Spring Choices....
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Car Info: 07 WRX STI Limited Edition
Thanks for all the input guys!! This forum is so helpful. I'm getting the windows tinted next week at Omega before I leave for Africa for a great i-club price. Then when I get back in August, I'll start investigating the springs more, different exhausts, access ports, etc.
GO WARRIORS!! WE BELIEVE!! :-)
GO WARRIORS!! WE BELIEVE!! :-)
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I've installed a few swifts in subys and like the feel and height. They are very consistent in spring rate compared to a lot of other brands. Not sure about Prodrives though.
Soggy, I found out that they have a balanced load in front when braking. that's why the rear looks lower.
Soggy, I found out that they have a balanced load in front when braking. that's why the rear looks lower.
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I recommend doing at least 3 track days before going with any mods. The STi is a very capable car, and you will learn faster with it in stock form. A bonus is you will get a LOT more out of your mods when you know how to use them. If anything, a set of brake pads like Porterfield R4-S and get out for some track days.
Also +1 to getting some pads first as it can definitly give you a better pedal feel.
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I have JDM pinks, and they lower the car about an inch all around. You probably even have some pics...on the January 28th drive I had the black 06 that was parked right next to you at that little town lol. Oh, I found it:
They leave an even wheel gap in the front, but I can see how some would want a little less gap. The car sits very even front to back tho.
*edit: Tires also make a HUGE difference. Of course, you have re-70s on 17x8 wheels, so you already have a great feel. I just switched from my 17x8s with RE-50s to my stock 17x7s with 225-45-17 RE960s, and the car is WAY WAY less responsive. Softened up the harshness from my suspension a little tho. Anyway, just something to think about when you need tires.
They leave an even wheel gap in the front, but I can see how some would want a little less gap. The car sits very even front to back tho.
*edit: Tires also make a HUGE difference. Of course, you have re-70s on 17x8 wheels, so you already have a great feel. I just switched from my 17x8s with RE-50s to my stock 17x7s with 225-45-17 RE960s, and the car is WAY WAY less responsive. Softened up the harshness from my suspension a little tho. Anyway, just something to think about when you need tires.
Last edited by aboothman; May 9, 2007 at 12:18 PM.
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