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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 06:08 PM
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Cusco or equivalent adjustable rear anti-sway bar, probably $150 to $170. You can get by with the stock end links for the time being. You will feel the difference in the car's handling after one or two corners.


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Being in the WRX Powerplant forum, I was just think engine performance. If you are think suspension as well, I say go for the ALK, I love mine, best bang for your buck (IMO)
Old Dec 27, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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For $200 I would say rear anti-sway, or for power I would get intercooler hoses.

You could almost afford an upipe on $200 - you'd probably have to kick in a few extra bucks outta pocket.
Old Dec 27, 2003 | 09:04 PM
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He could also go for a used uppipe. They go up for sale every now and then. Just check for warped flanges or damaged bung threads.

Of course, the under $200 cost presumes installation by the owner, not shop-installed.

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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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Originally posted by Wingless Wonder
He could also go for a used uppipe. They go up for sale every now and then. Just check for warped flanges or damaged bung threads.

Of course, the under $200 cost presumes installation by the owner, not shop-installed.

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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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Adjustable rear sway bar or a set of performance springs. WRX can use some handling improvements!
Old Dec 28, 2003 | 02:51 AM
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Originally posted by sonicsuby
For $200 I would say rear anti-sway, or for power I would get intercooler hoses.

You could almost afford an upipe on $200 - you'd probably have to kick in a few extra bucks outta pocket.
imo intercooler hoses wouldnt be a great first mod. ive bought them out of impulse and it was noticeable. but thats just my opinion.
id save up for the uppipe instead.
just my $.02
Old Dec 28, 2003 | 05:51 AM
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Well as far as suspension how about a set of sti replica strut tower bars?
Old Dec 28, 2003 | 07:50 AM
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Strut bars dont do much. Instead, get a Rear Adjustable Swaybar. Cusco (which I have) or Whiteline are good, there are others too. Greatest noticeable improvement to handling.
Old Dec 28, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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Uppipes are good if you install it yourself(very hard)
Old Dec 28, 2003 | 08:51 PM
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did you get an uppipe lambert? do tell do tell!!!
Old Dec 28, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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Helix Uppipe with new gaskets $195 shipped.

12 pack of beer $5

Should help with some with the install....

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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 09:35 AM
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did you get an uppipe lambert? do tell do tell!!!
Not yet like you said it's hard to install... no time and extra$$$$ yet)



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