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Dec 18, 2002 | 12:28 PM

unthanke

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Re: Road & Track article

I'm shopping for a WRX and was wondering if the BBS wheels and STi suspension are compatible with wagon. I know the wagon has a narrower track, does this negate making these upgrades?

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Erik

Dec 18, 2002 | 07:43 PM

atf78

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Don't know about the suspension, but the wheels are compatible. However, the BBS rims cost a pretty penny at ~$3000. For that price you could buy just about any set of aftermarket rims imaginable.

Dec 18, 2002 | 09:19 PM

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The Rota SDR's have a similar look to those BBS wheels. About 1/5 the cost of the bbs.

Dec 20, 2002 | 02:05 PM

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Buying $3000 wheels for a $24000 car is like...

walking around in you underwear while wearing expensive leather dress shoes.

Dec 20, 2002 | 02:10 PM

unthanke

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It is rather ridiculous, you're right.

Dec 20, 2002 | 06:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by 97itr153
Buying $3000 wheels for a $24000 car is like...

walking around in you underwear while wearing expensive leather dress shoes.

Nicely put.

Dec 23, 2002 | 06:50 AM

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You can buy a "wagon" version of the STi suspension - I can't find the link anymore - They used to offer a wagon version of the STi suspension, maybe because the wagon STi has been discontinued?

Dec 23, 2002 | 07:22 PM

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Yes you can purchase a STi suspension upgrade for the wagon (GG). You can purcahse just struts/springs or the "whole" kit. The kits- sedan and wagon differ in their components, both come w/ struts/springs at comparable rates, the sedan kit comes w/ aluminumn front control arms, front lateral link bushings, aluminum cross member bushins and a 19mm front sway bar. The wagon kit comes w/ front control arm bushings, front lateral link bushings, cross memeber bushings and a 20mm rear sway bar. The wagon kit is cheaper as it does not come w/ the aluminum arms.

The wagon does have a narrower track, thus the reason the control arms won't interchange.

Moderators- this should probably be in suspension forum.

big sky