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Old 12-11-2008, 03:00 PM
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Hey, i have a 2008 WRX and i was wondering if any of you guys put springs on your car and what kind? pics would be helpful
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Eibach pro kit.

Great drop. Struts still fine knock on wood..

It's a little lower now
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Old 12-11-2008, 07:02 PM
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thanks for the pic. the car looks nice, same color as mine.
i was possibly thinking h&r springs, anyone have them on their cars, or have any opinions on them?
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I have megan racing coils on my car, but on previous cars I've had springs from H&R, neuspeed, vogtland, and eibach.
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H&R were pretty good, decent drop, and a pretty stiff ride.
not the best of the lot, but vogtland doesnt make springs for subarus so of they ones out there I'd go with H&R.
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Old 12-12-2008, 02:09 PM
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Thanks for the advice, i dont know when im gettin them but when i do i will post some pics, the drop on your car is nice.
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I don't have pics yet BUT, I do have the STi pink coil springs which are suppose to lower the car 10mm. I purchased them from the dealer.
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that would be great
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Old 12-13-2008, 01:45 PM
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i was wondering how your coilovers road? were they really stiff, you mentioned that h&r springs are stiff, is it worth saving up and just buying coilovers instead?
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the coilovers are stiffer than any set of springs you can buy. They are borderline uncomfortable, but they are fun.
If you are unsure then just go with the springs, and possibly sway bars. I have the rear sway and that made a huge difference, need to get the front one soon too.
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I have Cobb Sport Springs on my car for a 25mm drop front and rear with spring rates increased by 10% in the front and 20% in the rear.

Here's the 08 STi spring review I did on IWSTI, but it's for 08 STis and their will be a difference when comparing the companies WRX and STi spring facts (spring rate and drop) because of the difference in WRX and STi stock set ups.

But it should give you a good idea as too some companies to look into.

Good luck, and I insist going some what conservative with your drop. Too much may lead to lots of negative camber, increased tire wear, a harsh ride, and eventually strut issues (which the WRX may be more inclined to than the STi because of the difference in the strength of the factory struts).

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Contents

A. Factory 2008 STi Spring Facts

B. After Market Springs
1. Agency Power Performance Springs
2. Cobb Tuning Sport Springs
3. Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
4. RaceComp Engineering Functional Lowering Springs
5. RaceComp Engineering Sport Lowering Springs
6. Subaru JDM Pink STi Springs
7. Swift Sport Springs
8. Tanabe DF210 Springs
9. Tein S-Tech Springs

C. Springs Listed from Most Lowered to Least Lowered

D. Springs Listed from Highest to Lowest Spring Rates

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A. Factory 2008 STi Spring Facts

Link:
Front Spring Rate: No Info Found
Rear Spring Rate: No Info Found

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B. After Market Spring Facts

1. Agency Power Performance Racing Springs

Link: Agency Power Performance Racing Springs Subaru WRX STI 08+

Front Drop: 1 1/4” (32mm)
Front Spring Rate & Increase: No Info Found
Rear Drop: 3/4” (19mm)
Rear Spring Rate &Increase: No Info Found
Skid Pad: No Info Found
Cost: $250 @ Agency-Power.com

2. Cobb Tuning Sport Springs

Link: CobbTuning.com - 08 STI Sport Springs

Front Drop: 7/8” (22mm)
Front Spring Rate & Increase: Unknown Rate & 10%
Rear Drop: 7/8” (22mm)
Rear Spring Rate & Increase: Unknown Rate & 20%
Skid Pad: from 0.94 g stock to 1.02 g
Cost: $250 at RallySportDirect.com

3. Eibach Pro-Kit Springs

Link: Eibach Springs - Performance Suspension, Lowering Springs, Shocks, Sway Bars, Coil-Overs and Wheel Spacers!

Front Drop: 1” (25mm)
Front Spring Rate & Increase: No Info Found
Rear Drop: 1” (25mm)
Rear Spring Rate &Increase: No Info Found
Skid Pad: No Info Found
Cost: $270 at Vivid Racing

4. RaceComp Engineering Functional Lowering Springs *Still in Development*

Link: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/1867071-post25.html

Front Drop: 1/5”- 2/5" (5-10mm)
Front Spring Rate & Increase: No Info Found
Rear Drop: 1/5”- 2/5" (5-10mm)
Rear Spring Rate & Increase: No Info Found
Skid Pad: No Info Found
Cost: No Info Found

5. RaceComp Engineering Sport Lowering Springs *Still in Development*

Link: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/1867071-post25.html

Front Drop: 4/5” (20mm)
Front Spring Rate & Increase: No Info Found
Rear Drop: 4/5” (20mm)
Rear Spring Rate & Increase: No Info Found
Skid Pad: No Info Found
Cost: No Info Found

6. Subaru JDM Pink STi Springs

Link: japanparts.com : PARTS DATABASE

Front Drop: 3/5” (15mm)
Front Spring Rate & Increase: 285lb/in & No % Info Found
Rear Drop: 3/5” (15mm)
Rear Spring Rate & Increase: 228lb/in & No % Info Found
Skid Pad: No Info Found
Cost: $480 @ JapanParts.com

7. Swift Sport Springs

Link 1: Mann Engineering - Subaru Parts and Performance
Link 2: NASIOC - View Single Post - Coming Soon! Swift Sport Springs for 2008 STI

Front Drop: 1” (25mm)
Front Spring Rate & Increase: 143-251 lb/in & 10-15%
Rear Drop: 1” (25mm)
Rear Spring Rate &Increase: 118-235 lb/in & 10-15%
Skid Pad: No Info Found
Cost: $310 @ MannEngineering.com

8. Tanabe DF210 Springs

Link: RallySportDirect.com - Tanabe DF210 2008 Sti Springs

Front Drop: 1.1” (28mm)
Front Spring Rate & Increase: 246lb/in & No % Info Found
Rear Drop: 1.1” (28mm)
Rear Spring Rate &Increase: 174lb/in & No % Info Found
Skid Pad: No Info Found
Cost: $275 at RallySportDirect.com

9. Tein S-Tech Springs

Link: S.TECH

Front Drop: 1” (25mm)
Front Spring Rate & Increase: 252 lb/in & No % Info Found
Rear Drop: 8/10” (20mm)
Rear Spring Rate Increase: 219 lb/in & No % Info Found
Skid Pad: No Info Found
Cost: $250 at RallySportDirect.com

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C. Springs Listed from Most Lowered to Least Lowered

1. New Agency Power Performance Springs (32/19mm)
2. Tanabe DF210 Springs (28/28mm)
3. Eibach Pro-Kit Springs (25/25mm)
4. Swift Sport Springs (25/25mm)
5. Tein S-Tech Springs (25/20mm)
6. Cobb Tuning Sport Springs (22/22mm)
7. RaceComp Engineering Sport Lower Springs (20/20mm)
8. Subaru JDM Pink STi Springs (15/15mm)
9. RaceComp Engineering Functional Lowering Springs (5-10/5-10mm)

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D. Springs Listed from Highest to Lowest Spring Rates

Insufficient data at this time.

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I will do my best to update this thread with new information and springs when it becomes available or is brought to my attention

-Steven
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