Budget lowering
12-27-2002, 10:03 PM
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Budget lowering
I just finished putting on my Whiteline HD front endlinks, and tightening up my rear swaybar to the 24mm level. I also have the whiteline 20mm Front swaybar installed. I love the way it rides.
However, I feel a little too high up. Currently there is no way in hell I can get coilovers, but I am looking at some springs to drop the car about 1-2".
What are some good sets of springs, and does anyone else have aftermarket springs on their Wagons?
Thanks for the input.
-Greg
P.S. Someday I will do something with the engine... someday
However, I feel a little too high up. Currently there is no way in hell I can get coilovers, but I am looking at some springs to drop the car about 1-2".
What are some good sets of springs, and does anyone else have aftermarket springs on their Wagons?
Thanks for the input.
-Greg
P.S. Someday I will do something with the engine... someday
12-27-2002, 11:39 PM
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Originally posted by palaban
I have Eibachs on my wagon and I'm pretty pleased with them. I've also heard good things about the Prodrive springs.
I have Eibachs on my wagon and I'm pretty pleased with them. I've also heard good things about the Prodrive springs.
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12-27-2002, 11:55 PM
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Hello,
I saw the thread name "Budget lowering" and the first thought I had was "here's a nail, stick it in each of your tires, you'll drop another 3-4 inches!"
I guess that's not a helpful answer, eh?
Joel
I saw the thread name "Budget lowering" and the first thought I had was "here's a nail, stick it in each of your tires, you'll drop another 3-4 inches!"
I guess that's not a helpful answer, eh?
Joel
12-28-2002, 03:42 AM
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Originally posted by Joel Gat
Hello,
I saw the thread name "Budget lowering" and the first thought I had was "here's a nail, stick it in each of your tires, you'll drop another 3-4 inches!"
I guess that's not a helpful answer, eh?
Joel
Hello,
I saw the thread name "Budget lowering" and the first thought I had was "here's a nail, stick it in each of your tires, you'll drop another 3-4 inches!"
I guess that's not a helpful answer, eh?
Joel
I'd go with the eibach's!!
one of the best springs made!
12-28-2002, 12:17 PM
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The nails are very effective, but seriously hurt your 1/4 mile times and ride quality is very harsh.... not to mention gas mileage.
http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/m...ng/spring.html
check out this chart.
Figure out what kind of a ride you desire and how much you want to drop.
Whitelines lower your car, but retain a soft ride (compared to other springs). I'm not totally pleased with mine because the back dropped a lot further than the front.
Remember the higher the rate the stiffer the ride.
http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/m...ng/spring.html
check out this chart.
Figure out what kind of a ride you desire and how much you want to drop.
Whitelines lower your car, but retain a soft ride (compared to other springs). I'm not totally pleased with mine because the back dropped a lot further than the front.
Remember the higher the rate the stiffer the ride.
12-29-2002, 12:12 AM
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Thanks for the link. Probably go with the Eibachs because they are easy to get ahold of, but since I really don't care about ride comfort in my car, the Tein Hard's look nice.
Question: Are those numbers right for the DMS Tarmacs? Never heard of those (not surprising) but 700/650 is INSANE!!
I wonder
Question: Are those numbers right for the DMS Tarmacs? Never heard of those (not surprising) but 700/650 is INSANE!!
I wonder
12-29-2002, 01:33 AM
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They make a wide range of racing struts and springs.
Everything from everyday street to autoX and World Ralley. Thus the 700. There's a lot of force when a car is landing from a 12 foot jump.
Everything from everyday street to autoX and World Ralley. Thus the 700. There's a lot of force when a car is landing from a 12 foot jump.
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