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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Bran808
You'd have an easier time fitting the same wheel than a wagon. Like Walter said, wagon's got less room back there (thanks to the UNflared rear quarter panels). But that's what makes it even sweeter to fit them.








so inner/outer clearance shouldn't be a problem with a wheel setup like this on a 02 RS?
i want to get flush.
always see a wrx in waikiki rocking CR Kai's, parked on the side of the road near the waikiki banyan, and that shxt looks HOT!!
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by abunai-89
so inner/outer clearance shouldn't be a problem with a wheel setup like this on a 02 RS?
i want to get flush.
always see a wrx in waikiki rocking CR Kai's, parked on the side of the road near the waikiki banyan, and that shxt looks HOT!!
I definitely wouldn't say that it's going to be easy, but sedans do have more clearance than wagons. Fitting it will require camber bolts at least in the rear, and possibly camber plates (depending on your ride height). Not to mention rolling the rears flat, and also possibly pulling depending on your tire choice. It's all about the right combination of ride height, ride stiffness, camber, tire size and rolling/pulling. Best advice I can give is to be patient and have fun.
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definitely flush. wagon mafia approved!
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 808subaru
wagon mafia approved!

Pfft!! Sedan Syndicate..LOL j/k Chris..

- To add to Brandon's feedback, you will have to run a certain degree of negative camber, a certain tirewall and tire width to keep it from rubbing against the strut housings or your tires will be eaten away slowly by the struts.

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they dont rub???
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 808subaru
definitely flush. wagon mafia approved!
Haha approved

Originally Posted by dub81
- To add to Brandon's feedback, you will have to run a certain degree of negative camber, a certain tirewall and tire width to keep it from rubbing against the strut housings or your tires will be eaten away slowly by the struts.
Yeah, I had to kick out the rears with a 5mm spacer. The inner barrel was VERY close to coilovers.
Originally Posted by wrxisthebest
they dont rub???
They do rub a bit in the rears. I think with a little more pulling and maybe more camber I can clear it.
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Brandon, when the time comes, i may need some help deciding what size to run on a fully lifted suspension (not hella flush..haha). I was thinking 17x8/8.5. Maybe 245 series tires or 255's if i can cram it all in w/o rubbing.
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Brandon, when the time comes, i may need some help deciding what size to run on a fully lifted suspension (not hella flush..haha). I was thinking 17x8/8.5. Maybe 245 series tires or 255's if i can cram it all in w/o rubbing.
No probs, we can look into it. Fitting a 17x8.5 shouldn't be an issue with either the 245 or the 255. You'd probably need to roll the rear fenders, and depending on the offset, maybe a slight pull.
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crap ive been sleeping on this site a while.... i only noticed when i seen it nominated on naisoc for best rota suby. definately a super good choice again!

i too would like to be herrafrushed. sooo how much for the 9.5's?? pm..lol
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 03:07 AM
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crap ive been sleeping on this site a while.... i only noticed when i seen it nominated on naisoc for best rota suby. definately a super good choice again!

i too would like to be herrafrushed. sooo how much for the 9.5's?? pm..lol
Haha, I was kind of surprised too that another member on Nasioc nominated me. That was kind of cool, and so far the response/support has been pretty good too. Who knows, maybe a lil 'ol wagon from Hawaii may be right up there with the rest of the Aggressive fitment gangstahs.

If you're interested in the 9.5's, they're still available. Dan @ WheelDude has them on hold for me still yet. Just pay me and then have them shipped to you and it's all good.



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