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03-10-2003, 10:59 PM
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i bought a 02 WRX a couple of months ago and found i-club while searching the net. it seems like all of you in the hawaii forum have done a lot of mods on your cars. i've been thinking of doing some mods to my car, starting with some suspension work. any suggestions where to begin? your help is appreciated.
03-10-2003, 11:09 PM
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Re: Scooby Newbie
Originally posted by WRXed
i bought a 02 WRX a couple of months ago and found i-club while searching the net. it seems like all of you in the hawaii forum have done a lot of mods on your cars. i've been thinking of doing some mods to my car, starting with some suspension work. any suggestions where to begin? your help is appreciated.
i bought a 02 WRX a couple of months ago and found i-club while searching the net. it seems like all of you in the hawaii forum have done a lot of mods on your cars. i've been thinking of doing some mods to my car, starting with some suspension work. any suggestions where to begin? your help is appreciated.
03-10-2003, 11:26 PM
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i would start with the rear sway bar and end links, and wait on the tires, learn to drive your car with the Sh** tires and loose it a few times at a low(er) speed so you know how your car acts.
after that get tires, just my inexpirenced opinion, i still have the RE92's
Josh
after that get tires, just my inexpirenced opinion, i still have the RE92's
Josh
03-10-2003, 11:35 PM
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Originally posted by palaban
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I would start with tires followed by a rear sway bar and endlinks. The latter will reduce understeer and increase turn-in response.
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I would start with tires followed by a rear sway bar and endlinks. The latter will reduce understeer and increase turn-in response.
03-11-2003, 12:00 AM
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Originally posted by DaveWRX
What rear sway bars and endlinks are people using? Cusco? Was messing with the car in a big lot and it needs suspension mods bad... I need to up the handling before upping the power. Thanks.
What rear sway bars and endlinks are people using? Cusco? Was messing with the car in a big lot and it needs suspension mods bad... I need to up the handling before upping the power. Thanks.
03-11-2003, 01:12 AM
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yes, .... the re92's have much suck. Pat is right Dave, you're probably experiencing the suck of the re92's.
Readily available sway bar options are Whiteline and Cusco.
WRXed, if you plan on keeping the stock rims on for a while, a new set of tires will make a world of difference in the way the car behaves. Where you should spend your money really depends on what you want to do with the car.
Some simple examples of mods that will make a good difference are a rear sway bar (might as well get the front too, I put them on at different times to 'feel' the difference), good tires, a manual boost controller (must at least get a boost gauge too), a turbo back exhaust, and maybe an intake (or just take off your silencer for free).
but like I said, it depends on how much money you have/want to spend, and what you want out of the car.
Readily available sway bar options are Whiteline and Cusco.
WRXed, if you plan on keeping the stock rims on for a while, a new set of tires will make a world of difference in the way the car behaves. Where you should spend your money really depends on what you want to do with the car.
Some simple examples of mods that will make a good difference are a rear sway bar (might as well get the front too, I put them on at different times to 'feel' the difference), good tires, a manual boost controller (must at least get a boost gauge too), a turbo back exhaust, and maybe an intake (or just take off your silencer for free).
but like I said, it depends on how much money you have/want to spend, and what you want out of the car.
03-11-2003, 11:32 AM
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Originally posted by gpatmac
It's not that it needs suspension mods. I think Russ has proved that. Don't you still have the 92's? If so, that would more than likely be your trouble.
It's not that it needs suspension mods. I think Russ has proved that. Don't you still have the 92's? If so, that would more than likely be your trouble.
Anyone have good vendor for cusco?
Edit: Oh and any suggestions for a shop for tires and mounting? I got the rims ordered without tires to save on shipping.
03-11-2003, 11:34 AM
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Originally posted by Nolimit
yes, .... the re92's have much suck. Pat is right Dave, you're probably experiencing the suck of the re92's.
Readily available sway bar options are Whiteline and Cusco.
yes, .... the re92's have much suck. Pat is right Dave, you're probably experiencing the suck of the re92's.
Readily available sway bar options are Whiteline and Cusco.
03-11-2003, 11:51 AM
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I like Gruppe and got my rims there and was just looking at all the other goodies they have. Damn. The list never ends. Looking at the 21mm front sway and 22mm rear adjustable. Anyoe running strutbars? Curious if any modifications are needed to mount.
Jeff how you like the Teins coilovers, did you also get springs? Looked at SpeedGear but nothing in stock as usual. I know I will eventually want em, but dont know which ones. Was looking at the Tein Flex, but what do I know...
God you guys were right about the shipping here, even little things. I was going to order a computer pci card and they wanted like $30 for shipping. hello? its like 2 ounces and the card is only $50. Damn.
Jeff how you like the Teins coilovers, did you also get springs? Looked at SpeedGear but nothing in stock as usual. I know I will eventually want em, but dont know which ones. Was looking at the Tein Flex, but what do I know...
God you guys were right about the shipping here, even little things. I was going to order a computer pci card and they wanted like $30 for shipping. hello? its like 2 ounces and the card is only $50. Damn.
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Strutbar
The current model Impreza chasis is remarkably rigid. A rear strutbar would benefit wagon owners, but for sedan guys is pretty much just bling bling.