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The spring rate is what will make it feel different more than the drop, unless you mean you don't want to also sit lower. You said you didn't want to lower at the meet, but as mentioned, with aftermarket springs that's not real likely. Only less lowering vs dropped. IMO, 1" is about right.
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The biggest problem I have had with my car, and so have others, is taking off the front bumper. its easy to do, but you need to be super careful you dont mess up the brackets. It has happened to a few of us and it wont fit right unless u get a new bumper, cant fix it >< idk if you plan on adding a lip/horns or anything else that requires the front bumper off but just a heads up
I think you'll be happy with the yellows, i almost got them but went with the cheaper route.
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I've got the RCE blacks on my car, which was the blue 12 wrx hatch. I noticed the drop, just gotta be a little more careful going in and out of driveways.
The biggest problem I have had with my car, and so have others, is taking off the front bumper. its easy to do, but you need to be super careful you dont mess up the brackets. It has happened to a few of us and it wont fit right unless u get a new bumper, cant fix it >< idk if you plan on adding a lip/horns or anything else that requires the front bumper off but just a heads up
I think you'll be happy with the yellows, i almost got them but went with the cheaper route.
Good luck!
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Yes, but there are other things too, such as less roll, which you mentioned. Progressive rate springs (which I am pretty sure those are) will feel a bit more comfortable with normal driving and firmer when you push things harder. The sways don't exactly change the ride feel so much, but you will feel what they do as soon as you turn the wheel.
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Yes, but there are other things too, such as less roll, which you mentioned. Progressive rate springs (which I am pretty sure those are) will feel a bit more comfortable with normal driving and firmer when you push things harder. The sways don't exactly change the ride feel so much, but you will feel what they do as soon as you turn the wheel.
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I don't see why they wouldn't, but it depends on what's acceptable to you.
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i DD my wrx on RCE blacks and its great, i did sways first, drove it for a week then did RCE blacks, both had great benefits and together its a whole new car. Takes most bumps with no problems whatsoever, there are a couple big bumps that kinda hurt but thats what you get.
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i DD my wrx on RCE blacks and its great, i did sways first, drove it for a week then did RCE blacks, both had great benefits and together its a whole new car. Takes most bumps with no problems whatsoever, there are a couple big bumps that kinda hurt but thats what you get.
So, after visiting RBMS and having a good conversation with Mert, I decided to go home and start ordering my parts He said to order both sway bars and if I dont like the setup on the front to get rid of it. Pho, was that your car on the lift? Looked nice
Heres the list I am going with.. still trying to look for the dampners the springs are supposed to be with.
Before I buy anything I will come next meet and talk it over with everyone and see their opinion but, as for what I am seeing this build seems to be pretty solid for the suspension and what I want to go after but I am always open to suggestions.
He said to order both sway bars and if I dont like the setup on the front to get rid of it. Pho, was that your car on the lift? Looked nice Heres the list I am going with.. still trying to look for the dampners the springs are supposed to be with.
Before I buy anything I will come next meet and talk it over with everyone and see their opinion but, as for what I am seeing this build seems to be pretty solid for the suspension and what I want to go after but I am always open to suggestions.
Yes I was there. Shop was a little hard to find huh? lol
Nice choice in set up.
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Yeah, he needs a sign because it is so hard to find. You pretty much need to look at the door thats where his sign is lol. But he needs a huge sign near the entrance of the whole lot. I looked quickly and his shop seems pretty nice and organized!
Next meet I want to talk with a couple of you guys to see whether or not I should even consider buying some bushings? Do I need to get some lol?
Next meet I want to talk with a couple of you guys to see whether or not I should even consider buying some bushings? Do I need to get some lol?
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Yeah, he needs a sign because it is so hard to find. You pretty much need to look at the door thats where his sign is lol. But he needs a huge sign near the entrance of the whole lot. I looked quickly and his shop seems pretty nice and organized!
Next meet I want to talk with a couple of you guys to see whether or not I should even consider buying some bushings? Do I need to get some lol?
Next meet I want to talk with a couple of you guys to see whether or not I should even consider buying some bushings? Do I need to get some lol?