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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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What do you mean by "nice drop" though? Slammed or a 1" drop? Even/uneven stance? (most "good" springs leave a larger wheel gap in the front fenders because.. well, that's the geometry of a Subaru). Pretty much every aftermarket spring will be lower than stock.

If you're 100% sold on Tein/H&R/Megan, just Google "wrx ____ springs", surf some threads, see what you like best.
Yeah, this is sooo true, i absolutely hate how the front fenders are cut higher than the rear ones, it def makes your car appear uneven when it really ain't. My lowering springs have a bigger drop in the front versus the rear & it still ain't enough since the fronts have such a huge hole to fill from the factory stock versus the rears which don't look that bad to begin with (at least on an 06 STi). It really ain't good to lower a WRX or especially STi, since all the suspension geometry gets all ****ed up & all the parts associated within are heavily stressed out. You def don't wanna flip your endlinks though, & more tire wear/rubbing issues pop up. Oh well, what we all go through just for that badass aggressive "slammed" look, we're AWD dammit, not 4x4 lmao!
Old Oct 14, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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Havent really looked into that how much does it usually cost?
Swift springs cost around $300+tax at Mann Engineering in Santa clara. If you want just a slight drop with decent ride quality, these will work for you.
Old Oct 15, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Tanabe GF210 for 2005 STi, Group N top hats, and your favorite strut.
Old Oct 15, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul@dbtuned
Tanabe GF210 for 2005 STi, Group N top hats, and your favorite strut.
either the tanabe's or swap those springs for anything made by swift, or RCE(blacks or yellow). if you want to talk to experts call up TurninConcepts or Racecomp Engineering, both specialize in suspension stuff and they are very very knowledgeable in these kind of decisions.
Old Oct 15, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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either the tanabe's or swap those springs for anything made by swift, or RCE(blacks or yellow). if you want to talk to experts call up TurninConcepts or Racecomp Engineering, both specialize in suspension stuff and they are very very knowledgeable in these kind of decisions.
Yea I think I'm kinda sold in for either Swift or H&R. I'll let you guys know what I decide on.
Old Oct 16, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Okay guys so the decision is FINAL!, I'm going with Swift
Old Oct 16, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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Okay guys so the decision is FINAL!, I'm going with Swift
With a name like "Tou Fast" they better be "Swift" haha!!
Old Oct 16, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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With a name like "Tou Fast" they better be "Swift" haha!!
Lmao too swift too furious
Old Oct 16, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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^^
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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I had swifts prior to getting coilovers and considering the ride height and comfort, they were probably one of the best springs I've had.

I'm sure you will love them
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by A.V.E.
I had swifts prior to getting coilovers and considering the ride height and comfort, they were probably one of the best springs I've had.

I'm sure you will love them
Thanks Ave I'm sure I will also
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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Last night Chris (Brembos) ordered Tein S-Techs with 1.7"/1.2" drop for his STI
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 1JavaBlk_in_Sac
Last night Chris (Brembos) ordered Tein S-Techs with 1.7"/1.2" drop for his STI
Damn, i thought he was talking about getting coilovers that day at your house, but i'm curious to see how his drop turns out since his car's like mine. After he lowers it, bring him to one of our EG meets so i can check it out bro!
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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congrats tou, can't wait to see the swifts installed
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congrats tou, can't wait to see the swifts installed
Thanks man I cant wait to see them myself lol



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