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Nov 10, 2003 | 12:06 PM

naxtell

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Other mod suggestions.

I have a 2004 WRX Sport Wagon. Soon I will be putting the car up on jackstands to do the Kartboy short-throw shifter and bushings installation as well as painting the calipers. I'm looking for suggestions of other mods that I can do while the car is up on the jackstands?

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Nov 10, 2003 | 12:15 PM

ish

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there are lots of things. how much money do you want to spend?

Nov 10, 2003 | 12:16 PM

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but it takes a whole 5 minutes to put the car on jack stands, no need to rush on getting mods done

Nov 10, 2003 | 12:24 PM

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I realize that, I figure on a nice saturday when I have it up I should get the most done. And money isn't really a problem, but my experience is... I can follow directions pretty well though. So I guess I'm looking for mild to easy mods that I can do while learning more about my car.

Nov 10, 2003 | 02:01 PM

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Sway bars?

Have you installed new sway bars and endlinks to reduce the understeer?

Nov 10, 2003 | 02:12 PM

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If money isn't an issue i would say purchase Rims & Tires. they will give you the most noticable gains in perfromance, safety and bling factor

Nov 10, 2003 | 02:29 PM

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Re: Sway bars?

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Nov 10, 2003 | 04:36 PM

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wheels, exhaust, swaybars, endlinks. all easy to install and good outcomes.

Nov 10, 2003 | 05:22 PM

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Exhaust, chassie braces, sway bars, adjustable control arms, anti-lift kit, springs, shocks, brake lines ......... and so on. thats if your just looking for things to do. Im sure you could go all out and get like a big brake kit :banana:

Nov 10, 2003 | 05:29 PM

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grounding mod, change out the oil in your tranny/differential.
grounding mod can be done with nice thhn wire 8awg or bigger, you can get that anywhere. head light mod/fog lights

if you reeeeeaaaaaalllyyyyy want to you could get led lights for your water nozzles, windsheild wipers, get this one a sticker that you put on your window that lights up.
aah just bsing, do the swaybars endlinks thing, your car will be noticeable differnt.

Nov 11, 2003 | 09:22 AM

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I am still deciding on what wheels i want to go with. Possibly Volks Racing LE37T or Enkei RPM2, I'm still looking and probably will until the spring.

With the Endlinks, I have read that this mod will reduce the independent movement of the wheels. I don't drive down really bumpy areas too often, so it wouldn't be a big problem. How much will this restrict the independent movement for when I do head down those dusty trails?

Nov 11, 2003 | 10:34 AM

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i have a cusco rear sway and helix endlinks and i still hit up dirt roads all the time

Nov 12, 2003 | 09:56 AM

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Originally posted by naxtell
I am still deciding on what wheels i want to go with. Possibly Volks Racing LE37T or Enkei RPM2, I'm still looking and probably will until the spring.

With the Endlinks, I have read that this mod will reduce the independent movement of the wheels. I don't drive down really bumpy areas too often, so it wouldn't be a big problem. How much will this restrict the independent movement for when I do head down those dusty trails?

Solid endlinks will stiffen the ride and reduce the independence of the suspension. Try finding out if there is anyone in your area with the setups you looking at and take the car for a spin. If you are going to be spending hundreds of dollars on something, you might as well make sure you want it.