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Feb 15, 2003 | 09:39 PM

lildragn11

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GAB Coilovers

Hi i just recently purchased a 2001 2.5rs. It came with already modified suspension. They are GAB coilovers. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about these coilovers (where to buy, reviews, etc.) please let me know.

Feb 15, 2003 | 10:58 PM

Steppin Razor

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http://www.alamomotorsports.com/products.html?http://www.alamomotorsports.com/gab_revolution.html

google baby

looks like a pretty decent setup. doesn't list applications for subaru though.

Feb 18, 2003 | 09:11 PM

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hey

i had those in my 99 rs. they rocked. they were a bit stiff for eeryday use, but totally kicked *** on the auto-x course on in the canyons. i loved them. they are adjustable also. i usually kept them at 2f 7r for both street and auto-x. it depended on the course tho.

good set up. how many miles on the car and co's? they have a fairly long life, but will wear out faster than a stock strut.

anyway, enjoy. those are some good co's

josh

Feb 18, 2003 | 09:36 PM

lildragn11

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hi josh

Well i've had the car for 1 1/2 months. It has 38,000 miles on it so far.

I already notice a slight release of gas when i go over bumps coming from the rear right coilover. I also notice a rattling from the rear coilovers when i go around moderate turns without accelerating but once i accel it stops. Let me know what ur experience was with them especially when they started to where out.

Also let me know if have any info on them (where to buy, are they rare, etc.)

thanks

Feb 19, 2003 | 08:54 AM

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By 'release of gas' do you mean they go 'pshhht' when you go over a speed bump, if so that is a normal characteristic of a gas filled shock/strut. I'd be surprised if both aren't doing it.

The rattling could be a slightly loose mount, or it could be something that is rattling because the struts are stiffer than stock and the car wasn't designed to be quiet with struts so stiff.

Also I remember that GCs had a problem with a rattle that would develop in the rear pillar somewhere. Don't remember which side, but I remember several people who had 98-01's complained about it and someone finally pinpointed it. You may be able to find more info on that specific rattle by searching on www.nasioc.com, there is more archive there.

Feb 19, 2003 | 02:27 PM

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I'm not sure about the coilovers, but I have seen GAB struts that have KYB engraved on the strut body, close to the GAB sticker.

Feb 19, 2003 | 02:33 PM

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the rattling noise from the rear could also be caused by the stiff pillowmounts. check and tighten the mounting bolts and see if the noise appear again.