Good Suspension for a WRX Wagon
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Good Suspension for a WRX Wagon
Can i get some advice on what a nice setup for a WRX Wagon?
I know most ppl have a Sedan and not all the parts work on the Wagon. I heard the Tein Flex w/ EDFC is good but what about sway bars, strut bars and all the other small things.
I know most ppl have a Sedan and not all the parts work on the Wagon. I heard the Tein Flex w/ EDFC is good but what about sway bars, strut bars and all the other small things.
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I'm running a 20mm sedan sway bar and Kartboy end links on my wagon. It's a nice mod for the wagon, greatly reducing the tendancy to understeer. I also have a Whiteline strut brace in the rear, but I honestly don't know that it makes much of a difference. I understand the strut brace will make a noticable difference on the wagon if you auto-x...which I haven't done, yet.
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so far, the only thing i can think off that will fit the sedan and not the wagon is the stp aluminum control arm.....other then that, anything the sedan have, the wagon's got......and yeah, the wagon is a slightly heavier, and slightly more top heavy, so you're not going to get sedan type handling numbers w/the exact same set up
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Car Info: 2007 UGM Subaru Impreza STi, 2011 Legacy 2.5i
WRX Sport Wagon mods...
The following mods were done on my recently purchased used '02 Platinum Silver wagon by the previous owner:
GOODRIDGE Stainless Steel brake lines
P225/45/R17 BRIDGESTONE Potenza S-03 tires on 17" OZ wheels
High Output headlight bulbs
Tinted rear windows
K&N Air Filter
Lightened flywheel
PRODRIVE exhaust
STI Full sport suspension setup
CUSCO rear strut support
KARTBOY endlinks
20 mm rear anti-sway bar
ULTIMATE front brake pads
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GOODRIDGE Stainless Steel brake lines
P225/45/R17 BRIDGESTONE Potenza S-03 tires on 17" OZ wheels
High Output headlight bulbs
Tinted rear windows
K&N Air Filter
Lightened flywheel
PRODRIVE exhaust
STI Full sport suspension setup
CUSCO rear strut support
KARTBOY endlinks
20 mm rear anti-sway bar
ULTIMATE front brake pads
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Originally posted by wrxwagon2b
I know most of them fit... but not all. The Wagon has a lil more weight to it so the same set-up in a sedan wont work the same way (performance wise) on the wagon, thats what i was trying to say.
I know most of them fit... but not all. The Wagon has a lil more weight to it so the same set-up in a sedan wont work the same way (performance wise) on the wagon, thats what i was trying to say.
There is only a 140lb difference between the wagon. Thats like one extra passenger. But the wagon does have better weight distribution...
But a set of well damped struts with stiffer springs along with at least a sedan sized rear swaybar... That should get you going right along. Heck just the sedan rear sway bar alone will put a grin on your face.
Last edited by teiva-boy; Mar 18, 2003 at 12:16 AM.
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wrxwagon2b,
There are pletny of write ups for wagon suspension mods. Also check the nasioc forum. gtguy has tried many and has good write-ups.
So depends on what you want to do with the suspension mod. Do you want better handling while keeping most of the ride quality or do you want the super slammed look?
On my wagon I have the STi/SPT wagon suspension with STi top mounts and STi trailing and lateral links with full pillowballs.
The drop is small, 3/4" on my wagon and is not adjustable. The ride is firm, maybe too firm for me, but is definately not as firm as other suspension types.
You can use sedan components, but in some cases you need to make some mods to the struts and add camber bolts to achieve reasonable camber. I know without any mods, takeoff struts from UK STi sedans would not provide camber within spec.
Coilovers are good if you want to set the ride height and adjust the damping. TEIN wagon coilovers have received great reviews, but are not damping adjustable.
Good luck in your search.
There are pletny of write ups for wagon suspension mods. Also check the nasioc forum. gtguy has tried many and has good write-ups.
So depends on what you want to do with the suspension mod. Do you want better handling while keeping most of the ride quality or do you want the super slammed look?
On my wagon I have the STi/SPT wagon suspension with STi top mounts and STi trailing and lateral links with full pillowballs.
The drop is small, 3/4" on my wagon and is not adjustable. The ride is firm, maybe too firm for me, but is definately not as firm as other suspension types.
You can use sedan components, but in some cases you need to make some mods to the struts and add camber bolts to achieve reasonable camber. I know without any mods, takeoff struts from UK STi sedans would not provide camber within spec.
Coilovers are good if you want to set the ride height and adjust the damping. TEIN wagon coilovers have received great reviews, but are not damping adjustable.
Good luck in your search.
Last edited by SUBYBUS; Mar 18, 2003 at 11:18 AM.
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TEIN WGN is specifically made for wagons. They are 2 months on back order. TEIN WGN does not have damping adjustability. Most WRX WGN, like myself, is/will be running TEIN SS. A slight negative or positive camber settings on the rear that cannot be adjusted. TEIN USA claims it does not affect the handling so much that's why they do recommend TEIN SS for WGN.
TEIN WGN = $900.00 shipped+install
TEIN SS = $1,400.00 installed
TEIN WGN = $900.00 shipped+install
TEIN SS = $1,400.00 installed
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front + rear swaybars + endlinks
my wagon has the spt suspension w/rear swaybar upgrade. we just put on a front whiteline swaybar and rear progress swaybar along with noltec endlinks all around. BIG difference. even my GF noticed the difference when i didn't tell her i modded the car. sorry, no autoX reveiws of them yet, but it will be skewed because cusco zero2's are going on by then(hopefully). good luck. b
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I'm using the STi Genome Wagon suspension. Very nice set up that seems to land somewhere between stock and the STi/SPT suspension in terms of stiffness.
I've got a review of it here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ght=STI+Genome
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I've got a review of it here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ght=STI+Genome
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Hey thanks for all the feed back. I really appreciate all the help.
It seem as though i may lean towards the STi/STP suspension or the Tein so far.
hey LNR.. I never heard of JIC FLT-A2s... can you by chance send me a link to a site with more info on them please.
WR xplosive... How is the ride with the Tein SS suspension?
compared to stock how does it feel in comfort and performance?
I read a review a few months ago with a Sedan fitted with stock, STi, and a race ready suspension and they said the STi suspension was great. It was harder than stock but it was a good trade of for what it did performance wise.
It seem as though i may lean towards the STi/STP suspension or the Tein so far.
hey LNR.. I never heard of JIC FLT-A2s... can you by chance send me a link to a site with more info on them please.
WR xplosive... How is the ride with the Tein SS suspension?
compared to stock how does it feel in comfort and performance?
I read a review a few months ago with a Sedan fitted with stock, STi, and a race ready suspension and they said the STi suspension was great. It was harder than stock but it was a good trade of for what it did performance wise.