KYB AGX fitments on 02-03 WRX wagon
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Within factory spec is a pretty broad range for camber - it can be slightly negative to even positive and still be within spec. The issue w/ most sedan struts on wagons is too much positive camber- which negatively impacts performance. Static camber up front w/ performance in mind should be -1.0 +.
Gaining positive camber in the rear isn't near the issue and actually gaining some positive camber in the rear can help w/ overall handling. Thus the reason many go w/ GC fronts and GD rears- increases neg camber up front, decreases neg camber in the rear.
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Gaining positive camber in the rear isn't near the issue and actually gaining some positive camber in the rear can help w/ overall handling. Thus the reason many go w/ GC fronts and GD rears- increases neg camber up front, decreases neg camber in the rear.
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Originally Posted by jeffreylbennett
Well Kids, I don't know how much different the sedan and wagon front struts are, but what I can tell you is that I just installed all 4 KYB AGX's on my 02' wrx wagon.
I ordered the 4 corner kit from Oakos.com, and combined them with Tein S-Tech springs. The install went fine, and after a couple days I had the local tire place do a 4-wheel alignment. They put the camber and toe back whithin our factory specs with NO ISSUSES.
Now would there be camber issues if I were to use the stock springs? I don't know. All I can say is this: These Struts are awsome!!! Great upgrade, and unless you plan on rallying the wagon... why not lower it a bit.
So Wagon owners...... you CAN use the KYB AGX's made for the 02-03 sedan, just put on some new springs.
Enjoy.
I ordered the 4 corner kit from Oakos.com, and combined them with Tein S-Tech springs. The install went fine, and after a couple days I had the local tire place do a 4-wheel alignment. They put the camber and toe back whithin our factory specs with NO ISSUSES.
Now would there be camber issues if I were to use the stock springs? I don't know. All I can say is this: These Struts are awsome!!! Great upgrade, and unless you plan on rallying the wagon... why not lower it a bit.
So Wagon owners...... you CAN use the KYB AGX's made for the 02-03 sedan, just put on some new springs.
Enjoy.
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When I said "Within the Factory Specs", I suppose I wasn't to specific.
I'm running -0.2 up front and -1 in the rear.
Not very aggressive, but I don't autocross.
I DO think these KYB's are amazing though, and the 1-4 adgustments make a real difference. I've been running setting 3 all around, but it's a bit TOO MUCH for these Crappy Detroit Roads.
I'm running -0.2 up front and -1 in the rear.
Not very aggressive, but I don't autocross.
I DO think these KYB's are amazing though, and the 1-4 adgustments make a real difference. I've been running setting 3 all around, but it's a bit TOO MUCH for these Crappy Detroit Roads.
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Originally Posted by sigma pi
the GC8 agxs are crazy adjustment
So, in conclusion it looks like you can use the GD AGX on the GD chassis as long as you don't use the stock springs.
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Originally Posted by jeffreylbennett
When I said "Within the Factory Specs", I suppose I wasn't to specific.
I'm running -0.2 up front and -1 in the rear.
Not very aggressive, but I don't autocross.
I DO think these KYB's are amazing though, and the 1-4 adgustments make a real difference. I've been running setting 3 all around, but it's a bit TOO MUCH for these Crappy Detroit Roads.
I'm running -0.2 up front and -1 in the rear.
Not very aggressive, but I don't autocross.
I DO think these KYB's are amazing though, and the 1-4 adgustments make a real difference. I've been running setting 3 all around, but it's a bit TOO MUCH for these Crappy Detroit Roads.
Did you try to get more negative camber in front? If that's the most you can get, then the struts are definitely longer than stock and not allowing you the max adjustment range. Most people that drive the WRX hard like more negative camber up front and less in the rear. Something like -1.5 front and -1.0 rear for aggressive street/sport. Autocross and track drivers will probably have more than -2 degrees up front using camber plates.
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Auto Innovation installed the suspension on my wagon yesterday. Everything was smooth, took a little less than 2 hours to install and alignment.
So far, I haven't run into any rubbing issues yet, just tested it with on/off ramps, Redwood road tested, but since it was early, there were some cars on the road, so I couldn't go too fast around the corners. I will have to give it another try at night.
The AGXs are set to 2 for stiffness at all 4 corners. .5 degree of camber up front and 1 degree camber in the rear. The drive is a lot more fun, and a lot less body roll
My tires are Hankook Ventus 235/40/17 on Rota wheels. I've heard that the Ventus, eventhough they say they are 235, are actually narrower than the 225 SO3s. Plus the profile is 40, not 45...so maybe that helped me with the rubbing issue.
The whole package costed me $840. That's from getting the parts to getting them installed and aligned.
I really like the way the car drives now, I just wish I'd done this sooner!
-John
So far, I haven't run into any rubbing issues yet, just tested it with on/off ramps, Redwood road tested, but since it was early, there were some cars on the road, so I couldn't go too fast around the corners. I will have to give it another try at night.
The AGXs are set to 2 for stiffness at all 4 corners. .5 degree of camber up front and 1 degree camber in the rear. The drive is a lot more fun, and a lot less body roll
My tires are Hankook Ventus 235/40/17 on Rota wheels. I've heard that the Ventus, eventhough they say they are 235, are actually narrower than the 225 SO3s. Plus the profile is 40, not 45...so maybe that helped me with the rubbing issue.
The whole package costed me $840. That's from getting the parts to getting them installed and aligned.
I really like the way the car drives now, I just wish I'd done this sooner!
-John
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Kyb agx
Well Kids, I don't know how much different the sedan and wagon front struts are, but what I can tell you is that I just installed all 4 KYB AGX's on my 02' wrx wagon.
I ordered the 4 corner kit from Oakos.com, and combined them with Tein S-Tech springs. The install went fine, and after a couple days I had the local tire place do a 4-wheel alignment. They put the camber and toe back whithin our factory specs with NO ISSUSES.
Now would there be camber issues if I were to use the stock springs? I don't know. All I can say is this: These Struts are awsome!!! Great upgrade, and unless you plan on rallying the wagon... why not lower it a bit.
So Wagon owners...... you CAN use the KYB AGX's made for the 02-03 sedan, just put on some new springs.
Enjoy.
I ordered the 4 corner kit from Oakos.com, and combined them with Tein S-Tech springs. The install went fine, and after a couple days I had the local tire place do a 4-wheel alignment. They put the camber and toe back whithin our factory specs with NO ISSUSES.
Now would there be camber issues if I were to use the stock springs? I don't know. All I can say is this: These Struts are awsome!!! Great upgrade, and unless you plan on rallying the wagon... why not lower it a bit.
So Wagon owners...... you CAN use the KYB AGX's made for the 02-03 sedan, just put on some new springs.
Enjoy.
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Just a heads up, that post was made 11 and half years ago so I wouldn't hold my breath on a response.
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