Lowering springs??
04-26-2006, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JON MACIAS
Im lowering my car tomorrow and just wondering, do I have to remove the rear seat in my 03 wrx just to get into the rear suspension?? 
04-27-2006, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JON MACIAS
that sucks 
That's why the flat rate book at the dealership says EIGHT HOURS, even if you have a wagon and they don't need to yank the seat. I have a wagon and work at a dealer and it still was some serious bucks to get the kit in!
Good luck. Pace yourself, two beers to start and then a beer an hour until 12 pack is done. Repeat as necessary, shouldn't be THAT bad.
04-27-2006, 08:54 PM
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New Shots With 17's!
Originally Posted by NW OBS
Very happy with my Swift/GR-2 combo on my wagon. The ride is excellent, with no slamming over sharp bumps and sticks like a 'rat on a Cheeto' in the corners!!!
The drop is nice and even ~
The drop is nice and even ~
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04-27-2006, 09:30 PM
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not only will the struts not be able to handle the springs, you'll run a higher risk of blowing a strut
EDIT: and yes, you are looking at a veeeery long install time.
EDIT: and yes, you are looking at a veeeery long install time.
04-27-2006, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JON MACIAS
that sucks
04-27-2006, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JON MACIAS
your ride looks awesome bro...
Just sent out my Borla header to be ceramic coated, should be back next week. Step one...
06-06-2006, 08:08 PM
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Most any spring that is lower than stock will provide more wear and tear on the stock strut. Prodrives provide a very conservative drop and therefore mate very well with the stock struts.
If you have more than 50K miles on your current struts I would seriously consider changing out the struts and springs at the same time. Why change only the springs out when in 10-15K miles you may have to replace the struts anyways???
If you have more than 50K miles on your current struts I would seriously consider changing out the struts and springs at the same time. Why change only the springs out when in 10-15K miles you may have to replace the struts anyways???
06-07-2006, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by subie OCD
Most any spring that is lower than stock will provide more wear and tear on the stock strut. Prodrives provide a very conservative drop and therefore mate very well with the stock struts.
If you have more than 50K miles on your current struts I would seriously consider changing out the struts and springs at the same time. Why change only the springs out when in 10-15K miles you may have to replace the struts anyways???
If you have more than 50K miles on your current struts I would seriously consider changing out the struts and springs at the same time. Why change only the springs out when in 10-15K miles you may have to replace the struts anyways???