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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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Suspension Build-up what part next?

Hi

I'm sure this question has been asked several hundred times.
I would like some suggestions and/ or advise on what suspension part to install next.
This is for a 04 STi. I already have pinks springs, group n tops, steering rack bushings and perrin rear sway bar with endlinks.
I mainly run auto-x with 1 track day per year, and would like to stay within the STU class.

Thanxs
Sal

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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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anything guys????????????????

I was thinking of a front sway bar, camber bolts, and the stx legal caster bushings.
what do you think?

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get some camber bolt/plates for the front. should help you good
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Anti Lift Kit, whiteline makes it.
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Sal!!!! I got nothing for you mang, but just wanted to say what up!!!!

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the ALK is not legal in auto-x


Lowball!!!!!!!!
haven't talked to you in years. hows it going
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the ALK is not legal in auto-x


Lowball!!!!!!!!
haven't talked to you in years. hows it going
Going great! Doing a track day @ Thunderhill on the 28th. You should come out for some fun.

How's the auto-x going?
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I recommend the front bar.... did wonders for turn-in and camber retention. Make sure your alignment is good too.
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Originally Posted by sal
Hi

I'm sure this question has been asked several hundred times.
I would like some suggestions and/ or advise on what suspension part to install next.
This is for a 04 STi. I already have pinks springs, group n tops, steering rack bushings and perrin rear sway bar with endlinks.
I mainly run auto-x with 1 track day per year, and would like to stay within the STU class.

Thanxs
Sal
Is your Perrin rear swaybar adjustable?

If it is not, you'll get more understeer/less oversteer by going with a stiffer front swaybar. If it is adjustable, you can compensate by stiffening the rear to cancel out the understeer from a stiffer front end. That way you'll get the benefits andyf mentioned but also retain your current handling characteristics.

FWIW, I run Cusco front and rear swaybars (the rear is adjustable) on my 04 STi. I had the rear bar in the middle setting with the stock struts and springs and it dialed out a lot of the inherent understeer. When I switched to KW coilovers and Poltec Lateral Links and Trailing Arms, I actually had to dial the rear bar back because it had a bit too much oversteer. Right now it sits pretty neutral which is where I like it.
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