Rusti's WRX STi 330s
#92
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Good work. Don't suppose you've driven it to see the different in the whiteline spacer kit have you? I have them on mine and can't notice much but at least it stops the rear subframe moving side to side and knocking the camber etc out on the rear now. You could see the rear end had shifted position every time I had it checked, now it's not moved a bit since.
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#100
The group N parts successfully went on over the weekend, the difference in stiffness of the rubber is crazy and whilst I have not gone for a proper blast yet the quick drive to make sure everything was ok did feel firmer and more connected on the gear changes without any real increase in noise or vibration.
Most of the under-sealing is now complete also, ready for winter.
Most of the under-sealing is now complete also, ready for winter.
#102
Thanks, I now cant decide to keep going down the STI route refreshing everything with firmer but more compliant parts like Don has or to head down the more poly bush (cusco, beatrush, hardrace) firmer route?
Not sure which way the hatch is going to be more receptive to, potentially the STI route
Not sure which way the hatch is going to be more receptive to, potentially the STI route
#103
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Thanks, I now cant decide to keep going down the STI route refreshing everything with firmer but more compliant parts like Don has or to head down the more poly bush (cusco, beatrush, hardrace) firmer route?
Not sure which way the hatch is going to be more receptive to, potentially the STI route
Not sure which way the hatch is going to be more receptive to, potentially the STI route
#104
@Don Clark you have had some very successful results from the STI refresh you have done with your car and my assumption is there isnt a huge amount of difference in the chassis between both models, body shape would say to me that my hatch probably could do with being a bit stiffer due to the large aperture in the rear when compared with the saloon.
I am wondering if there is a good hybrid in there somewhere, as I like the principles behind the improved steering and chassis response of the STI parts but think potentially going one step harder on the rear could also have benefits?
I am wondering if there is a good hybrid in there somewhere, as I like the principles behind the improved steering and chassis response of the STI parts but think potentially going one step harder on the rear could also have benefits?
#105
Scooby Regular
Everything that applies to the saloon (4 door) applies to the hatch (5 door) as well
https://www.sti.jp/parts/impreza5door_gr/
https://www.sti.jp/parts/impreza5door_gr/
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#106
I currently have the Flexible lower arm bar fitted so I am assuming that because you cant have this fitted with the Flexible draw stiffener that the stiffener and other bits your meant to fit with it are an upgrade again?
Its also interesting to note that STI dont believe the rear of the car requires anymore rigidity, when so many other Japanese tuning companies do rear strut braces and chassis bracing.
Its also interesting to note that STI dont believe the rear of the car requires anymore rigidity, when so many other Japanese tuning companies do rear strut braces and chassis bracing.
#107
Scooby Regular
The flexible lower arm bar and front subrame support were an early upgrade for revision A and B models and come fitted from factory on the 20th anni version.
The flexi draw stiffeners came along a bit later and are now listed as an option for the early cars.(you just increase the tension on them as per fitting instructions) Standard on the R205/S206
As far as the rear goes the pillowball jointed subframe supports go against what most people think is necessary but work extremely well.
"A pillow ball bush mounted to the central part of the support plate which connects the sub-frame and body ensures that the necessary amount of power is transmitted to the rear wheels without delay, and at the same time blocks any unnecessary force input. This design improves the responsiveness and grip of the rear wheels, and increases roll rigidity, resulting in a more stable control and comfortable ride."
All depends on what you want.
Most other specials come with an uprated rear ARB and bushes - 19mm compared with early STi's 18mm
The pillow balled rear lateral links also add to the driving experience.
The flexi draw stiffeners came along a bit later and are now listed as an option for the early cars.(you just increase the tension on them as per fitting instructions) Standard on the R205/S206
As far as the rear goes the pillowball jointed subframe supports go against what most people think is necessary but work extremely well.
"A pillow ball bush mounted to the central part of the support plate which connects the sub-frame and body ensures that the necessary amount of power is transmitted to the rear wheels without delay, and at the same time blocks any unnecessary force input. This design improves the responsiveness and grip of the rear wheels, and increases roll rigidity, resulting in a more stable control and comfortable ride."
All depends on what you want.
Most other specials come with an uprated rear ARB and bushes - 19mm compared with early STi's 18mm
The pillow balled rear lateral links also add to the driving experience.
#108
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I thought that the point of all the Sti flexi upgrades and stiffeners was that it didn't make the car a harder ride. Choosing 22mm arbs made my hatch too stiff, and lost some compliance in the ride, but none of the Sti chassis upgrades made it harsher, just more responsive and sharper.
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#114
Youre not Wrong Gambit, they are pretty scabby, I am slowly doing a whole handling refresh now that the majority of the transmission bushes have been replaced / upgraded.
I have Pedders new top mounts for the front and bushes for the wishbones still to fit.
I have Pedders new top mounts for the front and bushes for the wishbones still to fit.
#118
They were powder coated, I have had 3 sets done during in lockdown 15 inch 17 and now the 18s for the scoob, so far I have not had any issues apart from the 15s they put the wheel weights on whilst they were still warm. I put them in the garage overnight, went to fit the following morning and all the weights had fallen off
Glad I have a good friend with a garage who put new ones on for me for free!
Other than that not seen any buckling or metal fatigue, but I do understand why your being cautious.
Glad I have a good friend with a garage who put new ones on for me for free!
Other than that not seen any buckling or metal fatigue, but I do understand why your being cautious.