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Old May 14, 2003 | 02:17 PM
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Old May 14, 2003 | 03:55 PM
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Can't see a probem
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Old May 14, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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Apart from the knocking noise.

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Old May 14, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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Don't do it! Your standard dampers and Eibachs are far better.
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Old May 14, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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I think the top mounts are different.
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Old May 14, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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Top mounts can be changed.I know of someone who changed his struts/dampers/springs from his STi7 to WRX ones(wanted smoother ride etc) therefore it must be possible to do it the other way around?
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Old May 15, 2003 | 12:36 PM
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thanks guys
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Old May 15, 2003 | 03:26 PM
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Yes they will fit.

TAYLOR- What the heck are you talking about wrx and eibachs better than STI shocks and springs ( spring maybe but shocks NEVER ).
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Old May 15, 2003 | 04:10 PM
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Aaron

It depends what you want it for. I found for fast road use, the STI is far too stiff and over sprung(it's like a pogostick on B roads!). The WRX with Eibachs has more composure and is therefore faster. I've never tried an STI on Eibachs so you may be right. The dampers are maybe ok and it's just the springs that are too stiff and lack progression.
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Old May 15, 2003 | 08:42 PM
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Taylor, i absolutely agree. I tried an sti on B roads my wrx02 loves and it was slower overall because it bounced so much, and damned uncomfortable.
I'd swap the brakes though...
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