Can a Newage WRX handle like a Newage STi ?
14 March 2007, 12:02 AM
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Can a Newage WRX handle like a Newage STi ?
As above.
What are the differences between the two cars' supensions ?
Can a WRX be made to handle like an STi ?
And if you go to 330bhp, can the supension cope with it ?
I have Prodrive springs and a Whiteline ARB (on the stiffest setting
) on an 01 WRX. What are the experiences of those with 330bhp + ? Did the car end up feeling rather "point and squirt" and more obviously understeery or did it maintain it's Scooby "in the twisties" ability ?
PS I'm very happy with the way my car handles at the mo, with 273bhp.
What are the differences between the two cars' supensions ?
Can a WRX be made to handle like an STi ?
And if you go to 330bhp, can the supension cope with it ?
I have Prodrive springs and a Whiteline ARB (on the stiffest setting
) on an 01 WRX. What are the experiences of those with 330bhp + ? Did the car end up feeling rather "point and squirt" and more obviously understeery or did it maintain it's Scooby "in the twisties" ability ?PS I'm very happy with the way my car handles at the mo, with 273bhp.
14 March 2007, 02:25 PM
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Shocks and springs are different.
Look at the link to see differences in spring rates.
NorthUrsalia.com: Spring Rate Chart
Im running a 400bhp 2002 STI and use full whiteline setup with ARB's front and rear, bushes, geometry setup with STI Struts and Eibach springs and the handling is great
Look at the link to see differences in spring rates.
NorthUrsalia.com: Spring Rate Chart
Im running a 400bhp 2002 STI and use full whiteline setup with ARB's front and rear, bushes, geometry setup with STI Struts and Eibach springs and the handling is great
15 March 2007, 01:19 PM
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I am running 360 at the moment on Tein Flex with EDFC, Whiteline Adj ARB F&R, Whitline ALK, PowerFlex bushes eveywhere else and Front upper and lower strut brace with rear strut brace. Rattles the teeth a bit but I enjoy the drive. Just need to upgrade my driving to get the full benefits.
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I am running 360 at the moment on Tein Flex with EDFC, Whiteline Adj ARB F&R, Whitline ALK, PowerFlex bushes eveywhere else and Front upper and lower strut brace with rear strut brace. Rattles the teeth a bit but I enjoy the drive. Just need to upgrade my driving to get the full benefits.
Good handling im sure though.
15 March 2007, 01:44 PM
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I am running 360 at the moment on Tein Flex with EDFC, Whiteline Adj ARB F&R, Whitline ALK, PowerFlex bushes eveywhere else and Front upper and lower strut brace with rear strut brace. Rattles the teeth a bit but I enjoy the drive. Just need to upgrade my driving to get the full benefits.
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Andy
16 March 2007, 12:49 AM
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I'm running EXE-TC coilovers at the moment with RCMS settings on my bugeye WRX
I'm not sure if you would like the newage STi setup (flame suit on) I have followed quite a few newage STi's and they seem to "wallow" quite a bit, much more than Bugeye WRX's with eibach springs !!
Best composed car I have followed (tried to) was a classic STi V5 LOL
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I'm not sure if you would like the newage STi setup (flame suit on) I have followed quite a few newage STi's and they seem to "wallow" quite a bit, much more than Bugeye WRX's with eibach springs !!
Best composed car I have followed (tried to) was a classic STi V5 LOL
Shaun
16 March 2007, 02:09 PM
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I'm running EXE-TC coilovers at the moment with RCMS settings on my bugeye WRX
I'm not sure if you would like the newage STi setup (flame suit on) I have followed quite a few newage STi's and they seem to "wallow" quite a bit, much more than Bugeye WRX's with eibach springs !!
Best composed car I have followed (tried to) was a classic STi V5 LOL
Shaun
I'm not sure if you would like the newage STi setup (flame suit on) I have followed quite a few newage STi's and they seem to "wallow" quite a bit, much more than Bugeye WRX's with eibach springs !!
Best composed car I have followed (tried to) was a classic STi V5 LOL
Shaun
And what are "RCMS" settings ?
Cheers !
Andy
16 March 2007, 02:26 PM
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I don't think it's just the newage Sti springs, probably a combination of the springs and shocks. Perhaps "wallow" wasn't the right word....how about "bouncy".
I should have said RCMS geometry settings ..sorry, it was a bit past my bed time for a weekday LOL
I don't think it's just the newage Sti springs, probably a combination of the springs and shocks. Perhaps "wallow" wasn't the right word....how about "bouncy".
I should have said RCMS geometry settings ..sorry, it was a bit past my bed time for a weekday LOL