Pic request - Lowering springs
01 April 2013, 01:07 PM
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Pic request - Lowering springs
So I'm going to be in a position to finally be able to lower the scoob (MY03 STi) a little but can't decide which springs to go for.
It's not a daily driver and I'm not intending on using it on track so it's a "fast" road setup I'm after.
I dont think coil overs are really what I'm after, mainly due to budget so I've been looking at changing the springs.
I've been doing some research but would like to see some pics of cars (blob STi's preferably
) that have been lowered on standard shocks with lowering springs.
Show us what you've got!
It's not a daily driver and I'm not intending on using it on track so it's a "fast" road setup I'm after.
I dont think coil overs are really what I'm after, mainly due to budget so I've been looking at changing the springs.
I've been doing some research but would like to see some pics of cars (blob STi's preferably
) that have been lowered on standard shocks with lowering springs.Show us what you've got!
01 April 2013, 01:10 PM
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the ride will be awful on lowered springs and standard sti shocks (mine were prodrive ones but others may be a lot better), get yourself some bc coilovers and sell on the sti shocks.
when i fitted coilovers i got £150 on ebay for the sti set up
when i fitted coilovers i got £150 on ebay for the sti set up
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01 April 2013, 02:15 PM
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Steve, trawling through my archives I've found some pics for you when she was still on 17s about 7 years ago lol. Not great I know,
Stock ride height
Whiteline flat out springs/ oem STI dampers. (Stock 17s and then 18" speedlines)
Pic just for fun, remember this day?
This is how it sits today. KW Variant 3s
Stock ride height
Whiteline flat out springs/ oem STI dampers. (Stock 17s and then 18" speedlines)
Pic just for fun, remember this day?
This is how it sits today. KW Variant 3s
01 April 2013, 10:12 PM
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I'm looking at the same thing in the summer. I'm considering Eibach Prokit springs on standard shocks! I've seen your car around Lakeside Sir Fozzalot. Looks nice mate!
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02 April 2013, 10:13 PM
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One thing to bear in mind when getting lowering springs is although the initial price is cheaper, the labour charge when fitting them will be higher compared to coilovers. Swings and roundabouts really.
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speaking from experience.... bite the bullet and go for coilovers if you really want to lower your car, I bought some springs after I fitted them a few months later my shocks gave in so had to replace them anyway that's when I got my BC BR's ride is pretty hard but with a good set of tyres as well, the grip is immense.
standard
on eibach springs
as it sits now on BC's
standard
on eibach springs
as it sits now on BC's
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05 April 2013, 07:34 AM
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I've had a price of £585 (supplied & fitted) @ Subaru Dealer for the Eibach Pro-R springs for my car.
05 April 2013, 08:11 AM
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This is how my bug sits, 18's with a 50mm drop. I used KYB AGX shocks with whiteline flat out springs so the ride is still very good - not as crashy as coilovers set to the same height but as the car is becoming more track focused I am going to migrate to coilovers at some point
05 April 2013, 01:09 PM
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05 April 2013, 05:16 PM
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I can't make up my mind between the whiteline springs and the eibachs, currently got Tein s techs on a set of WRX shocks but have replacement STI shocks to fit springs to, Tein's are to low at the back.
Really want the JDM STI pinks but to import them puts me into coilover money.
Really want the JDM STI pinks but to import them puts me into coilover money.
05 April 2013, 08:30 PM
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Have found these:
http://www.japshop.co.uk/acatalog/Su...uspension.html
Not sure though if they are bug or blob fitment?
First set of springs down the page.
http://www.japshop.co.uk/acatalog/Su...uspension.html
Not sure though if they are bug or blob fitment?
First set of springs down the page.
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