Thoughts on this suspension
 

Looking at replacement suspension for my Jdm Widetrack Sti, what’s people’s thoughts on these?
http://www.scoobyparts.com/suspensio...sports-ezi-fit

I would spend the extra and go for KYB AGX shocks as theyre adjustable dampers. Will end up costing more when you factor top mounts/springs but worth the extra imo

The above are complete plug and play apparently there good enough.

AGX don't fit widetrack.

OP, if you visit the Suspension subforum is there are active threads on the Pedders product.

I've been looking at these for my Bug but I don't think they lower an Sti if that's important

Obviously didn't read the pedders info................

Key Features:
• Supplied as a MATCHED SET of pre-assembled suspension components including Pedders SportsRyder gas struts, Pedders SportsRyder lowered coil springs, bump stops, boot kits and strut mounts.
• Reduced installation time as the components are supplied pre-assembled and ready for direct fitment.
• Individually shock dyno tested as a complete suspension system mated to your existing O.E. hardware for quality assurance & performance.
• The Pedders EziFit kit will lower your Impreza by approximately 30mm.
• Pedders SportsRyder gas struts in the EziFit kit are made from heavy duty twin-tube gas construction technology & heavy duty reinforced double welded mountings for long term durability.
• The complete kit is a system designed and valved to work together. You will experience dynamic sports ride & handling that is suitable for daily driving as well as performance driving without a harsh ride.
• Also an easy & low cost way to convert from coil overs.
• All backed by our 2 Year / 40,000klm warranty.
Direct fit for the 2005-2007 Impreza STi Wide Track 5/114.3 PCD Models ONLY.

That's interesting. I went on the Pedders Website and they say their suspension will lower the WRX by 30mm but make little difference to an Sti. I've probably got it wrong again though.

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Thanks, just had a look and the cars look a lot lower than the standard Sti. So is the Pedders site inaccurate re ride height?

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I'll contact Pedders for clarification as I like the lower look of the car but not the harshness of the coilovers fitted at the moment.

I contacted Pedders and got a good response on their webchat. My car currently measures 59mm wheel rim to wheel arch on coilovers. With the Pedders fitted this measurement would be about 72mm. I don't know how this compares to a standard Sti.

had one of the first wide track sets on my hawk sti, they are a decent drop over standard and im very impressed with them.

pics before and after here,

https://www.scoobynet.com/suspension...on-advice.html

i went from standard to pedders, rear rollbar, drop links and front castor kit

STI blob/hawk wheel centre up to the metal arch (not the plastic liner) are 385mm front & 365mm rear: assuming the static gas pressure in the struts is still as new. An empty to full tank makes an 8mm rear difference.

IMO, I wouldn't run lower than 360mm on a strut front, and only then, after putting some serious thought into the length and durometer of the bump stops. I also think the stock widetrack STI rear ride height is fine.

The OP is after the kit for the widetrack STi models 05-07
You are looking for the kit for a bug so different.

Thanks for the link. Those cars all look low enough to me, makes me wonder why Pedders say they only slightly lower an Sti? I need to ditch the BCs as their harshness is spoiling the car. That and a very loud 3" H & S exhaust which will be coming off soon too, but that's another story.

According to Pedders, their widetrack STI kit lowers approx 20mm. It looks lower than that in their accompanying picture.

Thanks for the feedback guys, think I’m sold on these. I’ve read and heard good feedback on these. Don’t mind slightly lowering the car, but don’t won’t the harshness of coilovers.

have supplied Pedders for quite a number of years and they work out very cost effective and very straight forward being complete matched new units

as with most of our stock always deals to be had 0191-4103770

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Don't go for the pedders mate had them on my sti Bugeye when bought the car they was terrible I went with meister R Zeta crd there 10x better

in what way?

Just bear in mind the Pedders setup will be softer than the original STI suspension you're replacing.


It all depends what you want from your suspension setup. If it's a great ride with long lasting UK supplied shocks, then Pedders all the way. If you're after something more sporty and that will actually be an improvement over the original setup then personally I'd look at an alternative.


I went for MeisterR Zeta CRD+ coilovers and am over the moon with the results.

found them to soft and no way to adjust them and if you go for a bigger size wheel they will rube on the back and no way to adjust them but up to you at the end of the day just giving my opinion

was a genuine question chap, i've not tried the meisers to compare, my dads tiens are harder ride for sure.

should give them a try everyone I know who's got them are happy with them

Once again bugeye - different setup
Latest pedders offering designed for wide track STi

Are we talking rub on wheel arch or spring carrier - were you fitting wheels with suitable ET ??

Interestingly, the image accompanying the STI widetrack struts, shows rear bug-style springs and rear bug-style top mounts.
Probably a generic pic?

Surely they wouldn't lower the ride height and fail to increase the spring rate? Maybe they're running trick bump stops?

might just be they used generic pics, no rubbing on mine, although im on stock rims

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