Best shocks for sti?
04 January 2017, 12:30 PM
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Best shocks for sti?
Hi people,
Just wandering what shocks to go for as mine have definitely seen better days! Do I stick with the standard sti ones or are there better ones around for similar money?? It's on a blob sti I'm looking for...
Thanks 😎
Just wandering what shocks to go for as mine have definitely seen better days! Do I stick with the standard sti ones or are there better ones around for similar money?? It's on a blob sti I'm looking for...
Thanks 😎
04 January 2017, 03:19 PM
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Also... what springs you guys going for?
Just found some nice eibach ones on scoobyparts website!
Sorry for replying to my own thread but thought new shocks came with the springs... 🙈
Just found some nice eibach ones on scoobyparts website!
Sorry for replying to my own thread but thought new shocks came with the springs... 🙈
04 January 2017, 04:25 PM
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And it's a daily drive that may go to santa pod for a few RWYB days but not a track weapon.
Thanks for any help👍
04 January 2017, 05:09 PM
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Bug STi and early Blob STi models (so 2002-2004) have 5x100 PCD. Widetrack Blob STi and all Hawk STi models (so 2005 or later) have 5x114.3 PCD.
PCD refers to the wheel's bolt pattern. The 5 means there are five bolts. If you were to draw a circle through the bolts, the 100 or 114.3 would represent the circle's diameter (in mm).
PCD refers to the wheel's bolt pattern. The 5 means there are five bolts. If you were to draw a circle through the bolts, the 100 or 114.3 would represent the circle's diameter (in mm).
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04 January 2017, 05:43 PM
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Bug STi and early Blob STi models (so 2002-2004) have 5x100 PCD. Widetrack Blob STi and all Hawk STi models (so 2005 or later) have 5x114.3 PCD.
PCD refers to the wheel's bolt pattern. The 5 means there are five bolts. If you were to draw a circle through the bolts, the 100 or 114.3 would represent the circle's diameter (in mm).
PCD refers to the wheel's bolt pattern. The 5 means there are five bolts. If you were to draw a circle through the bolts, the 100 or 114.3 would represent the circle's diameter (in mm).
Budget, I'm looking around the 500 mark if that's realistic?
Found a set of springs on scoobyparts for 120.. and they lower it 15mm
So it's just how much decent shocks are gonna be really?
Thanks again
04 January 2017, 05:57 PM
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I have the same car, daily driver and just replaced all shocks with kyb ultra sr.
Think they are the same or similar damping rate as the OE subaru red ones.
Definately feels firmer now and more planted.....
Used with the OE springs, which i will probably change out for some prodrive/eibach springs in the future
Think they are the same or similar damping rate as the OE subaru red ones.
Definately feels firmer now and more planted.....
Used with the OE springs, which i will probably change out for some prodrive/eibach springs in the future
04 January 2017, 07:06 PM
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Yes, your car is 5x100.
I don't think you're going to be able to buy new shocks and springs for £500. Just a set of four shocks, such as KYBs, is going to cost not much less than that. And then a set of decent springs will probably cost about £200.
What brand are the springs you have seen for £120?
I don't think you're going to be able to buy new shocks and springs for £500. Just a set of four shocks, such as KYBs, is going to cost not much less than that. And then a set of decent springs will probably cost about £200.
What brand are the springs you have seen for £120?
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04 January 2017, 08:16 PM
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Suitable for STI saloon (not wagon) 5 x 100pcd
Kyb ultra sr non-inverted struts (require external bump stops) 324030 324031 324032 324033
Kyb ultra sr inverted struts (Front bump stop very stiff - If lowered, front and rear, internal, stops need changing. Rear struts wear out all to quickly) 321002 321003 321004 321005
*The FRONT struts listed above are NOT suitable for 114.3pcd
*The REAR struts listed above are suitable for 114.3pcd
STI and WRX springs are different rates, The springs you have mentioned, are listing the same spring for WRX and STI.
Kyb ultra sr non-inverted struts (require external bump stops) 324030 324031 324032 324033
Kyb ultra sr inverted struts (Front bump stop very stiff - If lowered, front and rear, internal, stops need changing. Rear struts wear out all to quickly) 321002 321003 321004 321005
*The FRONT struts listed above are NOT suitable for 114.3pcd
*The REAR struts listed above are suitable for 114.3pcd
STI and WRX springs are different rates, The springs you have mentioned, are listing the same spring for WRX and STI.
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05 January 2017, 03:10 AM
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Hi.
I have 53 plate sti.
Currently runs tein springs which were £150 if iirc from scooby spares. I then put kyb sr ultras on the rear.
Currently the front has the original prodrive shocks but are in need of a change as they are starting to knock.
That setup has given me a 12.14 @ 113mph.
Plus the ride for me is perfect
I have 53 plate sti.
Currently runs tein springs which were £150 if iirc from scooby spares. I then put kyb sr ultras on the rear.
Currently the front has the original prodrive shocks but are in need of a change as they are starting to knock.
That setup has given me a 12.14 @ 113mph.
Plus the ride for me is perfect
05 January 2017, 12:42 PM
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Yes, your car is 5x100.
I don't think you're going to be able to buy new shocks and springs for £500. Just a set of four shocks, such as KYBs, is going to cost not much less than that. And then a set of decent springs will probably cost about £200.
What brand are the springs you have seen for £120?
I don't think you're going to be able to buy new shocks and springs for £500. Just a set of four shocks, such as KYBs, is going to cost not much less than that. And then a set of decent springs will probably cost about £200.
What brand are the springs you have seen for £120?
says they fit WRX & Sti... would put the link up but my phone is being a bag of ****! Is apex a rubbish make for springs?
05 January 2017, 01:18 PM
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Hi.
I have 53 plate sti.
Currently runs tein springs which were £150 if iirc from scooby spares. I then put kyb sr ultras on the rear.
Currently the front has the original prodrive shocks but are in need of a change as they are starting to knock.
That setup has given me a 12.14 @ 113mph.
Plus the ride for me is perfect
I have 53 plate sti.
Currently runs tein springs which were £150 if iirc from scooby spares. I then put kyb sr ultras on the rear.
Currently the front has the original prodrive shocks but are in need of a change as they are starting to knock.
That setup has given me a 12.14 @ 113mph.
Plus the ride for me is perfect
Thanks👍
05 January 2017, 05:29 PM
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http://www.scoobyparts.com/suspensio...-new-age-03-07
As i said before the ride for me is excellent, its not too hard at all, i have had coilovers before, for a road car, used daily the ride was too hard, hence why i opted for the softer approach.
Its not uneven at all. Handles well, i would also if you have not all ready, drop links and a ARB, that also helps with the handling of the car, but you want some springs so thought i would share my expercience.
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