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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 09:32 PM
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I have a 2001 jdm bug sti. X plate so it’s an early one

I’m changing shocks and springs instead of going to coilovers after plenty of research

Confused as to what’s available for this MY

I’m looking at KYB ultra sr. Part numbers. 321006/7/8/9

Whiteline springs. Part no. WSK SUB0003

This model year seems different to blob and hawk and I want to be sure before ordering.

Are front and and rear top mounts universal across all newage cars??

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Contact 2pots on here he can point you in right direction or even supply you with what you need.
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Originally Posted by mbright81
Hi all

I have a 2001 jdm bug sti. X plate so it’s an early one

I’m changing shocks and springs instead of going to coilovers after plenty of research

Confused as to what’s available for this MY

I’m looking at KYB ultra sr. Part numbers. 321006/7/8/9

Whiteline springs. Part no. WSK SUB0003

This model year seems different to blob and hawk and I want to be sure before ordering.

Are front and and rear top mounts universal across all newage cars??


You have a multitude of opinions from Koni to Ohlins. I had Koni and Eibach springs fitted to my Blobeye but red STI struts and Eibach springs fitted to my Bugeye and both worked very well.
If you want some adjustment then try KYB AGX.
It all depends on what you want from the car really.
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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 10:38 AM
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Have a read of some of this:

https://www.scoobynet.com/suspension...n-comfort.html

Was originally geared toward my WRX...but a good all round discussion about the OEM type shocks and lowering springs.
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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jaygsi
Contact 2pots on here he can point you in right direction or even supply you with what you need.
Thanks mate

Spoke to 2pot. What a guru. Loads of info
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Originally Posted by Ste333
Have a read of some of this:

https://www.scoobynet.com/suspension...n-comfort.html

Was originally geared toward my WRX...but a good all round discussion about the OEM type shocks and lowering springs.
good info there mate. Nice one
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Originally Posted by Ste333
Have a read of some of this:

https://www.scoobynet.com/suspension...n-comfort.html

Was originally geared toward my WRX...but a good all round discussion about the OEM type shocks and lowering springs.

what did u go for in the end?
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No problem, he even had a group buy going on here a while back in group buy section.


Originally Posted by mbright81
Thanks mate

Spoke to 2pot. What a guru. Loads of info
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2pot is a star!

Unreal wealth if kbowledge on suspension!
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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by mellinator2k
2pot is a star!

Unreal wealth if kbowledge on suspension!

Baffled me at first but I know what’s good for my car now

kyb shocks all round. I’m goin for eibach springs. New top mounts and isolation rubbers

get it lined up somewhere decent after

Anyone used AUTODOC for parts?
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Another option is good handling plus height adjustment but not rebound is Tein basics they will cost you 505£ for a full set , the ride is not harsh but handling is greatly improved for not a lot of £ , i had them on my sti jdm 2001 bugeye i thought they were very good for what they are price wise and performance wise
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Originally Posted by Vxr2010
Another option is good handling plus height adjustment but not rebound is Tein basics they will cost you 505£ for a full set , the ride is not harsh but handling is greatly improved for not a lot of £ , i had them on my sti jdm 2001 bugeye i thought they were very good for what they are price wise and performance wise
Ordered everything today mate

I’m happy with what I’ve chose. Looking forward to getting it in the air now and getting stuck in

I looked at coilovers for ages but for me they’re we’re seeming to crashy in reviews for under a grand. I live in the sticks and it’s about 20 minutes of potholes in every direction

not been on track yet. Anythin in Shropshire???
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If u used autodoc u are in for problems. See the thread I started.they don't ship bulky items to the UK.wait ages for stock to arrive and when ask for a refund they try to give u an account credit rather than back to your account
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Originally Posted by mbright81



what did u go for in the end?
Haven't yet mate. Waiting til after xmas now. Leaning toward KYBs, OEM type top mounts, springs etc. Haven't 100% decided yet.
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