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Old 12 August 2008, 09:36 PM
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Default how high is the front of your impreza ?

just wondering as mine seems quite high ?






compared to the rear too ???



so what are yours all like ?
Old 12 August 2008, 09:42 PM
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i dunno, i havent got a scoob, but those wheels are f u c k i n g gorgeous


Old 12 August 2008, 09:44 PM
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there my track wheels, just aint got round to taking em off ( or using em on track either tbh pmsl )
Old 12 August 2008, 09:46 PM
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this may help

ur's does look a bit high on the front
Old 12 August 2008, 09:49 PM
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why is it soo damn high
Old 12 August 2008, 09:50 PM
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Mines fairly low,

Old 12 August 2008, 09:51 PM
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It's probably 'that' scoop drawing your eye up making the car look higher

Rims are indeed very smart.
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who know's, need to get it checked out, maybe a set of coilovers as you do use it on the track
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the cars been called "rhino" due to that stupid scoop, thing is i cant find one i like hence ive still got the rhino horn on

makes the bonnet move at high speeds though and also looks pony
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looking for some suspension tbh, ust wondering if there all that high or not as i never noticed whe the 16ins wheels on, but ive got 3 other sets of wheels that are 17's and all of em make the front look high
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Mines on TEIN springs.

You've got what looks like tractor suspension.
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there is a good side,,,,,, i dont have a issue with the speed bumps that are now on my road pmsl
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Originally Posted by Ginge !
there is a good side,,,,,, i dont have a issue with the speed bumps that are now on my road pmsl
Don't lower it then.
Old 12 August 2008, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Ginge !
the cars been called "rhino" due to that stupid scoop, thing is i cant find one i like hence ive still got the rhino horn on

makes the bonnet move at high speeds though and also looks pony

Why not just get the original V3> bonnet scoop? There's plenty about being broken.
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aint found one for sale tbh

whats a V3 scoop look like ?
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btw for anyone who was at the ring in may,, this is how the car looked




yes i am the one in the pink top........ and i happen to like it too
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the one leaning beside me is a ring LEGEND,,,, thats JC from JC motorsport whos got a track STI RA,,,,,,, and boy he can drive,, and i REALLY mean he can drive

anyone who goes to the ring and sees him then ask him to take you out,,,, hes one of the best drivers ive seen,,,, hes usually there with hes mate whos got the yellow GT2 porsche on black wheels
Old 13 August 2008, 08:06 AM
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Pics of mine on 17s with AST coilovers





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Old 13 August 2008, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Ginge !
just wondering as mine seems quite high ?

so what are yours all like ?
Mines on a P aswell and also sits a little high at the front.
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Originally Posted by Ginge !
aint found one for sale tbh

whats a V3 scoop look like ?

As banny sti's pics above, that's what they look like.
Old 13 August 2008, 11:57 AM
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It is off the car if you want to buy it

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A lot of Impreza's do seem to sit high at the front.

If you are looking to change the suspension i'd highly recommend coilovers if you're using it on the track (and they're not as bad on the road as some make out).

If you're looking for springs only the Tein S Tech, Whiteline 'Flatout', or the H&R 50mm (doesn't actually lower it by 50mm, more like 30-40mm) and probably the best options.

Eibach's are also very good, but you'll find it'll still sit higher at the front than the back with those fitted.

Old 13 August 2008, 12:16 PM
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I have got H&R -50mm, but as Moley said it does not lower/drop the car by that amount, more like a good 35mm-40mm.

I don't just have lowering springs, I also have KYB AGX struts

Front



Rear

Old 13 August 2008, 12:20 PM
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take the body out of your boot, that'll even it out.

My sit's higher at the front too and it's got standard suspension.

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Old 13 August 2008, 12:27 PM
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My old car seemed lower than Uk 2000 s
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Low enough

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Only thing that looks high is that scoop Ginge !



Pink top.... puffter eh?

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Old 13 August 2008, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Ginge !
btw for anyone who was at the ring in may,, this is how the car looked




yes i am the one in the pink top........ and i happen to like it too
I think the hair may have given you away in that pic not so much the top.
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Ginge, where did you get those mirrors? I like the look of them.

TIA
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came with the car so aint got a clue, but seen em on ebay for about 80ish quid

wanna go back to sti mirrors aswell at some point when i can be bothered

good point about the hair,, forgot that pmsl


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