supercharged999

HI

This is my first post, and i dont yet own a WRX Wagon, but plan on getting it soon.

Anyway, first question, and i have spent lotsa time on here already..

Wanting to put some 18" wheels on it, and drop it around 30mm.

The car im looking at is very low mileage (20 000 miles).

NOT going to track the car, just street use.

Had 1 experience with coil overs( ON a different car), and as NOT IMPRESSED.

What are you guys using on yer wagons ?

Thanks

G10

I have a Hawkeye wagon, the original suspension rusted and it was cheaper to replace with Tein adjustable coilovers.

Be aware though, you can't just change and lower the suspension. I was getting peculiar tyre wear at the front, so opted for a geometry set up at Grinspeed in Leyland. I also had the antiroll bars uprated for Cisco 22mm (I think). Because they couldn't adjust the camber, they had to use camber bolts. It handles great.

I've heard a lot of people complaining about the ride with 18' wheels, and have reverted back to the 17' wheels.

Watch ever set up you choose, do it all at once, and get it done properly.

Otherwise, enjoy.

PS Wagons are the best!

supercharged999

Thanks

Are the coilovers pretty subtle and relatively soft....had some ABP coilovers on my mk1 Golf and they were horrific...

G10

You can adjust the ride height and stiffness. So they're good.

supercharged999

Thanks


Going to look into them.

MeisterR

Just to say we have an 20% discount offer on the MeisterR Zeta-R coilovers at the moment:
https://www.scoobynet.com/group-buys...group-buy.html

Ride height and damping adjustable, with a sensible springs rate so you won't feel like you are riding on 4 piece of wood.
It is probably quite a big difference from the ABP you had.

In terms of coilovers from Europe, the closest suspension that comes to MeisterR Zeta-R spec will be the Bilstein PSS9.
The Zeta-R also come with camber adjustable front top mount so you can perform a fast road alignment setup to get the car a bit more responsive.

Any other questions, please feel free to let us know.

Jerrick

2pot

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Zev

Hi lads,

I've got a completely standard 2007 Hawkeye WRX and I'm a complete newbie when it comes to modifying cars so forgive the stupid question. I've been looking at changing up to 18" wheels, can I just wack them on? or do I need to change some other parts too?

MeisterR

You can just wack them on, but it might not look nice unless you lower it a little.

Jerrick

Hatch WRX

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I'm running BC coil overs with 18" wheels and the car is about 30mm lowered. It's a 2003 Blob Wagon.
It's firm but good.
I only go to the hardest setting when on track.
Also have Whiteline Anti Roll Bar fitted.

supercharged999

Is it a forgiving ride, as dont want the Mrs to complain.

Hatch WRX

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It's a firm ride, standard suspension is more compliant.
Just bought a Hatch WRX for the Mrs and there's quite a difference between the cars.
But you do get used to it.

MeisterR

The Zeta-R will be a compliant ride, it shouldn't be uncomfortable.

What you describe is what we call the "Mrs" test.
Because it could be the best deal of the century and the best quality suspension money can buy; if the "Mrs" say no then you aren't having it.

The one thing I can say is I have been told by customers that MeisterR coilovers have pass the "Mrs" many time, and even cases where the "Mrs" end up getting a set for her own car.

Jerrick

IanG1983

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I still haven't fitted my MeisterR's to my Blobeye wagon yet, but should be this week dependant on the weather. Once they're on i'll let you know if the missus notices any difference......because she doesn't know I've bought them! lol

MeisterR

Looking forward for your review.

Here is my base setting for you, so you can pre-set it before the missus try.
Find a bumpy road that you know after you installed the coilovers.

I normally set it to full soft, and drive over this road.
At first it will feel very floaty, the car feel as it will not settle after the bumps.
Stop, stiffen the suspension 2 clicks at a time. Do the same run.

As the damping go stiffer, the car will settle quicker.
Once you get to the point where you feel the car settle quick enough and is pretty comfortable / harsh enough… go 1 click back.
That would be a good setting for you using your "butt dyno" as I call it, and because you slowly adjust it to… you will get more sensitive to the feel.

Quicker method: Start at 16 clicks from full hard on the front. and 24 clicks from full hard on the rear.
Go up or down depending on how it feel on the road.

Let us know how it goes.

Jerrick

supercharged999

That has always been the plan.

IanG1983

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Got them fitted last week, adjusted them to 24 rear and 16 front (From hard) and set the ride height fairly low, which I may need to raise 1-2cm. Very happy with them so far, I'm going to let them settle and after several short drives i'll re-adjust the ride height and then the geometry sorted once I've also fitted the alloy wishbones. Fitting was very and the brakeline/abs sensor brackets were perfectly located for an OE fit. Can't wait to give them a spirited test drive in a few weeks and will update :-)

Cambs_Stuart

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I had my meister r's fitted on Friday and I'm really, really happy with them. The 10 year old suspension on my wagon was utterly knackered, so it's nice to drive around without creaks and clonks. Over the weekend they were set to 16/32 all round, with a 25mm drop, which felt perfect for b roads, even the really terrible ones round here. I've got a long motorway drive tomorrow so have backed them off to 10/32 all round. It's not a magic carpet, but it is making me smile a lot.

IanG1983

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Mine are settling in nicely, the car now understeers a lot less and is much flatter in the corners