Jim_B

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Anyone know what the spring rates are for a MY00? Have found a spring rate chart on ravensblade - but the stock UK models arent listed....

Richardw

free bttt - as I would like to know this also.


Jim, if no-one replies today i will ring the dealer to see if they can help.

Cheers, Richard.

Jim_B

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Good one mate... Surprised this hasnt been answered already!

I was asking as I am sure it was different for the later classics and wondered how it compared to the P1 and the Eibach Pro kit.

Richardw

similar here - had oem ones to start with, now i have the Eibachs but i want to try some sti4's as they are not progressive - sti4s look a bitter stiffer than eibachs but I also want the figures to compare with oe ones.....

Jim_B

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So how did you find the Eibachs compared to the standard OE springs [ and what other suspension / wheel changes etc are you running ] ?

I have already gone to 18'' wheels, have a Whiteline adjustable rear ARB and the powerflex solid rear drop links... Just wondering about the springs now

ozzy

I was advised that running 18's on std springs/dampers would stress them too much and probably sh@g them.

I have Eibachs, but waiting to have some P1 suspension fitted in the next week or so.

Eibach's are way better than the std springs.

Jim_B

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Is that due to the increase in mass from the wheels [ assuming the 18'' wheel is actually heavier than the OE ones ] or from extra stress due to the reduced profile of the tyre ? I guess the latter - but there again wouldnt it be the same for all dampers ?

Richardw

Hi Jim,

Comparing eibachs to OEM - much better turn in and general stability ( not sure on high speed though ) but they didnt reduce body roll that much - the rear whiteline arb did more of this for me - Im not 100% convinced - they can feel a bit vague/soft sometimes to me and it might just be as they are progressive or i prefer something stiffer - thats why i want to try out the sti4 ones to compare. Ride quality was virtually unchanged which is a plus for uprated springs.

Other mods im running are whiteline front drop links, front strut brace, rear arb 22mm on mid setting, bumpsteer by Powerstation , rear drop links, whiteline ALK and MY01 17" wheels.


Cheers
Rich

Richardw

Jim,

Just rang my local dealer but they dont have the info amongst their service data - they advised to try Prodrive or IM technical dept. Dont have the number just yet but will try next week.

BTTT

Cheers
Rich

Jim_B

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Anybody else have an idea of the MY00 spring rate?

wagon christ

I'm not sure I can answer your question, but what color are your paint splotches?

<-- also digging for OE spring data

surfer boy

SIDC FAQ reckon that the MY00 were pretty close to STi stiffness but don't quote a rate I'm afraid.

StickyMicky

i think mine were green on my wrx (very vauge memory of green splotches sumwhere on the car)

wagon christ

As an aside, has anyone else tried Vogtland springs on the classic? I have a set on mine, but I'm curious as to what others think of them...

john banks

Don't know the rates, but the P1 stuff is in a different league to MY00/Eibachs IMHO. Better ride quality, far better handling and body control. Although the P1 stuff was new and the MY00 dampers were 30000 miles old. However, a standard WRX 03 is in another league for ride quality, but sloppy in the corners, can't have everything I suppose?

I fancied the Tein EDFC stuff, but apparently it goes from rock hard to even harder. I wanted the option of standard ride quality or back road spec adjustment. Didn't need better than standard to track, am I asking too much?

cong

the tein stuff from what i heard was really good with the in car adjustable suspension so you can adjust the damper rate? wasnt there a group buy for this somwhere?