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Old 17 May 2002, 08:38 PM
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just wondered if they are lower and stiffer than standard uk97 suspension as i've got a set off a 98 sti wagon
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They may be mismatched if you don't fit them with the appropriate dampers - springs and dampers are always (or should be) harmonised together. You can get pitching/choppiness/nervousness if the spring/damper rates are mismatched.
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I'm not sure if they're any lower but there certainly stiffer.

STi Spring rates can be found here
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the dampers will be with them but theres only three as one was leaking, obviously i'll have to buy a pair any ideas where from?
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