mbodman

I'm looking to upgrade a few suspension components on my 05 RS such as a rear sway bar and strut tower bars front and back (this setup was reccomended by a friend to correct understeer). Will someone tell me if parts such as this made for the wrx will work on my RS? If not, why, and what are the major differences in suspension between an 05 rs and an 05 wrx

darkonion

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I don't see why not. The chassis is the same. I know that between the WRX and STi, the mounts and strut mounts are different, but I think you should be okay.

This should technically be in the suspension section. A mod will probably move this.

mbodman

oops, sorry bout that...thanks for the helpful info, every product website ive been to has all these suspension components for the wrx and then like one rear sway bar for the 2.5 rs so one would assume that the wrx components dont fit on an rs.

zavier

everything for the WRX will fit your RS...except i think the front sway bar

mbodman

ok thanks...everything? I found some strut tower bars on ebay for real cheap for the wrx 45$ for 2. is it worth it? (I also plan on using the cobb rear sway bar)

zavier

the tower bars im pretty sure actually will fit the RS/WRX/STi...cause the 3 bolt pattern is the same on all them

suby guy

the fronts will fit on a 2.5 RS/I

pope 06 2.5i

so are those ebay tower bars any good. i mean i <3 the price but only if they're worth it.

Dnayukns

iTrader: (5)

oh damn i dint know tat, haha, would most Wrx parts fit onna 2.5?

darkonion

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Ebay stuff is... well... not that great. Personally, I didn't really notice much with a strut tower brace. I think what is noticeable the most is upgrading the rear sway bar. Do that and endlinks, and you'll be in good shape.

mbodman

am i gonna get a noticable difference with just a rear sway bar? someone told me that a stiffer rear end will correct understeer

03_Impreza_Al

iTrader: (46)

^ I'd recommend getting both front and rear sway bars.

mbodman

are we 110% sure the rear AND front sway bars for the wrx will fit because I'm about to order both of them.

VRT Gump

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get both front and rear sway bars. It will help the turning by keeping all four wheels planted during turn in and reducing body roll.

kwan_1104

i am 110% sure that the front sway bar of wrx will not fit an rs....it will hit the header..... check out whiteline or rallitek, they make front sways for rs