Spring Rates?
10-12-2004, 10:33 AM
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Spring Rates?
hey whats up everybody? i've been auto-xin' for a while...i drive a 98 honda civic in STS...i was looking to get into the world of AWD and was wondering what springs rates work well on the imprezas (99-2004ish) i run 400 in the front and 450 in the rear for my civic(custon gc's with koni shocks) like i said...what rates work the best with the impreza's?
10-15-2004, 05:29 AM
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What kind of Impreza?
L?
Outback?
TS?
2.5RS?
WRX Sedan?
WRX Wagon?
STi?
They're all Imprezas made in the years you specified and require just a little different setup from one car to the next. And are MUCH different than a honda because the impreza has MacPherson struts on all four corners.. it's a bit more difficult to set up.
These cars need a little more thought put into the suspension than just throwing springs on the car. Swaybar choice, coilover choice, strut choice all come into play and work together.... especially for auto-x.
To see what I had on my WRX Wagon: http://www.rallydecals.com/kccar
L?
Outback?
TS?
2.5RS?
WRX Sedan?
WRX Wagon?
STi?
They're all Imprezas made in the years you specified and require just a little different setup from one car to the next. And are MUCH different than a honda because the impreza has MacPherson struts on all four corners.. it's a bit more difficult to set up.
These cars need a little more thought put into the suspension than just throwing springs on the car. Swaybar choice, coilover choice, strut choice all come into play and work together.... especially for auto-x.
To see what I had on my WRX Wagon: http://www.rallydecals.com/kccar
10-15-2004, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by UnseenIllusion
that was all honda and acura cars...that tells me nothing about the subies
http://redshiftmotorsports.com/SubaruSetup.htm (This is a 2.5RS)
Ps: I hate helping people that can't help themselves by actually looking for the information.. and ask questions expecting the right answer... you don't learn anything that way.
Ie: What's the best spring rate for an Impreza?
To that I answer: 800 front, 300 rear on KYB GR2s.
10-18-2004, 01:18 PM
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[QUOTE=KC]Did you even look beyond the 1st page?
http://redshiftmotorsports.com/SubaruSetup.htm (This is a 2.5RS)
Ps: I hate helping people that can't help themselves by actually looking for the information.. and ask questions expecting the right answer... you don't learn anything that way.
QUOTE]
i was talking about a 2002-present WRX or STi...and yes i looked past the 1st page...i just over looked that info...and i have done some research but i wanted some direct advice thats what a forum is for...sorry for using it the right way
http://redshiftmotorsports.com/SubaruSetup.htm (This is a 2.5RS)
Ps: I hate helping people that can't help themselves by actually looking for the information.. and ask questions expecting the right answer... you don't learn anything that way.
QUOTE]
i was talking about a 2002-present WRX or STi...and yes i looked past the 1st page...i just over looked that info...and i have done some research but i wanted some direct advice thats what a forum is for...sorry for using it the right way
10-19-2004, 05:06 AM
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[QUOTE=UnseenIllusion]
The WRX requires a set up that is a bit different than the STi as far as spring rates, valving, and swaybars go. When you buy the car, then we'll go on. There's many different philosophies for setting up a WRX... more bar less spring; more spring, less bar; high on both... Some work, some don't. Is this auto-x only, or is it also going to be a daily driver? I ask because you'll need to comprimise the setup to make it decent on the street. (You can see here what I had on my car... http://www.rallydecals.com/kccar/mods.html )
The STi hasn't been proven yet for what works 'best' as there are people still dialing it in on the national level.
--kC
Originally Posted by KC
i was talking about a 2002-present WRX or STi...and yes i looked past the 1st page...i just over looked that info...and i have done some research but i wanted some direct advice thats what a forum is for...sorry for using it the right way
The STi hasn't been proven yet for what works 'best' as there are people still dialing it in on the national level.
--kC
Last edited by KC; 10-19-2004 at 05:09 AM.
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