what is best suspension upgrade on 2004 WRX for under $200
07-06-2008, 10:16 PM
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what is best suspension upgrade on 2004 WRX for under $200
I was thinking maybe lowering springs (Eibach Pro-Kit). But then forgot about probably needing camber bolts (+$35), and alignment after I install the springs (+$70). Making it more like $300+.
So I was hoping I might get some help in finding something that will be at or around $200.
One thing that came to mind are the front & rear endlinks, if I installed the Whiteline Heavy Duty bushing type ones, would that make a noticeable difference, or is my money better spent elsewhere? Will I need an alignment after this install?
Another thing that I noticed is the Whiteline Anti-Lift kit. This looks like it might be something that will make a noticeable difference, but how hard is it to install? Do I need to get the car aligned after this install? Is this the same thing as the Perrin PSRS?
One more thing that I've been considering is the Whiteline Front Roll Center adjustment kit, which would allow me to add the Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings and stay under my $200 budget.
The last thing that I found is the combination of the Perrin Subframe Lockdown kit + the Cusco Rear Power Brace + Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings.
I am hoping to find the best combination of noticeable performance difference and install ease. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
So I was hoping I might get some help in finding something that will be at or around $200.
One thing that came to mind are the front & rear endlinks, if I installed the Whiteline Heavy Duty bushing type ones, would that make a noticeable difference, or is my money better spent elsewhere? Will I need an alignment after this install?
Another thing that I noticed is the Whiteline Anti-Lift kit. This looks like it might be something that will make a noticeable difference, but how hard is it to install? Do I need to get the car aligned after this install? Is this the same thing as the Perrin PSRS?
One more thing that I've been considering is the Whiteline Front Roll Center adjustment kit, which would allow me to add the Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings and stay under my $200 budget.
The last thing that I found is the combination of the Perrin Subframe Lockdown kit + the Cusco Rear Power Brace + Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings.
I am hoping to find the best combination of noticeable performance difference and install ease. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
07-06-2008, 11:13 PM
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I just swaped out my oem 17mm rear sway bar for an STi 20mm, luvin it.
Your 02 might already have a 19/20mm bar. Definitely get stiffer endlinks for the rear. If your fronts are plastic, do them too. MY07 oem's are metal so I think their ok for now.
Your 02 might already have a 19/20mm bar. Definitely get stiffer endlinks for the rear. If your fronts are plastic, do them too. MY07 oem's are metal so I think their ok for now.
07-07-2008, 10:12 AM
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From NASIOC :
Stock front and rear sway bar sizes for the 2004 models:
TS 20F/13R
RS: 20F/13R
WRX sedan: 20F/17R
WRX wagon: 20F/17R
STI: 20F/20R
STi rear bar fits the WRX's btw
Stock front and rear sway bar sizes for the 2004 models:
TS 20F/13R
RS: 20F/13R
WRX sedan: 20F/17R
WRX wagon: 20F/17R
STI: 20F/20R
STi rear bar fits the WRX's btw
Last edited by Lboogie; 07-07-2008 at 10:13 AM. Reason: clarification on STi bar fitment
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