What else can I do to stiffen up the front end?
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What else can I do to stiffen up the front end?
Will a GC8 front Sway bar work on a NA 2.5RS?
So I'm fairly certain that a true GC8 Sway bar will not work with a non turbo cross member. However I need stiffen up the front end and I already have a STB.
My current setup consists of:
Cusco 21mm Rear sway bar
Cusco Carbon Rear strut tower brace
Cusco **Rear** Lower Arm bar
Cusco Rear V-Brace
Cusco Front Type AS Strut Tower Brace
Whiteline Rear lateral links
Whiteline Heavy Duty Steel Links (Front and Rear)
The rear end is highly stiff but the front end needs more rigidity. If you guys have any ideas on what i could use to stiffen up the front suspention please let me know
I would really like a cusco front sway bar but i am not certain what else you can use it. The only suspention components I don't have up front are cusco front sway bar, alks, front lower control arms. I guess springs and struts too but I plan on getting coil overs.
So the question is can I use the sway bar, and what else can i do to stiffen up the front end.
Thanks for your time
Larry
So I'm fairly certain that a true GC8 Sway bar will not work with a non turbo cross member. However I need stiffen up the front end and I already have a STB.
My current setup consists of:
Cusco 21mm Rear sway bar
Cusco Carbon Rear strut tower brace
Cusco **Rear** Lower Arm bar
Cusco Rear V-Brace
Cusco Front Type AS Strut Tower Brace
Whiteline Rear lateral links
Whiteline Heavy Duty Steel Links (Front and Rear)
The rear end is highly stiff but the front end needs more rigidity. If you guys have any ideas on what i could use to stiffen up the front suspention please let me know
I would really like a cusco front sway bar but i am not certain what else you can use it. The only suspention components I don't have up front are cusco front sway bar, alks, front lower control arms. I guess springs and struts too but I plan on getting coil overs.
So the question is can I use the sway bar, and what else can i do to stiffen up the front end.
Thanks for your time
Larry
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I have a MY01 2.5RS Impreza sedan, basicly it's an older naturally asperated 4 door. According to the vin it's a gc6 according to the vin plate.
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the cusco front lower braces dont work with USDM GC8's. the tanabe one does according to revolutions motorsports and tanabe.
a 22mm front sway bar will work ofcrouse... and alk would work well too.
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a 22mm front sway bar will work ofcrouse... and alk would work well too.
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Re: What else can I do to stiffen up the front end?
Originally posted by BongMan
Will a GC8 front Sway bar work on a NA 2.5RS?
So I'm fairly certain that a true GC8 Sway bar will not work with a non turbo cross member. However I need stiffen up the front end and I already have a STB.
My current setup consists of:
Cusco 21mm Rear sway bar
Cusco Carbon Rear strut tower brace
{{{___***>>>Cusco Lower Arm bar<<<***___}}}
Cusco Rear V-Brace
Cusco Front Type AS STB
Whiteline lateral links
Whiteline Heavy Duty Steel Links (Front and Rear)
The rear end is highly stiff but the front end needs more rigidity. If you guys have any ideas on what i could use to stiffen up the front suspention please let me know
I would really like a cusco front sway bar but i am not certain what else you can use it. The only suspention components I don't have up front are cusco front sway bar, alks, front lower control arms. I guess springs and struts too but I plan on getting coil overs.
So the question is can I use the sway bar, and what else can i do to stiffen up the front end.
Thanks for your time
Larry
Will a GC8 front Sway bar work on a NA 2.5RS?
So I'm fairly certain that a true GC8 Sway bar will not work with a non turbo cross member. However I need stiffen up the front end and I already have a STB.
My current setup consists of:
Cusco 21mm Rear sway bar
Cusco Carbon Rear strut tower brace
{{{___***>>>Cusco Lower Arm bar<<<***___}}}
Cusco Rear V-Brace
Cusco Front Type AS STB
Whiteline lateral links
Whiteline Heavy Duty Steel Links (Front and Rear)
The rear end is highly stiff but the front end needs more rigidity. If you guys have any ideas on what i could use to stiffen up the front suspention please let me know
I would really like a cusco front sway bar but i am not certain what else you can use it. The only suspention components I don't have up front are cusco front sway bar, alks, front lower control arms. I guess springs and struts too but I plan on getting coil overs.
So the question is can I use the sway bar, and what else can i do to stiffen up the front end.
Thanks for your time
Larry
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Without stiffer springs and strut tops, the rest of that stuff is really just decoration. That should be your next mod, followed by an anti-lift kit or STi GroupN bushings on the control arms. Once those are done, the bracing you have will be more effective.
Also, by Cusco Lower Arm Bar, are you referring to the one that mounts between the rear control arms? The front 4 piece doesn't bolt up to a 2.5 crossmember, nor will a front swaybar meant for a turbo car.
Also, by Cusco Lower Arm Bar, are you referring to the one that mounts between the rear control arms? The front 4 piece doesn't bolt up to a 2.5 crossmember, nor will a front swaybar meant for a turbo car.
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they do, but only for the EDM/JDM GC chassis cars with turbo manifolds and crossmemebers. they do make the rear one like he has, but the only front that fits the USDM non-turbo GC8 is the tanabe one.
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Oh jeez. Sorry for the confusion. The rear bar is between the rear lateral control arms. near the rear diff. I apologize for the poor description of parts in the first post.
it should read:
Cusco Rear Lower Arm Bar
I still have a virtual stock front setup. Just the strut tower and endlinks. I have some sti v5 limited springs in my garage.
but I'm worried about rubbing. they drop the car 1.2 or 1.5 inches. And I just got new tires.
So i don't want rub any more.
On a side note, The tires are 215.45.17 toyo T1-s .. As for my recommendation I'd say yes. or hell yes. Nice in the dry. but great in the wet.
I'll post some pics of my suspension once i get some rear lateral arms in. and possibly my springs.
Thanks for your time guys
larry
it should read:
Cusco Rear Lower Arm Bar
I still have a virtual stock front setup. Just the strut tower and endlinks. I have some sti v5 limited springs in my garage.
but I'm worried about rubbing. they drop the car 1.2 or 1.5 inches. And I just got new tires.
So i don't want rub any more.
On a side note, The tires are 215.45.17 toyo T1-s .. As for my recommendation I'd say yes. or hell yes. Nice in the dry. but great in the wet.
I'll post some pics of my suspension once i get some rear lateral arms in. and possibly my springs.
Thanks for your time guys
larry
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A bigger sway bar up front- 20mm- made my car feel like a totally different machine, maybe you could get a nice big adjustable up front.
GET A FRONT STRUT BAR- IT MAKES WAY MORE DIFFERENCE THAN THE REAR ONE, since you probably already have that factory cross brace in the back (my GC6 does) so there's not much to stiffen up. Responsiveness was twice as good as stock and the car can really stay stable through a long, hard corner.
GET A FRONT STRUT BAR- IT MAKES WAY MORE DIFFERENCE THAN THE REAR ONE, since you probably already have that factory cross brace in the back (my GC6 does) so there's not much to stiffen up. Responsiveness was twice as good as stock and the car can really stay stable through a long, hard corner.
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Actually, the rear one does help more than the front, because the fronts are so close to the firewall. Neither one is that important before you have springs and struts though.
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Actually, the rear one does help more than the front, because the fronts are so close to the firewall. Neither one is that important before you have springs and struts though.
Actually, the rear one does help more than the front, because the fronts are so close to the firewall. Neither one is that important before you have springs and struts though.
I didn't know I had the strut braces mixed up. From everything I've READ and HEARD the front made a bigger difference, but that's all hearsay, I guess. I've never heard from anyone, first hand, who could honestly say they even felt the effect of the rear bar with it in. Whatever- Thanks, BAN SUVS.