Springs

[SubieChik]

So I decided to go with the Swift springs. I think I might be a little disappointed though. I am worried that it is gonna look to stock, but I don't want to do anything aggressive b/c I do not want to sacrifice my ride quality. Anyways the question I have is where did everyone who lowered their car get their camber kit. I have been searching all over the place and can't find one. Ebay has one for the front but what about the rear??:Dunno:

[Dookie]

Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPC-F-or-R-Camber-Kit-Impreza-WRX-Legacy-GT-Most-Subaru_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33581QQihZ008QQi temZ180130738956QQrdZ1

[Bskey]

LGT already has adjustable camber, I dont think we need that! I've never seen an LGT specific one, nor heard of people needing it. That Ebay pic is very similar to my stock bolts, without the little marking tab.

[SubieChik]

LGT already has adjustable camber, I dont think we need that! I've never seen an LGT specific one, nor heard of people needing it. That Ebay pic is very similar to my stock bolts, without the little marking tab.

Yea, I called the local performance shop here that specializes in Subies. He mostly works with STIs but he said that he kows for a fact that the front already has a camber kit installed. He said he doesn't know about the rear but he said he will know when he puts it on the aligmenment machine if he will need them or not....if he does, he has them in stock. I learned a new fact yesturday......about 90% of cars on the road don't even need camber kits....I thought they all did :rolleyes:

[SubieChik]

Has anyone heard of H&R Springs?? They are probably well known but I have never heard of them. If anyone has heard of them, are they reputable? This is what they offer at Tire Rack:

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/suspension.jsp?&make=H%26R&model=Sport+Spring+Set&group=Sport+Spring+Set&autoMake=Subaru&autoModel=Legacy+Wagon+2.5+GT&autoYear=2006&autoModClar=Limited&partNum=54425&perfCode=S

[Bskey]

Not popular on the LGT forums. How much are you looking to spend. I can make a reccomendation based on your price range. Also, how much of a drop do you want?

[SubieChik]

Around 1.5", give or take a couple tenths. I might just go with the Teins just cause they seem reasonably priced and there is a little talk about them here and there :)

[SubieChik]

I heard Eibach made some pro springs but when I went to the eibach website and put the vehicle make and model in, it said the springs are in development:confused:

[Bskey]

What about Cobb, Pinks or Tein H? Or the Swift you already mentioned.

[NALegacy]

why not go with the Bilstein specific STi Pinks available in the JDM? Probably a much better matched ride to your shocks...

[SubieChik]

Because I might as well stay stock rather than pay at least $300 to lower my car half an inch. I am more going for looks than I am performance so I would be extremely disappointed. If I was going for performance I prolly would go with those right away. But as of right now I don't even know if an 1.5" is going to be enough for me:rolleyes: Ha just jokin

[Dookie]

Let me know what you go with, because in Aug. I'm going to drop my beotch. BTW, from all the reviews I read, the Cobb springs tend to make cluncking sounds. I have no need for pinks or swifts since I don't plan on racing, mainly just for looks. My racing days are over.

[SubieChik]

From my understanding if you are just going for looks (like I am) Tein S Techs are the way to go. Around $250. Don't get the ones off eBay though.

Read me:
http://www.tein.com/counterfeit/warning.html

:rtfm:

[Dookie]

Very good to know, thanks for the heads up. I plan on buying from a dealer anyway.

[SubieChik]

Good call

[Bskey]

I bought mine off Ebay, but made sure to have the seller verify in writing that they werent the fakies before I bought. Do the same and you'll be safe, and save $75.00.

[TSi+WRX]

From my understanding if you are just going for looks (like I am) Tein S Techs are the way to go.
^ I'd have to agree - the S-Techs offer a very aggressive, "slammed" look that very well compliments the LGT.

However, they are, as anyone would tell you, on the stiff side.

Trust me, I know.....the Talon in my garage rides on these springs, and it's one of the reasons why the wifey mandated that I get a "family car." :lol:

Just be careful that you're willing to suffer this compromise. :)

Also, I'm not quite sure how our stock struts/shocks will pair with the S-Techs. You might want to dig-around a bit on .com to see what others there have said.

[SubieChik]

I'm not quite sure how our stock struts/shocks will pair with the S-Techs. You might want to dig-around a bit on .com to see what others there have said.

I'm wondering if my Bilsteins will make the ride any better.....even if it is the slightest bit...

[Bskey]

I'm sure your bilstiens will dampen them a bit better. I have S-Techs on stock struts in my storage unit, as that's what I ran on before my coilovers. They were fine, and I think the S-Techs were designed with our stock struts in mind; just a rough ride!

[SubieChik]

How bad though.....cause I don't kow if I'm willing to sacrafice comfort for looks. I either want it low (1.5") or not at all.....like I said I don't want to waste my money for a teeny tiny bit lower than stock look

[Bskey]

Yeah, it would be a sacrifice. I have pretty rough coilovers on now, and several friends have commented on how much the ride has improved over the S-Techs.

[SubieChik]

:tdown: :(

[Saul_Good]

You need to look at all the spring rates of the brands you've been eyeing. Spring rates will determine if you're gonna get a harsh ride or not.

Bilsteins+STI Pinks have been a really good combo for people that want a lowered look with good ride quality.

[Saul_Good]

Here's what the drop looked like when i had Bilsteins and STI pinks. Keep in mine the car is on a slope.

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/7968/slide1ih6.jpg
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8546/slide2oz9.jpghttp://img527.imageshack.us/img527/5311/slide3cf7.jpg

[SubieChik]

I just saw someone post pics of his SpecB with pinks on .com. It looks very nice. I couldn't understand why his looked lower than yours....but I stopped playing dub for a momment when I realized his has 18s and yours has 17s. Actually lemme stop lying, my husband had to bring that point up to me :D


If I had $275 I would buy them, hell if I had any money:lol: But I am broke for the time being.

[SubieChik]

You said how much shipped?.....Do I get a military discount?? Haha. Just joking I ask that every place I go to. You would be suprised at how many places offer it :tup: :tup:

[Bskey]

I used to love to milk my military discount!

[SubieChik]

Oh yeah, everywhere....I like to use it at like Taco Bell where it lowers your total like 30 cents.

[Bskey]

But hey, invest that savings, and over 30 years, in an aggressive international mutual fund, you could have the difference of a Mercedes or a Kia!

[Saul_Good]

Im all about the military discount. That's like my favorite question wherever i go.

[SubieChik]

Mine too....I don't like look I get when I go to a non military town though. It is like a "you actually think you get one of those" looks.

[Bskey]

I grew up in Colorado Springs; VERY military town. Everyone there gives a discount! Woot!

[SubieChik]

Must be Army??

[Bskey]

Air Force. It's all in Colorado Springs.

[SubieChik]

Really which base.....I didn't know there was a base in Colorado Springs....I just knew of the Academy. Or is that what you are talking about??


BTW what the hell does FTW mean?? I see it everywhere and have now idea what it means.:confused:

[TSi+WRX]

(F)or (T)he (W)in. :)

FTL - the last one is (L)ose. ;)

----

BTW -> http://www.urbandictionary.com/ FTW! :D

[SubieChik]

:tup: Ah.....thanks:tup:

[Dookie]

Urban Dic.... FTMFW

[Bskey]

Air Force Academy and NORAD are here, as well as Peterson AFB.

[SubieChik]

Ah yes....Peterson. I thought I heard of a base up there but I didn't know the name of it. :rolleyes:

[Bskey]

NORAD's really cool too. Though it, with the Academy, make Colorado Springs in the top 10 of US terrorist targets.

[Dookie]

Sweet, I guess when all hell breaks loose that's one place I'm not heading.

[Bskey]

No. Dont come here. But until hell breaks loose, it's a great place to visit!

[Dookie]

True...true. I'll be in Canada when it does come.

[SubieChik]

I'm thinking about going to Canada....they can't find me there.....even if they do they can't bring me back EH! :D

[SubieChik]

Hey at least we are sticking to the topic of "Springs".....Colorado Springs :lol:

[Bskey]

They..... Ha! The all consuming Man.

[Dookie]

Hey at least we are sticking to the topic of "Springs".....Colorado Springs :lol:

Once again SC you crack me up...........:lol:

[Bskey]

She is a keeper! ;)

[SubieChik]

Aw thanks....I am gald I could meet your seal of approval :D

[Bskey]

To be honest, it's really not that high a standard to meet, but you're awesome none the less!

[SubieChik]

:cool: Cool Thanks :tup:

[Bskey]

Your welcome! That was mostly a compliment :lol:

[Dookie]

Should I go buy you two a room or what?

[Bskey]

I dunno, we'll PM over it and I'll let you know! :p

[SubieChik]

:o :lol:

[Bskey]

....notice, no declination! WooHoo.....it's on! Grrrr.....

[Bskey]

PM sent.......

(keep your fingers crossed Dooks. I'll let you know how it goes)

[Dookie]

:fingers cross:




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[Bskey]

:tup:

[SubieChik]

;) Wouldn't you like to know Dookie??

[Bskey]

Ohhhh.....we've got secrets!

(Dooks, I've got a PM :D)

[Dookie]

;) Wouldn't you like to know Dookie??:evilbanana:Yes....Yes....Yes

[Dookie]

(Dooks, I've got a PM :D)

:naughty: Forward it on to me.

[Bskey]

Sorry, for private eyes only.

[Dookie]

Soooooo .......what kind of spings do you have on?

[Bskey]

GP moto coilovers, but I used to have Tein S-Techs.

[SubieChik]

I'm broke, but I really want to get those Pinks from Saul Good

[Bskey]

sell plasma.

[Saul_Good]

Subiechik: They're still available.

[SubieChik]

Subiechik: They're still available.

I know:( They are really cheap too....we are hurting the next couple of paycheck cause my husbands car needs to be fixed (it's a Honda :lol: ) Anywho, I really do want them and I will put half away this paycheck and half away next paycheck and if you have still have them I will buy them from you. I hope you still have them :rolleyes:

[Bskey]

Saul_Good, can SubieChik make payments? :lol:

[Saul_Good]

I know:( They are really cheap too....we are hurting the next couple of paycheck cause my husbands car needs to be fixed (it's a Honda :lol: ) Anywho, I really do want them and I will put half away this paycheck and half away next paycheck and if you have still have them I will buy them from you. I hope you still have them :rolleyes:

Will do. If i still have them by the time u save up enuff, then they're yours. :)

[Dookie]

...we are hurting the next couple of paycheck cause my husbands car needs to be fixed (it's a Honda :lol: )

And that's why you FAIL!!............................................ .......:p

[Bskey]

.......My wife's mitsu has been trouble free for nearly 70k miles (knock on wood), yet my '05 LGT has cost at least $2k not including warranty work (this is all due to clutch incidents), so sadly, I cannot say that we are immune from the famed 'Honda-wallet-purging' condition.

[SubieChik]

And that's why you FAIL!!............................................ .......:p


Fail what?? I didn't know I was being tested...:confused: :lol:

[SubieChik]

Saul_Good, can SubieChik make payments? :lol:

Thanks for making me feel like a charity case Bskey :eek2: :lol:

[Bskey]

Hey, just checking our options!

[SubieChik]

Aw thanks:o

[Dookie]

Fail what?? I didn't know I was being tested...:confused: :lol:

Oh U funny girl, U make me raugh.

[Dookie]

my husbands .......... (it's a Honda :lol: )


For those who need a visual.........................:lol: (just play'n SC, please don't hurt me)

[Bskey]

Hahahahaha....... Dooks, you have too much time on your hands!

[SubieChik]

That is my purpose here Dookie....that is why I was put here on .org........if you look I don't make people laugh on .com :lol:

[Dookie]

Like I've said before, Dookie is my alter ego and I like to have fun here. Over on .com is my more serious side, if you goof off to much you'll get the ban.

[Bskey]

SubieChik, do you have the same name on .com?

[Bskey]

Dookie, I know I have a PM from you, but I'm too lazy to look. What's your name on .com?

[Dookie]

Dookie, I know I have a PM from you, but I'm too lazy to look. What's your name on .com?

PM sent.

[Bskey]

PM read and Noted! Gracias! I will keep your stealth secret identity between me and my keyboard. It is safe with me.

[SubieChik]

Yea my name is the same on .com and on NASIOC

[Dookie]

PM read and Noted! Gracias! I will keep your stealth secret identity between me and my keyboard. It is safe with me.

Thanks mang.:lol: I have mentioned my username for .com once on here, you'll all have to find that post.:rofl:

[Dookie]

My springs are expected on my front porch by the time I get home today.:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Planning on installing Thurs.:D

[SubieChik]

:cool: Well aren't you special
<~~~~~Jealous

[Bskey]

What springs did you get again?

<------- too lazy to search!

[Dookie]

Teins H Tech, the ones that came off of Effin's car.

[Bskey]

Ok, I'll be interested in your review in the change of ride quality.

[Dookie]

Alright. Will do. Roger that. 10-4

[Bskey]

Muy bien.

[SubieChik]

For those who need a visual.........................:lol: (just play'n SC, please don't hurt me)

:rofl: OMG Dookie I just realized you posted this.......why didn't I see it before?? And where did you get that picture?? Was it on myspace?? :lol::lol: That is hilarious!

[Bskey]

You just now saw that!?!?!? Funny stuff. Dookie dedicated a ton of time to that photo editing!

[SubieChik]

I know....I'm sorry :(

[Dookie]

You just now saw that!?!?!? Funny stuff. Dookie dedicated a ton of time to that photo editing!

Damn right it did, about a whole 10 mins worth. That's a lot of post whoring I missed out on.


Least you got to see my art. Thank you.

[Dookie]

Oh, I did my springs last night. A day earlier than expected, just couldn't wait. Here's my review of the H-Tech.

Gives it a nice suttle lowered look (Not the slammed look)
The ride is 20% stiffer, bouces a little bit more than stock but not bad at all, still has a great ride feel. Cornering is improved over stock.

Pics will follow later today.

[SubieChik]

Nice! :tup:

[Bskey]

The bumps are a pain. Try having your wife sit in the back. I always hear from rear seat passengers that it's really bumpy. Maybe I need to soften the rears (I have coilovers) a bit, but they're always b!tchin.

[Dookie]

My wife sat in the back tonight, and she did notice it being a bit more bumpy. Oh well, the things we live with make our cars look good.....right?

Here are some crappie pics after I did the springs last night. I'll take some better photos later when I have the time.

[NALegacy]

looks good. I should take a pic of the way my car is sitting right now. It looks super low cause of the stock wheels.

[TSi+WRX]

Silver cars look awesome lowered - in my eyes, there's more contrast between body and rubber, leading to an excellent result. :)

I wish my ABP took to lowering that nicely, in terms of aesthetics!

[Bskey]

That's about where I have my ride height set on my coilovers. It's good happy-medium of ride sharpness and aggresiveness, yet I dont eat every curb like I did with my Tein S'. They forced me to adopt the habit of parking a foot back from every curb; my wife just laughs at me.

[Dookie]

This is the perfect height for me. In the real estate business, people judge you on what you drive. If you drive a nice car they think your succesful, if you drive a POS then they think your a waste of time.

[Bskey]

Then DON'T get the swift Gt!!!! :lol:

[Dookie]

Then DON'T get the swift Gt!!!! :lol:

OK.....you got me there. +1 for Bskey. :lol:

[Dookie]

BTW-Bskey............................................. ...........SHUT YOUR PIE HOLE!!!














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[Bskey]

I don't like pie. I consider it my DQ Blizzard hole :lol:

[Dookie]

Alright then..................Shut your DQ BLIZZARD HOLE!!!!




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[Bskey]

Can't, only filling it will shut it, and then it opens quickly again.




You Friggin perv! I know what you are thinking! I like girls..... and Blizzards..... and them all mixed up together! :D

[Dookie]

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[Dookie]

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[TSi+WRX]

I *love* their new waffle caramel ( <--- don't hold me to that name, I'm not sure that's correct ) Blizzard. Yummy.....

[SubieChik]

Just tried the Kit Kat Blizzard the other day....not bad. :cool: