Setnev Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I have checked the aftermarket thread and searched the forums a bit and now I realized it wasn't such a good idea because I have a million thoughts running through my head. I am converting my 99 LL Wagon into a budget auto/rallycross car and will be driving on a mixture of dirt and asphalt. I checked D2's website and while they have beautiful coilovers, $2k is more than the car is worth and a lot more than I want to spend. Here are my questions: 1.) I have read some things about people using Forester shocks because they give a higher ride height, but won't that increase my body roll on asphalt? 2.) If I do coilovers, do I want them to be able to raise my car vs. lower it? 3.) Are the expensive coilovers really worth it? This may be an obvious question, but $2000 is insane for a weekend rally car and I'm not exactly building a $100,000 WRC race car, or even close to it. Thanks in advance. This is all a very new learning experience for me and the time I spend looking up everything about this car is absolutely disgusting, almost unhealthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr00b Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 New legacy kyb struts, outback struts if you want a little lift. Double check you don't need tophats for outback struts I don't think you do. At least a heavy duty rear sway bar and endlinks. That does the fat 2/3rds of it. Coilovers can lift but not much above stock if at all usually designed for lowered apps. I'm looking at a similar setup with the stock ride height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Thanks. I asked this question over at NASIOC and was told to get some good KYB struts, especially because too much modification will bump the car to the next class where I will most likely get stomped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 ^this, Mod your car as per the rule book and the class you want to run in. For autox, you are gonna want to stay in the stock/street class. get the best fixed perch shock you can get. Koni is a good choice if you can get them. other than that, seat time and tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Stock/Street is my goal. Once I grasp the autocross circuit, the car will be taken apart and modified for full rally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 then definitely read the rules and use that as a mod guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBRANDER Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Rokkor coil overs are meant to be lifted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 ^those coilovers are straight garbage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBRANDER Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 no dissagreement there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 I looked up the rules of the RallyX in my area and they don't allow coil overs unless it was a factory option in the PA category. I'm going to track down some KYB struts and use factory springs and it will not bump me to the MA class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 smart move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr00b Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 So what did you end up doing to the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Still rebuilding the front end. I'm focused on getting it back to drivable condition before I get mods, but the KYB struts are going to be my best route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoSubiZ Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Still stuck on that body work ay. I just sold my ricey 97 to some kid in Prescott. As soon as he turns 16 you'll probably see her mobbing around skate parks. Isn't the KYB's Just a pricey OEM spec replacement? The Outback was a legacy option back than therefore its stock? right? I would go with those imo. But If you like the base legacy KYB's tho its more pricey you can get them through autozone I know. They will make the warranty swap fast. Order the new ones grab em and go Instead of sending them and waiting for 2 weeks with a car with no struts or putting the old ones on while you wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Nah, running into issues juggling school, work, and home. It's almost finals in my classes and finishing projects at work have me working late and studying where I can, all while fitting in time to piece her back together. I got time before the RallyX is Tucson, it isn't until August/September. Not to mention, I'm chasing gremlins from a 17 year old who didn't know how to take care of a car. Minor things, but things that need to be done. I've contemplated Outback struts, as they technically are an OEM option. The lower stance is kinda growing on me, but I know it needs to be higher, either with bigger wheels or taller suspension. Took her for a test drive earlier this week after getting the front end pieced together. The suspension doesn't feel right and is rattling so it's definitely in need of replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoSubiZ Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I put 205/45 r17 on my old 97 everyone thought it was lowered but it was just the tires. outback struts with xxx/45 17 would probably make a decent stance. If your allowed to change your wheels and stay within the rules. I'm pretty sure most newer wrx's run 225/45 r17. I'm looking at a few for my Impreza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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