JDM Sway/B Specific Pinks - USDM SpecB

[finse]

This weekend, I finally had an opportunity to add STi pinks (spec b version) and the JDM 20mm rear sway bar to my 06 GTB. Overall, I could not be happier. Ascetically, I think the drop is perfect. Its lower, but not too low. In the corners, the car is much more flat. From a comfort stand point, the ride is close to OEM. Even my fiancee noted how the ride quality was still nice. My GTB is finally performing to my expectations.

 

I will add a couple pictures once I have an opportunity to shine up the car this evening.

 

Cheers,

Ryan

[Max Rebo]

So you're using the new springs with the stock US-spec Bilsteins? Where did you buy these? I might look into some upgrades next year, but I think a Cobb Stage I is on my list first.

 

Would you say the car is not underdamped, despite installing stiffer springs? If so, then that's good news.

 

Coming from VW-land, I even had to upgrade the suspension on my former R32 to the Euro-spec version. New springs with the US-spec Monroe garbage shocks was bad news. The car was already underdamped from the factory with the US-spec gear, so I was forced to pay $1200 for a proper sport setup.

[finse]

Rebo,

 

You got it. Bilsteins + STi Pinks. I definitely do not think the car is underdampened. I got the pinks & the jdm sway from AVO.

 

I totally understand why you are going with Cobb Stage I first. I thought about it, but the emissions standards are pretty tough in Colorado and for the last few weeks I have been watching my friend slowly return his car to stock to pass. We will see if my apprehension fades.

 

Cheers,

Ryan

[Max Rebo]

Yeah, I'm apprehensive about deleting the 3rd cat for a Stage 2 setup.... I mean, if the STi doesn't have 3 and still passes emissions, why not the LGT? It doesn't make much sense to me, but I don't want to jump in and then have to reinstall the factory exhaust to pass emissions.