Rallitek.com Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 how long is group buy price? GB Sale price is good until the end of the month. Get orders in ASAP so we can judge demand properly. Remember, we will not charge you until the day the part ships out to you. Sean S. www.RalliTEK.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieRU Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Order submitted for 2803K. Thanks Sean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo69 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 ordered standard kit today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallitek.com Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I will keep you guys posted. Anyone else needing a set, just put the order in. You will not be charged until parts are ready to ship to you. Thanks! Sean S. www.RalliTEK.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallitek.com Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Is there a more specific availability date than "3-4 weeks", yet? Nothing right now. I will call on Monday and see what I can find out. They will most likely only contact me once the kits are ready to ship from Australia. The kits are coming via air, so once we get ship info from SuperPro, we only have US customs to wait for. Sean S. www.RalliTEK.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal2You Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hey guys, nice thread. I would never ask a question that was just answered on the previous page, so I will get a standard set of the bushings in the near future. Might skip the group purchase though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 wouldn't work for my car. my tires are a little bigger than stock 27.2" vs 26.9" if my tire is moved forward, when i turn my wheels they will definitely hit the plastic inner shield. they barely miss now. some of you should double check your clearance when you turn your wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallitek.com Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 wouldn't work for my car. my tires are a little bigger than stock 27.2" vs 26.9" if my tire is moved forward, when i turn my wheels they will definitely hit the plastic inner shield. they barely miss now. some of you should double check your clearance when you turn your wheels As stock set of bushings should work for you. Just stay away from the offset ones... Sean S. www.RalliTEK.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REM87O Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Thinking about it. Does anyone know of a decent shop I can get the bushings installed and the alignment done int he Cincinnati area? I think all the Cincy guys should buy sets and we should do the installs ourselves. Performance Alignment in Blue Ash (on Grooms Rd) is the best alignment shop in the area. They also have a tech that is a Suby fan so he knows exactly what he is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srgdrum Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I think all the Cincy guys should buy sets and we should do the installs ourselves. Performance Alignment in Blue Ash (on Grooms Rd) is the best alignment shop in the area. They also have a tech that is a Suby fan so he knows exactly what he is doing. I'm down. I'll order up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QTwo Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Just came across this group buy and I am interested. How difficult is the install? Can you do it yourself or mus tit be done in a shop? Is an alignment necessary after the install? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifiandmtb Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 Did you read my write-up at the beginning of this thread? All these questions are adequately answered, I would have thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srgdrum Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I just orderd up a set of the standard bushings. Eagerly awaiting them now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QTwo Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Actually, you had one small line that the home mechanic should look elsewhere. A great write up and I appreciate you taking the time to post this. I am trying to determine the difficulty level and maybe some red flags about the install to see if I wopuld tackle it myself. If I need multiple spring compressors or if there are torqued springs ready to fly in my face, then I would leave it to a mechanic. If it is straighforward and only requires a jack, stands, air tools and some elbow grease, then I would attempt it myself. Thanks again for the writeup. Never would have thought of these on my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trabbic Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Actually, you had one small line that the home mechanic should look elsewhere. A great write up and I appreciate you taking the time to post this. I am trying to determine the difficulty level and maybe some red flags about the install to see if I wopuld tackle it myself. If I need multiple spring compressors or if there are torqued springs ready to fly in my face, then I would leave it to a mechanic. If it is straighforward and only requires a jack, stands, air tools and some elbow grease, then I would attempt it myself. Thanks again for the writeup. Never would have thought of these on my own. A home mechanic can most likely remove the lower control arm, if he is comfortable with a spring install. Once the arm is off he will need a hydraulic press to press out the old bushing and then press it in again. I am going to remove the arms myself and then go get the bushings pressed in and out because I don't have a hydraulic press. My vB Garage How to Install Steering Wheel Radio Controls Cubby Gauge Mounting Solutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Did you ever figure out if cornering improved? I was leaning towards getting springs and sways but this mod seems the most for bang for my buck Never knew about this thread :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifiandmtb Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 Did you ever figure out if cornering improved? I was leaning towards getting springs and sways but this mod seems the most for bang for my buck Never knew about this thread :/ The steering is definitely more linear & camber seems better controlled. They probably reduce understeer a touch, but won't make the same handling difference as new spring/struts would. However, the good thing about this mod is that it can be done independently to other suspension mods. It'll make a difference regardless of where you are at in the mod cycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Additional reason I decided for this upgrade is that the stock bushings are weak, there are several reports of them being destroyed on this board, especially in conjunction with stiffer front sway bar. Think about it as a preventive maintaince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 do you guys think I will have clearance problems. I'm running 19"x7.5" 45 offset w/225/35/19 and have H-tech springs. I don't rub at all even with a full car. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallitek.com Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 do you guys think I will have clearance problems. I'm running 19"x7.5" 45 offset w/225/35/19 and have H-tech springs. I don't rub at all even with a full car. Looks great! The standard set would keep your current clearance. The offset kit you would have to try out to see. Anyone with more tire/wheel clearance info? Sean S. www.RalliTEK.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifiandmtb Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Well, there are only three guys on the face of the planet who've fitted this bushes. All three have used the #SPF2802K kit. One is running 215/45-18 w/ standard suspension One is running 215/45-18 w/ lowered suspension (30mm) One is running 215/45-17 w/ lowered suspension (25mm) - me We don't have any clearance issues. As for larger wheel & tyre packages, it's a bit of a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieRU Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I'm now running the Perrin PSRS bushings, which add about 1.5 degrees of caster on each side (more than the Fulcrum offset kit would add) -- no problems with the OEM wheels and standard size tires. I orderded the offset kit last week. More caster FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REM87O Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 How long can one expect these busings to last under "normal" use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifiandmtb Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 Certainly much, much longer than the OEM rubbish. As long as the wear surfaces don't get too dirty, I'd expect many years of loyal bushing-ness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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