I Cant Drive 55 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Ready for my next purchase, struts and springs. I've had my new tires on for a couple of weeks now, and they're great. Like I said in my previous post; great comfort and much better handling. My goal is still stage 2. I was looking into Bilstein HD's because they're finally in stock, and I'd most likely pick up a set of STi Pinks. However, I'm happy right now as far as the ride comfort goes. It would be nice if the comfort stayed the same, or got better while increasing the handling. Rather than a downgrade in comfort for handling aspects that would be better suited for a track vs a daily driver. Go ahead and make the purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirsimon Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Go for it. Bils with Pinks is a dream combo as far as the ride/handling tradeoff is concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Cant Drive 55 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Just got the HD's for $530 shipped from Tire Rack. Now, where is the best place for Pinks? I'm still searching the forums for deals and sites... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lie495s14 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 me too. need springs now. to match bilstein, which pink do we go with ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Cant Drive 55 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 I might get H-Techs, especially if I can find them for under $200 on sale or something. But I'm reluctant to get them on E-Bay because of fakes... I've been searching Pinks/H-Tech for the past hour. For the driving I do, H's seem like the better value. Especially since I can get a RSB/H's for the cost of Pinks. Still deciding as I'm reading more posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirsimon Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 I got my Pinks from Gruppe-S. If you don't do Pinks, do Swifts. They are also designed just for Bils (like the Pinks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Cant Drive 55 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Do I need anything else for the HD's, aside from the JDM top hats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Cant Drive 55 Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Everything is ordered. Should I look into end links, bushings or anything like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 What did you buy? http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Note: Bilstein HD's are reported to be 20% firmer than stock JDM GT Rev C/USDM Bilsteins. So, those guys with stock spec b's and pink's will feel slightly different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Cant Drive 55 Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 The HD's, Cusco F/R sways, and I got H-Tech for $165. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I'm looking at Bilstein HDs and Wangan wagon springs if my JDM stuff doesn't show up. Wangans are just a *touch* softer than Pinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Note: Bilstein HD's are reported to be 20% firmer than stock JDM GT Rev C/USDM Bilsteins. So' date=' those guys with stock spec b's and pink's will feel slightly different.[/quote'] Would that mean the HD's are equivalent to JDM GT REV B or A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Cant Drive 55 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 If I get SuperPro bushings, when should I get an alignment? But then I'm reading about letting the springs settle before the alignment... So do I just get everything installed in one shot, head back in a week for the alignment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul_Good Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I have some STI SpecB pinks available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartg Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 might want to look into a set of rsb mounting brackets too. nice safety precaution. I would take them over the endlinks, but then again I got endlinks free with my f/r bars and rsb brackets. now if only my pinks would come i can be a happy man. your set up sounds good. put it all on together to save you the install time and money. let the springs set in for a week or two and get it all aligned. edit: i love the cuscos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Cant Drive 55 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 I plan to get the Autospeed CBE once I get the power mods done. Are the relocation brackets compatible with the endlinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartg Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Completely compatible. I am running bilsteins, cusco f/r bars and cusco rear endlinks with avo rear reinforcement brackets. sirsimon is running bilsteins, pinks, avo rsb and avo rear endlinks with avo rear reinforcement brackets. both are great rides with no fitment issues. it doesn't really relocate the bars, just stiffens up the rear end. more info: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1236590 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Cant Drive 55 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 Thanks... where can I get the Cusco endlinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartg Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 You don't really need the endlinks, but pretty much anyone that can get you cusco bars can supply the endlinks as well. Word is that the stock endlinks are plenty strong enough, especially when the car is lowered as you plan to do (less suspension travel means less stress on the links). The rear reinforcement brackets are what I would recommend, the only people I know make them are avo and cobb, but i think perrin does as well. My previous link has more information about that. If you by chance do break an endlink, you can install new ones in 10 minutes and not disrupt your alignment. So you may look around after the install to either put them on later or keep them handy if you were to break a stock link. The important pieces here are the struts, springs, top hats, sways and brackets. Bushings and endlinks are optional but nice to have. Sorry for not being more specific, I won't say where I got my endlinks because I currently cannot recommend that vendor to anyone, they over-charged me and have been feeding me lies for 2 months, so now I am out money and have no springs. Hopefully they will turn around and do whats right someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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