jeguzik Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I wanted everyone's opinions for springs to run on my '06 Spec.B. I would like a minimal drop, and I would still like this to be a nice daily driver. I am just trying to take some of the front and back rock under acceleration and braking and the body roll in the turns a bit. Being at state II it just seems like the suspension needs just a little more. Thoughts on the best spring to look at. I have been reading up on the Rallitek and the Tein H-techs... Thanks, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey k Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Same plan here Looking for 20mm drop Though mine is a wagon not a sedan Interested to see what you guys think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Sounds like you'll want something progressive with a slightly higher spring rate and a minimal drop? For those I'd recommend: Pinks (most expensive) Ralliteks (least expensive and minimal drop) Eibachs (inexpensive with most drop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveZ Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Rallitek's site says: JDM STi springs for Legacy GT...lower the car approximately 15mm front and rear (Does not mention SPecB specifically nor front-rear difference) Cobb: Springs fit Spec B as well. Drop is 1.3" front and .7" rear. (So, no saggy butt..) Rallitek Legacy 2.5i and GT ... 1.3 inches lower than factory. SpecB ... about .9" lower than factory. (Does not mention front-rear difference) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I just put in the Rallitek springs for the same reasons you stated. posted my review here: http://legacygt.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=312&sort=2&cat=18&page=1 I went with these instead of pinks because: Pinks costed more, were supposedly a lil more harsh, and dropped the car lower. They are still firm enough for a great handling car, and took out alot of roll/pitch/squat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I went with pinks and the ride height is perfect imo. If you shop around you can find some good deals on them sometimes. I had the same concerns. I did not want to lower the car much. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveZ Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Excellent, thanks wpmarky, nice writeup. Love to see photos if you got 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iON Performance Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 For the Spec-B we've got 2 different set-ups: (a) Our Sport Spec + HD rears which will give this lowering (-0.65"/-0.50" F/R) *pictures courtesy of our good customer rs6er*-> (b) Our JDM Spec + Sport Spec rears which will give this lowering (-1.18"/-1" F/R) *picture thanks to our long time customer fweasel* -> http://www.ionperformance.com/GB/iONJDM.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryandigi Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I would suggest not to go ralliteks. Though they perform admirably (no complaints there) the drop was uneven front to back. My front almost looks higher while the back dropped. As an inexact scientific measurement, I can fit 4 fingers in the front wheel well and only two in the back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 For me the biggest concern was budget. I have my 1st track day coming up, and I didn't want to spend more than $500. That's why i went with Ralliteks, hawk HP+ pads, and the AVO LCA Bushings. With the pinks for an extra $200, you will get a better looking (lower) drop, and a firmer ride. If those 2 things matter to you, go for the pinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveZ Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 For the Spec-B we've got 2 different set-ups: (a) Our Sport Spec + HD rears which will give this lowering (-0.65"/-0.50" F/R) *pictures courtesy of our good customer rs6er*-> (b) Our JDM Spec + Sport Spec rears which will give this lowering (-1.18"/-1" F/R) *picture thanks to our long time customer fweasel* -> thanks ION appreciate the pics. I'm not looking for a drastic mod to the geometry so (a) looks like the right combo. I wish your web site worked so I could check out the products you are referring to here...links from 'choose a model' for Subaru go nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iON Performance Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 For everyone's clarification, we have both Sports & HD (Heavy Duty) spring options for the rears. They do not refer to the Bilstien HD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeguzik Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 I am thinking between the: 1) Ralliteks 2) Tein H-Techs 3) Ion HD's Anyone who has these on their legacy, feel free to let me know how you like them. If you are running on Bilsteins, all the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryandigi Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I would suggest not to go ralliteks. Though they perform admirably (no complaints there) the drop was uneven front to back. My front almost looks higher while the back dropped. As an inexact scientific measurement, I can fit 4 fingers in the front wheel well and only two in the back.... That is with bilsteins (sp?). I have heard that without our tophats the drop is same front to back. I did not want much drop and is the reason I got the ralliteks, but I would have rather had an even drop instead of drop in back and slight raise in front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 For everyone's clarification, we have both Sports & HD (Heavy Duty) spring options for the rears. They do not refer to the Bilstien HD's. so front spring options are: a) JDM spec at -1.18" b) sport spec at -0.65" and rear is: a) sport spec -1.00" b) HD spec -0.50" correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 i get 4 fingers in front, 2 in back also with stock 2008 spec.b bilsteins + ralliteks. The drop doesn't look as good/even as pinks or other springs, but i don't care much about the looks. It's firm, and pitch/squat/roll is decreased alot. That's all i wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveZ Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Interesting, that is exactly what my car's stance is now...so chassis should be neutral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iON Performance Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 katalyst - Yes those are when installed with Bistein HD's or Spec-B suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_driving_fool Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Eibach Pro-Kit springs on my 07 spec B, stock Bilstein struts. Very happy with the ride and drop (approx 1"). Before and after pics. Yes thats my dirty forester next to it, the legacy could use a little washing too. http://www.angelfire.com/oh/Pfro/tdi/vfswap/leggybefore.JPG http://www.angelfire.com/oh/Pfro/tdi/vfswap/leggy1.JPG http://www.angelfire.com/oh/Pfro/tdi/vfswap/leggy2.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeguzik Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 There must be a story behind a journey that gets a car that dirty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryandigi Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 i get 4 fingers in front, 2 in back also with stock 2008 spec.b bilsteins + ralliteks. The drop doesn't look as good/even as pinks or other springs, but i don't care much about the looks. It's firm, and pitch/squat/roll is decreased alot. That's all i wanted. Definitely agree with the performance of the ralliteks....and for only 200 bucks and an afternoon of wrench work it is worth it Perfect set-up while I wait for the shocks to go out and then on to coil overs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeguzik Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 i get 4 fingers in front, 2 in back also with stock 2008 spec.b bilsteins + ralliteks. The drop doesn't look as good/even as pinks or other springs, but i don't care much about the looks. It's firm, and pitch/squat/roll is decreased alot. That's all i wanted. That sounds like it should be the punchline to a dirty joke. I bought the Rallitek's yesterday, so I am waiting on the delivery. After reading the reviews, factoring in the type of ride I wanted I went with the Rallitek's. I did not think the pinks or ions would be $200 bucks better for what I was looking for. With the money I saved, I will probably dump that into some sways, at least in the rear. Thanks everyone! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 has anyone used tein h-techs with the bilstein HDs? i wonder what the wheel gap is with those springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Here's how the Rallitek's look on mine: http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/marky339/IMG_4241-1.jpg http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/marky339/IMG_4242.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 ^ nice ! still clear the parking curb. that doens't look that bad at all, i thought the rear sag would be more noticeable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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