fwa2500 Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 '04 sti struts with stock sti springs will lower it slightly, maybe half an inch at most. it looks stock, just a hell of alot better performing <--- '04 sti struts with '05 sti springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpundyk Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 '04 sti struts with stock sti springs will lower it slightly, maybe half an inch at most. it looks stock, just a hell of alot better performing <--- '04 sti struts with '05 sti springs How about 04 sti struts/h&r springs? I jus want like 1/2in lower then i already am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwa2500 Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 i doubt it will lower you much more if it all compared to the wrx struts, it will be bit stiffer though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpundyk Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Im fine with a stiff ride, thats what im going for! I gotta get endlinks frnt/rear, i have strut braces frnt/rear, lower ralli-tek 22mm frnt sway, stock sway for the rear. Will it be a noticable diff between wrx struts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted May 17, 2011 I Donated Share Posted May 17, 2011 Yes there is a VERY noticible difference in the WRX struts / springs. I love the set that I put on my 97 -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzard Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I have a 03 LOB Eddie Bauer VCD and a 98 Legacy L. I am wanting to swap the h6 & phase 2 VCD trans into the 98, but in order to have the VCD setup work correctly I am guessing I need to use the wheel speed sensors & ABS module from the 03. So my question is, will the suspension, hubs, ect from the 03 bolt into the 98? Or maybe will the wheel speed sensors from the 03 bolt into the 98 hubs? The 98 does have ABS. Just trying to iron out the details before I get both cars to the shop. If using the phase 2 trans & vcd gets too difficult I will just bolt the h6 up the the 98 trans and deal with the CEL. Thanks for your help Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwa2500 Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 in short, no. the 03s have a completely different rear suspension set-up, the front stuff will work though. i have no idea about the sensors though.... good luck with the swap, EZ30s are great engines Im fine with a stiff ride, thats what im going for! I gotta get endlinks frnt/rear, i have strut braces frnt/rear, lower ralli-tek 22mm frnt sway, stock sway for the rear. Will it be a noticable diff between wrx struts? yes, the sti struts will be noticeably stiffer and maybe slightly lower, but im not 100% sure on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzard Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I just realized you are correct. I had a 2002 OBS on the rack yesterday and noticed the difference. The cradle might bolt up, but the strut and strut mounting location is completely different. I can however use the rear brakes. I might have to just use the 98 phase 1 trans and maybe upgrade to the 5eat or Manual later down the road. The Phase 1 & 2 4eat should have the same wiring harness's correct? The 03 TCU should plug into the 98 harness correct? Again thanks for the help. Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwa2500 Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 i honestly dont know much about the trans differences or electronics wish i could help but the only stuff i really know is suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallybrothers Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Has anybody ever heard of receland coilovers? they seem kind of like ebay coilovers but maybe not... Just thought I would get some advice from some more experienced owners. http://www.racelandus.com/p-127-coilover-kit-for-subaru-impreza-rs-wrx-sti-2nd-gen.aspx I can get a pair of these for 350 with only 2500miles on them or search for 04 STI struts to match some 05 STI springs... I can get some 05 STI springs with 50k for $50, and just wait until matching struts surface themselves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I am going to be running 04 STI springs on my 04 WRX struts here soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallybrothers Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I am going to be running 04 STI springs on my 04 WRX struts here soon. What springs are you running on now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richondo Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 how can i tell if i really do have sti "suspension" on my car? as stated by previous owner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwa2500 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 the strut bodies should be red/pink if they are off a usdm '04 sti, the springs would be black with i *think* two purple dots, but im not sure on those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richondo Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 two purple dots where? i know they're black but since i don't know what to look for, then i don't know what i'm looking at haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwa2500 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 should look like this: http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad114/absubie/DSCN3028.jpg (not my photo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richondo Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 i will look, thanks for the help. well if i don't have them, any clues on what to look for to see what i actually do have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcasey Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 i know gr2's are stiffer than stock struts and i know sti struts are stiffer than stock struts. How are gr2's relative to STI strut's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd5zmg Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I successfully installed a set of 04 STi KYBs with a set of Red Prodrive's. So far so good. 100% better than the old blown stock ones on this 98 Leggy. I need to get poly bushings, new Anti-Sway bars and rear strut tower for this ride. Oh and can't wait to get an alignment. Then I'll be on the look out for a 02 WRX or 04 STi... BTW! The drop in the front was about an inch and in the rear half an inch... I like the new look and the drive is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic1992 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 So i have read that putting on outback suspension or a forester suspension would raise my 95 Legacy, what other ways could i lift the car and what other aftermarket parts could i get for it to make the car rally ready for a tight budget? Im new to the forums but Im going to Wyotech so fabrication or anything else is not a problem, my budget is just limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 What springs are you running on now? 04 WRX springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted June 1, 2011 I Donated Share Posted June 1, 2011 04 WRX springs I think you should lift your car and put 31 inch BFG AT tires on there...lol -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Haha that would be a blast. Maybe someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richondo Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 my springs have different color dots... i'm so confused haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwa2500 Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 what colours? can you post a couple photos? ill see if i can dig anything up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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