scoobyscoodle Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I don't know of anyone with a 6MT in an Outback... As soon as my budget permits I'm thinking of the same setup in my 06 swp obxt as well, it's a race to the finish line! obxt with sti 6spd, almost cooler than an sti imo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Almost? Definitely cooler. If all goes according to plan, I'll have my brembos installed by spring! [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 ^+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 BUMP how is this suspension working out for you now? I'm considering doing the same thing based on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflatlander15 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 ^ Same. I should be getting my pinks in a few days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Wow, I didn't realize that I've had this setup for almost a year! I do still like it a lot. Far better than coilovers. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Far better than which coilovers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 This is the first time in my memory I've heard of bilsteins + Rev C's being described as far smoother than the stock outback suspension. I've heard far more planted/firmer, but from BACS description is sounds like the ride quality itself is superior than stock. I consider the stock outback to have amazing ride quality with just too much handling slop, roll, and pitch. If bilsteins + rev c springs maintains the ride quality, or somehow improves it, while making the car much more connected and eliminating the roll/squat/pitch....well that sounds perfect. I'm evaluating my options now since my stock LGT suspension is pretty much worn out. I would like to go with a better top-hat and perhaps better springs w/ similar ride height. I like Konis, but from what I understand you basically use stock soggy tophats (unless you can upgrade to group-n's?). ANyway, good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Phil is the suspension supple enough you would trust it to transport a newborn baby on a somewhat rough road? If so, I'm basically sold. OEM suspension is superior to my Dodge Durango when going over rough road or potholes. I don't mind somewhat stiffer/transfer of energy but it can't be as solid my LGT on KW2 coils rolling on 35 rubber. Compromise, compromise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Far better than which coilovers? Better than the DA Enduratech's I had, the BC/Megan's I'd driven in other cars, and about the same as the KW's I've driven on a friends STi. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 This is the first time in my memory I've heard of bilsteins + Rev C's being described as far smoother than the stock outback suspension. I've heard far more planted/firmer, but from BACS description is sounds like the ride quality itself is superior than stock. I consider the stock outback to have amazing ride quality with just too much handling slop, roll, and pitch. If bilsteins + rev c springs maintains the ride quality, or somehow improves it, while making the car much more connected and eliminating the roll/squat/pitch....well that sounds perfect. I'm evaluating my options now since my stock LGT suspension is pretty much worn out. I would like to go with a better top-hat and perhaps better springs w/ similar ride height. I like Konis, but from what I understand you basically use stock soggy tophats (unless you can upgrade to group-n's?). ANyway, good stuff. It's definitely stiffer, but overall I prefer the ride quality of my Outback now than I did when it was on stock suspension. On coilovers, it was far too stiff for a street car on the roads we have out here. I am also not on rev-C springs any more. I'm on JDM Wagon Pinks. The pinks are perfect for the HD struts. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Phil is the suspension supple enough you would trust it to transport a newborn baby on a somewhat rough road? If so, I'm basically sold. OEM suspension is superior to my Dodge Durango when going over rough road or potholes. I don't mind somewhat stiffer/transfer of energy but it can't be as solid my LGT on KW2 coils rolling on 35 rubber. Compromise, compromise... Define your rough roads. Here, there isn't much problem and I wouldn't have any concerns transporting a newborn/infant. Right now, on BIG bumps and REALLY pockmarked roads, I hit the rear bumpstops, but that won't be the case much longer. I'm going to be lifting the car a bit to avoid that and it should be butter smooth. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongzilla Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Do you have current pictures of your OB? What are your tire specs? I've been through BC Coils and koni yellow/rallitek springs but I haven't been satisfied yet. Planning on going to Bilstein next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/bac52/IMG_20110207_100049.jpg http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/bac52/IMG_20110206_085533.jpg Those are the only two current pictures I have. It's still a little low. Tires are 225/55/17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S+ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongzilla Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 The first picture, the front seems lower then the second. Do you have any rubbing issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 BAC, any chance you could get a side photo a bit lower? I'd like to see the rear wheel gap. When the OB gets low, the rear wheel pushes up and forwards and I don't like that off-centered look I guess with spacers it would work OK but I don't know if I like the idea of monkeying around with them. I really want a better ride quality than with my Megans, but I also really like the stability the Megans give on sweeping highway curves and twisty back-roads. How does the Bilstein setup compare from a stability standpoint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'll take a few pics tomorrow. Stability is great. Steering geometry isn't ideal because it's so low right now, but the Whiteline RCK and my spacers will solve that. The spacers will be done next week, finally! [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Thanks. This is the problem with cobbling together Legacy stuff. The steering is off, the spacing is off, etc, etc, etc... I wonder if I'd just be happy with softer springs for the coilovers? Or is it the damping that gives the car the rough ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongzilla Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Do you notice any tire rubbing in the front? They say the front wheels moves back a little when dropping a OB. Is there something that can fix this. I was constantly rubbing on the front and back inner wheel well when I was lowered on Koni yellow and rallitek springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP XT Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Phil, So you got your spacers made? What worked out to be the proper thickness to get back to 15.5" (or thereabouts) on teh pink springs? I'm trying to decide whether to go with specb front springs and lgt wagon rear springs mated with Bilstein HD's or use the pinks (more expensive). Its my understanding that putting in the spacers and swapping the rear bumpstops to legacy bumpstops resolves the issues associated with bumpy roads and whacking the stops. If your spacers are working - are you going to make additional sets or are you willing to share the drawings so i can make a set? Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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