s2baru Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Please do good sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue77 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 http://www.importimageracing.com/bc-racing-br-series-coilover-kit-for-10-12-subaru-legacy.html On the right you have option to add Swifts. Talk to Josh and ask him if you can get $150 off if you order the coilovers w/ swift springs . Thanks for this link. I am on the short list for RCE shock/strut project but if that doesn't pan out I think I might go the BC route. Check that, I would definitely go the BC route. Hell, if these would have been out before I put in my pre-order I would have done this... I'm just here for the mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denn Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 im on the fence here.. I have a 2012 outback 3.6r and what to lower it.. I know no one can guarantee that one kit will fit but Im willing to invest money to find out.. Here are my options.. Coilovers - BC Racing and it looks like Fourtune Auto 500 makes a possible kit.. About $1300 Stock 2013 Legacy 3.6R Shocks and Springs.. About $700 Japanese Set Ups - Cusco for the 2.5i Legacy Outback.. $2300 So what does the community think think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satkye Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Ill add a fortune auto picture here to. I will play over the weekend and get you a review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Types4 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 im on the fence here.. I have a 2012 outback 3.6r and what to lower it.. I know no one can guarantee that one kit will fit but Im willing to invest money to find out.. Here are my options.. Coilovers - BC Racing and it looks like Fourtune Auto 500 makes a possible kit.. About $1300 Stock 2013 Legacy 3.6R Shocks and Springs.. About $700 Japanese Set Ups - Cusco for the 2.5i Legacy Outback.. $2300 So what does the community think think? FWIW the 2013 Legacy shocks and springs may just be 2010-2012 Legacy GT shocks and springs, so I'm not sure it would be much of an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepr56 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I thought the GT and 3.6R already shared shocks, and that the only difference was the front springs due to the engine weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Types4 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I'm not sure on that. I just remember reading somewhere that the GT had different shocks than the 2.5i and 3.6r. Best bet would be to check with the dealer parts department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby-GT Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I was trying to confirm this info as I am looking to get a set of Swifts for my 2013. The Swifts are made for the GT struts/shocks. How can I find the part numbers from the FredBeans site? FWIW the 2013 Legacy shocks and springs may just be 2010-2012 Legacy GT shocks and springs, so I'm not sure it would be much of an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I was trying to confirm this info as I am looking to get a set of Swifts for my 2013. The Swifts are made for the GT struts/shocks. How can I find the part numbers from the FredBeans site? Email Ryan. Probably your best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelino1968 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 (edited) Hi everyone. Sometimes when I go through a hole or something similar in a curve, my steering wheel makes a 1 cm move inwards, then rushes back in its previous position. In that instant (while the steering wheel moves), the car seems to "lose contact with the ground". So I would like to stiffen up things. I am on stock 16" wheels with 205/60's, which I have to maintain (mandatory measures for this car in Italy). Reading through this thread - I suppose I should get: 1. thing - Whiteline RSB (22mm adjustable + mount support brace -> BSR49XZ) 2. thing - get a Whiteline Front Brace strut Tower (-> KSB 639) => or what else ? For the moment I don't want to go for coilovers (too expensive for my wallet ). Thanks for Your help. Edited November 8, 2012 by michelino1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneDoubleN Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Neither of those are going to solve your "losing contact with the ground" issue over a hole, that's a damping problem which can only be solved by, replacing your dampers with something like Bilsteins (which are still not yet in production). That being said, a RSB makes a big difference on these cars. You can also use a 19mm STI RSB and save about $100. A front strut tower brace is ok, GT Spec is another option, Whiteline is good too, neither are going to make much of a noticeable difference (although that being said, I've usually ended up putting front strut tower bars on my cars because it's a cheap 5min mod that makes the SLIGHTEST of differences in initial turn in response). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gborja888 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) I wanted to add to this thread my existing suspension setup as well as compilation of those available coilovers for 5th gen legy in China as well as other known coilovers that will fit the 5th gen: Here's my suspension setup: TEIN Type Flex Coilovers Cusco 25mm front sway bar Cusco 18mm rear sway bar CIDEP front and rear chassis braces CIDEP front tower strut bar Kartboy front and rear endlinks Hardrace front upper and LCA bushings (used to be WL and AVO bushings, but find it too much increase in NVH) Still not yet installed: WL roll center kit Summit racing/GTSPEC rear adjustable LCA Summit racing/GTSPEC rear adjustable toe control arm The common coilovers available in China for the 5th gen: TEIN type flex BC Racing KW V3 HKS Hipermax III D2 Racing CUSCO sports zero 2E Other known coilovers available in Japan for 5th gen: RS-R Basic-i RS-R Best-i HKS Hipermax IV Bilstein PSS10 Aftermarket Springs : HR Springs Tein High Tech Springs Eibach Springs Aftermarket Struts : Bilstein Struts B12 I still don't know what's the difference between the JDM and USDM suspension, but I've seen someone order their KW V3 coilover here from US and install them to their car without issues. After I have my new rims installed, I will post some pictures. Edited November 9, 2012 by Gborja888 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelino1968 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 @Gborja888: Thanks for the availability list You put up. KW is German (Fichtenberg), so no wonder they manufacture a version that fits JDM (= EURO), while the USDM version is made at their California site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndicate Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Ill add a fortune auto picture here to. I will play over the weekend and get you a review. ...so how did the Fortune Autos work out for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 What spring rates are people running? Like 8/9?????......or go stiffer for a dd with 70% of the time being interstate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstrusk Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) I did a fair amount of searching (albeit not exhaustive) but couldn't find any concrete info. I'm wondering what the stock balance is like on the 5th gen, and how much stiffness shift is needed to tip the car back to neutral? There are a fair amt of options out there to change handling behavior and I'm wondering if anyone can speak to this... I've only owned the car for about a week now so I don't have enough seat time to tell for myself yet. Ex) Stock understeers like "the world's largest hog" at the county fair, upgrading to 20mm rear sway neutrals out the car (or a 24mm), etc etc. Edited November 24, 2012 by bigstrusk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtftw Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Anyone with Megan coilovers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidermanMTL Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I have megans... MY BUILD TAKE 2 : http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/spideys-12lgt-take-2-266018.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtftw Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I've heard that they're the same as D2 and ISC. Those coilovers ride fairly well for a family car/hard parker. Do the Megans ride smooth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidermanMTL Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 With the adjust ability my wife still hasn't figured out I changed them... I set them hard for the track and soft for street... MY BUILD TAKE 2 : http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/spideys-12lgt-take-2-266018.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtftw Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 So what you're saying is that they're wife approved? I also have two kids, I just want my car lowered and a little stiffer for every day use, then softer for long drives with the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstrusk Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 impressive, passing the wife(y) test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidermanMTL Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Yup.. the megans have 32 levels.... I set it at about 16 and the wife(and 5month old) haven't noticed... but if I set them on the hardest setting.. they respond well, but are a little annoying on average streets. MY BUILD TAKE 2 : http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/spideys-12lgt-take-2-266018.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtftw Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Great, I might just order those today before the wife notices that I have money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidermanMTL Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 CAN SOMEONE STICKY THIS PLEASE!... it keeps coming up.. over and over and over again.... MY BUILD TAKE 2 : http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/spideys-12lgt-take-2-266018.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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