nicd Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 Yes at this point the ride is stiffer but really no worse I feel than a WRX with STI /SPT set-up I had a spec C suspension on the WRX and it felt very similar. I will try and do what Kevin suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 [quote name='nicd']Yes at this point the ride is stiffer but really no worse I feel than a WRX with STI /SPT set-up I had a spec C suspension on the WRX and it felt very similar. I will try and do what Kevin suggested.[/quote] nicd, it's awesome that you're doing this. I was the GT wagon suspension guinea pig, and the WRX wagon guinea pig with the previous car. It's nice to see someone else stepping up to the plate with real, empirical data, rather than speculation. It is much appreciated, even if I have no interest in modding my car. I'll have questions for you later, however, once you get it all wrung out. What are your alignment settings, btw, and do they differ from stock? Kevin p.s. Okay, MORE questions... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 At this point I have used the same settings as the stock set-up. BTW we used the alingment settings from the setting bolts and the car tracked perfectly. At this point I can not say I am aware of other settings. More on the ride. The car does appear to be a little more jumpy nothing dramatic but more than stock, the speed bumps are like the STI set-up it just seems to soak it up. More to follow with pics and the differances I noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Cool Nic... keep us posted, and thanks for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanoswrx Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 What do you mean by "jumpy" like a floaty feeling when going through turns that have small inclines or declines that cause the weight to shift faster? Or jumpy like just bouncy when going over bumps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 Nooo there is no floating like a boat just the differance between wearing spikes and sneakers(in the spirit of the Olympic games). The car just feeds back every nook and cranny of the road, mind you with the Azenis I was already getting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 Here are the before and after pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 The numbers make me lie and some happy I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 The parts and the differances front strut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 Differance Rear Strut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 The 2 top mounts and the differance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 Last Pics of before and after I promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Looks like it drops the front about 1/2 an inch, and the rear over an inch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Nice. Would like to see how it performs in AutoX/race conditions now to per say an STi. Have you raced it or plan to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subysouth Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 First off - thanks Nic for all your work and sharing of info!!! I cant wait to hear more about the ride as the suspension break in. ss :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 I was not planning on auto-x the Wagon, but I will be taking it to the track before winter as I am curiouse to see how well sorted the car is. What I can say is that the turn in is very very sharp, leterally once you are past your apex if the car is pointed in the right direction and you go it just follows on through as if you did not have a big rear end. The main thing so far is that there is much less scrubbing of the front tires. The shocks do not seem to be scared of large potholes or speed bumps "a la SPT set up" I have never been in a STI so I can not compare as the only bits I had on the WRX was the spec C shocks with STI coils. It is not a forgiving suspension you will know you have a stiffer ride!! I feel it is quite livable but the car will be tested by the Wife soon so we should have a more objective opinion :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 That will indeed be the ultimate test! I've rode/driven an STi with pink springs, and I think despite being very sure-footed, it was decent enough for daily driving for me. If it's similar, I'm sure I could handle it easy enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSB Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 [quote name='nicd']It is not a forgiving suspension you will know you have a stiffer ride!! I feel it is quite livable but the car will be tested by the Wife soon so we should have a more objective opinion :)[/quote] My wife doesn't complain much about the ride although others have mentioned the firmness. She probably puts the bumps/jolts down to the state of the roads around Tokyo. The only thing that she moans about, bar the speed I drive at, is that the passenger seat feels very low down, and the JDM doesn't have much in the wasy of adjustments for the passenger seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Should we send you a few phone books MSB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanoswrx Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Wow thanks for doing all this and posting pics, the more pics the better I think :) Looks like the drop is just right for me. Gives it that lowered look but also still keeps around 5" of ground clearance for the snow and dirt I might go through :) Just wondering how much did this setup cost you? I think I might be going with this in the spring time when I get my wheels and tires too. Really would like to get rid of that floaty feeling in the rear of the legacy (same floaty feeling as a stock wrx). Also how was the install? how long did it take? I am guessing the fronts will be the same as the WRX, but the rears look more complicated, did you find it more or less complicated to do then the rears on the WRX? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatericguy Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 aww am i too late, how come i cant see any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 The pictures are on page 6 silly. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted August 20, 2004 Author Share Posted August 20, 2004 Install was a breeze thou I did not do it myself, if you have a good jack and some air tools no issues. The whole thing took about 90 mins. Just be waware to support the rear shocks with a jack as there is some compression before you can take out the lower rear bolt that attaches to the hub assembly. The wife did not so far mention anything other than why did you have to change the suspension was it broken? :roll: Actually maybe some of you might be saying this. The cost has been discussed at length previously I got these in for a combined price of about 75,000 JPY landed and brokered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Hmmm...now I'm debating to look for a set of these or wait for the revisioned struts.... 75,000 JPY = 685.105 USD, and that really isn't that bad! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady_bunch Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 [quote name='Drift Monkey']Hmmm...now I'm debating to look for a set of these or wait for the revisioned struts.... 75,000 JPY = 685.105 USD, and that really isn't that bad! 8)[/quote] Revisioned struts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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