'08 STi suspension upgrade options

bondSTi · 04-19-2008, 04:08 PM

I'm looking for non-coilover suspension solutions. I would prefer a spring + sway bar option but haven't found anything yet. So far I'm only partially impressed with the stock suspension and thus am looking for less body roll and more predictability at moderate speeds.

And yes I searched first but I'm pretty sure the 2008 suspension setup is all new? If I'm wrong please tell me

HASTIhatch · 04-19-2008, 05:47 PM

Lowering would be nice but I think I'll first spend money on some anti-roll action. Lookin' for some options myself...

wrxsti03 · 04-19-2008, 06:21 PM

I think H&R makes springs only. Of course you could verify if Eibach makes them yet.

waktasz · 04-19-2008, 09:03 PM

AFAIK there are no front swaybars out by anyone yet. Rears I'm not sure, but then again I haven't looked.

bondSTi · 04-20-2008, 04:16 AM

cool I'll look into H&R. I ran H&R springs and Bilsteins on my old car and that was good setup for me. I'll do some more research today and see if I can stir anything up

Ok it looks like H&R has sport springs available though I haven't found a retailer selling them yet. Haven't found any shocks or cup kits yet either. I figure sways will make a noticable difference.

Another question: on past cars strut bars have typically been overkill however they seem to be fairly prevalent in Subaru modding. So my question is do people usually choose strut over sway or do a front strut rear sway, etc (or some other combination)?

FYI aparently Bilstein is offering pss9's already for the low low price of ~$2500

***solovus*** · 04-20-2008, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by waktasz

AFAIK there are no front swaybars out by anyone yet. Rears I'm not sure, but then again I haven't looked.

...cobb sells front sways.

waktasz · 04-20-2008, 05:08 AM

They have them on their site but they are out of stock. I don't believe they exist yet, at least I've never seen anyone actuially selling them, or any 08 owners having them yet. Same with the Perrin bar.

Scoobie08STi · 04-20-2008, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by waktasz

AFAIK there are no front swaybars out by anyone yet. Rears I'm not sure, but then again I haven't looked.

Got my front and rear swaybars through Harman Motive, they have a nice website, you should check it out

HASTIhatch · 04-20-2008, 06:49 AM

I just picked up a front upper strut bar by cusco; i paid 159 or so. they have them available at a couple different places, including harman. this won't make a huge difference in handling, but it's something i'm able to do right now right away so i'm just getting it done as the first basic suspension mod.

kts262 · 04-20-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bondSTi

cool I'll look into H&R. I ran H&R springs and Bilsteins on my old car and that was good setup for me. I'll do some more research today and see if I can stir anything up

Ok it looks like H&R has sport springs available though I haven't found a retailer selling them yet. Haven't found any shocks or cup kits yet either. I figure sways will make a noticable difference.

Another question: on past cars strut bars have typically been overkill however they seem to be fairly prevalent in Subaru modding. So my question is do people usually choose strut over sway or do a front strut rear sway, etc (or some other combination)?

FYI aparently Bilstein is offering pss9's already for the low low price of ~$2500

Since the 08 STi is so new stuff is still being developed.

Harman has made a rear sway bar which I believe is out, and both Cobb and Perrin are working on front bars but they still seem to be a few weeks out. I'm sure a number of shops are also in the middle of developing springs.

You'll probably have to wait until summer for the availability of more parts. A lot of companies are just coming out with 08 WRX springs now, and the WRX came out months before the STi.

Most people do both sways bars and strut bars. The knock off STi strut bars were insanely cheap so a lot of people got them and threw them on since they were like $40 for the pair. They mount in different spots so if you have the $ no reason not to do both. But for performance driving the sway bars help out a lot more. The only difference I've noticed with my strut bars are my car creeks a bit less when on bumpy roads.

wrxsti03 · 04-20-2008, 02:34 PM

Looks like Eibach makes springs and sway bars F and R.
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bondSTi · 04-20-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kts262

Since the 08 STi is so new stuff is still being developed.

Harman has made a rear sway bar which I believe is out, and both Cobb and Perrin are working on front bars but they still seem to be a few weeks out. I'm sure a number of shops are also in the middle of developing springs.

You'll probably have to wait until summer for the availability of more parts. A lot of companies are just coming out with 08 WRX springs now, and the WRX came out months before the STi.

Most people do both sways bars and strut bars. The knock off STi strut bars were insanely cheap so a lot of people got them and threw them on since they were like $40 for the pair. They mount in different spots so if you have the $ no reason not to do both. But for performance driving the sway bars help out a lot more. The only difference I've noticed with my strut bars are my car creeks a bit less when on bumpy roads.

Thank you man

That's exactly what I wanted to know!

bondSTi · 04-20-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wrxsti03

Looks like Eibach makes springs and sway bars F and R.
Eibach Springs - Performance Suspension, Lowering Springs, Shocks, Sway Bars, Coil-Overs and Wheel Spacers!

I'm not sure how I feel about Eibach. I had some bad experiences ~5+yrs ago... I know companies change but I'd stick w/ someone I know/trust unless I heard much much differently about Eibach now.

midnit · 04-20-2008, 03:06 PM

I'm also interested in some sways and a drop, just not sure if I want springs or full coilovers yet. I'm at a point where I don't mind waiting and seeing what becomes available though. Best not to rush into something you don't want!

GhoSStRyda · 04-20-2008, 03:15 PM

^^^ good advice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by HASTIhatch

I just picked up a front upper strut bar by cusco; i paid 159 or so. they have them available at a couple different places, including harman. this won't make a huge difference in handling, but it's something i'm able to do right now right away so i'm just getting it done as the first basic suspension mod.

diid you check if they had the rear cusco strut brace? last check, lead time was 8-10 weeks.

04-19-2008, 04:08 PM	#1
bondSTi Amateur STI Driver Car: OBP 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 25 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	'08 STi suspension upgrade options I'm looking for non-coilover suspension solutions. I would prefer a spring + sway bar option but haven't found anything yet. So far I'm only partially impressed with the stock suspension and thus am looking for less body roll and more predictability at moderate speeds. And yes I searched first but I'm pretty sure the 2008 suspension setup is all new? If I'm wrong please tell me This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-19-2008, 05:47 PM	#2
HASTIhatch Junior STI Driver Car: 08 Aspen STi Hatch Fav Mod: Stage 2 AP Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 149 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '08 STi suspension upgrade options Lowering would be nice but I think I'll first spend money on some anti-roll action. Lookin' for some options myself...

04-19-2008, 06:21 PM	#3
wrxsti03 Junior STI Driver Car: MY04 STi WRB Fav Mod: TBE, Street Tuner Posts: 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: '08 STi suspension upgrade options I think H&R makes springs only. Of course you could verify if Eibach makes them yet.

04-19-2008, 09:03 PM	#4
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 767 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '08 STi suspension upgrade options AFAIK there are no front swaybars out by anyone yet. Rears I'm not sure, but then again I haven't looked.

04-20-2008, 04:16 AM	#5
bondSTi Amateur STI Driver Car: OBP 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 25 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: '08 STi suspension upgrade options cool I'll look into H&R. I ran H&R springs and Bilsteins on my old car and that was good setup for me. I'll do some more research today and see if I can stir anything up Ok it looks like H&R has sport springs available though I haven't found a retailer selling them yet. Haven't found any shocks or cup kits yet either. I figure sways will make a noticable difference. Another question: on past cars strut bars have typically been overkill however they seem to be fairly prevalent in Subaru modding. So my question is do people usually choose strut over sway or do a front strut rear sway, etc (or some other combination)? FYI aparently Bilstein is offering pss9's already for the low low price of ~$2500 Last edited by bondSTi : 04-20-2008 at 05:05 AM.

04-20-2008, 05:08 AM	#7
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 767 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '08 STi suspension upgrade options They have them on their site but they are out of stock. I don't believe they exist yet, at least I've never seen anyone actuially selling them, or any 08 owners having them yet. Same with the Perrin bar.

04-20-2008, 06:49 AM	#9
HASTIhatch Junior STI Driver Car: 08 Aspen STi Hatch Fav Mod: Stage 2 AP Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 149 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '08 STi suspension upgrade options I just picked up a front upper strut bar by cusco; i paid 159 or so. they have them available at a couple different places, including harman. this won't make a huge difference in handling, but it's something i'm able to do right now right away so i'm just getting it done as the first basic suspension mod.

04-20-2008, 02:34 PM	#11
wrxsti03 Junior STI Driver Car: MY04 STi WRB Fav Mod: TBE, Street Tuner Posts: 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: '08 STi suspension upgrade options Looks like Eibach makes springs and sway bars F and R. Eibach Springs - Performance Suspension, Lowering Springs, Shocks, Sway Bars, Coil-Overs and Wheel Spacers!

04-20-2008, 03:06 PM	#14
midnit Silver Member Car: 08 Aspen White STI Location: Northern, VA Posts: 591 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '08 STi suspension upgrade options I'm also interested in some sways and a drop, just not sure if I want springs or full coilovers yet. I'm at a point where I don't mind waiting and seeing what becomes available though. Best not to rush into something you don't want!