GR Sedan: Waramp's 2011 Subaru WRX STI - 19" Gold Advan RS & ChargeSpeed CF Lip Kit - Page 19

JT7Dust · 02-11-11, 11:24 AM

Did you not install your mudflaps? I noticed them on your list but not in the photos. Just curious. Great looking car!

***WarAmp*** · 02-11-11, 08:06 PM

Lots of fun today at Dales Alignment! I will post new pictures tomorrow and HELL yes... the RCE yellows and Sways make a big difference!

I also tried on a set of Matte Black Rotas 18x9.5 +40, 265/35/18 with 2.75" of lip! to make sure when my Advans arrive I wont' have any rubbing issues

PS - Thanks goes out to James for giving me a 5 hour in detail suspension engineering 101.

kuruptracing · 02-11-11, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waramp

Lots of fun today at Dales Alignment! I will post new pictures tomorrow and HELL yes... the RCE yellows and Sways make a big difference!

I also tried on a set of 18x10 +38 265s/35/18 to make sure when my Advans arrive I wont' have any rubbing issues

How was the ride with the RCE's? Any bumpier at all? How much do they lower the car also?

***WarAmp*** · 02-11-11, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuruptracing

How was the ride with the RCE's? Any bumpier at all? How much do they lower the car also?

I took a bumpy road to the shop before the install and then took the same road again afterwords. I did not notice anything different with regards to being bumpier or a rougher ride, but I did notice the springs recover much faster keeping the car planted. Since the 2011s are already 5mm lower compared to the 08-10s there's only a 10mm drop with the yellows (on paper). I will do measurements again in a few months to see if things change.

The rear looks amazing and you can stuff 265s without any rubbing.

***WarAmp*** · 02-12-11, 12:49 PM

Racecomp Engineering Install
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Install List

Racecomp Engineering Steering rack bushings
Racecomp Engineering Yellow Springs
Racecomp Engineering 25mm Front Sway Bar
Racecomp Engineering 25mm Rear Sway Bar
Test Fit Some Matte Black Rotas 18x9.5 +40, 265/35/18 with 2.75" of lip!

Alignment:

Front Left/Right Caster 6.40/6.40
Front Left/Right Camber -1.50/-1.50
Front Left/Right Toe 0/0
Rear Left/Right Camber -1.60/-1.60
Rear Left/Right Toe 0/0

Arriving at Dales Alignment (Canadian distributor for Racecomp Engineering) first thing in the morning to meet with Jason Trentini.

Stock Springs vs Racecomp Engineering Yellow Springs

Stock 22mm Front Sway Bar vs Racecomp Engineering 25mm Front Sway Bar

Preparing to hoist the car.

Getting ready to start the install.

This little guy (stock) allows a lot of camber adjustment for the front.

This would be considered "suspension porn" to some people

Racecomp Engineering Yellow Springs are now installed

Racecomp Engineering 25mm Rear Sway Bar

Racecomp Engineering 25mm Front Sway Bar

After installing all the Racecomp Engineering hardware we decided to test fit some Matte Black Rotas 18x9.5 +40, 265/35/18 with 2.75" of lip!. The STI is going into the bay to get an alignment.

Another Angle

Getting the Alignment done.

Picture of the rear after the alignment

A special thanks goes out to Jason Trentini. I now know why he's considered by many to be one of the top Subaru suspension guru's.

***GA Scooby*** · 02-12-11, 01:12 PM

I wanted the coilovers from RCE but it seems as though the springs do a good job on lowering the car the right way just fine.

***WarAmp*** · 02-12-11, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Scooby

I wanted the coilovers from RCE but it seems as though the springs do a good job on lowering the car the right way just fine.

I had no problem buying KW 3s for the car as that was what I initially requested, but James at Dales Alignment wanted me to try this setup first. It was a good call as I'm not tracking the car and the handling is day and night over stock.

***GA Scooby*** · 02-12-11, 01:20 PM

The Tarmac 2's are around the same price as the KW V3's too. I will be tracking though and will need the adjustability. Hmmmmm decisions decisions

***WarAmp*** · 02-12-11, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Scooby

The Tarmac 2's are around the same price as the KW V3's too. I will be tracking though and will need the adjustability. Hmmmmm decisions decisions

If I decide to track down the road I will have to make that same choice

Len M · 02-12-11, 01:56 PM

Looking good. Any pic's with the stock wheels?

02-11-11, 11:24 AM	#181
JT7Dust Silver Member Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: SWP 11 STI Sedan Fav Mod: Coming Soon My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 64	Re: Waramp's 2011 Subaru WRX STI - 19" Gold Advan RS & ChargeSpeed CF Kit on its way! Did you not install your mudflaps? I noticed them on your list but not in the photos. Just curious. Great looking car!

02-11-11, 08:06 PM	#182
*WarAmp* Platinum Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 2011 White WRX STi Fav Mod: My hot JDM Wife My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 410	Re: Waramp's 2011 Subaru WRX STI - 19" Gold Advan RS & ChargeSpeed CF Kit on its way! Lots of fun today at Dales Alignment! I will post new pictures tomorrow and HELL yes... the RCE yellows and Sways make a big difference! I also tried on a set of Matte Black Rotas 18x9.5 +40, 265/35/18 with 2.75" of lip! to make sure when my Advans arrive I wont' have any rubbing issues PS - Thanks goes out to James for giving me a 5 hour in detail suspension engineering 101. __________________ 2011 Subaru WRX STI - Sport Tech Sedan Mad Dad / JPM Coachworks / TWM Performance / WC Lathe Werks / Blue Bat Overlays / Perrin Performance / Kartboy/ Subtle Solutions / Charge Speed / Advans / Kics / SMY - Cluster Maker / Rally Armor / Racecomp Engineering Last edited by WarAmp; 02-13-11 at 03:36 PM.

02-12-11, 12:49 PM	#185
*WarAmp* Platinum Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 2011 White WRX STi Fav Mod: My hot JDM Wife My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 410	Re: Waramp's 2011 Subaru WRX STI - 19" Gold Advan RS & ChargeSpeed CF Kit on its way! Racecomp Engineering Install -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Install List Racecomp Engineering Steering rack bushings Racecomp Engineering Yellow Springs Racecomp Engineering 25mm Front Sway Bar Racecomp Engineering 25mm Rear Sway Bar Test Fit Some Matte Black Rotas 18x9.5 +40, 265/35/18 with 2.75" of lip! Alignment: Front Left/Right Caster 6.40/6.40 Front Left/Right Camber -1.50/-1.50 Front Left/Right Toe 0/0 Rear Left/Right Camber -1.60/-1.60 Rear Left/Right Toe 0/0 Arriving at Dales Alignment (Canadian distributor for Racecomp Engineering) first thing in the morning to meet with Jason Trentini. Stock Springs vs Racecomp Engineering Yellow Springs Stock 22mm Front Sway Bar vs Racecomp Engineering 25mm Front Sway Bar Preparing to hoist the car. Getting ready to start the install. This little guy (stock) allows a lot of camber adjustment for the front. This would be considered "suspension porn" to some people Racecomp Engineering Yellow Springs are now installed Racecomp Engineering 25mm Rear Sway Bar Racecomp Engineering 25mm Front Sway Bar After installing all the Racecomp Engineering hardware we decided to test fit some Matte Black Rotas 18x9.5 +40, 265/35/18 with 2.75" of lip!. The STI is going into the bay to get an alignment. Another Angle Another Angle Getting the Alignment done. Picture of the rear after the alignment A special thanks goes out to Jason Trentini. I now know why he's considered by many to be one of the top Subaru suspension guru's. __________________ 2011 Subaru WRX STI - Sport Tech Sedan Mad Dad / JPM Coachworks / TWM Performance / WC Lathe Werks / Blue Bat Overlays / Perrin Performance / Kartboy/ Subtle Solutions / Charge Speed / Advans / Kics / SMY - Cluster Maker / Rally Armor / Racecomp Engineering Last edited by WarAmp; 02-23-11 at 08:52 AM.

02-12-11, 01:12 PM	#186
*GA Scooby* Zompocolypse survivor... Feedback Score: 6 reviews Car: Anti-Redneck mobile Fav Mod: Tarmac T2's! My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warner Robins, Ga Posts: 3,309	Re: Waramp's 2011 Subaru WRX STI - 19" Gold Advan RS & ChargeSpeed CF Kit on its way! I wanted the coilovers from RCE but it seems as though the springs do a good job on lowering the car the right way just fine.

02-12-11, 01:20 PM	#188
*GA Scooby* Zompocolypse survivor... Feedback Score: 6 reviews Car: Anti-Redneck mobile Fav Mod: Tarmac T2's! My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warner Robins, Ga Posts: 3,309	Re: Waramp's 2011 Subaru WRX STI - 19" Gold Advan RS & ChargeSpeed CF Kit on its way! The Tarmac 2's are around the same price as the KW V3's too. I will be tracking though and will need the adjustability. Hmmmmm decisions decisions

02-12-11, 01:56 PM	#190
Len M IWSTI Explorer Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: White '11 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 7	Re: Waramp's 2011 Subaru WRX STI - 19" Gold Advan RS & ChargeSpeed CF Kit on its way! Looking good. Any pic's with the stock wheels?

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