JD's 07 STI: X-Brace causing oversteer, should I switch sways? - Page 3

3k1n · 02-13-2008, 07:28 AM

The GTspec subframe looks hawt. But i don't like the idea of getting rid of the splash guard especially since i live in MA. was it worth the money you spent on it? thinking abou getting the fender braces, do you feel that it is worth the money ?

amg destroyer · 02-13-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JD_STI

is everyone dead around here? no love? Maybe I should retire this thread and crawl back under my car/cave.

Im here

Those parts look awesome. Glad that you like them.

JD_STI · 02-13-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 3k1n

The GTspec subframe looks hawt. But i don't like the idea of getting rid of the splash guard especially since i live in MA. was it worth the money you spent on it? thinking abou getting the fender braces, do you feel that it is worth the money ?

yeah, I'm working on designing an all aluminium under panel.

The GTspec fender braces are by far best design as far as fender braces go. Other's just mimmic the eom ones but use thicker/stronger material. The GTspec's are completely re-engineered & use triangulation to attach at 4 points instead of just 2.

I didn't have to try to notice the difference after I initialy installed them & drove around for the first time. The result was VERY obvious. Turn-in and steering responce was iimproved dratastically. I highly recommend them.

alphaSTI · 02-13-2008, 08:33 AM

Glad you like the GT spec subframe braces. I'm contemplating them myself...

***VSGTS14*** · 02-13-2008, 08:47 AM

i gotta pick up those fender braces one day, they look sweet as hell.

IUSTi · 02-13-2008, 08:54 AM

where did you get those lugs from? those look sexy and I have the same combo as you so im thinking of getting those(OBP on 57F Rays)

munky69 · 02-13-2008, 08:58 AM

so emo! i wonder if that subframe would work with the cusco tray? looks good, nice stuff. all parts on my wish list

lovesmysuby · 02-13-2008, 09:13 AM

Could you have flipped the bottom bolt for the endlinks to gain more clearance?

importfanatic17 · 02-13-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by munky69

i wonder if that subframe would work with the cusco tray? looks good, nice stuff. all parts on my wish list

I was wondering the same thing and oddly enough, most of these parts are on my wish list too.

OP, I just noticed this journal and I have to say that you are making great progress. One of the more "focused" journals, nice job!

JD_STI · 02-13-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by VSGTS14

i gotta pick up those fender braces one day, they look sweet as hell.

Thanks! The install is not difficult, just tedious, especially aligning the fenders back up.

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Originally Posted by IUSTi

where did you get those lugs from? those look sexy and I have the same combo as you so im thinking of getting those(OBP on 57F Rays)

Harman Motive talk to Brett

I should have my new 57F's in 2-3 weeks. I feel a bit stupid for paying that much for lugs so they better look good on the car.

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Originally Posted by munky69

so emo! i wonder if that subframe would work with the cusco tray? looks good, nice stuff. all parts on my wish list

hahah emo, I'm a mess.

The Cusco under tray requires the Cusco front lip, which is very expensive.

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Originally Posted by lovesmysuby

Could you have flipped the bottom bolt for the endlinks to gain more clearance?

yesh, but it hasn't hit on the bar yet. I've checked. I have seen other people flip it though, which is probably the proper way to do it.

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Originally Posted by importfanatic17

OP, I just noticed this journal and I have to say that you are making great progress. One of the more "focused" journals, nice job!

Thank you! I've spent a lot of time researching parts & reviews.

It began with the TIC bushings, then the shifter, and then I got a little OCD about the chassis & suspension. The handling of the car has completely transformed already and I haven't even got the coilovers on there yet.

I see most people focusing on more power before they even touch the suspension. I decided to take the other route.

redfoxn1 · 02-15-2008, 08:36 AM

I have an 07 STI blue, and i'm planning doing alot of the mods u did. Nice journal.

JD_STI · 02-26-2008, 05:59 PM

Zzyzx EM Sport Coilovers
Stage 2: DA front & rear

Front plates are Noltec Camber/Castor
Rears are Cusco

Springs are Swift 10k/7k

The quality and workmanship is absolutely amazing. The pictures do no justice.

Once I get the new wheels they're going on.

T3h_Clap · 02-28-2008, 05:45 AM

ooh pretty.

loworbitSI · 02-28-2008, 05:49 AM

Those look incredible!

Blup · 02-28-2008, 06:27 AM

wow I'm not sure i've ever been so attracted to a piece of mechanical equipment before... but those are legitimately sexy.

02-13-2008, 07:28 AM	#31
3k1n Junior STI Driver Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: APS TBE R1 Location: Boston Posts: 105 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: JD's 07 STI: 02/12/08 GTspec Subframe & Whiteline Bars Installed (w/ lots of pics The GTspec subframe looks hawt. But i don't like the idea of getting rid of the splash guard especially since i live in MA. was it worth the money you spent on it? thinking abou getting the fender braces, do you feel that it is worth the money ? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-13-2008, 08:33 AM	#34
alphaSTI The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 Aspen White/Gold Fav Mod: Öhlins FP Location: SoCal Posts: 915 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: JD's 07 STI: 02/12/08 GTspec Subframe & Whiteline Bars Installed (w/ lots of pics Glad you like the GT spec subframe braces. I'm contemplating them myself...

02-13-2008, 08:47 AM	#35
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,850 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: JD's 07 STI: 02/12/08 GTspec Subframe & Whiteline Bars Installed (w/ lots of pics i gotta pick up those fender braces one day, they look sweet as hell.

02-13-2008, 08:54 AM	#36
IUSTi Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Bilstein PSS9 Coilvers Location: NJ(Home)/IN(College) Posts: 1,272 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: JD's 07 STI: 02/12/08 GTspec Subframe & Whiteline Bars Installed (w/ lots of pics where did you get those lugs from? those look sexy and I have the same combo as you so im thinking of getting those(OBP on 57F Rays)

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munky69 S204 Racer Car: 04 STi, 06 Altima Fav Mod: jailbreak Location: SOsocal Posts: 3,004 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: JD's 07 STI: 02/12/08 GTspec Subframe & Whiteline Bars Installed (w/ lots of pics so emo! i wonder if that subframe would work with the cusco tray? looks good, nice stuff. all parts on my wish list

02-13-2008, 09:13 AM	#38
lovesmysuby Junior STI Driver Car: 06 WRB STi Fav Mod: All stock Location: Bakersfield Posts: 192 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: JD's 07 STI: 02/12/08 GTspec Subframe & Whiteline Bars Installed (w/ lots of pics Could you have flipped the bottom bolt for the endlinks to gain more clearance?

02-15-2008, 08:36 AM	#41
redfoxn1 Amateur STI Driver Car: 07Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Baby car seat Location: Toronto Posts: 15 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: JD's 07 STI: 02/12/08 GTspec Subframe & Whiteline Bars Installed (w/ lots of pics I have an 07 STI blue, and i'm planning doing alot of the mods u did. Nice journal.

02-26-2008, 05:59 PM	#42
JD_STI Spec C Club Car: 07 STI Fav Mod: Zzyzx Coilovers Location: SoCal Posts: 1,194 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: JD's 07 STI: 02/26/08 Zzyzx EM Sport Coilovers arrived (Pics found here) Zzyzx EM Sport Coilovers Stage 2: DA front & rear Front plates are Noltec Camber/Castor Rears are Cusco Springs are Swift 10k/7k The quality and workmanship is absolutely amazing. The pictures do no justice. Once I get the new wheels they're going on. Last edited by JD_STI : 02-27-2008 at 10:26 PM.

02-28-2008, 05:45 AM	#43
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Pompano Beach Posts: 21,214 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: JD's 07 STI: 02/26/08 Zzyzx EM Sport Coilovers arrived (Pics found here) ooh pretty.

02-28-2008, 05:49 AM	#44
loworbitSI Professional STI Driver Car: 2004.5 Subaru WRX ST Fav Mod: 17x10s Location: Columbus OH Posts: 418 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: JD's 07 STI: 02/26/08 Zzyzx EM Sport Coilovers arrived (Pics found here) Those look incredible!

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Blup Junior STI Driver Car: Sonic Yellow Bugeye Fav Mod: SZ55 Turbo Location: North Bergen, NJ Posts: 74 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: JD's 07 STI: 02/26/08 Zzyzx EM Sport Coilovers arrived (Pics found here) wow I'm not sure i've ever been so attracted to a piece of mechanical equipment before... but those are legitimately sexy. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.