Rce Yellows Installed on a 04 STi

Nasioc_STi · 02-20-2008, 08:34 PM

just got the v2 springs installed with the rce bump stops . the car sits a tad lower then stock , wish it was alittle bit lower in the front . the passenger side rear sits lower then the drivers side " which drives me insane " . seems like the car handles much better but that could be from the camber its on right now since i still have to get it aligned . the springs make the car waaaay softer over bumps then the stock 04 sti springs , its way softer .

Updated Info

i bought these springs used from another person here , the rears were used and the fronts were new v2 replacements . were i received them in the box there was four bump stops inside . i automatically thought two were for the rear , after searching just now i found out there not . so i guess they were extras that came with the new springs ..... real question is should i remove the rears and put the stockers back in or keep the shorter stops in the rear ????

amg destroyer · 02-20-2008, 08:37 PM

The springs should settle over time, giving you a slightly lower stance. Glad to hear the positive review. Words can't describe how much I want these springs. Post some installed pics too

SonicBoom · 02-20-2008, 10:08 PM

I don't see how you think their softer... I have the V2's on my 06' and they'll rattle your teeth out over rough roads...

Nasioc_STi · 02-20-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SonicBoom

I don't see how you think their softer... I have the V2's on my 06' and they'll rattle your teeth out over rough roads...

04 STi's are supposed to have the roughest riding stock set up through out the other years .

example

stock springs - if you tried to rock the car sideways it wouldn't move or push it down it wouldn't move

rce v2's have play and your able to rock the car alittle bit and compress them when pushing down on the fender .

find someone with a stock 04 STi and drive it .

Nick32 · 02-20-2008, 11:50 PM

just installed my yellows the other day! love them so far, heres a quick shot of the car right after they were put on, im hoping they settle a little more.

Nasioc_STi · 02-21-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Nasioc_STi

the passenger side rear sits lower then the drivers side " which drives me insane " .

ok . i just fixed this problem in less then 30 seconds . the rear on both sides now sits level .

i was using the finger method to determine the space between the fender . before the fix it was :

two fingers on the fronts
one on the drivers side rear and none on the passenger side rear

now its two up front and one on the rear .

forgot awhile back that the black inside rubber trim came off on the drivers side while driving . so i just now took the passenger side one off , and walla the car sits level in the rear ..... lol ..... the rubber looks like it adds a 1/4 inch gap that sits closer to the tire ..... so happy its looks level now ....

after i took it off and found out it was leveled , one word popped in .... Noob ... lol

**RaceComp Engineering** · 02-21-2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Nasioc_STi

ok . i just fixed this problem in less then 30 seconds . the rear on both sides now sits level .

i was using the finger method to determine the space between the fender . before the fix it was :

two fingers on the fronts
one on the drivers side rear and none on the passenger side rear

now its two up front and one on the rear .

forgot awhile back that the black inside rubber trim came off on the drivers side while driving . so i just now took the passenger side one off , and walla the car sits level in the rear ..... lol ..... the rubber looks like it adds a 1/4 inch gap that sits closer to the tire ..... so happy its looks level now ....

after i took it off and found out it was leveled , one word popped in .... Noob ... lol

Glad you like your springs.

Update the original post with all the red !!

Mw

kiwee · 02-21-2008, 03:51 AM

KICK ASS SPRINGS!
i am running them with specC struts, sexeee sexeee.
sometimes being too low is not a good thing.

Sti491 · 02-22-2008, 04:33 PM

I have an 04 and think RCE yellows are the hot set-up. I don't really care about lowering. More how my car handles. I think you will find that the yellows seem softer only at the beginning of compression because they are progressive at that part, then I believe, they are stiffer than stock.

Combining RCE yellows with my other suspension parts was the answer for me on an 04. It's a different car. Rides better as DD, rotates on command, doesn't oversteer unless you enter a curve stupidly fast (yes, I've done it)... corner exit is where these cars shine and are really fun, if you have your set up right.

Enjoy your RCE yellows driving it!

Nasioc_STi · 02-23-2008, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwee

sometimes being too low is not a good thing.

i found that out today while parking the car , forgot about the curb divider in front of me . ouch . cracked the paint from one side to the other .

Nick32 · 02-28-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Nasioc_STi

i found that out today while parking the car , forgot about the curb divider in front of me . ouch . cracked the paint from one side to the other .

eeekk thats no good!!! That why I always leave extra room just incase

Rezidoo · 03-10-2008, 05:19 PM

quick one on ur yellows....how many finger can you get in after install....just wanna know how much the drop is.....

02-20-2008, 08:34 PM	#1
Nasioc_STi Banned Car: White and Nerdy Fav Mod: PayPal !!! Location: Earth Posts: 217 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Rce Yellows Installed on a 04 STi just got the v2 springs installed with the rce bump stops . the car sits a tad lower then stock , wish it was alittle bit lower in the front . the passenger side rear sits lower then the drivers side " which drives me insane " . seems like the car handles much better but that could be from the camber its on right now since i still have to get it aligned . the springs make the car waaaay softer over bumps then the stock 04 sti springs , its way softer . Updated Info i bought these springs used from another person here , the rears were used and the fronts were new v2 replacements . were i received them in the box there was four bump stops inside . i automatically thought two were for the rear , after searching just now i found out there not . so i guess they were extras that came with the new springs ..... real question is should i remove the rears and put the stockers back in or keep the shorter stops in the rear ???? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Nasioc_STi : 02-20-2008 at 11:28 PM.

02-20-2008, 08:37 PM	#2
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,102 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Rce Yellows Installed on a 04 STi The springs should settle over time, giving you a slightly lower stance. Glad to hear the positive review. Words can't describe how much I want these springs. Post some installed pics too

02-20-2008, 10:08 PM	#3
SonicBoom Professional STI Racer Car: WRB 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Protune Location: Atlanta via Motown Posts: 772 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Rce Yellows Installed on a 04 STi I don't see how you think their softer... I have the V2's on my 06' and they'll rattle your teeth out over rough roads...

02-20-2008, 11:50 PM	#5
Nick32 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: perry, oh Posts: 57 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Rce Yellows Installed on a 04 STi just installed my yellows the other day! love them so far, heres a quick shot of the car right after they were put on, im hoping they settle a little more.

02-21-2008, 03:51 AM	#8
kiwee STI Driver Car: '07wrbSTi Fav Mod: Invidia G200 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 226 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Rce Yellows Installed on a 04 STi KICK ASS SPRINGS! i am running them with specC struts, sexeee sexeee. sometimes being too low is not a good thing.

02-22-2008, 04:33 PM	#9
Sti491 Silver Member Car: 04 JBP WRX STi Fav Mod: ProTune by Hill at Agile Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 325 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Rce Yellows Installed on a 04 STi I have an 04 and think RCE yellows are the hot set-up. I don't really care about lowering. More how my car handles. I think you will find that the yellows seem softer only at the beginning of compression because they are progressive at that part, then I believe, they are stiffer than stock. Combining RCE yellows with my other suspension parts was the answer for me on an 04. It's a different car. Rides better as DD, rotates on command, doesn't oversteer unless you enter a curve stupidly fast (yes, I've done it)... corner exit is where these cars shine and are really fun, if you have your set up right. Enjoy your RCE yellows driving it!

03-10-2008, 05:19 PM	#12
Rezidoo Amateur STI Driver Car: WR Blue 04 STi Location: Somewhere in Connecticut Posts: 16 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Rce Yellows Installed on a 04 STi quick one on ur yellows....how many finger can you get in after install....just wanna know how much the drop is..... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.