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Old 03-24-2008, 03:03 PM   #1
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Hey everyone, I'm ready to get some strut, sway, and lower arm bars!!! But fo course, I'm still new at modifying the car, and most of all, am still lost as to how to pick brand and what not. So if anyone is willing to give me the "book report" on the whole idea of the mods and choosing a mod, I'd be forever grateful! It's a daily driver 04Sti, with weekend warrior in mind. Actually to be honest, I'm probably going to take some of my cash I saved during my Iraq deployment, and buy a beater car, and literally have the Subie for weekend use. So if anyone doesn't mind giving me the rundown it would be much appreciated Thanks!!!


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Old 03-24-2008, 03:11 PM   #2
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Default Re: How to Decide...Please Help....

Well i bet that the guys from RCE, and TIC can help you with what you want along with t3h Clap, and a few others to get what your looking for.. Been to Iraq Huh.. Me too. what part where you in.. I was in Southern Ramadi in a COP for about 11 months... and about 4 months up north near Syria... good luck in your adventures!!

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Old 03-24-2008, 03:13 PM   #3
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Mostly at KV, and some little Haditha. Short visit through Ramdai. I was a casualty clerk for the MEF, but got sent to PTT. Thanks for the advice BTW
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Old 03-24-2008, 03:57 PM   #4
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Default Re: How to Decide...Please Help....

Strut bars do nearly nothing for the car. I'd start with sway bars give RCE or TIC a call, and either can explain why, which ones, and send them too you asap
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springs & sways make a huge difference
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Old 03-25-2008, 08:01 AM   #6
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springs & sways make a huge difference
sways initially make the biggest improvement.

i'd skip out on the lower control arms and the strut bars at first then consider them afterwards.

1. Install the sway(s) first and see how you like the improvement
2. Install springs next, should you wish to, to see if you like it any more
3. Install lower control arms, should you wish to, to see if you feel an improvement

More power to you for wanting a weekend warrior but after some time, you'll be wishing you were driving your STI more often!


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