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Originally Posted by sparafucile

Well honestly, I still would have been very happy living with the Yellows full time. Honestly I think I noticed more of a difference in going yellows over stock springs than going to the bigger bars from stock, though only very slightly. Of course what I noticed and what was actually happening might not be the same thing Track times might tell differently. Honestly the single biggest thing I noticed through the upgrade path was my alignment, as much as I loved all the other stuff. It just really tied it all together (though I'm sure the RCA had something to add as well).

Cool thanks.

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Originally Posted by sparafucile

I'm also superficial enough to have really wanted to get rid of the stock wheel gap which made it look like I was planning on driving over other cars so I would pick springs first a 2nd time (not knowing that I would be going with coilovers eventually). I think the 14" front, 13 1/2" rear looks perfect (where my sst's are set to currently). Maybe not everyone is as superficial

Good point I would like to get rid of the gap a bit.

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Originally Posted by Hitman83

If you can only afford one and are after performance more than looks then I reccommend getting sways first.

When I did my spring/sway install I did the springs first and took the car for a ride. My first impression was that it looked a lot better, felt a little stiffer and stayed a little flatter when turning but didn't feel like it had any more grip. Next I put on the sways and took it out again and was very impressed. The car had a substantial amount more grip than before, turn in was improved and understeer reduced. Both tests were done before getting an alignment.

Maybe the combination is what it took to get the car where I wanted it but based on that experience I'd say the sways make more of a difference in handling. Maybe I'd feel otherwise if I installed the sways first and then the springs. Good luck and you won't regret either choice.

Thanks I need more input like this and To bad you didn't put the springs on first...damn

Thanks Kevin

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Originally Posted by 2blue4usti

K, I was only referring to the spring/sway bug. There is never just one!

And a caution.....look at the year of STi from the people making comments. The '04 responds to suspension mods differently than the '05-'07.

My goal to be '04.5 for the '09 season.

Ok I'll be aware about this.
So true this damn bug is so true.

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Originally Posted by Parker

i actually disagree...I'd do the sways first then do the springs because now that i've gone back to stock springs, just having the sways on makes me satisfied with my setup and im 100% DD.

Great point this is what I need to hear.
Thanks Kevin

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Originally Posted by J-Murph

Go all at once... it will save you money on the install. Look into Group N top mounts for the RCE's as well.

Not worried about install prices I do all my own work minus the clutch install I paid for

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...so what did you do?...

bottom line is each person has a point here and its your call( obviously) to see what workd for you..........as always.

Mw