Gauging interest : RCE FUNCTIONAL LOWERING SPRINGS & SPORT LOWERING SPRINGS 08 STI - Page 2

corey · 05-21-2008, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 05_GD7

wow, just goes to show that there is a saving grace to those horrible wheels: a decent drop.

Really? I love those wheels on the '08s.

I've seen them on the previous generation and they don't look so good, though.

**RaceComp Engineering** · 05-21-2008, 12:26 PM

more pics

PuccasBad_STI · 05-21-2008, 08:18 PM

The drop looks awesome. I test drove an 08 last week and I have to say it definitely has alot of a softer and smoother ride compared to my 07 when it still had the stock springs. I've had RCE Yellows on my 07 for about a month and I am really happy with them. I am planning on purchasing an 09 STI and I will definitely return to RCE for another set of springs.

As I was test driving the 08, my first thoughts were that with a set of aftermarket springs, this car would behave slightly firmer and tighter without taking too much from the softer feeling ride which alot of people would enjoy if this was their daily driver... after the test drive, my 07 felt like a tight go-kart and the feedback from the road was instantly more obvious compared to the 08. I can see how some people would say the 08 has alot of a softer ride.
I will definitely be purchasing another set of springs from Myles when I do get an 09 next spring. Great job and thx for keeping us posted on your research.

**RaceComp Engineering** · 05-30-2008, 11:56 AM

^ We're definitely happy with how the car responded to the springs. Starting with a rear shock instead of a bouncy, clunking, stiction prone, inverted rear strut is a HUGE help.

- andrew

**RaceComp Engineering** · 05-30-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PuccasBad_STI

The drop looks awesome. I test drove an 08 last week and I have to say it definitely has alot of a softer and smoother ride compared to my 07 when it still had the stock springs. I've had RCE Yellows on my 07 for about a month and I am really happy with them. I am planning on purchasing an 09 STI and I will definitely return to RCE for another set of springs.

As I was test driving the 08, my first thoughts were that with a set of aftermarket springs, this car would behave slightly firmer and tighter without taking too much from the softer feeling ride which alot of people would enjoy if this was their daily driver... after the test drive, my 07 felt like a tight go-kart and the feedback from the road was instantly more obvious compared to the 08. I can see how some people would say the 08 has alot of a softer ride.
I will definitely be purchasing another set of springs from Myles when I do get an 09 next spring. Great job and thx for keeping us posted on your research.

No problem and thanks

Myles

TheHammer · 06-04-2008, 02:21 PM

Car looks good Myles.

UberWagon · 06-07-2008, 08:46 AM

So is the '08 model a case where coilovers may offer a bigger advantage as you have more design flexibility in attempting to get as linear a rate as possible while maximizing "bump travel".

antonch · 06-07-2008, 10:46 AM

I haven't seen too many 08 sti's on the street. Doesn't seem like they are all that popular.

It's pretty rare to see an 08 wrx actually.

williaty · 06-07-2008, 10:48 AM

We've got a surprising number of 08 STis running around here, but almost no 08 WRXen.

Chayse · 06-09-2008, 10:12 AM

Any updates on both sets of springs and the sway bars?

**RaceComp Engineering** · 06-09-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chayse

Any updates on both sets of springs and the sway bars?

08 springs are in production. So 4-5 weeks for those.

08 sway proto's are days away, prob 1 week from pics.

04-07 STI sways : rear DONE and on truck to us. Rear bushing (final) mold done and test bushing on way to us. Front final test bar here Wed. Front bushing DONE and fine.

Me=happy !!

thanks for the enthusiasm guys. I was at the Perry meet in VA Sunday and looked under Corey's car and those green proto's just jumped out and said...." Bonjour"..lol. Talk about French Green....lol.

Myles

UberWagon · 07-05-2008, 09:11 PM

Myles,

Is the '08 travel limitation in the strut/shock?

What do you think of the idea of using lowering camber plates front and rear (just pillowball mounts rear) and keeping the springs longer. Would this help with some of the travel limitations?

I would be happy to test prototypes if you agree!

**RaceComp Engineering** · 07-06-2008, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by UberWagon

Myles,

Is the '08 travel limitation in the strut/shock?

What do you think of the idea of using lowering camber plates front and rear (just pillowball mounts rear) and keeping the springs longer. Would this help with some of the travel limitations?

I would be happy to test prototypes if you agree!

well that is totally what we are doing with the lowering plates anyway which will fit the Legacy as well. Non lowering also. We are working on this now but like most projects....it takes time.

No worries, i will update soon.

Myles

Boxer · 07-06-2008, 12:40 PM

That's a very nice looking drop, Myles. Doesn't take much to get that flush look with the '08. Sadly, it's not enough to make the base wheels look any better and, at 28lbs, they're too porky for my taste.

**RaceComp Engineering** · 07-07-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Boxer

That's a very nice looking drop, Myles. Doesn't take much to get that flush look with the '08. Sadly, it's not enough to make the base wheels look any better and, at 28lbs, they're too porky for my taste.

lol...well in person the 08 STI on those stock wheels looks MUCH better lowered. ,,,MUCH.

Mw

05-21-2008, 12:26 PM	#17
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05-21-2008, 08:18 PM	#18
PuccasBad_STI Silver Member Car: 07 OBP STI Fav Mod: AutoSpeed Catback Location: Virginia Posts: 376 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Gauging interest : RCE FUNCTIONAL LOWERING SPRINGS & SPORT LOWERING SPRINGS 08 ST The drop looks awesome. I test drove an 08 last week and I have to say it definitely has alot of a softer and smoother ride compared to my 07 when it still had the stock springs. I've had RCE Yellows on my 07 for about a month and I am really happy with them. I am planning on purchasing an 09 STI and I will definitely return to RCE for another set of springs. As I was test driving the 08, my first thoughts were that with a set of aftermarket springs, this car would behave slightly firmer and tighter without taking too much from the softer feeling ride which alot of people would enjoy if this was their daily driver... after the test drive, my 07 felt like a tight go-kart and the feedback from the road was instantly more obvious compared to the 08. I can see how some people would say the 08 has alot of a softer ride. I will definitely be purchasing another set of springs from Myles when I do get an 09 next spring. Great job and thx for keeping us posted on your research.

05-30-2008, 11:56 AM	#19
RaceComp Engineering Authorized Vendor Car: 2008 Pinarello FP5 Fav Mod: New Underwear after a 147mph slide into turn 17 at Sebring in the rain....still got 3rd.. Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 3,057 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Gauging interest : RCE FUNCTIONAL LOWERING SPRINGS & SPORT LOWERING SPRINGS 08 ST ^ We're definitely happy with how the car responded to the springs. Starting with a rear shock instead of a bouncy, clunking, stiction prone, inverted rear strut is a HUGE help. - andrew

06-04-2008, 02:21 PM	#21
TheHammer Professional STI Racer Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Volk Racing RE30 (Diamond Black) Location: Flotsam and Jetsam Posts: 688 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Gauging interest : RCE FUNCTIONAL LOWERING SPRINGS & SPORT LOWERING SPRINGS 08 ST Car looks good Myles.

06-07-2008, 08:46 AM	#22
UberWagon Senior STI Driver Car: 2008 STi (Dark Gray) Fav Mod: Proper Alignment Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 342 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Gauging interest : RCE FUNCTIONAL LOWERING SPRINGS & SPORT LOWERING SPRINGS 08 ST So is the '08 model a case where coilovers may offer a bigger advantage as you have more design flexibility in attempting to get as linear a rate as possible while maximizing "bump travel".

06-07-2008, 10:46 AM	#23
antonch Junior STI Driver Car: Black 06 STI Fav Mod: Seatbelt fix, site avatar delete Location: SF Posts: 98 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Gauging interest : RCE FUNCTIONAL LOWERING SPRINGS & SPORT LOWERING SPRINGS 08 ST I haven't seen too many 08 sti's on the street. Doesn't seem like they are all that popular. It's pretty rare to see an 08 wrx actually.

06-07-2008, 10:48 AM	#24
williaty STI Driver Car: RBP 05 2.5RS Wagon Fav Mod: Group N Lateral Link Bushings Location: Powell, OH Posts: 275 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Gauging interest : RCE FUNCTIONAL LOWERING SPRINGS & SPORT LOWERING SPRINGS 08 ST We've got a surprising number of 08 STis running around here, but almost no 08 WRXen.

06-09-2008, 10:12 AM	#25
Chayse STI Driver Car: '08 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Red Tails Location: SE PA Posts: 217 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Gauging interest : RCE FUNCTIONAL LOWERING SPRINGS & SPORT LOWERING SPRINGS 08 ST Any updates on both sets of springs and the sway bars?

07-05-2008, 09:11 PM	#27
UberWagon Senior STI Driver Car: 2008 STi (Dark Gray) Fav Mod: Proper Alignment Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 342 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Gauging interest : RCE FUNCTIONAL LOWERING SPRINGS & SPORT LOWERING SPRINGS 08 ST Myles, Is the '08 travel limitation in the strut/shock? What do you think of the idea of using lowering camber plates front and rear (just pillowball mounts rear) and keeping the springs longer. Would this help with some of the travel limitations? I would be happy to test prototypes if you agree!

07-06-2008, 12:40 PM	#29
Boxer Spec C Club Location: FL Posts: 1,484 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Gauging interest : RCE FUNCTIONAL LOWERING SPRINGS & SPORT LOWERING SPRINGS 08 ST That's a very nice looking drop, Myles. Doesn't take much to get that flush look with the '08. Sadly, it's not enough to make the base wheels look any better and, at 28lbs, they're too porky for my taste.