[wrxdrunkie]

I have a 2004 STI that the previous owner ragged on and abused. My suspension is shot and I want to upgrade every single bushing that I can to make my steering and suspension feel better than new. My car has a Perrin GT30R setup @ 25 psi: I'm looking for upgraded bushings for everything possible for a 95% street daily driven car, occasional HDPE / track abuse. I do not mind harsher suspension for improved performance. (Stiffer bushings)

The current suspension setup is:
-stock sti struts
-tein s tech springs (****!)

waiting to be installed:
-whiteline rear subframe lockout bolts
-kartboy rear subframe outtrigger bushings
-tic rear diff mount bushings
-tic trans crossmember bushings (really fast shipping! btw)
-whiteline adj. 24mm front and rear swaybars
-whiteline f and r endlinks
-whiteline steering rack bushings
-whiteline anti-lift kit

I am also looking to purchase inverted BC racing coilvers in a month or two to complete a track-ready setup. Are there any other bushings I can upgrade to improve the "tightness" of my suspension/driveline/steering for my daily driven sti. I want it track-ready though as I don't drive very far to work and don't mind a very harsh suspension.

Any advice is much appreciated.

[polyol]

X-brace...ive got one slighly used if you want it...

[wrxdrunkie]

that's an idea I have read about those. I will seriously consider the x brace. What about must buy parts etc?

[jlp7t]

The Tein S Tech's are ruining your handling much more than any worn bushings or suspension abuse from the previous owner. Hate to say it, but you won't notice much of an improvement from all the other parts combined compared to what you'll see when you replace those springs. I think they're about the worst things you can put on the STi as far as handling goes, besides maybe flat tires.

[williaty]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: The most important bushings are the lateral and trailing link bushings. Group N FTW. Great tutorials on this site for both.

[wrxdrunkie]

Lateral and trailing link bushings, got ya, appreciate the help williaty, on both sites, lol. For the lateral link bushings could I use whiteline lateral links for the wrx? I have read that you could but have always been uneasy. Are there other options other than cusco for trailing arms and lateral links?

[viaburn26]

cusco engine and tranny mounts with a metal pitch stop make a huge difference

[wrxdrunkie]

Is the metal pitch stop better than a kartboy type or group n type pitch stop?

[williaty]

Originally Posted by wrxdrunkie

Lateral and trailing link bushings, got ya, appreciate the help williaty, on both sites, lol. For the lateral link bushings could I use whiteline lateral links for the wrx? I have read that you could but have always been uneasy. Are there other options other than cusco for trailing arms and lateral links?

1) You'd need either STi-fitment links or to get Whiteline to confirm that the WRX links can safely be adjusted that wide.
2) I am NOT a fan of poly for lateral links, and the Whitelines are poly.