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Old 10-25-2006, 07:05 PM   #1
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Was wondering if anyone had any experience with changing lateral links on 04 sti. There's alot of choices out there; adjustable choices: (whiteline, perrin, cusco$$ ) then there's the subaru sti pink lateral links as well as the aluminum sti lateral links which I was told don't fit 04 sti. Any information or review of parts would be greatly appreciated.


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Old 10-25-2006, 07:07 PM   #2
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The Cuscos are probably the nicest but also the most expensive. The STi pinks are nice as well, I've driven an 04 with the pink lateral links and trailing arms and it was very nice.
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Old 10-26-2006, 06:07 AM   #3
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What's the difference? ....as in what effect does it have on the car?
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Old 10-26-2006, 08:13 AM   #4
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i have the cuscos, they work well
i also like the whiteline ones too tho
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Old 10-28-2006, 01:07 PM   #5
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I am having trouble understanding street touring class rules for autox replacement lateral links, is it legal or not to replace? From what I understand the trailing arms are illegal and lateral links are not somebody please explain.
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Old 10-28-2006, 02:13 PM   #6
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I am having trouble understanding street touring class rules for autox replacement lateral links, is it legal or not to replace? From what I understand the trailing arms are illegal and lateral links are not somebody please explain.
I believe you're allowed to replace the bushings in your OEM links, but I don't think you can completely change out to aftermarket hardware.
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Old 10-28-2006, 02:24 PM   #7
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The Cuscos are probably the nicest but also the most expensive. The STi pinks are nice as well, I've driven an 04 with the pink lateral links and trailing arms and it was very nice.
Actally the most expensive are by this company polo tec ( I am not sure of the name) and they are carbon kevlar or titanium but they are too rich for my blood and very hard to find.......
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Old 10-29-2006, 01:26 AM   #8
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I've got it narrowed down to adjustable whiteline lateral links or the poltec adjustable's with polyurethane bushings due to pillowball (spherical) bearings not being allowed in stu class. If anybody has experience with any of these products please let me know.
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Old 10-29-2006, 05:33 AM   #9
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Actally the most expensive are by this company www.PolTec.us and they offer carbon, carbon kevlar, and titanium as well as steel and you get what you pay for
Fixed for you. They offer several levels of trailing arms and lateral links plus endlinks.
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Old 10-29-2006, 09:32 AM   #10
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here's a pic of the poltec top of the line
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Old 10-29-2006, 02:59 PM   #11
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Those look nice.
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Old 10-29-2006, 03:13 PM   #12
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i have the sti lateral links & trailing arms....i love em in conjunction with everything else ive done!...a little more NVH...but nothing too annoying
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Old 10-29-2006, 07:23 PM   #13
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+1 for the WL lateral links since they are adjustable and are not spherical. Spherical make too much noise plus ther shouldn't be any increase in NVH due to WL's yellow bushings. I also want them for the fact you can adjust the camber in the rear. Another deciding factor is that they are very reasonably priced and that a long time Subie suspension specialist makes them.
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Old 11-01-2006, 05:07 AM   #14
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What's the weight of the WL lateral links compared to stock? I've read that they are made of steel....


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