What Springs and Sway Bars Would you Reccomend?

SMRacer30 · 11-05-2006, 09:16 PM

I Have an 07 STi brand spankin new and i want to put lowering springs and sway bars on it i'm looking for close to a 1.5" front drop and about a 1" rear drop...now the question what should i use? I don't want Tien's cuz i've had bad luck with those so those are out of the question and as for the sway bars I heard the Cusco and Cobb ones are awesome...What Setup do you use and how is the ride quality/stiffness? Too harsh for daily driving?

Just need some advice
Thanks

***BoostJunkie*** · 11-05-2006, 09:20 PM

RCE springs, Whiteline 27-29mm front sway and 24mm rear sway. Also tack on Kartboy rear endlinks and Group-N strut tops (or RCE non-lowering camber plates up front).

LOLSTi · 11-05-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

RCE springs, Whiteline 27-29mm front sway and 24mm rear sway. Also tack on Kartboy rear endlinks and Group-N strut tops (or RCE non-lowering camber plates up front).

I would agree, but for a daily driven car, I would go for STi JDM Pink springs instead.

Chris' sti · 11-05-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LOLSTi

I would agree, but for a daily driven car, I would go for STi JDM Pink springs instead.

Why do you think pinks over RCE for daily driving?

SMRacer30 · 11-05-2006, 10:21 PM

what do you think about the Pro Drive springs with the Cusco Sway Bars?...a more cost effective solution and the prodrives are essentially tuned eibachs which are great on the track from racing experience

LOLSTi · 11-05-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris' sti

Why do you think pinks over RCE for daily driving?

More of a mild application. Will get you a decent drop, and the sways will provide enough roll stiffness without killing travel or anything else.

Madrider · 11-06-2006, 01:38 AM

prodrives won't give you the dramatic drop you are looking for. However, I do have them on my ride and ordering the cusco sways soon...
Edit: BTW I am very happy w/prodrives

**GTWORX.com** · 11-06-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

RCE springs, Whiteline 27-29mm front sway and 24mm rear sway. Also tack on Kartboy rear endlinks and Group-N strut tops (or RCE non-lowering camber plates up front).

+2432...this is the best setup for you. Some people believe that because the RCE's have a stiffer spring rate than the pinks that they will lose ride quality. This is not true, read the numerous reviews on these forums, people experience very close to stock ride quality, if not better than stock. Plus the RCE's will lower the front another 4mm's over the pinks, plus they are cheaper, plus they are more readily available.

LOLSTi · 11-06-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GTWORX.com

+2432...this is the best setup for you. Some people believe that because the RCE's have a stiffer spring rate than the pinks that they will lose ride quality. This is not true, read the numerous reviews on these forums, people experience very close to stock ride quality, if not better than stock. Plus the RCE's will lower the front another 4mm's over the pinks, plus they are cheaper, plus they are more readily available.

The RCEs are surely effective springs, but overkill for a street car, IMO.

While the RCE springs are valved for the stock struts, and that can be attributed to a better quality ride, increased springs, by definition will increase the NVH tramsitted throughout the car.

They are lower.

Cheaper is hardly applicable... a quick google search comes up with the pinks for ~$10 more than the RCEs from Gruppe-S, a fairly (well... very) large vendor.

If the OP is willing to compromise further to get more performance, then sure RCEs, they a competant spring. But if it is a daily driven car, I (personally) would go with Pinks all the way.

**GTWORX.com** · 11-06-2006, 12:31 PM

We have spent many many months on research and development for our springs. We designed these specifically for use with the stock struts. The majority of our customers have families (children and wives), that can comfortably sleep in the car and not know anything has changed. Including Myles' son who drove from DC to Atlanta and slept almost the whole way. We by no means are saying these are for everyone but we certainly feel that these are the best option for customers that want the most performance from their cars without their heads falling off!

**Turninconcepts.com** · 11-06-2006, 12:39 PM

Dear SMRacer30,

Before anyone can truly recommend a setup for your car we need to know a few things.

Is this a street car only? Maybe some autocross? How much? Roadracing? How much? I notice you're in California? Any canyon driving? How much? Also, please tell us what kind of street driver are you - grandma or "oh crap, I'm late for work"? Be honest here, I'm not gonna judge; just try to make the best suggestion possible.

How about future planned mods? Anything beyond just springs and sways?

-Clint

gt500 · 11-06-2006, 01:33 PM

I have heard good things about swift springs...

azndc5er · 11-06-2006, 01:39 PM

Has anyone installed just the front hardened tophats and regretted not installing the rears? If the rears make a significant performance difference I might as well do both.

Also, is there still a "waiting list" for the RCE springs?

**GTWORX.com** · 11-06-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by azndc5er

Has anyone installed just the front hardened tophats and regretted not installing the rears? If the rears make a significant performance difference I might as well do both.

Also, is there still a "waiting list" for the RCE springs?

No more waiting list...we are receiving another large shipment this Friday and will finally be able to stock these.

**spazegun2213** · 11-06-2006, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

Dear SMRacer30,

Before anyone can truly recommend a setup for your car we need to know a few things.

Is this a street car only? Maybe some autocross? How much? Roadracing? How much? I notice you're in California? Any canyon driving? How much? Also, please tell us what kind of street driver are you - grandma or "oh crap, I'm late for work"? Be honest here, I'm not gonna judge; just try to make the best suggestion possible.

How about future planned mods? Anything beyond just springs and sways?

-Clint

+1234567

what are you going to do with the car? until you know, keep it stock

do you want the stiff almost race car ride (i mean real race car, not some honda bouncing on torched springs) or do you want low, plush, or do you want slammed and enough stiffer.

if you are racing/autoXing the car you DONT want to slam it, and you want as stiff as you car handle. if you are not racing or autoxing, then low and a "nicer" ride might work.

you can spend as little as a few hundred on suspension or tens of thousands. I'm on my 2nd set of springs, and might be on coilovers next, and have talked with just about everyone to make sure the suspension I have is doing what i need. I would read a little more about the springs and sways on the market.

11-05-2006, 09:16 PM	#1
SMRacer30 Junior STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Cobb short shifter Location: LA, California Posts: 114 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	What Springs and Sway Bars Would you Reccomend? I Have an 07 STi brand spankin new and i want to put lowering springs and sway bars on it i'm looking for close to a 1.5" front drop and about a 1" rear drop...now the question what should i use? I don't want Tien's cuz i've had bad luck with those so those are out of the question and as for the sway bars I heard the Cusco and Cobb ones are awesome...What Setup do you use and how is the ride quality/stiffness? Too harsh for daily driving? Just need some advice Thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-06-2006, 01:38 AM	#7
Madrider Professional STI Driver Car: MY04STi Prodrive Fav Mod: Prodrive Location: Republic of Turkey Posts: 404 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	prodrives won't give you the dramatic drop you are looking for. However, I do have them on my ride and ordering the cusco sways soon... Edit: BTW I am very happy w/prodrives Last edited by Madrider; 11-06-2006 at 01:45 AM.

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11-05-2006, 09:20 PM	#2
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,688 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	RCE springs, Whiteline 27-29mm front sway and 24mm rear sway. Also tack on Kartboy rear endlinks and Group-N strut tops (or RCE non-lowering camber plates up front).

11-05-2006, 10:21 PM	#5
SMRacer30 Junior STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Cobb short shifter Location: LA, California Posts: 114 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	what do you think about the Pro Drive springs with the Cusco Sway Bars?...a more cost effective solution and the prodrives are essentially tuned eibachs which are great on the track from racing experience

11-06-2006, 12:31 PM	#10
GTWORX.com Authorized Vendor Car: 06 B-SPEC Legacy wit Fav Mod: AP Pedals and Motons Location: SEE the NEW SITE www.GTWO Posts: 1,120 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	We have spent many many months on research and development for our springs. We designed these specifically for use with the stock struts. The majority of our customers have families (children and wives), that can comfortably sleep in the car and not know anything has changed. Including Myles' son who drove from DC to Atlanta and slept almost the whole way. We by no means are saying these are for everyone but we certainly feel that these are the best option for customers that want the most performance from their cars without their heads falling off!

11-06-2006, 12:39 PM	#11
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,326 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	Dear SMRacer30, Before anyone can truly recommend a setup for your car we need to know a few things. Is this a street car only? Maybe some autocross? How much? Roadracing? How much? I notice you're in California? Any canyon driving? How much? Also, please tell us what kind of street driver are you - grandma or "oh crap, I'm late for work"? Be honest here, I'm not gonna judge; just try to make the best suggestion possible. How about future planned mods? Anything beyond just springs and sways? -Clint

11-06-2006, 01:33 PM	#12
gt500 STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX Limite Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 297 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I have heard good things about swift springs...

11-06-2006, 01:39 PM	#13
azndc5er Junior STI Driver Car: 04 STi Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 168 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Has anyone installed just the front hardened tophats and regretted not installing the rears? If the rears make a significant performance difference I might as well do both. Also, is there still a "waiting list" for the RCE springs?