Carbon Ti+RCE Springs=Scraping???

UgotSmoked · 12-20-2006, 04:33 PM

I am looking at getting the HKS Carbon Ti (or Hi-Power if I decide the extra money isn't worth it) for myself for Christmas. I am also going to be dropping it on RCE's and I was just wondering if anyone that HAS these two items has problems with scraping (because if I'm going to be spending $700 on a catback than I don't want it to get all scraped up right away). I like the size of the HKS and yes, I do like the huge tip. I think it fits the car well. I just don't know if I would be better off getting an Invidia N1 instead due to scraping issues. So the questions are: Carbon Ti or Hi-Power? Carbon Ti+RCE's=Scraping? Or Invidia N1?

j87w · 12-20-2006, 11:43 PM

I have the COBB Springs on my 06 STi and am running a HKS Hi Power and I have zero scraping issues. I think the COBBs are lower than the RCE's IIRC.

Aussie Dave · 12-21-2006, 12:00 AM

I am running MY06 STI w/ Greddy Trust 3" Cat Back w/ big cannon style angled muffler - very similar to HKS. I dropped mine using whiteline flatouts - about 1.2 inches in front and 1 inch in the rear. I have zero clearance issues and I am very happy.

UgotSmoked · 12-21-2006, 02:37 PM

anyone else?

***JPWEraser*** · 12-23-2006, 06:21 AM

I have Worx springs, I believe they are very similar in drop to the RCE if not a tad bit lower and I have no scraping issues. Here is a picture of the wheel gap for reference of how far my springs dropped me:

And a teaser pic of the Carbon-Ti

12-20-2006, 04:33 PM	#1
UgotSmoked Junior STI Driver Car: '04 STi Fav Mod: Stg. II Location: Aurora, Il. Posts: 193 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Carbon Ti+RCE Springs=Scraping??? I am looking at getting the HKS Carbon Ti (or Hi-Power if I decide the extra money isn't worth it) for myself for Christmas. I am also going to be dropping it on RCE's and I was just wondering if anyone that HAS these two items has problems with scraping (because if I'm going to be spending $700 on a catback than I don't want it to get all scraped up right away). I like the size of the HKS and yes, I do like the huge tip. I think it fits the car well. I just don't know if I would be better off getting an Invidia N1 instead due to scraping issues. So the questions are: Carbon Ti or Hi-Power? Carbon Ti+RCE's=Scraping? Or Invidia N1? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-23-2006, 06:21 AM	#5
*JPWEraser* Platinum Member Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: Do Luck CF Location: East TN Posts: 1,587 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	I have Worx springs, I believe they are very similar in drop to the RCE if not a tad bit lower and I have no scraping issues. Here is a picture of the wheel gap for reference of how far my springs dropped me: And a teaser pic of the Carbon-Ti This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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12-20-2006, 11:43 PM	#2
j87w Senior STI Driver Car: 06 STi Location: New Mexico Posts: 388 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I have the COBB Springs on my 06 STi and am running a HKS Hi Power and I have zero scraping issues. I think the COBBs are lower than the RCE's IIRC.

12-21-2006, 12:00 AM	#3
Aussie Dave Junior STI Driver Car: MY07 Liberty GT Spec Fav Mod: ecu flash Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 152 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I am running MY06 STI w/ Greddy Trust 3" Cat Back w/ big cannon style angled muffler - very similar to HKS. I dropped mine using whiteline flatouts - about 1.2 inches in front and 1 inch in the rear. I have zero clearance issues and I am very happy.

12-21-2006, 02:37 PM	#4
UgotSmoked Junior STI Driver Car: '04 STi Fav Mod: Stg. II Location: Aurora, Il. Posts: 193 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	anyone else?