Life Sucks :( Strut needed - 05-07

SirMyztiq · 12-26-2006, 06:35 PM

Well. I've done it. After trying to take a curb too fast and hitting my front right wheel. I've done messed up my ride!

It pulled HARD to the right and I took it to NTB for an aligment. Turns out I need a new shock and a steering knuckle.

So...bye bye Cobb Stage 1 for now...

So, now I'm on the market for some new shocks and I might as well get some springs too.

Any recommendations??

And also. Where the hell do I get a steering knuckle from??

: (

fuzz · 12-26-2006, 06:37 PM

Live and learn my son.

straightouttajersey · 12-26-2006, 06:37 PM

why not dump the money and get coilovers?

trnkmnky · 12-26-2006, 06:39 PM

maybe just replace the stock strut, and get rce springs

SirMyztiq · 12-26-2006, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by straightouttajersey

why not dump the money and get coilovers?

True. But money is an issue

Haha. I'll get coilovers later. As of now a nice pair of springs and shocks is what I need

Would that be a good idea replacing the stock strut and leaving the other ones on and just replace the springs?

BTW...where can I get a steering knuckle??

SirMyztiq · 12-26-2006, 07:02 PM

UPDATE:

I have just spend 15 minutes looking for these RCE springs and can't find them anywhere!

Let's say I want to get the shocks too...what would be a good match for the RCE springs? Or are they only good enough to keep with the stockers??

***boondocksaint*** · 12-26-2006, 07:59 PM

RCE Springs are from RaceCompEngineering. GTworx.com is their sister site, and I believe they are a sponsor. Check the very top menu bar (the pink one) for sponsor links.

If they're not a sponsor, check the Suspension Forum for the RCE Spring review thread - Myles et al from RaceComp are frequent posters.

Steerting knuckle? If SubaruGenuineParts doesn't have one, you may be stuck with the stealership or lifting one from a boneyard. Stock shocks and struts should work fine with RCE springs.

If I'm wrong, someone hit me with t3h clue-by-four.

**RaceComp Engineering** · 12-27-2006, 08:22 AM

I say someone here who has a set of 05-07 Struts sittin around should DONATE this guy 1 strut and then RCE will pitch in on a set of springs reduced price and then the "curb feeler" will only have to get a steering knuckle and he is back on the road in no time.

LETS COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY and help BRO out !!

Someone start a thread looking for a set of USED 05-07 struts.

C-mon....hasnt anyone hit a curb and felt like POO ?

Myles

**RaceComp Engineering** · 12-27-2006, 08:23 AM

http://gtworx.com/catalog/product_in...oducts_id=1338

HERE YA GO....for a reference..............

**RaceComp Engineering** · 12-27-2006, 08:24 AM

Google search gave a TON of results.....lol

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...eering+springs

**RaceComp Engineering** · 12-27-2006, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

RCE Springs are from RaceCompEngineering. GTworx.com is their sister site, and I believe they are a sponsor.

Yeah we sponsor the suspension and handling forum..yes sir.

Myles

**RaceComp Engineering** · 12-27-2006, 08:26 AM

FYI..I have a 04 STI strut, but that wont help.........

Myles

**fullerton** · 12-27-2006, 08:30 AM

there's got to be someone out there is a strut sitting around.

SirMyztiq · 12-27-2006, 11:32 AM

OMG!

Haha. I'm so gay. This literally made me choke up. Haha.

Amazing. I love you guys.

Hmm...I'm a newbie so I didn't know what RCE was so when I searched google I searched as RCE springs and nothing came up.

I found the knuckle here

http://www.subaru-parts-dealer.com/

That place seems legit right??

Once again. You guys are the best. Im riding around on my moms Tahoe for now because I was told that driving her like that might cause more damage.

SirMyztiq · 12-27-2006, 05:16 PM

Bump!!!

12-26-2006, 06:35 PM	#1
SirMyztiq Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Exhaust and intakes! Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 166 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Life Sucks :( Strut needed - 05-07 Well. I've done it. After trying to take a curb too fast and hitting my front right wheel. I've done messed up my ride! It pulled HARD to the right and I took it to NTB for an aligment. Turns out I need a new shock and a steering knuckle. So...bye bye Cobb Stage 1 for now... So, now I'm on the market for some new shocks and I might as well get some springs too. Any recommendations?? And also. Where the hell do I get a steering knuckle from?? : ( This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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12-26-2006, 06:37 PM	#2
fuzz Senior STI Driver Car: 05STi Location: Slc Posts: 396 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Live and learn my son.

12-26-2006, 06:37 PM	#3
straightouttajersey Spec C Club Car: 05 STi Posts: 1,462 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	why not dump the money and get coilovers?

12-26-2006, 06:39 PM	#4
trnkmnky The Next Petter Solberg Car: 06 Subaru WRX Fav Mod: winshield washer fluid Location: jersey Posts: 919 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	maybe just replace the stock strut, and get rce springs

12-26-2006, 07:02 PM	#6
SirMyztiq Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Exhaust and intakes! Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 166 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	UPDATE: I have just spend 15 minutes looking for these RCE springs and can't find them anywhere! Let's say I want to get the shocks too...what would be a good match for the RCE springs? Or are they only good enough to keep with the stockers??

12-26-2006, 07:59 PM	#7
*boondocksaint* approved this message. Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: 8-track tape deck, AM Radio Location: D3TR01T Posts: 23,093 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	RCE Springs are from RaceCompEngineering. GTworx.com is their sister site, and I believe they are a sponsor. Check the very top menu bar (the pink one) for sponsor links. If they're not a sponsor, check the Suspension Forum for the RCE Spring review thread - Myles et al from RaceComp are frequent posters. Steerting knuckle? If SubaruGenuineParts doesn't have one, you may be stuck with the stealership or lifting one from a boneyard. Stock shocks and struts should work fine with RCE springs. If I'm wrong, someone hit me with t3h clue-by-four.

12-27-2006, 08:22 AM	#8
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: 3,410 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	I say someone here who has a set of 05-07 Struts sittin around should DONATE this guy 1 strut and then RCE will pitch in on a set of springs reduced price and then the "curb feeler" will only have to get a steering knuckle and he is back on the road in no time. LETS COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY and help BRO out !! Someone start a thread looking for a set of USED 05-07 struts. C-mon....hasnt anyone hit a curb and felt like POO ? Myles

12-27-2006, 08:23 AM	#9
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: 3,410 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	http://gtworx.com/catalog/product_in...oducts_id=1338 HERE YA GO....for a reference..............

12-27-2006, 08:24 AM	#10
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: 3,410 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Google search gave a TON of results.....lol http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...eering+springs

12-27-2006, 08:26 AM	#12
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: 3,410 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	FYI..I have a 04 STI strut, but that wont help......... Myles

12-27-2006, 08:30 AM	#13
fullerton Halliburton Mercenary Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Q-Rack Location: P&L 30R Land Posts: 17,078 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	there's got to be someone out there is a strut sitting around.

12-27-2006, 11:32 AM	#14
SirMyztiq Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Exhaust and intakes! Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 166 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	OMG! Haha. I'm so gay. This literally made me choke up. Haha. Amazing. I love you guys. Hmm...I'm a newbie so I didn't know what RCE was so when I searched google I searched as RCE springs and nothing came up. I found the knuckle here http://www.subaru-parts-dealer.com/ That place seems legit right?? Once again. You guys are the best. Im riding around on my moms Tahoe for now because I was told that driving her like that might cause more damage.