ALK (Anti Lift Kits) - what are the options?

AnorexicSTI · 01-12-2007, 12:47 PM

1. Whiteline
2. GT-Spec
3. Perrin?

Anybody else?

I'm researching these and so far Whiteline seems to be the best... even though I hate the yellow!

TIC recommended I get the street, but I'm tempted to go with the black race... those of you with the race, how much more noise did it really add?

**GTWORX.com** · 01-12-2007, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnorexicSTI

1. Whiteline
2. GT-Spec
3. Perrin?

Anybody else?

I'm researching these and so far Whiteline seems to be the best... even though I hate the yellow!

TIC recommended I get the street, but I'm tempted to go with the black race... those of you with the race, how much more noise did it really add?

Whiteline Sport version (street as some call it) is the best for DD'ing and track use. I would not recommend the race version as it does add a lot of NVH and should only be used for race only applications.

Mike

AnorexicSTI · 01-12-2007, 01:09 PM

Ok say I have the following (which I do

):

1. Group N engine mounts
2. Group N tranny mount
3. COBB shiftter bushings
4. COBB exhaust hangers (which add a noticeable amount of NVH surprisingly)
5. Removed rear brake caliper vibration dampener.
6. Removed tranny cross brace vibration dampener.

and say I'm ok with all the added NVH of these items...

Does your opinion regarding the race bushings still hold?

I also plan to add all the TIC and Kartboy bushings in race form.. TIC said the ALK is the ONLY one where he'd recommmend going with sport instead of race, but then I heard some guys chime in and say they have no issues with the race on their DD... I've never been in a car with them, so I'm trying to get as many opinions as possible before ordering.

**GarageSpec.com** · 01-12-2007, 01:17 PM

One of our shop car is running GT Spec ALK.
It's similar to the Group N Design.

AnorexicSTI · 01-12-2007, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarageSpec.com

One of our shop car is running GT Spec ALK.
It's similar to the Group N Design.

Cool, and off topic, is that Rain Visor GB gonna happen anytime soon? How soon can I get one?

**twiSTies** · 01-12-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTWORX.com

Whiteline Sport version (street as some call it) is the best for DD'ing and track use. I would not recommend the race version as it does add a lot of NVH and should only be used for race only applications.

Mike

Argh. You guys sold me the Comfort stating the same reasons. Can I do an exchange? It's still unopened in the package.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 01-12-2007, 01:30 PM

Ok - lets clear this up a bit on the WL versions:

There are three versions

Comfort - KCA362
Sport - KCA359
Race - KCA359M

Comfort is a little stiffer than stock.

Sport is stiffer still.

Race for all intents and purposes are hard plastic with VERY VERY little compliance and are VERY noisey.

Here's my recommendations:

Mostly street driven with casual autocrossing and fun = comfort.

Autocross whore with some light track and are willing to make the sacrifice of noise = sport.

Track whore in a car that sees no street time or just the time to get to the track = race.

**twiSTies** · 01-12-2007, 01:32 PM

ah ok. thanks for clearing that up tony/clint

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AnorexicSTI Spec C Club Car: 05 WRX STI - Spec A Fav Mod: Starving my STI Location: Lightweightville, Canada Posts: 1,734 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (15)	Ok say I have the following (which I do ): 1. Group N engine mounts 2. Group N tranny mount 3. COBB shiftter bushings 4. COBB exhaust hangers (which add a noticeable amount of NVH surprisingly) 5. Removed rear brake caliper vibration dampener. 6. Removed tranny cross brace vibration dampener. and say I'm ok with all the added NVH of these items... Does your opinion regarding the race bushings still hold? I also plan to add all the TIC and Kartboy bushings in race form.. TIC said the ALK is the ONLY one where he'd recommmend going with sport instead of race, but then I heard some guys chime in and say they have no issues with the race on their DD... I've never been in a car with them, so I'm trying to get as many opinions as possible before ordering.

01-12-2007, 01:17 PM	#4
GarageSpec.com Authorized Vendor Location: CA 91789 Posts: 1,097 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (25)	One of our shop car is running GT Spec ALK. It's similar to the Group N Design.

01-12-2007, 01:30 PM	#7
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,326 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	Ok - lets clear this up a bit on the WL versions: There are three versions Comfort - KCA362 Sport - KCA359 Race - KCA359M Comfort is a little stiffer than stock. Sport is stiffer still. Race for all intents and purposes are hard plastic with VERY VERY little compliance and are VERY noisey. Here's my recommendations: Mostly street driven with casual autocrossing and fun = comfort. Autocross whore with some light track and are willing to make the sacrifice of noise = sport. Track whore in a car that sees no street time or just the time to get to the track = race.