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08-11-2007, 05:43 AM
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| The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2004 STI Fav Mod: All of them Location: Southern NH Posts: 888
IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)  |  Just springs? Any car I've ever lowered, Ive always bought shocks and springs. I was just wondering if I can buy a set of lets say cobb or tein springs and still use the stock struts. How much life can I expect out of the stockers with lower springs too? Ideally I'd like to buy coilovers but...I have bills to pay. Any suspension ideas to lower my ride a little bit preferably in the under $500 range would be greatly welcomed. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. |
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08-11-2007, 09:06 AM
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Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,366
IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10) | Re: Just springs? a lot of people have added springs w/o replacing the stock struts and haven't had many issues. i've had my jdm pinks on the stock struts for about two years now. everything has been great so far. *knocks on wood* i would suggest adding some hardened top mounts though if you get aftermarket springs. |
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08-11-2007, 09:37 AM
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Car: Aspen 2005 STi Fav Mod: TurnInConcepts Coilovers Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 1,865
IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2) | Re: Just springs? I'd strongly advise against lowering springs on the stock struts unless you prioritize looks over performance. |
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08-11-2007, 09:49 AM
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Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,366
IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10) | Re: Just springs? i agree with stretch about certain springs (i.e. those that provide an extreme drop) not being a performance upgrade. my opinion is that some springs, although not a perfect match for the struts, will provide some improvement in performance over stock. make sure you research before you decide to buy. |
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08-11-2007, 05:35 PM
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Car: 2006 OBP STi Fav Mod: Snow Location: Alberta Posts: 1,486
IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (7) | Re: Just springs? Quote:
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08-11-2007, 05:52 PM
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| The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2004 STI Fav Mod: All of them Location: Southern NH Posts: 888
IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0) | Re: Just springs? Whats the deal with Cobb springs? They sell springs but not struts, what would a good strut be to go with a set of Cobb or Eibach springs? All though I gues tein coilovers start at 1400 so...with struts I'd be at the same price point. Thanks for the info  |
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08-11-2007, 08:31 PM
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| Spec C Club Car: 07 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Stage 2 :D Location: Port Townsend, Washington Posts: 1,034
IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (2) | Re: Just springs? Quote:
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08-11-2007, 08:32 PM
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| Spec C Club Car: 07 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Stage 2 :D Location: Port Townsend, Washington Posts: 1,034
IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (2) | Re: Just springs? Quote:
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