2001 sti struts/shocks

[Abomb]

Where do you guys buy replacements around here? I'm trying to talk my wife into just letting me get coil overs but if that falls through where is a good place to get replacements? The ass end clunking over bumps is getting pretty agitating. 

[Kiwi_Fozze]

DONT BIFF EM!!!!!!!!!!!

its fixable, and is infact a common fault.

genuine sti kyb shocks are farking horrendous to buy new, and nothing aftermarket comes close to how the v7 sti struts feel.

 

pull em out, strip em down, clean em, re-grease and reassemble. easy job. follow the link:

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f70/sti-strut-lubrication-procedures-pics-29677/

 

Make sure you scoop all the old crud out first

 

[calebwrx]

1 hour ago, Kiwi_Fozze said:

DONT BIFF EM!!!!!!!!!!!

its fixable, and is infact a common fault.

genuine sti kyb shocks are farking horrendous to buy new, and nothing aftermarket comes close to how the v7 sti struts feel.

 

pull em out, strip em down, clean em, re-grease and reassemble. easy job. follow the link:

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f70/sti-strut-lubrication-procedures-pics-29677/

 

Make sure you scoop all the old crud out first

 

 

Depending how bad yours are the fix might not last that long, mine lasted about 10000km before they started sticking/knocking again.

[Kiwi_Fozze]

had a set absolutely shagged, had to regrease every 10k as well. 

 

but, regreasing every 10,000kms is a small price next to the hassle of matching the shock performance.

if i had to replace em, i'd go with kyb agx shocks out of the usa (cant buy em here) factory replacement dampener adjustable strut, at about $400 a corner plus shipping.

 

also, they dont need certing like adjustable do.

[calebwrx]

Do the AGXs perform similar to the standard STI shocks though? $400 each is more than a set of new BC Golds, not including $400 for a cert of course. 

[Kiwi_Fozze]

better than the standard shock, and it has dampener adjustment so a good shock for really pushing hard.

 

kyb excel-g are cheaper, but a lot more pliant than the sti ones (lots more body roll, but a more comfortable ride)

 

cert is closer to the $600 mark nowdays unfortunately....

[pedro]

AGX from Rockauto are $110 us..

You can get two landed for less that the $400nz tax threshold..

Havn't fitted mine yet so can't comment on performance..

Looking forward to it...

[calebwrx]

Do tell once you install them, following for my own interest 

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Edited April 18, 2017 by calebwrx

[Kiwi_Fozze]

Didnt consider rockauto, most of my searching was on ebay USA... But im running sti genome struts atm :-P

[Abomb]

Wait, 600 bucks to get coil overs certed? WhAt the hell is getting something certed? Do you have to get any other modifications certified? I have a lot to learn about modifying cars in New Zealand. 

My next question is where do you get pads/rotors for brembos. I don't imagine supercheap or repco having suitable replacements. 

[calebwrx]

Certs are NZs way of making sure that majorly modified cars are still safe for road use, coilovers are considered major here, IE. they have to be certified by an LVV inspector. Check it all out here: http://www.lvvta.org.nz

[4G63B8]

7 hours ago, Abomb said:

Wait, 600 bucks to get coil overs certed? WhAt the hell is getting something certed? Do you have to get any other modifications certified? I have a lot to learn about modifying cars in New Zealand. 

My next question is where do you get pads/rotors for brembos. I don't imagine supercheap or repco having suitable replacements. 

 

You can get the pads/rotors from BNT but they are aftermarket ones, you can get genuine ones from subaru but you pay a lot for them

[Abomb]

I picked some up second hand in Hamilton for 325. They feel good but I'm going to break them open and grease/clean them before I install. 

[Kiwi_Fozze]

best option there. make sure they are spotless inside, if you have the time. i find a kerosene dip and dry works a treat. if lowering it, chop the smallest 2 ridges off your bump stops (basically cut em in half) and run the wider lower sections. be generous with the new grease, you want to use castrol LMX or whatever the replacement is, its some horrid blue stuff. having plenty of rags helps too

[Abomb]

Yeah, they're soaking in penetrating oil right now. I'm running to the store to get some grease today, I was planning on using lithium grease, like cv grease. Cars already lowered and new struts don't have springs or top hats so yeah if the previous owner did chop the bump stops I plan on doing it. 

Edited May 3, 2017 by Abomb

[Abomb]

Soaked em for a week and they came right apart. Now I just gotta give em a good greasing.