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  1. RaKid
    Thanks for all the replies - this is really good information and very helpful. In the mean time, I've gone back to the factory bar and links for two reasons. 1) I want to experience just a rear bar upgrade with stock front bar, then consider if I even want a front bar 2) I definitely wasn't happy with the angle and as @94 Leone rightly pointed out, the stress on the bolt would be far too much to handle. If I decide I do want a front bar upgrade, I will definitely get the ball joint links. Again @94 Leone pointed out the pressure and stresses are not just linear but a wide range of angles which a ball joint is designed to handle. So I'm hearing two options, the BNT ones, $30 is it? Or the adjustable Whiteline ones. Thanks @Fire Thanks too @Firenza for the pics. Very helpful. Thanks everyone for your input. If there isn't an archive document for this then this thread could be very useful for other members at some point. I haven't even taken the car for a proper drive yet but she's had 4 new RE003s and a rear bar upgrade so she's going to get a severe thrashing this weekend.
  2. RaKid
    @Zeus I totally agree with you here. The amount of pressure currently on the bolt seems rather insane. Admittedly, I've not installed the bar as per the Whiteline instructions and I'll be reinstalling both bars correctly to see if I can get rid of the pre-load on the links. When I do the front I'll also add spacers and reassess and consider an alternative link. I'm even considering retaining the factory front bar for now and just driving around with the uprated rear one to adjust to the new response time.
  3. RaKid
    I'm using this post for technical help - if you can't provide it then your comments are best placed elsewhere. The believe I understand the issue I'm having and as per the pic above it's my understanding that I'm missing the spacers on each end of the link.
  4. RaKid
    I've just replied but my reply got merged about your answer here. Thanks for clarifying. On Whiteline I selected the 'GC8 STI' so presumably they would know it's an alloy arm?
  5. RaKid
    Well Whiteline also have this style as on option for this chassis yes. But my question still remain unanswered... Actually, I've just answered my own questions. I'm missing spacers on this setup which is why the angle is so pronounced. The links should be more vertical like this pic.
  6. RaKid
    Could you elaborate a little further on this please? The links appear to look identical this this kit here which is the GC8 front alloy links. What links should I be fitting?
  7. RaKid
    Hi guys, I'm not comfortable with this Replaced factory front and rear sway bars the other night with 24mm FSB and 22mm RSB but I'm concerned the FSB link alignment is not correct. I read the instructions AFTER installing the bars and it says the wheels need to be on the ground/flat surface and to NOT jack just the car up and let the wheels hang down as this can pre-load the links. I performed this task by only jacking up the car. Although the rear bar and links look just as I expected the FSB and links don't look happy to me. Has anyone else done this on a GC8? Can anyone provide me some feed back on this?
  8. RaKid
    @lowandy owns it now. Would be excellent on the track if he did go.
  9. RaKid
    I was lucky enough to grow up working on my neighbors one. I fell in love with it. There weren't very many V6's produced in year 2000 from what I understand. I'm also of the understanding the the V-LTD was the very last run of V6's in year 2000 too meaning they were the very last of the GC8 shape produced - happy to be corrected here.
  10. RaKid
    @banky took my RA legacy, one of 400 and highly modified it - that is a precious car, or was.
  11. RaKid
    Haha so close bro Thank you bro - I've been looking for 10 years and this is the first one I've seen for sale in 10 years. I wanted the GC8G (V6) one.
  12. RaKid
    Winner. (V6) :((((((((((
  13. RaKid
    Not quite that cool - you're very warm with the first guess. I'll give you another clue, I have four doors. Come on, I know you can get this...
  14. RaKid
    Close - but even better....
  15. RaKid
    Well - I was lucky enough to pick up my 'dream Subaru' the other day - won't reveal what it is just yet but you'll see she needs some immediate attention, namely a date with the tyre shop. The first thing I did was put @max.'s old Whiteline kit on it. Did I install this correctly? Hard to tell from Google Photos. Any advice is appreciated.
  16. RaKid
    Massive, massive shout out to @THUNDA for the wheel deals. @94 Leone From this: To this:
  17. RaKid
    Haha totally!
  18. RaKid
    Just had a look - can't seem to see Subaru kits. Would you just buy the intercooler and sort your own piping is it?
  19. RaKid
    Sorry I have to ask, what was this in reply to? I'm just a little lost. We're you giving me a price indication? Thanks for the recommendation on the intercooler and radiators option, I was actually going to ask about that because I don't think my v6 sti tmic will be efficient at 240kw. Wanted some advice on that.
  20. RaKid
    Too true! Gave her some love last night. Such a nice car. Few tidy up bits I wanna get on to that I didn't get a chance to do last time. Thought I might teach the Mrs to drive manual in this. New clutch should make it easier :-D
  21. RaKid
    I suppose this thread is still applicable now but may potentially start another one that specifically relates to my v6 build.
  22. RaKid
    Sooooo I may have just bought your and my old car back @94 Leone Now has genuine hks bov and panel filter. Will take some nice photos and pop them up.
  23. RaKid
    Ah you're talking about the V5 - had to sell that - but might be buying it back this weekend so I have a car while I build this. I thought you were talking about my '92 BC5RA.
  24. RaKid
    It's going onto a GC8G - same as what it came out of. I should update my signature to be honest. Although I have tried to buy back the RA! It now lives very close to me after spending many years with banksy.
  25. RaKid
    Made contact with previous owner - thread can be closed now. Thanks for the help guys. If anyone is interested I may do a small write up on the twin scroll swap etc.

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