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ok so I'm pretty much a complete n00b when it comes to subarus so don't laugh.

I'm looking for a cheap spring upgrade for my impreza and I've found some springs out of a '97 STI, will this change the ride height and stiffness at all? or would it be a waste of time? bare in mind that i'm a tight ass and won't fork out lots of money, these are like $50.

thanks!

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IMO change the whole strut - the stock HX stuff is useless. (Not a jab - I have an HX20s and DO NOT miss the old suspension).

The springs will lower it and give it more stiffness to a degree yes, but the proper shock for them is a lot stiffer too. If you get early GC8 STi suspension complete, it will be a handsome upgrade :) The version 5 and 6 STi stuff is inverted - stiff as hell, fantastic stuff...but IIRC has a reputation for misbehaving occasionally and demanding attention.

I have ver3 STi stuff in the rear of mine, and STi Showa gymkhana struts in the front (if you care about your back, don't get these). Definitely better than bothering with springs. :)

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 K City said:

ok so I'm pretty much a complete n00b when it comes to subarus so don't laugh.

I'm looking for a cheap spring upgrade for my impreza and I've found some springs out of a '97 STI, will this change the ride height and stiffness at all? or would it be a waste of time? bare in mind that i'm a tight ass and won't fork out lots of money, these are like $50.

thanks!

Buy some aftermarket brand new for the same price or similar money for 2nd hand WRX STI items

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[quote name='K City said:

ok so I'm pretty much a complete n00b when it comes to subarus so don't laugh.

I'm looking for a cheap spring upgrade for my impreza and I've found some springs out of a '97 STI, will this change the ride height and stiffness at all? or would it be a waste of time? bare in mind that i'm a tight ass and won't fork out lots of money, these are like $50.

thanks!

/quote]

Buy some aftermarket brand new for the same price or similar money for 2nd hand WRX STI items

huh? I meant $50 for all four, aftermarket springs are around $250 aren't they?

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 ODB said:

the word on the street is that if you upgrade your shocks and springs to STi spec, your car will actually be able to keep up with an STi!!!

8)

Quit trolling buddy...

I would recommend upgrading the entire spring/shock assembly (strut) to STi gear, you risk a mismatched spring and strut (read, bouncy, uncomfortable ride) if you upgrade only the springs. We have done this with great success in the past, it lowers the car about 30mm also.

[Re-edit to make post make sense after failedit by JoKer >:( ]

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 ODB said:

Im trying to have a serious conversation here, mr Wiretap.

There is no need for insults.

There were a couple of examples of HX20s being upgraded and supposedly keeping up with STis in gymkhanas going around.

Given the Gymkhana doesn't really make use of the car's power so much as its handling, a proper suspension setup and a good driver could certainly level the playing field...

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[quote name='K City said:

ok so I'm pretty much a complete n00b when it comes to subarus so don't laugh.

I'm looking for a cheap spring upgrade for my impreza and I've found some springs out of a '97 STI, will this change the ride height and stiffness at all? or would it be a waste of time? bare in mind that i'm a tight ass and won't fork out lots of money, these are like $50.

thanks!

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Buy some aftermarket brand new for the same price or similar money for 2nd hand WRX STI items

huh? I meant $50 for all four, aftermarket springs are around $250 aren't they?

Seen Mates that have "been there done that"

Save your money a bit longer and do it properly, in the long run it will be better for you and your wallet...

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[quote name='K City said:

ok so I'm pretty much a complete n00b when it comes to subarus so don't laugh.

I'm looking for a cheap spring upgrade for my impreza and I've found some springs out of a '97 STI, will this change the ride height and stiffness at all? or would it be a waste of time? bare in mind that i'm a tight ass and won't fork out lots of money, these are like $50.

thanks!

/quote]

Buy some aftermarket brand new for the same price or similar money for 2nd hand WRX STI items

huh? I meant $50 for all four, aftermarket springs are around $250 aren't they?

Seen Mates that have "been there done that"

Save your money a bit longer and do it properly, in the long run it will be better for you and your wallet...

When modifying a car it is best to live by the mantra: DIODIR, that is Do It Once, Do It Right.

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