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Originally Posted by Dean
GD=04 except for wider track on the STI AFIK.
I'll be honest, I can't speak to the details, but the '05 knuckle change changed the strut attachment and as I understand created more clearance. I would assume that changed something about the geometry in some way, but can't tell you what.
Scott did the conversion, maybe he can say.
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The only difference I noticed was the larger spindle/hub. The upright mounting wing on the knuckle is wider than the 5x100 knuckle. Bolt pattern might be a little different, but I never measured it. I know the bolt pattern is different between the STi and SVX knuckles, but they're the same width... go figure.
Maybe there's a bit on a difference on the angle or offset of the strut mounting holes that creates more clearance on the stock '05+ struts that the guys running stock-class autocross make use of, but since I had coilovers before and after, I never had any clearance issues up front. The fact that the STi went to 8" wide wheels when they switched to the larger spindle would support that guess.
For me, it was the rear that's always been an issue... but also not strut related. I rub the rear tires on the body and the fender in the rear, but have no issues rubbing the strut back there.