Spring Install - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MattR · 2004-09-13, 04:56 PM

Springs going on now...if you wanna come by and help, please feel free...just bring Iced tea.

Nick Koan · 2004-09-13, 04:57 PM

Hmm, I know I offered to help at the last meet, but I won't be able to (unless you want to wait an extra week).

Good luck,

qksubi · 2004-09-13, 09:27 PM

Man Im sorry I didnt check the boards until now I would have helped or watched real well you should have beep me(2-way)

tysonK · 2004-09-13, 09:49 PM

are they done yet, damn.

MattR · 2004-09-13, 09:52 PM

Hey Guys...We finished the fronts no problems...We had to do one over cause we didn't align things correctly, but it got late, so we went and got food.

I'll do the rear spring tommorrow night.

So far, first inpressions...WOW...the front end feel so much more connected, turn is is way sharper and quicker...and that's with the stock rears on still... I think this thing's going to rock...It doesn;t look all that much lower, but that's no big deal...

sp00ln · 2004-09-13, 11:02 PM

How do you install springs "correctly"?

Kevin M · 2004-09-14, 12:52 AM

Like this:

sperry · 2004-09-14, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Like this:

Nice X That must be how you installed the springs... with a broken link.

Kevin M · 2004-09-14, 01:14 AM

Works for me, must be because it's in my cache. Editing to attachment now.

MattR · 2004-09-14, 10:16 PM

It's all done...Rear's went smooth. Upon initial test drive...I fricking love it. The turn in is crisp, steering is more responsive. The springs and tops also dialed out a TON of body roll, and brake dive. Overall , I'm very happy. I can;t wait to push it a bit harder and get a real feel for it.

Anyway, I put the black wheels on like everyone requested, sorry its so dark...and if you look real close, you'll see a randon red SVX in my driveway...

tysonK · 2004-09-14, 10:27 PM

did scott buy that?

where's the thread!

yah springs are sweet!

MattR · 2004-09-14, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tysonK

did scott buy that?

where's the thread!

yah springs are sweet!

yes, I don't know, indeed.

LetItRev · 2004-09-15, 03:45 PM

Looks good Matt. What do you estimate was your total install time for the front and rear?

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-09-15, 04:12 PM

Is the spring wire diameter larger on the new ones? From just looking at the picture they appear to be the same free length and have the same number of coils...

MattR · 2004-09-15, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Is the spring wire diameter larger on the new ones? From just looking at the picture they appear to be the same free length and have the same number of coils...

Austin, they are indeed very similar to the stock set up. The spring rate is 20% stiffer, and they are about 2 inches shorter (in material) and sit about 3/4 inch shorter than stock, it is really hard to see in the pictures. The spring rate seems to make the huge difference here, We looked them up last night, I cant remember what exactly they are, but noticeably stiffer rates. Like Scott said, they should have been the springs the car came with, but they are a nice stepping stone in between stock and coils.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-09-15, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Austin, they are indeed very similar to the stock set up. The spring rate is 20% stiffer, and they are about 2 inches shorter (in material) and sit about 3/4 inch shorter than stock, it is really hard to see in the pictures. The spring rate seems to make the huge difference here,

Well, all the parameters I was noting are what determines the rate of the finished spring; # of active coils, length, wire diameter, inside diameter, etc., you can calculate it pretty easily... that's why I was asking.

Kevin M · 2004-09-15, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Austin, they are indeed very similar to the stock set up. The spring rate is 20% stiffer, and they are about 2 inches shorter (in material) and sit about 3/4 inch shorter than stock, it is really hard to see in the pictures. The spring rate seems to make the huge difference here,

Well, all the parameters I was noting are what determines the rate of the finished spring; # of active coils, length, wire diameter, inside diameter, etc., you can calculate it pretty easily... that's why I was asking.

Same wire thickness and coil diameter. I think the same number of coils, just shorter spacing. The new springs are listed on a reliable Subaru info site as 257lb./in. front, 190 rear, but the rears are progressive. Like Matt said, about a 20% increase.

2004-09-13, 04:56 PM	#1
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Spring Install Springs going on now...if you wanna come by and help, please feel free...just bring Iced tea. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-09-13, 04:57 PM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Hmm, I know I offered to help at the last meet, but I won't be able to (unless you want to wait an extra week). Good luck, __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-09-13, 09:49 PM	#4
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	are they done yet, damn. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-09-13, 09:52 PM	#5
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Hey Guys...We finished the fronts no problems...We had to do one over cause we didn't align things correctly, but it got late, so we went and got food. I'll do the rear spring tommorrow night. So far, first inpressions...WOW...the front end feel so much more connected, turn is is way sharper and quicker...and that's with the stock rears on still... I think this thing's going to rock...It doesn;t look all that much lower, but that's no big deal... __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-09-13, 11:02 PM	#6
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	How do you install springs "correctly"? __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2004-09-13, 09:27 PM	#3
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	Man Im sorry I didnt check the boards until now I would have helped or watched real well you should have beep me(2-way)

2004-09-14, 12:52 AM	#7
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Like this: Attached Images __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-09-14, 01:14 AM	#9
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Works for me, must be because it's in my cache. Editing to attachment now. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-09-14, 10:16 PM	#10
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	It's all done...Rear's went smooth. Upon initial test drive...I fricking love it. The turn in is crisp, steering is more responsive. The springs and tops also dialed out a TON of body roll, and brake dive. Overall , I'm very happy. I can;t wait to push it a bit harder and get a real feel for it. Anyway, I put the black wheels on like everyone requested, sorry its so dark...and if you look real close, you'll see a randon red SVX in my driveway... Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-09-14, 10:27 PM	#11
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	did scott buy that? where's the thread! yah springs are sweet! __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-09-15, 03:45 PM	#13
LetItRev R.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 501 Car: 2004 WRX	Looks good Matt. What do you estimate was your total install time for the front and rear?

2004-09-15, 04:12 PM	#14
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Is the spring wire diameter larger on the new ones? From just looking at the picture they appear to be the same free length and have the same number of coils... __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

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