STI GDB struts, Tanabe gf210 springs - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

bruspeed · 2011-04-10, 07:32 AM

Hey guys, Long time. It's finally happened, the RS is back to stock and I want to unload the suspension parts.

I bought all of these parts gently used, And have put about 25k miles on them since. I believe the struts already had about 20k +- on them, I'm not sure about the springs.

So,

STI GDB struts- Has the STI strut clunk. Whatever.
And A POS Whiteline front strut tower brace.

There would be pics, But my wife just drove off with them in the trunk. But I could get them today if someone was interested.

As for price, Shoot me an offer. All the parts have around 50k miles on them and I'm not too sure what the stuff is worth any more. KevinM can probably attest to the positive qualities of this setup, was pretty quick for autocross, and very docile on the street. With the sway bar set to "kill" there was some definite off throttle OVER steer, and on throttle was very neutral handling.

Thanks for looking! Chris.

Kevin M · 2011-04-10, 11:33 AM

I can attest, it was a very good setup in this car. About as good as can be asked for with just struts and springs, outside of maybe the RCE/Ohlins combo. GLWS! Will you be selling the RS too?

bruspeed · 2011-04-11, 09:03 AM

Negative Kevin, It is the new Baby Mobile.

Kevin M · 2011-04-11, 11:00 AM

Thanks for telling us, you nerd! And congrats.

bruspeed · 2011-09-08, 05:14 AM

Recent interest in another sale thread has me thinking.........

Bump

khail19 · 2011-09-08, 04:54 PM

I'll pick up the RSB, endlinks and mounts. PM sent.

Kevin M · 2011-09-09, 05:37 PM

Grab it all, man. I only ditched the STi setup on my SG because of ride quality complaints with my wife in the car. Actually, she didn't care for it either. But it looked AWESOME at that ride height.

khail19 · 2011-09-09, 07:35 PM

<<< Has wife and baby, so I think the springs/STI struts will be too low and harsh. I have a set of wagon springs, so I was planning on getting some non-STI sedan struts to keep things more comfortable.

scubasteve · 2011-09-10, 09:21 AM

How are these springs in comparison to stock sti springs, will they be a little firmer? Are they lower than the sti's as well? Thanks!

Kevin M · 2011-09-10, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khail19

<<< Has wife and baby, so I think the springs/STI struts will be too low and harsh. I have a set of wagon springs, so I was planning on getting some non-STI sedan struts to keep things more comfortable.

Same here.

bruspeed · 2011-09-10, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubasteve

How are these springs in comparison to stock sti springs, will they be a little firmer? Are they lower than the sti's as well? Thanks!

Spring: Rate (F,R, lb/min): Drop(F,R,mm):

Stock 224F/194R 0F/0R

STi Pinks 257F/217R -20F/-20R

Tanabe GF210 324F/246R -25F/-13R
It's about 1.3" front 1.0" rear lower than stock STi springs. And 1000000000" lower than stock Impreza Non STI springs.

Although, these springs are progressive and actually ride better than stock STI springs in my opinion.

bruspeed · 2011-09-12, 02:07 PM

RSB, endlinks, and mounts are gone. Thanks Khail.

khail19 · 2011-09-12, 06:20 PM

Thank you!

bruspeed · 2011-09-14, 04:54 AM

Tanabes Gone, Thanks Steve.

scubasteve · 2011-09-15, 12:28 AM

Just got them on the struts earlier today, will let ya know how they feel. Will also get some tools back to you. Thanks!

silversuby · 2011-09-15, 08:34 PM

I have some gf210's and have been really happy with them. Sounds like you made a good buy

scubasteve · 2011-09-16, 11:23 AM

Ya, they're feeling awesome. Handles great! Have a squeak going on and my tires are rubbing but will get those worked on...

2011-04-10, 07:32 AM	#1
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	STI GDB struts, Tanabe gf210 springs Hey guys, Long time. It's finally happened, the RS is back to stock and I want to unload the suspension parts. I bought all of these parts gently used, And have put about 25k miles on them since. I believe the struts already had about 20k +- on them, I'm not sure about the springs. So, STI GDB struts- Has the STI strut clunk. Whatever. And A POS Whiteline front strut tower brace. There would be pics, But my wife just drove off with them in the trunk. But I could get them today if someone was interested. As for price, Shoot me an offer. All the parts have around 50k miles on them and I'm not too sure what the stuff is worth any more. KevinM can probably attest to the positive qualities of this setup, was pretty quick for autocross, and very docile on the street. With the sway bar set to "kill" there was some definite off throttle OVER steer, and on throttle was very neutral handling. Thanks for looking! Chris. __________________ Can anybody fly this thing? Last edited by bruspeed; 2011-09-14 at 04:54 AM.

2011-04-10, 11:33 AM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I can attest, it was a very good setup in this car. About as good as can be asked for with just struts and springs, outside of maybe the RCE/Ohlins combo. GLWS! Will you be selling the RS too? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2011-04-11, 09:03 AM	#3
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Negative Kevin, It is the new Baby Mobile. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2011-04-11, 11:00 AM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Thanks for telling us, you nerd! And congrats. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2011-09-08, 05:14 AM	#5
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Recent interest in another sale thread has me thinking......... Bump __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2011-09-08, 04:54 PM	#6
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I'll pick up the RSB, endlinks and mounts. PM sent.

2011-09-09, 05:37 PM	#7
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Grab it all, man. I only ditched the STi setup on my SG because of ride quality complaints with my wife in the car. Actually, she didn't care for it either. But it looked AWESOME at that ride height. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2011-09-09, 07:35 PM	#8
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	<<< Has wife and baby, so I think the springs/STI struts will be too low and harsh. I have a set of wagon springs, so I was planning on getting some non-STI sedan struts to keep things more comfortable.

2011-09-10, 09:21 AM	#9
scubasteve EJ18 Real Name: steve Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NW Reno Posts: 43 Car: 05 Forester XT	How are these springs in comparison to stock sti springs, will they be a little firmer? Are they lower than the sti's as well? Thanks!

2011-09-12, 02:07 PM	#12
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	RSB, endlinks, and mounts are gone. Thanks Khail. __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2011-09-12, 06:20 PM	#13
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	Thank you!

2011-09-14, 04:54 AM	#14
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Tanabes Gone, Thanks Steve. __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2011-09-15, 12:28 AM	#15
scubasteve EJ18 Real Name: steve Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NW Reno Posts: 43 Car: 05 Forester XT	Just got them on the struts earlier today, will let ya know how they feel. Will also get some tools back to you. Thanks!

2011-09-15, 08:34 PM	#16
silversuby EJ18 Real Name: Charlie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Truckee Posts: 53 Car: 02 wrx	I have some gf210's and have been really happy with them. Sounds like you made a good buy

2011-09-16, 11:23 AM	#17
scubasteve EJ18 Real Name: steve Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NW Reno Posts: 43 Car: 05 Forester XT	Ya, they're feeling awesome. Handles great! Have a squeak going on and my tires are rubbing but will get those worked on...

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