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Old 2005-06-27, 07:05 PM   #1
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I've been looking into suspension modifications for the GM6 (is that right?) 2.5 RS lately (because I'm in the market for one) and I had a few questions that I'm hoping you guys could help me out with.

After looking through lots of threads on nasioc, rs25, and i-club I was wondering why STi suspension parts aren't used by many. I've heard the springs are a bit much for daily driven cars but other than that, nothing. Is it the fact that they (STi parts) are expensive verse the aftermarket parts available?

I would think that a factory performance branch such as STi would be popular. Does anyone have any idea why this isn't so?
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Old 2005-06-27, 07:26 PM   #2
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I suspect because most people who upgrade their suspension either do coilovers or springs.

Usually STi take-offs are a complete unit. Because most people are doing coilovers or springs they are not doing take-offs.

I would also say that a lot of the people upgrading their suspension are looking for something more aggressive and more flexible than take-offs.

I think you have to modify the rear top mounts on a RS to make V7 and above STi struts work IIRC?
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Yeah, GD rear top hats are different. You can't use GD rear springs with a GM/GC and vice versa, although the '02-'04 strut itself can be used. Nothing from an '05 will work because the struts (front and rear) and rear top hats both are different.
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Old 2005-06-30, 10:12 AM   #4
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So what STi suspension parts can be used?
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Old 2005-07-01, 04:53 PM   #5
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After asking about suspension suggestions on Nasioc I was recommended to the V 5/6 springs and struts. The spring rates are slightly higher than the P1s but I've read mixed feelings about them. I also found a STi 21mm rear sway bar for 93- Imprezas ( https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/p...roducts_id=635 ). I've also heard that the STi solid front and rear tophats are a good upgrade, but they are hard to find.

So I guess I've answered my own question in a way, but I would still like input from you guys on these parts. Anyone?
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Old 2005-07-01, 06:30 PM   #6
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I don't think many of us are running a lot of STi parts(except some people who have the whole car) . MattR had the "pinks" springs for his sturts on his car, but now those are being replaced.

I think when we give advice on the board we like for it to be first hand knowledge. I know when I read a post by Scott, Dean, etc. most likely they are commenting because they have used or are using the part.

So don't think we a snubbing you Tim, we just don't have the first hand knowledge that we need to advise someone on a part.

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Old 2005-07-01, 08:31 PM   #7
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That's understandable Tyson.

I'm finally getting some decent help on my Nasbisco thread. I think I should start a "suspension suggestion thread" here because I know that you guys know what you are talking about and I won't get responces like, "I think you should roll your fender with a baseball bat."
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Both gruppe-s and mpj performance sell the STi tophats
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Both gruppe-s and mpj performance sell the STi tophats
Sale on them over on Nasioc:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=774000
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