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2004 WRX Wagon suspension - JohnC - 06-16-2010
We're at ~117k miles on the stock suspension. Are there any interesting options out there for < $500, or should I just throw some GR-2's on it and walk away? The car is a daily driver, no longer subject to the rigor of autocross or track days.
I'd be on NASIOC, except it makes my eyes bleed.
Re: 2004 WRX Wagon suspension - ScottyB - 06-16-2010
i put together my entire suspension for under $500 but it took time. STi struts/springs (250) , WRX 20mm rear bar (40) and an aggressive alignment (120). it's not a very nice ride but it handles nicely.
if i had to do it all over, i'd definitely still do the rear bar and alignment. however, if the shocks aren't shot (117k is alot of miles though) i'd look at a Whiteline Anti-Lift kit, rear trailing links with Group-N bushings, and in your case see if you can source some sedan front control arms for even more camber and caster. that will keep your compliance overall, but add a nice edge to the handling and really add some front bite. maybe throw in some steering rack bushings too since they're cheap. or you could just do GR-2's, but the bushings are all probably junky now anyway.
i'm currently looking at keeping my STi springs but going to Tokico D-specs (800) since the STi struts are just way overdamped.
Re: 2004 WRX Wagon suspension - ScottyB - 06-16-2010
oh, and IWSTI.com is where i like to go even though it's STi-centric.
Re: 2004 WRX Wagon suspension - Maengelito - 06-17-2010
is it doing something in particular that you'd like to fix or is it just that its old therefore it needs replacing? Since its not being used to autox or track, I say keep going until something breaks/leaks/squeaks or bends.
Re: 2004 WRX Wagon suspension - Dave - 06-18-2010
Maengelito Wrote:is it doing something in particular that you'd like to fix or is it just that its old therefore it needs replacing? Since its not being used to autox or track, I say keep going until something breaks/leaks/squeaks or bends.What are you doing on MM grandpa? Go back to your porch...
Re: 2004 WRX Wagon suspension - JohnC - 06-18-2010
Maengelito Wrote:is it doing something in particular that you'd like to fix or is it just that its old therefore it needs replacing? Since its not being used to autox or track, I say keep going until something breaks/leaks/squeaks or bends.
It's used for beer runs, so performance is definitely still important