I would say new tires are the way to go, then a strut brace... then a brand new suspension.
Body roll reduction?
I've wanted an Impreza for a while now, and may be in a position to get one in the next few months (I also want a STi, but that's a year away at the soonest, and I want something now). Anyway, I've taken RSs for test drives several times, and the biggest problem I have with the car by far is the body roll. Searching on this site and I-club, it seems the single best thing to reduce that is to add a rear strut brace.
So I'm interested in people's opinions on that conclusion.
What are your experiences with adding a rear strut brace?
Which is the best one to get?
What other suspensions mods alleviate body roll?
Thanks.
So I'm interested in people's opinions on that conclusion.
What are your experiences with adding a rear strut brace?
Which is the best one to get?
What other suspensions mods alleviate body roll?
Thanks.
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Huh?
I think you might mean rear (anti)Sway bar. That's going to help you reduce the roll way more than a strut bar will. There's planty of sizes available to suit your needs/wants.
I think you might mean rear (anti)Sway bar. That's going to help you reduce the roll way more than a strut bar will. There's planty of sizes available to suit your needs/wants.
danc said:I've wanted an Impreza for a while now, and may be in a position to get one in the next few months (I also want a STi, but that's a year away at the soonest, and I want something now). Anyway, I've taken RSs for test drives several times, and the biggest problem I have with the car by far is the body roll. Searching on this site and I-club, it seems the single best thing to reduce that is to add a rear strut brace.
So I'm interested in people's opinions on that conclusion.
What are your experiences with adding a rear strut brace?
Which is the best one to get?
What other suspensions mods alleviate body roll?
Thanks.
I agree with the rear sway bar. I just replaced mine and the feeling is very neutral for a $100 fix. Now for the springs and struts....:happynow:
Like cone eater said, sway bar then springs/struts. My car, now w/ full suspension, has very minimal body roll, along with incredible handling.
Have they started making the KYB AGX struts for the 2002 RS / WRX yet?
I hace not heard people at the other club talking about it. The ones for the GC8 CAN be fitted with modification, but as far as I know they are not released yet.
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supermarkus on the i-club has the AGX on his WRX - and yeah, the alignment gets whacked. But you can apparently get magic camber bolts to pull it back in spec. I think that's what he's done. And if you're going to put the old school struts on, get the old school stainless brake lines - they'll clip into the bracket on the strut like they're supposed to. (if you're planning on doing the brake lines and haven't already)
Anyway, just thought I'd share.
Anyway, just thought I'd share.
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