BD/BK/BG to WRX suspension height information/picture reques

[silver_s13]

After reading a hundred contradictory threads, can we simply get a picture of a BD/BG Legacy on WRX struts and springs for reference as well as on WRX struts and WRX lowering springs for reference?
If you an provide the pictures, please provide what modifications you hade to make for it to work (ie swap to Legacy top hats on the rear).

If you do not have a picture of YOUR CAR to contribute PLEASE DO NOT post any "my friend has", "I heard" , or "I think" statements.

I am looking for first hand experience as well as proof positive pictures. Legacy wagon and sedan pictures are welcome as well as Outback.

MOds please feel free to move to the suspension section if you feel it would be more appropriate there.

[jamal]

04 sti takeoffs:

http://jamalb.net/gallery/d/13089-2/IMG_3029.JPG

04 sti takeoffs with RCE black springs:

http://jamalb.net/gallery/d/13362-2/IMG_3143.JPG

bolts straight on but needs work to get the alignment right.

[deadend]

@jamal: how does it ride?

[jamal]

for as low as the spring rates are (225f, 195r), not great, but better than the cheap coilovers. I'm looking to get a set of re-valved dampers from feal.

[d1giPhux]

I was under the impression the WRX / Sti heights were different. Is this an incorrect statement?

[jamal]

wrx is like 1/2" higher

[geckoboy86]

Well...I might be able to help out next week. Planning a big over haul of my car (Fixing the deer damage and doing an upgrade) inwhich i will be taken out the old BD 'L' suspension and swaping for an 03 WRX.

[LiCelsior]

jamal what did u mean about gettin alignment right?

[jamal]

WRX has a wider track so you end up with reduced negative camber all the way around. In the front it will be around 0 with the bolt set to max negative and the rear will be slightly positive.

This is REALLY bad for handling.

I slotted the lower holes in my front struts and installed camber bolts in the rear. current camber settings are -2.5 front and -1.1 rear.

[LiCelsior]

fugg thats not what i wanted to hear...crap.

[Okin DaVanh]

97 BK


02-03 Bugeye spec shocks w/ Tenabe GF210 Lowering Springs
02-03 bugeye TopHats

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/l_935c4000544b42dbb81ca4c74f257b80-1.jpg

[silver_s13]

Anybody have pics of one with GC bits?

[Lsnaple]

Subscribing to this thread. If you could, please include side pics as well as how harsh/comfy the ride is.

[Lone_legacy]

Stock:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/03/DSCN15810001-1.jpg

02 WRX struts, tophats, Tanabe GF210 springs, 3/8" saggy butt spacers:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/DSCN30620001-1.jpg

[fwa2500]

here are four photos with the progression of mine

completely stock:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/img5310-1.jpg

stock struts and springs with 16" wrx wheels
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/tarmaccrop-1.jpg

'04 STi struts with Tien S-tech springs
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/img0540j-1.jpg

and finally '04 STi struts with '05 STi springs
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/img1515r-1.jpg

current alignment is -2.3 front, -1.4 rear with camber bolts on all four corners