patrickscycleshop
03-30-2009, 11:59 AM
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Here it is, first off- this is a daily driver, i did not intend on racing it, for all purposes i use it for
this setup works nicely, dont know how well it would perform on a track.
1.02-03 wrx kyb agx struts
2.02-03 wrx wagon springs, tein s-spec front drop-1.7, rear drop-.8
3.02-03 wrx upper spring perches front and rear, rear is also the top strut mount to body.
4.02-03 rubber spring insulators for top and bottom of rear springs
5.02-03 rubber spring insulator for top of front springs
6.95-99 legacy l bump stops and dust boots( are the same size and dimension as 02-03 wrx)
they have to be cut down, spring instructions give you the dimensions needed
6A. 02-03 wrx top strut mounts
7. the brake lines do not attach to the struts in the same way as the originals legacy did. you will need
to fabricate mounts or safety wire them to the struts to prevent a brakeline failure due to chafing.
8. ride height is nice level and does not sag in rear without using any spacers
9. set agx adjusters to 1 (softest) on front, 4(stiffest) on rear, this seem to balance the damping pretty good
10. ride is obviously more rigid, but NOT bone jarring ive driven it on dirt roads, it actually sucks up the bumps pretty well, you feel them but it doesnt transfer to the body enough to make the car shudder.
11.sway bars and braces are next
12 wheels are tsw trackstar 5 16x7 with falken ziex 205-55-16 tires,
13. need to roll rear fender wells a small amount to prevent rubbing under hard cornering wit 100 lbs in rear end.
14. 100 lbs of ex wifes junk in rear area only dropped it a half inch.
15 conclusion- i spent 795.00 total on all new stuff except the perches ,(top mounts and rubber insulators 50.00 what a Blessing!)
everything was direct bolt in with no modifications required, kyb gr2 may be used as a cheaper alternative to agx's but dont know how they will work.
16. these pictures were taken before and then 100 miles after i installed the stuff
I am completly 100% satisfied on the end result.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/lowerdelegacypics018-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/bikesforssale005-1.jpg
updated info;
1. installed 98 outback front and rear sway bars, made a great difference, drastically reduced body roll, you just point and shoot the direction you want to go.
2. I havent pushed the car hard enough to determine whether it has any over/understeer,
so far i havent been able to get either end to slide yet, it seems pretty neutral front to rear, higher speeds, harder cornering im sure it will upset somewhere.
3.sway bars bolt right on, although on the front I had to use the legacy rubber bushing instead of the outback, fit a little tighter, but the metal bracket is different(ones that bolt to chassis of car, not to the end link).
4.replace front fascia panel, bumper and hood with 98 outback stuff, looks longer and lower now.
Here it is, first off- this is a daily driver, i did not intend on racing it, for all purposes i use it for
this setup works nicely, dont know how well it would perform on a track.
1.02-03 wrx kyb agx struts
2.02-03 wrx wagon springs, tein s-spec front drop-1.7, rear drop-.8
3.02-03 wrx upper spring perches front and rear, rear is also the top strut mount to body.
4.02-03 rubber spring insulators for top and bottom of rear springs
5.02-03 rubber spring insulator for top of front springs
6.95-99 legacy l bump stops and dust boots( are the same size and dimension as 02-03 wrx)
they have to be cut down, spring instructions give you the dimensions needed
6A. 02-03 wrx top strut mounts
7. the brake lines do not attach to the struts in the same way as the originals legacy did. you will need
to fabricate mounts or safety wire them to the struts to prevent a brakeline failure due to chafing.
8. ride height is nice level and does not sag in rear without using any spacers
9. set agx adjusters to 1 (softest) on front, 4(stiffest) on rear, this seem to balance the damping pretty good
10. ride is obviously more rigid, but NOT bone jarring ive driven it on dirt roads, it actually sucks up the bumps pretty well, you feel them but it doesnt transfer to the body enough to make the car shudder.
11.sway bars and braces are next
12 wheels are tsw trackstar 5 16x7 with falken ziex 205-55-16 tires,
13. need to roll rear fender wells a small amount to prevent rubbing under hard cornering wit 100 lbs in rear end.
14. 100 lbs of ex wifes junk in rear area only dropped it a half inch.
15 conclusion- i spent 795.00 total on all new stuff except the perches ,(top mounts and rubber insulators 50.00 what a Blessing!)
everything was direct bolt in with no modifications required, kyb gr2 may be used as a cheaper alternative to agx's but dont know how they will work.
16. these pictures were taken before and then 100 miles after i installed the stuff
I am completly 100% satisfied on the end result.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/lowerdelegacypics018-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/bikesforssale005-1.jpg
updated info;
1. installed 98 outback front and rear sway bars, made a great difference, drastically reduced body roll, you just point and shoot the direction you want to go.
2. I havent pushed the car hard enough to determine whether it has any over/understeer,
so far i havent been able to get either end to slide yet, it seems pretty neutral front to rear, higher speeds, harder cornering im sure it will upset somewhere.
3.sway bars bolt right on, although on the front I had to use the legacy rubber bushing instead of the outback, fit a little tighter, but the metal bracket is different(ones that bolt to chassis of car, not to the end link).
4.replace front fascia panel, bumper and hood with 98 outback stuff, looks longer and lower now.