springs 'n things - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

bruspeed · 2005-04-18, 08:49 AM

I was just curious, where is everyone gettin' there suspension bits from? For now I'm just gonna get some springs, I can't handle my junk tip-toeing around anymore! Also where is everyone getting them installed? Thanks!

Chris.

MattR · 2005-04-18, 09:22 AM

I think it all depends on what you're looking for. I've had good luck with www.racecompengineering.com. They usually get things moving quickly, and prices are fair.

We mostly install springs ourselves, it's really not hard to do, there are plenty of people here who could help you with that, as long as we get a free weekend or something.

If I need to have something installed, I always go to Subaru Specialists in Sacramento.

Hey, I think Eric still has some springs for sale, Tanabe's I think... PM qksubi, you might get a sweet deal.

Nick Koan · 2005-04-18, 09:40 AM

Springs will knock you out of your stock class. But if thats cool, then its no big deal.

As for installation, Matt installed his springs himself and I think a few others went to Subaru Specialists in Sacramento. Don't know if anyone has used a shop up here yet or not.

khail19 · 2005-04-18, 09:42 AM

It's pretty easy to do on your own, I wouldn't pay someone.

bruspeed · 2005-04-18, 11:10 AM

Ha HA nick your motto is hilarious! Is that from A.T.H.F? The frat alien episode has shake drunk ass saying that," I throw..... DOWN! I almost said throw up, but I didn't, I hold My boose! My boose! I hold boobs everyday!!" Or something to that effect? Hey thanks for the link Matt, and I'll check into Eric's springs.

Nick Koan · 2005-04-18, 12:16 PM

Yeah, thats from Aqua Teen. Great show

bruspeed · 2005-04-18, 01:10 PM

Hells yeah! Carl owns!

MattR · 2005-04-18, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bruspeed

Hells yeah! Carl owns!

Well Done.

sperry · 2005-04-18, 01:33 PM

I love it when the moderators make sure to keep the tech threads off topic.

MattR · 2005-04-18, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

I love it when the moderators make sure to keep the tech threads off topic.

I decided my first response had too much content,thus the garbage followed.

MikeSTI · 2005-04-18, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

I love it when the moderators make sure to keep the tech threads off topic.

I think the thread was done anyways

bruspeed · 2005-04-18, 04:06 PM

Sorry Matt! Didn't mean to get you into trouble! From now on I'll keep all my b.s. in off topic! I promise!

MattR · 2005-04-18, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bruspeed

Sorry Matt! Didn't mean to get you into trouble! From now on I'll keep all my b.s. in off topic! I promise!

Shit, I don't care, it's your thread...I'm the "Good cop" around here anywhay, Scott's last name is Hitler.

Anyway, I talked to Eric, he's on his way back from Elko on the train right now, but he's interested in selling the springs, he just has to take them off the sti struts...maybe offer to buy the STi struts too? Who knows.

bruspeed · 2005-04-18, 04:41 PM

Ooooh! That'd be hot! Maybe, his is an 04? not sure if they're the same though?

MattR · 2005-04-18, 04:45 PM

You're right , the springs would be the same though.

bruspeed · 2005-04-18, 04:47 PM

Yeah, kinda thought so, but I wasn't sure.

tysonK · 2005-04-18, 06:35 PM

Are you sure the springs are the same, better check on that.

I'm gonna start buying all my stuff from S-Squared.

PM Aaron(sybir) for what you want and he can get things moving for you.

When I bought my heavy duty mounts I didn't have to pay tax or shipping(cause of the sac-reno express delivery), so it was pretty damn cheap!!!

bruspeed · 2005-04-18, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tysonK

Are you sure the springs are the same, better check on that.

I'm gonna start buying all my stuff from S-Squared.

PM Aaron(sybir) for what you want and he can get things moving for you.

When I bought my heavy duty mounts I didn't have to pay tax or shipping(cause of the sac-reno express delivery), so it was pretty damn cheap!!!

I'll have to look into the springs thing, I really wasn't sure, but hoping they were the same.

Kevin M · 2005-04-18, 06:56 PM

The springs should be the same. If it was an '05 Sti then they wouldn't work.

<-- Also on the Subaru Specialists Express Saver program.

bruspeed · 2005-04-18, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

The springs should be the same. If it was an '05 Sti then they wouldn't work.

<-- Also on the Subaru Specialists Express Saver program.

Cool, I know they changed the bolt pattern in '05, so I wasn't sure if that was it.

qksubi · 2005-04-19, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

I think it all depends on what you're looking for. I've had good luck with www.racecompengineering.com. They usually get things moving quickly, and prices are fair.

We mostly install springs ourselves, it's really not hard to do, there are plenty of people here who could help you with that, as long as we get a free weekend or something.

If I need to have something installed, I always go to Subaru Specialists in Sacramento.

Hey, I think Eric still has some springs for sale, Tanabe's I think... PM qksubi, you might get a sweet deal.

$125 for the springs but I have too take them of the struts first

IheartSTI · 2005-04-19, 12:10 PM

How come the strut bolt pattern on th 04 sti are different from the 05? it sucked I got ground control coil overs, on a set of 04 struts and i was planning on just swapping them on my car and it would not work....made the process like 15 min longer. i got my springs changed out in about in hour and was super easy.... defentaly would not pay to get it done, acually i have done everything by my self except the clutch. seemed like to much of a pain

IheartSTI · 2005-04-19, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by scoobanader

How come the strut bolt pattern on th 04 sti are different from the 05? it sucked I got ground control coil overs, on a set of 04 struts and i was planning on just swapping them on my car and it would not work....made the process like 15 min longer. i got my springs changed out in about in hour and was super easy.... defentaly would not pay to get it done, acually i have done everything by my self except the clutch. seemed like to much of a pain

(that was before i got the Tein type flex w/edfc)

bruspeed · 2005-04-19, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by qksubi

$125 for the springs but I have too take them of the struts first

Cool, Maybe in just a bit, Matt is taken all of my money I had saved!!

tysonK · 2005-04-19, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bruspeed

Cool, Maybe in just a bit, Matt is taken all of my money I had saved!!

He does that sometimes.

2005-04-18, 08:49 AM	#1
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	springs 'n things I was just curious, where is everyone gettin' there suspension bits from? For now I'm just gonna get some springs, I can't handle my junk tip-toeing around anymore! Also where is everyone getting them installed? Thanks! Chris. __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2005-04-18, 09:22 AM	#2
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I think it all depends on what you're looking for. I've had good luck with www.racecompengineering.com. They usually get things moving quickly, and prices are fair. We mostly install springs ourselves, it's really not hard to do, there are plenty of people here who could help you with that, as long as we get a free weekend or something. If I need to have something installed, I always go to Subaru Specialists in Sacramento. Hey, I think Eric still has some springs for sale, Tanabe's I think... PM qksubi, you might get a sweet deal. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-04-18, 09:40 AM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Springs will knock you out of your stock class. But if thats cool, then its no big deal. As for installation, Matt installed his springs himself and I think a few others went to Subaru Specialists in Sacramento. Don't know if anyone has used a shop up here yet or not. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-04-18, 11:10 AM	#5
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Ha HA nick your motto is hilarious! Is that from A.T.H.F? The frat alien episode has shake drunk ass saying that," I throw..... DOWN! I almost said throw up, but I didn't, I hold My boose! My boose! I hold boobs everyday!!" Or something to that effect? Hey thanks for the link Matt, and I'll check into Eric's springs. __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2005-04-18, 12:16 PM	#6
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yeah, thats from Aqua Teen. Great show __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-04-18, 09:42 AM	#4
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	It's pretty easy to do on your own, I wouldn't pay someone.

2005-04-18, 01:10 PM	#7
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Hells yeah! Carl owns! Attached Images __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2005-04-18, 01:33 PM	#9
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I love it when the moderators make sure to keep the tech threads off topic. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-04-18, 04:06 PM	#12
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Sorry Matt! Didn't mean to get you into trouble! From now on I'll keep all my b.s. in off topic! I promise! __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2005-04-18, 04:41 PM	#14
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Ooooh! That'd be hot! Maybe, his is an 04? not sure if they're the same though? __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2005-04-18, 04:45 PM	#15
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	You're right , the springs would be the same though. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-04-18, 04:47 PM	#16
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Yeah, kinda thought so, but I wasn't sure. __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2005-04-18, 06:35 PM	#17
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	Are you sure the springs are the same, better check on that. I'm gonna start buying all my stuff from S-Squared. PM Aaron(sybir) for what you want and he can get things moving for you. When I bought my heavy duty mounts I didn't have to pay tax or shipping(cause of the sac-reno express delivery), so it was pretty damn cheap!!!

2005-04-18, 06:56 PM	#19
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	The springs should be the same. If it was an '05 Sti then they wouldn't work. <-- Also on the Subaru Specialists Express Saver program. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-04-19, 12:10 PM	#22
IheartSTI EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno soon.... Posts: 473 Car: 05 sti and 08 honda fit have fun	How come the strut bolt pattern on th 04 sti are different from the 05? it sucked I got ground control coil overs, on a set of 04 struts and i was planning on just swapping them on my car and it would not work....made the process like 15 min longer. i got my springs changed out in about in hour and was super easy.... defentaly would not pay to get it done, acually i have done everything by my self except the clutch. seemed like to much of a pain

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