GI WTB: 02 WRX Group N tophats

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    What can you guys tell me about them? I am currently running KYB AGX struts with Prodrive springs.

    I am considering getting them. what do I need to know? Where can I get them?
     
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    Dave has told me these wouldn't be a bad idea but I know nothing about em. Probably a little stiffer to pick up some performance and compromise a little ride comfort.
     
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    ^^ Yeah, and dave will tell ya again! LOL

    They are made of stiffer rubber, thus they will reduce the typical flex you will notice with stock mounts.

    Suspension noise? not really going to notice any change.

    Ride quality- the front end will "feel" a bit stiffer, especially with stiffer springs (like you have bill).

    In your particular case Bill. I just did a group N top mount/AGX/Prodrive combo. We replaced the stock top hats with the Group N. The difference? Again, just a stiffer feel, especially in spirited driving conditions:yumyum:


    personally- IMHO it's a waste of money to fork out $95 x 2 for the rear unless you're really driving hard or an auto-x type guy
     
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    ...in which case, you'd be better off spending a little extra on rear camber plates instead or reconsidering your mod path altogether. If you can pick them up used tho...
     
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    where can I get them from?

    I am feeling lazy and dont want to search
     
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    very true!!!

    Bill, the best place is morries. you won't find them anywhere that much cheaper. for the fronts IIRC the going rate is about 56 per side
     
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    morries sells group N stuff??
     
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    yeah......any SPT product
     
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    Mike Wagner told me not to bother with them through people he has talked too... spend you money elsewhere.... or maybe I just heard him wrong.. ha ha ha
     
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    I have them in the fronts and the rears, along with AGXs and PD's. They definitely have a stiffer feel. A lot like the STi. Tighter.

    I like the setup, but you do sacrifice a bit of NVH. This is on a Wagon.