Wtb: low mile, coilover setup for 2005FXT

Preferably a sti set the lower the better

 

In 3 weeks I can sell you the stock suspension (springs and struts) from my 2011 wrx. 35k miles.

 

This doesn't sound like it's going to end well.

 

Hella stance brah extra scene cred for making car unusable.

 

The 2011 suspension is not compatible with 05 foresters.

There are forester specific coilovers that work well, forester lowering springs (swift brand) and certain 02-07 wrx suspension setup that will work. Be careful about what you choose because it can screw up your suspension dynamics. Stock wrx wagon suspension will drop the forester roughly 3in.

Subaruforester.org has a lot of info.

 

As for grabbing STi specific suspension, it'll have to be from the 04 STi only unless you want to drill to fit the 05 set up.

 

Thanks, and I don't want to stance anything just need to get it lower 3-4 inches is good.

 

Thanks for the heads up curry

 

http://www.racelandus.com/coilovers/subaru-coilover-kits/subaru-impreza-wrx-gd-ultimo-coilovers.html

So I'm pretty sure theses should work, anyone have any experience with race land ?

 

You get what you pay for.

Spend the extra $500 and at least get some BC's

 

For 500 bucks you can get a better strut setup than those racelands and they won't be utter s***.

 

Racelands are for stancetards

 

Please don't buy racelands unless you are only going for a slammed look. Same with BC's.

If you care at all about comfort, look into Tokico D-Specs, Koni inserts, or AGX's along with a good lowering spring.

 

Actually there are ride quality issues with dspecs on foresters.

 

I've Been meaning to ask where you got those dspecs for your Saab. I haven't googled them yet but I suppose that should be my next step

 

There is a reason they are called Ricelands.

 

I would consider selling my eibach set up.

That would actually lower your forester and actually ride kind of decent.

PM me, maybe we can work out something. I may just want your suspension.

 

I don't think forester suspension fits wrx's the struts are longer and the springs ride higher so it's too long for wrx's.

 

thanks captain buzzkill

 

Better to find out now rather than when the car is in pieces

 

gtfo with your logic and ****.

 

OP, just cut the springs. You'll be fine.

 

Remove*

 

Too long? Or does it lift a wrx? Which one do you think Im going for?

 

So, OP I am willing to trade. Message me and we can work something out.

 

I may be wrong, it actually might work but I don't think it's as easy as dropping in the struts/springs. dirty impreza has a lot of information. From what I recall, most people end up swapping springs or struts from the forester but not both.

 

Its a direct swap.

wrx w/2004 FXT Strut/springs

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Either buy them new for $800+ or search like hell on nasioc for a used set and hope for the best.

I bought a set new once because I found a great deal, and got lucky on a used set once. They are tough to beat though... Closest comparison are koni inserts.

 

Thanks!

 

I found a set for the fozzy, is there a way to delete this or what's proper steps don't wanna waste space.