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  1. I could do that but it won't have any impact on compression travel on my setup as the springs are linear and I'll be maxing out the height. I don't have any issues with the perches rubbing the tires either as you did. Yep, I had the same issues with the Tanabe's. Had to fully compress the helpers and had to change from 5k to 6k springs to keep off the bump stops on big bumps. I never measured the available compression travel on them though so that's why I'm asking the question beforehand for the AST's. I won't have that number for the Tanabe's until I remove them. I just have a full droop and a normal ride height measurement from the bottom of the top mount to the top of the spring perch. With 6k springs, it's a 2.5" difference. So, you think the 1.5" of available compression travel before hitting the bump stop is enough or should I order a set of 6k springs to get another .5"? Unfortunately, I can't re-use the one's off the Tanabe's as the diameter is different.
  2. Hey Gravity. I do not have Swifts on the AST's. They came with CG springs. I haven't adjusted the ride height yet on the AST's but that 4.5" of measured compression travel is with the shaft fully extended so I'd have to fully compress the helper springs when setting the height to maintain that travel.
  3. How much shock compression travel should we have on these cars when sitting at static ride height? I have acquired some AST 4100's (Mann engineering type-25's, thanks to Gteaser for the heads up) that have 5K springs on the fronts. I have measured the distance from the bump stop to the top of the shock body (surface that it will make contact with) and it measures 4.5" with the shock fully extended. My current Tanabe coilovers compress 2.5" with 6k springs on the fronts. I am working on the assumption that a 5k spring will be compressed 20% further than a 6k spring (6k is 20% stiffer than 5k). That will make the front compress 3" with the new AST shocks and their 5k springs. Is 1.5" of remaining compression travel (not including bump stop travel) enough? Or should I stick with 6k springs which will add about .5" of compression travel back?
  4. This! Seeing/hearing toads and frogs are a sign that things are still ok in the world.
  5. Yes it works. The Takeda connects to one side of the factory airbox. The intake funnel connects to the bottom of the factory airbox in replacement of the "milk jug".
  6. FYI, the rear sway bars on the 2015 wrx and STI are 20mm. This is a better option IMO than the previous STI 19mm bar for those wanting to upgrade but still stay stock-ish.
  7. I might be interested. I take it that you would be getting rid of them without springs? What rate springs are you currently using? PM me if you want. edit: Just looked into the JRZ RS1. They sound AMAZING.
  8. Awesome Fredrik! Can't wait for the results. I'll be next in line for a 3.6R etune after you've blazed the trail. I will have to get off my ass and get the rest of my exhaust sorted out.
  9. Use a piece of leather or some thick cloth (so you don't do any damage) and some vice grips to hold the shaft in place.
  10. Yep. This one appears to be going in reverse (the j pointing toward the engine). I haven't seen one like that before.
  11. Those wheels are going to look amazing. Here's my 18x8.5 Enkei Raijin in Gunmetal. Nothing fancy, but I think they look pretty good. They have great depth in person. Probably going to bring my coilovers down some.
  12. Confirmed Tanabe Sustec Pro S-0C for 11+ WRX will work on our cars. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/tanabe-sustec-pro-s-0c-coilovers-installed-213139.html UPDATE: Can't recommend because of very little travel for spring rate in front. Use at your own risk. UPDATE 2: Swapped front springs for 6K and they seem to work fine, no bump stop issues. Again, use at your own risk.
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