loopless Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Just installed Bilsteins (Tire Rack) + STI pinks (RalliSpec) and am very happy - I wanted to get rid of the wishy-washy, floaty,bouncy feeling the my wagon had and that annoying initial lack of turn-in ( you know , always having to take a second bite at the corner) through faster corners without compromising the NVH and ending up with a rock hard ride. It's probably not the ideal setup for the hard-core but I am extremely pleased with the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirsimon Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 +1 it is a great street setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 did you have to use the Specb upper mounts to make these work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebpda9 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 the bilsteins are awesome dampers. I love them with my swifts setup. i still have to bottom out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 did you have to use the Specb upper mounts to make these work? And pics:) My vB Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Basically the same setup I'm running........Very happy & I've already put 20k on them:) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopless Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 You absolutely need the Spec B 'top-hats' and dust seals as covered in gory detail in other threads. I got new upper spring seats as well, they are not needed as you can reuse the old ones. But if you have new spring seats you can assemble the struts before you install them. Items Ordered: Item: Front suspension, Suspension components, Strut mount, Strut mount, legacy/outback, sedan, w/spec b model Price: $44.66 Tax: $0.00 Qty: 2 Total: $89.32 Items Ordered: Item: DUST SEAL F STRUT C0 Price: $2.59 Tax: $0.00 Qty: 2 Total: $5.18 Item: Front suspension - Suspension components - Spring seat Spring seat Back - W/gt limited spec b 2006 Price: $9.18 Tax: $0.00 Qty: 2 Total: $18.36 P.S. What is weird is that I just got the message today from the forum that someone replied to the thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 ^thanks for all the details! My vB Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 subscribe got my bilsteins yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopless Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 It does lower the wagon a little vs. stock.. I parked at the mall last night , and as I got out I looked up at that big tall SUV next to me - oops, it was an Outback.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Ok its been long enough... My vB Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 To give you guys a Idea of of the difference in height.... At the Subaru challenge this past weekend I was parked beside a fellow members Outback XT (stock suspension) My side mirrors could fit underneath his:eek::) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnin4 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 here's a pic of my car with oem bilsteins + pinks http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/burnin4/car%20pics/IMG_0945.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Just installed Bilsteins (Tire Rack) + STI pinks (RalliSpec) and am very happy - I wanted to get rid of the wishy-washy, floaty,bouncy feeling the my wagon had and that annoying initial lack of turn-in ( you know , always having to take a second bite at the corner) through faster corners without compromising the NVH and ending up with a rock hard ride. It's probably not the ideal setup for the hard-core but I am extremely pleased with the result. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54289&page=27 post 394. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 looks great! My vB Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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