Official 5th Generation Suspension Thread

**DeltaSniper** · #1: 06-01-2011, 09:10 PM

Kinda curious to what setups we are all using... Its about time we had a thread like this anyway.

Currently available suspension options. (AFAIK) Please feel free to add

Coilovers :
Racecomp Engineering Tarmac II Coilovers
BC Racing Coilovers
Megan Street Coilovers
KW Version 3

Aftermarket Springs :

Tanabe NF210 Springs

Swift Springs
Front 3.4Kg/190Lbs
Rear 4.0Kg/225Lbs
Drop (Approximate) 1.3"

Tein S Techs
Front 3.9Kg/219Lbs
Rear 4.3Kg/241Lbs
Drop (Approximate) 1.6"

Racecomp Engineering "Blacks"
Front 240lbs
Rear 245lbs
Drop (Approximate) 0.8"

Eibach Springs
Front 200 - 296lbs (Progressive)
Rear 214 - 274lbs (Progressive)
Drop (Approximate) 1.0"

H&R Springs
Drop (Approximate) 1.3"

Aftermarket Struts :
Racecomp Engineering/Bilstein Struts (Still in development)
2008+ OEM WRX Struts ( http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...mt-200789.html )
2013 Legacy Struts with 08+ WRX Koni Inserts (Front and Rear) ( http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...html?p=4389294 )

Swaybars :
2008+ STI Rear Swaybars (OEM, Whiteline, Perrin, RCE, etc)
2010+ Outback OEM Rear Swaybar

Misc : (Bushings, Endlinks, Etc)
08+ WRX/STI Perrin Anti Lift Kit
08+ WRX/STI Rallitek HD Endlinks
08+ WRX/STI Whiteline KCA326 Rear Camber Bushings

Any questions regarding numerous suspension setups should be posted here to create a database for all users...

Post pics and specs of your respective setup!

**DeltaSniper** · #2: 06-01-2011, 09:11 PM

I'll start.

19x8.5" ET45 Tenzo Cuzco's
Racecomp Engineering Tarmac II's 8k/7k Spring rates, OEM tophat, no camber plates, everything else is OEM.

**Rutchard** · #3: 06-01-2011, 09:37 PM

Might want to add those are rear swaybars that fit. Front bars for a WRX won't fit (at least not the GT)

**RichieT81** · #4: 06-02-2011, 07:16 AM

This is a great idea. I've been looking for something like since I got my car (3 weeks, lol) but what about making it vehicle specific 2.5, 3.6r and gt. Being that some suspension components are different from car to car. From what I've seen, the coilovers from a gt won't fit on a 2.5 or a 3.6r...

**Rutchard** · #5: 06-02-2011, 07:38 AM

Nonsense. I have the same coilovers on my GT that DeltaSniper has on his 2.5i.

Most of the suspension is all the same fitment between 5th gen models. Front swaybars are different for the GT, but I think the 2.5i & 3.6R use the same front bar.

**SuBiElOvEr** · #6: 06-02-2011, 07:55 AM

18"x8.5" +44 Volk RE30
BC BR Coil-Overs with Camber Plates [2" Drop], Perrin PSRS with ~+3 Caster to Front End

**BMA44** · #7: 06-02-2011, 08:26 AM

18x8 +48 Rota Gravel
Eibach pro-kit on OEM struts
Whiteline 22mm Adjustable rsb

**TheOneDoubleN** · #8: 06-02-2011, 08:36 AM

RCE Blacks "Functional" Lowering Springs 0.75" F&R
2010 STI Rear Sway Bar (19mm vs 16mm stock)
Pirelli PZero Nero's All Season Tires 38f/36r (Which I'm loving so far compared to my previous sets: Toyo Proxes 4's and Conti ExtremeContact DW)
GT Spec Front Strut Tower Bar

That's it and all I have planned! Loving my car!

**kncart** · #9: 06-02-2011, 11:24 AM

18x8 TSW Snetterton rims with stock tires.
Eibach springs 1" drop R&R
26mm Whiteline adjustable front swaybar (install date 6-9)
24mm Whiteline adjustable rear swaybar (install date 6-9)
Rear camber adjustment bushings (install date 6-9)

**Nakioki** · #**10:** 06-02-2011, 11:35 AM

Stock OEM wheels
Tanabe Tower Bar
Tanabe NF210 (I forgot the drop)
Pictures can be found here: http://www.tanabe-usa.com/rnd/catego...282010%29.aspx

It's currently not in Tanabe USA website... you can call them for info. But from what I heard you can special order from Japan.

Ride is nice, handling improved, makes the car look much better...

**5thgen2.5i** · #**11:** 06-02-2011, 02:35 PM

Stock OEM Wheels(lurking around for new wheels)
Whiteline 22mm RSB (on order)
Tein S-tech springs

Drop is right where i wanted it, somewhat bouncy at times, but nothing to crazy hoping the RSB will improve the handling a bit more in the twistys

*everyones setups look nice, good thread delta. This should be very informative for those who are looking for ideas.

**max6spd** · #**12:** 06-02-2011, 03:05 PM

Eibach ProKit springs on OEM struts
2011 STi rear sway bar
Enkei RPF-1 18x8 ET45 245/45-18 Conti DWS

**evilO** · #**13:** 06-02-2011, 03:33 PM

Eibach Pro-Kit + OEM struts
TSW Nurburgring 19x8 et45 shod with Hankook Ventus Evo V12 245/40/19

Not bouncy. No rubbing on struts or fenders.

**CL21376** · #**14:** 06-02-2011, 05:37 PM

RCE Blacks
Rallitek rear anti-roll bar and HD endlinks
Tic transmission cross-member bushings
White Line rear differential bushings

Running Pirelli PZero Nero A/S's as well, but I'll swap back to the Bridgestone 050's soon.

I've pre-ordered the RCE Bilsteins

**RichieT81** · #**15:** 06-02-2011, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rutchard

Nonsense. I have the same coilovers on my GT that DeltaSniper has on his 2.5i.

Most of the suspension is all the same fitment between 5th gen models. Front swaybars are different for the GT, but I think the 2.5i & 3.6R use the same front bar.

is it too soon to say i love you (no homo)??? but i was told by 2 different subaru techs from 2 different dealerships telling me that the suspensions were different. but couldnt tell me why... you really made my day man, thank you so much. this would explain why i couldnt find anything online about the differences. but my bc coils will be ordered verrrrrrry soon!!!