SurlyOldManMN Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Perfect, thanks. Will I need any camber kits or anything? Probably not. Though a lot of us are finding the stock bushings to be pathetically soft. Whiteline has a front roll center kit and a rear camber correction kit if necessary. I purchased but didn't install the kits on mine before swapping to KWv3's. It needs them. The camber is actually fine, but the bushings are just soooo soft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent C Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Do I tell the alignment shop I want the toe set to as close to 0 as possible to avoid chewing up tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yes, 0 toe front and rear. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent C Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thanks fellas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGear Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 anyone have the shock length of the stockers or can link me to where I can find measurements of the stockers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Full extension of OEM front shocks is 21", full compression is 14.5" (I think). I have the measurements at home. This is from bottom of strut housing (not bottom bolt hole) to top of shaft shoulder below the threaded section. Also have a set of rears our of a car at home that I can measure if you would like. FWIW, the Koni front inserts are 20.5" at full extension and 13.25" at full compression, measurements taken the same as OEM but with Koni fully inserted into strut housing. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGear Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Full extension of OEM front shocks is 21", full compression is 14.5" (I think). I have the measurements at home. This is from bottom of strut housing (not bottom bolt hole) to top of shaft shoulder below the threaded section. Also have a set of rears our of a car at home that I can measure if you would like. FWIW, the Koni front inserts are 20.5" at full extension and 13.25" at full compression, measurements taken the same as OEM but with Koni fully inserted into strut housing. appreciate that sir. if you wouldn't mind measuring the rears it would be highly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Okay, if you don't get some numbers from me in a day or 2, bug me about it. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGear Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Okay, if you don't get some numbers from me in a day or 2, bug me about it. sounds good man, thanks. on another note, i don't really want to own like 4 sets of springs, so what's everyone running as far as coilover spring lenghts? "What they came with" does not help me too much. the deal is i'm getting custom coilovers and due to the lack of data on the car there may or may not be a lot of trial and error. This is becoming a headache. I'm beginning to think this isn't worth it anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeZero Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Any reason to not go with the Firestone Life time alignment plan for $180? I finally pulled the trigger on having my coils built and in 3-8 weeks they will be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I think there are several people here that have done the Firestone lifetime deal. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGear Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Gave up on custom coilovers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) ^^I got stock shock measurements, still need em? Edited August 30, 2013 by GTEASER GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGear Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 yes! thanks! i do still need them. Just not going the route that i was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) Okay, the dimensions I gave you earlier from memory for the fronts were slightly off. Here are the correct ones, but the Koni front inserts do give an additional 1.25" of compression travel over OEM in the front. Front dimensions were taken from the bottom of the strut body (not the lower bolt hole) to the shoulder below the threaded section at the top of the shock shaft. Bump stops were removed and are not taken into account. OEM Full extension 21" Full compression 14.75" Koni Insert Full extension 20.5" Full compression 13.5" Rear dimensions were taken from the center of the eye of the lower shock mounting point to the LCA to the top of the shoulder (bulge) below the threaded section at the top of the shock shaft. Bump stops were removed and are not taken into account. These dimensions are probably +/- 0.25" as I did not have an extra set of hands around to hold the measuring tape while I was holding a level and the shock fully extended or compressed, and as you know the spring perch requires taking the measurement off to the side a little. OEM Full extension 17" Full compression 11.5" Koni measurements not taken before they were installed, but appeared identical to OEM. Edited August 30, 2013 by GTEASER GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGear Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 cool man, that really helps me out. I appreciate it. I'm going to be using the measurements for setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazwizzle Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Any reason to not go with the Firestone Life time alignment plan for $180? I finally pulled the trigger on having my coils built and in 3-8 weeks they will be here. Ask if they are still offering the lifetime alignment for $160. I got this on my SUV and then my LGT a few months later for the same price, just by asking. Great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herzzreh Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 So is it worth getting '13 struts and springs for a firmer ride on '11? Wait on the second run of RCE Bilsteins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faded-a-fool Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'd say RCE Blacks/Bilsteins. Love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herzzreh Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Any estimates on when the other run will arrive? Have they said anything? I hope it'll be faster than the first time around........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faded-a-fool Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Bump the Bilstein thread or throw Myles a PM. I made sure to hop on the first run b/c they were not definite on a second run being made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 You can have your choice of springs and go with Koni Yellows, which are adjustable, today if you want, no waiting, and....less expensive than the Bils. I am very happy with my H&R's and Koni's. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herzzreh Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I want none to very little drop. Which springs would you recommend? For fine on the 3.6R? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faded-a-fool Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 RCE Blacks are less than 1" drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent C Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Put my Tein basis on today, very smooth ride for as low as it is! http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc434/wantavant/Leggy/null_zps9e7c9860.jpg http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc434/wantavant/Leggy/null_zps16ca6d74.jpg http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc434/wantavant/Leggy/null_zpscb0d211d.jpg http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc434/wantavant/Leggy/null_zpscd56311e.jpg Edited September 7, 2013 by Brent C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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