Rushin Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hey Everyone, I bet this is a common question but i really want to be sure here. I am looking for lowering springs for my 08 spec.b. I was looking around and there are a few options, however it looks like most of the springs will make the car much stiffer. I am looking mostly to lower the car and keep the ride quality. I would hate to have a stiff and bumpy ride. So what would be THE BEST lowering springs for my spec.b? Does subaru(spt) make a set? Thanks, T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I don't think that teins are too rough of a ride, I have swifts and love em, not too stiff but def more than stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushin Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 So compared to stock how much stiffer your set up is? which springs would be closest to stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 They say the swifts are roughly 20% stiffer than stock, not sure on teins difference, there are 2 diff models, h tech and s tech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushin Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 does anyone know the rates on stock spec.b springs? and rates for teins and swifts? maybe that will be the easiest way to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Do a search, I'm sure you'll find everything you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushin Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 It looks like people talk a lot about sti pinks. So will springs from any USDM impreza sti fit onto my spec.b? Or they are talking about jdm pinks for legacy in japan? I am a bit confused here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 FYI it's ok to use lowering springs made for the 06 and 07 Spec B as well, so no need to specify 08 Spec B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushin Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 thanks, good to know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 It looks like people talk a lot about sti pinks. So will springs from any USDM impreza sti fit onto my spec.b? Or they are talking about jdm pinks for legacy in japan? I am a bit confused here. The latter, i.e., STI pink springs for Legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 STI Pink Sport Springs (for the Legacy Sedan) are what you're looking for. If you're staying stock with your Bilsteins, you can't find a better combination, in my opinion. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoWagon Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I would personally go for the STI Pinks, Swifts sag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm running Swifts. They are good. Not amazing but good. Think most other members would push you to Pinks. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushin Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 so where would I get pinks for legacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 PM SubieTonic he is selling a set. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Here is the thread. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93136 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buru Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I am in the same boat as you, let me know what you decide and how it goes. I just got an 08 specB and it has Tein S springs on it. They are way to stiff for the stock damper. I love the ~1.5" drop though!!! I am trying to decide to sell the stock setup and S's and get some sweet coilovers or just get some pinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 If I lived down south and din't have to deal with the brutal potholes from the freeze / thaw cycle I would definitely consider coilovers. Took me 3-4 months to decide on the springs and I'm not totally happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buru Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I need to do some research on coilovers and sways. It is temping to do all Cobb cuz it was all engineered to work together. Otherwise we are guessing and getting lucky. Anytime you change a spring rate you need to change the damping! This is where coilovers come in. Plus they are adjustable. I take long trips with my specb loaded down so i am going to have two settings on a set of coilovers so that i do not kill the life of my tires. What are yall's thoughts? M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushin Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Will eibach springs work for spec.b? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 keep looking. You don't want those. get swifts OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushin Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 will usdm sti pinks work on an 08 spec.b? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 If they work on 07's I don't see why they wouldn't. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushin Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 but they will be softer than the jdm pinks right? Same drop tho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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