sactojesse Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 So is the "saggy butt" a wagon issue only ... No, but you can compensate for it somewhat in sedans by ordering wagon rear springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue GT Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Does Progress still make springs for our car, I've seen them listed a few places but not sure if they're "out of stock" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 any advice on what i should get? im looking for a 1 inch drop but i dont want to sacrifice any ride quality, what sould i buy? is this possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Blue GT, I believe I just saw progress springs still for sale on their website. Flat4, look into rallitek springs, they were designed with people like you in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_j Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 any advice on what i should get? im looking for a 1 inch drop but i dont want to sacrifice any ride quality, what sould i buy? is this possible? tein h-tech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I purchased my 08 Spec.B with Cobb springs which I understand to be 1.75" in the front and 1" in the rear drop. I personally do not like the springs they make alot of noise and they are very soft and mushy. I had an Eibach Pro-kit on my 04 WRX and I never had any issues & liked the drop. The drop isnt too bad though (I run 18's summer and 17" BBS's with 22/45/17 winter). I may run the 17's year round after powder coating. Can someone reccomend a little stiffer spring then the Cobbs but with a similar drop? Is it bad to have such a big drop with the Bilstein struts on my Spec.B? I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 What kind of noise is the spring making? I have been looking at trying to pick up a set of cobb's, but have heard a few people complain of them making noise on bilstein's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 What kind of noise is the spring making? I have been looking at trying to pick up a set of cobb's, but have heard a few people complain of them making noise on bilstein's. they make a creeking noise like when you open a door in an old house. They have the spring silencers but those dont seem to work really. They are also a bit softer then any other springs I have had on my cars so they tend to bounce a little more they are more mushy. I mean the drop is nice I just wish they were more stuff and quiet. I may have them removed I am not sure yet though. I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZGT Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I've got cobbs with bilsteins and the drop isn't much from standard. I cut a coil off the front and the car sits level and rides a lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Can someone please tell me the drop that STI pinks would give and what year STI pinks I would need to fit an 08 LGT spec.B? I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eqt2010 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Just had koni inseret + eibach spring + 3/8" saggy butt shim + whiteline LCA bushing installed on my wagon last week. Car drives like a dream after break in + alignment. Definitely worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightymouse Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 hey guys i'm looking to lower my spec b. and was looking at either cobb springs or H&R springs. has anyone used these before? if so how was your experience with them? also I heard swift springs give the car a pretty good stance, what is the drop with those springs and has anyone had a less than positive experience riding on them? thanks for your help guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Nobody on these forums has ever installed cobb or h&r springs... sorry lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZGT Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 hey guys i'm looking to lower my spec b. and was looking at either cobb springs or H&R springs. has anyone used these before? if so how was your experience with them? also I heard swift springs give the car a pretty good stance, what is the drop with those springs and has anyone had a less than positive experience riding on them? thanks for your help guys Search "cobb" in this thread and you'll find everything I've got to say about mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Nobody on these forums has ever installed cobb or h&r springs... sorry :lol:wise@$$:lol: I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 :lol:wise@$$:lol: :lol: Hey if he can't figure out how to search, he shouldn't be installing springs... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjk77 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 finally got the rallitek springs put on today, after the group buy from like last year. anyway. here you go. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/mrjk77/rota%20tarmac%203s/IMG_0127.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/mrjk77/rota%20tarmac%203s/IMG_0129.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradyCat Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 hey guys i'm looking to lower my spec b. and was looking at either cobb springs or H&R springs. has anyone used these before? if so how was your experience with them? also I heard swift springs give the car a pretty good stance, what is the drop with those springs and has anyone had a less than positive experience riding on them? thanks for your help guys Legacy STi Pink springs are the way to go for your spec B Bilsteins, get in on the group buy here: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/jdm-sti-pinks-springs-group-buy-132198.html Pretty sure neither the Cobb nor the H&R springs were 'specifically' designed for the SpecB bilsteins. 2013 Ford Taurus SHO 2009 Spec.B SWP Stg 2+ Airboy tuned 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 5.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Rallitek's with Bilstein's + 1/4" rear spacer. Outback is stock. http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/8840/20100516image0007.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I like your boot lid spoiler. What brand is that? I'm running STi pinks (on Bilstein HD struts). Here is what the drop looks like: http://images44.fotki.com/v1467/photos/4/116174/7457166/P1020534-vi.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestratomaster Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPjTds5alQM&feature=related]YouTube- RaceComp Engineering Regular Guy Springs How-To Install[/ame] The bump stops that they change out....are these available for our OEM struts? That should fix some of the problems. Also, anybody have any issues installing springs without a spring compressor? I'm scared that nut on the end is gonna come flying off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-BGTLimited Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 They might depending on the springs installed. Then again I'm not sure if these have the same pressure as my stock Beretta springs did... I suggest renting a spring compressor from your local auto parts store. If your near a Advance Auto or even maybe an Auto-Zone they should rent out the tool. Even if you don't need it in the end you just bring it back and you get your money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofthouse_gt Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I would suggest the use of a spring compressor, better safe than sorry, when I was in highschool I watched this guy put springs on this Integra probably one of the more dangerous things I watched someone do willingly. It all worked out in the end, but super nerve racking. I picked up a spring compressor from Harborfreight tools for like 20 bucks, not saying its the best but it will get the job done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtrace95 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Playing with a compressed spring ???? You should really pay close attention, I had a spring compresser "go off" while install front springs in a 66 Chevy II. The spring hit me in the head and flat knocked me down. Yes ..... there was blood..... Dam that hurt and I still have the scar in my forehead. You guys wanna be very carefull playing with compressed spings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Legacy STi Pink springs are the way to go for your spec B Bilsteins, get in on the group buy here: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/jdm-sti-pinks-springs-group-buy-132198.html Pretty sure neither the Cobb nor the H&R springs were 'specifically' designed for the SpecB bilsteins. Do you know the drop difference between the Cobb's and the STI pink springs? I may be interested in pairing them with my Bilsteins since I really dont like the Cobb's. I have a spec.B and I will be running the 04 STI BBS wheels rear round. I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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