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So I’ve been looking for some STI pink springs for my wagon and I’ve come across a few places selling the set for almost $6-700. Am I missing something? Why are they so expensive? Am I looking in the wrong places? By the time I get the spring and some bilstein HDs I’ll be at a $1400 setup. I really want some damn springs on my car and my only options are swift and tein. Both of which seem to have bad reviews for comfort. Apparently I missed the golden age of springs when Eibach, ION, and pinks where every where!
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I did H&R springs on Konis on my wagon and they're as comfy as stock, full stop. H-tech springs from Tein are pretty comfy too.

 

That’s all I want, a slight drop and comfort. How drastic is the drop? Did you use the saggy butt spacers in the rear? Can you post a picture of your wagon? I’ve been trying to get an idea of this setup as a back up option if I don’t come across some pinks.

 

https://emnotek.com/products/koni-sport-kit-legacy-2005-2009?variant=15722899046515&sfdr_ptcid=26626_4_366639306&sfdr_hash=a20fd7ceab3fe7a9ac0d665c92eca118&gclid=CjwKCAiA66_xBRBhEiwAhrMuLbQF9HnPSUexFfuLPi0n4SFCgHocf6DP5GKxGXoW3sPGuaTsbh9oIBoCn6IQAvD_BwE

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That’s all I want, a slight drop and comfort. How drastic is the drop? Did you use the saggy butt spacers in the rear? Can you post a picture of your wagon? I’ve been trying to get an idea of this setup as a back up option if I don’t come across some pinks.

 

https://emnotek.com/products/koni-sport-kit-legacy-2005-2009?variant=15722899046515&sfdr_ptcid=26626_4_366639306&sfdr_hash=a20fd7ceab3fe7a9ac0d665c92eca118&gclid=CjwKCAiA66_xBRBhEiwAhrMuLbQF9HnPSUexFfuLPi0n4SFCgHocf6DP5GKxGXoW3sPGuaTsbh9oIBoCn6IQAvD_BwE

 

I’m on mobile, so sorry if pictures don’t post right. It’s a pretty mild drop. I can fit 2.5 fingers between the 215/45/17 tire and the fender.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1du1CueDfa7-0LNXTxsgQ4siu18E9GSK-/view?usp=drivesdk

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I’m on mobile, so sorry if pictures don’t post right. It’s a pretty mild drop. I can fit 2.5 fingers between the 215/45/17 tire and the fender.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1du1CueDfa7-0LNXTxsgQ4siu18E9GSK-/view?usp=drivesdk

 

That’s exactly the drop I’m looking for. Do you know if the rear has a “saggy butt spacer” installed?

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That’s exactly the drop I’m looking for. Do you know if the rear has a “saggy butt spacer” installed?

 

Sorry, my bad as I neglected to mention that I had a 3/8" saggy butt spacer installed in the rear. Probably would have been fine with a 1/4" to be honest, but wanted to be sure in case I loaded the trunk down with dogs and whatnot :p

 

The stupid forum uploader isn't working for my other photos of the car, but here's a Google drive link to a few other pics. Wheels are Enkei RSF5 17/7.5 +50.

 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-BTtOkh3qUz_4-Zn1fypBxGWduJPu-76

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Sorry, my bad as I neglected to mention that I had a 3/8" saggy butt spacer installed in the rear. Probably would have been fine with a 1/4" to be honest, but wanted to be sure in case I loaded the trunk down with dogs and whatnot :p

 

The stupid forum uploader isn't working for my other photos of the car, but here's a Google drive link to a few other pics. Wheels are Enkei RSF5 17/7.5 +50.

 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-BTtOkh3qUz_4-Zn1fypBxGWduJPu-76

 

This is perfect. Your car looks like it has the exact drop front and rear that I am looking for. I’m going to use the 3/8th as well, I also load my trunk down with my pup and sometimes a trailer. Thanks for the feedback.

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This is perfect. Your car looks like it has the exact drop front and rear that I am looking for. I’m going to use the 3/8th as well, I also load my trunk down with my pup and sometimes a trailer. Thanks for the feedback.

 

The car handles amazingly and is super comfy. With new top hats, I’d say it’s even more comfy than the worn out KYBs I had before. Absolutely recommend. Hope you enjoy it! Glad I didn’t go the route of coilovers.

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Sorry, my bad as I neglected to mention that I had a 3/8" saggy butt spacer installed in the rear. Probably would have been fine with a 1/4" to be honest, but wanted to be sure in case I loaded the trunk down with dogs and whatnot :p

 

The stupid forum uploader isn't working for my other photos of the car, but here's a Google drive link to a few other pics. Wheels are Enkei RSF5 17/7.5 +50.

 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-BTtOkh3qUz_4-Zn1fypBxGWduJPu-76

 

You posted a photo somewhere the other day but I didn't realize you had painted/plastidipped your rear chrome. Looks exactly as good as I had hoped. How bad was the strip on the wagon garnish as this is my plan as well.

 

Completely off topic I know.

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You posted a photo somewhere the other day but I didn't realize you had painted/plastidipped your rear chrome. Looks exactly as good as I had hoped. How bad was the strip on the wagon garnish as this is my plan as well.

 

Completely off topic I know.

 

It was way easier than the badges, that's for sure! I just layered up the edges with painter's tape, leaving no spot unchecked, including the underside, as some of the chrome resides under there as well. I used masking tape for the areas further out so that newspaper could stay put there whilst spraying. It doesn't look perfect as it started (surprise, welcome to Portland!) raining during my time doing this. I pulled up as close to the front of my house under the roof as possible to minimize damage but it left a couple very, very small spots that are chrome if you peek hard enough at the right angle.

 

It wasn't hard though. If it were a good, sunny day, it could be done in maybe 2ish hours of every 10-15 minutes going back to apply another layer. I used, I wanna say 8 layers? I also used two layers of their Glossifier, which is more of a clear coat than a glossy application. My cans are both more than half full after that endeavor, so no need to get a bunch of cans.

 

In case the other link dies, here's the small gallery in my Google Drive.

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