Hello, new to the group and after some advice please?

[Adnam100]

Hi,

 

I recently bought myself a classic impreza. Its a 1996 2.0L turbo and its an import model. It is 1 of a 1000 to commemerate Colin McRae winning his championship in 1995.

 

I have found out a have a leaking shocker and have decided to get a brand new full set for the car. Im happy to spend around £700 on a set and if possible from a good brand.

 

The question that i have is what is better to use normal or coilovers?

 

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

 

Thankis Adam

[savage bulldogs]

It depends on what you intend on using the car for and personal preference Imo

I know a few people like to "stance" their scoobs with the belly on the ground on coilovers

Or if you intend on doing a few track days then coilovers are probably the best option as they offer a wider range of adjustment to suit the track and your driving style .

For fast road use I've gone for standard kyb shocks , group n top mounts, Elbaich camber bolts and Elbaich pro springs which are progressive rate. The springs stiffen up under load in the corners but are more forgiving in a straight line (pothole friendly ) they also lower the UK /wrx by 30 mm

As for which type of coilovers (if you chose that route) your better off having a google to make a informed choice as there's pros n cons with most brands and loads of feedback from people who actually run coilovers on their gc8's

[Adnam100]

Hi,

 

Cheers for the advice.

 

Il be using it as an everday road car for now so il probably stick to just standard. i wouldnt mind lowering it a little bit just to make it look abit meaner aswell :)

 

il have too have a shop around to find the right ones at the right price.

 

Thanks again.

[stants]

Hello & welcome Have a look at the pedders wrx kits, they are good value for money and offer a compromise with a little drop but still supple ride

http://www.pedders.co.uk/info-about-which-pedders-is-for-you?make=Subaru&model=Impreza&spec=1994-2000%2520GC%2520%2526%2520GF%2520WRX%2520and%2520STi

[Adnam100]

Thanks,

 

Il have a look at them now. What sort of quality do you get from pedders?

 

Cheers Adam

[Adnam100]

Im also after upgrading my brakes. I currently have standard 2 pot calipers on the front with 15" alloys on and i have heard the the newer age 4 pot scooby calipers bolt straight on? Can anyone confirm this?

Cheers

[savage bulldogs]

Yeah the calipers bolt straight on and so do the 4 pot bigger dia discs (as long as they're the 5 x 100 pcd type)

But you'll probably need bigger 17" rims to fit over them (although some 16" standard rims will fit )

[Adnam100]

Ahh right thanks for that. Cheers for the help guys

[stants]

Thanks,

Il have a look at them now. What sort of quality do you get from pedders?

Cheers Adam

I've got a set of foz specific ones that have been on just over a year, good quality good customer service and a 2 year warranty over all I wanted a slight drop and comfort, so went for them instead of coil overs

[Adnam100]

Stants could you put a link up of the ones you have please. It would help alot cheers.

[stants]

I can they won't fit yours as the spring rates are different at a guess

http://www.pedders.co.uk/subaru-forester-sf-lowering-suspension-kit_p23267271.htm

[Jay762]

Wotcha and welcome!!