Rick 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Would I be looking at complete impreza coil overs then that will bolt straight on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 2nd gen saloon coilovers should fit, worth email BC & see if actually list for Forester SF. Best solution is 2nd gen Impreza wrx saloon original struts (even top hats off these fit fine & not as old which plus point when buying used) Impreza shocks are shorter in terms of rod stroke compressed & extended & drop a forester quite a bit. Main issue with this route is you will need test fit & measure on standard springs then get custom springs made to get rear sitting higher as saloon & even wagon rear springs are too soft/short on forester. Custom rear springs would be about £120 a pair so if you find decent set of original shocks complete from someone who swapped to coilovers you may get it done for under £400. You will need quality alignment once done & don't go stupidly low as geometry/handling will be ruined. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Www.subaruforesterparts.co.uk have them listed with 6kgm front and 5kgm rear. Bc will do them to what ever rate youd like but will cost more as everyone else is offering discounts. Www.scoobyparts.co.uk has a full range of spring rates to order so if you can find somone with a set willing to give you a test ride you could order yiur desired setup for discount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Any good discounts on BC through SOC & a retailer ? I would go 5kg/mm front & 4kg/mm rear at most, BC not cheapest but if shop about should get at £660 to £680 easy enough & if have retailer on here hopefully even better than that. The plus with BC is they will supply custom rate springs at no extra charge, also they quite helpful with spare parts & servicing unlike lower cost options. Cheapest & best road use option but not simplest due to needing faff around sorting custom springs is impreza strut swap. Simplest in terms of bolt on & adjustment to requirement is coilovers but without sensible springs & setup it would be a back breaking buckaru :-S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I could do with seeing stantons set up first before I make my mind up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 I'll have a comparison picture up tomorrow morning for you mate soon as I'm at work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I'll have a comparison picture up tomorrow morning for you mate soon as I'm at work Your dragging this picture out lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Haha sorry mate I took on on friday before I left of the old set up, but not had chance to go in and take an after shot, took one at home last night but it's not on level ground so can't really tell the difference, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Before, the back doesn't look to bad as there are a set of grayston spring spacers shoved underneath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 After doesn't look much different but it is, check round the sides of front arch to see 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Sitting level :-D If you stuck a set of 17" under there you'd get the desired look 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Can see it lower on front after & sitting level. Would assume pedders base their lowered forester kit on shorter stroke impreza shocks. Will be keeping my eye open for a tidy 99/2000 SF turbo in red or green :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Ooops, posted in wrong thread :-S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Will these coil overs from this eBay ad fit then with out messing about with top hats.I need to sort my suspension out lol.Im more worried about the rears not fitting http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221377082969?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Sitting level :-D If you stuck a set of 17" under there you'd get the desired look It does look nice.What size wheels have you got on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Standard 16" with 60 profile tyres, It's coming down lower now the springs are bedding in :-D Drove to hull yesterday with baby and associated items, managed 34mpg which is th best I've ever had so shows that I was loosing drive due to crap springs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 What turbo do you have strapped to your forester? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Td04, mate As for those coil overs I reckon they should fit as all top hats were the same for the early cars impreza and foz share the same part nos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 As she is after a week of driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Ive just put a cheeky offer on eBay for the coil overs lol.Your doing well if your getting 34mpg lol is it mapped yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Nope :-( thats where my suspension came from instead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Nope :-( thats where my suspension came from instead suspension? ive lost you now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Haha the new suspension parts came out of the remap fund :-( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I get you lol.Who are you going to use for the remap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Hopefully simon at jolly green, he's up in Sheffield next month and I'm working on a plan to release some funds, trouble with mine is it needs an esl board grafting onto the ecu as the 97-98 cars can't be remapped by flashing the ecu .grrrr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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