August 25, 201411 yr Would I be looking at complete impreza coil overs then that will bolt straight on
August 25, 201411 yr 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.
August 25, 201411 yr Author 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
August 25, 201411 yr 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
August 25, 201411 yr Author I'll have a comparison picture up tomorrow morning for you mate soon as I'm at work
August 25, 201411 yr I'll have a comparison picture up tomorrow morning for you mate soon as I'm at work Your dragging this picture out lol
August 25, 201411 yr Author 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,
August 26, 201411 yr Author Before, the back doesn't look to bad as there are a set of grayston spring spacers shoved underneath
August 26, 201411 yr Author After doesn't look much different but it is, check round the sides of front arch to see
August 26, 201411 yr Author Sitting level :-D If you stuck a set of 17" under there you'd get the desired look
August 26, 201411 yr 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 :-)
August 30, 201411 yr 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
August 30, 201411 yr 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?
August 30, 201411 yr Author 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
August 30, 201411 yr Author 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
August 30, 201411 yr 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
August 30, 201411 yr Nope :-( thats where my suspension came from instead suspension? ive lost you now lol
August 30, 201411 yr Author 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
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