Drop Links

[st3ph3n]

Remember Craig has an STI. If memory serves me correct they have stronger links than the WRX has as standard.

Your car is very similar to mine Gus, and I can wholeheartedly say that when the drop links were changed I noticed a big difference. There was less wayward movement and near-limit cornering was much improved. My turn in was also better, but I suspect that was down to geometery being properly set.

[mazheriqbal_mohammed]

Hi mate

Got me a set of the Whitelink front and rear droplinks put onto a MY00 Classic and really did notice a huge difference in the handling, both at low and higher speeds!

Kept finiding proir to the placement of the droplinks if i turned into a corner too hard then i felt the steering give a little and then be back to normal (not always just when really going for it!). The 'give' i found lead to instability during turning and required minor adjustments to the turning angle quite frequently, with the droplinks in place this problem had been eliminated for me and and the car was more surefooted resulting in less correction during hard turns and greater overall speeds during turning

I would recommend going for the droplinks and front and rear struts aswell, i found with this combination the turing capabilities were amazing even given the standard suspension!!

Hope that is some use for you mate!

[frank c]

 

Have already fitted front/ rear droplinks and alk on my classic.

What would be the next thing to do??

Rear ARB, Front ARB or both?????

Springs?????????

Frank.

[IanJ]

Springs then do the front and rear ARB's at the same time. The whiteline ones are matched pairs and doing them seperately may result in unwanted under/oversteer.

Of course if you could afford it you'd be better getting it all done as it'll save you having to get the geometry done twice.

 

Ian

[frank c]

Thanks Ian.

What springs do you recommend....and will they be ok on standard shocks??

 

Frank

[IanJ]

Teins seem to be the weapon of choice just now. I liked the progressiveness of the Eibachs (Although some folks have complained of loose fitting). Apparently the teins are just as progressive but are a better fit.

As for shocks, if your's are in good nick and you don't plan on taking it to the extreme they'll be fine. Personally i found my eibachs on the standard KYB's a good compromise for road and track.

[craig mac]

Frank

 

I fitted teins to my STI and they are awesome the ride hieght and handling is fantastic

It drops the car pretty low and i have been 4 up over rather bumpy roads and no bangs or bottoming out at all on the standard shocks

They are top class and they were cheapest at Caskills

 

Craig

[frank c]

Thanks again Ian...[]

All i need to do now is find the cash.........LOL

 

Frank

[frank c]

Cheers Craig........[]

 

Frank

[des_curran]

Gus

When i got my Teins fitted and drove down to Falkland performance to get the geometry done there reply to fitting drop links was this....

" Waste of money, if your car was 3 or 4 years old with 30 or 40k on the clock then yes, but at the moment would make no differance at all, If it was going to be benificial then we would have recommended and done it".

It is not like a garage to put you off something you ask to get done is it? That was there view anyway m8

 

Craig

I dont agree my standard links werent on the car long and i thought the handling was good before, but now with the solid links and a/l/k and prodrive alignment settings the car sticks to the road like glue and understeer is a thing of the past[]

 

[st3ph3n]

Wee set of Teins needed for you too Des. They'd go down a treat.

You'll be stuck to the road like white on rice, and look good doing it.

[gus the bus]

Back on my list then! Got the Teins and Prodrive Geometry already so should sort it out nicely. Al give Dunc a call the morra. I've not been in to see him this year yet[]

Take it I'll need the geometry set up again if I get these done?

Gus

 

[des_curran]

Ye i think i will have to see Duncan about getting a set of Teins[]

The car is handling great at the moment, Front and rear strut braces, Whiteline front and rear alloy links and a/l/k, Duncan sorted out the brakes too front and rear ebc drilled/grooved/vented discs, mintex 1155's front and rear, new fluid and goodridge braided hoses[]

Next on the list is an AP organic clutch and lightened flywheel.

[des_curran]

No, fitting links or a/r/bars dont alter the alignment, its just the anti lift kit that does.

 

[st3ph3n]

Now Gus. If we apply the patented Stephen Hynds school of thinking we can safely deduce that getting geometery done is a cost needed after MOST suspension mods.

Therefore, as the wheels will all be off it is prime time to get some other work done. Saving money in the long run! (important for explaining the descision to her indoors)

Do you require Anti-lift Kit? ARBs? Uprated bushes?

I'd say yes for at least the first one.

[st3ph3n]

Des, you on the Cusco braces yet or still the pink pretenders? Next meet you're at I'll give you a swatch at the beauty of the Cusco front one on mine.

Proper bling.

[des_curran]

Ye still the pink one's, Duncan has already had a pop at me for getting them.lol

I quite fancy the carbon fibre one but just think the price is a bit ott, i will need to get a look at your one as i think it will be on the cards at some point[]

[gus the bus]

Now Gus. If we apply the patented Stephen Hynds school of thinking we can safely deduce that getting geometery done is a cost needed after MOST suspension mods.

Therefore, as the wheels will all be off it is prime time to get some other work done. Saving money in the long run! (important for explaining the descision to her indoors)

Do you require Anti-lift Kit? ARBs? Uprated bushes?

I'd say yes for at least the first one.

I'll just tell her in doors it needs all these things to be the ultimate scoob..........just like I say for every other thing I've added on[] makes sense to me atleast[]

 

[sma01]

Gus, wouldnt listen to them 1 bit, definitely a mod worth doing, the deal is on indefinitely at Hypertech, so anyone interested just give Dunc a phone...

if you aint sure about the suspension mods, say to Dunc and I will let him take you out in my car and see if you think its worth the ££££.....i think it is...

 

scott

[sma01]

Des, let me know when you are next at Duncs, got the cusco one on mine also, looks minted.....

scott

[gus the bus]

Cheers Scott,

I'm gonna try n get out to bonnybridge on Thursday when I'm in the area so, may call on your services just to see what difference it makes.

Cheers

Gus

 

[sma01]

No problem at all Gus, car also has the tein coilovers on it as well, which i reckon are one of the best mods I have made, let me know when you will be through and if i aint at work will pop round, if i am at work will leave dunc the keys....

 

scott

[des_curran]

I will do Scott, i will be out this week at some point no doubt, i'm wanting front and rear a/r/b's and to see when he can fit me in for the clutch[]

[bigbadboab]

I might tag along for this Gus, as you know, looking at the same thing but need to lower as well, but funds are starting to run low[:'(]

 

Ohh and 200 posts, do I get ma other baw yet lol

[sma01]

clutch??hmmm, that sounds familiar, what one you going for??was speaking to Dunc about it the other day as mines needs done also, dont think it will be worth my while putting standard back on again, unless its done under warranty..LOL