Handling on a gc8
 

hey guys
for those who are 'keeping it classic' and are pumping money into their gc8s (instead of cheating and buying a new sti :P)...

i'm looking at my options when it comes to handling mods.
i believe there is a rx guy on here who is very enthusiastic about them lol

anywho, i have a my00 and am trying to figure out what is going to give my car the 'edge' when going around corners....really bad pun...

things i have in mind, and seem to be popular:
whiteline....cusco....
[B]front & rear swaybars - what thickness should i go for?
anti-lift kits...does anyone have one fitted; what is comfortable?
coilovers - tein?? any preferred types here? what should i look for?
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bear in mind guys, this car is my daily, so i dont wanna go all-out race spec... but i'm prepared for some sacrifices :D
there's still alot of researchin' for me to do b4 i splash any cash :rolleyes:

comments, advice please :p :D :confused:

ill deff be watchin this thread with allot of interest after the iwrxoc cruise today i see that to keep up with ramon i need some handling mods :p hehe but yeah im looking for same sorta thing as ur self :D

if you can afford cusco, get it.

thickness depends on what you want. generally people go a thicker bar on the rear. cusco vs. whiteline, i think the cusco bars are strong (when comparing the diameter).

alk, just get a whiteline street one. they come in comfort, street and race. race is pretty intense for the street.

get a whiteline roll centre kit.

coilovers. teins are alright. hsd and what not. try the other mods before you drop cash on coilovers.

any round bout price for roll center kits and sway bars? just for a rough guide chee?

roll centre around $200
sway bars about $200
alk, you can get cheap on ebay sometimes. there is a guy on ebay who auctions new alks. i paid $110.

those are whiteline prices.

ooer, also forgot. make sure you get some bracing aswell. h-brace for the front.

If your on a budget, these are of reasonable quality. Some people on here have these fitted.

Front/Rear Sways & 'H' Brace $230.00

[url]http://www.ultrex.com.au/subaru-wrx-sti-strut-bar-brace-set-front-rear-h-brace-my94my00-p-200.html[/url]

[QUOTE=chee]roll centre around $200
sway bars about $200
alk, you can get cheap on ebay sometimes. there is a guy on ebay who auctions new alms.


those are whiteline prices.

ooer, also forgot. make sure you get some bracing aswell. h-brace for the front.[/QUOTE]

Any good places SOR that I'd be able to go in and get a quote from?

Version 6 Sti inverted struts (jws) - or new standard shocks
Whiteline control springs (40mm lower- progressive rate)
Whiteline ALK
Whiteline rear subframe lock kit
Whiteline roll centre correction kit
Cusco Sway bars 24mm front, 22 mm rear
Good alignment (Wheels World)

That's what's under my Sti, streetable, minimal body roll, wicked turn in on corners.
Doesn't punch you in the kidneys over bumps like coil overs either.

haha lol guys
everyone's gonna wanna mod their car right now, after going on a big cruise :P

[url]http://tuspeed.com/store5/images/ts_rollcentrekit.jpg[/url]
Whiteline Roll centre kit
[KCA313] $225.00

[url]http://tuspeed.com/store5/images/KSB750.jpg[/url]
Whiteline Subframe lock kit
[KSB750] $42.00

just looking at the part, cant really tell where these 2 go :P

[QUOTE=LegacyRS]
Cusco Sway bars 24mm front, 22 mm rear
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whats the reason for thicker in the front? (my guess: promote understeer ?)
i've heard ppl get thicker in the back cos they like the back end to slide first... i was thinking of maybe just getting same same all round....


Also Darren, i think that ultrex is gonna be my choice for the brace, but still not sure with strut brace as i want one that could fit around a future PW TMIC.... :rolleyes:

anyone think this one will clear?
[url]http://www.ultrex.com.au/images/gc8%20HD%20strut%20bar%20set.jpg[/url]

[QUOTE=LegacyRS]Version 6 Sti inverted struts (jws) - or new standard shocks
Whiteline control springs (40mm lower- progressive rate)
Whiteline ALK
Whiteline rear subframe lock kit
Whiteline roll centre correction kit
Cusco Sway bars 24mm front, 22 mm rear
Good alignment (Wheels World)

That's what's under my Sti, streetable, minimal body roll, wicked turn in on corners.
Doesn't punch you in the kidneys over bumps like coil overs either.[/QUOTE]

How do u find the height with 40mm lower? Ur car didn't seem low? Iwas thinking between 20 and 30mm drop would be bout max I'd go n would probly whitelines