<![CDATA[ClubWRX Forum - Subaru Impreza WRX and STi Community and Forums - Suspension & Wheels]]> http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/ Subframes, A-arms, uprights, shocks, struts, coilovers, swaybars, hubs, brakes, wheels, and tires! en Fri, 24 May 2013 09:57:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://static.clubwrx.net/forums/images/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[ClubWRX Forum - Subaru Impreza WRX and STi Community and Forums - Suspension & Wheels]]> http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/ wheel offset??? http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134368026-wheel-offset.html Thu, 23 May 2013 23:04:53 GMT Im going with an 18x8.75 wheel. Im just curious as to what offset i should get. I found a thread with a chart a while back but now i cant find it. From what i understood i should be looking into a +30 to +35 offset...... Im going with an 18x8.75 wheel. Im just curious as to what offset i should get. I found a thread with a chart a while back but now i cant find it. From what i understood i should be looking into a +30 to +35 offset...... ]]> BEASTmode632 http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134368026-wheel-offset.html <![CDATA[11' rear endlink broke at the control arm. Replacement?]]> http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134368023-11-rear-endlink-broke-control-arm-replacement.html Thu, 23 May 2013 21:04:20 GMT Just picked up an 11' wagon that already had whiteline sways and endlinks. I was greasing the bushings because the previous owner failed to do so and they were squeaking like crazy. Anyway while I was underneath there I found a rear endlink to be busted. Also seems to be busted off from the lower control arm. Where the bolt goes through the control arm the steel is busted. It appears that there is a bolt that goes through the lower arm which I'm hoping is what I can replace without replacing the whole lower arm just to replace the endlink. I couldn't get a good look at it due to location. Was wondering if anyone on here had any issues like this or knows the setup of the lower arm?

Thanks guys,
WrRexGoliath ]]> WrRexgoliath http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134368023-11-rear-endlink-broke-control-arm-replacement.html lowering spring installed upside down http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134368009-lowering-spring-installed-upside-down.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:30:47 GMT I had less Schwab install eibach lowering springs on my 08 wrx. Three of the springs appear to be installed correctly, one on the rear appears upside down. The progressive coils are on the bottom. I'm taking the car back tomorrow but I'm curious if this is a serious problem. Is my spring not seating correctly? Could I be causing damage etc. ]]> SlapChop http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134368009-lowering-spring-installed-upside-down.html Warped wheels help http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367999-warped-wheels-help.html Wed, 22 May 2013 23:37:33 GMT Hi
I've managed to warp my passenger side wheels. Yes both front and back. The painful thing is when I hit 65+ mph my steering wheel visibly shakes. The guys at discount tire rebalanced my wheels and that helped with some of the shake (used to shake at only 50mph!). Anyways they pointed out my problem was I warped my right wheels.

So I'm concerned if driving with these wheels will have any ill effect on my difs. It's currently not my DD so I'm not driving it while I pick some new rims. But I might be starting a new job soon and loosing my current company DD.

Short question then is it bad to drive with bent wheels on the passenger side both front and back?

Thanks
Jared ]]> DorBink http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367999-warped-wheels-help.html TCE brings Wilwood Big Brakes to ClubWRX http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367997-tce-brings-wilwood-big-brakes-clubwrx.html Wed, 22 May 2013 22:47:34 GMT *Greetings to WRX owners!* TCE is here to serve your Wilwood and TCE/Wilwood big brake needs. Please see the full post in the vendor section for all the news! Greetings to WRX owners!

TCE is here to serve your Wilwood and TCE/Wilwood big brake needs. Please see the full post in the vendor section for all the news! ]]> Todd TCE http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367997-tce-brings-wilwood-big-brakes-clubwrx.html <![CDATA[Whiteline Front Sway Bar Weirdness '13 WRX]]> http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367990-whiteline-front-sway-bar-weirdness-13-wrx.html Wed, 22 May 2013 18:38:05 GMT So a month or so ago I installed my brand new WL 24mm Adjustable front Swaybar and end-links on the soft setting as setting.

Issue: My WL Swaybar sits so close to the LCA (about 1/4") but doesn't rub as far as I have noticed so far. It is so close infact that I would not be possible to adjust it to the stiffer setting (front hole) without it rubbing. Is this issue normal for the rest of you?



]]> Schlanseay http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367990-whiteline-front-sway-bar-weirdness-13-wrx.html Tire Suggestion for a 2002 - More Mileage? http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367983-tire-suggestion-2002-more-mileage.html Wed, 22 May 2013 13:59:20 GMT I've been running Falken ZE-912's on my '02 wagon for years, and feel like they're a good-driving tire for the money. It does seem like they fall off, fairly quickly. I get something like 12-15K of good use out of them, but even with proper rotation, it seems like they're noisy and getting thin, by that time.

Does anyone have a recommendation for this chassis, for a tire that would be a bit more biased towards miles, rather than smiles? Just looking at the budget, it would be nice if I could get a little more out of my investment. ]]> RayfieldsWRX http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367983-tire-suggestion-2002-more-mileage.html Winter Tires Destroyed in 1 Season?! http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367971-winter-tires-destroyed-1-season.html Tue, 21 May 2013 22:00:35 GMT Hello All,

So I just got my summer tires put back on my 2012 WRX Premium at the dealership. They came to me and told me that my winter tires were beat and asked if I wanted them disposed of. I couldn't believe that the tires were toast so I went out into the bay, and sure enough they were.

Heres my question; Why?! I feel like a set of winter tires should last more than just one season. I have 36,000 on the vehicle so far, 20,000 of which were on these tires. The tires showed cupping, and one tire had severe wear on one side. The tech couldn't recall which tires had come from which part of the car :mad: so I really have no idea where the problem lies.

About 6000 Miles ago, I was experiencing a clunk in the front end, which was resolved by replacing the front sway-bar bushings. They also did a 4 wheel alignment to help stop any other issues. About 4 thousand miles ago, I had my summer tires put on the car, but had to take them off a week later because of a massive snow storm in the northeast, and I needed to drive to CT from VT; no way i was doing that on summers. When they changed the tires around then, there was no mention of any issues with the tires at all; Same dealer and manager.

So basically my question is: How in 4000 miles, did my tires go from "ok" to completely destroyed? What should I check? The dealer told me and I quote "Because of the high performance compounds in the tire, their life expectancy is greatly reduced." The tires in question are Cooper Weather-masters, which were provided by the dealer when I bought the vehicle as a "free" addition to the sale.

I'll also note that after I got the 4 wheel alignment, I noticed my steering wheel was slightly to the right when going strait. I figured that it was the steering wheel not being aligned proper, and I didn't give much thought to it as it was only about 1/4 of an inch tops.

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated, I've done searches on this and there are just so many possible things, that I have no idea where to begin. The dealership I go to is the only one within an hour+ of here, and I'm not really sure what to do...

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]]> cctoast http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367971-winter-tires-destroyed-1-season.html 2012 STI SEDAN WHEEL SWAP http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367961-2012-sti-sedan-wheel-swap.html Tue, 21 May 2013 15:37:11 GMT LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO SWAP WHEELS FROM A 2011 STI OR 2012+ LIMITED OR HATCH STI(BBS STYLE) WITH MY 2012 5 SPOKE STI WHEELS. i'M BUMMED I DIDN'T GO FOR THE HATCH THAT COMES WITH THEM SIMPLY BECAUSE I WANTED TO STAY IN THE SEDAN STYLE AND NOT COUGH UP AN EXTRA 8 G'S FOR A LIMITED. i'M ALSO FLIRTING WITH THE IDEA OF TRADING FOR THE 17" SPOKED WHEELS FROM THE WRX....ONLY IF THE TIRES ARE BETTER THAN WHAT COMES STOCK. HOPING & PRAYING............. ]]> 434WHP http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367961-2012-sti-sedan-wheel-swap.html 2006 WRX Brake Swap to 2006 Outback Sport http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367887-2006-wrx-brake-swap-2006-outback-sport.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:21:30 GMT I've spent a couple hours searching, but I'm having difficulty finding information about this specific SAME YEAR swap. Lots of info on fitting different years and different models, but nothing solid on this so if someone could help me out here without totally flaming the crap out of me, that would be appreciated. Actually, I don't mind if tons of people flame me, as long as one or two people could be helpful.

My wife has an 06 Outback Sport wagon, and I have an 06 WRX wagon. I'm just wondering how much of what is on my WRX will bolt right up on her car, and what I would have to buy to complete the job.

What? You say this is just in the name of upgrading MY wheels/brakes? Let's just say, all's well that ends well. And getting the family purse strings open to upgrade my car is significantly easier when her car gets better at the same time..... ]]> snowcrash75 http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367887-2006-wrx-brake-swap-2006-outback-sport.html Bad Brakes? http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367843-bad-brakes.html Fri, 17 May 2013 00:24:54 GMT I was driving my 2011 wrx the other day at 30mph. A car pulls out in front of me and I push hard on the brakes. They seem to bottom out, all the way to the floor then a thud then the car stops. The car has a fresh Virginia inspection so I assume the pads are good. There is also a small scraping... I was driving my 2011 wrx the other day at 30mph. A car pulls out in front of me and I push hard on the brakes. They seem to bottom out, all the way to the floor then a thud then the car stops. The car has a fresh Virginia inspection so I assume the pads are good. There is also a small scraping noise sometimes under normal breaking. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks! ]]> killerchef http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367843-bad-brakes.html Do I need a new tire? http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367789-do-i-need-new-tire.html Tue, 14 May 2013 20:33:55 GMT Hey guys, so today like an idiot :mad: I curbed my car, the curb took a little chunk off of the tire as well as putting minor curb rash on the wheel.:shakehead: My question is by the look of the damage what action should I take towards my tire? I am also taking my car in to get it serviced in a... Hey guys, so today like an idiot :mad: I curbed my car, the curb took a little chunk off of the tire as well as putting minor curb rash on the wheel.:shakehead:
My question is by the look of the damage what action should I take towards my tire?

I am also taking my car in to get it serviced in a week. I have a 2013 WRX sedan.
Thank you in advance for your help, I feel like an idiot :shakehead: but its something that happens.

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]]> GotBoost94 http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367789-do-i-need-new-tire.html Fitment help on bugeye! http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367776-fitment-help-bugeye.html Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:47 GMT Hey guys, so I'm looking into purchasing new wheels and tires for my 02 wrx. I found some rota grids to buy, but I'm worried that they're going to require too much pulling/camber. I am running tein flex for coils. The Rotas are 18x9.5 +38. How much fender work would this require, would it need a ton of camber? It's my dd so I don't want to go complete overkill just want to put more traction down and sit flush. If there are better set ups out there for my needs then please let me know without being a complete **** I'm new to this whole fitment thing lol, thanks guys. ]]> jdishh http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367776-fitment-help-bugeye.html sweet! my front strut klunk wasnt my struts at all! http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367762-sweet-my-front-strut-klunk-wasnt-my-struts-all.html Mon, 13 May 2013 23:33:11 GMT nope! not a darn thing wrong with them at all. it was my inner tie rod end on the right side. just that one inner tie rod was noisy enough to make me (and a few others that know their way around a car)believe i was probably due to start reading up on the problem. never mind. replaced my inner... nope! not a darn thing wrong with them at all. it was my inner tie rod end on the right side. just that one inner tie rod was noisy enough to make me (and a few others that know their way around a car)believe i was probably due to start reading up on the problem. never mind. replaced my inner and outer tie rod ends to be safe and a quick alignment to get it straight and tada! no klunking. easy check if you have front end clunk, jack it up and shake lol.


Now i can finish replacing bushings and work towards a awesome alignment to have a great driving wrx that im not afraid to drive 350 miles for a scca parking lot race. provided i dont mod myself into the real race car group haha. ]]> tirerob http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367762-sweet-my-front-strut-klunk-wasnt-my-struts-all.html NEED HELP/INPUT FOR LOWERING A 2009 WRX PREMIUM http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367738-need-help-input-lowering-2009-wrx-premium.html Mon, 13 May 2013 01:40:12 GMT I want to lower my WRX but have need someone to point me in the right direction. Can I get away with just springs? It's my everyday driver and don't want to lose too much ride quality. I want a more aggressive look but not looking to put G's into the suspension.

I have looked into different springs....EIBACH? (got great reviews, and very affordable)

I'm curious if I can get away with just springs...not looking to spend the money for coil overs....in need of some input. ]]> DOMMEL7 http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/134367738-need-help-input-lowering-2009-wrx-premium.html