Stiffer suspension

[SubiEj255]

So I did a pull for a log and I noticed that the suspension is very soft. I have a 12 wrx. What suspension mods would you guys recommend?

[shadowpr]

usually the first recommendation is swaybars and endlinks, but that won't give you a stiffer ride.

for that, i would suggest some springs and shocks. personally went with rce yellow springs, and koni inserts. other options are rce black springs, and blistein struts.

[SubiEj255]

Where can I find these?

[MainFrame]

- Turn in Concepts


If you have any questions or want a recommendation, don't hesitate to give them a call.. they are very knowledgeable, and very helpful.

[SubiEj255]

Which is better of the two in a stiffer ride? Springs or shocks?

[MainFrame]

Which is better of the two in a stiffer ride? Springs or shocks?

Neither/both... it is important to match your dampening force (shock valve) to your spring rate if you want to achieve good handling characteristics.

[teflon_jones]

They do different things. You'll need both together so they're matched. You don't do one and not the other.

[SubiEj255]

Oh ok so both at the same time or could I do one and down the line do the other? Also how about coils?

[Calvinball]

You could do springs now and get the struts later. Problem is, they will wear out your stock struts and could do so quickly. Besides, why not only do the removal/install once?

Coilovers are great, but you cannot plan to be frugal. You get what you pay for with them.

[MainFrame]

Also how about coils?

If you're looking to spend $2,500+, then coilovers are a good option.

[starkall]

You can get decent coilovers for the $1200-$1800 range. They work just fine for the street and stiffen up the car quite a bit and don't ride to harsh at all. I know because I've used plenty of them.

[SubiEj255]

So either shocks and springs or coilovers. I think I'll got the spring and shocks route. What's a good drop for the springs with out going to low?

[MainFrame]

So either shocks and springs or coilovers. I think I'll got the spring and shocks route. What's a good drop for the springs with out going to low?

As little as possible really.. RCE blacks or Swift springs are both good options.

[SubiEj255]

Yea I don't want fender rub or whatever it's called. Only blisten shocks are good?

[MainFrame]

Yea I don't want fender rub or whatever it's called. Only blisten shocks are good?

I think your best options are either RCE springs with Bilstein shocks, or Epic or Swift springs with Koni inserts.