Hi all,
I appreciate all of the info on the forum ... always have. Been a member for a few years now. I have some questions about some upgrades I'm planning on doing.
I've got a 2013 WRX Hatch that's all stock, with almost 70k on it.
Planning on upgrading the sway bars to 22 mm adjustable in the front, and 20 mm adjustable in the back (all new links and rear bar support). From what I've ready here, that should keep the handling pretty neutral as it is now, just less body roll.
I'm also contemplating Eibach Pro Kit springs, but this is where I'm a little nervous. I've read a couple of reviews that say these springs can cause front end bounce in corners, when paired with the stock struts. Does anyone have any experience with that? And piling onto that question, should I wait to swap out the springs until I am ready to do the struts as well?
Lastly, are there any adverse effects to driving quality when going wide with wheels and tires? I'd ultimately like to throw Mach V Wickeds on there with 265/35/18s, with a fender roll of course. Improved handling and stickiness is something I am always up for more of, and I love that filled fender look.
I've dipped my toes into NASA racing and enjoy pushing my car, but the stock configuration is starting to feel a little squishy to me. But, it's a daily driver and I live in an area with some twisty and a few not so great roads (at the moment).
And one more thing, not related to this section of the forum. Is it ever too late to get into a Stage 2 Cobb upgrade? If I end up doing that @ 90k miles, am I setting myself up for a sh@tload of problems with gaskets, etc.?
With all of that said, does anyone have any advice or experiences to help me decide?
I appreciate all of the info on the forum ... always have. Been a member for a few years now. I have some questions about some upgrades I'm planning on doing.
I've got a 2013 WRX Hatch that's all stock, with almost 70k on it.
Planning on upgrading the sway bars to 22 mm adjustable in the front, and 20 mm adjustable in the back (all new links and rear bar support). From what I've ready here, that should keep the handling pretty neutral as it is now, just less body roll.
I'm also contemplating Eibach Pro Kit springs, but this is where I'm a little nervous. I've read a couple of reviews that say these springs can cause front end bounce in corners, when paired with the stock struts. Does anyone have any experience with that? And piling onto that question, should I wait to swap out the springs until I am ready to do the struts as well?
Lastly, are there any adverse effects to driving quality when going wide with wheels and tires? I'd ultimately like to throw Mach V Wickeds on there with 265/35/18s, with a fender roll of course. Improved handling and stickiness is something I am always up for more of, and I love that filled fender look.
I've dipped my toes into NASA racing and enjoy pushing my car, but the stock configuration is starting to feel a little squishy to me. But, it's a daily driver and I live in an area with some twisty and a few not so great roads (at the moment).
And one more thing, not related to this section of the forum. Is it ever too late to get into a Stage 2 Cobb upgrade? If I end up doing that @ 90k miles, am I setting myself up for a sh@tload of problems with gaskets, etc.?
With all of that said, does anyone have any advice or experiences to help me decide?