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What needs to be done to fit any coilover?
Hello good people.
Since none of the viable strut options around except OEM can get "auto approved" here, I did some checks. I'm basically allowed to put in any coilover or strut that is approved for EU market as long as the stock height remains (= no lowering). The only requirements except papers on the product itself is wheel and light alignment controls. In other words, I can fit Bilstein, Öhlins whatever. This will have to be a custom job. It's done by a product certified suspension shop (When and if it get's done). I see most shops have tools to machine/fabricate whatever. Bushings I can get from Poland. So then the questions remains, exactly what will they have to make / fabricate in order to fit the coilovers to factory spec? Is this a 10,50 or 100 hour jobs for professionals who know the coilover product?
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Re: What needs to be done to fit any coilover?
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All you would need to do is have the custom top plate and knuckle widened for the svx hub. Everything else should work just fine. |
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Re: What needs to be done to fit any coilover?
Yeah, sounds about right. So anything that bolts right onto an STI would work with with the same fabricated top plate and widened knuckle? Or rather, their endpoints would be the same as on the STI?
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Re: What needs to be done to fit any coilover?
Was that a specific STI generation?
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Re: What needs to be done to fit any coilover?
The 2005-2007 STi is the closest thing to SVX fitment. Another option is the newly developed AMR coilovers that are actually meant for the SVX.
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...&highlight=amr
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Re: What needs to be done to fit any coilover?
Ah, gotcha. Then yes, any of the STi setups for a 2005-2007 model will be your best bet.
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl |
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Most suspension sets which are officially for sale and which will pass the mod inspection have a TUV-certificate. Maybe it's different in Norway, though. Kind regards, T |
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Re: What needs to be done to fit any coilover?
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Generally, 1) the product itself must have papers of approval from TÜV or similar body (there are many such bodies) for it's use (i.e automotive dampers etc). The body of approval could also be american but it must be recognized as an independant laboratory with some weight or concession. 2) Proper four wheel alignment must be documented 3) Proper headlight alignment / angles must be documented This will work as long as the car is not lowered. If the car is lowered, then the the product used must be approved for that vehicle model, in this case SVX. I'm quite sure this will work in Finland as well. The key is to not lower your car. I asked specifically, was it a problem that the coilover set is adjustable? The first answer was yes, that was a problem because I could show the car unlowered and then go lower it after approval. I then said: "I can show you my stock engine and then go break the speed limit, too". After a few seconds of bewilderment on their part, it was decided that it wasn't a problem that they were adjustable.
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