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[Judgeme]

Haha no worries sOund good... There is a strut bar on that ultrex website for $120.....
Thanks or the opinions

[Soop]

not with the GH chassis. there is a fair few differences in the suspension setup. not to mention the changes from my08/09/10/11

strut brace will fit

Fair cop. Thats fair retarded though.

[acres]

I was told that the short shifters have a tendency to screw up the gearbox, have u heard anything about this??

It doesn't directly screw up the gearbox it just makes it easier for the driver to make a mess of things. The ideal shift is to rev match the flywheel speed with the speed of the new gear. Since the flywheel is rotating faster than the higher gear a certain amount of speed needs to be removed from the flywheel before the clutch is re-engaged. If the speed isn't reduced there will be a certain degree of stress thrown through the gearbox as revs equalise. This is one of the reasons for using a lighter flywheel as it will shave off speed quicker allowing the driver to shift quicker (which is where the short shifter comes in handy). There is no problem with using the short shifter though, just don't try and shift as quick as an F1 car and nothing will break.

[DukeNik'em]

Congrats on the purchase. Have to agree with Alexxx, if you're going WRX in the long run, wheels and suspension should be the extent of ze mods.

I've really been liking the output of Koya Wheels, they're in Australia, and doing good prices on some very JDM looking wheels. My favourite is their Drift Tek

Nick

[Judgeme]

Cheers for the feedback on the rims guys, but i must say i went for the 19's and i am very happy with that decision. I reckon it improves the look of the car without altering the ride as there is still heaps of room between the rubber and the guards.

Check out the pics......the only other thing i want to do fix up is the suspension and lower it, any recommendations??

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[Judgeme]

Trying to upload more pics but its not working...

[Morgan]

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Rims look good!
Needs darker tint

[Dylan]

You can create a gallery on subyclub to store your pictures if you like mate. Just click on the 'Gallery' option up the top of the site to get started!

The rims look good, needs lowering

[Judgeme]

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Rims look good!
Needs darker tint

Yeah the tint isnt as dark as what i would have liked but for now it does the job.

[Judgeme]

You can create a gallery on subyclub to store your pictures if you like mate. Just click on the 'Gallery' option up the top of the site to get started!

The rims look good, needs lowering

Yeah thats what i want to do next...any sugestions on places to go in Sydney??

[Morgan]

They really seem to protrude from the rubber.

What size tyres are you running?
You're going to have to be careful parking

[Nicko_]

Needs moar lowness stat

Looks the goods keep it up

[aekOne]

looks good mate. rubber looks quite stretched for the rims, i guess to avoid rubbing on the guards or struts?

any workshop should be able to lower your car for you. where are you located?

[Judgeme]

They really seem to protrude from the rubber.

What size tyres are you running?
You're going to have to be careful parking

Well I have no idea about the tyres, the rims are 19 x 8.5, and the tyres say 225/35 ZR 19 88 W XL if that's any help

looks good mate. rubber looks quite stretched for the rims, i guess to avoid rubbing on the guards or struts?

any workshop should be able to lower your car for you. where are you located?

Yeah I just left it with the professionals to size it up so it rides fine, I'm located in sydney

[alexGT]

Well I have no idea about the tyres, the rims are 19 x 8.5, and the tyres say 225/35 ZR 19 88 W XL if that's any help

Yeah I just left it with the professionals to size it up so it rides fine, I'm located in sydney

skinny tyres + small aspect ratio + sydney roads. be very careful they can damage very easily!

suspension can go anywhere. H&R springs i recommend as they won't be as rough as kings and give a nice ride.

[Scott]

good old tempe tyres

looks good mate

watch potholes tho

[mitch233]

Thought i'd revive an old thread instead of making a new one.

I'm planning on getting 18x8 rims with an offset of 45 i think it is on my rs impreza penanut eye. I was wondering if anyone knew if it will scrub either on the guard or strut before i go buying them. tyres will be 225/40

Car is lowered.