New suspension or the car has to go!
21 July 2004, 06:29 PM
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Any update on this?
I've just taken delivery of an 04 STi and it too bounces all over the place. I replaced the standard wheels with 18" Turinis which did help a bit, but after being home for 15 mins I can still feel the bouncing sensation!
I was thinking that the Prodrive springs would help but it looks as though there is something more seriously wrong.
425 miles and I'm sick of it...
I've just taken delivery of an 04 STi and it too bounces all over the place. I replaced the standard wheels with 18" Turinis which did help a bit, but after being home for 15 mins I can still feel the bouncing sensation!
I was thinking that the Prodrive springs would help but it looks as though there is something more seriously wrong.
425 miles and I'm sick of it...
21 July 2004, 06:58 PM
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just an idea
Originally Posted by tiggers
Yes it really has come to this.
UK STI 03 - when we bought it the thing bounced like crazy. Called the dealer and was told the car we'd test driven which felt great had sports suspension (he obviously didn't understand the question after the test drive when I asked 'Is the demonstrator standard' as he replied 'Yes'
).
I asked which and he said he couldn't remember and it had now been sold, but Prodrive springs should do the trick. So we fork out another £400 for the springs and the car comes back still bouncing like crazy over any undulations.
Get told that it is a characteristic of the car and we'll get used to it. Since then have added Prodrive 18" wheels as people told me this would make it better and it has, but only a little. Have now lived with it for 6 months and tried to ignore it, but whilst giving my mother a lift in the car the other day she commented how bad it was and you know what she's right.
I'm not going to put up with it any more so what suspension kit do I need to sort it out properly. If I can't find a solution it's going as if I wanted a rollercoaster ride everytime I drive I'd work in Blackpool wouldn't I? Please don't tell me it's not that bad as when you have to travel 60 miles on the M60 round Manchester everyday you'll soon change your tune.
Sugegstions are most welcome - thanks in advance.
tiggers.
UK STI 03 - when we bought it the thing bounced like crazy. Called the dealer and was told the car we'd test driven which felt great had sports suspension (he obviously didn't understand the question after the test drive when I asked 'Is the demonstrator standard' as he replied 'Yes'
).I asked which and he said he couldn't remember and it had now been sold, but Prodrive springs should do the trick. So we fork out another £400 for the springs and the car comes back still bouncing like crazy over any undulations.
Get told that it is a characteristic of the car and we'll get used to it. Since then have added Prodrive 18" wheels as people told me this would make it better and it has, but only a little. Have now lived with it for 6 months and tried to ignore it, but whilst giving my mother a lift in the car the other day she commented how bad it was and you know what she's right.
I'm not going to put up with it any more so what suspension kit do I need to sort it out properly. If I can't find a solution it's going as if I wanted a rollercoaster ride everytime I drive I'd work in Blackpool wouldn't I? Please don't tell me it's not that bad as when you have to travel 60 miles on the M60 round Manchester everyday you'll soon change your tune.
Sugegstions are most welcome - thanks in advance.
tiggers.
21 July 2004, 07:56 PM
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Sorry for the ignorance, but what is JDM?
Originally Posted by webby sti v7
this is just an idea but i have a jdm v7 sti and the set up is wonderful my bro has a uk sti 03 and it was just as yours so he swapped it all to jdm spec and hey presto job done cheaper than cuscos and a lot more sensible anyhoow good luck or flog it and get a better spec jdm
21 July 2004, 08:09 PM
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OIC!
And what does converting to JDM spec entail and how much cash are we talking?
And what does converting to JDM spec entail and how much cash are we talking?
Originally Posted by webby sti v7
this is just an idea but i have a jdm v7 sti and the set up is wonderful my bro has a uk sti 03 and it was just as yours so he swapped it all to jdm spec and hey presto job done cheaper than cuscos and a lot more sensible anyhoow good luck or flog it and get a better spec jdm
22 July 2004, 12:15 PM
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try andy
[QUOTE=worldwidewebs]OIC!
And what does converting to JDM spec entail and how much cash are we talking?[/QUOTE ok then try andy at grade a subaru breakers 01663 744114 or if no good there are ads in jap performance and banzai magazines dont give up yet there is always a solution anyway set ups like cuscos etc are to extreme for everyday use
And what does converting to JDM spec entail and how much cash are we talking?[/QUOTE ok then try andy at grade a subaru breakers 01663 744114 or if no good there are ads in jap performance and banzai magazines dont give up yet there is always a solution anyway set ups like cuscos etc are to extreme for everyday use
22 July 2004, 12:59 PM
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Another solution is AST? suspension as fitted to the Type 25. PowerStation in Cheltenham (who helped develop the Type25) fit it and will be able to tell you about it and give you a quote. I believe it costs around £750 probably excluding fitting. It is susposed to give better handling and a more compliant ride than the standard set up.
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03 August 2004, 12:47 PM
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This is a known problem and has to do with the angle of the rear damper in relation to the suspension arms. It needs some force to work properly because the top mount is too soft. Before that, it just bounces around on the top mount. It's easy to tell because when you cruise around, the car hops all over the place, but when you drive it hard it's ok.
My preferred solution would be to change the suspension to one with rigid (preferably metal) top mounts, ie Cusco or better, as suggested.
Is tiggers still here or has he sold the damn thing?
My preferred solution would be to change the suspension to one with rigid (preferably metal) top mounts, ie Cusco or better, as suggested.
Is tiggers still here or has he sold the damn thing?
03 August 2004, 04:09 PM
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Hi Claudius
Where did you get the info from?
My car is going in to the dealer on Friday for a service where they'll take a look at it and then I'm going to Scoobyclinic to see what they say. If I can get it sorted without messing about I'd be pretty happy
Cheers
Andy
Where did you get the info from?
My car is going in to the dealer on Friday for a service where they'll take a look at it and then I'm going to Scoobyclinic to see what they say. If I can get it sorted without messing about I'd be pretty happy
Cheers
Andy
Originally Posted by Claudius
This is a known problem and has to do with the angle of the rear damper in relation to the suspension arms. It needs some force to work properly because the top mount is too soft. Before that, it just bounces around on the top mount. It's easy to tell because when you cruise around, the car hops all over the place, but when you drive it hard it's ok.
My preferred solution would be to change the suspension to one with rigid (preferably metal) top mounts, ie Cusco or better, as suggested.
Is tiggers still here or has he sold the damn thing?
My preferred solution would be to change the suspension to one with rigid (preferably metal) top mounts, ie Cusco or better, as suggested.
Is tiggers still here or has he sold the damn thing?
03 August 2004, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by worldwidewebs
Hi Claudius
Where did you get the info from?
Where did you get the info from?
I mentioned it in that Damian Harty thread last year, maybe a search would turn it up? To cut a long story short, though, Damian Harty agreed with the guy from my suspension shop that rigid rear top mounts would solve the problem / make things better as metal top mounts will not flex and therefore tend to force the damper to work (move).
As a side note, I drove my brother's STI 7 for quite a few miles and have to agree with the comment above that the rebound setting is very loose in both the front and the rear. It wasnt jumping much, though. Not tried an STI 8 yet.
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04 August 2004, 10:32 AM
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read this thread with interest I have an MY02 sti and am looking to put the Prodrive springs onto it.
However at the moment the car handles gr8. the biggest effect was a PROPER geometry set up not one done by halfrauds or the like
I just hope that putting the Prodrive springs onto it won't cause it to "bounce".
Surely this bouncing isn't common to all sti's
suggestion lets start a comparison regaring cars etc
i'll start off
MY02 sti standard suspension bridgestone tyres 17" wheel NO prodrive springs
However at the moment the car handles gr8. the biggest effect was a PROPER geometry set up not one done by halfrauds or the like
I just hope that putting the Prodrive springs onto it won't cause it to "bounce".
Surely this bouncing isn't common to all sti's
suggestion lets start a comparison regaring cars etc
i'll start off
MY02 sti standard suspension bridgestone tyres 17" wheel NO prodrive springs
24 August 2004, 08:32 AM
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After reading so many issues in Nasioc some ideas that could help you solve the problem:
-Hardened top mounts and slightly stiffer springs as mentioned above.
-Lowered springs that help the damper to work in his "efficient" area.
-Tires with stiffer sidewalls - strange but true - help solve the first suspension "refusal".
I an mot an expert nor own a STI but hope this helps you all with your suspension problems...
JIM
-Hardened top mounts and slightly stiffer springs as mentioned above.
-Lowered springs that help the damper to work in his "efficient" area.
-Tires with stiffer sidewalls - strange but true - help solve the first suspension "refusal".
I an mot an expert nor own a STI but hope this helps you all with your suspension problems...
JIM
24 August 2004, 10:27 AM
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If you got loads to spend my mates just put Tein active suspension on, cost just under 2k (fitted at Graham Goode's), lowers the car about 50mm and is fully adjustable from inside the car electronically. Settings from 1-16 by push button, fitted where the clock is. I drove the car before and after and I was truly astonished at the difference. He is finally happy with the MY03 drive.
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