Hi Guys

is there any difference between saloon & wagon suspension,i have a 2004 newage wagon & want to know my options,also has anyone had experience of any of the cheaper coilover kits on the market?not too bothered about day to day comfort as i mostly use it for trackdays.

 

all suspension same on the classics from wagon to saloon so im guessing there the same on newages

 

I've been assured saloon suspension fits wagons.. bloody hope so I've just bought a full set of STI suspension for my wagon!

 

Although "basically" they are the same, Wagon and Saloon suspension has differences (damper ratings and springs rates - wagon heavier rear springs)

Salon/Sedan

http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_2/

Wagon

http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_2/

 

I'm using saloon HSD HR Coilovers on mine wagon and yes its new age WRX.

Jura

 

The lower clevis of the saloon struts differs from the wagon. The saloon is a bit wider compared to the wagon and the resultant hole placement is different. Using saloon struts on a wagon results in less negative camber possibility than using wagon struts. A big problem if you plan to track the car.

Sedan on the left, wagon on the right:



The rear springs are different between the two as stated above.

The sedan has a wider track compared to the wagon using wider front wishbones and rear lateral links (driveshafts are also different).

Front ARB design and droplinks are also different between the two.

If at all possible, use wagon struts to maintain proper camber adjustment. If you have to use aftermarket dampers use Koni inserts in your existing struts. If you have to use another option (AGX, Öhlins, DSpec) then they will be for a sedan and you will need to use either double camber bolts (OEM up top and aftermarket below) or use camber plates to get the camber range necessary for track work.

 

Old thread resurrection but that's exactly what I wanted to know, cheers.