Remap - uprated full pump required?

[callahan]

I can't believe it's taken me this long to realise that the thread title is wrong, it should of course say 'fuel pump' not 'full pump' which could easily be misconstrued.

Thank you all for containing your anger at this obvious debasement of the English language. Had the shoe been on the other foot I would have been tempted to vent my spleen. Rest assured, I will be visiting my local 'correctional centre' for a good thrashing later this evening. Thank god this isn't Scoobynet.

Carry on. (and if a mod could adjust the title I may perhaps sleep tonight)




Yes, I am working from home and I am bored. Looking forward to the remap this weekend.

[paulmoonraker]

[callahan]

Well it certainly feels a lot quicker! Didn't get much of a chance to run it on the way home as it is a sunny Sunday, so the roads are full of the 40mph brigade. I'll go out a bit later and try again.

While doing the service Zak did notice a few things that need doing, unfortunately. Two driveshaft boots, lower balljoint leaking, exhaust camshaft oil seal and, probably the most expensive of all, rear suspension strut leaking oil. So pretty leaky all round really.

The plan is to do this all next month, so I'm looking for suspension recommendations. Looking on Scoobynet the KYB shocks seems to be a good swap and may sharpen things up a little. Camskill have them here: http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?show=30302

So, are the above a good option without ruining the ride quality and should I do all four? The wagon always sits a little high on its wheels, so it might be worth fitting these at the same time: http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?show=30345 - or possibly the slightly cheaper: http://www.camskill.co.uk/m10b0s2714p30273/APEX_LO...

This could get expensive. Thoughts and suggestions welcomed. Donations too.

[Ennoch]

Tein lowering springs are definitely not something I'd ever recommend to anyone. Having driven a few with them they're lower but they're also softer (and no, I don't mean progressive) which means they dive and wallow through the travel way too much. Apex aren't great either if experience on other cars is anything to go by.

Also, I've never tried to fit saloon springs on a wagon but my preference would be to spend the money on the KYB Ultra SR dampers, get an anti lift kit on the front along with Whiteline Com-C top mounts and rear camber bolts. Oh, and a full geometry setup. The WRX springs are a pretty good compromise between traction, wheel travel and control although if the Prodrive springs would work on the wagon then they may be worth a punt as they are if anything slightly softer initially before they ramp up. I'm currently on STI Springs and dampers on mine but will probably be replacing them with the Ultra SR's (basically the STI damper but aftermarket, and not worn out), and going back to WRX springs as the wheel travel is definitely something I'm not too happy about losing.

Did you go for the fuel pump in the end?

[callahan]

Yes, I went for the fuel pump too. So my wallet is decidedly lighter than it was this morning, with more to come!

I couldn't find the Ultra shocks for my car (53 plate wagon), so just selected the standard ones. Any place to get the Sti springs from?

Thanks

[Ennoch]

Hmm, it may be worthwhile calling Camskill. I know that the struts differ as the saloon is wider which means that fitting them to a wagon results in less negative camber, to the detriment of handling and traction. Ultra SR's would be preferable if they do them in wagon fitment but the 'OEM' spec standard ones are still going to be an improvement. STI springs are about 10mm lower but a lot crashier than the WRX while the Prodrive WRX springs are way more compliant (than STI) while retaining composure further into the stroke.

Also, while the body weight of the two cars is roughly similar, be aware that the spring rates used on the rear of the wagon are higher (and more progressive) to assist with the potentially higher weight being carried. If you're not going to be carrying much in the back then it's not necessarily an issue but it's certainly something to consider.

[callahan]

Found an interesting version of the Prodrive springs via a link on Scoobynet:http://www.pcadynamics.com - the original designer now working for himself.

They work well with the kyb shocks apparently, but best with the Ultras, so I'll contact Camskill tomorrow to see if they have a version for the hatch.

Mocom have also recommended Whiteline RCA kit and top mounts, as well as some spare Sti alloy front lower arms, which should be interesting.

[callahan]

For the sake of updating my (derailed by me) thread, I contacted Camskill this morning and they checked with Subaru to see which kit would work with my car, so I just ordered a full set of KYB Ultra's.

I also ordered the 'Prodrive' springs from PCA Dynamics (who was thoroughly pleasant to deal with) so hopefully the end result will be pretty amazing. I hope so, that's over £600 in parts already and a lot more to come - almost more than the car is worth!

[Ved]

I'd be keen to know how it works out as struts and springs would be next up for mine.

[callahan]

Just had an email from Camskill telling me that one of the Ultra shocks is out of stock, and will take 2 weeks to come in. Unfortunately my MOT is due and the car will fail without new shocks, which is a bit of a problem.

I could just switch to the Excel kit, but it would be a shame not to go the whole hog.....

Thoughts? Try to source the Ultra shock elsewhere, or just switch to the Excel kit?

Thanks

[callahan]

Well, the car went in today for the suspension to be done (as well as some other bits) - KYB Excel G shocks and the PCA Dynamics 'prodrive' springs (which looked excellent and are made by Eibach, as were the originals).

Collecting on Saturday, so I'll update with some details then.