Jump to Updates I had purchased the Silver’s NeoMax coilover for my 15+ VAB Subaru STi. They were 8k/8k spring rates with a bearing upgrade, but something just didn’t feel right. The dampening was just too soft. No matter the amount of rebound I adjusted, there wasn’t a distinguishable change. I didn’t feel confident that…
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Rear Front Lateral Link aka Rear Toe Arm
Rear toe on the WRX STi (VA) chassis is said to be far to negative. Removal and install is pretty straight forward. You will need: Ball join separator 22mm box end wrench 19mm socket (1/2 preferred) 17mm socket 19mm box end wrench Pliers for hitch cotter pin removal 12mm socket for cable assembly nut…
STi – Cobb AccessPort Relevant Values
Article to discuss default ranges and values for parameters to log using the Cobb AccessPort on a 2015+ Subaru STi. Let’s read this, Cobb Tuning Guide Also this was the setting that Ed, my tuner configured for the gauges:
Subaru STi 2015+ (VA) Alignment Spec
This article is constantly updated as I learn more about the 15+ STi and the right alignment for me and my setup. April 2021 Well, what I have learned since November 2020 is that for an 8k setup -2.6° camber up front and -1.3° is not right. I had tire wear indicative of too…
STi – Coilover Install (VA 15+)
Coilover Install! Welcome to the install portion of the coilover install article. I pretty much used this video, Subiespeed Install and this video from Stillen as a guide. Before you begin! Take pictures and measurements at each wheel. Measure with the tape measure on the ground, pull center of the center cap to the apex of…
STi – Brembo Caliper Mounting Torque Specification
FRONT BREMBOS: use 60ft-lbs lubricated with copper anti-seize! REAR BREMBOS: use 36ft-lbs lubricated with copper anti-seize! The story… the torque spec listed in the manual are wrong for the front caliper mounting bolts. Torque specs for front brembo caliper mounting bolts is not not 114.3 ft/lbs Torque spec for front Brembo caliper mounting bolts is…
STi Upgrades and Parts
Below are some notes on installations as well as some part numbers I want to keep up with. Brake Pads by the Numbers Application Street Track Brand Hawk Carbotech Model HPS 5.0 XP12 Front HB453B.585 CT1001 XP12 Rear HB180B.560 CT961 XP12 Brake Rotors by the Numbers Application Street Track Brand Subaru DBA Model…