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On the subaruXT forum, thats what was in the discussion re the AWD suspension geometry angles. The thing is, that if it is the same relative angle is up (say 10 degrees), instead of down, other than ground clearance, there should not be mechanical issues. The air suspension was higher in the AWD / 4...

I will measure up my spare set of Eibach springs. same diameter as they are a coilover ( from the rear of L wagon and Vortex ) but shorter and stiffer. I also just remembered - I know where a set of genuine Fwd Vortex rears are. I would have to confirm, and what they would want for them. wont be tal...

Gosh, so you have 320 in in pic, 300 yesterday, and lower again on the waters edge. All look sweet low :) I will keep my fronts as they are, try to achieve what I have now in rear of Vort 360mm when I return bits to other car and buy some bits. Looks like the Suzuki springs will be too low in the b...

My old 86 FWD. Stock std suspension, but with 14's (same overall dia as 13's) http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa164/fury_Australia/bluesilverVortex1.jpg Strut top, with camber / castor adjustment http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa164/fury_Australia/IMAG0110.jpg Rear of mine yesterday - 30 cm t...

I took some measurements earlier, with photos. depending on time tomorrow, ill upload them. night mmmm ... wide body mouldings ... how ... yes... I could do that... nearly dream time...

oh !! :) I guess an up to 15% increase from turbo engine to another turbo engine works without engineers certificate and comes under the "Owner certified modification rule" YEP... exactly. I spoke directly to an RTA engineer / customer service advisor at the time, and as the original EJ engine test...

I cant find it in mine either, ( yes found them, but not the one on the PC - probably different hard drive. That looks pretty damn good to me. If memory serves me correctly, RTA had the wagon rear specs, but mine went through fine and even after a potential defect notice ( RTA blitz - where I had an...

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/3497/img001yh.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us The above is what I have. Variant 3 refers to the AX7 FT 4WD Turbo They list the major dimension of height at kerb weight of 1330mm - , Subaru manuals for 86 show 4WD Turbo PT at 1335mm Better look at overall picture? ...

Discopotato03 I think you'll find that if you are using a 25mm diameter rear anti roll bar it isn't a Subaru factory part . From memory the USDM WSMs quote XT6 rear bars as 19mm . My bad, I just measured it with digital calipers - 24mm. The XT & XT6 had 19mm as std, XT Fwd had I think a 16mm rear an...

Now I know what that engine in my shed has been through - you wound it up to double boost!! Maybe I should just throw it out? It was a very good engine, well maintained had an intercooler (waic) and 14lb was never sustained ( that's the engine with the blue Spyder and Gold covers - right?) The top ...

Argh, are you saying the specs sourced by RTA were incorrect? Or incorrect because you changed rims etc? OK, I admit not wanting to drill holes into my boot too :) , my tinkering springs also have to go back into my sedan. The 4WD wagon rear springs may get tinkering cuts too The attempt with all t...

When I was going through this excersize, The RTA specs were incorrect ! Because I am running 17" rims and WRX running gear, the suspension geometry has changed drastically from original. When you change to 15" rims, you will run 50 or 55 series tires (I was running 60 with 14's) - I have the address...

Excuse me for being ignarant here, but you are trying to achieve the same, original ride height, as close as possible to the FWD ride height and ride characteristics, not the 4WD Vortex, although it is a 4wd, mainly because of design geometry etc? Standard wasn't that great in either form for handel...

I am using adjustable WRX Eibach racing coilovers, and a 25mm rear sway bar, with Fulcrum poly bushes, very stiff. Ride height is higher than I had it from the previous post of mine (dated 09), with the rear tyres now at the same height as the arch, the fronts, about 30 mm from the top of the arch. ...

Chris, did you replace the diff hanger bush and the moustache bar bushes and washers? I cant seem to find them via fulcrum or northane - as well as a couple of other companies... any thoughts? I think my main problem is the super heavy duty eibach shocks and coilover springs. even my full weight (85...

-she thinks its a dirty old thing and prefers her corolla wagon instead. that could well be due to the fact that mine only has a radio in it vs a $4k audio system in hers... again fine with me - no fighting over the keys. Chris, your mrs and mine think the same way... Mine likes her Corolla Seca......

I haven't changed my faith...

Still the 88 Vortex , with the STI EJ, which pulls 204kw on the dyno and 0 - 100km in 4.6 seconds.

Yours looks NICE

Just a quick question Chris, I remember that you spent some time with Driveline Services, ( don't remember which workshop) sorting out the correct CV shafts. Recently, I went to ask them about building me some and they couldnt remember the info... Is it posted somewhere here? I did a couple of quick...

I know this is an old thread, but some usefull info. I am doing a rear right on my EJ'd Vortex, I made a tool similar to the pic's above 20mm box tube, with 2 flat bars (shaped ends) that fit that nut, but so far NO JOY... ...and yes, the outside locking tab is clear. Anyone have any extra ideas? PL...

I am a Novacastrian, ( Morisset - west Lake Macquarie) wouldn't say that I,m a Kid any more though...:p, but I enjoy a spirited drive now and then. Currently have some suspension issues, as I have taken the air suspension off , put 03 liberty GT brakes on and Eibach racing springs. which makes the t...