Another spring install on a WRX along with a Downpipe install. This time its a 2009 Impreza WRX Hatchback. Not only do these Epic Lowering Springs give the car a much nicer stance, it’s also a great suspension modification to improve the handling of the WRX without sacrificing ride quality.
Scroll through and click on the images for descriptions of the install.
Springs installed, car is done
Floating WRX
Marked to maintain alignment
Marking the allignment
WRX Strut assembly coming apart
Compressing the stock spring to separate it from the strut
Spring compressor on and top hat removed
WRX Strut assembly taken apart
WRX Strut removed
Impreza WRX Strut assembly with the spring installed
Installed spring
Strut assembly installed
Impreza WRX rear suspension
Andrew and Devin working the rear strut assembly
WRX hatch rear control arm
Spring risers in the rear suspension
Roads, where we are going, we don’t need roads.
WRX Spring risers
Rear strut assembly mounting top
Andrew… he’s not confused, I don’t think anyway
WRX Hatch rear disc brake
Cleaning a bolt
WRX Hatch interior removed to access the strut tops
WRX Rear interior bits
Under the backside
Stock WRX Downpipe Removed
Impreza ABS… oh and a turbo
Stock WRX Downpipe installed
WRX Engine picture
Downpipe before porting
Downpipe after porting
WRX heatshield
Stock WRX heatshield
Downpipe heat wrapped, painted and installed
Top view of the downpipe and modified turbo heatshield
Downpipe installed along with modified heat shield
Andrew likes the drop… the two finger drop.
WRX Hatch with springs installed