Tokico Blue shocks and Whiteline Sway bar

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KillerAngel
Posts: 27
Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:16 pm
Car: 2008 Versa Hatch
2013 Subaru WRX

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Hey guys,
so the GF's 08 Versa is going to need new struts/shocks soon. I'm so used to my DD, a 2013 WRX, that her Versa feels like a boat (which I drive when we go on trips) and I wanted to tighten it up a bit. My research has led me to two questions which I wanted to ask here:
First, the only places I find the Tokico blues list it as being sized for only the 07 (not 07-10). This doesn't make much sense, so just wanted to confirm that it they do fit the 08. (P/Ns: HB2255, HB2256, HE2990).
Second, I was looking at the Whiteline rear sway bar (P/N: BNR16Z). As the Versa doesn't normally come with a rear sway, I wanted to hear people's experiences with it and couldn't find any. Does it help induce a more neutral turning feeling as it should? Does it hold up well over time with the custom mounts? Whiteline is a good name in the suspension world, but I couldn't find a single person who said they installed one on their Versa.

Ok three questions. Since I'm replacing the struts anyway, I figured it would be a good time for springs as well. Problem is, it's the GF's DD and I don't want to make it harsh ride. What are the softest springs in the 1-1.5 inch drop range? I was looking at the Tanabe NF210, but didn't see many other options.

Thanks


vtyde
Posts: 60
Joined: Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:06 pm
Car: 2011 Versa hatch, M/T, Power plus pkg

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I have the whiteline sway bar on my hatch and it's great. The hatch is skinny with a relatively high center of gravity and the sway bar really helps to reduce body roll. Front-to-back motion is still pretty bad though. Well worth the price, and it's super easy to install.
EDIT: mine isn't the whiteline but I'm sure any sway bar will give a similar improvement

KillerAngel
Posts: 27
Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:16 pm
Car: 2008 Versa Hatch
2013 Subaru WRX

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Where did you source the Ultraracing rear sway bar? I can't seem to find it anywhere for sale.


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