For Better Or Worse - 2008 Subaru Impreza Suspension
The front suspension is basically the same as before, a simple MacPherson strut with geometry improvements. From the side, the new lower arm pivot points are more parallel to the ground, taking out much of the anti-dive from the old geometry. The new car doesn't have the U-shaped steel brace (highlighted in red) that buttons up the entire front end. The front wheel moves forward, relative to the engine, shifting weight further behind the front axle as well as adding caster to the front struts. Also, notice how far back the new firewall sits on the left, as well as the increased width of the transmission tunnel. This is what you will keep bashing your foot into when you try to heel-toe in the new Impreza.
View Related Article
|
|