I read this thread with interest as I'm after something similar:
My car's a 2000 Forester S-Turbo with 130,000 miles on and the usual saggy rear SLS shocks. I only do about 5,000 miles a year and no off-roading so I'm looking for the cheapest option really. Had no luck at all finding second hand parts. Best option so far seems to be about £260.00 (+ fitting) for new non-SLS springs and shocks. So the prospect of using Impreza parts instead, which are in much more plentiful supply, is enticing!
Couple of questions for the experts: should I be looking specifically for parts from an Impreza classic WRX/STi estate or should other models also be OK? (I'd be looking to do front and rear and hopefully improve the handling slightly.) If I give the parts to my local tame mechanic, who's decent but not a Subaru specialist, are they a straightforward fit and does anything need doing to the camber (or wheel alignment generally)? Any experiences with telling the insurance company and how much extra money they want to rob from you also welcome. :icon_biggrin: