Why Lower your 2022 WRX with Pedders XA Coilovers?

A newer enthusiast may wonder why some of the modified vehicles they see at the track or other motorsports events are lowered below the cars normal factory posture. The more experienced enthusiast knows this is a practice that goes back a few years in motorsports history and has some significant links to handling, stability, and visual personality for those who have extreme performance goals set for their vehicle. In the automotive modification community the customization that results in the overall lowering of a vehicle is described as changing its "stance" or being "stanced" or "slammed". Some outside the auto world might discount this as just an odd, physical adjustment to the car to attract visual attention or be a type of novelty statement, but it truly has much more of a detailed and purposeful history. The practice of lowering vehicles became a notable characteristic of the Stance Culture which originated in Japan in the 1990's with outlaw motorsports groups like Bosozuku and later with drift and auto clubs who needed to minimize the height to obtain increased performance. In the early days of Stance, these modifications were born out of a teenage, cause-less rebellion and the feeling of simply standing apart from the crowd. The culture famously spread to include more affluent members of society and those affiliated with organized crime. All the groups within the culture adopted the same practices and began lowering their vehicles to stand out from the other vehicles during their daily road travels or at prominent events where creativity and uniqueness was key to maintain credibility, social stature, and respect. Naturally, as these drivers aged, their motivations and ingenuity matured all while their creativity and knowledge broadened. Pioneering Japanese drifters found that lowering a car closer to the ground helped gain more grip on the road and track while enhancing their level of handling. Obviously, aftermarket modification and extreme performance upgrades which include lowering vehicles has gained popularity over the past few decades.

During conversations with Subaru enthusiasts, you will quickly realize their dedication to the brand, keen eye for innovation, and their need for quality in the aftermarket products which are introduced to their cherished vehicles. Many premiere manufacturers and suppliers exist in this vast marketplace, but few shine through as true community investors, pioneers, and supporters of the Subaru enthusiast's spirit. Australian-based Pedders has been pushing forward since their beginnings in Melbourne as a small, independent, family-run welding shop in 1950. Founder Roy Pedder grew his business, amplified his passion, and passed down his love for the automotive industry and manufacturing to his son, grandsons, and extended family to build the Pedders brand into an international leader and provider of performance brake, steering, and suspension systems which are available in markets spread over 40 countries. Over the decades they have evolved quickly into a development group with a stock of over 20,000 units and 16,0000 vehicle applications proving their dedication and commitment to the varied automotive aftermarket at large. Their international presence stems from their Australian base camp which branches out to over 120 outlets which includes both retail stores and dealership locations while extending their distribution arm into Europe to North America into the Middle East and throughout Africa and Asia. Subimods carries a wide range of Pedders suspension products which cover multiple categories including Struts and Shocks, Strut and Spring Combinations, Sway Bars, Top Hats, Strut Mounts, Lowering Springs, and a great selection of quality Coilovers. One of the most popular suspension components we offer in our catalog, the Pedders eXtreme XA Coilover Kit for the 2022-2024 WRX is a premiere product that can provide the serious Subaru enthusiast with a number of features to confront any performance challenge put before them during a day of track driving or a weekend of long distance cruising. We recently spoke to Reid Token, Sales Manager at Pedders USA about the features behind their impressive eXtreme XA line of quality coilovers. "Pedders XA Coilovers offer a nicer ride compared to what many other brands offer.", Yoken explained. "We do our best to have a balance between a nice ride and performance. We also offer a 2 year 25K mile warranty that is handled through our California office including technical support in the USA."

Yoken also provided insight regarding users who may be investigating an upgrade to the Pedders XA Coilovers on the 2022+ Subaru WRX. "Drivers should consider overall brand reputation and technical/warranty support.", he confirms proudly. "There are many brands of coilovers, but, whether you’re a DIY person or having a shop install the product, you’ll want support of the product that you bought, and a company that stands behind it.", Yoken exclaims. "Ride and comfort would be one of my main considerations also - but that’s subjective depending on the customer." As Reid has confirmed, this product aligns with the quality standards and engineering prowess that Pedders has woven through their product line for many decades. The product highlights some outstanding features which include softer spring rates which will help the driver prioritize the vehicle's ride quality, a significant improvement in stability and performance, fully independent adjustment for ride height, smartly designed monotube dampers for ultimate performance, 32-click adjustable damping to control stiffness to adapt to assorted driving surfaces, and solid aluminum, pillow ball, camber-adjustable front top hats. Pedders also include a set of damping adjusters and wrenches for additional convenience. Outfitting the eXtreme XA Adjustable Coilover to the 2022 WRX will enhance and dramatically improve ride, stability, and uplift its overall handling personality while providing the driver with intuitive lowering capabilities to help the vehicle cater to the driver's performance needs. Whether the WRX owner wants street or track performance, the Pedders eXtreme XA Coilover kit will prove its value under any circumstances. Remaining true to their products and the quality of their customer relationships, Token continued to confirm their level support for the product underlining recommendations to keep their components at the highest level of performance. Again, their ongoing commitment to the Subaru brand and its community of owners is an unrivaled example of why their products should be an addition to any enthusiasts modification plans. "Pedders has a very long history with Subaru vehicles - especially in regard to the Impreza WRX.", Yoken said with pride. "It was offered in Australia a few years before it came to the United States. Our service centers in Australia have worked on a large volume of these cars over the years.", he confirmed. "We are suspension specialists. Suspensions and brakes are what we live and breathe every day." Subimods offers the Pedders eXtreme XA Coilover Kit for the 2022-2024 Subaru WRX for under $1,500.