XYZ Racing Drift Spec Coilovers — Subaru IMPREZA GE/GH/GR/GB (TYPE 2) 2WD/4WD 2007-2014

Subaru built the third-generation Impreza around a low boxer four and a softly sprung, rally-derived chassis that loads its outside corner progressively and hangs onto grip long after most cars have let go. That same compliance is the enemy of clean drifting: the body rolls, the platform takes a beat to settle, and holding a big angle through a fast entry becomes a fight against the car’s own suspension travel. The XYZ Racing Drift Spec coilover for the Subaru Impreza GE/GH/GR/GB (Type 2) exists to take that travel away and give you a chassis that sets, holds, and transitions on command.

This is a kit built specifically for competitive drifting rather than fast road or circuit lap times. On a 2WD-converted GR hatch or a 4WD GH still running symmetrical drive, it firms up body control at extreme steering angle so the rear stays predictable through a sustained slide and the front bites the moment you flick it in.

What this coilover does for your 2007-2014 Subaru Impreza GE/GH/GR/GB (Type 2)

Drop the ride height with the correct bump stroke and the whole car changes character. Roll is reined in, so weight transfers cleanly across the axle instead of wallowing, and that lets you commit to entry speed knowing the rear will break away at a rate you can read. The lower centre of gravity sharpens turn-in and steadies the platform mid-corner, which is where a stock Impreza’s long-travel suspension would otherwise be unwinding under you. Transitions get crisper because the body is no longer lagging behind your steering inputs. The net effect on a high-speed link is a car that stabilises through the turn and lets you chase a bigger, cleaner angle without the chassis arguing back.

About the Drift Spec coilover

XYZ Racing developed this suspension for drift competition specifically, and the design priority is body stability under high-speed cornering load. The geometry and valving are set up to keep the Impreza planted while you hold angle, so the platform settles fast and stays settled rather than pitching as you feed in lock and throttle. Lowering the ride height is part of the package, but the kit is engineered to do that while preserving usable bump stroke, which is what stops a slammed drift car from skating over kerbs and surface changes mid-slide. The result is a setup tuned to bring drift control to a sharp, repeatable state: stable at speed, easy to provoke, and easy to hold once the angle is set. It is a focused tool for drivers building this Impreza into a dedicated drift platform, not a comfort-first road kit.

Fitment for the Subaru Impreza GE/GH/GR/GB (TYPE 2) 2WD/4WD (2007-2014)

This kit is mapped to the third-generation Impreza, chassis codes GE, GH, GR and GB (Type 2), across the 2007 to 2014 model span. It suits both 2WD-converted drift builds and cars retaining the 4WD driveline. Confirm your exact chassis code and model year against the fitment data before ordering so the corner hardware matches your shell.

What buyers also search for

• Subaru Impreza GR drift coilovers for 2WD conversion builds
• 2007-2014 Impreza GE/GH coilover kit for competition drifting
• Subaru Impreza Type 2 suspension that holds angle at high speed
• Adjustable ride height drift coilovers for the third-gen Impreza boxer chassis
• Subaru Impreza GB/GR drift spec damping for sustained slides

Pick your chassis code and drivetrain in the configurator below to build the exact Drift Spec spec for your Impreza.