simon4653
06 June 2005, 19:48
As the title reads, I know they are both made by Eibach; but are they the same. Thanks, Simon
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View Full Version : Are Prodrive springs the same as Eibach simon4653 06 June 2005, 19:48 As the title reads, I know they are both made by Eibach; but are they the same. Thanks, Simon richiewong 06 June 2005, 20:50 No Prodrive have different settings to the Eibach ones simon4653 06 June 2005, 21:15 No Prodrive have different settings to the Eibach onesThanks, how do they differ? Barmyclown 06 June 2005, 22:32 The talk on here is that the prodrive ones are made by eibach. so eibach use a slightly differant spring rating. Most probably a nats chuff in differance. So much so that the tolerances might overlap each other. But don`t quote me on that. messiah 07 June 2005, 10:18 My dealer told me Prodrive springs were rebadged Eibachs. JIM THEO 07 June 2005, 10:42 Can I ask you: are RE070(Spec C factory fitted) same with RE040? They are both made from Bridgestone so why they are different? As simple as that! MikeWood 07 June 2005, 10:50 Our springs are indeed made by Eibach as they produce springs very well, that are durable in use and give us no problems with things like sagging over time etc. What they are less good at is producing spring kits that are specifically tuned for UK Imprezas (not a criticism of Eibach by the way, the guys in the UK were gobsmacked when they drove our car as it was so much better than the car fitted with either their springs or the std springs) Our springs have different rates and lengths to theirs and our kits come with new bumpstops in some cases which is arguably the most important part of the whole kit. Our kits are designed to improve the ride and handling, generally an Eibach kit is designed to lower the car no matter what the cost to ride is. Mike simon4653 07 June 2005, 12:12 Our springs are indeed made by Eibach as they produce springs very well, that are durable in use and give us no problems with things like sagging over time etc. What they are less good at is producing spring kits that are specifically tuned for UK Imprezas (not a criticism of Eibach by the way, the guys in the UK were gobsmacked when they drove our car as it was so much better than the car fitted with either their springs or the std springs) Our springs have different rates and lengths to theirs and our kits come with new bumpstops in some cases which is arguably the most important part of the whole kit. Our kits are designed to improve the ride and handling, generally an Eibach kit is designed to lower the car no matter what the cost to ride is. MikeThanks Mike. I've looked on the Subaru website. Part Number: SACC2566 £195.00 inc VAT; do you know if these are sold with new bumpstops. Thanks, Simon MikeWood 07 June 2005, 16:17 If the kit is £195 (all WRX up to 04MY & 02MY STi) then there are no bumpstops. If it's £225 (03on STi & 05WRX) then there are bumpstops included. Mike simon4653 07 June 2005, 16:38 If the kit is £195 (all WRX up to 04MY & 02MY STi) then there are no bumpstops. If it's £225 (03on STi & 05WRX) then there are bumpstops included. Mike Mike, Can I go for the £225 option on MY03WRX or would you recommend purchasing them seperately. Thanks MikeWood 07 June 2005, 16:55 The bumpstops are to fit the inverted montube dampers as fitted to the STi. We hadn't got the bumpstop sorted by the time we did the 02MY STi kit, hence they aren't included in that kit, however they are included in all STi kits from 03MY on. The WRX has only been fitted with this type of damper for 05MY so that's the only kit that includes them as that's the only model they fit. Mike Scott.T 17 April 2006, 08:33 Can you still get Subaru Spring kits for the Classic. If so what cost/part number. cheers.. Tone Loc 17 April 2006, 10:24 Just spring kits were never avalibale for the classic... it was only the bilstein dampers and springs (and rear anti roll bar on some). Tony. mAk78 18 April 2006, 10:10 So can you still get bilstein dampers and springs for the classic? assuming you can't, what would be the best solution if you didn't want to go down the adjustable coilovers route?! Eibachs seem to be the only option... frayz 23 April 2006, 23:43 The bumpstops are to fit the inverted montube dampers as fitted to the STi. We hadn't got the bumpstop sorted by the time we did the 02MY STi kit, hence they aren't included in that kit, however they are included in all STi kits from 03MY on. The WRX has only been fitted with this type of damper for 05MY so that's the only kit that includes them as that's the only model they fit. Mike Mike are the bumpstops still required on the 02 STI? If so are they the same part numbers as the later cars? Or do they carry a different part number? Im wanting to get a set of prodrive springs for my 02 STI soon :D Cheers MikeWood 24 April 2006, 22:14 mAk78 The Prodrive Bilstein/Eiback kit is still available for pre 2001MY cars from your dealer. frayz They aren't required but it will be better with them fitted. Part number is SACC2555A Mike Dan 2 25 April 2006, 18:16 This kit sounds good Mike ..just afraid to ask a Main Dealer what cost is involved.. |