Lowering STi7 Type UK
10 April 2003, 07:28 PM
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10 April 2003, 09:15 PM
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Mike,
Any idea if the ones found in the french Subaru dealers' official catalogue are those ? (they seem to be blue on the pics if this can be of any help).
As far as I understood, they'll fit STi7 & 8... Am I correct ?
Any idea if the ones found in the french Subaru dealers' official catalogue are those ? (they seem to be blue on the pics if this can be of any help).
As far as I understood, they'll fit STi7 & 8... Am I correct ?
11 April 2003, 11:54 AM
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I booked mine in at the Subaru dealers but was confused by the service guy who reckoned that the kit included both springs and dampers but I had assumed just springs. Is he confused or is it me? Any idea of the supplier to Prodrive?
11 April 2003, 02:39 PM
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Quote from Powerstation as follows for some various bits I have been considering:
1/. Fit my Prodrive springs = £80.00
2/. Supply & fit ALK = £150.00 + £20.00 fitting
3/. Supply & fit uprated rear ARB & bushes = £100.00 + £20.00 fitting
4/. Powerstation geometry = £60.00
All prices Excl. VAT.
My motor is now booked in on 25th April for the above work.
1/. Fit my Prodrive springs = £80.00
2/. Supply & fit ALK = £150.00 + £20.00 fitting
3/. Supply & fit uprated rear ARB & bushes = £100.00 + £20.00 fitting
4/. Powerstation geometry = £60.00
All prices Excl. VAT.
My motor is now booked in on 25th April for the above work.
12 April 2003, 04:32 AM
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Just for reference.. the STi 7 and 8 use the same front springs but the strut tops are slightly different on the rear of the STi 8 meaning that you need different springs.
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14 April 2003, 05:30 AM
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My Prodrive springs should be here tomorrow. Was planning to ask Powerstation to fit them and do geometry at the same time. When I was last talking to them they recomended the rear anti roll bar so will probably go with that too.
But whats the ALK and what is it meant to achieve, driving and handling wise?
My other thoughts are to do the things one at a time, springs and geometry first, drive it for a month or so, then the rear anti roll bar, dive it again, so I get better feel for whats done what.
But whats the ALK and what is it meant to achieve, driving and handling wise?
My other thoughts are to do the things one at a time, springs and geometry first, drive it for a month or so, then the rear anti roll bar, dive it again, so I get better feel for whats done what.
14 April 2003, 04:46 PM
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Chelspeed,
The ALK stands for Ant-Lift-Kit. I beleive it lowers rear bushes but not quite sure (sorry).
The white line Anti roll bar is quite good, IIRC, has 3 adjustable setting.
Tony
The ALK stands for Ant-Lift-Kit. I beleive it lowers rear bushes but not quite sure (sorry).
The white line Anti roll bar is quite good, IIRC, has 3 adjustable setting.
Tony
14 April 2003, 06:13 PM
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Chelspeed,
If you haven't already done so, I hope you are doing the solid droplinks also. I would recommend the Powerflex ones. I know Powerstation now stock these as well as the Whiteline ones.
They make a massive difference vs. standard OE rubber droplinks.
Cheers
Paul
If you haven't already done so, I hope you are doing the solid droplinks also. I would recommend the Powerflex ones. I know Powerstation now stock these as well as the Whiteline ones.
They make a massive difference vs. standard OE rubber droplinks.
Cheers
Paul
14 April 2003, 11:34 PM
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Lemmy,
I believe it firms up the back end up. Arron Bird the guy to really talk
Sorry not very Techy, so this may be helpful or utter cr4p
I found in the wet and medium speed corners the backend drift was quite predicable and controlable but tended to be a bit wishy washy in same corner in the dry, too much body roll
The OEM Drop links are plastic and the solid replacements stop some of the flexing of the ARB.The adjustable ARB will give less body roll keeping car flatter to road. ATK i think lowers the suspension chassis mounting and thus altering the anglar movement. IIRC IMHP etc
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I believe it firms up the back end up. Arron Bird the guy to really talk
Sorry not very Techy, so this may be helpful or utter cr4p
I found in the wet and medium speed corners the backend drift was quite predicable and controlable but tended to be a bit wishy washy in same corner in the dry, too much body roll
The OEM Drop links are plastic and the solid replacements stop some of the flexing of the ARB.The adjustable ARB will give less body roll keeping car flatter to road. ATK i think lowers the suspension chassis mounting and thus altering the anglar movement. IIRC IMHP etc
Tony
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15 April 2003, 05:53 AM
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I will talk to Powerstation and see what they recomend.
Are the solid drop links for the front anti roll bar, the back or both? Or does the new stiffer rear bar come as standard with solid drop links so you just need to uprate the fronts to match?
Are the solid drop links for the front anti roll bar, the back or both? Or does the new stiffer rear bar come as standard with solid drop links so you just need to uprate the fronts to match?
15 April 2003, 08:12 AM
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I did just the rear ARB on my 7 along with droplinks and uprated mounts (don't forget to do these. It's no good stiffening the rear up and not changing the OE flexi mounts 
). I also put the ALK on the front which I think is totally worth doing (as it was on my MY00UK) as the harder bushes and relocated pickup points improve steering wheel feel no end.
Lemmie, the rear ARB/bushes/droplinks/mounts etc. just stiffen up the rear end a little but more importantly, the rear seems more consistent and gives you more information and you can lean on it harder with more confidence due to this = more fun/faster cornering
Matt
). I also put the ALK on the front which I think is totally worth doing (as it was on my MY00UK) as the harder bushes and relocated pickup points improve steering wheel feel no end.Lemmie, the rear ARB/bushes/droplinks/mounts etc. just stiffen up the rear end a little but more importantly, the rear seems more consistent and gives you more information and you can lean on it harder with more confidence due to this = more fun/faster cornering
Matt
16 April 2003, 02:16 PM
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any feedback from people that have had the springs fitted to harshness of ride, especially round town at lowish speed navigating our lovely quality road surfaces in this country ?
22 April 2003, 02:08 PM
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Having the springs fitted to my STi7 today by dealer followed by geometry check. Will post some impressions in next few days. Good news is told ins company and no impact on premium.
22 April 2003, 02:53 PM
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ACB555. I was referring to an STi7, not an 8. Was just wondering if anyone has had the springs fitted to see what the ride was like in town over bumps etc..etc...
22 April 2003, 02:56 PM
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UKType. Would def be interested to know of your impressions. Also of interest would be what your dealer quoted you for the springs and the fitting. Finding it quite hard to get it out of my lot at the moment....
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22 April 2003, 05:49 PM
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I would be really interested to hear what the low speed ride is like on the new springs as I think the ride is quite appalling on the original set up. I remember years ago when I had a Lotus Elan with amazing handling qualities and a far more acceptable ride than my STi7, its getting to the point where no one wants to travel in my car as the ride is so firm, surely there must be a compromise between good handling and a decent ride around town where lets face it most of us spend our time.
I hope that everyone doesnt jump down my throat on this one as apart from the ride I love the car to bits, its just that it is spoiled a bit by the harsh crashing ride around time.
Cheers
Ian.
I hope that everyone doesnt jump down my throat on this one as apart from the ride I love the car to bits, its just that it is spoiled a bit by the harsh crashing ride around time.
Cheers
Ian.