T5NYW

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Mine was booked in for the 5th May but dealer and me forgot it was Bank Holiday monday so now booked in for the 7th May. So will give you an update after then

Tony

nellie

is 30mm,how much the springs lower the car? anybody know?

nellie

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[Edited by nellie - 4/22/2003 7:06:27 PM]

UKType

Just got the car back from having the Prodrive springs fitted. Looks a lot better and even though I havent been able to push it the ride seems better at lower speeds. Here are some not very good quality before and after pics

Before


After

James_Harvey

Cool... Picked mine up today. Am getting them fitted at TSL on 6th May along with some other goodies.

Will post the outcome afterwards.

James.

ACB555

UKtype

Can I ask how much the springs cost?
and how much to fit? (at a dealers?)

Does this effect warrenty?

I would be interested to hear what your passengers think to the new ride especialy at low speeds, e.g. around town.

nellie

UK,is it much lower at the front,like i said got Eibachs fitted to my STI7 and it looks not much different at the front,or is it the picture? did they say how much it lowers front/rear?,if its not the same anybody wanna buy a set of brand new Prodrive STI7 springs!! hehe

[Edited by nellie - 4/23/2003 8:46:08 PM]

fatcatwrx

If someone could please take measurements from the top of the wheel to the guard on both front and back of the bar before/after the springs have been fitted I'd really appreciate it. From the photos it doesn't look like it's actually dropped that much (although the car might need some time to settle onto the new springs)

Regards,

Gerrod

UKType

The springs cost 165.96 + VAT = 195, not got invoice for labour yet but understand I will get charged 5 1/2 hours for fitting and full geometry setup.

Not sure if pictures show it very well but can now get two fingers between rear tyre and top of wheel arch and three fingers between front tyre and top of wheel arch. I'm sure before I could have got my fist in the gap in the front. I have 18" wheels so not sure what difference that makes. Can measure from wheel arch to ground if anyone is interested and also not sure if car needs to settle on the new springs.

Edcase

Five and a half hours!!!!!

My Eibachs took little over 2 at TSL inc Geometry!!!

mutant_matt

Agreed - Powerstation usually do mine in about 2 hours....

T5NYW

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I think my dealer originaly charged me £350 inc Springs, Fliuds,consumables and VAT.

Tony

ACB555

Thanks UKType

How about the ride and the warrenty?

UKType

No problem with warranty as they are official Prodrive parts purchased through Subaru dealer so has no affect. Also told insurance company and no change in premiums.

Fitz

UK, I see you have mudflaps on yours. One thing that worried me a little was with the lowering if it meant the flaps would scrape along the deck when cornering. Did you have to adjust the mountings to raise them or where they ok as is.....

ramdor

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Anyone have any news on the springs for the my03 sti uk yet?

Cheers,

Richie.

UKType

Fitz, No problems so far but havent done any over enthusiastic driving so time will tell. Had them put on the highest setting so hopefully will be OK.

If anybody is interested these are the measurements:

Middle of wheel arch to ground
Front: 66cms
Rear: 65cms

ACB555

ramdor

I was in my dealers today for my 1000 service on Sti8 and managed to get Prodrive on the phone at the same time to discuss Sti8 springs.

They were very helpful. The first myth to be discounted was that the now available Sti7 springs by Prodrive are NOT suitable for the Sti8.

The Sti8 springs are currently under development and baring any set backs will be available in 2 or 3 months.

I was told that the Sti8 springs availability will be e'mailed to the dealers via Subaru and so have asked my dealers to let me know when they are available & I will let them know if I know first. ( so I anyone finds out when they are ready please let me know)

Prodrive further confirmed that they were being developed to help with the firm ride and lower the ride hight.

fatcatwrx

Am I the only one that those turbosport photos don't work for? I just get this little angry emoticon.

Gerrod

fatcatwrx

Has anyone else got photos of thier STi's after they've had the prodrive springs installed?

Regards,

Gerrod

T5NYW

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gerrod,
Only old pictures seem to work on Turbo sport having my springs fitted this Wednesday and will us my ISP (aol) to host pics of it

Tony

fatcatwrx

Tony,

Much appreciated.

Gerrod

nellie

Quite a few people saying not a lot lower,cancelled mine and gonna stick with the eibachs,not had a ounce of trouble,and they are lower than the Prodrive ones without looking silly,will be at japfest on the 17th in the SIDC paddock if anybody wants to see the difference an real life.

T5NYW

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Nellie,
I will be there too I am having my Eibach's removed and Prodrive ones fitted this Wednesday(today) bring a tape measure and we can compare them then

I have some track time but will taking very steady as I am off to Nurburg Ring the Friday after

Tony

mutant_matt

Anyone want to comment on the important aspect - how they effect (improve hopefully) the handling? So the ride is improved? At low speed, high speed or both? How does it effect roll? Does it improve feel/feedback during corner? etc. etc.

Anybody?

Ta,

Matt

(I'm having mine fitted on the 17th so am curious to compare to other opinions on the drive (don't care how much they lower it by! ))

T5NYW

iTrader: (4)

First impressions are very good bearing in mind I had classic Eibach's fitted in err by my dealer

Ride is Firm but still enough give(no need for gum shield) Great for the really Cr4p roads around my way. Only 27 miles since fitted will post Pictures and more detail report and measurements.

Tony

russell hayward

Had mine fitted since last Saturday. Ride noticeable firmer at lower speeds, but much more controlled over rough/undulating surfaces. Definite improvement and more comfortable. Turn in feels a little sharper.

Same applies on the motorway, less movement back through the steering wheel, so a little less effort required.

No real difference noticed when pressing on except the extra control means the car keeps its line better.

Haven't really pushed it too hard yet round the famous Forest B roads so that's all I can comment on so far

mutant_matt

The links are right James as I can open them in a seperate browser. Perhaps the Community website you're using doesn't allow linking from other sites.....

Matt.

fatcatwrx

Here you go.. I've put his photos up so people can actually see them..

Before






After






Regards,

Gerrod

[Edited by fatcatwrx - 5/8/2003 9:18:28 AM]

T5NYW

iTrader: (4)

James,
Good pics won't need to post mine as yours is cleaner
My handling and ride comfort has definately improved I first thought it may have been a bit soft I think approx measurement are Front -25mm and Rear -27mm.
All I need now is solid droplinks, anti-rollbar and ATD system

Tony