New Prodrive Springs finally out for STi
20 August 2003, 04:24 PM
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Nick,
Out of interest, can you expand on that? (i.e. what characteristics you are talking about?) Do they allow more travel before coming into play, are they softer/harder etc? How do they effect the handling/feel of the car?
Cheers,
Matt
(STi 7 + PD Springs already so just curious 
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The bump stops supplied with the 03MY STi suspension kit have been designed to overcome certain characteristics present on the 03 car, which were not present on the 02 car.
Cheers,
Matt
(STi 7 + PD Springs already so just curious )
27 August 2003, 11:08 AM
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When will these spring kits be in stock? because i've ordered a set from Beechdale and they are showing none available as yet???????
Thanks
Ady
When will these spring kits be in stock? because i've ordered a set from Beechdale and they are showing none available as yet???????
Thanks
Ady
03 September 2003, 10:29 PM
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They much improved the looks and handling on my STi7 Well worth the money IMHO
The bumpstops might have to do with the heavier front end of the STi's and possible bottoming out issues which I experienced with STD Eibach's IMHO
Tony
Well worth the money IMHO The bumpstops might have to do with the heavier front end of the STi's and possible bottoming out issues which I experienced with STD Eibach's IMHO
Tony
04 September 2003, 10:22 AM
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just spoke to a dealer they quoted £825 including fitting/alignment.
can this be true i asked...they reply by saying 2 hours per wheel plus 4 wheel alignment!
Anyone with a quote or are these the prices the correct?
can this be true i asked...they reply by saying 2 hours per wheel plus 4 wheel alignment!
Anyone with a quote or are these the prices the correct?
04 September 2003, 02:38 PM
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2 hours per corner is a joke!! I think it took Powerstation about 3 hours to do all of mine, including proper Geometry reset and test drive. Most dealers also won't do nearly as good a job of the Geometry setup as PS (which is a real waste of the improved springs!).
Matt
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04 September 2003, 09:39 PM
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I had mine fitted to my 8 today & paid £376 inc vat for the springs, fitting & geo alignment
Now for some testing as motorway to get home & to much traffic on the A roads to my house. A spirited back road run on the way to work should give them a work out
cheers Simon
Now for some testing as motorway to get home & to much traffic on the A roads to my house. A spirited back road run on the way to work should give them a work out
cheers Simon
05 September 2003, 10:32 AM
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I've just been quoted £530 all in!
And local dealer said that price was likely to rise as they are having difficulties with the set up which is adding more time on to the labour charge!!!
And local dealer said that price was likely to rise as they are having difficulties with the set up which is adding more time on to the labour charge!!!
05 September 2003, 01:35 PM
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beechdale derby.
did take longer than they thought to so they have an other to do & will check time on that (had alignment prob's on mine to start with) I did get a discount thou but i a sure that they will be competative
cheers simon
did take longer than they thought to so they have an other to do & will check time on that (had alignment prob's on mine to start with) I did get a discount thou
but i a sure that they will be competativecheers simon
05 September 2003, 02:08 PM
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That's who quoted me £530 this morning!
They said they did one yesterday (yours?) and had problems withit which meant several calls to Prodrive etc. They said it took longer than expected so that could explain the extra £'s.
Even so an extra £160 and possibly more is a bit much!
They said they did one yesterday (yours?) and had problems withit which meant several calls to Prodrive etc. They said it took longer than expected so that could explain the extra £'s.
Even so an extra £160 and possibly more is a bit much!
05 September 2003, 06:17 PM
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A slight deviation on this subject, but what is the situation regarding the spring kit and insurance? I know that the insurers need to be notified of all modifications, but will it make a difference to the premium?? Anyone had experience of this?
Cheers
Peter
Cheers
Peter
05 September 2003, 07:00 PM
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So because the dealers say it takes longer than expecred you are supposed to pay for their incompetence!!!!!
Springs are springs, they are taking the pi$$ as usual.
Tell them you want them fitting for free as you are helping their training programme by allowing their monkeys to gain experience.
Springs are springs, they are taking the pi$$ as usual.
Tell them you want them fitting for free as you are helping their training programme by allowing their monkeys to gain experience.
06 September 2003, 01:11 PM
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PDUK,
You can do a search as this has been discussed ad infinitum but for give you and idea, have a look at this.
Ta,
Matt
You can do a search as this has been discussed ad infinitum but for give you and idea, have a look at this.
Ta,
Matt