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Sep 24, 2009 | 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_P

Note the Prodrive springs are made by Eibach...

Chris from Jap Performance hates the Prodrive spings becuase the loss in ride quality was not worth the small improvement in handling in his opinion, but remember he is running on 19" wheels with very low 35 profile tyres. He is going to do a track day on them to see if they are better on the track than the std springs...

I had the Tein lowering springs on mine (with 18" wheels) and they were ok for daily driving. Chris drove my car with them on for the article in the mag and also thought they were fine!

I have recently gone over to a set AST coilovers and have a the Tein lowering springs in the garage if you want them mate...

Thats a good point about the wheel size,

how much do you want for the Tein springs mate ?

Sep 24, 2009 | 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mickp

Really suprised to hear negatives on the Prodrive springs

I would certainly not describe the ride as uncomfortable and they definitely firm things up around the twisties.

More than happy with mine

Ive looked back over the threads, and quite a few people have them fitted, cant see many negative comments. Maybe the wheel size is making the difference, What size are you running yours on mate ?

John

Sep 24, 2009 | 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by codie247

What do reckon fellas-

Keep exhaust trim as is, or spray them matt black like RB256's, or another colour?

Cheers

Lee

On yours I think they look quite good as they are, go nicely with the wheels.

Sep 24, 2009 | 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Arronb

On yours I think they look quite good as they are, go nicely with the wheels.

+1

Codie are your wheels GT1's? In anthracite or bright flitter?

Sep 24, 2009 | 03:17 PM

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+1

Codie are your wheels GT1's? In anthracite or bright flitter?

Bright flitter mate.

Lee

Sep 24, 2009 | 03:37 PM

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+1

Codie are your wheels GT1's? In anthracite or bright flitter?

Monks Heath Subaru had a set for sale with tyres last time i was in there. mint condition. think they were going cheap aswell.

Lee

Sep 24, 2009 | 05:15 PM

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From: Suffolk, very near Adnams !!

Whiteline rear anti roll bar and short stays for sale...open to reasonable offers.

Mog

Sep 24, 2009 | 05:53 PM

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Whiteline rear anti roll bar and short stays for sale...open to reasonable offers.

Mog

You have pm.

Lee

Sep 24, 2009 | 06:50 PM

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While we are having a quick market - if you are upgrading the brakes on a WRX or SGT, I have for sale, rear 08Sti Hatch 315mm "Brembo" calipers, pads, discs and pipes as removed from car. As new condition. Done max 2k "running in" miles.
(Fronts Sold.)
Rears will fit 2008 WRX/SGT Scoob if you modify back plates or replace backplates with STi ones.

Sep 24, 2009 | 07:33 PM

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can i join in then

i have a STI front grille painted white same as mine for sale

a set of red vinyl overlays
sti roof spoiler
6 speed standard shift

Sep 24, 2009 | 07:44 PM

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Can i join it aswell,

full standard exhaust system 2k on it before removal for stainless steel version
full set of sti suspension it 5k on it removed to fit coilovers

Sep 24, 2009 | 08:21 PM

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Noooooooooooooooooooooooo must resist.......

Sep 24, 2009 | 08:35 PM

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From: Oxfordshire, Xbox GT: Hawker Fury, Car: 330s Hatch

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Originally Posted by mickp

Really suprised to hear negatives on the Prodrive springs

I would certainly not describe the ride as uncomfortable and they definitely firm things up around the twisties.

More than happy with mine

+1 on that

Ben

Sep 24, 2009 | 08:58 PM

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Got my Advans last month

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Sep 24, 2009 | 09:52 PM

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There are some really nice cars in this thread. I'm growing to like the 'new' scoob day by day - can look pretty evil with some simple mods. However, I live in central London, and since its release, I've still only seen 3 in the flesh! Where are you all hiding, or don't I get out enough?!

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Sep 24, 2009 | 09:59 PM

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We only come out on a full moon!!!

starting to see more about now.

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Sep 24, 2009 | 10:26 PM

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Got my Advans last month

Cool....brake calipers that change colour !!!!!!!!

Mog

Sep 24, 2009 | 11:44 PM

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I really like the wheels, but my opinion the colour of them is wrong it makes them look small, should be black they would look wicked

Sep 24, 2009 | 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Arronb

Took the car out of the garage this morning and noticed for the first time that the electric window lock switch was not illuminated like all the other door switch gear, can someone please confiem if it should glow red like the others.

If it should does anyone know if its a bulb that can be replaced or an inline soldered LED that would not be so easy to fix?

Thanks
Arron

Had a look at mine when i came home just before and yes they are all illuminated on the drivers door, most likely an led as a bulb wouldnt be very durable in there.

Sep 25, 2009 | 12:59 AM

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Got my Advans last month

Are those 18s or 19s mate, either way they look bloody great, car ****!

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Sep 25, 2009 | 01:01 AM

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There were 5 at the Ace Cafe in West London last night

Sep 25, 2009 | 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by WIZZY2376

Ive looked back over the threads, and quite a few people have them fitted, cant see many negative comments. Maybe the wheel size is making the difference, What size are you running yours on mate ?

John

18's fitted to mine and as i have said previously i think Prodrive have got them just right

Love the Advans Sammy

Sep 25, 2009 | 08:53 AM

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18's fitted to mine and as i have said previously i think Prodrive have got them just right

Love the Advans Sammy

Can only find good comments about them on this thread, thats good enough for me. Roll on pay day

Sep 25, 2009 | 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rob84

Had a look at mine when i came home just before and yes they are all illuminated on the drivers door, most likely an led as a bulb wouldnt be very durable in there.

Cheers Rob, will get onto dealer and see if I can get it sorted, hopefully will replace the whole silver unit as its quite scratched.

Thanks
Arron

Sep 25, 2009 | 09:45 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rob84

Had a look at mine when i came home just before and yes they are all illuminated on the drivers door, most likely an led as a bulb wouldnt be very durable in there.

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Originally Posted by Arronb

Cheers Rob, will get onto dealer and see if I can get it sorted, hopefully will replace the whole silver unit as its quite scratched.

Thanks
Arron

Hmmm, interesting. The window lock button is the only button on mine that doesn't illuminate either - sure I read somewhere that that was normal so I've never thought any more about it. Some more input from other owners would be useful here I think.

And apparently the "silver unit" is not available as a seperate part, it comes as part of a complete door card kit - at least that's what the dealer I bought the car from told me.