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Old 27 May 2009, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by lordharding
The classic the best looking Subaru but prehaps it is now the 2009 Hatch
Classic for me is the best looking, but the hatch is deffinatly more comfortable and an easier car to live with.
Old 27 May 2009, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Simon C
Classic for me is the best looking, but the hatch is deffinatly more comfortable and an easier car to live with.

That's for sure......
Old 28 May 2009, 05:07 PM
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Interestly just had a call back from the dealer regarding the Prodrive springs.

According to IM, they haven't done done any development for the Diesel springs, "once offically released, and demand increases, we may look at development". So much for it being a wrx with a different engine (in the brochure).

That body roll has to go, I will find out if the diesels have the same suspension as a wrx. Then if the answer is yes, I'll get them.
Old 28 May 2009, 11:02 PM
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I have just got my car back tonight. The PPP makes a noticable difference, worth every penny IMHO. Definately not up with Rob84 but I am delighted. The springs are absolutely on the money for me. I would love to have it like Rob 84 or STIRigger(Ithink) but that would be a bit much for me day to day. I am very very pleased. BIG BIG difference. As MickP said, the car is transformed, reduced bodyroll in corners is what I have noticed most and in gear acceleration is stonkingly good. I think the ride is better, I always felt it was just a bit too squidgy before.

Drop in ride height? At the front definately. At the rear, not a chance. I would say it looks about 10-15mm higher compared to before the prodrive springs. Should I be worried? If I ask the garage they will say it will settle in. It does not look like MickP's car.
I will get some photos tomorrow and post the before and after side shot and you can let me know if I am wrong.

They also replaced the faulty parking sensors(they came fitted in the car when I bought it). I had nice silver ones that matched the body work. Now they are black and I am absolutely fuming bloody mad about it:ma d:. The car has to go back again!: mad:
Old 28 May 2009, 11:37 PM
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Glad to hear your happy with the PPP.

What garage in there right mind would put black sensors on silver car
Old 29 May 2009, 07:25 AM
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Chris

Good to hear you have had the work done but the car shouldn't be higher at the back . I would question that for sure. Make contact directly with Prodrive if you don't trust your dealer.

Hope the sensors get sorted. It sounds like your dealer has been hard work given this and the problems you had getting the PPP.

Looking forward to some new pics.

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Old 29 May 2009, 09:18 AM
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Only got these two at the moment that Litcho took for me

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Old 29 May 2009, 10:13 AM
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T20 very very nice
Old 29 May 2009, 05:09 PM
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Question What wheels ?

Hey "silver demon" nice ride

And those piccies off NAISOC you pasted...

what are those black wheels on the silver one ?

Do you know ?

Does anybody know ?

"You are not alone..." name the film ?
Old 29 May 2009, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mickp
T20 very very nice
That by the looks of it is not a normal T20, although lacking a strut brace in the photo......fab car

Mog
Old 29 May 2009, 08:29 PM
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It is only the rear off side that is higher and noticably so, by at least 10mm. I have taken some photos and will upload them when I get a chance. The car feels OK, but should I still drive it?

It is a shame because the PPP and springs are absolutely brilliant. If anyone has a standard STI, and is looking for that little something extra but not too much get the prodrive springs. Then scrape the money together for the PPP. If you want to keep the warranty, I think it is worth it. Definately not up with the likes of Rob84 but it is enough for me.
I just can't turn left out of my sons nursery towards work I have to go in the opposite direction and do a u-turn. Not a problem though, the springs are worth the extra hassle.

I have taken photos of the rear with the parking sensors, they look hilarious.
Old 29 May 2009, 09:53 PM
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Hoping to post a few soon, off up to Scotland tomorrow morning to pick a wrx-s up at 9 am in the morning !!

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Old 29 May 2009, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by orthochris
It is only the rear off side that is higher and noticably so, by at least 10mm. I have taken some photos and will upload them when I get a chance. The car feels OK, but should I still drive it?

It is a shame because the PPP and springs are absolutely brilliant. If anyone has a standard STI, and is looking for that little something extra but not too much get the prodrive springs. Then scrape the money together for the PPP. If you want to keep the warranty, I think it is worth it. Definately not up with the likes of Rob84 but it is enough for me.
I just can't turn left out of my sons nursery towards work I have to go in the opposite direction and do a u-turn. Not a problem though, the springs are worth the extra hassle.

I have taken photos of the rear with the parking sensors, they look hilarious.
Have they set the Suspension Geometry when they fitted the springs ??
not that it would make much difference tbh
Old 29 May 2009, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rob84
Have they set the Suspension Geometry when they fitted the springs ??
not that it would make much difference tbh
No idea. I will post the photos after my good lady wife has gone to bed.
I have decided to leave the car on the drive until I get some answers. Will be very interested to hear what everyone thinks.

I just want to drive it! I am very disappointed.
Old 29 May 2009, 11:16 PM
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couple of things that i would get checked, the strut top has been refitted correctly/ the spring is seated in the lower and upper cups properly the right way round.

I wouldnt be happy either so i can understand how you feel about this.
Old 29 May 2009, 11:25 PM
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I'd get them to look at it again Chris when you get the sensors swapped over.

You've paid enough, make them get it right!

Like Rob said, sounds like the spring isn't sat in one of the cups properly.
Old 30 May 2009, 01:08 AM
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Default Somethings not right?

This was it before the springs
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After the springs, this side looks alright.

This side, not so much. rear off side is just oh so wrong. I am not after the dragster look
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Nice exhaust with awful parking sensors
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Splitter is still my favorite bit.
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Let me know your thoughts guys. Thanks.

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Old 30 May 2009, 07:28 AM
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Chris

Firstly car looks great

There must be some type of seating issue with that rear spring. Can't believe they fitted it and did not notice Same with the sensors I think your dealer must have closed the quality control department for the day.

I am sure both issues are easily resolved but when you pay £2k they shouldn't need two attempts.

As Rob mentioned it would be wise to get the geometry checked. I went for fast road settings with mine but there are other's.

Hope you get sorted soon. And again the car looks
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Old 30 May 2009, 09:44 AM
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everyones cars lookin amazing on here......now i need to catch up on some power mods.....
Old 30 May 2009, 04:05 PM
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Well about a year or so ago I walked away from impreza's after having 2 new age, had a very comfortable lancer gs4 d tractor for that period but after presseure from the missus (her mid life crisis not mine lol !!) we have done a 400 mile round trip today to pick a new wrx-s up from Scotland, its took a while for the hatch to grow on me. Great drive back, brakes are poor though too much travel, but loving being back behind the wheel.

Dean

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Old 30 May 2009, 04:39 PM
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Hi,

Good to see that I'm not alone in ignoring the economic climate and indulging in a bit of boxer fun!



(note to self - need to take more pics!)




How sad am I - had to get the wheels powder coated as the standard anthracite looked a bit light for the car (or was it just my imagination?)

Toodle pip

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Old 30 May 2009, 10:25 PM
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What do you think of this.http://www.body-kit.com/subarugtv.html

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Too "evo" wannabe for me, but well executed.

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Old 31 May 2009, 01:24 AM
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I became a hatch owner a few weeks ago I had a 53plate WRX waggon in WR blue previously. Completely standard

Now I have the hatch I just cant stop wanting to mod it, I need to cut up my credit card!!!!!!

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Here she is enjoying a sea view when we went to Cornwall for the week to go kite buggying. I'd only had her for a week and then filled her with sand
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Some really good looking hatches on here, I'll have a better look in the morning.

I will be final fitting my front lip splitter from revolution tomorrow, now that has been agro, not good quality at all

Cheers

Ben
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Euro import from Litchfield Imports. Spec as 330S - Recaros, tints, sat nav/DVD, button start etc. Litchfield stage 2 engine upgrade (Miltech exhaust, intake, remap to 355BHP). Alcon F+R brakes, AST suspension, uprated rear a/r bars, top strut brace, u/c brace, steering bush kit, anti-lift/castor bush kit, poly suspension bushes and rear subframe bushes. Fog lights, front lip spoiler. Rear lights.

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Old 31 May 2009, 01:53 PM
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here is my sti 08 with some mods just carried out
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mods so far Whiteline front and rear 22mm anti adjustable bars
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love the car handling transformed by the Whiteline bars and wheels
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Originally Posted by cusco kid
love the car handling transformed by the Whiteline bars and wheels
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I keep hearing good things about upgrading the arbs. Where did you get yours done?

Nice looking car btw!

Cheers

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Old 31 May 2009, 03:41 PM
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Thats nice looking Cusco Kid. I like the white wheels with that and the red flaps just give a nice splash of colour

What exhaust do you have on that??

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