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Old May 27, 2015 | 05:14 PM
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anyone got / had rb320 struts on a wr1? if so whats ride quality like?

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A mate of mine has a RB320 (highly modified) & Standard WR1, which he has fitted re-worked RB320 suspension to & loves it!!

Need to make sure the suspension has had the 3rd bearing re-work mind!!

With a sorted GEO set-up by someone who knows what they're doing, the RB320 set-up is extremely good.
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Lol i litterally just pm'd you mate b4 seeing your reply here

I am dying for a more comfortable ride lol might have to go down this route

Where abouts r u based mate?

The front struts will be from ebay brand new and the rears from a dealer so brand new so under warranty. i would imagine if i needed work doing go them it would be covered

Is it a direct fit? What else would i need?

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I bought a spare new front set from Prodrive, which I sold to a member on here after selling my RB320!

if you're going to Rally Day, i'm sure one of the guys will take you out for a run, to test the RB's suspension.

No it's not a direct fit, a bit of machine work is req'd, due to the PCD difference from the WR1 and the RB320's '114'

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Old May 27, 2015 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by IggyRB320
I bought a spare new front set from Prodrive, which I sold to a member on here after selling my RB320!

if you're going to Rally Day, i'm sure one of the guys will take you out for a run, to test the RB's suspension.

No it's not a direct fit, a bit of machine work is req'd, due to the PCD difference from the WR1 and the RB320's '114'

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How big a job would it be mate?

Also isit worth the work - would it improve ride quality?

Ps rally day - when and where?

cheers

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Don't think it's that much work, but not really sure!
Give Simon at Chevron Motorsport a call - 01785 223336, he'll be able to advise you.

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lol are you going to buy any suspension or just enquire about the full range
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Old May 27, 2015 | 11:38 PM
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Well some one else on here went for rb320 and he has said its massively improved ride quality so i might go down the same route in maybe 6months.

I got rid of the BCs and have bought some used red sti struts and prodrive springs meanwhile until i can afford to buy anything new. Plus i want to be sure and want to make the right decision first time round.
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lol are you going to buy any suspension or just enquire about the full range
Quite an ironic statement given your adventures looking for another Impreza.
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Originally Posted by Maz
Quite an ironic statement given your adventures looking for another Impreza.
il give you that one Maz
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