ice maiden

I want to lower the car slightly not huge amounts, and I dont want to harsher ride. its a 2004 WRX any recommendations?

JohnD

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There are various options available but for what you want, your best bet would probably be the Prodrive kit, available from dealers.
JohnD

yellowvanman

I along with many others have Eibach springs, only slightly lower 25 - 30mm, plus they are progressive so not harsh in normal use, but firm up when you start pushing it.

ice maiden

what is the drop on the prodrive kit does anyone know?

53

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Ice Maided give me a minute and I will find my previous post, I have answered this a few times. Quick answer PD springs and Mich PS2 Tyres best lowering and comfort ride compromise. If you are at the RR on Sunday i am there from about 10.45 for an hour or so.

alex_00s

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As above... You wont be disappointed with Eibach's... circa £190 + fitting



ps: I have a set for 2004 WRX that have only done ~6000miles for sale. pm me if interested!

cookstar

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Eibachs on mine, but have no othere to compare to TBH, but very happy

Fitted by me, done quite quickly actually around 2 days

V4JDMSTi

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just take an angle grinder to your orginal springs

cookstar

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I had a 420GSI turbo once, that i "thought" had been lowered, untill it went on the ramps.

That is exactly what the previous owner had done


Was still a very fun car to drive, with the boosst wound up to fule cut levels

V4JDMSTi

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i've cut springs on loads of cars and always been fine. admittedley (sp) i wouldn't do it to a scooby though. still an option for anyone brave enough

my advice would be to go for something of quality. you pays your money and all that.

cookstar

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you have?

Maybe there is differnt ways of doing it then, the ones on the rover, just had a few coils chopped off, and the only part of the spring to touch the cup thing on the strut was where he had chopped, about a half the size of a penny.

V4JDMSTi

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yup mainly on mk3 / 4 escorts and some mk3 fiestas. never had any problems. not recommended though as it'll kill the shocks over time. plus an mot failure as the springs will pop out the cups.

also seen the springs heated up with oxyacetalyne (sp) to get them nice and hot. then lower the car down and use the car's weight to get the height you want

ice maiden - don't do this to your scoob though

cookstar

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Cowboy



Sorry Back on topic

ice maiden

lol, whatever happens I defo wont be doing it myself ...I can imagine the disaster that would end up!!!!! Ask me how to build a road and I'm fine.....but mechanical things I am totally lost....

So its looking either Eibach or prodrive......decisions decisions....

V4JDMSTi

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what about H&R springs. have heard they're top quality.

Tiny

^^^ What he said

Neanderthal

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Maybe Zak could do a Eibach supply & fitting group buy once his Remap one is finished?

53

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Last time a pricing question on springs came up for fitting with Zak.

Even if you pay full price of £195 for the springs, its a good price for a job you know will be done well. The dealer charged me for alignment and I know full well it wasn't done!

https://www.scoobynet.com/suspension...e-springs.html

cookstar

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Mocoms quote


To fit springs and / or change struts (both require complete removal from vehicle) we'd charge £300.00 including the alignment to suit your requirements and more importantly vat.
This equates to 4hrs @ £55.00 + £80.00 for the alignment


Sounds good to me

ice maiden

So I presume that the cost of the springs is on top of this......

Best I get on the phone to Zak

frayz

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Eibachs, Prodives or Whitelines are all pretty good. The Prodrives are a different spec but still manufactured by Eibach.

Personally id avoid Tein.. they lower the car too much IMO which results in the ride being too bouncy as the stock stut stuggles to control the car at the end of its stroke. This will end up knocking your struts and seals out much quicker.

Personally havent used H&R but judging on the quality of the rest of their kit id imagine them to be quite good. TUV approved also

Personally I run on whitelines,

However whatever you choose.. make sure to budget for a good geometry setup as this will be way out once the car is lowered and will be the key to making your car really handle the way it should.

Good luck

ice maiden

am I right in thinking that Zak can do the Geometry?

Defo want to do this properly

frayz

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Yes..
Zak specialises in chassis setup so he can most definitely do your geometry.

Why not ask him about spring recomendations too