Hi. Just wondering what the bugeye looks like lowered with the original alloys as I don't want to lower it if it makes the wheels look small. Thanks

 

Why would it make the wheels look small , wont it do the reverse and make them fill more of the arch

 

Well thats what I thought but it might make the car look like its collapsed. There not the most hugging wheel arches i've ever seen.

 

good point

 

Mines dropped on 18's with eibach's and they do fill the arches well.......
But don't do it for cosmetic reasons, do it for the handling which I have to say, doesn't get any better than the original set-up. I'm actually thinking of getting mine raised....
Alloy gets on with his ride height....

 

my blobeye handles a lot better on the eibachs than before on standard, and sits nicely on the standard size rims.....IMO

 

Here's mine with Prodrive springs and original alloys.

 

yeah but STI and WRX suspension setups are different aren't they?

 

not that different in terms of rideheight....and i dont have an STI anyway?

 

Moto That looks pretty good mate. Is the handling improved?

I don't really want to get 18s as like a couple of you said it upsets the handling. I think eibach springs with original wheels and decent tyres should improve the look and handling.

 

certainly does IMO paul....

 

mine lowered on 18's

 

yeah ok, not in terms of ride height, but my sti springs are very sitff and i have no problems with it at all, plus i dont need to brake for speed bumps

 

Are they 17s? They look pretty big?

 

I found the prodrive springs improved the handling a lot. I've since moved on to 18 inch PFF7s, which didn't alter the handling, just look better!
My latest additions are front and rear droplinks and adjustable anti roll bars. They have been another big step forward in terms of handling.

 

Now on the 18s for comparison.

 

I think i'll go for the prodrive springs then. I was tempted to go for the eibachs but seems like prodrives the way to go.

 

Lowering looks interesting what sort of drop in mm's would you say would be best?

 

yup 17" sti rims mate (on a wrx though)

 

Looks good Neilo. Don't normally like the prodrive spoiler but that looks good.

Moto, the wheels are a big improvement. Take it they're real PFF7's?

 

Mine on Eibach's.

 

Alright Ben. Looks much better. Hows your car going. Still loving the remap? Did you have your car lowered when I saw it at Xtreme scoobies?

Paul

 

Hi Paul. You won't regret lowering it - looks just right in my opinion and the handling really is improved considerably. It was lowered when you saw it. Still enjoying the power hike but it's definately an addiction - want more! All good with your motor? Will have to meet up again before too long mate.

 

Good to hear it. Yeah all good with mine too. Like you said its an addiction. I haven't got over the power yet. My next money is def going to be springs. Heres a couple of pics of my massive arches. Well meet up soon mate.

 

Cheers Paul. I'm well pleased with the wheels. Yes, they're real PFF7s.

 

Gracias, my fave photo at the mo would be this one though....



just looks nice and mean

 

Yep I agree Neil looking good