prodrive or sti
 

hiya im thinking of buyin a bug eye sti prodrive
but how do i know its a genuine prodrive?
i know they have different front bumper sti8 spoiler and sideskirts different and blue sti clocks
but all these could just be put on by someone
so how do i know its a factory prodrive model?
thanks for any help and advice

Nick

Hi mate, should say on the log book(V5), mine did. You are reffering to the Prodrive Style STi which can be fitted with the Pridrive Performance Pack.

Lee

yeah and i think it has around 300bhp? i just dont want to be ripped for a normal sti with prodrive bumper and spoiler
as much advice any one has would be great :thumb:

Codie is right........the Impreza WRX STi Type UK Prodrive Style was simply a styling package fitted before registration so should be on the V5.

Any performance package (PPP) is fitted after registration so does not appear on the V5. The Prodrive style left the factory with the same power as it's UK STi stablemate because the changes were only cosmetic.

Shaun

Mine states on Logbook as STi Prodrive so look for that, everything else you know about

Call Prodrive with the VIN.

oh right ok i thought it came with more power, how do you know its got the ppp? is only way with a certificate sorry for all the questions :freak3:

Nick

The Prodrive Performance Pack (PPP) is a dealer fit package to add BHP to the Car (not suspension / brakes) and is ordered against a single car / Vin number from prodrive and was fitted by the dealer.

Prodrive's web page gives details for each year and model but it came with a certificate and the details should be stored on IM's dealer database :)

The availability of cheap parts and good open source mappers

...http://www.racedynamix.com/

Makes the PPP package for bug / blob almost irrelevent when it comes to buying them.

Shaun

i would not worry too much about the PPP side of things because you can easily better the performance with a simple remap along with a few parts like decat and sports filters. I would rather look for a Bugeye Sti that has the prodrive style pack because it makes the car look much better imho. You should try concentrating more on finding a car that has been well looked after and maybe some tasteful mods already carried out. I bought a standard Sti that was mint will pretty low mileage and i am just going down the route of modding it to my tastes:) Just aware of what you by and ask for advice before jumping into a sale;)

cheers guys for your advice i feel a bit more confident now. . . . now the hunt begins lol