05' WRX Ride Height - Is this normal ?
23 December 2004, 11:42 AM
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05' WRX Ride Height - Is this normal ?
Hi all..
I've been posting pics of my new '05 WRX on lot's of forums, as you do like, and have been getting lot's of comments about how high the car seems to be sitting. Even though I've got the 18" prodrive alloys on it...hmm...
Link to pic here
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...p/b55448ba.jpg
What do you guys think ?
Change the springs for some prodrive ones perhaps ?
TIA !
I've been posting pics of my new '05 WRX on lot's of forums, as you do like, and have been getting lot's of comments about how high the car seems to be sitting. Even though I've got the 18" prodrive alloys on it...hmm...
Link to pic here
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...p/b55448ba.jpg
What do you guys think ?
Change the springs for some prodrive ones perhaps ?
TIA !
23 December 2004, 11:51 AM
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Yes it's up on stilts at the moment, you could put a tent up under the front wheel arches LOL, what you need are the Prodrive spring kit which keeps acceptable ride but reduces ride height by 20 odd mm front and rear.
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John
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23 December 2004, 12:12 PM
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Definitely get the "warranty friendly" prodrive springs if I were you. Eibachs are available but would probably screw any warranty claim for suspension problems over the next 3yrs.
23 December 2004, 12:22 PM
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Just got a quote from the dealers to supply and fit the prodrive springs and realignment etc of £550. Sounds a lot but might be worth doing as I'm getting it PPP'd anyway at first service.
Presume the Prodrive springs are fine with 18" wheels though ?
thanks
Presume the Prodrive springs are fine with 18" wheels though ?
thanks
23 December 2004, 12:33 PM
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Bartop
Shop around for the Prodrive springs. There was a thread a few weeks ago detailing the different prices dealers are charging for the springs, fitting and geo set-up.
My local dealer (Gatwick Subaru) will charge me just under £400 (inc SIDC discount) but from what I've read on here..... the kit can be had for £300!
My Wagon looks pretty high too...
J.
Shop around for the Prodrive springs. There was a thread a few weeks ago detailing the different prices dealers are charging for the springs, fitting and geo set-up.
My local dealer (Gatwick Subaru) will charge me just under £400 (inc SIDC discount) but from what I've read on here..... the kit can be had for £300!
My Wagon looks pretty high too...
J.
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Thanks - will have a search about - did that price include four wheel realignement as well ? The dealer said it wasn't absoulutely necessary but recommended and that was £130 on it's own I think..
Nice wagon
Anyone got any pics of WRX's on Prodrive springs to compare ?
Thanks
Nice wagon
Anyone got any pics of WRX's on Prodrive springs to compare ?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Bartop
Hi all..
I've been posting pics of my new '05 WRX on lot's of forums, as you do like, and have been getting lot's of comments about how high the car seems to be sitting. Even though I've got the 18" prodrive alloys on it...hmm...
Link to pic here
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...p/b55448ba.jpg
What do you guys think ?
Change the springs for some prodrive ones perhaps ?
TIA !
I've been posting pics of my new '05 WRX on lot's of forums, as you do like, and have been getting lot's of comments about how high the car seems to be sitting. Even though I've got the 18" prodrive alloys on it...hmm...
Link to pic here
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...p/b55448ba.jpg
What do you guys think ?
Change the springs for some prodrive ones perhaps ?
TIA !
Dazza
23 December 2004, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Bartop
Just got a quote from the dealers to supply and fit the prodrive springs and realignment etc of £550. Sounds a lot but might be worth doing as I'm getting it PPP'd anyway at first service.
Presume the Prodrive springs are fine with 18" wheels though ?
thanks
Presume the Prodrive springs are fine with 18" wheels though ?
thanks
Dealer quoted price from three dealer was £400 inc geo...
be about £300 froma specialst...
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23 December 2004, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Dazza's-STi
Although it looks a bit lower than 25mm
Much better - am convincing myself all the time !
Sounds like I need to do some serious negotiations on that price though, thanks !
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My 05 wrx has settled a little (now 2500mls) but i feel it still needs to be ~25mm lower..!
I presume the current prodrive springs will fit the 05 wrx as it now has 'inverted' struts..? Just a thought.
Jason
I presume the current prodrive springs will fit the 05 wrx as it now has 'inverted' struts..? Just a thought.
Jason
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