wrxmania

Hooray,

After "winning" £105 through the Ladbrokes deal I have booked the 03 WRX in for Prodrive Suspension and Geometry at a very reasoanble price from A.F. Nobles.

Booked in next Friday 18th in time for run up to Alford. Can't wait to feel a bit more planted on the road and a bit more predictable.

Anyone who has Prodrive suspension on this car got any comments?

Thanks Brian

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keevster

iTrader: (1)

Be interesting to see the difference Brian when you get this done. Do you know roughly of the top of your head the cost of the set. This could probably be my next move in a short while.


Paul

ozzy

I didn't like the Prodrive settings on my car. In fact I actually thought my car was running std MY99 geometry after AF Nobles fitted my Eibach springs.

I went along to CLCM with settings in havd only to be told they're already on it. Not sure about the newage, but the classics run toe-in. This can wear inside edges of the tyres if you do motorway cruising a lot.

In the end I'm running 0 toe, but loads of negative camber. Big improvement, but settings are a personal thing and need to suit your style of driving and the type of roads you're likely to barrel down

Stefan

wrxmania

Hi Paul,

The cost is £289 plus VAT for fitting, parts and geometry etc.

See how the settings go Stefan as they must be better than I have now,

Brian.

keevster

iTrader: (1)

Pretty reasonable Brian. Dont have the cash as yet anyway, so will see how yours goes.

Paul

wrxmania

I have ZERO cash too. Was hoping to go on at Knockhill again this weekend but by he time I figure in the track cost and petrol, my pads would then need replaced immediately etc it would cost me money I can't afford at the moment.

Thanks to Ladbrokes I am a bit more able to.

Hope the car is running well Paul,

Brian.

kart_man

So do I get some commission for bringing the ladbrokes scam into the scottish forum then ??

Then again, I guess Jer would be due some too huh ??!!??

Maybe I'll just settle for a pint at the next stables meet

Glad to bring some cash to the SCottish scooby community anyway - lets hope it appears on the cards soon !

Dave

Spooks

Differance is nigh and day Brian.
Car far more planted, better turn in, better feel etc etc etc
Enjoy.......co-incidently ou really are alucky bugger LOL
Spooks

wrxmania

Dave,

You deserve it - I am running another 400 games under my parents address etc so let's see how I go this time!



Brian.

keevster

iTrader: (1)

Car's running good Brian. Dont know if i am just getting used to it or not, its pulling really well. As i had said to a few of you's i was not to sure directly after the remap about vast increases in power, however having a chance to drive some of my local roads, you can certainely feel the increases. Will find out in August on the Rollers. I think to top the car off now would be the Suspension kit. But it is a no go at present, tyres soon, brake pads soon and probably another service.

never bloody ending, i need that lottery win asap. lol.

Paul

wrxmania

Paul,

Has your car (before the remap I suppose) inherited the 3 year EU warranty now after the EU expansion then?

Brian.

stiks

Good to hear its goin well Paul. I think the exhaust then remap path is the one I will follow in the Autumn... commssion permitting !

Keith

wrxmania

Should that not be Permission Keith (from the missus)??

evojkp

Brian, prodrive suspension make the car softer on the road, although grip levels are improved. It also takes away the impression that the car is on stilts.

The set-up on my old Sti was good on the road, but a boat on the track.

stiks

Ha ha - the monthly salary is (sadly) a known quantity and divisible between the spouses. Commission is like the angels share.... unknown and unquantifiable by Mrs S.

Just me and Gordy Broon's wee secret Large martell please sweetheart

stiks

Brain, you have too much money to spend on this car... exhaust ,P/F, UK300 spoiler, track days, prodrive springs...... are you Mark Knoplfer without the headband ???

Keith

wrxmania

What's PF?

stiks

Procurator Fiscal... or private finance.... or panel filter

keevster

iTrader: (1)

Good point Brian, should actually check with litimports, as i would imagine malta being part of the EU now, it would be covered.

However as far as i have known since i bought the car, i have a 3 year Pan European, as it says on my Handbook and purchase sale. I was also given the European certificate of conformity, something i know motorpoint do not give.

When i attempted to register the car with IM, they wrote back stating to me that as malta is not part of the EU, you cannot register with us. I called litimports at this time and they stated to me, that i would still have to go through malta in any claim made. So as i was told
1-take it to dealer here
2-they will contact IM, who will contact subaru Malta who will then sanction the warranty work to go ahead..

I think basically cause i have the proof of 3 year pan european warranty and certificate of UK spec, it cant be refused work anywhere in the EU.

But as you said, remap, ect, ect, probably nil and void unless i strip it off.

Bit long winded, but will be checking now with litimports, see what the story is.

Paul

wrxmania

Anyone in Scotland got the Prodrive Spring Kit fitted with a before and after comparison?

Spooks

Brian StevoWRX has em fitted to his motor, maybe ask him for a wee shot? As I say I have me but diferant to MY03
Spooks

wrxmania

Thanks Spooks,

I am getting them fitted on Friday so I am sure I will notice the difference.

Superb night last night on stage @ the Clyde Auditorium (AKA The Armadillo). REALLY pissed that I can't go to G3 in a week or so's time.

Know anyone who wants to buy a ticket?

Brian.

wrxmania

Tomorrow!!!

Yippee!!!

wrxmania

Had the Prodrive springs fitted today by A.F. Nobles in Penicuik. The car looks visibly lower and as I was sliding round a corner with a controlled and minimal amount of movement from the back of the car I knew it was good value for money, even while it was chucking it down. It looks good, the springs are blue, the steering feel at low speeds is less light and around right hand slow corners (ie traffic lights and roundabouts) you really notice the difference. Seems to be much more positive and more direct feeling.

The ride quality is fairly similar but it definitely feels a lot more planted on the ground, more feedback through the wheel but also slightly rougher – more raw and a bit less refined (and a tad noisier). However, I can’t say I am complaining about it feeling a bit rawer.

Seems to be the opposite of the STI spring kit. It’s said that the WRX is too floaty and smooth – the spring kit fixes that – it is firmer and more solid feeling. The STI spring kit seems to make the set up nicer on road, less bouncy and slightly softer.

Well recommended. Quick Shift is next!!

wrxmania

Oh Yeah!!

Dougster

Sounds good!!

I was having major fun over at the roundabouts in Erskine today!!!

The look of panic on peoples faces as you drift towards them is priceless.

wrxmania

Dougs,

I hope you're not fightening old grannies in their Daewoo Matiz now are you - even the sideways wind from the wagon will have that doing a Mercedes A-Class special,

Brian

Spooks

Hate to tell ya but told ya so
Spooks

Dougster

Brian it is well know that wagons handle better that saloons and I have a better suspension set up than you!!