Notices

Prodrive Red vs RB320 springs - some info

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 22 April 2015, 10:47 AM
  #1  
plenty
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
plenty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 771
Received 44 Likes on 30 Posts
Default Prodrive Red vs RB320 springs - some info

I have been looking into fixed-perch options for my 2004 STi and have been in conversation with the extremely helpful Peter Cambridge of PCA Dynamics. I thought I would share findings on this thread in case it is of use to others.

There were two versions of the Prodrive Red springs manufactured for newage cars:

- The early version, part number S03/D5/001 - these are a little softer and were used on the WR1.
- The later version, part number S05/D5/001 are firmer and were originally offered for widetrack cars although will fit non-widetrack as well.

Both Prodrive Red versions are interchangeable in terms of fitting.

RB320 springs, part numbers LE07/D5/001 and LE07/D5/002, are black in colour and are comparable in rate to the later Prodrive Red (S05) springs.

RB320 front springs are interchangeable with Prodrive Reds, but the RB320 will sit lower by 8mm.

RB320 rear springs will only fit an RB320 Bilstein strut which is a slightly bigger perch diameter (comparable to a classic perch).

Peter is now working with Eibach to produce a fresh batch of springs to be compatible with non-RB320 struts, which will be a combination of RB320-style lower fronts (with the exact amount of drop being finalised by Peter and Eibach), with S05 rears. Peter also has brand-new RB320 rear anti-roll bars available (21mm adjustable).

Hope this is helpful for others, and many thanks to peter@pcadynamics.com for the info.
Old 22 April 2015, 12:34 PM
  #2  
modrich
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
modrich's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Mancunian in Edinburgh
Posts: 753
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Good info Plenty, thanks for sharing.

When I was sorting the PCA Dynamics Blob/hawk WRX Prodrive blues groupbuy Peter said he can reproduce any Prodrive spring as follows:

WR Sport 99

P1 (available via 2pots groupbuy)

Bug STi

early Blob STI (WR1)

wide track (RB320)

US WRX and STi

08 STi etc

He also did some Legacy ones that Subaru UK never took on.

Might be of interest for some further groupbuys

BTW, there were a set of new RB320 Prodive black springs on ebay a few days back offers around £150, not sure if they sold

Last edited by modrich; 22 April 2015 at 01:25 PM.
Old 22 April 2015, 01:16 PM
  #3  
some cook
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (26)
 
some cook's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 710
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Interested in this spring set for my hawk. Any idea if Peter will offer a group buy?
Old 22 April 2015, 01:24 PM
  #4  
modrich
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
modrich's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Mancunian in Edinburgh
Posts: 753
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I think he would prefer groupbuys as he doesn't have them sat on a the shelf. He did work out some prices last year from Eibach that were over £300 a set (for 1-4 sets of one specific type) but also has an alternative supplier that worked out lot cheaper.

Might be worth starting a group buy thread and contacting Peter for updated costs
Old 29 October 2016, 01:13 PM
  #5  
SirFozzalot
Scooby Regular
 
SirFozzalot's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Essex
Posts: 19,633
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Handy info.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ATWRX
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
88
01 February 2016 07:28 PM
some cook
Subaru
24
23 December 2015 09:27 AM
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
20
22 October 2015 06:12 AM
Matt_182
Suspension
6
18 September 2015 05:31 PM



Quick Reply: Prodrive Red vs RB320 springs - some info



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:01 PM.