New Prodrive Springs finally out for STi
09 April 2003, 01:36 PM
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Mine cost me £140+VAT, for fitting and geom. check on my STI 7.
That was at Powerstation in Chelt.
Dealer wanted some ridiculous amount.
[Edited by russell hayward - 9/4/2003 1:37:51 PM]
That was at Powerstation in Chelt.
Dealer wanted some ridiculous amount.
[Edited by russell hayward - 9/4/2003 1:37:51 PM]
09 April 2003, 03:44 PM
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is warranty affected if fitted by powerstation rather than dealer ??
update ...
just phoned my dealer for availabilty and quote. he's checking on availablity and reckoned £265 incVAT to fit. and said it would not affect warranty if fitted by non-subaru dealer.
[Edited by mwp - 9/4/2003 3:57:09 PM]
update ...
just phoned my dealer for availabilty and quote. he's checking on availablity and reckoned £265 incVAT to fit. and said it would not affect warranty if fitted by non-subaru dealer.
[Edited by mwp - 9/4/2003 3:57:09 PM]
09 April 2003, 10:49 PM
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SIMO WHAT DEALER DID THAT FOR YOU,IT WAS FLIPPIN' CHEAP CONSIDERING THE SPRING KIT COST £225 INC. VAT.
so why the flippin' dealers charge so much for the work where as some of you guys have quoted real good prices for the work!
[Edited by prodriveuk - 9/4/2003 10:59:11 PM]
so why the flippin' dealers charge so much for the work where as some of you guys have quoted real good prices for the work!
[Edited by prodriveuk - 9/4/2003 10:59:11 PM]
09 June 2003, 08:58 PM
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It was mine. The impression I got was that they had an other car to do & they were going to review time / cost after doing that one. The extra time on mine may have been lack of knowledge imho as they could not get and negative camber to start with. After an other test drive to settle the car on the springs they then could ?? to my knowledge, only 1 call was made to prodrive. Speak with them again and see how they get on with the next car. Fitting time should be approx 2 hours so imho I feel that something might have been missed. Mind you fitting time on a boost gauge was quoted at approx 1 hour & it took Floyd & myself over 2hrs. (the template given with the instructions was wrong thou so we ended up re - drilling holes to secure. All working now thou the bulb failed straight away??
cheers simon
[Edited by simo - 9/6/2003 9:01:23 PM]
It was mine. The impression I got was that they had an other car to do & they were going to review time / cost after doing that one. The extra time on mine may have been lack of knowledge imho as they could not get and negative camber to start with. After an other test drive to settle the car on the springs they then could ?? to my knowledge, only 1 call was made to prodrive. Speak with them again and see how they get on with the next car. Fitting time should be approx 2 hours so imho I feel that something might have been missed. Mind you fitting time on a boost gauge was quoted at approx 1 hour & it took Floyd & myself over 2hrs. (the template given with the instructions was wrong thou so we ended up re - drilling holes to secure. All working now thou the bulb failed straight away??
cheers simon
[Edited by simo - 9/6/2003 9:01:23 PM]
09 June 2003, 10:39 PM
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cheers guys for the replies and mutant_matt for the pics.
they look alot better lowered,the pics are xcellent!
that seems to have answered my query.
[Edited by prodriveuk - 9/6/2003 10:41:01 PM]
they look alot better lowered,the pics are xcellent!
that seems to have answered my query.
[Edited by prodriveuk - 9/6/2003 10:41:01 PM]
15 August 2003, 02:32 PM
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Cool, have been waiting for these.
One quick question though, obviously you should declare all mods to your insurer, but would the spring kit affect the premium?
Cheers
Peter
Edited because I can't spell!
[Edited by SU3ARU - 8/15/2003 2:43:24 PM]
One quick question though, obviously you should declare all mods to your insurer, but would the spring kit affect the premium?
Cheers
Peter
Edited because I can't spell!
[Edited by SU3ARU - 8/15/2003 2:43:24 PM]
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15 August 2003, 05:41 PM
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These will be available hopefully from stock at Subaru next week.
Part number is SACC2555, price is £225 + fitting for springs and front bumpstops.
Thank you all for your patience whilst our supplier finally managed to supply us with what we wanted.
Regards
Mike
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I'm on holiday for a week now so don't feel offended if I don't answer any questions
Part number is SACC2555, price is £225 + fitting for springs and front bumpstops.
Thank you all for your patience whilst our supplier finally managed to supply us with what we wanted.
Regards
Mike
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I'm on holiday for a week now so don't feel offended if I don't answer any questions
16 August 2003, 11:28 AM
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Brewsta if these are anything like the MY01/02 springs then they should lower it by about 25mm. Are they STI only? Someone apart from Mike must know.
[Edited by Beefy - 8/16/2003 11:29:15 AM]
[Edited by Beefy - 8/16/2003 11:29:15 AM]
18 August 2003, 04:34 PM
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Great news that these springs are finally out.
Does anyone know what the effect on the ride and handling of the car will be?
Will the ride be harsher and if so will it be noticeable?
Will the bounce disappear? if you have an STI8 you will know what I mean.
Will the handling be improved or is it just a pose factor.
Finally I read somewhere that lowering a car reduces the drag coefficient, is this the case and if so does that mean we should get better fuel economy with the new springs?
Does anyone know what the effect on the ride and handling of the car will be?
Will the ride be harsher and if so will it be noticeable?
Will the bounce disappear? if you have an STI8 you will know what I mean.
Will the handling be improved or is it just a pose factor.
Finally I read somewhere that lowering a car reduces the drag coefficient, is this the case and if so does that mean we should get better fuel economy with the new springs?
18 August 2003, 04:58 PM
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Ordered mine today thanks to the info on here!
Trouble is none showing in stock as yet for the STI.
At least my order is in though.
Cheers for the info guys.
Ady
Trouble is none showing in stock as yet for the STI.
At least my order is in though.
Cheers for the info guys.
Ady
18 August 2003, 05:17 PM
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Will these springs lower the car?
Can these be fitted to the MY03 WRX or do we have to wait longer for our uprated springs?
Will the ride be harsher and if so will it be noticeable?
Will the bounce disappear? if you have an STI8 you will know what I mean.
Will the handling be improved or is it just a pose factor.
of your face.Thanks, Nick.
18 August 2003, 06:09 PM
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Nick thanks for the information. I cant wait for the MY03 WRX springs to come out! Keep pushing it through.
Also while I think about it (and someone from Prodrive is reading the thread) any word on when the MY03 WRX WRC metal grills might be available?
Graham
[Edited by Beefy - 8/18/2003 6:11:09 PM]
Also while I think about it (and someone from Prodrive is reading the thread) any word on when the MY03 WRX WRC metal grills might be available?
Graham
[Edited by Beefy - 8/18/2003 6:11:09 PM]
19 August 2003, 01:09 PM
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Nick,
How important are the bump stops? What effect do they have?
Will they be available for my MY2002 STi? (already got Prodrive springs + PPP)
Thanks in advance.
Steve Wardle
How important are the bump stops? What effect do they have?
Will they be available for my MY2002 STi? (already got Prodrive springs + PPP)
Thanks in advance.
Steve Wardle
19 August 2003, 02:22 PM
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Yes, the bounce is significantly reduced (especially at the front).
:PWould love to try this setup out
19 August 2003, 06:21 PM
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chiark....you will be trying it out....when you get to put some miles on mine down in Milton Keynes....then we can have another top write-up with regard to PPP....Springs....brakes....ummmmmm......I'm such a tart
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20 August 2003, 12:29 PM
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Steve PPP
The bump stops supplied with the 03MY STi suspension kit have been designed to overcome certain characteristics present on the 03 car, which were not present on the 02 car. We do not feel the need to make them available for the 02 car.
SU3ARU
The grilles are similar in deign to those we supply for the 01/02MY WRX (you can view this grille in the products section at prodrive.com if you are not too sure what it looks like)
Thanks, Nick.
The bump stops supplied with the 03MY STi suspension kit have been designed to overcome certain characteristics present on the 03 car, which were not present on the 02 car. We do not feel the need to make them available for the 02 car.
SU3ARU
The grilles are similar in deign to those we supply for the 01/02MY WRX (you can view this grille in the products section at prodrive.com if you are not too sure what it looks like)
Thanks, Nick.
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