I am the proud owner of a STI8 PPP with 19" OZ's. The car is going in for its 10k service wednesday and I fancy lowering it whilst retaining my warrenty. The pics I have seen of cars fitted with the prodrive springs, to me, don't really look lowered. I was just looking for honest feedback as to whether or not it's worth paying £400 odd quid of my hard earned if its not going to return £400 odd quid of handlig improvement.

Thanks in advance,

Mart.

 

In a word - YES

They do make it sit slightly lower, about 20-25mm at the front

However the main benefits are:
- reduced body roll
- better compliance on B roads
- reduced 'bounce'

And they match the colour of the dampers

 

I think that you will be well pleased with the results it gives

Also reduces understeer

Best £400 i've ever spent on a scoob

 

£400 on a set of springs

 

Sticky, thats 400 quid fitted & geo'd

 

Lowering further then 20-25mm's means even stiffer / more progressive springs are needed which would make the car 'jumpy' unless other ('stiffer')dampers are fitted as well...

So.....Prodrive springs and alignment seems to be a good compromise ...

 

BART!

Very true. The prodrive springs for the STi8 come with new front bump stops and all in all make it a more compilant ride for UK roads IMHO.

Alex

 

I've have mine fitted today, the differnece is VERY clear. It make's the car handle like you always wanted it to.

Dave

 

Yep very good, I just wish they were a little lower

 

You need bigger wheels Sammy