Turtle

Well, I know I said that I was going to keep it standard......

I'm considering getting some Prodrive springs for my MY05 WRX, is this a worthwhile mod?

Can anyone recomend anywhere near Guildford to fit them and do a geometry check?

Should the settings be diiferent with Prodrive springs?

Thanks,

Ade.

Turtle

Also, do the Prodrive springs affect the waranty?

andythejock01wrx

Yes and no !.

Definitely worthwhile. Despite modding my 01 WRX up to 273bhp, I think the Prodrive spings are the most worthwhile upgrade I've done !

Cost about £450 at my local Subaru dealer, inc Geometry. Won't affect Warranty.

Much improved handling, ride perfectly acceptable.

Dunno anywhere in England-shire that'll do it for you though !

Andy Mc

Turtle

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the advice, however I'm not sure I can do it now as I can't a listing for Prodrive springs for the MY05 WRX (I can for all other bloody years!).

Ade.

abc

Hi,

I've just had Prodrive springs fitted to my MY05 PPPd WRX and they are excellent. The car feels much tauter, steering turn-in is sharper and more direct (more Go Kart-like) with better steering feel. The ride feels firmer (as you'd expect) but it's still comfortable. Less body-roll and less understeer too. Cuts down front-rear dive and lift under braking and acceleration. All in all a very worthwhile modification that makes the car feel like it should be out of the box.

Andrew

ru'

I've got Prodrive springs too; great mod, as above (plus make sure you get the geometry setup properly).

Next, get an uprated anti roll bar and drop links for the rear - makes a whole world of difference, however isn't so warranty friendly as the springs. I got my dealer to supply and fit, to minimise any future hassles.

Scooby-Mark

I have just had mine done too, Had to have the rear struts replaced under warranty so thought what the hell I will have the springs done while they are doing the struts

Ended up having to have all four struts replaced with the new springs, only cost me for the springs kit and alignment

What a different animal once it was done, I echo everything the others have said about having them done, should of had it done ages ago

I am also running with a rear ARB and Droplinks, Rear upper strut brace, Front Upperand Front Lower Strut braces, don't think there is much else I can do

My local dealears were fine with all the mods as in there words I haven't done anything silly

Mark

Turtle

Well, I'm convinced that I need them. Just spoken to the insurance company and they only want an extra £40. I just need to find the time to get the car booked in.

abc

Who are you with? A Plan only wanted £15.75.

A

Turtle

Bell Direct, I think that I'll be trying A Plan at renewal time. Cheers for the heads up.

andythejock01wrx

Ade,

If you can't get Prodrive you could go for Eibach. They make the springs for Prodrive.

However, that's do in your warranty and they are stiffer than the ones Prodrive sell (ie not identical).

Andy