AST coilover kit group buy
24 February 2006, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by alanbell
I have same prob >>> Does it cure it ???????? 
Mike;
This should cure your knocking
Bully:
We are taking bookings now. Give us a phone on 01684 296675
Cheers Rich
26 February 2006, 06:00 PM
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Anyone?
Originally Posted by NXG
Hi Rich,
How do the ASTs in the GB compare with a WRX (MY03 blobeye) standard shock and Prodrive springs? This is my current setup and they now have about 29k on them. The upgrade was an improvement on the standard springs, but now the car's running about 350bhp, the suspension really feels like a 'weak link'. I think I'd be looking at the ASTs, a rear ARB, drop links and geometry. Would this be the answer to my handling woes and how much would it cost, all in?
I've got my name down for the visit the Welsh area are organising on the 25th March. Would fitment be possible on the day or would I have to book a separate visit?
Cheers!
Steve
How do the ASTs in the GB compare with a WRX (MY03 blobeye) standard shock and Prodrive springs? This is my current setup and they now have about 29k on them. The upgrade was an improvement on the standard springs, but now the car's running about 350bhp, the suspension really feels like a 'weak link'. I think I'd be looking at the ASTs, a rear ARB, drop links and geometry. Would this be the answer to my handling woes and how much would it cost, all in?
I've got my name down for the visit the Welsh area are organising on the 25th March. Would fitment be possible on the day or would I have to book a separate visit?
Cheers!
Steve
26 February 2006, 06:05 PM
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When you contact Rich at PS to order/book-in the car, tell him what you want from the car.
Daily driver with a bit of 'zing' ?Track day star? or whatever.
He will certainly suggest the best rates for the job you have in mind.
There are a range of rates for all the models that are different due to car weight and 'purpose' of the car.
My Classic is a road going competition car, so running 60/50 (Fr/Rr)
As a daily driver these are quite harsh, on the track ballistic.
Simply chat to Rich and let PS's experience sort you out.
Graham (AST user and test pilot)
If you have some spare time:
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=445470
Daily driver with a bit of 'zing' ?Track day star? or whatever.
He will certainly suggest the best rates for the job you have in mind.
There are a range of rates for all the models that are different due to car weight and 'purpose' of the car.
My Classic is a road going competition car, so running 60/50 (Fr/Rr)
As a daily driver these are quite harsh, on the track ballistic.
Simply chat to Rich and let PS's experience sort you out.
Graham (AST user and test pilot)
If you have some spare time:
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=445470
Last edited by 911; 26 February 2006 at 06:07 PM.
27 February 2006, 04:15 PM
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Hi Rich,
I'm stil interested in the AST setup - hassled the bodyshop over the weekend and the boss says he wants my car finished by the end of this week or someone's up for a severe b0ll0cking!
Still hoping to have her back before the cut off date. My Pug 205 Diesel is ok, but not quite in the Scooby league!
I'm stil interested in the AST setup - hassled the bodyshop over the weekend and the boss says he wants my car finished by the end of this week or someone's up for a severe b0ll0cking!
Still hoping to have her back before the cut off date. My Pug 205 Diesel is ok, but not quite in the Scooby league!
02 March 2006, 02:44 PM
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whats the deadline date on the group buy as my car won't be bk on the road till sometime next month i was going to go to a more local company and have tein flex coilovers fitted (£1190) with fitting and set up but now i'm having second thoughts about whats the right way to go......... help plz
thanx chris
thanx chris
02 March 2006, 05:30 PM
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I checked in with Rich @ Powerstation this morning as I have a similar problem (except I have the car and just cant get to them for a few weeks) Basically they want the GB to finish by the 15.03.06. This includes fitting them etc.
They will offer you 10% off the GB price (as outlined on page one of this thread) if you're not wanting them to be fitted but I dont think that particular offer is as attractive as the supply, fit and 4 wheel alignment for the £850 plus vat
Might suit you if the car is off the road for a while. You can always get them fitted at a later date?
HTH
I checked in with Rich @ Powerstation this morning as I have a similar problem (except I have the car and just cant get to them for a few weeks) Basically they want the GB to finish by the 15.03.06. This includes fitting them etc.
They will offer you 10% off the GB price (as outlined on page one of this thread) if you're not wanting them to be fitted but I dont think that particular offer is as attractive as the supply, fit and 4 wheel alignment for the £850 plus vat
Might suit you if the car is off the road for a while. You can always get them fitted at a later date?
HTH
02 March 2006, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by msp1
Booked in to have mine fitted on Saturday to my MY02 STi7, watch this space for feedback 
Regards, Gareth.
02 March 2006, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Gazz300
Mike How are you? Long time no speak. It was bonus day in work today so I need to know soon as I am having some tweaks done on the 27th. Any chance of a drive next week??? Maybe a beer down the vale if Leigh is around?
Regards, Gareth.
Regards, Gareth.
I'll give you some feedback after the blast home on Saturday. Give me a ring/mail me in the week for a drive. Out Tuesday night on a nav scatter with the Bridgend Automobile Club. What tweaks are you having?
Speak soon
Mike
03 March 2006, 06:39 PM
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Pugsley:
AST's.
Decision is simple.
Graham: an AST user on the road and track.
http://www.dropshots.com/day.php?use...2&ctime=123828
AST's.
Decision is simple.
Graham: an AST user on the road and track.
http://www.dropshots.com/day.php?use...2&ctime=123828
Ive heard nothing but good about these, > Im there on wedensday to get mine fitted,
03 March 2006, 10:47 PM
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Then fit them and experience the difference at the limit in the wet!
The vid was to show the lack of drama for the run that got me first in class!
all controlled and no understeer etc...technology and AST product/set-up made it 'easy' for a knumbskull driver like me.
Good suspension makes the car very easy to drive fast and safe.
Graham
The vid was to show the lack of drama for the run that got me first in class!
all controlled and no understeer etc...technology and AST product/set-up made it 'easy' for a knumbskull driver like me.
Good suspension makes the car very easy to drive fast and safe.
Graham
03 March 2006, 11:32 PM
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i thought u would come along 911 and try talk sense into me i know u can't speak highly enough of the ast's i have the money waiting the car sat waiting but no tax mot or insurance on it(well obviously some insurance)and time is ticking...... maybe i could get a trailor?
chris
maybe i could get a trailor?chris
04 March 2006, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by msp1
Booked in to have mine fitted on Saturday to my MY02 STi7, watch this space for feedback
.. John
04 March 2006, 08:14 AM
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There are many people who now have AST's on their car; car for road and those for track, and those with 'dual purposes'.
I came off AVO's on a car truely pushed to the limits of my nerves and (very limited) skill behing the wheel.
The AST's took me a further 2 seconds faster on a hill climb, that can be the difference between 1st and 5th in class.
Anyone who gains such an advantage who races a car will appreciate the benefit of the AST's. I changed nothing else on the car, the only thing different was the AST's.
The cheapest options will always bite back (AVO's) but you don't have to spend huge numbers to get the ultimate, it is a package of complimentary parts that count.
I have spent 3 years getting to the Optimum Chassis (for hill climb / road) and support the AST's out of experience.
A hill climb is nothing more than a clear stretch of country lane raced knowing that nobody is coming the other way! (slight over simplification...)
Bit like finding your favorite country run on an early summer sunday morning and driving it like you stole it.
The real trick is to have Powerstation fit the right spring rates for your purpose and for the owner to find the best damping settings (this takes some time but is well worth it).
The technicians at PS are good.
Curtis has done my car every time and the set-up he dials in is borne from sound experience of people telling him how the car is after his work.
This group buy will benefit from all this work.
Who else as a Company and product supplier on this bbs do all this in public?
They know they have the right product and the right people.
Every PS customer becomes a member of their Sales Team, and that says a lot about the whole set-up there.
Sorry to go on, but in that kind of 'work mood' (imagine working with me!)
Graham.
I came off AVO's on a car truely pushed to the limits of my nerves and (very limited) skill behing the wheel.
The AST's took me a further 2 seconds faster on a hill climb, that can be the difference between 1st and 5th in class.
Anyone who gains such an advantage who races a car will appreciate the benefit of the AST's. I changed nothing else on the car, the only thing different was the AST's.
The cheapest options will always bite back (AVO's) but you don't have to spend huge numbers to get the ultimate, it is a package of complimentary parts that count.
I have spent 3 years getting to the Optimum Chassis (for hill climb / road) and support the AST's out of experience.
A hill climb is nothing more than a clear stretch of country lane raced knowing that nobody is coming the other way! (slight over simplification...)
Bit like finding your favorite country run on an early summer sunday morning and driving it like you stole it.
The real trick is to have Powerstation fit the right spring rates for your purpose and for the owner to find the best damping settings (this takes some time but is well worth it).
The technicians at PS are good.
Curtis has done my car every time and the set-up he dials in is borne from sound experience of people telling him how the car is after his work.
This group buy will benefit from all this work.
Who else as a Company and product supplier on this bbs do all this in public?
They know they have the right product and the right people.
Every PS customer becomes a member of their Sales Team, and that says a lot about the whole set-up there.
Sorry to go on, but in that kind of 'work mood' (imagine working with me!)
Graham.
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04 March 2006, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by msp1
Booked in to have mine fitted on Saturday to my MY02 STi7, watch this space for feedback