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Old 06 January 2016, 08:58 PM
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Default Prodrive sti hatchback

Just wondering? I have a 2008 sti hatchback with ppp,do they do prodrive springs also,as would like to get all prodrive stuff.
Old 06 January 2016, 09:22 PM
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yep, I have the Eibach Prodrive springs.

gives it a 10mm drop all round.

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dealers should be able to get them.

don't get them mixed up with the Eibach springs you see on ebay with a 20-30mm drop.

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You got any pics? Bet it makes all the difference.
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Pre Prodive springs..

Post Prodrive springs..



car handles better, less body roll on bends/islands etc


my car also drives/handles better with the STi Flexi front strut brace
20th anniversary edition one too (silver ends, not red)
Old 06 January 2016, 09:49 PM
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Love that mate,subtle but make a nice difference.
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How much was the springs if you don't mind me asking.
Old 07 January 2016, 06:54 AM
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£400 fitted
Old 07 January 2016, 07:33 AM
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Thanks mate :-)
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Ooh I really like the brace!

Also, got prodrive springs fitted, perfect for a daily driven car.
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Contacted my subaru dealer and they said they don't think the springs are available any more?
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Any problems with the strut braces or anything now you've driven it a bit with the new springs on ? Only that I'm looking to get some for my wrx
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Originally Posted by raly-pete
Contacted my subaru dealer and they said they don't think the springs are available any more?
The only springs you are likely to get from Subaru direct are the Pro-R ones



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What kind of drop and feel to these Don? Similar to ProDrive ones?
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Your pics didn't show for some reason mate
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Originally Posted by 8ulldog
What kind of drop and feel to these Don? Similar to ProDrive ones?
I think it's about a 10mm drop and ride very well on the Saloon.

They are made by Eibach as where the Prodrive ones, but have no experience of the Prodrive ones.
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Originally Posted by Don Clark
I think it's about a 10mm drop and ride very well on the Saloon.

They are made by Eibach as where the Prodrive ones, but have no experience of the Prodrive ones.


I have as when I wanted the ProR Blue springs the dealer looked into them and they were told that they fit the Spec C suspension set up on the 2011-on cars.
The 2008-10 cars didn't have that.. hence they got me the PRODRIVE springs. see pix above. still gives the same 10mm drop all round
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Originally Posted by salsa-king
I have as when I wanted the ProR Blue springs the dealer looked into them and they were told that they fit the Spec C suspension set up on the 2011-on cars.
The 2008-10 cars didn't have that.. hence they got me the PRODRIVE springs. see pix above. still gives the same 10mm drop all round
You seem to forget

Originally Posted by rob84
There's a blue pro-r eibach kit still available which was approved on the 2011 sti, can be fitted to the 08 sti
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Straight swap for existing springs or is something else needed?
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Originally Posted by Don Clark
You seem to forget


yeah, thats what the dealer in Derby got told by Subaru HQ.

Prodrive springs sounds better when you tell ppl tho

lol
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Originally Posted by 8ulldog
Straight swap for existing springs or is something else needed?
Straight swap with replacement front strut bumpstops.

Originally Posted by salsa-king
yeah, thats what the dealer in Derby got told by Subaru HQ.
Prodrive springs sounds better when you tell ppl tho
That was when you could still get them...........
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get the ProR ones here
http://pro-r.co.uk/news/subaru-pror-...-and-hatch-08/
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