Hi All,

I think its a great car, are there any upgrades which transform the handling. Its good, but does tend to roll too much in corners.

My local dealer has recomended stiffer prodrive springs as they don't affect the car's warranty. Also my insurance company is happy if the part is manufactuer approved (eg Prodrive they said was fine and would not affect the premium).

Cheers

Mike Paul

 

Just a thought not sure if they would fit,

Why dont u try to source some pink sti suspension of the 2006 spec C type ra...I always assumed they might be a little on the hard side but the lads that run them,say there is no problem and there great!!!! u will surely get around warranty and insurance then?????? its a subaru part?

Then again a spring upgarde might be all u need.

 

22mm Rear Anti roll bar

fast geo set up at Litchfields

Those 2 alone transform the handling

 

Have the PD springs myself, very good and do improve the ride, along with rast road geo set up I am very happy with the ride now, lowver center of gravity and not a harsh ride at all, next thing as Kyle sais is the ARB if you want to go a step further.

 

as baove the ARB is the way to go

 

AST suspension, uprated rear a/r bar, top strut brace, u/c brace, steering bush kit, anti-lift/castor bush kit, poly suspension bushes and rear subframe bushes.

Talk to Iain Litchfield - he knows all about Hatches

 

We all do Aren't they re-badged Rover 25's??

 

I think the chap wants to try and keep his warranty

 

You need to see specsavers - urgently (if you drive) !

 

I thought that if you changed any parts on the suspension, it voided the warranty on suspension only (not engine etc).
If that is no longer the case, then do absolutely nothing, or buy the expensive stuff offered by the dealers, but ensure they give written confirmation that the new parts will not affect warranty.

Still talk to Iain as to best way to achieve a compromise with warranty. You can keep the original parts to swap back if the worst happened.

 

HHmm i wonder what they would say if u put pink sti spec c ra susension on......i bet there must be some think some were that says u cant...i wonder if u could get away with it,and still keep your warranty

 

In this order....

1. 'Professional tuner' 4 wheel computer geo set up will put it on rails

2. Front and rear Arb's will deal with the rolling ship feature

3. Whiteline rear subframe plastic inserts will tighten up the sloppy 'floating axle' design AND will stop it steppin' out at speed (which they can do when pressing on)

4. Springs will sharpen / stiffen it all up a bit, including the ride - but look good


Other options include drop links and alk, which will make a difference if you are a trackstar, otherwise on the road they can equate to more road/transmission noise

A

 

Honestly suggest you take a credit card and book in to see Ian at Litchfeld Imports for a day. He and his team will take very good care of you and your car will be turned from a decent hatchback into a STI...my Dealer has seen the aftermarket handling parts Litchfields fitted to my car and is fine with them (with regard to my warranty) if that worries you

 

The guy is driving a hatch. They aren't any hatchback Spec C RAs.

 

Suberman i know this. thats not what i'm trying to say is it

 

As long as the replacement parts are Subaru (and suitable) then the warranty will not be effected.

The IM warranty issues usually revolve around after market upgrades from 3rd party suppliers

 

So your question was if the 06 Spec C Type RA's suspension would fit the hatch?

 

I dont see any question mark after "FIT" Do u.

 

Thanks Guys, some very good suggestions.

 

i agree

Also get the litchfield power steering fix the steering is wat to light at moderate speeds

Tony