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Old 13 June 2011 | 01:58 PM
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http://www.pro-r.co.uk/

Anyone know anything about this setup?
i.e. like when you're going to be trading and what they're trading?
Old 13 June 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Yes they are the official aftermarket supplier for Subaru UK. They also sponsor the Time Attack STI hatchback as driven by Jon Mathers (Owner of Crossroads Subaru Dealership)

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No idea when their website/trading will start though!
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They are actually Subaru UK
Old 13 June 2011 | 03:39 PM
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Yep, belive some of their stuff is available from dealers already, just website is not up and running yet.
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My dealer hadn't heard a thing about this/them 2 weeks ago.
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Check with Rob, he has a new Pro R gear ****.
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Originally Posted by Arronb
Yep, belive some of their stuff is available from dealers already, just website is not up and running yet.
Makes a change normally you can see the stuff online but not actually get it easily!!
Old 13 June 2011 | 05:01 PM
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Yes did put something up here a while back they are trying to fill the void left by the exit of Prodrive

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-saturday.html

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I had a long chat with All the Guys at PRO-R at Oulton
This does seem a VERY interesting new development working along side of SUBARU UK but not exclusively UK cars though



There has been a void left by Prodrive as they have moved on to pastures new. Pro-R say with some very big and well known partener, their Tuning and handling ranges will fill this Gap. And If a UK owner you will still retain a 3 year UK warranty :thumbup:

It does look like they are getting all the right people on board As I did speak to Mike Wood, ex-Prodrive PPP and handling guru (if you own a RB5, P1, WR1, RB320 or 330s he would have had a very big input on them all) I also chatted to another "expert" Paul Cowland (trouser) from TSL Motorsport.

Although there WEB site http://www.pro-r.co.uk/ is not up and running yet you can enter your Email to be informed when Ready.

I'm hoping they will be competitive, but only time will tell

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They have some great suppliers on board , alcon , pipercross , samco , proflex , pioneer , all the stuff will be covered under you warranty also if you have a 1 to 3 year old car , we have a lot of the above in stock now ....
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They are going to be at the NBO too

And I'm first in the que
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Originally Posted by lordharding
They are going to be at the NBO too

And I'm first in the que
Like F**K you are, I'm way ahead of you
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Originally Posted by rob84
Like F**K you are, I'm way ahead of you
What you queing up for?

Free parts? if so am at the front
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Originally Posted by juggers
What you queing up for?

Free parts? if so am at the front

I will camp out all night to beat you there
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Originally Posted by richgreenscooby1
They have some great suppliers on board , alcon , pipercross , samco , proflex , pioneer , all the stuff will be covered under you warranty also if you have a 1 to 3 year old car , we have a lot of the above in stock now ....
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Got any details?
Specifically springs for a 330S
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Did someone mention free parts..... ?
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As far as I know Pro R will be on the SIDC club stand on Sunday at Japshow I also will be parked up there.
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any parts for murtayas lol
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Originally Posted by PJ-STI
As far as I know Pro R will be on the SIDC club stand on Sunday at Japshow I also will be parked up there.
Yeah & sorry i bag all the free parts first
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Originally Posted by urban
Thanks

Got any details?
Specifically springs for a 330S
Yeah im sure they have , will check tomoz
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I don’t like the idea of just making a new brand name and selling it, Prodrive have a great history and pedigree and that’s worth the extra cost what do Pro R have ?
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Originally Posted by F1 CJE UK
I don’t like the idea of just making a new brand name and selling it, Prodrive have a great history and pedigree and that’s worth the extra cost what do Pro R have ?

all well and good but they have stopped producing anything for Subaru
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Originally Posted by F1 CJE UK
I don’t like the idea of just making a new brand name and selling it, Prodrive have a great history and pedigree and that’s worth the extra cost what do Pro R have ?
I agree, Prodrive are world renound Pro-r just sounds like a pro drive rip off if am honest surely they could of been a little more original.

Then theres the likes of RCM who have years of history including rallying and tunning not to mention time attack.

And if I wanted STI parts I'd be after the good stuff you get in Japan.

I guess with these guys having the backing of Subaru UK and there parts don't effect the warranty they will still do well. I wish them the best of luck ,but I just can't see Pro-R having the same pedigree as ProDrive.

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Originally Posted by rb5 286
all well and good but they have stopped producing anything for Subaru
Thats because Subaru UK have decided to launch there own tunning Brand.
Surely it would of made sense just to offer the same parts and supplies as you get in Japan via STI. I would love an original STI developed power pack handling pack brake pack etc as they do on the special editions.
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I would have gone with SPT like the US, Pro R sounds like a copy of Prodrive

http://store.ncrally.com/catalog/ind...1115928ac48676
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Its early days yet and difficult to give an opinion, until we see the quality of the goods and prices.

It amazes me that they publicly launch an idea, attend shows, put the word about but have no active website. Did they learn nothing from the marketing farce that was the CS400 ?. Whoever fronts the marketing side of Subaru UK needs a serious shake (and his / her boss).

Fingers crossed (but not confident).

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I think the only saving grace is that Mr Wood is involved in the project.
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Originally Posted by mickp
Its early days yet and difficult to give an opinion, until we see the quality of the goods and prices.

It amazes me that they publicly launch an idea, attend shows, put the word about but have no active website. Did they learn nothing from the marketing farce that was the CS400 ?. Whoever fronts the marketing side of Subaru UK needs a serious shake (and his / her boss).

Fingers crossed (but not confident).
Mike you need to school them on their Marketing strategy
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aye, Mr Wood, the father that spawned the P1, RB5, RB320 and most of the other great Ltd Editions UK Subaru's


When I spoke to Paul Tunnicliffe during my engine failure saga, I asked if I had fitted a Japan STI exhaust would it be under warranty, he said any JDM STI parts would not be covered????


I said to him that was just pure stupidity, STI built the car, and they make the parts, if the 2 are fitted together, how can it matter, they were designed to be fitted???


At least Pro-R will come with the warranty safe for upgrades which is very peace of mind, just hope they come up with some decent stuff.
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Originally Posted by urban
Thanks

Got any details?
Specifically springs for a 330S

Hi mate,
Checked for you springs will be available from dealers through Eibach around the beginning of july cost will be around 225.00 plus vat + fitting

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