Prodrive SACC2566 Spring Kit
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I'm told they are very good and, combined with a good geometry set-up which is essential after changing springs, transform the fast handling of the car without compromising the ride. You could however buy the Eibach springs and save a few quid as they're the same spring, just not painted blue with a Prodrive sticker on them. Speak to TSL/Powerstation about fitting and geometry, they'll be better at it than any Subaru dealer. For a vast improvement, ask Powerstation about the springs combined with an Anti-Lift Kit, rear ARB and droplinks, and full set-up for around 755. This is my next mod before the new wheels and brake upgrade, then I'll settle for a while. Honest
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Powerstation seem to be under the impression that they are the same spring. That's who told me not to bother with Prodrives and save a few bob.
If they aren't, what differences would I notice if I chose one over the other, and are the Prodive badged springs still Eibachs, but of a different specification?
If they aren't, what differences would I notice if I chose one over the other, and are the Prodive badged springs still Eibachs, but of a different specification?
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Thanks guys. I will go for it then.
Is the geometry setup something that a normal Subaru dealership/workshop can do, or should I go to a specialist afterwards?
This then begs the question, if I did take it somewhere else and they said "this isn't setup properly," do I then ask my Scooby dealer to foot the bill?
Is the geometry setup something that a normal Subaru dealership/workshop can do, or should I go to a specialist afterwards?
This then begs the question, if I did take it somewhere else and they said "this isn't setup properly," do I then ask my Scooby dealer to foot the bill?
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Just to back up the comments so far, go for it1 it's possible the best mod you can do to a new age WRX on a pound/performance ratio.
If I were you I'd get your springs fitted at yor dealer, take the car for a 30 - 40 mile drive and then take it to a decent tyre fitting Co, who has a good 4 wheel laser alignment machine. Chances are your Scooby dealer won't have an alignment setup in his shop.
That's what I did and was pleased with results. You should expect to pay approx £80+ for the alignment.
If I were you I'd get your springs fitted at yor dealer, take the car for a 30 - 40 mile drive and then take it to a decent tyre fitting Co, who has a good 4 wheel laser alignment machine. Chances are your Scooby dealer won't have an alignment setup in his shop.
That's what I did and was pleased with results. You should expect to pay approx £80+ for the alignment.
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My Springs should arrive Friday, and I am booked into TSL on the following Tuesday for the geom setup.
I am fitting the springs myself (with the help of a mechanic.... my father!!), and I wonder if there are any specifics that I should be careful of?
I am fitting the springs myself (with the help of a mechanic.... my father!!), and I wonder if there are any specifics that I should be careful of?
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Originally Posted by corradoboy
Powerstation seem to be under the impression that they are the same spring. That's who told me not to bother with Prodrives and save a few bob.
If they aren't, what differences would I notice if I chose one over the other, and are the Prodive badged springs still Eibachs, but of a different specification?
If they aren't, what differences would I notice if I chose one over the other, and are the Prodive badged springs still Eibachs, but of a different specification?
Brian.
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Is the geometry setup something that a normal Subaru dealership/workshop can do, or should I go to a specialist afterwards?
Spoke to my local dealer this week (Spring Park Motors - Shirley) and they will fit the springs and do the geometry as well for about £400
Is the geometry setup something that a normal Subaru dealership/workshop can do, or should I go to a specialist afterwards?
Spoke to my local dealer this week (Spring Park Motors - Shirley) and they will fit the springs and do the geometry as well for about £400
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i am still planning to get mine done, on my sti8. I dont know whether to get the springs fitted at my dealers and then get the set-up done at TSL or get the springs and then take them to TSL to have them fit and set-up in one go, hopefully reducing the final cost.!
But how would that stand with the warranty?
Dont really want to save in one area and then loose out big time further down the line.
But how would that stand with the warranty?
Dont really want to save in one area and then loose out big time further down the line.
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ARM - Your warranty will be fine. Your having approved products fitted by competent and qualified people. Even if you'd fitted the Eibach springs you would be OK as the rules state they should be of OE standard or better, and Eibach supply Subaru and so are OE standard.
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i am getting the prodrive ones from my local dealer, it was just the fitting that was on my mind. If TSL offer a good price to fit them i can get the alignment done too
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Hi Guys,
I want to fit the Prodrive kit to my MY03 WRX but im worried about ride height, does the car still clear large speed bumps easily and when parking do you catch the front bumper easily on curbs?
Thanks
Simon
I want to fit the Prodrive kit to my MY03 WRX but im worried about ride height, does the car still clear large speed bumps easily and when parking do you catch the front bumper easily on curbs?
Thanks
Simon
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