Prodrive Springs

ethereal · 12-12-2002, 07:15 PM

Would it be poosible to request a review on Prodrive Springs for the GDA? if you have them, would you please tell me what you think of them, please.

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IwantONE · 12-12-2002, 08:46 PM

I've had my prodrives on since just before thanksgiving. I have stock rims and tires plus hotchkis front and rear sways. I got them for 300 from Irvine Subaru. The springs are exactly what i was looking for. They dropped the car to a nice level (sorry haven't measured), the car looks to be even front to back. The handling is great, it has flattened out my cornering a good bit and it just feels great pushing it hard through corners. I just had my car aligned to the prodrive specs and now it feels even better in corners. My only complaint would be that now i can't wait to get new tires, they are blatantly the weak link now. I would recommend these to anyone. Hope that helps.

Alex

jsmonet · 12-19-2002, 08:10 AM

on my wagon it's just right.

camber specs after the spring install and alignment (for now)

1deg neg camber both wheels in the front

1.5/1.7 in the rear (no camber bolts used yet

stock rims.

impression? nice. i stay much flatter in turns. there's still some body roll, but body roll isn't always a bad thing. it's smoother and more calculated than before. the ride is noticeably stiffer over uneven pavement.

i got them from irvine subaru for about 300 bucks as well. i'm anxiously awaiting some decent full struts (no inserts, please), but i know those won't be out for a while

XMEDIC · 12-22-2002, 07:41 PM

I've posted my opinion regarding these springs before and I still love them all the same, if not more. Really nice ride, retains clearance while filling the wheel wells evenly. The have been on the car six months with 215/45/17 as well as with stock wheels and 225/50/16, no rubbing. Get yourself a set, you will be happy!

Don Arm · 12-30-2002, 11:51 PM

I assume that all of you are still using your stock springs? If so are your cars bouncy at all. Meaning, do the stock springs provide enough damping for the increased spring rates?

Thanks,

Don

Raslian · 12-31-2002, 02:48 AM

You mean stock struts, and no, the car is not bouncy at all. Nice and firm, but still daily livable, with a nice drop. I love them.

Don Arm · 12-31-2002, 06:39 AM

Yep,
Stock struts, it was a little late when I read the thread.
Thanks

dorifto88 · 12-31-2002, 12:44 PM

anyone get any rubbing issues with their 17 inch wheels? I am going to order some 225/45/17's, and i have heard of just one complaint about it rubbing...

Hope2BinWRC · 01-31-2003, 04:12 AM

Ive had the Prodrive springs with 18'' P1's for over a month now. The car isn't bouncy unless you drive it hard on uneven roads. I plan on getting STi struts because of this. Also, it lowers the car completely even, sometimes I feel that the front is too low cause it takes away from the whole rally look. Overall, I recomend it.

Sandkicker · 03-01-2003, 11:32 PM

Have had my Prodrive springs on my sedan for about 30k miles now and still loving them. Makes the car look better (no fender gap) and still corners like a mad beyotch.. and no dead struts yet. Yayy! (i don't think that'll be a problem with the Prodrives anyway)

poopman39 · 03-03-2003, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sandkicker
Have had my Prodrive springs on my sedan for about 30k miles now and still loving them. Makes the car look better (no fender gap) and still corners like a mad beyotch.. and no dead struts yet. Yayy! (i don't think that'll be a problem with the Prodrives anyway)

glad to hear that

MBPEJ20 · 03-12-2003, 12:16 AM

hi, i just want to know if neone is running 17x7.5 inch rims with 225/45 17in tires. I plan to get rota SDRs in this size along with prodrive springs on stock shocks. What does everyone think about this setup and i do not want rubbing.

Thanks
Vic

Sandkicker · 03-12-2003, 12:58 AM

I'm rockin the 17x7.5 Rota Tarmacs w/my Prodrives, stock struts. Fit is awesome. I don't think you'll rub with any size wheels meant for Subarus with just the Prodrive springs. They're a fairly conservative drop... not slammed at all... not even real low... just normal looking.

pdlindor · 03-13-2003, 04:34 PM

Can anyone who is running the Prodrive springs on 16" rims give me their impression? Are they bouncy with the 16" rims?

Also, are you still on stock top mounts, or did any of you upgrade to STi tops?

Thanks much!
~Paul

WReXsy · 03-20-2003, 02:31 AM

heylo, i was wondering about the difference between the prodrive springs and the eibach pro kit? Are they totally different companies or did prodrive help with the eibach pro kit?

Does anyone know if the eibachs will work well with the stock shocks as the prodrives do?

^sy^

Sandkicker · 03-20-2003, 02:45 AM

I remember hearing that Eibach actually makes the Prodrive springs for them, but to Prodrive's specs and that they're of better quality than the Eibachs... don't have much to back that up with though, but seems like that's what i remember hearin somewhere... for whatever that's worth.

I think both the Eibachs and Prodrives were designed for the stock struts... as well as the Sti and SPT springs... not sure about any of the others though, most seem to drop too much to be healthy for the stock struts...

Sandkicker · 03-20-2003, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pdlindor
Can anyone who is running the Prodrive springs on 16" rims give me their impression? Are they bouncy with the 16" rims?

Also, are you still on stock top mounts, or did any of you upgrade to STi tops?

Thanks much!
~Paul

I rock the prodrives on my stock 16s when my winter tires are on (like right now)... they're not bouncy at all... maybe if you dropped your car from 3 feet it may bounce a little.. guess it depends on how much air ya got in the tires...

but no, they're not bouncy... it's not like one of those honda's with chopped springs that you see bouncing all ove the place after rolling over a slight dip in teh freeway... these are pretty solid.

supermarkus · 03-20-2003, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sandkicker
I remember hearing that Eibach actually makes the Prodrive springs for them...

I heard this straight from Simon Lines.

LTSmash · 03-28-2003, 07:18 PM

is there anyone out there running the prodrive springs with the STi/SPT struts? i know that the prodrive springs were designed to be used with the stock struts, but many people have said that all lowering springs cause premature wear on stock struts. people have also said that the STi/SPT suspension kits do not lower the ride height. i'd like to know if using the prodrive springs with the STi/SPT struts will cause premature strut wear as well.

i've been thinking of getting the STi/SPT suspension kit, but i'd really like to eliminate the wheel gap also.

thanks

sonicyellowrex · 05-27-2003, 06:39 PM

ProdRives Springs are made to be used with Stock Struts.

Enigma76 · 05-28-2003, 01:47 PM

its strange how every thread i read about lowering the car, someone suggests that with prodrive springs and stock struts, the struts will go in 5k miles. ive heard this over and over again its ridiculous. nice to see someones going on 30k miles with prodrives and still on stock struts

personally, id go springs and get koni inserts.

AWDconvert · 05-30-2003, 11:24 AM

~17,000 miles on Prodrive w/stock struts--still as good as new. No bounciness. I read that 5k-mile stuff on the other forums. I have no idea how anyone came up with that random #.

showcasewrx · 05-30-2003, 03:35 PM

can anyone post pics of their rides with the prodrive springs? im thinking of getting these springs plus putting 225-45-17 rims/tires. thanx

AWDconvert · 05-30-2003, 03:54 PM

Pics here

~Chris

ImprezaRSfan! · 06-01-2003, 05:19 PM

i have some random prodrive spring pics here http://www.pbase.com/dcclement85/wrx

12-12-2002, 07:15 PM	#1
ethereal Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 19329 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Baghdad, Iraq Vehicle: 1992 VW Golf	Prodrive Springs Would it be poosible to request a review on Prodrive Springs for the GDA? if you have them, would you please tell me what you think of them, please. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

03-20-2003, 02:31 AM	#15
WReXsy Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (4) Member#: 28398 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: OC, Cali Vehicle: 02 WRX Midnight Blue	prodrives vs eibach pro kit heylo, i was wondering about the difference between the prodrive springs and the eibach pro kit? Are they totally different companies or did prodrive help with the eibach pro kit? Does anyone know if the eibachs will work well with the stock shocks as the prodrives do? ^sy^

05-30-2003, 03:54 PM	#24
AWDconvert Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 633 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Elk Grove, CA Vehicle: 02 WRX Wag Blue, baby, yeah!	sure Pics here ~Chris

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IwantONE Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (2) Member#: 11720 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston, TX	I've had my prodrives on since just before thanksgiving. I have stock rims and tires plus hotchkis front and rear sways. I got them for 300 from Irvine Subaru. The springs are exactly what i was looking for. They dropped the car to a nice level (sorry haven't measured), the car looks to be even front to back. The handling is great, it has flattened out my cornering a good bit and it just feels great pushing it hard through corners. I just had my car aligned to the prodrive specs and now it feels even better in corners. My only complaint would be that now i can't wait to get new tires, they are blatantly the weak link now. I would recommend these to anyone. Hope that helps. Alex

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jsmonet Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 14190 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: so. cali Vehicle: 2005 STi white	on my wagon it's just right. camber specs after the spring install and alignment (for now) 1deg neg camber both wheels in the front 1.5/1.7 in the rear (no camber bolts used yet stock rims. impression? nice. i stay much flatter in turns. there's still some body roll, but body roll isn't always a bad thing. it's smoother and more calculated than before. the ride is noticeably stiffer over uneven pavement. i got them from irvine subaru for about 300 bucks as well. i'm anxiously awaiting some decent full struts (no inserts, please), but i know those won't be out for a while

12-22-2002, 07:41 PM	#4
XMEDIC Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 16171 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: N Y C >S D, Ca. > Bend, Or. Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon Race car blue/Gold wheels	I've posted my opinion regarding these springs before and I still love them all the same, if not more. Really nice ride, retains clearance while filling the wheel wells evenly. The have been on the car six months with 215/45/17 as well as with stock wheels and 225/50/16, no rubbing. Get yourself a set, you will be happy!

12-30-2002, 11:51 PM	#5
Don Arm Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 17520 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Indianapolis now Orlando Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Midnight	I assume that all of you are still using your stock springs? If so are your cars bouncy at all. Meaning, do the stock springs provide enough damping for the increased spring rates? Thanks, Don

12-31-2002, 02:48 AM	#6
Raslian Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 18801 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Vehicle: 1994 Toyota Supra Red	You mean stock struts, and no, the car is not bouncy at all. Nice and firm, but still daily livable, with a nice drop. I love them.

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Don Arm Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 17520 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Indianapolis now Orlando Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Midnight	Yep, Stock struts, it was a little late when I read the thread. Thanks

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dorifto88 Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 17684 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aging, on the verge of Death. Vehicle: 1989 pathfinder rusted red	anyone get any rubbing issues with their 17 inch wheels? I am going to order some 225/45/17's, and i have heard of just one complaint about it rubbing...

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Hope2BinWRC Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 18092 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego/L.A. Vehicle: 2003 WRX Midnight Black A4 Killer	Ive had the Prodrive springs with 18'' P1's for over a month now. The car isn't bouncy unless you drive it hard on uneven roads. I plan on getting STi struts because of this. Also, it lowers the car completely even, sometimes I feel that the front is too low cause it takes away from the whole rally look. Overall, I recomend it.

03-01-2003, 11:32 PM	#10
Sandkicker Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (4) Member#: 6954 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: SLC, UT Vehicle: 05 FXT Pre: 02WRX, 98RS, 99RS	Have had my Prodrive springs on my sedan for about 30k miles now and still loving them. Makes the car look better (no fender gap) and still corners like a mad beyotch.. and no dead struts yet. Yayy! (i don't think that'll be a problem with the Prodrives anyway)

03-12-2003, 12:16 AM	#12
MBPEJ20 Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (3) Member#: 24360 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan	hi, i just want to know if neone is running 17x7.5 inch rims with 225/45 17in tires. I plan to get rota SDRs in this size along with prodrive springs on stock shocks. What does everyone think about this setup and i do not want rubbing. Thanks Vic

03-12-2003, 12:58 AM	#13
Sandkicker Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (4) Member#: 6954 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: SLC, UT Vehicle: 05 FXT Pre: 02WRX, 98RS, 99RS	I'm rockin the 17x7.5 Rota Tarmacs w/my Prodrives, stock struts. Fit is awesome. I don't think you'll rub with any size wheels meant for Subarus with just the Prodrive springs. They're a fairly conservative drop... not slammed at all... not even real low... just normal looking.

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pdlindor Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 7446 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Madison, WI Vehicle: 2002 Impreza RS 2009 Forester Limited	Can anyone who is running the Prodrive springs on 16" rims give me their impression? Are they bouncy with the 16" rims? Also, are you still on stock top mounts, or did any of you upgrade to STi tops? Thanks much! ~Paul

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Sandkicker Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (4) Member#: 6954 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: SLC, UT Vehicle: 05 FXT Pre: 02WRX, 98RS, 99RS	I remember hearing that Eibach actually makes the Prodrive springs for them, but to Prodrive's specs and that they're of better quality than the Eibachs... don't have much to back that up with though, but seems like that's what i remember hearin somewhere... for whatever that's worth. I think both the Eibachs and Prodrives were designed for the stock struts... as well as the Sti and SPT springs... not sure about any of the others though, most seem to drop too much to be healthy for the stock struts...

03-28-2003, 07:18 PM	#19
LTSmash Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (12) Member#: 32010 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: so cal Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan WR Blue	is there anyone out there running the prodrive springs with the STi/SPT struts? i know that the prodrive springs were designed to be used with the stock struts, but many people have said that all lowering springs cause premature wear on stock struts. people have also said that the STi/SPT suspension kits do not lower the ride height. i'd like to know if using the prodrive springs with the STi/SPT struts will cause premature strut wear as well. i've been thinking of getting the STi/SPT suspension kit, but i'd really like to eliminate the wheel gap also. thanks

05-27-2003, 06:39 PM	#20
sonicyellowrex Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 37443 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vista Vehicle: 2003 WRX Sonic Yellow	ProdRives Springs are made to be used with Stock Struts.

05-28-2003, 01:47 PM	#21
Enigma76 Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 37247 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cranston, RI Vehicle: 2004 WRX Platinum Silver	its strange how every thread i read about lowering the car, someone suggests that with prodrive springs and stock struts, the struts will go in 5k miles. ive heard this over and over again its ridiculous. nice to see someones going on 30k miles with prodrives and still on stock struts personally, id go springs and get koni inserts.

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AWDconvert Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 633 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Elk Grove, CA Vehicle: 02 WRX Wag Blue, baby, yeah!	~17,000 miles on Prodrive w/stock struts--still as good as new. No bounciness. I read that 5k-mile stuff on the other forums. I have no idea how anyone came up with that random #.

05-30-2003, 03:35 PM	#23
showcasewrx Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 21303 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: garden grove, ca Vehicle: 2002 WRX PSM 4EAT COBB STAGE 2	can anyone post pics of their rides with the prodrive springs? im thinking of getting these springs plus putting 225-45-17 rims/tires. thanx

06-01-2003, 05:19 PM	#25
ImprezaRSfan! Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 13520 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Springfield, VA Vehicle: 99rs ej207 spec-c its for sale	i have some random prodrive spring pics here http://www.pbase.com/dcclement85/wrx