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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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rubbing issue on prodrive springs?

anyone with prodrive springs on their 04 wrx have any experience with rubbing issues? im planning to get these springs but i dont want rubbing issues
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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i have a 2005 wrx with prodrive springs. it is a very subtle drop and exactly what i wanted. no rubbing with the stock tires.. now i'm running 18x8 wheels 51mm offset running on 225/40/18... no rubbing issues at all
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 04:31 PM
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wow sounds great.... hey you live in west co, i live in walnut, is your STi blue?
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 05:05 PM
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ohh its ok im not an sti either, hwo much did yo uget the springs for?
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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wow where at? was that including shipping and all of that stuff
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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Laoba,

Did you get the prodrives for the stock strut? somthin like 20mm drop? Just got an 05 wrx wagon, and a little drop is on the list of thigs to do. I like how the car feels right now though and don't want to go too much harsher (don't want to start the squeaks and rattles too soon) How do the prodrives feel compared to the stock springs?

Got any pics of your ride so I could get a look at how it dropped?

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yep, i'm using the stock struts. it's a very subtle drop, i still have 2-3 fingers from fender to tire - but no more huge wheel gap lots of ground clearance which is good! the ride is a bit stiffer, but much better versus stock... with the stock wheels the ride felt almost the same, but it gets pretty rough with 18" wheels. i'll try to post some pics later.
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Yeah, just the springs. if you don't want anything too drastic this is probably your best bet... the sti pinks seem to be a really good alternative also. i'm pretty happy with the way it feels, although i am going to couple these with new struts soon and sway bars.
Old Dec 27, 2004 | 04:38 PM
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I have them on my 2004 wagon and no issues at all. Good springs!
Old Dec 27, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by laoba
i have a 2005 wrx with prodrive springs. it is a very subtle drop and exactly what i wanted. no rubbing with the stock tires.. now i'm running 18x8 wheels 51mm offset running on 225/40/18... no rubbing issues at all

hey, do u have any pictures?? they would be greatly appreciated!

and also to everyone else, does the eibach drop the car more than the prodrives?
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yeah i wanna see pics of your guys cars



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