2009 Impreza STI Spec C Hatch
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A member on here once posted that, when their car finally arrived and it was discovered that it required new tyres, Torque not only covered the cost, but even rang him to ask his preferred brand before getting them fitted.
Was it discussed before bidding that, if the car required new consumables - tyres, pads, discs - upon its arrival in the UK, you would be responsible for covering the cost of these?
Was it discussed before bidding that, if the car required new consumables - tyres, pads, discs - upon its arrival in the UK, you would be responsible for covering the cost of these?
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That wasn't discussed. There personal import service video shows that their Japanese team look over the car before bidding. Would have thought they would have picked this up unless its bull****.
Been offered the tyres at trade......
Been offered the tyres at trade......
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Shame, cos the potenzas were part of the package, really stiff sidewalls, cost £ 240 a corner in Japan. Michelin supersports oem for S206, Dunlop sport 600 s used in states. I considered yoko AD08'S, settled for supersports, but they lack feedback of potenzas. Most euro tyres are way too soft in the sidewalls, including Goodyear.
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It's a shame about the Potenzas as I will never get to drive it with them on!
Service history is as follows:
· 07/11/09 – 1,093km
· 12/04/10 – 4,074km
· 19/09/10 – 6,811km
· 29/09/11 – 10,412km
· 21/09/13 – 20,414km
· 18/09/14 – 23,240km
· 07/09/15 – 24,696km
· 17/09/16 – 28,530km
Service history is as follows:
· 07/11/09 – 1,093km
· 12/04/10 – 4,074km
· 19/09/10 – 6,811km
· 29/09/11 – 10,412km
· 21/09/13 – 20,414km
· 18/09/14 – 23,240km
· 07/09/15 – 24,696km
· 17/09/16 – 28,530km
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A member on here once posted that, when their car finally arrived and it was discovered that it required new tyres, Torque not only covered the cost, but even rang him to ask his preferred brand before getting them fitted.
Was it discussed before bidding that, if the car required new consumables - tyres, pads, discs - upon its arrival in the UK, you would be responsible for covering the cost of these?
Was it discussed before bidding that, if the car required new consumables - tyres, pads, discs - upon its arrival in the UK, you would be responsible for covering the cost of these?
The Pirellis were truly awful on it, but thankfully someone else bought them off me.
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Unfortunately the Nankang NS2R's don't come in the right size for me, neither do the Federal 595 RSR's.
Gone for the old faithful Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetric 3.
Ordered my exhaust system today with Hayward and Scott, two week wait as it needs to be made. Full Turbo back 3" with sports cat and silencer. Stuck with quad pipes, thought about just one each side. £1500
This car better be fantastic!! Lol
Gone for the old faithful Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetric 3.
Ordered my exhaust system today with Hayward and Scott, two week wait as it needs to be made. Full Turbo back 3" with sports cat and silencer. Stuck with quad pipes, thought about just one each side. £1500
This car better be fantastic!! Lol
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Loving this car already and what you have planned for it, wish I had a yellow one now.
On the tyre front I was torn between the eagle f1, rainsport3 and dmack kinetic-s. Last 4 cars have always run rainsports with great return in handling and milage. Want to try the dmacks as a couple of mates run their rally options with great results on mixed surfaces and weather conditions. Just finding a stockest with the road options is tricker
enjoy once you get it
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On the tyre front I was torn between the eagle f1, rainsport3 and dmack kinetic-s. Last 4 cars have always run rainsports with great return in handling and milage. Want to try the dmacks as a couple of mates run their rally options with great results on mixed surfaces and weather conditions. Just finding a stockest with the road options is tricker
enjoy once you get it
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Well thanks to Hedgecutter putting doubt in my mind I tried to go for MPSS lol. However they can't get them in time for the IVA so it's the F1's this year lol
Choosing tyres is so hard as there are conflicting opinions on every brand. Even the MPSS have softish sidewalks.
See how I go with these. I've had them on a Mk5 Golf GTI I used to have.
Choosing tyres is so hard as there are conflicting opinions on every brand. Even the MPSS have softish sidewalks.
See how I go with these. I've had them on a Mk5 Golf GTI I used to have.
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Loving this car already and what you have planned for it, wish I had a yellow one now.
On the tyre front I was torn between the eagle f1, rainsport3 and dmack kinetic-s. Last 4 cars have always run rainsports with great return in handling and milage. Want to try the dmacks as a couple of mates run their rally options with great results on mixed surfaces and weather conditions. Just finding a stockest with the road options is tricker
enjoy once you get it
phil
On the tyre front I was torn between the eagle f1, rainsport3 and dmack kinetic-s. Last 4 cars have always run rainsports with great return in handling and milage. Want to try the dmacks as a couple of mates run their rally options with great results on mixed surfaces and weather conditions. Just finding a stockest with the road options is tricker
enjoy once you get it
phil
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think they will be my choice choice for the scoob shortly and if I can find them in 22's I'll put them on the missus X5 too
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Hayward and Scott exhaust was delivered to Torque GT on Friday. Paid customs charges on the wing lift kit Thursday so hopefully that will arrive any day.
I had arranged to buy a second hand Perrin strut brace from someone on here but he has gone off the grid.
I asked if the mods could now all be fitted etc but it's not looking likely for next week. That's another week gone!
Still waiting on dvla for registration :-(
I've got to be honest, I've lost a bit of the excitement as the wait has been so long. I'm sure it will come back once I have a collection date. Having said that it's getting sent straight to Chevron Motorsport after leaving Torque GT lol
I had arranged to buy a second hand Perrin strut brace from someone on here but he has gone off the grid.
I asked if the mods could now all be fitted etc but it's not looking likely for next week. That's another week gone!
Still waiting on dvla for registration :-(
I've got to be honest, I've lost a bit of the excitement as the wait has been so long. I'm sure it will come back once I have a collection date. Having said that it's getting sent straight to Chevron Motorsport after leaving Torque GT lol
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Hedgecutter and I discussed tyres about this time last year. I also went for the MSS'.
I personally haven't had his problem with the soft side walls and made sure i bought the XL's.
I find them even better than the Potenzas the car came in to the country on.
Obviously they could have been in worse condition than his.
I personally haven't had his problem with the soft side walls and made sure i bought the XL's.
I find them even better than the Potenzas the car came in to the country on.
Obviously they could have been in worse condition than his.
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A few teaser pics on Torque GT Instagram today. Next week I really do want some kind of timeframe. I'm missing out on a car meet Sunday which I never thought I would, plus two early morning runs with friends!