MY REPLICA WRC BUMPER PROJECT
29 January 2007, 08:50 PM
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I've already got rear arch and door extensions , Using H&R bolt on wheel spacers . I'd love to do a wagon Scoobymag had a picture of one once looked the nuts . I'm in Essex m8
Don't tempt me
29 January 2007, 08:53 PM
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Don't tempt me
Well found mate , that looks the dogs dangleys
29 January 2007, 08:55 PM
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have you got the wheels yet?
i know someone who has those exact WRC rims, who might be willing to part with
I haven't no . Ask him nicely please
29 January 2007, 09:00 PM
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Well found mate , that looks the dogs dangleys
It certainly does and it's got me very tempted
29 January 2007, 09:02 PM
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It certainly does and it's got me very tempted
DO IT
29 January 2007, 09:05 PM
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DO IT
How did i know you was gonna say that
29 January 2007, 09:30 PM
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That's not WRC blue is it?? Not sure about the choice of rims either!!
But me likey very much!!!!
Needs bonnet, wing mirrors and of cours the ABW work of art front bumper.
29 January 2007, 09:35 PM
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That's not WRC blue is it?? Not sure about the choice of rims either!!
But me likey very much!!!!
Needs bonnet, wing mirrors and of cours the ABW work of art front bumper.
I agree full wrc replica Wagon
29 January 2007, 10:08 PM
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How you gonna do the rear arches?
Daren (ABW) done mine like this
29 January 2007, 11:29 PM
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Dal the red bumper looks amazing.. looked stunning when we see her at prodrive
Are you gonna waste the rear part of the front arches just like the genuine WRC items?
I think you should
30 January 2007, 01:50 AM
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Was this the inspiration?
Any more pictures of this Subie???
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30 January 2007, 09:26 AM
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looks spot on.
can't wait to see it on the car. locing the wagon idea too. would def turn a few heads!
30 January 2007, 12:53 PM
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I agree full wrc replica Wagon
would look v cool, but is there much of a weight penalty?
not very stealthy either Ian
30 January 2007, 02:44 PM
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would look v cool, but is there much of a weight penalty?
not very stealthy either Ian
I know, maybe i'll have to change it to something like wide boy
30 January 2007, 03:03 PM
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I know, maybe i'll have to change it to something like wide boy
no there is defo an opening there but I'm avoiding it
30 January 2007, 03:15 PM
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Shut it
30 January 2007, 03:29 PM
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03 February 2007, 10:10 PM
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Painted today off to be moulded now
I'm getting the mould monday or tuesday
03 February 2007, 10:17 PM
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Cool..
04 February 2007, 09:03 PM
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So what size wheels would be needed to fill the arches on this or is it all down to the offset
04 February 2007, 09:13 PM
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So what size wheels would be needed to fill the arches on this or is it all down to the offset
Just space the wheels out mate
04 February 2007, 09:24 PM
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Spacers are not really a good idea long term as they f*** up the wheel bearings
04 February 2007, 09:30 PM
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Spacers are not really a good idea long term as they f*** up the wheel bearings
Dpends which one's you use mate ! I've spoke to a lot of people and had a lot of different opinions on this . Everyone I know who runs spacers have had no problem atall .
04 February 2007, 09:34 PM
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Cheers
04 February 2007, 09:44 PM
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Any more pictures of this Subie???
RallyeX
It looks like Mark Higgins BRC 07 car... Can't find any pictures apart from one in Motorsport news... And its not that good...
Anyone get more info from prodrive??
04 February 2007, 09:48 PM
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Any more pictures of this Subie???
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04 February 2007, 09:50 PM
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The picture in Motorsport News had a lot more Red on it!!
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07 February 2007, 05:14 PM
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be nice to the see WRC kit for the 06 model
07 February 2007, 05:27 PM
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always wondered how wheel spacers can knacker bearings, when is should be no different from different offset wheels?