MY REPLICA WRC BUMPER PROJECT
Jan 29, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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From: S E London........ 555 Wagon Sqn
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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
Jan 29, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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Don't tempt me
Well found mate , that looks the dogs dangleys
Jan 29, 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
Jan 29, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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From: S E London........ 555 Wagon Sqn
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Well found mate , that looks the dogs dangleys
It certainly does and it's got me very tempted
Jan 29, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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It certainly does and it's got me very tempted
DO IT
Jan 29, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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DO IT
How did i know you was gonna say that
Jan 29, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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That's not WRC blue is it?? Not sure about the choice of rims either!!
Jan 29, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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That's not WRC blue is it?? Not sure about the choice of rims either!!
I agree full wrc replica Wagon
Jan 29, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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From: FPMSL It's only a FocaRSe !!!
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How you gonna do the rear arches?
Daren (ABW) done mine like this
Jan 29, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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From: "Engineering Perfection in Essex"
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
Jan 30, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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Was this the inspiration?
Any more pictures of this Subie???
RallyeX
Jan 30, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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From: Essex
looks spot on.
can't wait to see it on the car. locing the wagon idea too. would def turn a few heads!
Jan 30, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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From: in the woods...........555 Wagon Sqn
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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
Jan 30, 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
Jan 30, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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From: in the woods...........555 Wagon Sqn
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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
Jan 30, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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From: S E London........ 555 Wagon Sqn
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Shut it
Jan 30, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Shut it
zipped
Feb 3, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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Painted today off to be moulded now
I'm getting the mould monday or tuesday
Feb 3, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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Cool..
Feb 4, 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
Feb 4, 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
Feb 4, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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From: S E London........ 555 Wagon Sqn
Spacers are not really a good idea long term as they f*** up the wheel bearings
Feb 4, 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 .
Feb 4, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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From: S E London........ 555 Wagon Sqn
Cheers
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Any more pictures of this Subie???
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??
Feb 4, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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Any more pictures of this Subie???
Feb 4, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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From: Essex
Feb 4, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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The picture in Motorsport News had a lot more Red on it!!
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Photo-Motorsport.co.uk - Welcome
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be nice to the see WRC kit for the 06 model
Feb 7, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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From: Zed Ess Won Hay Tee
always wondered how wheel spacers can knacker bearings, when is should be no different from different offset wheels?
i know someone who has those exact WRC rims, who might be willing to part with 
