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Old 29 January 2007, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ABW
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

Old 29 January 2007, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Granby
Don't tempt me

Well found mate , that looks the dogs dangleys
Old 29 January 2007, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by flat4
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
Old 29 January 2007, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ABW
Well found mate , that looks the dogs dangleys
It certainly does and it's got me very tempted
Old 29 January 2007, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Granby
It certainly does and it's got me very tempted
DO IT
Old 29 January 2007, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ABW
DO IT
How did i know you was gonna say that
Old 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.
Old 29 January 2007, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Mangel
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
Old 29 January 2007, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Mangel
How you gonna do the rear arches?

Daren (ABW) done mine like this

Old 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
Old 30 January 2007, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot
Was this the inspiration?

Any more pictures of this Subie???

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Old 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!
Old 30 January 2007, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ABW
I agree full wrc replica Wagon
would look v cool, but is there much of a weight penalty?

not very stealthy either Ian
Old 30 January 2007, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by trails
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
Old 30 January 2007, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Granby
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
Old 30 January 2007, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by trails
no there is defo an opening there but I'm avoiding it
Shut it
Old 30 January 2007, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Granby
Shut it
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Old 03 February 2007, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ABW
Painted today off to be moulded now
I'm getting the mould monday or tuesday
Old 03 February 2007, 10:17 PM
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Cool..
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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

Old 04 February 2007, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Granby
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
Old 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
Old 04 February 2007, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Granby
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 .
Old 04 February 2007, 09:34 PM
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Cheers
Old 04 February 2007, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by RallyeX
Any more pictures of this Subie???

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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??
Old 04 February 2007, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RallyeX
Any more pictures of this Subie???

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Old 04 February 2007, 09:50 PM
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Old 04 February 2007, 10:02 PM
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The picture in Motorsport News had a lot more Red on it!!




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be nice to the see WRC kit for the 06 model
Old 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?


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