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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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Hunter alignment machine, Frayz?

Not scanning the print out from my last alignment on one, it was a bit pissed beforehand.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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Yeah all their jigs are Hunters mate. Nice bit of kit
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 11:46 PM
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WOW! just wow this is so well built!
Its simply so amazing that i got stuck here reading all 69 pages in once.
normaly ive been sleeping for atleast 2 hours already but damn couldent resist to go to the next page :P, beds calls!

Cheers from Sweden
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 06:24 AM
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Frayz hears that alot it is a epic build all done by the man himself.SJ.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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Nice drive by

Wait till you see what 627 is like
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Lol, Peter, I've over 570 if I want it but never bother.
On my local roads, the 525 is plenty, unusable in any more than one whole gear, if I feel the need for more I just add meth and twist the dial. Lol.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Sounds really nice Frayz see aren't you glad she hasn't sold I think you will struggle to find anythin else with such a big grin factor
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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Rather wintery down here in Essexville today.

Came home to find The Bomber looking rather chilly with her cover off as she's due a wash. Too cool not to take some snaps.
Check out the blue pearl in the black paint as she sports the Bombsicles

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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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Bombiscles...you gheyer
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 10:48 PM
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 11:02 PM
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Do they do cream for that
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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Thanks for sharing your experience, in all it's detail, precision and emotional exhaustion to everybody here. I'm considering an all-weather project to accompany my Honda S2000 and this has given me motivation and showcased what an impreza can be like with time, patience, discipline and persistence.

I look forward to seeing what you do next - as I'm sure most of SN will be. I'm based near Braintree in Essex so I may see you on my travels.

Bottom line - don't sell it, savour it and keep it. You'd only ever look back with regret if you sold it after this much effort went into it.

Great project, great car, great read.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by C7 JFW
Thanks for sharing your experience, in all it's detail, precision and emotional exhaustion to everybody here. I'm considering an all-weather project to accompany my Honda S2000 and this has given me motivation and showcased what an impreza can be like with time, patience, discipline and persistence.

I look forward to seeing what you do next - as I'm sure most of SN will be. I'm based near Braintree in Essex so I may see you on my travels.

Bottom line - don't sell it, savour it and keep it. You'd only ever look back with regret if you sold it after this much effort went into it.

Great project, great car, great read.

Cheers for the kind words mate. Much appreciated.

My custom Essex Subaru Owners Club shirt arrived today.
Had my car graphic put on the back, came out pretty good. Ive also got 6 litres of Motul 300V competition sitting downstairs ready for her 3k mile oil change. Think ill do that tomorrow

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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 12:33 AM
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Love the graphic Frayz
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 02:28 PM
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T-shirt looks smart
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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Something I've been meaning to do for a while but not got around to it.
Made up a little polycarbonate under vent shield for when the weathers bad. Initially the polycarbonate one was to be used as a template for either aluminium or carbon. But since fitted I think this looks quite cool.
Spaced from the vent so still allows heat to escape while protecting the motor from the bulk of rainwater when stationary. The depression created above the vent keeps water out on the move.
Held in with some nice alloy M5 button heads to keep the look neat.

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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 01:16 PM
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Excellent Frayz as always said attention to detail is definitely your forte. Still have to get myself one of these then a trip Upto see you

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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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Nice work.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Looks spot on mate, I'm planning something similar when I add my bonnet vent
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Great idea Frayz and clear as well
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Old May 7, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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Zero traction in 1st gear, hooks up in 2nd.
525bhp, no LC or ALS.

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Old May 7, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Sounds awesome mate
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Old May 7, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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Fantastic sound Frayz brilliant clip

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Old May 7, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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Ditto, sounds great!
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Covered about 4k miles on this filter now so decided to try out the K&N filter recharge kit.
Kit comes with a cleaning/degreaser and fresh filter oil.

I didn't realise how dirty it had become. I'll let the pics do the talking.

Job worth doing I think you'll agree

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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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I was amazed how dirty my old RCM one was whe I cleaned, but doing the job with the proper kit makes the world of difference
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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PS, can you PM me a price for one of your inner wing covers, ideally a factory second as I'd need to cut it up for the FMIC pipework
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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Looks brilliant Frayz, amazing how dirty that was.... Suggested cleaning intervals now every 2,000 miles
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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Am I right in reading in the past some folk run with a type of "sock" over the filter which you can simply remove and put in the washer? I seem to think this was specifically for extreme bad wet weather, or dusty climates, yet it posed no threat to the air intake flow??

Just curious

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Ps. Top work Frayz as usual
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob Day
Am I right in reading in the past some folk run with a type of "sock" over the filter which you can simply remove and put in the washer? I seem to think this was specifically for extreme bad wet weather, or dusty climates, yet it posed no threat to the air intake flow??

Just curious

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Ps. Top work Frayz as usual
My boss has a K&N cone filter on his Harley, obviously it's
Not under a bonnet so exposed to all thr elements (and bugs) while driving along. When he had it serviced and Christmas it came
Back with a black sock thingy over it, he was told it won't affect performance at all. Plus it's K&N branded, so a similar thing may be available for us.
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