08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!

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Dec 18, 2010 | 06:08 PM
  #4321  
rob u have PM.
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Dec 18, 2010 | 06:44 PM
  #4322  
Ordered some items from Japan parts a couple of weeks ago, and they have arrived before presents I ordered online 4 weeks ago!!!

Mail service is a little slow to say the least
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Dec 18, 2010 | 07:25 PM
  #4323  
Quote: Just pull the fuse out hahaha
Yeah, then I loose everything!!!
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Dec 18, 2010 | 08:54 PM
  #4324  
Salsa-King you have PM in return
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Dec 18, 2010 | 09:09 PM
  #4325  
small vid of my bro enjoying his hatch this morning outside the shop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOE53ZqzNSs
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Dec 18, 2010 | 09:21 PM
  #4326  
wont let me view it mate it says its private
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Dec 18, 2010 | 09:24 PM
  #4327  
Quote: wont let me view it mate it says its private
ewps fixed
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Dec 20, 2010 | 09:04 AM
  #4328  
Great fun!
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Dec 20, 2010 | 09:56 AM
  #4329  
Sweet, braver man than me though in that tight space, that lampost looked way to close for my liking!!
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Dec 20, 2010 | 01:10 PM
  #4330  
Aaron : i thought that!!!

i have been hand-braking it 90 degrees from the main road to my drive, last night with the wife in the car i did it, only to slide sideways down the road!!!!
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Dec 20, 2010 | 01:45 PM
  #4331  
hehe, yep, I was at one point. They do get the back out nicely when the dccd is set to the back lowest setting
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Dec 21, 2010 | 04:00 PM
  #4332  
What is the best way to remove the chrome badges from the sides of the front arches without breaking them?
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Dec 21, 2010 | 07:47 PM
  #4333  
******* car - thought heater problems solved but oh no, back again!

Changed thermostat yesterday and lots of hot air but just pulled up now and hey ho no hot air. Felt bottom radiator hose and it's cold - any ideas what's going on?!

Car's going in as it's still under warranty so we'll have to see what they say - bloody frustrating though given how cold it is!
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Dec 21, 2010 | 09:44 PM
  #4334  
Quote: What is the best way to remove the chrome badges from the sides of the front arches without breaking them?

STi
Best watch this & follow the clips & really simple to do.

Hope it helps.

Del
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Dec 22, 2010 | 03:48 PM
  #4335  
Subaru Front Fogs.. I've got a price.. £245+vat + fitting!

if i want fogs + reverse sensors..... fitted = £650.
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Dec 22, 2010 | 03:58 PM
  #4336  
You can fit the fogs yourself, ever so simple, 1/1.5 hours tops.
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Dec 22, 2010 | 04:01 PM
  #4337  
Bit cheaper here, oh and try to get before the VAT goes up.

http://www.subarupartsstore.co.uk/pr...Kit_H4510FG040
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Dec 22, 2010 | 06:46 PM
  #4338  
cheers for the link, I take it that comes with the steering column stem to replace the normal one?
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Dec 22, 2010 | 08:35 PM
  #4339  
yes it comes with the whole lot, even the relay lol
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Dec 22, 2010 | 09:39 PM
  #4340  
well don't need thm just yet. the offer on my car was.. better.. but just not enough for me to deal.

oh well.... no rush.






back on track... where's all the car pix gone?? lol

not sure what colour to now look at. lol

not prepared to pay the premium on a white car... like I'm being told by some dealers.
Grey a possibliity...
Red.. possible...

now.. what does the WRC Blue look like???
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Dec 22, 2010 | 10:16 PM
  #4341  
Quote: STi
Best watch this & follow the clips & really simple to do.

Hope it helps.

Del
Perfect mate, thanks for the link.
All fitted now after the hassle of removing the sticky back tape from the old ones

Pics to follow.
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Dec 23, 2010 | 08:25 AM
  #4342  
Yep it took me longer to clean up the mess from the old tape than it did to remove and replace the originals.
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Dec 23, 2010 | 11:16 PM
  #4343  
Quote: thats pre registered car though, ours is brand new unregistered sat with no plates on and the warrenty hasnt even been activated on it. lol

pre registered cars for 2010 wont be 08 cars I can assure you of that.
no you can't!!!!LOL
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Dec 23, 2010 | 11:32 PM
  #4344  
Quote: no you can't!!!!LOL
It's was registered It just had no plates fitted after I found out lol

Year:
2010 OCT
Colour:

San Remo Red
Interior:

Two-tone Grey Suede- Effect Anthracite
Gearbox:

Manual
Mileage:

10
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Dec 23, 2010 | 11:58 PM
  #4345  
I went out today with my 08WRX to pull my girlfriends car out of the snow (C3 Picasso Boat), which worked pretty well and easy. While pulling out I wasn't focussed on my car but more on here and the behavior.

Now I was pulling a few seconds with my handbrake on , heard a squeeling noise and smelled bad for a sec.. Damn, I was pretty scared, I could beat myself into the ground that moment!! I went back home again without any traction problems on ice/snow etc so I guess my car is still working normal as his AWD system..

My Q is, could this little dumb action do any harm on my beloved car?? If its just the parkbrake shoes/discs, I guess it isnt really a problem. But I heart that it isn't good for a WRX (not the STi) drifting with a handbrake cause the differential is ... ?

Can anyone explain what could go wrong, or can be damaged?

Damn, I feel terrible now...
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Dec 24, 2010 | 12:11 AM
  #4346  
There wont be anything wrong inside, My handbrake squeels like a pig if you pull it on while the car is moving. the awd should be ok in the car to be fair they are harder than you could imagine. maybe at worst you'll need to re-adjust the handbrake
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Dec 28, 2010 | 10:52 AM
  #4347  
slightly off Pix thread topic... but as this threads covering the Hatches...

just done my wifes car insurance on her Focus (54plate.. value £4k) £308 Fc- 9yrs+ NCP... I'm named driver too on it.


So why the quote was there edited the car details with same cover albeit lower milage use.

prices came in the same for a 2009 330s & STi TypeUK = £465 (Fc with NCP)


made my day.... it's only £130 more than I pay on the roadster with 100bhp and car value £6k lol
and only £160 more than she pays for the focus.


Not sure if putting me as main driver makes any difference to a quote, but still don't think price looks bad as it is!!
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Dec 28, 2010 | 11:52 AM
  #4348  
ye insurance is quite good on the hatch but the tax makes up for the saving on the insurance!!!!
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Dec 28, 2010 | 11:59 AM
  #4349  
stop it!! i didn't think of that
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Dec 28, 2010 | 04:53 PM
  #4350  
bought a new Karcher, a 1600W trolley one from Tesco, was £200 down to £90

*** me its good


my STI was black and the grime was solid on the bodywork, the old karcher didnt budge anything, the new one blasted off the top layer which impressed me

then i hook up the snow lance and **** me, the extra power covers the car with foam and it doesnt run at all

the wifes car was almost clean after i blasted off the foam, the 19" RS rims didnt even need a brush!!! great news as I hate the hundreds of spokes lol


the STI needed a wash with shampoo and towel but its now gleaming!!!

people must think i'm mad, washing both cars in a t shirt with it raining and light almost gone lol

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