08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!
28 December 2010, 06:42 PM
#4351
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you are mad lol
is the washer that has the patio cleaning tool too?
I've had a subaru update to cars that come up for sale.....
this is on the listing today.... 09/2009 WRX STi 330s £23500 (19500 miles)
http://www.pentagon-subaru.co.uk/use...dt-detail-menu
who had it before??? lol
is the washer that has the patio cleaning tool too?
I've had a subaru update to cars that come up for sale.....
this is on the listing today.... 09/2009 WRX STi 330s £23500 (19500 miles)
http://www.pentagon-subaru.co.uk/use...dt-detail-menu
who had it before??? lol
28 December 2010, 10:54 PM
#4354
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Ok so today was really my first chance to drive the hatch. After reading many reviews and watching many youtube videos with top gear and fith gear and edmunds to name but a few.
In comparison to the hawk the hatch doesnt handle that well but then it had EXE-TC fitted but then hawk in standard form would have been easily beaten. My main gripe is what i knew before buying the hatch is the disconnection from the driving experience but im able to live or get use to it.
Now for the power,the hawk as you know was running 360/387 and the hatch is 305\300. The power delivery in the hatch is soo good compared to the hawk. This is probably down to a combination of being a lighter car than the hawk and my confidence in the gearbox
As for the interior all i can say is that its a much better place to be than the hawk. The different power settings are always on sport sharp and as for the diff settings well that still a mystery at this stage lol.
In comparison to the hawk the hatch doesnt handle that well but then it had EXE-TC fitted but then hawk in standard form would have been easily beaten. My main gripe is what i knew before buying the hatch is the disconnection from the driving experience but im able to live or get use to it.
Now for the power,the hawk as you know was running 360/387 and the hatch is 305\300. The power delivery in the hatch is soo good compared to the hawk. This is probably down to a combination of being a lighter car than the hawk and my confidence in the gearbox
As for the interior all i can say is that its a much better place to be than the hawk. The different power settings are always on sport sharp and as for the diff settings well that still a mystery at this stage lol.
29 December 2010, 08:21 AM
#4355
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Well the wife has said i can't have one like that, as she'll not be seen dead popping to tesco and getting a baby/seat out th eback doors in the mother/baby parking bay!
Ok so today was really my first chance to drive the hatch. After reading many reviews and watching many youtube videos with top gear and fith gear and edmunds to name but a few.
In comparison to the hawk the hatch doesnt handle that well but then it had EXE-TC fitted but then hawk in standard form would have been easily beaten. My main gripe is what i knew before buying the hatch is the disconnection from the driving experience but im able to live or get use to it.
Now for the power,the hawk as you know was running 360/387 and the hatch is 305\300. The power delivery in the hatch is soo good compared to the hawk. This is probably down to a combination of being a lighter car than the hawk and my confidence in the gearbox
As for the interior all i can say is that its a much better place to be than the hawk. The different power settings are always on sport sharp and as for the diff settings well that still a mystery at this stage lol.
In comparison to the hawk the hatch doesnt handle that well but then it had EXE-TC fitted but then hawk in standard form would have been easily beaten. My main gripe is what i knew before buying the hatch is the disconnection from the driving experience but im able to live or get use to it.
Now for the power,the hawk as you know was running 360/387 and the hatch is 305\300. The power delivery in the hatch is soo good compared to the hawk. This is probably down to a combination of being a lighter car than the hawk and my confidence in the gearbox
As for the interior all i can say is that its a much better place to be than the hawk. The different power settings are always on sport sharp and as for the diff settings well that still a mystery at this stage lol.
which one did you test drive/where?
are you thinking of getting one?
29 December 2010, 09:03 AM
#4356
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While we are on the diff question, ive had minefor 2 months now and can u vetrans answer it for me
In normal mode all auto the bias is towards the back 58 42 split and u notice when in the snow the baCk kicks out if u pop it in + im presuming this alters anybody know how much goes to the front ?
Ok now the dif what do all the little bars do on manual ?
In the old days in y mates audi quattro im talking 1992 the square ones u could lock the diff that ment all the wheels turned at once same in a land rover if your really stuck u lock them all and it helps move the car, is subarus the same you lock
them and all wheels turn the same time ? If not whats the benifit?
Thanks
In normal mode all auto the bias is towards the back 58 42 split and u notice when in the snow the baCk kicks out if u pop it in + im presuming this alters anybody know how much goes to the front ?
Ok now the dif what do all the little bars do on manual ?
In the old days in y mates audi quattro im talking 1992 the square ones u could lock the diff that ment all the wheels turned at once same in a land rover if your really stuck u lock them all and it helps move the car, is subarus the same you lock
them and all wheels turn the same time ? If not whats the benifit?
Thanks
29 December 2010, 02:34 PM
#4358
you are mad lol
is the washer that has the patio cleaning tool too?
I've had a subaru update to cars that come up for sale.....
this is on the listing today.... 09/2009 WRX STi 330s £23500 (19500 miles)
http://www.pentagon-subaru.co.uk/use...dt-detail-menu
who had it before??? lol
is the washer that has the patio cleaning tool too?
I've had a subaru update to cars that come up for sale.....
this is on the listing today.... 09/2009 WRX STi 330s £23500 (19500 miles)
http://www.pentagon-subaru.co.uk/use...dt-detail-menu
who had it before??? lol
Its had an engine replacement and a turbocharger a month later
29 December 2010, 03:11 PM
#4359
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^^^^^ sounds a good car then is that why the price is £1k less than other 330S' out there, or should it be cheaper... more £20k?
thought I might have a run out Monday to look at it anyway.. take the wife outfor lunch etc etc.. for her to still say.. 'we're not having a car covered in stickers!!!'
is that why the price is £1k less than other 330S' out there, or should it be cheaper... more £20k?thought I might have a run out Monday to look at it anyway.. take the wife outfor lunch etc etc.. for her to still say.. 'we're not having a car covered in stickers!!!'
29 December 2010, 03:20 PM
#4360
It was a lad in his early 30's that owned it from brampton carlisle. cant vouch for how the car was treated in his time of ownership, The vinyl's have been on since new and cost just over £1200 to do.
The huge spoiler was just a latest edition to the car, Only been on 2 months tops. easy enough to remove it as its just screwed up to the glass with plates either side.
It will be 1k cheaper than the rest due to the vinyls as no-one really like them to be honest.
The huge spoiler was just a latest edition to the car, Only been on 2 months tops. easy enough to remove it as its just screwed up to the glass with plates either side.
It will be 1k cheaper than the rest due to the vinyls as no-one really like them to be honest.
29 December 2010, 03:36 PM
#4361
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^^^
I did see it on PH a few weeks ago for sale.
Think the stckers are eough to put anyone off.... mainly my Wife.
I love in ya face.... but Ken Block In Ya Face migt be a bit too much.
Is the new engine + turbo an issue though?
I did see it on PH a few weeks ago for sale.
Think the stckers are eough to put anyone off.... mainly my Wife.
I love in ya face.... but Ken Block In Ya Face migt be a bit too much.
Is the new engine + turbo an issue though?
29 December 2010, 07:13 PM
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It was a lad in his early 30's that owned it from brampton carlisle. cant vouch for how the car was treated in his time of ownership, The vinyl's have been on since new and cost just over £1200 to do.
The huge spoiler was just a latest edition to the car, Only been on 2 months tops. easy enough to remove it as its just screwed up to the glass with plates either side.
It will be 1k cheaper than the rest due to the vinyls as no-one really like them to be honest.
The huge spoiler was just a latest edition to the car, Only been on 2 months tops. easy enough to remove it as its just screwed up to the glass with plates either side.
It will be 1k cheaper than the rest due to the vinyls as no-one really like them to be honest.
29 December 2010, 09:17 PM
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29 December 2010, 11:45 PM
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Only down side to the day was after being for a spin in your car mine feels like one of those pedal cars from Bugsy Malone - eagerly awaiting that parts list matey-boy!
Cheers, Neil.
30 December 2010, 12:34 AM
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^^^
what's the difference?
what's the difference?
30 December 2010, 11:36 AM
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You're more than welcome Rob and good to meet you too. Hilarious following you back to the A1 and watching all the old biddies jump 3 foot in the air every time your howitzer went off!
Only down side to the day was after being for a spin in your car mine feels like one of those pedal cars from Bugsy Malone - eagerly awaiting that parts list matey-boy!
Cheers, Neil.
Only down side to the day was after being for a spin in your car mine feels like one of those pedal cars from Bugsy Malone - eagerly awaiting that parts list matey-boy!
Cheers, Neil.
Was heading to Aberdeen yesterday though
30 December 2010, 08:31 PM
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You're more than welcome Rob and good to meet you too. Hilarious following you back to the A1 and watching all the old biddies jump 3 foot in the air every time your howitzer went off!
Only down side to the day was after being for a spin in your car mine feels like one of those pedal cars from Bugsy Malone - eagerly awaiting that parts list matey-boy!
Cheers, Neil.
Only down side to the day was after being for a spin in your car mine feels like one of those pedal cars from Bugsy Malone - eagerly awaiting that parts list matey-boy!
Cheers, Neil.
I was in fits of laughter about it going through the main street Just waiting for an updated parts pricing for the list
31 December 2010, 01:18 PM
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Had an STi hatch behind me on Runcorn express way yesterday, and I still say they have emormous road presence. The wide stance looks great in the rear view mirror.
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01 January 2011, 04:31 PM
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Happy New Year .. from a non hatch owner (for now) lol
01 January 2011, 05:56 PM
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First wash of the new year done, snow foamed (thanks James), dried with my new polished bliss drying towel and 2 coats of poorboys wheel sealant on the speedlines, think that will do for the 1st!