08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!
08 February 2011, 06:42 PM
#4831
It's easy to me as I've pulled that many hatch engines apart for rebuilds + We've got all the specialist tools here lol. Turns out the distinct possibility that the cosworth gaskets that were fitted to mine were more suited to the hawkeye, apparently they now make a different one for the hatch with more of a reinforced area around the water jacket at the bottom on the cylinder, but this gasket isn't usable on a hawkeye so there must be some slight differences in the head design. but I'm happy enough that it wasnt a build fault it was a simple component that isn't really up to the job with the cylinder head and block design... Just now patiently waiting for cosworth to deliver me the new parts I require and we are good to go again...
08 February 2011, 06:51 PM
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It's easy to me as I've pulled that many hatch engines apart for rebuilds + We've got all the specialist tools here lol. Turns out the distinct possibility that the cosworth gaskets that were fitted to mine were more suited to the hawkeye, apparently they now make a different one for the hatch with more of a reinforced area around the water jacket at the bottom on the cylinder, but this gasket isn't usable on a hawkeye so there must be some slight differences in the head design. but I'm happy enough that it wasnt a build fault it was a simple component that isn't really up to the job with the cylinder head and block design... Just now patiently waiting for cosworth to deliver me the new parts I require and we are good to go again...
08 February 2011, 07:49 PM
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5050 SMD bulbs rae brighter than LEDs 
I've fitted the 9x 5050SMDs
(you can get them from here.. http://www.neoquip.com/shop/bulbs_12...Bulbs_166.html in either the 9 or the 13)
Bit fiddly to get to them, remove the plasic screw clips under the wheel arch, turn the wheel inwards to make it easy to get to, then ease the plasic trim away so you can get your arm up to reach the side light holder, when your hands on it, twist it out the holder and then you can remove the bulb, once removed, put back in and twist to lock in place. (The 'stem' will be on the outter side, you'll know what I mean when you feel it with your hand)
One side done..
in place..
both done..
with HID's on too
what do you think?
I've fitted the 9x 5050SMDs (you can get them from here.. http://www.neoquip.com/shop/bulbs_12...Bulbs_166.html in either the 9 or the 13)
Bit fiddly to get to them, remove the plasic screw clips under the wheel arch, turn the wheel inwards to make it easy to get to, then ease the plasic trim away so you can get your arm up to reach the side light holder, when your hands on it, twist it out the holder and then you can remove the bulb, once removed, put back in and twist to lock in place. (The 'stem' will be on the outter side, you'll know what I mean when you feel it with your hand)
One side done..
in place..
both done..
with HID's on too
what do you think?
looks good !!
08 February 2011, 10:15 PM
#4837
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lovely, really pleased, just need a blessed hand book for everything 
It's great driving round a 30mph.. and everyone looking and me knowing I've 330bhp to burn away from everything if I need to
Its a pure bright white, that has a slight clean blu look to it, goes better with the Blu look of the HIDs.
I've put some 13's in my Smart car and the 9's in the wifes Focus and our Corsa Combi Van.
Did find the really cold weather they were 'cold' temperamental, on the van one looked like it had gone out, took it out, tested it and nothing up with it, re fitted and its been fine, think the cold shocked everything lol
It's great driving round a 30mph.. and everyone looking and me knowing I've 330bhp to burn away from everything if I need to
Its a pure bright white, that has a slight clean blu look to it, goes better with the Blu look of the HIDs.
I've put some 13's in my Smart car and the 9's in the wifes Focus and our Corsa Combi Van.
Did find the really cold weather they were 'cold' temperamental, on the van one looked like it had gone out, took it out, tested it and nothing up with it, re fitted and its been fine, think the cold shocked everything lol
09 February 2011, 12:25 AM
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The GTR
I test drove loads of cars and this was the only car that made me think the change was worth it.
I need to think twice before I go anywhere in it, I could jump in the Subaru without worrying. These are photos of it before it had been valeted and through Middlehursts work shop. Middlehursts were brilliant and I love the car. MPG almost identical to the subaru.
in a really good way.
09 February 2011, 08:17 AM
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Nice car Chris 
There must be at least four GTRs I see around here on a regular basis. Thats far more than I see hatch STi's lol Mrs was selling her house and some young mid-20's plumber came around for a viewing in a dark grey / graphite GTR. She told me off for taking a pic of it on the drive haha.
How do you find it size wise as they do look huuuuge ?
Simon
There must be at least four GTRs I see around here on a regular basis. Thats far more than I see hatch STi's lol
Mrs was selling her house and some young mid-20's plumber came around for a viewing in a dark grey / graphite GTR. She told me off for taking a pic of it on the drive haha.How do you find it size wise as they do look huuuuge ?
Simon
09 February 2011, 08:43 AM
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Tony - that chap probably parked where there were empty spaces either side. Then came back to find you and the other car snuggled up next to his
09 February 2011, 11:12 AM
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5050 SMD bulbs rae brighter than LEDs I've fitted the 9x 5050SMDs
(you can get them from here.. http://www.neoquip.com/shop/bulbs_12...Bulbs_166.html in either the 9 or the 13)
Bit fiddly to get to them, remove the plasic screw clips under the wheel arch, turn the wheel inwards to make it easy to get to, then ease the plasic trim away so you can get your arm up to reach the side light holder, when your hands on it, twist it out the holder and then you can remove the bulb, once removed, put back in and twist to lock in place. (The 'stem' will be on the outter side, you'll know what I mean when you feel it with your hand)
One side done..
in place..
both done..
with HID's on too
what do you think?
I've fitted the 9x 5050SMDs (you can get them from here.. http://www.neoquip.com/shop/bulbs_12...Bulbs_166.html in either the 9 or the 13)
Bit fiddly to get to them, remove the plasic screw clips under the wheel arch, turn the wheel inwards to make it easy to get to, then ease the plasic trim away so you can get your arm up to reach the side light holder, when your hands on it, twist it out the holder and then you can remove the bulb, once removed, put back in and twist to lock in place. (The 'stem' will be on the outter side, you'll know what I mean when you feel it with your hand)
One side done..
in place..
both done..
with HID's on too
what do you think?
Main beam - what did you do to yours?
09 February 2011, 06:39 PM
#4845
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pull your finger out. lol
09 February 2011, 06:56 PM
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I have been talking with a bloke on ebay about tax disc holders with 330s engraved on the back & he has cam up with these.
What you think?
tax disc
tax disc black
Del
What you think?
tax disc
tax disc black
Del
10 February 2011, 10:14 AM
#4848
Don't suppose you've got a picture of them Rob?
Subaru should really update their website more often.
And they're £20 on here
http://www.subarupartsstore.co.uk/pr...olders_SDM5003
Subaru should really update their website more often.
And they're £20 on here
http://www.subarupartsstore.co.uk/pr...olders_SDM5003
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10 February 2011, 09:56 PM
#4854
Don't suppose you've got a picture of them Rob?
Subaru should really update their website more often.
And they're £20 on here
http://www.subarupartsstore.co.uk/pr...olders_SDM5003
Subaru should really update their website more often.
And they're £20 on here
http://www.subarupartsstore.co.uk/pr...olders_SDM5003
£20 seems a hell of an uplift in price
10 February 2011, 10:01 PM
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Fingers crossed they still are!
11 February 2011, 07:09 AM
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I thought it says in the 330s brochure they are fade free.
11 February 2011, 10:12 AM
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11 February 2011, 01:47 PM
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salesmans dream.... they saw me coming..
I'm still waiting to be connect to Metasat.. two weeks on!!!!
I'm still waiting to be connect to Metasat.. two weeks on!!!!