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Old 11 July 2011, 02:01 PM
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Man was I not a happy bunny. I think thr effects I was going for could look good, but I'm saying sod it and having the wheels shot blasted and powder coated instead.

Looks nice and glossy, where as the prvious stuff was matt. Pity I can't use them.

I might have to have some off you later in the year and replace the external stuff thats been contaminated with wax I think.
Old 11 July 2011, 02:20 PM
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i've just stuck some to the dash, the stereo surround

gonna do some more later
the cabin is boiling hot at about 28 deg C at the moment so the vinyl is sweet to work with.
Old 11 July 2011, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rb5 286
i've just stuck some to the dash, the stereo surround

gonna do some more later
the cabin is boiling hot at about 28 deg C at the moment so the vinyl is sweet to work with.
Are you gonna try the door rests, am interested as I have a roll of gloss black that I was thinking of trying?
Old 11 July 2011, 03:40 PM
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just done the upper door bit

door rests will not be able to be done in one piece if going into the deel handle bit
Old 11 July 2011, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rb5 286
just done the upper door bit

door rests will not be able to be done in one piece if going into the deel handle bit
That's what I thought, was thinking as to how many parts it would need though
Old 11 July 2011, 03:54 PM
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I looked at the lower door handles and came to the same conclusion as Mark. Its teh reason I was going down the hydrographic route. Problem is I just couldn't get it to work properly.
Old 11 July 2011, 04:35 PM
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you will be able to push in about 20-30mm all round from the top

i would then fit a piece to the bottom so a flap all round comes up the verticals

then a strip going horizantally around all 4 inner faceswide enuff to cover the top and bottom flapson teh verticals
Old 11 July 2011, 07:03 PM
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when will someone do the ROOF???
Old 11 July 2011, 08:11 PM
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Toying with doing mine but can't decide, if I go carbon it will be the only carbon on the car.
Old 12 July 2011, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by salsa-king
when will someone do the ROOF???
why?
Old 12 July 2011, 09:14 AM
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Ok, well finally got round to changing my splitter, been undecided as to what to get for months and finally decided on the below, was about to order from the states but one finally appeared in the UK and looked the same so went ahead and ordered it, arrived yesterday so fitted it last night. Not a bad fit but decided to bin the fixings it came with and use 8mm stainless nut and bolts instead which have secured it really well.

Was getting a little dark towards the end so may whip off when I have some time and centre up a little more, did have to drill a few more holes but worth it for peace of mind.

Really happy with the look, just that little bit more aggresive than my old STI lip and more resembles the lip I had on my Hawk, think I needed it with the low offset wheels, thats what I told my wife anyway!

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Old 12 July 2011, 09:18 AM
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Like it

Wonder if plod will though, as the horizontal edge is not pedestrian friendly
Old 12 July 2011, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by StanS
Like it

Wonder if plod will though, as the horizontal edge is not pedestrian friendly
Same concept as the hawkeye version so should be OK I would have thought. And made from nice soft deformable PU as well isn't it?
Old 12 July 2011, 10:38 AM
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very nice Aaron

finishing touch needed I think






on another note here's what I got up to yesterday
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Old 12 July 2011, 12:40 PM
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Copy cat

Question is, should we do the rest of the cars
Old 12 July 2011, 01:52 PM
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need some new tyres for the original 330s alloys, got a new set coming next week under warranty.
what would you guys recommend, and what sort of price.
def need 2 but if the price is right will do all 4.

carlos..
Old 12 July 2011, 02:34 PM
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Cheers guys

Rheid, yes its PU so nice and flexible.

Mark, quite liking that, may have some in matt black when I'm back from my hols, are they pre cut, a good fit and easy to fit?

Carlos, I've been very impressed with my Sessanta's (sp) and a bargain to boot, about £130 a corner IIRC, good in wet and dry and not too noisy, but not as quite as some!
Old 12 July 2011, 03:51 PM
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Hi guys,

Anyone know what cc the injectors are on a Type UK MY08 STI? I've been told they're slightly higher than the normal 550cc 'pinks'?

Stu
Old 12 July 2011, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Arronb

Mark, quite liking that, may have some in matt black when I'm back from my hols, are they pre cut, a good fit and easy to fit?
yes pre-cut
yes good fit
yes just a little bit of lining up


Originally Posted by Arronb
Carlos, I've been very impressed with my Sessanta's (sp) and a bargain to boot, about £130 a corner IIRC, good in wet and dry and not too noisy, but not as quite as some!
ditto

Last edited by rb5 286; 12 July 2011 at 03:56 PM. Reason: edit to say, come over to me and I'll fit em, can do gbnuts too, he needs some also ;) ;) nudge
Old 12 July 2011, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by nullfork
Hi guys,

Anyone know what cc the injectors are on a Type UK MY08 STI? I've been told they're slightly higher than the normal 550cc 'pinks'?

Stu
IIRC, they're rumoured to be 650cc but in reality are somewhere around 590 - 600cc.

HTH, Neil
Old 12 July 2011, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by gbnut
Well the weather has managed to hold off for a wash and quick polish - just! Have had the damaged alloy repaired and they have done a great job (offside rear) after having do the whole face rather than just a patch repair.



That's very smart, one of the best looking hatches I have seen IMHO.
The red strip/surround on the rear lights would finish it off nicely.
The car has a nice stance too, what springs are you using?
Old 12 July 2011, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by fpan
That's very smart, one of the best looking hatches I have seen IMHO.
The red strip/surround on the rear lights would finish it off nicely.
The car has a nice stance too, what springs are you using?
Thanks for the comments, TBH I quite like the clear (must be one of the few) I'll do them once I want a different look.

Car is on Prodrive springs, the Pro Race 1.3's are ET45 so fill the arches a fraction more than std.
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Is there any inspiration here, or is it all tooooo much.....................

http://www.damd.co.jp/products/subaru/impreza01_se.html

Like the rear under garnish..........
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Originally Posted by Arronb
Cheers guys

Rheid, yes its PU so nice and flexible.

Mark, quite liking that, may have some in matt black when I'm back from my hols, are they pre cut, a good fit and easy to fit?

Carlos, I've been very impressed with my Sessanta's (sp) and a bargain to boot, about £130 a corner IIRC, good in wet and dry and not too noisy, but not as quite as some!
Were did you get that splitter from, That is so friggin awesome I want one like yesterday Please tell me
Originally Posted by nullfork
Hi guys,

Anyone know what cc the injectors are on a Type UK MY08 STI? I've been told they're slightly higher than the normal 550cc 'pinks'?

Stu
605cc to be precise mate
Old 12 July 2011, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Don Clark
Is there any inspiration here, or is it all tooooo much.....................

http://www.damd.co.jp/products/subaru/impreza01_se.html

Like the rear under garnish..........

Definitely too much!
Old 12 July 2011, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Don Clark
Is there any inspiration here, or is it all tooooo much.....................

http://www.damd.co.jp/products/subaru/impreza01_se.html

Like the rear under garnish..........

mmmmm me likes!!!
Old 12 July 2011, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Don Clark
Is there any inspiration here, or is it all tooooo much.....................

http://www.damd.co.jp/products/subaru/impreza01_se.html

Like the rear under garnish..........
Alot looks a bit OTT, but I do like the flat bottom steering wheel....
Old 12 July 2011, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Don Clark
Is there any inspiration here, or is it all tooooo much.....................

http://www.damd.co.jp/products/subaru/impreza01_se.html

Like the rear under garnish..........
Like the BW colour scheme - very bold statement.
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Rob, pm sent
Old 13 July 2011, 10:04 AM
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i like the flat steering wheel, shame it dont have the buttons for cruise control etc


Rob, how hard is it to change the steering wheels???


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