08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!
27 September 2011, 07:08 PM
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HTH, Neil
27 September 2011, 07:21 PM
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29 September 2011, 05:27 PM
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29 September 2011, 05:34 PM
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Finally made it to Cobrasport exhausts today for my new turbo back system. 
Bought in the current group by deal - an amazing £711 'ish fitted.
Also completely custom made for you...
A full 3" system starting with an open mouth downpipe housing a 200 cell sports catalyst (fully heatwrapped = a little extra).
Resonated centre and T shape backbox with custom outlets...
After some deliberation I chose 4" slash cut tips slightly rotated and slightly staggered to completely blend with the bumper line.
It was the first time they have done this arrangement and the end result is superb !
Sean who did the welding up and positioning of the rear box and tips is an absolute perfectionist - its a real work of art.
And the sound... what an orchestra of sound - on a 80mph cruise pretty much the same as before. but tickling it on pull away or on full chat - crikey... a snarley, growling, gutteral bark !
Wanted to give the boys at Cobrasport a big up for workmanship and professionalism - esp Pete, Matt and Sean.
If I had a decent camera I'd take some shots.. but then I dunno how to post them up so... sorry about that guys.
i've previously had full H+S systems which are very good, but in times of recession CobraSport are offering something which is 'as good' and very well priced. My 380 mile round trip was worth it - still vastly cheaper than other local peeps.
Also Cheers to Paul666 for setting up the deal. You really won't get a better quality system anywhere, and they produce the goods as well.
I'm gonna have a minor map tweak shortly with my new Grimmspeed boost controller and bigger injectors and we'll see what sort of increase we get from swapping up from a 2.5" decat system to a 3" sports cat....
Answers on a postcard please.
A
Bought in the current group by deal - an amazing £711 'ish fitted.
Also completely custom made for you...
A full 3" system starting with an open mouth downpipe housing a 200 cell sports catalyst (fully heatwrapped = a little extra).
Resonated centre and T shape backbox with custom outlets...
After some deliberation I chose 4" slash cut tips slightly rotated and slightly staggered to completely blend with the bumper line.
It was the first time they have done this arrangement and the end result is superb !
Sean who did the welding up and positioning of the rear box and tips is an absolute perfectionist - its a real work of art.
And the sound... what an orchestra of sound - on a 80mph cruise pretty much the same as before. but tickling it on pull away or on full chat - crikey... a snarley, growling, gutteral bark !
Wanted to give the boys at Cobrasport a big up for workmanship and professionalism - esp Pete, Matt and Sean.
If I had a decent camera I'd take some shots.. but then I dunno how to post them up so... sorry about that guys.
i've previously had full H+S systems which are very good, but in times of recession CobraSport are offering something which is 'as good' and very well priced. My 380 mile round trip was worth it - still vastly cheaper than other local peeps.
Also Cheers to Paul666 for setting up the deal. You really won't get a better quality system anywhere, and they produce the goods as well.
I'm gonna have a minor map tweak shortly with my new Grimmspeed boost controller and bigger injectors and we'll see what sort of increase we get from swapping up from a 2.5" decat system to a 3" sports cat....
Answers on a postcard please.
A
01 October 2011, 12:31 PM
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got my car booked in with Europa subaru in Sheffield... 12th november for 3yr.30k servive.. did a good price 
+ having the Pro-R air filter too
+ having the Pro-R air filter too
01 October 2011, 12:55 PM
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Sadly yes.
Couple of friends/colleagues (younger than me) died suddenly in the last few months and it makes you think. So decided to do the sensible thing and call it a day and stop being selfish. I'd hate for the wife to be left trying to sell the Hatch on her own.
She's going to get a nice new something to replace her Zetec Focus(Diesel Fiesta 1.6 in majenta has been on her list for a while !) - I've no idea what I'll do but it will involve a track something under £10k !
Really enjoyed the modding over the last 45 years, especially the Hatch, but everyone has to grow up eventually ....... doh !
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3286501.htm
Sorry about the hype !
Couple of friends/colleagues (younger than me) died suddenly in the last few months and it makes you think. So decided to do the sensible thing and call it a day and stop being selfish. I'd hate for the wife to be left trying to sell the Hatch on her own.
She's going to get a nice new something to replace her Zetec Focus(Diesel Fiesta 1.6 in majenta has been on her list for a while !) - I've no idea what I'll do but it will involve a track something under £10k !
Really enjoyed the modding over the last 45 years, especially the Hatch, but everyone has to grow up eventually ....... doh !
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3286501.htm
Sorry about the hype !
01 October 2011, 02:41 PM
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^^^^
stop being so daft Stan, get rid of the white stripe and start using the car for the Tesco run! Sorted! no need to sell
stop being so daft Stan, get rid of the white stripe and start using the car for the Tesco run! Sorted! no need to sell
01 October 2011, 03:25 PM
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Sadly yes.
Couple of friends/colleagues (younger than me) died suddenly in the last few months and it makes you think. So decided to do the sensible thing and call it a day and stop being selfish. I'd hate for the wife to be left trying to sell the Hatch on her own.
She's going to get a nice new something to replace her Zetec Focus(Diesel Fiesta 1.6 in majenta has been on her list for a while !) - I've no idea what I'll do but it will involve a track something under £10k !
Really enjoyed the modding over the last 45 years, especially the Hatch, but everyone has to grow up eventually ....... doh !
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3286501.htm
Sorry about the hype !
Couple of friends/colleagues (younger than me) died suddenly in the last few months and it makes you think. So decided to do the sensible thing and call it a day and stop being selfish. I'd hate for the wife to be left trying to sell the Hatch on her own.
She's going to get a nice new something to replace her Zetec Focus(Diesel Fiesta 1.6 in majenta has been on her list for a while !) - I've no idea what I'll do but it will involve a track something under £10k !
Really enjoyed the modding over the last 45 years, especially the Hatch, but everyone has to grow up eventually ....... doh !
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3286501.htm
Sorry about the hype !
Immy
01 October 2011, 03:28 PM
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Cheers Immy,
You always expect to negotiate whatever price you start at !
Checked a few sites for 330S late 08 and seems £19-20K asking is common. So another £8K for £25K+'s worth of extras seems good to me
You always expect to negotiate whatever price you start at !
Checked a few sites for 330S late 08 and seems £19-20K asking is common. So another £8K for £25K+'s worth of extras seems good to me
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01 October 2011, 08:17 PM
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Sorry to see you leaving the fold Stan.
Drove past Leake St today so popped in for a couple of pics, not the best as was in a rush and my camera is not the best in dark conditions!!
Drove past Leake St today so popped in for a couple of pics, not the best as was in a rush and my camera is not the best in dark conditions!!
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02 October 2011, 07:57 AM
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Hi Immy
It's the BasonR one from the states, it's based on the previous STI V lip as per to MY06 cars and before, way more aggressive than the MY08 lip, be warned though it's much lower and can catch.
Quality was not as good as previous products I've had from them but a little prep and a few coats of Plastidip and looks pretty OE.
Cheers
A
It's the BasonR one from the states, it's based on the previous STI V lip as per to MY06 cars and before, way more aggressive than the MY08 lip, be warned though it's much lower and can catch.
Quality was not as good as previous products I've had from them but a little prep and a few coats of Plastidip and looks pretty OE.
Cheers
A
02 October 2011, 10:47 AM
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Have you seen the price of 2nd hand STi Hatches on PistonHeads at the mo.
Trade selling them at £16500.. so what Px was given on that!! scarey!
Trade selling them at £16500.. so what Px was given on that!! scarey!
02 October 2011, 12:29 PM
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02 October 2011, 12:30 PM
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Hi Immy
It's the BasonR one from the states, it's based on the previous STI V lip as per to MY06 cars and before, way more aggressive than the MY08 lip, be warned though it's much lower and can catch.
Quality was not as good as previous products I've had from them but a little prep and a few coats of Plastidip and looks pretty OE.
Cheers
A
It's the BasonR one from the states, it's based on the previous STI V lip as per to MY06 cars and before, way more aggressive than the MY08 lip, be warned though it's much lower and can catch.
Quality was not as good as previous products I've had from them but a little prep and a few coats of Plastidip and looks pretty OE.
Cheers
A
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03 October 2011, 12:24 PM
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To be honest though not sure I'd even look at a hatch for sub 15k and would rather pay a bit more for one from a fellow member with a few decent mods, generally when you look more closely at what you get for 13.5k and it will have a few more miles than normal, standard 17" rims and no goodies!
03 October 2011, 02:31 PM
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Stan, just do the sensible thing, sell the Sti and buy a WRXd You get a GT car, your wife gets a diesel run about. Win all round.
PS: Just trying to put a positive spin on what was a sad post.
You get a GT car, your wife gets a diesel run about. Win all round.PS: Just trying to put a positive spin on what was a sad post.
03 October 2011, 05:32 PM
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To be honest though not sure I'd even look at a hatch for sub 15k and would rather pay a bit more for one from a fellow member with a few decent mods, generally when you look more closely at what you get for 13.5k and it will have a few more miles than normal, standard 17" rims and no goodies!
To be honest though not sure I'd even look at a hatch for sub 15k and would rather pay a bit more for one from a fellow member with a few decent mods, generally when you look more closely at what you get for 13.5k and it will have a few more miles than normal, standard 17" rims and no goodies!
I believe that 99% of the time you get what you pay for - or in my Hatch, a lot more than you pay for
Thanks Simon
Current plan is for her indoors to get either the new Fiesta Econetic Titanium 1.6 diesel in Magenta that she has been lusting after - 78/72/62 mpg on the cycles + no road tax ever + cheap insurance or (if I can persuade her) a new Volvo 1.6 diesel C30.
And I'd have an <£10K Westie for sunny days/track days and tinkering.
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04 October 2011, 07:30 AM
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Fitted the HT Auto's rear lip spoilers
pics dont really do em justice, I really like them, they really balance the car out with the front lip and look like part of the car, not just an add-on.
and best of all its a 10 minute, hassle free, easy, clean, fitting job
pics dont really do em justice, I really like them, they really balance the car out with the front lip and look like part of the car, not just an add-on.
and best of all its a 10 minute, hassle free, easy, clean, fitting job
04 October 2011, 05:59 PM
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look ace, are you going to get the side skirts to match?
