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has anyone changed their sidelight bulbs over?

i have the LED ones to replace but looking in the engine bay i looks like the headlight has to come out and for that to happen the centre grille has to come out which means the bumper off!!!!

Simple as, did mine the night I got the car home, undo the 3 plastic screws in the inner arch and it gives you loads of access to the rear of the light housing, whilst there get rid of those ugly indicator bulbs!!!

 

Hey guys, just joined up

Got my first scooby a few months ago its an 09 sti. Had ppp and prodrive gt1 wheels fitted. Haven't seen another hatch on the road yet!!!!!

 

Welcome and nice looking STI, be prepared to keep your wallet open though!!

 

very good dealer let me have them for cost as they were sat on the shelf and were gonna be dead stock if he didnt shift them

 

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yes i did mine what a mission it was to do it, arch liner out it was. I tried pulling the headlight out but it wasnt gonna shift.



i also de-tangoed the rear lights too.

 

Iain I have heard about the new software, Now a couple of Questions I heard it has flat foot shifting, now does it have launch control & anti lag like i have also heard of??

cheers
Rob

 

Hi Rob,

The new software updates will include:
• Per gear boost control maps for much better response and control in each gears.
• Switchable maps including a new Race mode in Si-Drive equipped cars
• Configurable Launch control
• Full throttle gear changing
• Engine blipping on down changes
• Seamless switching between MAF and MAP load inputs, ideal for very higher power cars that runs out of MAF sensor resolution. Avoids the need to switch to a standalone ECU.

They all sound great but in reality some are more suited for track use but I've not had much chance to play with the settings yet. I'm sure these files will be standard fit from now on

Anti Lag is possible as well but I'm not sure if they'll include it at launch. I wouldn't recommend it on a road car.

RB5 the GR lipspoiler extension listed in the PDF I have from STI is ST960204S290.
For reference the MY03-MY06+ Impreza STI should be ST960204S130. Hope this helps

Iain

 

Main meet up time is from 10:00

Iain will have two technicians working on the day so if you fancy having your geo checked or whatnot, then this is a great opportunity. (And don't forget you'll save 15% of normal prices too!)

Those attending:

winmoz (Handling kit - to be fitted on the day plus maybe a nice front splitter)
StanS (coming to see Hatches amd meet peeps, discuss mods etc - no work on car).
MOTORS S GT
Mobius 1 (Picking up a few parts maybe )
Dave P
lord h
riggedSTI
Rob84
Codie247
Midichlorian (Finally decided on the handling kit - to be fitted on the day)
sammyh
stuart2008sti and friend in his 2008 sti
Simon C geo and suss health check (ouch)
Ghplumb hopefully allowed out not but not a definite
Shaun (in a very tuned Spec C)

Anymore?

 

CP84,

Nice!
You want to get yourself over to the meet and show off that shiny new hatch!! Looks like it wouldn't even be that far for you
Plus your gonna buy bits anyway, so you might as well take the 15% discount
I really cant wait for the 5th now

Ben

 

I'll be there on the 5th too with an 08 JDM STI.
I'm at Powerstation 1st then over to Litchfields. Are there any plans for anything later in the day?- pub, lunch etc.

By the way this is my 6th Impreza and whilst not as good on the track as a Hawkeye Spec C it's by far the best everyday car. Thirsty but even the wife loves it and she refused to drive the Evo9 we had before.

See you all on the 5th

 

Tidy up



winmoz - (Handling kit - to be fitted on the day plus maybe a nice front splitter)
StanS - (coming to see Hatches amd meet peeps, discuss mods etc - no work on car).
MOTORS S GT
Mobius 1 - (Picking up a few more parts )
Dave P
lord h
riggedSTI
Rob84
Codie247
Midichlorian - (Finally decided on the handling kit - to be fitted on the day)
sammyh
stuart2008sti and friend in his 2008 sti
Simon C - (geo and suss health check, ouch)
Ghplumb - hopefully allowed out not but not a definite
Shaun - (in a very tuned Spec C)
Jonny Boy

 

Quite a gathering - am going to see if Iain can squeeze in an oil change as well on the day.

Am loving the sound of the new Ecutek map - one for the wish list I think!

W

 

How does one aquire this ecu update? does have to be mapped in? reflash? What about if you already have a remap?

Lee

 

I think it is being released in the next few weeks so I’m not sure if any tuners will have it at the moment. Once released Ecutek will send it to all their dealers and it will be down to them what they charge to change to the new mapping options.
I don’t think the updates will cost anything from Ecutek as it is part of the support they give to their dealers. Because of all the extra features it can take quite a bit of time to set up especially if doing it from scratch.

We have a UK and JDM STI to develop maps for so it’ll be standard fit on our kits

 

I might have to pop along. Im new to this whole modding scene so i feel a bit of a plum asking this but where is litchfields garage?

 

We're between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, send me a email and I'll send over directions

 

iain

have u got pics of jdm mirrors compared to uk mirrors?

i'm interested in a set.


also, i'm having problems with the lower rubber front lip.

i gave Tom @ rogerclark MS the part number for it, taken from the STI japan parts list for the hatch, he sent me the part but it matches the rubber lip i have from my hawkeye sti lip, including fixings.

i've looked at the hatch sti lip on mine and the fixing holes are tiny and look like a small screw type fixing is used.

have u fitted any and shed some light to this problem?

 

Did you see post No.637 up the page? Iain did reply

 

Well I don't think you could go to a better place to learn about modding your car
I'm the same mate, I've just picked up stuff from kind people on the forum and Litcho

Go on, get your name on the list

Ben

 

Anyone interested in getting stone chips touched up, or the odd ding repaired ?
(apart from me ?)
If there are a few, it might be worth asking Iain if we could get a dent/chip person along ??
Stan

 

For sure! I've got a chip on the front edge of bonnet & one on my n/s rear passenger door.

 

exxxcelent,
Any one else ?

 

sorry, was only meant to post the mirrors bit.

 

RB5, sorry I don't have a direct comparison photo of the 2 mirrors but I'll try and get something next week. Send me an email and I'll reply as soon as our UK car is here.

We have most of the colours here and we can touching in the odd chip if required, we have a excellent dent guy if needed

Iain

 

Originally Posted by StanS
Anyone interested in getting stone chips touched up, or the odd ding repaired ?
(apart from me ?)
If there are a few, it might be worth asking Iain if we could get a dent/chip person along ??


Yes i am interested i've got 4 parking dings in one back door, do you want me to speak to Ian about getting his man on the case.

 

I am mailing him now - but I think he may be watching this thread.

 

If he is, mine is dark grey metallic & both chips are down to the metal. Will post pics to you inbox Iain if required

 

Here you go mate...

You have the UK van/subaru forester type ones so you know what they look like, here are the JDM ones...they are a lot smaller and still have the indicator...I think I have got post deja vu

http://www.autosnewspaper.com/wp-con...nd-video-1.jpg

I will have a set on mine at the meet if you want a look, I think this will be a very popular mod for UK cars, go for it mate, you know it makes sense

 

If I have got enough money left after installing the AST's I will be getting this done on the day, I've got parking dents all over and paint chips a plenty, due to the nail varnish subaru use and call paint

 

This vid demonstrates the sheer grunt of the Nissan GTR.

There I am, putting in a respectable lap, 3mins 4 seconds for the 3.8 mile GT circuit, with only a Merc to slow me down, when I glance in the rear view mirror and see a GTR climbing all over my hatch.

Very quick indeed.

Subaru Impreza STi and Nissan GTR at Bedford GT circuit

Cheers

W