Abx

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And here you go:

This is the place where I got mine.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-10-Imprez...64123a&vxp=mtr

And another I found.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-09-SUBARU...3a6fbe&vxp=mtr

Imy877

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This is the replica one I was looking at
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...87942130979591

It actually says "Manufactured from GRP (Fibreglass)"

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

i would deal with the company in ABX forst link, was looking to get a lip from them and they only charge $50 shipping. One other company wanted $200 to ship it. Double checked with BasonR and the assured me that was all it would be.

Only holding fire as a kind member on here is willing to part with a genuine STI lip which is what i really want. just awaiting some more details from him then in my eyes its a done deal.

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

on a side note other than the main dealer where can i get a genuine cosworth front grill?

Just i am not to sure about spraying the plastic as of the stone chips.

Other option is that 3m wrap stuff but where is the best place to get it from?

Cheers

Imy877

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Thank you, I've ordered the first one. Works out at £74 delivered, although I'll probably end up with additional charges from Royal Mail.

Imy877

iTrader: (1)

I'm thinking of getting the plastic grill surround painted black too (my car is black) and then adding the black Zunn Grille, its similar to the cosworth one I think.

Don Clark

Just a matter of fitting the ZunSport grilles and painting the "wings" black.

http://www.zunsport.co.uk/products.asp?p=40

Once you have the grille off "I believe" the wings can be unscrewed.

Smithy07

ok nice one mate

Snarson

Hi guys!

I'm looking for pictures of hatchbacks lowered 25 mm with the standard rims offset (55mm). Tricky one, but could someone provide me pictures?

I'm about to order a set of Eibach Pro Kit springs and don't know how it with will look when having the standard BBS rims (ET55)...

Abx

iTrader: (15)

^^ Problem you may have getting a pic is that your euro standard wheels are not uk standard wheels.

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

Don what paints would you suggest as I did think that but was a little concerned that with a few stone chips it would begin to lift and flake off! Hence the genuine grill it wrap. Obviously paint would be cheaper but have you any experience and could recommend which base adhesive, primer, top and laqure to use.

Thanks

Don Clark

As far as paint goes am a budding amateur

If you are concerned would suggest a local paint/body shop would be able to do it, especially if you can take it apart before hand.

You could always give Chargespeed some dosh




full listing here......

http://www.chargespeed.com/english/c...-grb-ab-e1.htm

mickp

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Mine with the BBS and Prodrive springs

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

Awesome cheers don, will add it to the shopping list. First few bits a due to arrive next week. Funny thing is I said I wouldn't mod this one lol, guess that has lasted four weeks

rob84

iTrader: (5)

Painted my front grille without any issues, just make sure the surface is prepped well and a plastic primer is used and your sorted

carlpcross

Aem caik fitted, pretty straight forward.
Just took it out for a quick test and was amazed with how much induction noise there was and could really hear the dv working.

Off to cobra in the morning to get a sports cat downpipe fitted

Carlos

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

Silly question but shouldn't you have it mapped before driving it with fitting a dump valve?

And again after fitting an induction kit?

carlpcross

Not fitted a new dv, still running the oem one.
Going to see Andy f on Thursday for the racerom map.

Carlos

Snarson

Thanks dude!

Do you have any more pictures of you car taken from the side when standing on a regular road? Does your ProDrive springs lowering the car 25 mm?

Thanks again.
// Mattias

Snarson

I had my front grill wrapped in black film, I think it made a quite huge difference compared to the ugly standard "Subaru-grey" color



// Mattias

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

Will email chargespeed to get a price but I think the paint / wrap route is on the cards.

Where do you get the wrap from, I assume ebay but I would rather good quality stuff or one recommended by someone from here who has used the seller etc,

on a side note, any one running any gauges?

just been looking for a pod and I cant find anything for the hatch,

what have you used?

Cheers

Snarson

I had it done by a company specialized in this kind vinyl wrapping. The cost should be around £50 for having the grill done (including the material)!

You should also aim at having the film in matte texture, a friend of mine did go for gloss and it just look cheap and "after market".

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

Well had a reply and at £275 from a UK dealer i think i will pass lol,

paint or wrap it is

rb5 286

iTrader: (2)

wrap it like i did to mine, in 3M carbon

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

think that is the way forward,

have you got a link to where you got your stuff from as I don't want to get any crap stuff off ebay, would rather get what someone else has already taken the risk on lol.

cheers

Don Clark

A few suggestions from this thread ........
https://www.scoobynet.com/showpost.p...postcount=6794

https://www.scoobynet.com/showpost.p...postcount=6795

https://www.scoobynet.com/showpost.p...postcount=6802

mickp

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Well after 4 years i have decided to let the Hatch go. New owner picked her up last night and it was sad to see her go. It's been a great car, so for anyone thinking about trying the STI Hatch, i would say give it a go, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Thanks to you all for sharing your mods and knowledge and look forward to still bumping into some of you at the shows and events.

Mick

StanS

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Glad you managed to sell it in these difficult market conditions.
Enjoy your new car ....... what is it ?
Or have you gone sensible like me and got a Bluemotion Golf that does 75mpg !!!

rb5 286

iTrader: (2)

my job is sign making

i wrapped my grille in the 3M di-noc, this stuff was the original wrap carbon vinyl but is quite thick and a matte finish

3M then bought out the 3M™ Scotchprint® Wrap Film Series 1080 which is what I wrapped my dash and interior in, its thinner and more pliable, still has the air channels in glue s ono bubbles and would esaily wrap the grille better then the di-noc

its not cheap stuff but easily the best

APA and other brands of vinyl are ok to wrap but i found their carbon design to be too small or large, not 'genuine' carbon look if you know what i mean.

my recommendation would be the 1080 3M

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

cheers mate i appreciate the advise, you couldn't recommend a place to get it from so its genuine stuff and not a copy from ebay etc

cheers