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Old May 25, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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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
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Old May 25, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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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)"
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Old May 25, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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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.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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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?

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Old May 25, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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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.



Originally Posted by Abx
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
Originally Posted by stevie1982
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.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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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.

Originally Posted by stevie1982
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
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Old May 25, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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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.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Don Clark
Official line is to rotate the rear coilpacks 180 degrees to remove them.

ok nice one mate
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Old May 25, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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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)...
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Old May 26, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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^^ Problem you may have getting a pic is that your euro standard wheels are not uk standard wheels.
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Old May 26, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
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
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Old May 26, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
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
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

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Old May 26, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 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)...
Mine with the BBS and Prodrive springs

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Old May 27, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 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
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
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Old May 27, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
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

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

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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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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
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 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
Silly question but shouldn't you have it mapped before driving it with fitting a dump valve?

And again after fitting an induction kit?
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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Not fitted a new dv, still running the oem one.
Going to see Andy f on Thursday for the racerom map.

Carlos
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Old May 28, 2012 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mickp
Mine with the BBS and Prodrive springs
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

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Old May 28, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
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
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



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Old May 28, 2012 | 09:40 AM
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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
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Old May 28, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
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,
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".
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Old May 28, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
Will email chargespeed to get a price but I think the paint / wrap route is on the cards.
Cheers
Well had a reply and at £275 from a UK dealer i think i will pass lol,

paint or wrap it is
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Old May 28, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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wrap it like i did to mine, in 3M carbon
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Old May 28, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rb5 286
wrap it like i did to mine, in 3M carbon
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.

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Old May 28, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by stevie1982

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
A few suggestions from this thread ........
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https://www.scoobynet.com/showpost.p...postcount=6802
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Old May 29, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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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

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Old May 29, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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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 !!!
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
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
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
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Originally Posted by rb5 286
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
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
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