Notices
Member's Gallery Pictures of your pride and joy

08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 17 July 2012, 08:20 PM
  #8101  
Rheid
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Rheid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by rob84
3 years as a rule Unless its an Ex Ford direct car which then gets 5 Years
Ah right, for some reason I had it in my head it was only 2 years with Ford. 5 years if ex Ford Direct sounds good, assuming it's worth the paper it's printed on of course!

Still don't want one though!!!
Old 17 July 2012, 08:59 PM
  #8102  
rob84
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
rob84's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: somewhere out there
Posts: 5,287
Received 12 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Rheid
Ah right, for some reason I had it in my head it was only 2 years with Ford. 5 years if ex Ford Direct sounds good, assuming it's worth the paper it's printed on of course!

Still don't want one though!!!
well technically its 12 months manufacturer's base warranty and a further 24 months after the initial 12 month period is Ford Protect mechanical breakdown only.

The 11 plate fiesta zetec s I bought Gemma is an ex ford direct car so I get 5 years on that too .


Unless they make it 4wd then its a no from me too as front wheel drive I may aswell **** against the wind in the winter lol
Old 17 July 2012, 09:12 PM
  #8103  
salsa-king
Scooby Senior
 
salsa-king's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Nottm
Posts: 15,067
Received 42 Likes on 26 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by rob84
well technically its 12 months manufacturer's base warranty and a further 24 months after the initial 12 month period is Ford Protect mechanical breakdown only.

The 11 plate fiesta zetec s I bought Gemma is an ex ford direct car so I get 5 years on that too .


Unless they make it 4wd then its a no from me too as front wheel drive I may aswell **** against the wind in the winter lol

someone on Sn who went Rs from STi, said the car stayed at home when it snowed lol
Old 17 July 2012, 09:23 PM
  #8104  
sparkey67
Scooby Regular
 
sparkey67's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: newcastle
Posts: 499
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

my sister got RS & never moved in the snow we had last yr or so just stood spinning couldnt get out of back lane

must admit only being front wheel drive was 1 of main reasons i didnt get one , i do like them if only had been 4wd
Old 17 July 2012, 11:27 PM
  #8105  
73henny
Scooby Regular
 
73henny's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: North of you
Posts: 284
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I remember a few years back when the RS was just released, we visited a small independent Ford dealer when looking for a new car for the Mrs. The owner of the garage had one of the first RSs, and noticed my STi so we got chatting. He said the car did torque steer despite all the reports saying it didn't. He also said he could keep up with me in the dry, but in the wet he wouldn't know where I went. His words, not mine.
Reckoned he get 5k -6k miles from front tyres.
As for warranty, only 1yr for things like alloy wheel corrosion. Crap that is.
Old 18 July 2012, 01:17 PM
  #8106  
Burnett
Scooby Regular
 
Burnett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 236
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Is this the jdm mirrors for the sti hatch

http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...&SEARCH_page=3

And is there there anywhere to get them cheaper

Thanks alan
Old 18 July 2012, 01:35 PM
  #8107  
juggers
Scooby Regular
Support Scoobynet!
iTrader: (1)
 
juggers's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 4,481
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Burnett
Is this the jdm mirrors for the sti hatch

http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...&SEARCH_page=3

And is there there anywhere to get them cheaper

Thanks alan
Yes thats them and no you won't get them cheaper.
Old 18 July 2012, 01:38 PM
  #8108  
Don Clark
Scooby Regular
 
Don Clark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Harpenden
Posts: 7,582
Received 753 Likes on 624 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by juggers
Yes thats them and no you won't get them cheaper.

.......and if you want them heated you would need to buy the glasses (available here) and add the wiring.
Old 18 July 2012, 02:24 PM
  #8109  
Abx
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (15)
 
Abx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Kent
Posts: 2,995
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

IIRC Ian Litchfiled used to do these for quite a good price.
Old 18 July 2012, 03:07 PM
  #8110  
Don Clark
Scooby Regular
 
Don Clark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Harpenden
Posts: 7,582
Received 753 Likes on 624 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Abx
IIRC Ian Litchfiled used to do these for quite a good price.

He did, but no longer has any in stock, and I got the last pair he sent out to Greenwood Racing
Old 18 July 2012, 05:40 PM
  #8111  
Rheid
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Rheid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Burnett
Is this the jdm mirrors for the sti hatch

http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...&SEARCH_page=3

And is there there anywhere to get them cheaper

Thanks alan
It would be worth giving both Prodrive and TegSport a call to see if they have a set lying around. All the GroupN base cars (JDM STi) come from the factory with those mirrors which are subsequently replaced as part of the GrpN transformation.

HTH, Neil
Old 18 July 2012, 06:04 PM
  #8112  
Burnett
Scooby Regular
 
Burnett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 236
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks for that it is a nightmare finding bits for the hatch

Don Clark

see you have the h&s exhaust how do you rate it for sound level?

Ben thinking ether one of h&s exhaust or a cobra exhaust have the prodrive back box withe the cilencer removed but looking for something to give be the scooby runbel!! What do you recommend
Old 18 July 2012, 06:09 PM
  #8113  
Don Clark
Scooby Regular
 
Don Clark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Harpenden
Posts: 7,582
Received 753 Likes on 624 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Burnett
Thanks for that it is a nightmare finding bits for the hatch

Don Clark

see you have the h&s exhaust how do you rate it for sound level?
Having the full catback which removes the resonator as well, its not too bad in the cabin (get more road noise from the Dunlops )

It has a nice growl which is focused behind in the boot area so not that intrusive.
There must be a few on here who have heard it from the outside. Although I've been told the burble is back
Old 18 July 2012, 06:39 PM
  #8114  
Rheid
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Rheid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Burnett,

Where abouts in Scotland are you?

Cheers, Neil
Old 18 July 2012, 06:47 PM
  #8115  
Burnett
Scooby Regular
 
Burnett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 236
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Rheid
Burnett,

Where abouts in Scotland are you?

Cheers, Neil
I am north off Aberdeen
Old 18 July 2012, 07:04 PM
  #8116  
Rheid
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Rheid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Burnett
I am north off Aberdeen
OK, probably not much use to you then, but if you'd been further south I was going to recommend Meercat Exhausts in Kilbirnie (Ayrshire). They'd build you whatever you want for very reasonable money - and a damn fine job they'd make of it too.
Old 18 July 2012, 10:56 PM
  #8117  
224
Scooby Regular
 
224's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Burnett
Thanks for that it is a nightmare finding bits for the hatch

Don Clark

see you have the h&s exhaust how do you rate it for sound level?

Ben thinking ether one of h&s exhaust or a cobra exhaust have the prodrive back box withe the cilencer removed but looking for something to give be the scooby runbel!! What do you recommend
hi alan
sorry i havnt got back about engine yet really in two minds to put it in another car i have as for exhaust i have cobra full decat system with unequal headers and the car sounds awesome! i get alot of people come up and say so also lol
Old 18 July 2012, 11:53 PM
  #8118  
Imy877
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Imy877's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Uk
Posts: 289
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

I've just bought a set of genuine STI Lug nuts, I have the 330s wheels and these nuts look pretty small in comparison to the old ones and they stick out a fair bit more. Is this normal or have I bought the wrong nuts?


Old 19 July 2012, 12:23 AM
  #8119  
Rheid
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Rheid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Imy877
I've just bought a set of genuine STI Lug nuts, I have the 330s wheels and these nuts look pretty small in comparison to the old ones and they stick out a fair bit more. Is this normal or have I bought the wrong nuts?
Looks right to me.
Old 19 July 2012, 05:50 AM
  #8120  
Don Clark
Scooby Regular
 
Don Clark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Harpenden
Posts: 7,582
Received 753 Likes on 624 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Rheid
Looks right to me.

Exactly, they are "STi branded" McGard Tuner Splined lug nuts designed to fit aftermarket alloys, where the original Subaru OEM nuts are too fat for a socket to fit in the recess.

I wouldn't leave home without them

Currently run the McGard "Black Chrome" version........................

Old 19 July 2012, 06:54 AM
  #8121  
Burnett
Scooby Regular
 
Burnett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 236
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Rheid
OK, probably not much use to you then, but if you'd been further south I was going to recommend Meercat Exhausts in Kilbirnie (Ayrshire). They'd build you whatever you want for very reasonable money - and a damn fine job they'd make of it too.
Did think about going custom but my local place do powerflow and don't like there systems


Originally Posted by 224
hi alan
sorry i havnt got back about engine yet really in two minds to put it in another car i have as for exhaust i have cobra full decat system with unequal headers and the car sounds awesome! i get alot of people come up and say so also lol
That is on I am I Russia just now working not home for a other fue weeks

What unequal headers you got on

Alan
Old 19 July 2012, 10:16 AM
  #8122  
rb5 286
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
rb5 286's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Essex
Posts: 8,813
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

lug nuts look fine and correct
Old 19 July 2012, 11:43 AM
  #8123  
Imy877
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Imy877's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Uk
Posts: 289
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

thanks for the confirmation guys

On another note; I had the car remapped by Duncan yesterday, its easy to see why he has such a good reputation on here, genuinely nice guy who knows what he's doing.

Car now feels smoother and I can definitely feel the "kick" from the additional power / torque.
Old 19 July 2012, 11:45 AM
  #8124  
Burnett
Scooby Regular
 
Burnett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 236
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Imy877
thanks for the confirmation guys

On another note; I had the car remapped by Duncan yesterday, its easy to see why he has such a good reputation on here, genuinely nice guy who knows what he's doing.

Car now feels smoother and I can definitely feel the "kick" from the additional power / torque.

Sounds good what power did you mack with what mods
Old 19 July 2012, 11:51 AM
  #8125  
Imy877
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Imy877's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Uk
Posts: 289
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

No idea of power as it was a road map as opposed to a rolling road. I think Duncan mentioned they usually achieve a safe 330 - 340 bhp and a bigger torque gain.

The only mod is the removal of the exhaust back box. I also ordered a Pro R air filter but hasnt arrive yet

The primary reason for getting it done was for peace of mind as I wanted to get off the standard Subaru Map.
Old 19 July 2012, 03:49 PM
  #8126  
renny
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
renny's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: England
Posts: 1,131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by rb5 286
RS went in today for MOT so i had the major service done at the same time.

i told them that the clutch was sticking (a well know problem) and a rattle from the drivers window.

they call me later and tell me they are fitting new pedal box / clutch system and window regulator, all under warranty!!!


no quabbles, no excuses, and they also discounted me £150 on the service.

RS does struggle for grip but thats about it, I love it and so glad I have fu**ed subaru off

dropped off back at home by Ford and car being delivered to me 2moro when washed and sorted

Subaru need to wake up and see how it should be done
Was that at Rates Ford Mark?

Whilst I agree they are good, generally I had a better experience dealing with Subaru dealers. I've been lucky to find a good ford one quite near me so am happy but there are crap ones too.

That being said I've not had to claim for anything major on any of my Subaru's or my current RS.
Old 19 July 2012, 03:52 PM
  #8127  
renny
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
renny's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: England
Posts: 1,131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by salsa-king
someone on Sn who went Rs from STi, said the car stayed at home when it snowed lol
All I can say to this is they can't be a very good driver then!!

I've had my RS through 2 years of heavy snow and not had any problems whatsover
Old 19 July 2012, 04:44 PM
  #8128  
Abx
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (15)
 
Abx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Kent
Posts: 2,995
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Imy877
No idea of power as it was a road map as opposed to a rolling road. I think Duncan mentioned they usually achieve a safe 330 - 340 bhp and a bigger torque gain.

The only mod is the removal of the exhaust back box. I also ordered a Pro R air filter but hasnt arrive yet

The primary reason for getting it done was for peace of mind as I wanted to get off the standard Subaru Map.
Agree with this, was much more confident driving the hatch after Duncans visit, did he turn up in his Hawk?
Old 19 July 2012, 06:12 PM
  #8129  
Imy877
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Imy877's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Uk
Posts: 289
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Abx
Agree with this, was much more confident driving the hatch after Duncans visit, did he turn up in his Hawk?
No, he turned up in style... In a van
Old 19 July 2012, 06:16 PM
  #8130  
rob84
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
rob84's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: somewhere out there
Posts: 5,287
Received 12 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by renny
All I can say to this is they can't be a very good driver then!!

I've had my RS through 2 years of heavy snow and not had any problems whatsover
Bring your RS to my neck of the wood this winter Then we'll see. I some how think I'll be doing the same as usual and driving round those who are stuck on the hills


Quick Reply: 08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:08 PM.