08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!
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From: Harpenden
With 284 pages I'm sure the answer is here, but I can't find it....
I've changed the offside rear fog light for a clear version from Revolution on my wife's 2008 WRX hatch. I fitted a cheap red LED bulb but it's nowhere near bright enough for a fog light.
Any suggestions of a decent, bright, red LED or Silvatec-type bulb that will do a proper job?
I've changed the offside rear fog light for a clear version from Revolution on my wife's 2008 WRX hatch. I fitted a cheap red LED bulb but it's nowhere near bright enough for a fog light.
Any suggestions of a decent, bright, red LED or Silvatec-type bulb that will do a proper job?
Came across these on fleabay..............
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/W21W-580-T...item2a098ea57c
Not sure if Rob's got them yet but here's the link I gave him for purchasing: Cree W21W LED bulbs
I've had them for a few months and they really are as good as the pictures would suggest!
He sells them in pairs so what you want to order is 1 x White with Spot Lens (for your rev light) and 1 x Red with Astigmatism Lens (for your fog light).
The Astigmatism Lens acts as a diffuser so you don't get the very focused beam of the Spot Lens - perfect for fog light. The red is actually red and brighter than the brake lights.
The white with Spot Lens is pretty much like a camera flash in intensity, but constant. Unlike the OEM rev light, you can actually see where you're going in reverse!
I've had them for a few months and they really are as good as the pictures would suggest!
He sells them in pairs so what you want to order is 1 x White with Spot Lens (for your rev light) and 1 x Red with Astigmatism Lens (for your fog light).
The Astigmatism Lens acts as a diffuser so you don't get the very focused beam of the Spot Lens - perfect for fog light. The red is actually red and brighter than the brake lights.
The white with Spot Lens is pretty much like a camera flash in intensity, but constant. Unlike the OEM rev light, you can actually see where you're going in reverse!
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From: Ayrshire
Just need to find a solution to the sidelights issue now. Came across something a bit interesting the other day but not saying any more 'til I've done some further research.
Cheers, Neil
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Hey guys
Brake upgrades keeping the Brembo callipers...
What have you done ? What improvements ? How much ? Marks out of ten - honestly
Please
Thanks. A
PS just had a new clutch and fly fitted at Enginetuner - top service as ever. They have yet another broken hatch coming in tomorrow at 16 k with piston / ring lands failure. Subaru UK kindly quoted him £8.5k for new block and rebuild.... They must really think their customers are ......
Brake upgrades keeping the Brembo callipers...
What have you done ? What improvements ? How much ? Marks out of ten - honestly
Please
Thanks. A
PS just had a new clutch and fly fitted at Enginetuner - top service as ever. They have yet another broken hatch coming in tomorrow at 16 k with piston / ring lands failure. Subaru UK kindly quoted him £8.5k for new block and rebuild.... They must really think their customers are ......
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From: Nottm
I'll be looking at these when I'm ready to change..
http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/~god...d_category=152
http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/~god...d_category=152
Hey guys
Brake upgrades keeping the Brembo callipers...
What have you done ? What improvements ? How much ? Marks out of ten - honestly
Please
Thanks. A
PS just had a new clutch and fly fitted at Enginetuner - top service as ever. They have yet another broken hatch coming in tomorrow at 16 k with piston / ring lands failure. Subaru UK kindly quoted him £8.5k for new block and rebuild.... They must really think their customers are ......
Brake upgrades keeping the Brembo callipers...
What have you done ? What improvements ? How much ? Marks out of ten - honestly
Please
Thanks. A
PS just had a new clutch and fly fitted at Enginetuner - top service as ever. They have yet another broken hatch coming in tomorrow at 16 k with piston / ring lands failure. Subaru UK kindly quoted him £8.5k for new block and rebuild.... They must really think their customers are ......
Performance Friction Discs/bells with Z pads would say 10/10 as by far the best upgrade for Brembos. Expensive but worth it
Another Hatch FFS!
Last edited by StrikE; Sep 21, 2012 at 11:08 PM. Reason: Subaru is an ASS
Hi guys, urgent help required please:
I've just fitted a stereo in my 2008 STI, however I accidentally touched positive (yellow wire) with the stereo which was earthed... So I've blown a fuse somewhere.... Can anyone point me in the right direction as to which fuse it is and it's location?
At the mo, the stereo stopped working as has the alarm fob and electrics... That is until I switch the ignition on.*
I've just fitted a stereo in my 2008 STI, however I accidentally touched positive (yellow wire) with the stereo which was earthed... So I've blown a fuse somewhere.... Can anyone point me in the right direction as to which fuse it is and it's location?
At the mo, the stereo stopped working as has the alarm fob and electrics... That is until I switch the ignition on.*
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From: Lincolnshire
Winter tyres
I need a set of Winter tyres for the hatch.
Toyo 953s seem good value at about £100 per corner, but my experience on other cars is that the sidewalls on Toyo T1R tyre are very flexible, not what I want on the hatch.
I really cannot afford going to £200 per corner for the like of Michelin Pilot Alpins.
Nokian WR A3 seem like a good middle of the road option at about £140, only problem who supplies and fits them, I don't want to buy online and then have to find a tyres fitter.
What winter tyres have you guys tried on your hatches and what do you recommend?
I am looking for 245/45x17
I am in Lincolnshire but will to go anywhere in the East Midlands to find a decent fitter with the right tyres.
Thanks
Toyo 953s seem good value at about £100 per corner, but my experience on other cars is that the sidewalls on Toyo T1R tyre are very flexible, not what I want on the hatch.
I really cannot afford going to £200 per corner for the like of Michelin Pilot Alpins.
Nokian WR A3 seem like a good middle of the road option at about £140, only problem who supplies and fits them, I don't want to buy online and then have to find a tyres fitter.
What winter tyres have you guys tried on your hatches and what do you recommend?
I am looking for 245/45x17
I am in Lincolnshire but will to go anywhere in the East Midlands to find a decent fitter with the right tyres.
Thanks
Last edited by dsemuk; Sep 23, 2012 at 01:15 PM. Reason: Additional info
