That's the plan Don, would be nice to have some peace of mind

Arron that is where I'm stuck at the moment, the car was rebuilt at 24k under warranty but just thinking it may be best.

 

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and now your warranty is null and void once you've been on track lol

 

there's still plenty of cars out there that haven't gone bang.

no official numbers can be confirmed on how many have gone pop.. in relation to how many have been sold.


you're always more likely to hear off issues than non issue cars.


It shouldn't put anyone looking at buying a 2008-10 hatch in 2013

 

It's a lottery with the engine failures Salsa and the odds are worse than pretty much any other late model car in the U.K. The Hatch is good in so many ways but it has a massive flaw and its cost Subaru a lot of future custom.

If your buying then forged has to be high on the check list. If its forged then you have the ingredients for a great car.

 

at the end of the day it's nothing that carn't get sorted.. and made better.
It might just cost you a few grand

 

But you shouldn't have to finish off a car that retails at 30k. With correct maintenance and driving sympathy you should see 100,000 miles without any engine concerns. You simply cannot guarantee this on any Hatch.

It's scandolous really that Subaru have got away with it.

 

Well finally the rain stopped, I had time to take a quick snap and the car was clean, well sort of it is white!

Miss the Hatch but loving this just as much and the Recaros and goodies I never had on my MY08 are great, Mrs is not happy we no longer have heated seats though.

My old hatch was px'd at Pollitts, aka Exeter Subaru if anyone is looking for a good clean 08.

Hope you like.



Cheers
A

 

it's a shame the MY11 didn't come in PURE White, the Satin White just doesn't do it for me

Front bumper does look aggressive though.



First wash of the year and first photo I've managed to take in the day light of my car with the STi17" (winter) Alloys

 

Cars looking great! Blue looks quality! I'm going to do a fluro yellow set for my black/ grey hatch!

 

Curious,

What do you need to do to paint the wheels ... any special prep or special paint?

cheers

 

2011 - Green
https://www.scoobynet.com/wheels-tyr...eppermint.html

2012 - Blue
https://www.scoobynet.com/950570-pro...l#post10812096


dead easy... and i know someone with a 17" Set of STi alloys (114pcd) and a brand new 330s Set if you want to do some yourself :0

 

Hi guys

A few parts for sale that I have sitting in the garage if anyone is interested before they go on ebay.

https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...l#post10927673

Cheers
A

 

Aaron,

If you move the clips from the bottom to the top of the cargo net, I believe you can then fit it behind the seats in the saloon

 

Cheers Don, that will save me buying another, have you a close up of where you have fitted it, IIRC there are 2 round clips that you screw into the side trim in the boot on the hatch?

 

By moving the platic hooks to the top you just clip it to the seat retaining brackets.

The plastic clips comprise of 2 parts. Twist the lower section off to reveal the cord clamps. Gently open using a small screwdriver and then the bungee cord can be pulled clear.
Remove the lower section from the cord.

Fitting to the top loops is exact opposite.

As I said I use one behind the rear seat plus the pair available for the side wells.
These are available from UK dealers under the same part number as in this thread.......

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2120824

 

Got you, cheers Don, not got the net in front of me but now recall the clips at the bottom now you have explained it, result!

 

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Agree with you there mate it shocks me how many people jump In when someone puts up a thread about "I'm thinking of buying a hatch", and all the haters pop up, I'm glad I didn't listen and went for one as they are great cars

 

Looks spot on mate, wish you all the best with it. Now get the turnips fitted

 

Some of my new gear here for sale also

2008+ hatch parts BRAND NEW

 

i absolutly love all these, really want one

 

Cheers Don, worked a treat.

 

Waste not want not

 

Hi all

I've resurrected a H&S group buy if anyone is interested, some very good savings to be had if anyone is looking for a new exhaust.

https://www.scoobynet.com/949919-fre...oup-buy-2.html

Cheers
Arron

 

does anyone have photoshop and can change my alloys to pearlescent pink?? just an idea i have

 

hi lads this was maybe covered before,but does any one make front fog light protectors for 2008 sti hatch.got a accessories brochure for the hatch but dont see any listed,wouldnt mind a set in yellow if possible.thanks

 

Nothing oe but you can use Laminx film cut to size, this is what a lot of the Motorsport guys use, just google Laminx, will set you back about £15 posted.

Comes in various colours inc yellow.

 

looking at getting one of these next week, any advice for me? what to look for? running cost? and advice on piston issue? and safe figues to mod too?

thanks massivly

 

http://lamin-x.co.uk/

Did mine in optic blue tint as I had some lying around......lasting well.