08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!
13 March 2013, 03:36 PM
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Common complaint about the hatch. As Abx said speak with Litchfield or Powerstation as they both offer a solution. You have some of it in a way already so it maybe cheaper than you think. I noticed a big improvement driving a car with the factory 17's and then one on 19" gt2's. Rob was offering them on a deal last week might be worth dropping him a message
13 March 2013, 07:44 PM
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Common complaint about the hatch. As Abx said speak with Litchfield or Powerstation as they both offer a solution. You have some of it in a way already so it maybe cheaper than you think. I noticed a big improvement driving a car with the factory 17's and then one on 19" gt2's. Rob was offering them on a deal last week might be worth dropping him a message
14 March 2013, 10:25 AM
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Thank god for that! For a while I thought I was the only Hatch owner having these probs. Can't really understand why Subaru didn't sort it. Not only do we have to put there choc piston probes right we also have to sort there in house handling issues out. Below is from Powerstation.
Subaru Impreza MY08-/Type 20 Suspension Upgrades
After our extensive RD program during the development of the MY08- Type 20 Impreza we are now able to offer our unique MY08- handling kits.
With these kits we have recognised and addressed the handling issues experienced by all spirited MY08- owners. Principally, 'over light' steering, 'kickback' through the steering during high G cornering, lack of 'feed back' and 'feel' through the steering wheel, inability to hold a line through a corner and excessive roll and weight transfer during initial 'turn in' All these negatives are virtually eliminated with our handling kits.
Stage 1
Revised PAS Pump Valving
Front Anti Roll Bar
Rear Anti Roll Bar
(including reinforcing stays)
Powerflex Caster Kit
Steering Rack Bushes
4-Wheel Alignment
£595 + VAT
Stage 3 - T20 Spec Kit
AST Adjustable Dampers
with unique Type 20 valving
developed by Powerstation
Revised PAS Pump Valving
Front Anti Roll Bar
Rear Anti Roll Bar
(including reinforcing stays)
Powerflex Caster Kit
Steering Rack Bushes
Rear Subframe Bush Kit
4-Wheel Alignment
£1995 + VAT
Stage 2
Eibach Lowering Springs
Revised PAS Pump Valving
Front Anti Roll Bar
Rear Anti Roll Bar
(including reinforcing stays)
Powerflex Caster Kit
Steering Rack Bushes
Rear Subframe Bush Kit
4-Wheel Alignment
£895 + VAT
Subaru Impreza MY08-/Type 20 Suspension Upgrades
After our extensive RD program during the development of the MY08- Type 20 Impreza we are now able to offer our unique MY08- handling kits.
With these kits we have recognised and addressed the handling issues experienced by all spirited MY08- owners. Principally, 'over light' steering, 'kickback' through the steering during high G cornering, lack of 'feed back' and 'feel' through the steering wheel, inability to hold a line through a corner and excessive roll and weight transfer during initial 'turn in' All these negatives are virtually eliminated with our handling kits.
Stage 1
Revised PAS Pump Valving
Front Anti Roll Bar
Rear Anti Roll Bar
(including reinforcing stays)
Powerflex Caster Kit
Steering Rack Bushes
4-Wheel Alignment
£595 + VAT
Stage 3 - T20 Spec Kit
AST Adjustable Dampers
with unique Type 20 valving
developed by Powerstation
Revised PAS Pump Valving
Front Anti Roll Bar
Rear Anti Roll Bar
(including reinforcing stays)
Powerflex Caster Kit
Steering Rack Bushes
Rear Subframe Bush Kit
4-Wheel Alignment
£1995 + VAT
Stage 2
Eibach Lowering Springs
Revised PAS Pump Valving
Front Anti Roll Bar
Rear Anti Roll Bar
(including reinforcing stays)
Powerflex Caster Kit
Steering Rack Bushes
Rear Subframe Bush Kit
4-Wheel Alignment
£895 + VAT
14 March 2013, 01:14 PM
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Could I interest anyone in a set of limited edition rally Armor v2 mudflaps
https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...-kit-rare.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...-kit-rare.html
14 March 2013, 03:42 PM
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As said mate its a common issue with the hatch which was worked on with the my11 onward cars and speaking from experience the changes they made were a big improvement.
Litchfield imports also offer a solution so speak to both explain what you have already and they will tailor to suit your needs.
Or the other option is to go straight to coil over suspension but considering you have the springs already it may be worth the cheapest option of the fitting the stage one kit to ya what you have already as in theory that will see you in effect at stage two. I would imagine that would suffice for a majority of people. I have the ast's on my saloon and although the handling is night and day over my old 330s I do miss the softer ride on a day to day slog to work and back........ Unless the roads are quiet then all is forgiven lol
Litchfield imports also offer a solution so speak to both explain what you have already and they will tailor to suit your needs.
Or the other option is to go straight to coil over suspension but considering you have the springs already it may be worth the cheapest option of the fitting the stage one kit to ya what you have already as in theory that will see you in effect at stage two. I would imagine that would suffice for a majority of people. I have the ast's on my saloon and although the handling is night and day over my old 330s I do miss the softer ride on a day to day slog to work and back........ Unless the roads are quiet then all is forgiven lol
16 March 2013, 09:05 AM
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Good luck
Thought I might ask a few questions. Some of you may recognise this Hatch
I bought it last year off Dave P on here. At the time it had deted & needed an engine re-build. So now it's fully forged with all the best bits from Lateral, Mahl, Cosworth & the like.Ive only just finished running it in & I had its 1st map last week. It's not making huge power at 320bhp as its till running std cat,air box & so on. My concern is the way it feels at speed. I don't like it,VAGUE is the word & scary is another. I've made a few mods to try & improve the feel Tein springs have helped. The rack has been poly bushed & now I'm playing about with tyre pressures. Any help would be fantastic.
I bought it last year off Dave P on here. At the time it had deted & needed an engine re-build. So now it's fully forged with all the best bits from Lateral, Mahl, Cosworth & the like.Ive only just finished running it in & I had its 1st map last week. It's not making huge power at 320bhp as its till running std cat,air box & so on. My concern is the way it feels at speed. I don't like it,VAGUE is the word & scary is another. I've made a few mods to try & improve the feel Tein springs have helped. The rack has been poly bushed & now I'm playing about with tyre pressures. Any help would be fantastic.
White line front and rear arbs
Inserts for the floating rear
All the powerstation mods are great and really improve feel.
Poly bushes must be 'firm' lol
A
16 March 2013, 05:17 PM
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http://www.romraider.com/Documentati...ortedECUs#toc3
16 March 2013, 06:50 PM
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Speak with Duncan aka Dunamix, he's done plenty of hatches now and with exhaust and panel filter will get you a safe 345/350 for a fraction of the price of ecutek, will also throw in some pops and bangs if desired along with reprogramming the idrive as desired.
16 March 2013, 07:05 PM
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some better pix of my car with the new additional cosmetic extras I've fitted these last few weeks.. 
I'm pleased. Even though it wasn't the best light to photo a white car 
I'm pleased. Even though it wasn't the best light to photo a white car
16 March 2013, 07:56 PM
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think i will look into this.
16 March 2013, 08:07 PM
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17 March 2013, 09:41 AM
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where there only 191 registered 330s cars in the UK?
http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle...i_330s#!newreg
http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle...i_330s#!newreg
22 March 2013, 10:48 AM
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Looking for a bit off help just fitted a bubble din sat nav and looking for a place to get a stereo faceplates to fit it anyone no where I can get one
And I have a parelly arable on the car and the radio is not any good we it on anyone now where I can get a standard one or something better
Thanks alan
And I have a parelly arable on the car and the radio is not any good we it on anyone now where I can get a standard one or something better
Thanks alan
22 March 2013, 12:41 PM
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Hi Alan, here is a link to a facia which should do the job
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/con-...u-impreza.html
I haven't used one but was considering one when I get my new stereo.
Steve
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/con-...u-impreza.html
I haven't used one but was considering one when I get my new stereo.
Steve
22 March 2013, 04:01 PM
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Hey Sparks
Had my car cared for suspension wise by Powerstation (as they did all the development work on the Type 20 masterpiece).
They have repeatedly told me that as the droplinks are metal on the hatch, they dont recommend replacing them UNLESS you are wanting a track monster with plenty of NVH and a bag of tooth fillings.
CDF dont do them for the hatch, Perrin, Kartboy, and Whiteline do tho'.
From what i understand the adjustable Whiteline are best as they ideally want to be as vertical as poss when fitted to function best.
You might be best replacing with oem drops, and spend the extra on the powersteering mod with new rack bushes - from Powerstation.
TBH I'm sure many peeps will sell the droplinks as a must have but they deffo are not... I had a respected local tuner (on here) give me some v poor advice re handling. My advice is go to the experts in their own field.
Good luck mate...
A
PS you have fitted the plastic \ poly inserts in the rear floating subframe (rear subframe bush kit) ? Think Whiteline parts for such are around £35 - and that is a must have hatch mod.
PPS If Powerstation is too far away - Chevron Motorsport know their stuff re handling mods.
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22 March 2013, 05:59 PM
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hi apostle
already had whiteline steering rack bushes done & subframe inserts r done along with ARBs & coilovers , got a bit play on oem droplinks & getting a slight knocking when turning ie when loading left side right side knocking & vicer versa ,
got rob to check it out when in from 70k service & pre MOT check & wear on oem droplinks causeing this.
E,mailed CDF & they say theres will fit hatch but thinking as nearly ever thing else is whiteline I mite just go with there adjustable one , thorth I would just ask Question to see if any body had replaced theres
already had whiteline steering rack bushes done & subframe inserts r done along with ARBs & coilovers , got a bit play on oem droplinks & getting a slight knocking when turning ie when loading left side right side knocking & vicer versa ,
got rob to check it out when in from 70k service & pre MOT check & wear on oem droplinks causeing this.
E,mailed CDF & they say theres will fit hatch but thinking as nearly ever thing else is whiteline I mite just go with there adjustable one , thorth I would just ask Question to see if any body had replaced theres
23 March 2013, 12:32 AM
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23 March 2013, 05:49 PM
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why would you do that... no air bag and no finger tip controls for radio and CC?