08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!
31 July 2013, 09:28 PM
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31 July 2013, 09:43 PM
Cheers all. I just wonder what else they missed? Spark plugs? Oil? Makes me angry...also I didn't get the usual piece of paper with all the usual "this needs doing, that needs doing, tyres have Xmm tread etc"...the funny thing is I rang to find out if its ready and they said "it's just out on a test drive now, we'll let you know when it's back so we make sure everything is OK" bah!!! It didn't even get a once over with a sponge. Well, I won't be using them again! Hopefully the subaru warranty will sort the struts and bearing and I may call IM to see what they'll do regarding the shocking practice at this dealer. I think I'll just use Slowboy from now on
The thing is, This would set my mind in doubt as to whether they carried out the required geometry setting for those springs too ?? or was it a case of slap the springs on kick its **** and send it back. if thats the case I'd be furious
31 July 2013, 09:54 PM
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I asked about the geometry and if they had a hunter or similar and it was " no, we align the fronts to the rear, it's really accurate" WTF?! Once I get the struts done, i'll take it to get a 4 wheel laser alignment done. What settings would t be best to go for? The prodrive ones or the newer pro-r ones?
31 July 2013, 10:13 PM
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when i had my eibach/prodrive springs fitted they come with a set up sheet for the geo.
31 July 2013, 11:02 PM
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Standard R26 breaks are no better tbh at all, most have highcarbon bembo plain disks, braided lines and RC5 pads, makes a half decent set up, i upped to PF330mm floating disks, then they where good, but standard id not say they where any better, marginal, prob the weight as said
01 August 2013, 07:14 AM
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Bluebatmobile in the US is where most people have got theirs from...I need to get some more as the company I asked to apply them f*cked mine up...
http://s2.photobucket.com/user/BlueB...?sort=3&page=1
Find the ones you want, email him and then he'll send you his paypal details and they'll be sent, normally takes a week or so
http://s2.photobucket.com/user/BlueB...?sort=3&page=1
Find the ones you want, email him and then he'll send you his paypal details and they'll be sent, normally takes a week or so
01 August 2013, 08:18 PM
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Litchfields do them don't they at about £25
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02 August 2013, 01:51 PM
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Just wanting to check ahead of time gang (I hope I'm ahead of time lol...)
But when would the timing belt be due for a change on the '08 onwards STI hatchbacks? 60k? I've heard tell it's not due until 100k but that seems pushing it to me. I'm currently at 52k and it's taken me a year to do the last 1500 miles, lmao.
But when would the timing belt be due for a change on the '08 onwards STI hatchbacks? 60k? I've heard tell it's not due until 100k but that seems pushing it to me. I'm currently at 52k and it's taken me a year to do the last 1500 miles, lmao.
02 August 2013, 02:15 PM
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Just wanting to check ahead of time gang (I hope I'm ahead of time lol...)
But when would the timing belt be due for a change on the '08 onwards STI hatchbacks? 60k? I've heard tell it's not due until 100k but that seems pushing it to me. I'm currently at 52k and it's taken me a year to do the last 1500 miles, lmao.
But when would the timing belt be due for a change on the '08 onwards STI hatchbacks? 60k? I've heard tell it's not due until 100k but that seems pushing it to me. I'm currently at 52k and it's taken me a year to do the last 1500 miles, lmao.
The workshop manual states 66K miles/105Kms or 7years for cambelt change (Europe Area), although I recall the UK owners service book (in the car) says 60K.
02 August 2013, 10:34 PM
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5yrs!!!! whats the cost of that Rob on the 5yrs service?
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03 August 2013, 07:16 AM
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Just wanting to check ahead of time gang (I hope I'm ahead of time lol...)
But when would the timing belt be due for a change on the '08 onwards STI hatchbacks? 60k? I've heard tell it's not due until 100k but that seems pushing it to me. I'm currently at 52k and it's taken me a year to do the last 1500 miles, lmao.
But when would the timing belt be due for a change on the '08 onwards STI hatchbacks? 60k? I've heard tell it's not due until 100k but that seems pushing it to me. I'm currently at 52k and it's taken me a year to do the last 1500 miles, lmao.
03 August 2013, 07:41 AM
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interesting as my book says replace @ 66k miles at additional cost.
doesn't give a time/month max. Just on mileage!!!
the MY11 cars are different then.
doesn't give a time/month max. Just on mileage!!!
the MY11 cars are different then.
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03 August 2013, 08:34 AM
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Looks as if they added the 84 months part to avoid confusion (as reflected in these posts) and tie in with what's in the Workshop manual service schedule for Europe.
Last edited by Don Clark; 03 August 2013 at 08:52 AM. Reason: added part number for sevice booklet
03 August 2013, 02:48 PM
have a set of ohlins dfv coilovers of a hatch for sale if any of you guys are interested
only covered about 300 miles , coilovers at rcm at present can get pics if required
oiro £1200
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only covered about 300 miles , coilovers at rcm at present can get pics if required
oiro £1200
steve
03 August 2013, 06:09 PM
Guys
Do you check your engine oil dipstick when cold, or when up to temperature?
What do you dipstick level do you see when checking from cold?
Do you check your engine oil dipstick when cold, or when up to temperature?
What do you dipstick level do you see when checking from cold?
03 August 2013, 06:09 PM
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Painted the exhaust trim with some Hammerite high temperature matt "black" that actually turned out to be more like grey... I put them back on for now, not sure if it's worth trying to find something a bit more black?
03 August 2013, 06:13 PM
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03 August 2013, 08:16 PM
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I looked at mine this morning (cold) and its where the mechanic at the dealer filled it back up to when he re filled me with oil after replacing the oil filter.. the oil is at the top.
03 August 2013, 08:18 PM
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re read what you's sprayed lol
I like to see them silver..
03 August 2013, 08:34 PM
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just got back from a weeks holidays
but a wk gone Thursday there was a hell of a crack came from front end when I pulled out of parking space @ work as if something had snapped then on & started to knock like a drop link had gone but checked them & all ok but when lifted wheel I noticed top of strut nut was loose & nut was moving tightened up & lowered it down & seams ok but wound it have damaged strut or could it have been strut snapping its not knocking any more
if am honest got funny feeling it ucked !!! if so thinking what to replace bc, coilovers with get another set of coilovers or try & get full set of standard shockers & top mounts & get set of lowering springs
but a wk gone Thursday there was a hell of a crack came from front end when I pulled out of parking space @ work as if something had snapped then on & started to knock like a drop link had gone but checked them & all ok but when lifted wheel I noticed top of strut nut was loose & nut was moving tightened up & lowered it down & seams ok but wound it have damaged strut or could it have been strut snapping its not knocking any more
if am honest got funny feeling it ucked !!! if so thinking what to replace bc, coilovers with get another set of coilovers or try & get full set of standard shockers & top mounts & get set of lowering springs
03 August 2013, 11:29 PM
just got back from a weeks holidays
but a wk gone Thursday there was a hell of a crack came from front end when I pulled out of parking space @ work as if something had snapped then on & started to knock like a drop link had gone but checked them & all ok but when lifted wheel I noticed top of strut nut was loose & nut was moving tightened up & lowered it down & seams ok but wound it have damaged strut or could it have been strut snapping its not knocking any more
if am honest got funny feeling it ucked !!! if so thinking what to replace bc, coilovers with get another set of coilovers or try & get full set of standard shockers & top mounts & get set of lowering springs
but a wk gone Thursday there was a hell of a crack came from front end when I pulled out of parking space @ work as if something had snapped then on & started to knock like a drop link had gone but checked them & all ok but when lifted wheel I noticed top of strut nut was loose & nut was moving tightened up & lowered it down & seams ok but wound it have damaged strut or could it have been strut snapping its not knocking any more
if am honest got funny feeling it ucked !!! if so thinking what to replace bc, coilovers with get another set of coilovers or try & get full set of standard shockers & top mounts & get set of lowering springs
04 August 2013, 04:02 AM
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just got back from a weeks holidays
but a wk gone Thursday there was a hell of a crack came from front end when I pulled out of parking space @ work as if something had snapped then on & started to knock like a drop link had gone but checked them & all ok but when lifted wheel I noticed top of strut nut was loose & nut was moving tightened up & lowered it down & seams ok but wound it have damaged strut or could it have been strut snapping its not knocking any more
if am honest got funny feeling it ucked !!! if so thinking what to replace bc, coilovers with get another set of coilovers or try & get full set of standard shockers & top mounts & get set of lowering springs
but a wk gone Thursday there was a hell of a crack came from front end when I pulled out of parking space @ work as if something had snapped then on & started to knock like a drop link had gone but checked them & all ok but when lifted wheel I noticed top of strut nut was loose & nut was moving tightened up & lowered it down & seams ok but wound it have damaged strut or could it have been strut snapping its not knocking any more
if am honest got funny feeling it ucked !!! if so thinking what to replace bc, coilovers with get another set of coilovers or try & get full set of standard shockers & top mounts & get set of lowering springs