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Old 12 August 2014, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Benji554
Apologies if I have missed it (I tried searching) but can anyone recommend replacement speakers for the standard hatch speakers. Coming from an Audi with the Bose system my hatch sounds complete ****e! Thanks.
Not sure but if you find a good set let me know!
Old 12 August 2014, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by salsa-king
How long did it take to arrive once ordered? Did you get import tax and vat etc added?
It arrived after 1 working day in the UK from Japan, it did however take 3 days to get processed over here so 4 working days in total.

I paid just under £393.00 inc all costs (I paid for the express air parcel option rather than the lesser option but it only added around £5.00 to the parcel cost) but that did include a set of R205 wing badges which I ordered at the same time.

It is a pity that some of the suppliers in the UK aren't as quick at despatching their deliveries.
Old 12 August 2014, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by clyne 08
Not sure but if you find a good set let me know!
And me please
Old 12 August 2014, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by imire
And me please
Yeah will do guys.

I thought I had a panel filter but I have just found it is the standard one and it's dirty as hell! Can I add a decent panel filter (k&n etc.) without a remap or should I stick to the standard one for now??
Old 12 August 2014, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
It arrived after 1 working day in the UK from Japan, it did however take 3 days to get processed over here so 4 working days in total.

I paid just under £393.00 inc all costs (I paid for the express air parcel option rather than the lesser option but it only added around £5.00 to the parcel cost) but that did include a set of R205 wing badges which I ordered at the same time.

It is a pity that some of the suppliers in the UK aren't as quick at despatching their deliveries.
That's a great delivery time to be fair, I've been put off slightly ordering from abroad as I was expecting ridiculous time scales.

Are the R205 wing badges a PITA to fit? They look awkward to me.


Anyways.....As I have a blue hatch I've been looking for ways to clean up the whole look of the car, I've got a pair of the overlays for the rear lights (think these were off salsa-king via eBay, the ad looked like your car so cheers for those). The car has the rear windows darkened and so I think an overall blue+black theme with red accents may be where I end up. Already had black rota force wheels when I got her so no need to change these. Still searching for a decent red pin stripe tape to add to the front grille.

The bit I'm not 100% sure with is the metal exhaust surrounds on the rear, I'm not sure leaving these as the standard brushed metal colour (?) will work. We're these an option or standard on the sti? I'm tempted to remove these and spray them in black. What's your thoughts?

John.
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John,
I'm with you on that one. I think the stainless exhaust surrounds looks a bit 'Halfords' IMO.
Old 12 August 2014, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by john1979
... Are the R205 wing badges a PITA to fit? They look awkward to me...

John.
https://www.scoobynet.com/showthread...=979673&page=3

Hair dryer on the silver uk OEM ones.

Fingernail or credit card underneath the corner.

Peel off.

Remove adhesive with solvent or further heat.

Replace with new.
Old 12 August 2014, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Benji554
John,
I'm with you on that one. I think the stainless exhaust surrounds looks a bit 'Halfords' IMO.
I have been on the look out for a used set, as i think the new price is ridiculous, if i get some they will get either carbon dipped or sprayed black!
Old 12 August 2014, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by john1979
That's a great delivery time to be fair, I've been put off slightly ordering from abroad as I was expecting ridiculous time scales.

Are the R205 wing badges a PITA to fit? They look awkward to me.


Anyways.....As I have a blue hatch I've been looking for ways to clean up the whole look of the car, I've got a pair of the overlays for the rear lights (think these were off salsa-king via eBay, the ad looked like your car so cheers for those). The car has the rear windows darkened and so I think an overall blue+black theme with red accents may be where I end up. Already had black rota force wheels when I got her so no need to change these. Still searching for a decent red pin stripe tape to add to the front grille.

The bit I'm not 100% sure with is the metal exhaust surrounds on the rear, I'm not sure leaving these as the standard brushed metal colour (?) will work. We're these an option or standard on the sti? I'm tempted to remove these and spray them in black. What's your thoughts?

John.
I am thinking about changing the exhaust trims to black from the brushed metal finish along with other styling changes as well, if you can wait then you can see the results of mine in a couple of weeks or so.
Old 12 August 2014, 09:01 PM
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side trim fitting guide
https://www.scoobynet.com/showthread...r205+garnishes

rear defusser fitting guide
https://www.scoobynet.com/showthread...+fitting+guide

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Old 12 August 2014, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by salsa-king
It's a bit excessive removing mudflaps and then the wing to peel off something held on by adhesive, IMHO.

Took me two minutes per side.
Old 12 August 2014, 10:28 PM
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I had to take my flaps off to release the side trim. I wanted to make sure it was all clean and lined up properly
Old 12 August 2014, 10:33 PM
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these of interest to anyone?
would fit the Hatch

https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...l#post11489380
Old 12 August 2014, 10:37 PM
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Wish I had the money I'd have them in a flash
Old 13 August 2014, 05:28 PM
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New member here, so hello from me and hello from the scoob

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Old 13 August 2014, 05:31 PM
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Hello and welcome, lovely colour got any plans?
Old 13 August 2014, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by FrozenFlame
New member here, so hello from me and hello from the scoob








Welcome, Very smart hatch! Ps can i have your splitter haha
Old 13 August 2014, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JamieJerkovic
Welcome, Very smart hatch! Ps can i have your splitter haha
Haha cheek!
Old 13 August 2014, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by FrozenFlame
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Very nice indeed, what front splitter is that?
Old 13 August 2014, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
Very nice indeed, what front splitter is that?
Cheers, standard STI splitter, I assumed they were on all of them but guess not then. Was it put on the 330's as standard?
Old 13 August 2014, 06:01 PM
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Haha everyone wants the splitter.

Subaru want like 300 odd quid for them i tried usa aswell and still work out near 200. Seem pretty hard to get hold of.

Nobody seems to do a replica either, such a pain
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Originally Posted by big daz2
Hello and welcome, lovely colour got any plans?
Thanks. Had the car for a couple of months. Was never a massive fan of the rear lights on these. They've grown on me and definitely look nice all lit up but I think the red overlays look rather nice on the white hatches so probably stick some of them on soon.

No major plans yet. So far just put some new pads on the rear, put a panel filter in, removed the airbox silencer/snorkel, changed rear diff oil and just the other week put a set of plugs in. The plugs were nice and fiddly to fit but having done that the car does go a bit better. Next will be exhaust (I've spent days watching youtube videos and debating what to do exhaust wise!)
Old 13 August 2014, 06:23 PM
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That's the best bit is choosing the right parts the worst is paying for it lol enjoy
Old 13 August 2014, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by FrozenFlame
Thanks. Had the car for a couple of months. Was never a massive fan of the rear lights on these. They've grown on me and definitely look nice all lit up but I think the red overlays look rather nice on the white hatches so probably stick some of them on soon.

No major plans yet. So far just put some new pads on the rear, put a panel filter in, removed the airbox silencer/snorkel, changed rear diff oil and just the other week put a set of plugs in. The plugs were nice and fiddly to fit but having done that the car does go a bit better. Next will be exhaust (I've spent days watching youtube videos and debating what to do exhaust wise!)

WELCOME all fast cars are white.

STi splitter didn't come as standard on the 330s nor dod the fog lights.

Don't do anything to your car like zorst, airfliters etc without getting a re mapp to make sure everything is still running fine. Times many ppl do things and don't remap and they end up with problems. Where you from in the midlands? Check out ScoobyClinic for advice and www.m-soc.com as a local club too.

BTW.. rear over lays are here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-STi...item43cd867ed4

Speak with Rob about a clear rear fog lens


Garage Racers-14a by salsa-king, on Flickr
Old 14 August 2014, 08:11 AM
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I know it's a spurious copy but this looks like a good copy of the original STi front bumper lip / splitter, as mine is going to be painted anyway I think I will order one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2712978319...84.m1423.l2649

That is unless anyone has already bought one and found them to be poor quality.
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I am also looking to order a set of flaps, I have tried contacting Performance Creations asking if they can make a mini set of Kaylan flaps for my Hatchback STi but they never bothered replying. :

So I started looking elsewhere and really like the look of the Rally Armor OE as they are moulded to fit the bodywork of the car. The only thing stopping me from ordering them is the overall cost of them by the time you add in duty and clearance fees as they will work out to be close to £180.00 or so.

http://www.rallyarmor.com/product_in...lassics-p-1076

So does anyone have any other recommendations, I do not want large flaps as there is a danger or them being ripped off as I have to reverse into my drive which is on an uphill gradient.
Old 14 August 2014, 10:24 AM
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Took the subaru impreza chrome badges off today, looks a bit cleaner!

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Old 14 August 2014, 10:29 AM
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Looking nice clyne I did the same yesterday and sprayed the chrome strip

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Need a few bits on mine like mudflaps exhaust Sti spoiler and need to lose the fog so that means another set of overlays!! Which should keep phil happy lol
Old 14 August 2014, 10:32 AM
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Still not sure on the plates and sizes of them
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