Clear protectors comes as standard OEM fit on the STi



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An update on part numbers........

 

I ordered fog lamp kit today from my local dealer and after some arm twisting they agreed to give me 20% discount, so inclusive of the VAT they worked out at £240.00 which is a lot cheaper than ICP who have the same kit for sale for £305.00.

I think that will have to be an end to the spending for the moment, and to think I said I would never again go down this road.

 

Thanks, I will have a look at my car later - I can't say I noticed the protection in place, but then again I wasn't looking for it either.

 

I priced those clear protectors for the rear doors/sills a few weeks ago , sit down Ty when they tell you the price

 

Remember what I do for a job Geraint, I see prices that would make the devil himself shriek.

 

Cheers Don that's good info, I think I've got 2 of the 3 fitted to my car. The 'L' shaped bit and a small square on the bottom of the door.

As useful as these are at the protection they give, I can't see them being good enough over the winter for coverage so I'm looking at mudflaps (which to be honest I wasn't going to fit to this car). Best I can see are the rally armour ones which I know are popular with owners on here, thinking of the grey text so they aren't too noticeable.

Apart from these are there any smaller or more discreet mudflaps on the market.
Cheers.

 

Look at performance creations

 

Will do. Thanks

 

They do mini flaps

But personally I like a bit more side coverage to get the protection from stone clips on those flared rear arches


Ive the newer 4mm think generation II design ones.

 

I would look at the Rally Armor OE range, I have ordered a set as I like the OE look and the fact that they are moulded into the contours of the car.

They aren't cheap but having had Rally Armor before I know the fit and quality is spot on.

I did try contacting Performance Creations twice (once via email and once via a telephone call and never got a response back from either) to ask if they make mini Kaylan flaps, so only after that did I go down the Rally Armor route.

 

They look similar to the oe fit ones the dealer fitted to mone when I bought the car. In the end I took them off as didnt like the stiffness to them and I wanted ones that come out a bit more to protect the sides from stones.

 

Just had the WRX mapped by Bob Rawle, over the moon with the results, exactly where i wanted to be with the power.

I am awaiting the graph but it is looking like 360bhp and 400 torque!

Next mods will be focused on handling.

 

Great work mate makes me think now ��

 

Just save for the STI mate! the money i have spent so far i could just buy an STI, and i am still running a 5 speed box!

 

Good point but I bet she's nice to drive though nice bit of power and toque. Tell you what if your doing handling mods mines got the drop links and all done as seen in this thread and it makes a huge diffrance to the back end need to sort the front as it seems abit lose but the back holds really nice with that little lot done.

 

Yeah thats what i am looking at, i have springs on already but looking at drop links anti roll bars bushes etc.

More cash!

 

I know it's all money mate enjoy the fruits of your labour. I got lucky and that little lot was done on mine but I need springs and sort anty lift on the front other than brakes mine handles lovely

 

I would of thought the biggest improvement to the rear of any Hatch would be to fit the Whiteline rear subframe to body bush inserts, it was on mine, as the movement on oe bushes is horrendous.

 

Yea that's what mines got with poly bushes

 

Was that mainly down to the VF34 and remap? Or were other engine ancillary parts changed?

Good figures, I'm waiting for Bob to get back to me on a mapping session.

 

Sorry that was a typo its running a VF43 not 34!

It's combination of the parts fitted, fuel pump, turbo, decat, FMIC, etc.
The WRX has a lot of restrictive parts lol..
The engine itself is standard apart from the forged pistons so it won't be getting pushed much further, i may fit a billet wheel to the turbo and delete the tumblers next year but that would be it.
I just hope the gearbox holds up.

 

It never stops does it!!!

 

I'm just going to change out the centre and rear exhaust sections for a Revolution system, fit an uprated Torques 340lph fuel pump and fit a K&N air filter and see what she produces.

She'll be having a forged build early next year but I don't plan to exceed 450bhp, so I'll be either keeping the STi TMIC or getting an uprated TMIC manufactured using a better quality core.

I've been down the stupid BHP route before and it's not something I'm keen to repeat.

 

Grimmspeed do an uprated TMIC, Ask Scottish rayman about it he's running 450 on one

 

Thanks Rob, I can get one made by a company called AH Fabrications in Hereford, they do work for quite a few F1 teams, WRC teams plus RCM to name but a few.

I can get one made using the best core available for a very good price.

 

I would of liked to stay with a top mount (bolt the STI on) but with my model the (plastic) inlet manifold is completely different to the STI so i would of had to change inlet manifold fuel rails and top mount! FMIC was a lot cheaper option for me but now i have a huge void at the back of the engine bay which does not look right.

 

That's local to me. I'd be interested to know the price of this or is it a special mates rates deal you have? Thanks

 

The latter as a friend of mine has a friend who works there, it won't be stupdily cheap but it will be a very good price nonetheless.

 

I would agree there Paul, I did the inserts on mine and the difference is very noticeable. Cant believe they got away with fitting those bushes that flex so much.

There not difficult to fit either for anyone wanting to do the modification

 

Rob do you have any clear rear fog lenses still? I'm after one to do my red overlays.

Cheers