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09 November 2014, 03:31 PM
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10 November 2014, 08:22 AM
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As for the fuel rails I will have a look into the minefield that they are along with fuel lines etc. 
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I'm just replacing the perrin rail kit on mine .... Rails are a nice bit of kit BUT the fuel lines and how they connect to the rails are not 😕 sprung clips.... They were okay at 390bhp but once over 450 they began to seep. Not all of them but some had to be replaced with jubilee clips which are not a perfect seal neither.
They were holding for a couple of months then I'd get petrol smells intermittently 😩. Where the fuel lines connect to the rails is the big problem. Enginetuner are aware of the issue and tried a new type of clip which was not successful - ie one day all good then next day seeping.
A right pain. I'm just about to pull the trigger on the RCM rail and braided line kit @£540 ! Totally fed up with the problem so it's about biting the bullet and doing it right.
FWIW I generally think Perrin stuff is great. I recently replaced the Forge CAIK which was certainly good (Litchfields still recommend / use them) but the Perrin kit is superb - not only an absolutely moosive filter but a properly sized maf connection complete with air straightening vanes which help for totally super smooth mapping. Highly recommend it over any others out there - it's unique.
However the fuel rail kit is another story. If you're under 400 then fine - over that and you may have probs. bTW mine failed after approx 10,000 miles of use
[/QUOTE]I'm just replacing the perrin rail kit on mine .... Rails are a nice bit of kit BUT the fuel lines and how they connect to the rails are not 😕 sprung clips.... They were okay at 390bhp but once over 450 they began to seep. Not all of them but some had to be replaced with jubilee clips which are not a perfect seal neither.
They were holding for a couple of months then I'd get petrol smells intermittently 😩. Where the fuel lines connect to the rails is the big problem. Enginetuner are aware of the issue and tried a new type of clip which was not successful - ie one day all good then next day seeping.
A right pain. I'm just about to pull the trigger on the RCM rail and braided line kit @£540 ! Totally fed up with the problem so it's about biting the bullet and doing it right.
FWIW I generally think Perrin stuff is great. I recently replaced the Forge CAIK which was certainly good (Litchfields still recommend / use them) but the Perrin kit is superb - not only an absolutely moosive filter but a properly sized maf connection complete with air straightening vanes which help for totally super smooth mapping. Highly recommend it over any others out there - it's unique.
However the fuel rail kit is another story. If you're under 400 then fine - over that and you may have probs. bTW mine failed after approx 10,000 miles of use
10 November 2014, 08:50 PM
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Its the same as the japspeed kit, the fit was OK it came with different pipes for WRX or STI fitment. I was not so happy with the pipe route near the battery so I changed them for some mishimoto pipes.
11 November 2014, 12:00 AM
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11 November 2014, 08:08 AM
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11 November 2014, 05:38 PM
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so if you take your bumper off they are still attached?
could you not fit them to where the original one went on the inner frame support?
could you not fit them to where the original one went on the inner frame support?
11 November 2014, 06:11 PM
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If I do want to take the bumper off its 4 spade connections on the horns then there off with the bumper.
11 November 2014, 07:49 PM
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easy to take off then.
Mine went here..
Mine went here..
14 November 2014, 04:17 PM
Rear suspension bushes - PU
Bit of assisstance needed here
- for the rear trailing arms front and rear bushes, and diff mountings front and rear, and the lower track arm inner bush, are the bushes easy to remove - i.e. not needing a press to push out metallastic types?
Putting in Whiteline or Powerflex PU bushes seems OK as they are generally split each side.
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V
- for the rear trailing arms front and rear bushes, and diff mountings front and rear, and the lower track arm inner bush, are the bushes easy to remove - i.e. not needing a press to push out metallastic types?
Putting in Whiteline or Powerflex PU bushes seems OK as they are generally split each side.
Thanks
V
14 November 2014, 07:29 PM
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Guys can I tempt anyone to some genuine subaru roof bars or 4x Dunlop winter sport 3d tyres with 6.5/7mm tread or 330s alloys? Thanks
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14 November 2014, 07:36 PM
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15 November 2014, 04:54 PM
Gearmox mounts, shifter linage etc
Fitted these bits and bobs last week, to reduce the movement under the car on rough roads or on off throttle in traffic.
Perrin gear box mount - very nice
Perrin front shifter bush ( on the rod that the gear lever sits in )
Perrin rear shifter support ( ditto )
Seems much smoother drive now, no gear lever wobble at all even over rough tarmac or hard on/off throttle.
Had a little reluctance to get into 5th especially pressing on or flat foot shifting, all gone now ( so not a syncro problem, Subaru !! )
Very very slight vibration increase in gearknob, and a slight whine from gears at low speed / revs in low gears.
All perfectly acceptable.
Perrin gear box mount - very nice
Perrin front shifter bush ( on the rod that the gear lever sits in )
Perrin rear shifter support ( ditto )
Seems much smoother drive now, no gear lever wobble at all even over rough tarmac or hard on/off throttle.
Had a little reluctance to get into 5th especially pressing on or flat foot shifting, all gone now ( so not a syncro problem, Subaru !! )
Very very slight vibration increase in gearknob, and a slight whine from gears at low speed / revs in low gears.
All perfectly acceptable.
15 November 2014, 04:57 PM
While I was getting a bit of Perrin stuff from the USA ( a couple of bits were from Scoobyclinic ) I got these too!
Belt cover ( I got the black one )
Battery clamp ( again Black one )
Radiator brackets
Also got, but not fitted these Perrin engine mounts.
Belt cover ( I got the black one )
Battery clamp ( again Black one )
Radiator brackets
Also got, but not fitted these Perrin engine mounts.
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15 November 2014, 05:02 PM
Bit of assisstance needed here
- for the rear trailing arms front and rear bushes, and diff mountings front and rear, and the lower track arm inner bush, are the bushes easy to remove - i.e. not needing a press to push out metallastic types?
Putting in Whiteline or Powerflex PU bushes seems OK as they are generally split each side.
Thanks
V
- for the rear trailing arms front and rear bushes, and diff mountings front and rear, and the lower track arm inner bush, are the bushes easy to remove - i.e. not needing a press to push out metallastic types?
Putting in Whiteline or Powerflex PU bushes seems OK as they are generally split each side.
Thanks
V
Are the OEM bushes easy to remove or do I need to find a garage with a press?
Thanks
15 November 2014, 06:36 PM
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I'm just replacing the perrin rail kit on mine .... Rails are a nice bit of kit BUT the fuel lines and how they connect to the rails are not 😕 sprung clips.... They were okay at 390bhp but once over 450 they began to seep. Not all of them but some had to be replaced with jubilee clips which are not a perfect seal neither.
They were holding for a couple of months then I'd get petrol smells intermittently 😩. Where the fuel lines connect to the rails is the big problem. Enginetuner are aware of the issue and tried a new type of clip which was not successful - ie one day all good then next day seeping.
A right pain. I'm just about to pull the trigger on the RCM rail and braided line kit @£540 ! Totally fed up with the problem so it's about biting the bullet and doing it right.
FWIW I generally think Perrin stuff is great. I recently replaced the Forge CAIK which was certainly good (Litchfields still recommend / use them) but the Perrin kit is superb - not only an absolutely moosive filter but a properly sized maf connection complete with air straightening vanes which help for totally super smooth mapping. Highly recommend it over any others out there - it's unique.
However the fuel rail kit is another story. If you're under 400 then fine - over that and you may have probs. bTW mine failed after approx 10,000 miles of use
They were holding for a couple of months then I'd get petrol smells intermittently 😩. Where the fuel lines connect to the rails is the big problem. Enginetuner are aware of the issue and tried a new type of clip which was not successful - ie one day all good then next day seeping.
A right pain. I'm just about to pull the trigger on the RCM rail and braided line kit @£540 ! Totally fed up with the problem so it's about biting the bullet and doing it right.
FWIW I generally think Perrin stuff is great. I recently replaced the Forge CAIK which was certainly good (Litchfields still recommend / use them) but the Perrin kit is superb - not only an absolutely moosive filter but a properly sized maf connection complete with air straightening vanes which help for totally super smooth mapping. Highly recommend it over any others out there - it's unique.
However the fuel rail kit is another story. If you're under 400 then fine - over that and you may have probs. bTW mine failed after approx 10,000 miles of use
The rest of the setup will be supplied by Torques who do some very nice unions, braided hose, distribution blocks, fuel pressure regulators in fact everything you need and at very good prices as well.
16 November 2014, 03:15 PM
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A good panel filter will see 400bhp. I wanted a nice induction roar so I fitted a Cosworth induction kit, which is actually made by K&N (its stamped on the hard pipe and the filter itself) I then later had to modify it and remove the nice divider/heat shield that came with it so i could fit the FMIC pipes. 
With top mount.
It now sits in the wing because of the FMIC.
With top mount.
It now sits in the wing because of the FMIC.
16 November 2014, 04:12 PM
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I also picked up a set of Cosworth AP 355mm front brakes from Domino46 last week, plus I also had delivered a Mishimoto cold air induction kit as well.
I need to source a new set of brake pads, I'll probably go with Performance Friction fast road rated pads.
I need to source a new set of brake pads, I'll probably go with Performance Friction fast road rated pads.
17 November 2014, 09:19 PM
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how did you find the brakes forsale??
where were they advertised?
where were they advertised?
17 November 2014, 09:50 PM
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18 November 2014, 07:48 AM
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Fitting all my perrin stuff this week so will post some pics when done
18 November 2014, 10:03 AM
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He got a real bargain. I didn't ask about them cus I know how mich new they are so expected 2nd to be dear too.
18 November 2014, 05:21 PM
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I'm looking forward to seeing the pics.
18 November 2014, 07:01 PM
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Not the best pics but you get the idea
18 November 2014, 09:29 PM
I have one of those hahaha. 1st one fitted in the uk.
How did you find the installation, compared to an earlier car with all the fittings ready fitted
How did you find the installation, compared to an earlier car with all the fittings ready fitted
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18 November 2014, 09:55 PM
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