Because the hubs on the STi are bigger, so the front strut mounting holes are different.

The rear spring/damper combo doesn't attach to the hub as in older models but to the main lateral link so is not affected by the hub difference.

 

Gambit has shown me this.. how good does that look!

 

Ark exhausts are good and "similar" to the H&S setup for the Hatch, but how often do you look at the back of a car from that angle ??

Go titanium tipped GRIP............





Brandon runs the Ark GRIP titanium tip exhaust on his wide body saloon.......

 

already got neighbors complaining about my scooby, i dont think i can fit a Cat back system ! haha, those ARK systems do look the nuts.

 

Does look good.

I like the 4" quad tail pipes. Looks meaty :-D

 

thoughts on the badges on the back?

debaged or leave them on ?

i personally like my 330s badge otherwise nothing else to say its a 330s really!

 

Just leave the STI and 330s, remove the Subaru.

 

That exhaust looks nice but it would be covered by my rear diffuser so wouldn't get to see it anyway lol

 

whats the crack with fuel pumps in the hatch sti's? was looking/googling around last night, and it appears to be a different setup in them to what im use to in my hawk sti

where is the fuel filter etc? and is the pump some sort of compact item? whats the limits of the pump

fuel filter in hawk sti was in the tank above the fuel pump but handy enough changed along with a pump

 

Anyone tried Bridgestone RE002 Adrenalin on a hatch?

 

Yep, totally different setup





http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_2/

 

@Don - yeah watched that video last night, was hoping that was just a special US car or something!! Do you know what the limitations are on the std pump?

is there no fuel filter then as such? just the sock on the bottom of the pump?

 

I'm changing mine to an HRC 255 to go with my decat and remap at the start of next month. I watched that vid and then decided that Subaru 4 You can fit the pump as it looked like a right faff

Not sure what the limit is on the std pump but I wanted to be sure I wasn't limiting myself.

 

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/2-5-lite...ck-filter.html

As some of the pictures in this thread are missing, this is one of the filter assembly



Marked in green here


NASIOC Pump replacement thread

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2303133

 

great stuff cheers. another item for the shopping list!

 

why do you need to change the one you'll be getting?

 

If i intend mapping it (which i will) i assumed the std pump wouldnt be up to the job

 

A lot of people have mapped their cars on the standard fuel pump with no issues

What other mods are you running ?

 

Well it was advised on hawk sti to do hence the question regarding hatch fuel pump limitations.

Other people have mapped their cars to what though?

 

I'm the same as Gambit and am changing my pump as I assume my mod will be beyond the standard pump.

I'll be running a forged build with mishimoto intake, full h&s decat and a remap by Bob Rawle. Expecting around 350-360, so I thought that might be pushing the standard pump too much, are others running these mods on the standard pump?

 

I also went with the advice on Andy Forrest website http://andyforrestperformance.co.uk/27671.html

 

is it this?

Level 2 340-360 bhp

Full Decat turbo back 2.5 " or 3" bore
Walbro 255 l/hr uprated fuel pump (not reqd on 08/09)
EcuTek custom remap
K+N panel filter (cold air induction required on 08/09)

 

Yeah, I've just realised I can't read! I'm going to double check but I might as well save the money not fitting it!

 

i havent fitted a fuel pump and ran 361bhp.

with forged pistons, AEM induction kit , H&S decat , Prodrive catback.

i beleive the standard pump is fine up to 400+
then your into injectors and turbo anyway

 

Interesting point re fuel pump.

I have just had my 2011 engine rebuilt (forged) and in the process of a Bob R remap, his recommendation was for an uprated fuel pump, I have gone for the RCM one, it is a drop in type.

 

When Duncan @racedynamics mapped mine this year, he said the standard pump was fine for under 400. you pays your money & you take your chance....

 

Has anyone fitted a oil
Catch can ? And which vacuum pipe do i use lol

 

AOS the way to go

 

Might be having a slow moment .. What's AOS. Lol


Two small things left to fit to my car now

Additional earth kit .? Where's best to mount these ? Starter, ecu, wings, bulkhead anywhere else ?

And catch can need to find which vac pipes to connect it to



This happened







Tonight's efforts.

 

AOS - air oil separator as seen here on my hawk sti
http://s5.photobucket.com/user/Gambi...a369c.jpg.html

runs from pcv & head breathers, oil goes back down the oil filler neck and air is piped back into inlet