a quick wash over tonight.. as I MADCOW Candy Wax'd the car the other night. then had the car in to check the a/c. Needs a 'o' ring so going back next week when I can take front bumper off.. as I can fit the Front Lip SKIRT to the front lip spoiler while the bumper is off in my garage.. and they can sort the a/c out

 

Looking good phil !

 

The rebuild? was that with standard internals? If so impressive results by Bob Rawle....

 

No, I had forged drop-ins fitted as the block/rod/big ends were all brand new.

Cossie gaskets and ARP 11mm studs too.

 

Can you pm 1st if you every put this up car up for sale please

 

thanks

 

2008-14 STi Front Lip SKIRT (that goes on the front lip spoiler) ADDS another 5bhp, so I'm told

I bought it from Japanparts, cost about £50 + the usual shipping and vat + handling fees etc etc
https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/18165


Tools needed:
screwdrivers to remove bumper clips
Drill with 5mm plastic/wood drill bit.
fine marker pen
and a sharp Stanley blade to trim the rubber skirt.
tape measure
a cloth + meths to clean the surface.



I removed the front bumper so I could get to it easier plus my car goes in on Wednesday to get an 'O' ring replaced on the a/c
So used the opportunity to have the bumper off and fit the front SKIRT.







Once off, try and follow the Japanese STi instruction sheet best you can. Clean the surface with meths to remove any dirt etc. Mark off the ends where you will cut it off. Keeping away from the curve of the front lip spoiler as your Skirt tape won't stick to the bend. It works out about 1cm from where you can see the curve edge starting to form. Use something to do a straight line, I used a straight edge bit of mud guard metal bracket that I had spare, it was small and straight.



don't worry if it doesn't look lined up straight - like mine is. the tickness of the SKIRT won't be effected by this line, your only needing a guide to where to cut it off.

In the instructions (as I did have a Japanese friend who read the warning notices out to me) it says about warning the 3m adhesive tape to help it bond to the surface of the front lip spoiler, so i used a hair dryer warning the tape as I applied it (removing the backing bit by bit as i went along the length of the spolier). Line up the SKIRT to the back edge of the front LIP SPOILER. This keeps you at the right distance from the front of the LIP Spoiler.


I started one end with the good cut edge, tehn once I got to the other end I cut the excess off with scissors, ready to trim it to size properly.


Now, the instruction say you should cut 'V's in the skirt where you come to bends. I found I didn't have any kinks that needed to have the 'V's cutting into the stick on side. Fingers crossed it hold on. I know the MY11 front lips are slightly more aggressive on teh shape, so you may want to cut the Vs where needed.

Once all on and you've trimmed the end to the correct size, using the line you marked at the beginning (again I used the straight edge of metal to keep it neat.
Go over the whole lot with the warm hair dryer pressing it firmly as you go.

Now, mark 15mm from the ends and and drill your 5mm hole, allowing room for the fastener to fit nicely against the trim. You can offer up the fastener stud to see where is best to centre your drill bit.

with the rest of the Fasteners evenly space the around the SKIRT to help it keep in place, where the shape of the SKIRT started to bend round (where you could cut 'V's into it) I put three fasteners around that arean to keep the SKIRT secure.



When you've done all the fasteners.. check the SKIRT is firmly down against the Front lip spoiler.



Shame I've previously scrapped the front skirt on stuff








All I need to do now is get it back on the car... once the A/C is fixed.


Hope it helps someone fitting their's.

 

Anyone got a standard catback exhaust lying around for a 2010 STi that is taking up too much space and they want to sell? I've got the MagnaFlow on there at the moment and it's just a little too noisy.
(As part of the "deal" with the other half I have to either get rid of the STi or make it quieter so I can get a caterham-type track day toy...)

 

I've got a standard exaust of my 2008 hatch sti 07427098534 bell me if you need it

 

I have one available, its only done about 15k PM me for more info

 

What's everyone's choices on changing disc and pads ?? Need to get new ones all round just wondering what people have upgraded to , groved all round (make?) with red stuff pads ?

Cheers for any help

 

I have a pro drive one I need to get rid of. Came off my 2009 330s

 

Only changed my fronts, but I've gone Black Diamond grooved with Performance Friction pads.

 

if you're not doing track days, these are fine with these pads. If you are doing track days speak with Ian and upgrade the pads. But for the money you can't go wrong on a std brake upgrade.
http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/impr...d-package.html

I fancy these of my next purchase but not sure if I might push the boat out for these as they do look the biz http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/impr...and-bells.html

then I think should I upgrade the front totally to 6pot.. to AP etc???
http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/impr...30mm-kit-.html

 

If you are thinking of going for AP's keep an eye on Godspeed offers. I got the 356mm 6 pot kit FITTED for the price shown for 330mm in the above link (earlier this year!) And they are good by the way! Far better than the K(rap) sports I had on before.

 

got a new cabin filter from euro car parts.. under £18 delivered.



maybe I should have swapped it a few years ago.

 

356mm.. fitted for that price.. is through Ian @ godspeed?

got some photos?

 

Yes mate, through Ian at Godspeed. Pics are on Ian's Facebook page.

 

Perfect cheers !!

Think I'll just go std upgrade then later on go for the full 6pot upgrade I think

 

Yeah I went for AP aswell as I wouldn't buy anything else

 

must get a look at mine, i wouldnt be surprised if its worse :S

rubber lip on the splitter looks great....now added to my list of must have bits lol

 

I ordered rear grooved discs & kelvar pads from ian @ godspeed & going up to see Rob tomorrow to get them fitted

 

have they arrived yet?



BTW.. hella tone fitting guide is here
https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...ing-guide.html

 

Do you just pull the headlamp washer up and then remove its cover with couple of screws

Rest of bumper removal is simple enough just dont want to break a headlamp washer

 

Pull them up. Hold the back and uncooperative the cover. No screws etc.
It's clipped in.

 

Yeah they just clip on so make sure you fit them back on properly as it was £70 for a new one when I lost one the other week lol

 

nice one, replacing the grill as the std one is a bit weather beaten.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y18...ps1k6qijl4.jpg

 

Is that your new one?

 

Yep thats the new, got it fitted handy enough, hopefully get a picture of it fitted tomorrow

 

Price on my JDM STi hatch dropped to £14995