08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!
11 December 2009, 07:01 AM
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Hi Dave
Errrmmmm the FSTi has been away for 6 months now but we dont talk about it...back next week !!!!!.
The RS is fab, I should never have cancelled the order last year and bought the 330s IMHO.......350 Stage 2, wheels and springs now booked in...you only live once, Goodwood still sounds good and the dog is now huge but lovely.
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Errrmmmm the FSTi has been away for 6 months now but we dont talk about it...back next week !!!!!.
The RS is fab, I should never have cancelled the order last year and bought the 330s IMHO.......350 Stage 2, wheels and springs now booked in...you only live once, Goodwood still sounds good and the dog is now huge but lovely.
Kind regards
Clive
You will have to take me out in the RS one day...on second thoughts better not do that or I might want to sell the STI
Looking forward to seeing you at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year mate, wil PM/e-mail you.
All the best and hope you have a great Christmas, Dave
11 December 2009, 07:10 AM
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Decent coilovers further improve things, but the above changes make a huge difference for a realtively small amount of money
p.s. oversteer was my problem with the hatch rather than understeer, but I know what you mean mate
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11 December 2009, 07:11 PM
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Odd, So many people stiffening up the rear end with the bush / positive traction kits and larger / braced A/R bar ... why if not to induce oversteer or dial out understeer?
Stiffening the roll resistance or spring rates decreases the absolute grip at that end of the car so alter the balance of grip towardzs the other.
Worked like that on my classic. Think it's all explained on here in one of the Prodrive expert threads.
I don't play much with the settings ( DCCD in auto +, s#, traction control all on etc. ) unless in odd conditions, so maybe too much DCCD lock forced front end wide..?
Was probably a greasy corner and I entered a bit too fast, but still wanna dial out the "percieved" understeer.
Going to visit suspension / race chassis engineers as they reckon it can be all down to settings, this 330S was dealer 4 wheel aligned so likely basic / std settings.
Failing that Lichfield / Powerstation visit likely!
Cheers guys
V
Stiffening the roll resistance or spring rates decreases the absolute grip at that end of the car so alter the balance of grip towardzs the other.
Worked like that on my classic. Think it's all explained on here in one of the Prodrive expert threads.
I don't play much with the settings ( DCCD in auto +, s#, traction control all on etc. ) unless in odd conditions, so maybe too much DCCD lock forced front end wide..?
Was probably a greasy corner and I entered a bit too fast, but still wanna dial out the "percieved" understeer.
Going to visit suspension / race chassis engineers as they reckon it can be all down to settings, this 330S was dealer 4 wheel aligned so likely basic / std settings.
Failing that Lichfield / Powerstation visit likely!
Cheers guys
V
11 December 2009, 08:14 PM
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Anybody had to test out their fog lights yet??
Had to tonight on the way home, OMg are they pants!!! I cant see the throw of light beyond the bonnet!
Had to tonight on the way home, OMg are they pants!!! I cant see the throw of light beyond the bonnet!
11 December 2009, 10:36 PM
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Just had the Litchfield handling pack fitted to ours last week, car feels so much better, steerning now feels like it's connected to the road, feels a lot more taught & responsive, well worth it in my opinion
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11 December 2009, 10:52 PM
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all well nx wk iam getting front & rear arbs ,2 point brace kit ,front strut brace & power steering racking rack bushes fitted as turn up
i fog lights nowt flash thinking of fitting piaa bulbs to give abit more light
i fog lights nowt flash thinking of fitting piaa bulbs to give abit more light
12 December 2009, 05:00 PM
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Agree with Simon, they are next to useless in fog (as I found out the other day). How did you get to the rears of the fog lights to change the bulbs mate, haven't had a proper look yet, hoping it's an easy job...
13 December 2009, 10:49 AM
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Odd, So many people stiffening up the rear end with the bush / positive traction kits and larger / braced A/R bar ... why if not to induce oversteer or dial out understeer?
Stiffening the roll resistance or spring rates decreases the absolute grip at that end of the car so alter the balance of grip towardzs the other.
Worked like that on my classic. Think it's all explained on here in one of the Prodrive expert threads.
I don't play much with the settings ( DCCD in auto +, s#, traction control all on etc. ) unless in odd conditions, so maybe too much DCCD lock forced front end wide..?
Was probably a greasy corner and I entered a bit too fast, but still wanna dial out the "percieved" understeer.
Going to visit suspension / race chassis engineers as they reckon it can be all down to settings, this 330S was dealer 4 wheel aligned so likely basic / std settings.
Failing that Lichfield / Powerstation visit likely!
Cheers guys
V
Stiffening the roll resistance or spring rates decreases the absolute grip at that end of the car so alter the balance of grip towardzs the other.
Worked like that on my classic. Think it's all explained on here in one of the Prodrive expert threads.
I don't play much with the settings ( DCCD in auto +, s#, traction control all on etc. ) unless in odd conditions, so maybe too much DCCD lock forced front end wide..?
Was probably a greasy corner and I entered a bit too fast, but still wanna dial out the "percieved" understeer.
Going to visit suspension / race chassis engineers as they reckon it can be all down to settings, this 330S was dealer 4 wheel aligned so likely basic / std settings.
Failing that Lichfield / Powerstation visit likely!
Cheers guys
V
Ssharp and no TC on ie orange light on dash
Auto + will produce more understeer.
Try what I have suggested and see how you get on
13 December 2009, 11:57 AM
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Thinking of putting a stripe or 2 along the bottom of the doors, bit like Litcho's or RCM. Looking for any inspiration fellas!! What u think? Silver stripe with red in somewhere?
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13 December 2009, 12:20 PM
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[quote=Davey P;9097067]This has to be one of the best hatch back scoobs I've ever seen.
Agree with that !!
What rims are they ??
Where do you get the reverse bonnet vents ?!
Agree with that !!
What rims are they ??
Where do you get the reverse bonnet vents ?!
13 December 2009, 04:52 PM
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Agree with that !!
What rims are they ??
Where do you get the reverse bonnet vents ?![/QUOTE]
Vents come with the bonnet, its a whole new item and IIRC and is made of cf.
What rims are they ??
Where do you get the reverse bonnet vents ?![/QUOTE]
Vents come with the bonnet, its a whole new item and IIRC and is made of cf.
14 December 2009, 03:47 AM
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The Americans love oversized rims with 255 tyres (sticking out past the arches) for that 'agressive' look as they call it...need to roll the arches to get them to fit...same effect here...looks good
http://www.aggressivefitment.com/use...L-SCHLEGS4.jpg
p.s. they are Advan RS/RZ wheels, cost over £400 each
http://www.aggressivefitment.com/use...L-SCHLEGS4.jpg
p.s. they are Advan RS/RZ wheels, cost over £400 each
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14 December 2009, 08:01 AM
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pic of the blue scoob looks like a photoshop, or if its a genuine pic then the colour balances must have been altered, just dont look natural.
i have been looking at wider wheels (18x8.5 et35) to get a much wider stance look with the wider tyres and filling the arches properly, its just the cost of the volks racing wheels at £600 a corner putting me off!!!
i have been looking at wider wheels (18x8.5 et35) to get a much wider stance look with the wider tyres and filling the arches properly, its just the cost of the volks racing wheels at £600 a corner putting me off!!!
14 December 2009, 08:56 AM
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PPP impressions
Having taken the STI to my (not so local) dealer where they lent me a DIESEL Legacy for the day (nice heated seats and the aircon controls are much better than on the STi) I was quite relieved to get back into the STi.
£1800 for a 10K service and the fitting of a PPP appears to be money well spent. The power delivery is a lot smoother and the extra poke is certainly noticable. Managed to spin all 4 wheel on the exit of a roundabout which (ahem) woke me up!
Only down side is I need to upgrade the brakes - the stock pads are 85% worn after 10K miles (including 1 track day and a trip to the Ring).
Am thinking hoses, pads and dot 5.1 to start with and then look around for a bigger kit next year?
What have you guys gone for?
Cheers
W
£1800 for a 10K service and the fitting of a PPP appears to be money well spent. The power delivery is a lot smoother and the extra poke is certainly noticable. Managed to spin all 4 wheel on the exit of a roundabout which (ahem) woke me up!
Only down side is I need to upgrade the brakes - the stock pads are 85% worn after 10K miles (including 1 track day and a trip to the Ring).
Am thinking hoses, pads and dot 5.1 to start with and then look around for a bigger kit next year?
What have you guys gone for?
Cheers
W
14 December 2009, 09:54 AM
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Only down side is I need to upgrade the brakes - the stock pads are 85% worn after 10K miles (including 1 track day and a trip to the Ring).
Am thinking hoses, pads and dot 5.1 to start with and then look around for a bigger kit next year?
What have you guys gone for?
Cheers
W
Am thinking hoses, pads and dot 5.1 to start with and then look around for a bigger kit next year?
What have you guys gone for?
Cheers
W
Had AP 6 pots on the last scoob - they too worked well !
Suppose it depends which are on best £ offer !!
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14 December 2009, 09:58 AM
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The Americans love oversized rims with 255 tyres (sticking out past the arches) for that 'agressive' look as they call it...need to roll the arches to get them to fit...same effect here...looks good
http://www.aggressivefitment.com/use...L-SCHLEGS4.jpg
p.s. they are Advan RS/RZ wheels, cost over £400 each
http://www.aggressivefitment.com/use...L-SCHLEGS4.jpg
p.s. they are Advan RS/RZ wheels, cost over £400 each
14 December 2009, 12:20 PM
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Carbon Fiber Bonnet for 08 Subaru Impreza 2.0R 2.5R sti on eBay (end time 05-Jan-10 11:18:24 GMT)
Doh! Probably silly money then [/QUOTE]
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14 December 2009, 12:52 PM
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Having taken the STI to my (not so local) dealer where they lent me a DIESEL Legacy for the day (nice heated seats and the aircon controls are much better than on the STi) I was quite relieved to get back into the STi.
£1800 for a 10K service and the fitting of a PPP appears to be money well spent. The power delivery is a lot smoother and the extra poke is certainly noticable. Managed to spin all 4 wheel on the exit of a roundabout which (ahem) woke me up!
Only down side is I need to upgrade the brakes - the stock pads are 85% worn after 10K miles (including 1 track day and a trip to the Ring).
Am thinking hoses, pads and dot 5.1 to start with and then look around for a bigger kit next year?
What have you guys gone for?
Cheers
W
£1800 for a 10K service and the fitting of a PPP appears to be money well spent. The power delivery is a lot smoother and the extra poke is certainly noticable. Managed to spin all 4 wheel on the exit of a roundabout which (ahem) woke me up!
Only down side is I need to upgrade the brakes - the stock pads are 85% worn after 10K miles (including 1 track day and a trip to the Ring).
Am thinking hoses, pads and dot 5.1 to start with and then look around for a bigger kit next year?
What have you guys gone for?
Cheers
W
Thanks,
John