08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!
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Evening everyone, from what I understand this is the place the hatches hang out as every other sub forum seems to be GC/D related :/
Anywho, I purchased a 2010 wrx-s with 44k on the clock last month. Seems completely standard engine/drivetrain wise apart from the S spec prodrive extras. The previous owner added some flyeye to the rear lights and repeaters
It's the first time I've owned any subaru sooo......firstly is there a thread or link to some further reading regarding this generation specifics? I like to get to know a car found some bits of info already.
Secondly what first mods/upgrades are proven worthwhile £ per hp wise? I'll be sorting out the laughable body roll/wallowing with some decent coilies and ARBs. The stock brakes look a little lost in the 18s and personally find them a little underwhelming. I'm guessing the STI brakes are the choice as opposed to an uprated disc an pad combo?
Apologies for the essay, are there any members local to doncaster and surrounding areas? Seen a white modded hatch and a black sti.
Thanks for any help,
John
Anywho, I purchased a 2010 wrx-s with 44k on the clock last month. Seems completely standard engine/drivetrain wise apart from the S spec prodrive extras. The previous owner added some flyeye to the rear lights and repeaters
It's the first time I've owned any subaru sooo......firstly is there a thread or link to some further reading regarding this generation specifics? I like to get to know a car found some bits of info already.
Secondly what first mods/upgrades are proven worthwhile £ per hp wise? I'll be sorting out the laughable body roll/wallowing with some decent coilies and ARBs. The stock brakes look a little lost in the 18s and personally find them a little underwhelming. I'm guessing the STI brakes are the choice as opposed to an uprated disc an pad combo?
Apologies for the essay, are there any members local to doncaster and surrounding areas? Seen a white modded hatch and a black sti.
Thanks for any help,
John
The WRX and STi braking systems are different and not a straight swap, a better disc / pad combo, decent set of springs and sorting some of the bushes should take care of the rest. Otherwise you are in for BIG money. Clyne has a sorted WRX, worth looking him up.
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if I look for alloys/tyres to fit my 330s... what size can fit my car?
I know it's 114.3pcd,
but what does the ET mean.. and what inch width can I do?
(i think my 19" GT2s are 8.5", is that correct?)
I know it's 114.3pcd,
but what does the ET mean.. and what inch width can I do?
(i think my 19" GT2s are 8.5", is that correct?)
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A lower et will push the wheel out, but this is combined with the width, 8.5 with an et 35 is a nice compromise. Check out a wheel fit calculator, plug in the standard size and you can see what a different et does to fitment, and if it clears struts etc.
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Phil, try using the tire rim calculator in the tool section of the page header
or click my linky below
https://www.scoobynet.com/tire_rim_calculator.php
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anybody used a PSI3 data monitor on a hatch and confirmed it actually works?
EDIT: pretty certain it doesnt as hatch onwards use SSM3 for communication whereas PSI3 relies on SSM
EDIT: pretty certain it doesnt as hatch onwards use SSM3 for communication whereas PSI3 relies on SSM
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Tried and failed, Contacted PSI3 when they were still on the go to reprogram it and it was a no go-er then. So I bought a scangauge 2 with x gauge
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Does anyone know of an LPG converted hatch? If not any companies known to be good?
I start a new job in January and will be doing around 30,000 miles per year, so either need to bring the costs down on the Scoob or move to a BMW 335 / Alpina.
I start a new job in January and will be doing around 30,000 miles per year, so either need to bring the costs down on the Scoob or move to a BMW 335 / Alpina.
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other option is probably a greddy infometer but they aint cheap
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what brake discs and pads are ppl swapping to now days?
these look nice...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-SUBARU...IAAOSwHjNV~***
F&R
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-SUBARU...wAAOSw37tV~Fq1
these look nice...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-SUBARU...IAAOSwHjNV~***
F&R
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-SUBARU...wAAOSw37tV~Fq1
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what brake discs and pads are ppl swapping to now days?
these look nice...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-SUBARU...IAAOSwHjNV~***
F&R
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-SUBARU...wAAOSw37tV~Fq1
these look nice...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-SUBARU...IAAOSwHjNV~***
F&R
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-SUBARU...wAAOSw37tV~Fq1
and Performance Friction pads: http://www.subaru4you.co.uk/brakes/perffrict.shtml
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I got on with it very well, quite handy. as I had boost oil temp & oil pressure gauges I had the scan gauge setup for afr, rpm, coolant temp & short term fuel trim bank 1
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Hi salsa thought I'd share them here for all
The day I brought it .
To how she is now
Fitted a magnaflow since these pictures . Couldn't hear the hatch over the classic and missed the roar !!
The day I brought it .
To how she is now
Fitted a magnaflow since these pictures . Couldn't hear the hatch over the classic and missed the roar !!
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went from
Exhaust before - YouTube
to
Exhaust after - YouTube
the other exhaust was a 3 inch the howard scott I now have is 2.5 the car feels so much better an picks up a lot quicker now really happy another great ebay bargan
Exhaust before - YouTube
to
Exhaust after - YouTube
the other exhaust was a 3 inch the howard scott I now have is 2.5 the car feels so much better an picks up a lot quicker now really happy another great ebay bargan
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I finally adjusted the ARB setup on the hatch.
Went from Whiteline 22mm on the front to a standard 20mm bar.
And adjusted the rear 22mm to outer hole so effectively 21mm.
Very noticeable difference, smoother, better able to deal with the imperfections in our under maintained roads and can push on with more confidence.
All done by Paul at Extreme in about an hour.
Here's a shot of the work in progress, engine still looking good from below.
Went from Whiteline 22mm on the front to a standard 20mm bar.
And adjusted the rear 22mm to outer hole so effectively 21mm.
Very noticeable difference, smoother, better able to deal with the imperfections in our under maintained roads and can push on with more confidence.
All done by Paul at Extreme in about an hour.
Here's a shot of the work in progress, engine still looking good from below.
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Just had the 7yr service today up at Europa Sheffield.
All good. No problems.
Another main dealer stamp in the book lol
All good. No problems.
Another main dealer stamp in the book lol
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My 08 sti, look forward to reading through the thread, not been on scooby net since I owned a type r a couple of years ago, not to mosts tastes I know but I love it 😃
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^^
Sim & Scooby Sammie's OLD car
Sim & Scooby Sammie's OLD car
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I have just gone to a new Subaru dealer by me to ask how much there 7yr service was £225.72 with hire car any where near what you had to pay, if you dont mind me asking.
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Fitted the new black Zunsports grills today to replace the silver ones (Available to buy if anyone fancies them - only been on the car a few months so "as new").
Also had the rear wing off to look at how the Perrin wing riser kit will fit. Needs a few hours on a nicer day to prep the under-wing and boot top as part of the install. I'll fit my JDM black winglets at the same time so just need my wheels changed to anthracite and some ProDrive springs.
Also had the rear wing off to look at how the Perrin wing riser kit will fit. Needs a few hours on a nicer day to prep the under-wing and boot top as part of the install. I'll fit my JDM black winglets at the same time so just need my wheels changed to anthracite and some ProDrive springs.
Has anyone had the rooflining out or replaced the antenna assembly? How difficult is it? Just got a DAB headunit and discovered that the best way to get good reception is to replace the external antenna with a powered DAB compatible one, like this http://www.dabonwheels.co.uk/Kinetic...ar_aerial.html
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Was fairly easy getting the roof lining out from what I remember as had to do mine to fit my Roof vent and can't think of any problems I had
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