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06 December 2016, 11:05 AM
2015 Steering Rack
Over on IWSTI there is a massive thread about swapping 2008 GR rack for the 2015 rack with apparently very positive results.
Has anyone on here done it?
Which parts were used and how did you feel about the mod?
Has anyone on here done it?
Which parts were used and how did you feel about the mod?
07 December 2016, 04:40 PM
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Evening all
has anyone got the part bumper for driverside bumper inscert for a sti bumper. Missus has somehow managed to loose it on her way to work.
or am I better going for the fog kit and upgrade while I'm at it
cheers in advance
phil
has anyone got the part bumper for driverside bumper inscert for a sti bumper. Missus has somehow managed to loose it on her way to work.
or am I better going for the fog kit and upgrade while I'm at it
cheers in advance
phil
07 December 2016, 05:16 PM
i often wondering would it effect the VDC as its based upon the steering angle sensor (amongst other things) and its settings would all be based on the OE rack rather than the 2015 rack which has a smaller number of turns lock to lock
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07 December 2016, 05:17 PM
07 December 2016, 06:32 PM
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Without fog light
Cover-fog light, right, 57731FG130
Fog light kit
Don't know if the price is still valid
http://imdomino.imgroup.co.uk/IMGGB/...7?Opendocument
Cover-fog light, right, 57731FG130
Fog light kit
Don't know if the price is still valid
http://imdomino.imgroup.co.uk/IMGGB/...7?Opendocument
08 December 2016, 12:03 AM
Plain cover is around 15 iirc as i bought both sides during summer there.
Fog lamp kit will be on back order and take a few weeks to get into a dealers.
Fog lamp kit will be on back order and take a few weeks to get into a dealers.
11 December 2016, 02:17 PM
Tyre wear ? Which wears quicker , front or bacK ?
Have a new set of wheels with one pair of tyres with slightly more wear than the other and want to put them on the other end .
Have a new set of wheels with one pair of tyres with slightly more wear than the other and want to put them on the other end .
11 December 2016, 09:06 PM
15 December 2016, 09:52 PM
Suggestions for best battery for hatch? Think it's failing...
Couple of times in last month wouldn't start when parked a few hours - dials moved but press start button, either just electronical noise or clicking noise.
Fans seemed slow too, so guessing battery on way out. Starts on booster pack and seems fine after an overnight charge.
It is a basic Varta and 7 years old.
Or ( gulp ) the Alternator?
USe - Commute driving with air con, lights, radio on. So normal load?
Thoughts?
Couple of times in last month wouldn't start when parked a few hours - dials moved but press start button, either just electronical noise or clicking noise.
Fans seemed slow too, so guessing battery on way out. Starts on booster pack and seems fine after an overnight charge.
It is a basic Varta and 7 years old.
Or ( gulp ) the Alternator?
USe - Commute driving with air con, lights, radio on. So normal load?
Thoughts?
16 December 2016, 07:33 AM
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just get a battery from your local motor discount store.. think mine was about £70 and he tested the old one and fitted the new one.
16 December 2016, 03:30 PM
OK.
Seen good reports of a Yuasa YBX5005 battery so got one for £76 , will fit over weekend.
Decided to get a Ctek battery conditioner / trickle charger to keep on top of it.
Will ned to keep an eye on alternator / get it tested, but they are expensive as canbus so hope its OK.
Fan belt did wear / get very thin! so had thought it was just that, but it's done it a couple of times since I replaced the belt last month.
Cheers
Seen good reports of a Yuasa YBX5005 battery so got one for £76 , will fit over weekend.
Decided to get a Ctek battery conditioner / trickle charger to keep on top of it.
Will ned to keep an eye on alternator / get it tested, but they are expensive as canbus so hope its OK.
Fan belt did wear / get very thin! so had thought it was just that, but it's done it a couple of times since I replaced the belt last month.
Cheers
16 December 2016, 07:17 PM
Suggestions for best battery for hatch? Think it's failing...
Couple of times in last month wouldn't start when parked a few hours - dials moved but press start button, either just electronical noise or clicking noise.
Fans seemed slow too, so guessing battery on way out. Starts on booster pack and seems fine after an overnight charge.
It is a basic Varta and 7 years old.
Or ( gulp ) the Alternator?
USe - Commute driving with air con, lights, radio on. So normal load?
Thoughts?
Couple of times in last month wouldn't start when parked a few hours - dials moved but press start button, either just electronical noise or clicking noise.
Fans seemed slow too, so guessing battery on way out. Starts on booster pack and seems fine after an overnight charge.
It is a basic Varta and 7 years old.
Or ( gulp ) the Alternator?
USe - Commute driving with air con, lights, radio on. So normal load?
Thoughts?
Change the battery, those Varta batteries are rather crap.
My battery failed at 5 years old and swapped it out with a Bosch S4 with a 3 year warranty
18 December 2016, 08:43 AM
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18 December 2016, 09:09 AM
Got my 330s mapped yesterday and now have a few toys to play with !
Whats the best way to "launch" without breaking things ? Won't be doing it loads but want to at least give it a go.
Traction control off , but what diff settings etc. to loosen everthing up for a bit of mechanical sympathy?
Whats the best way to "launch" without breaking things ? Won't be doing it loads but want to at least give it a go.
Traction control off , but what diff settings etc. to loosen everthing up for a bit of mechanical sympathy?
18 December 2016, 09:22 AM
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18 December 2016, 05:04 PM
will do. I've read some people are going 20mm front 15mm rear, will that cause any issues?
18 December 2016, 08:13 PM
Got my 330s mapped yesterday and now have a few toys to play with !
Whats the best way to "launch" without breaking things ? Won't be doing it loads but want to at least give it a go.
Traction control off , but what diff settings etc. to loosen everthing up for a bit of mechanical sympathy?
Whats the best way to "launch" without breaking things ? Won't be doing it loads but want to at least give it a go.
Traction control off , but what diff settings etc. to loosen everthing up for a bit of mechanical sympathy?
Clutch in 1st gear on a flat surface, Build the revs for a couple of seconds to get some boost and just slip your foot off the clutch. All I did with mine when I had it, It used to set off sideways with lots of smoke off the tyres, Then flatfoot shift up the box. Makes for pretty rapid progress