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I went to fit the Whiteline rear subframe bush inserts today on my 09 spec C, but they didn't slot straight in, so the spec C appears to have different subframe bushes from the standard hatch. I also have a spare set of Whiteline diff inserts, as mine was already done, if anyone is interested
What do the diff inserts do hedgecutter? I am looking to do my front and rear ARBs with whiteline goodies soon.
Anyone any pics for reference of how they fill the arches ?
originally I liked the wheels but wished they were wider. But since storing them in the garage and buying new Rotas/spacers and coilovers I'm wondering will lower suspension improve the look of OEM wheel fitment ?
Car finally back from Thwaites, along with the forged rebuild they fitted a new Exedy clutch, cobra decat downpipe, sleeved up-pipe and rcm fuel pump. Now I just have to put 1000 of the most painful off-boost miles before I go back for the remap! Dealing with TDR has been a great experience, they have put up with numerous phone calls from me along with me turning up on the day of the engine build to take photos. Mark had all the time in the world to answer my questions and chat about the build.
Car finally back from Thwaites, along with the forged rebuild they fitted a new Exedy clutch, cobra decat downpipe, sleeved up-pipe and rcm fuel pump. Now I just have to put 1000 of the most painful off-boost miles before I go back for the remap! Dealing with TDR has been a great experience, they have put up with numerous phone calls from me along with me turning up on the day of the engine build to take photos. Mark had all the time in the world to answer my questions and chat about the build.
Nice pics. Nice having someone you trust doing your engine work. Mark did mine on a forester STi, along with a re-map. Perfect since (20K miles)
Also good to have pics of the inside of your engine
Anyone any pics for reference of how they fill the arches ?
originally I liked the wheels but wished they were wider. But since storing them in the garage and buying new Rotas/spacers and coilovers I'm wondering will lower suspension improve the look of OEM wheel fitment ?
im running 330s wheels on bc coils , looking to get some japan racing wheels or maybe some Xxrs in the near future ,, they fill the arch well think they could maybe do with a 15mm spacer tho 🤔
When we fitted them we did all the measurements the same as my mates blob so the arch to the wheel centre is exactly the same and I’m still getting away with the original profile tyres ,
im running 330s wheels on bc coils , looking to get some japan racing wheels or maybe some Xxrs in the near future ,, they fill the arch well think they could maybe do with a 15mm spacer tho 🤔
When we fitted them we did all the measurements the same as my mates blob so the arch to the wheel centre is exactly the same and I’m still getting away with the original profile tyres ,
due to the back if the wheel being flat , a 25mm spacer is the smallest possible to allow for OEM studs. I've a feeling 25mm will make them too wide.
is going DeCat down pipe a wise thing to do not MOT law is so tight?
is it worth the hassle?
mot law is still the same as it was 10 years ago ,, I’ve been running full de cat for 3 years never had an issue , you need to de cat for any further performance , and I’m my opinion sports cats ain’t worth the money ,, if needed you could make a cat pipe to swap into your cat back at mot time if you really need too
Last edited by kershaw-330s; 26 May 2018 at 09:37 AM.
due to the back if the wheel being flat , a 25mm spacer is the smallest possible to allow for OEM studs. I've a feeling 25mm will make them too wide.
hmmm I recon a 25 you would get away with it , but a 35 profile tyre would be needed , and maybe a bit of extra front camber ,, all depends how low you want to go really
Hi chaps been a while since i posted now
Im thinking if doing a mufler delete on my 09sti
Now im wanting to leave the centre pipe and just have the rear piece made up now a local garage said the flange is knackered on the centre pipe so ive been looking and you can get a flange repair kit.
Now has anyone got a mufler delete how much louder are they ?
Amd had anyone used a flange repair kit ?
Hi chaps been a while since i posted now
Im thinking if doing a mufler delete on my 09sti
Now im wanting to leave the centre pipe and just have the rear piece made up now a local garage said the flange is knackered on the centre pipe so ive been looking and you can get a flange repair kit.
Now has anyone got a mufler delete how much louder are they ?
Amd had anyone used a flange repair kit ?
it'll be loud as heck. I had a blowout on the flange for the back box (really rusty and crumbling). I took the box off to put a new gasket and bolts on. Couldn't resist seeing how it sounded without it. I see if I've a video.
I'd wonder if there was some way of fitting a muffler somewhere up nearer the engine , or if that isn't a good place for a muffler flow wise.
Last edited by CharlySkunkWeed; 27 May 2018 at 10:14 AM.
Theres a firm on ebay doing them for £450 but i wanted to have one made just off the backbox flange so if i wanted to put ghe box back on i could as i have a proR box but both garages i been to see just want to replace the centrepipe and take it streight out to tips but that means i cant put the box back on i have to replace the full pipe again
Car finally back from Thwaites, along with the forged rebuild they fitted a new Exedy clutch, cobra decat downpipe, sleeved up-pipe and rcm fuel pump. Now I just have to put 1000 of the most painful off-boost miles before I go back for the remap! Dealing with TDR has been a great experience, they have put up with numerous phone calls from me along with me turning up on the day of the engine build to take photos. Mark had all the time in the world to answer my questions and chat about the build.
I saw your car on the ramp 10 days ago, you must be very excited now it's all been done well by someone we trust!
I am looking forward to having mine serviced by TDR soon.
Only taken 5 and a half months... but yes, Bob Rawle mapped it to 370bhp last week and now it's singing
Is that 370 on standard turbo and top mount intercooler? I have seen alsorts of outcomes from 330 to 370 on the standard setup so I have no idea what to expect from mine
Is that 370 on standard turbo and top mount intercooler? I have seen alsorts of outcomes from 330 to 370 on the standard setup so I have no idea what to expect from mine
2L JDM, de-cat Miltek, K&N, fuel pump, 3-port and Bob Rawle
hi guys.just bought myself an 09 hatch, having had a cupra r still getting used to it, espsecially the opening of all doors🤔 and why no fold up key...minor details.
been remapped by alan jeffrey to 372 , i feel it misses a bit on idle, is this common or possible plugs? lots of questions to follow once i get my head around it...thanks in advance
hi guys.just bought myself an 09 hatch, having had a cupra r still getting used to it, espsecially the opening of all doors🤔 and why no fold up key...minor details.
been remapped by alan jeffrey to 372 , i feel it misses a bit on idle, is this common or possible plugs? lots of questions to follow once i get my head around it...thanks in advance
if you figure out opening all the doors let me know! I have resorted to just pressing the unlock button on the drivers door card every time. Occasionally I can get them to open on a double press of the key fob but have never been able to unlock the tailgate with this method!
hi guys.just bought myself an 09 hatch, having had a cupra r still getting used to it, espsecially the opening of all doors🤔 and why no fold up key...minor details.
been remapped by alan jeffrey to 372 , i feel it misses a bit on idle, is this common or possible plugs? lots of questions to follow once i get my head around it...thanks in advance
My jdm has just started idling a little lumpy; opinions on causes welcomed. Cleaned maf, throttle body next, but had read that the power steering pump can cause this when it's on the way out?
My jdm has just started idling a little lumpy; opinions on causes welcomed. Cleaned maf, throttle body next, but had read that the power steering pump can cause this when it's on the way out?
If the ECU has been reset recently it can take time to learn. Mine was similar after replacing lambda sensor, but starting the car and not touching the accelerator for a good 15 minutes sorted it out. Been spot on ever since. Maybe unrelated though...
02 May 2018, 11:16 AM
