What do the diff inserts do hedgecutter? I am looking to do my front and rear ARBs with whiteline goodies soon.

 

They give a more positive traction, as the inserts prevent movement and flex.

 

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.

 

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

 

is going DeCat down pipe a wise thing to do not MOT law is so tight?
is it worth the hassle?

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

sounds just like my camper van lol ,, my camper only has about 8" of pipe off the turbo and thats it lol

 

it was just raw noise. Muffled down a bit would help but not sure how it would fit.

 

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

 

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.

 

Puddle splashing through the storms yesterday

 

Lovely. Is it going like it should now?

 

It is HC

Only taken 5 and a half months... but yes, Bob Rawle mapped it to 370bhp last week and now it's singing

 

its fantastic to have it back! 400 miles done, 600 to go until the map.

 

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

 

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!

 

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...

 

Needs a good wash as it's been stood a year, and most recently in the garage for the last few months where it's been developed into what it is today..

 

New toy Rob

 

Yes Peter, something a little different. Pole Position build with MD321V Twin Scroll, RCM EL headers, Twin plate etc