08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!

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Jan 19, 2010 | 09:18 AM
  #1711  
Quote: A few options around mate
Been following a few threads over in states (IWSTI & NASIOC). They seem to think front side pillar mounting is fine (seen a picture with the airbags deployed and it is the side curtain air bag that comes out of the very top of the pillar only). But no-one is making the pods just yet (most are homebrew ones).
I don't like all the other aftermarket options (on top of the clock pod, top of the dash pod, steering column pods, replacing the middle air vents option) and having a double din DVD unit, like you, I don't want to replace it with a single din unit and fit the single din 3 gauge units they do (DEFI etc.)
So far the best compromise I have found is the HKS CAMP 2 setup for DVD displays (not cheap though)...not essential so only a wish list for me

HKS USA HKS CAMP2 Real-Time Engine Monitoring
Many thanks Dave ! I understood the bits that were in English, but got lost in the technospeak.
Do you know if data for air intake temp, oil temp, oil pressure, boost can be taken from ecu or do you have to buy the sensors at extra cost ?

The vent gauges from Revolution would cost a min 」200 + 」160 for the pre drilled replacement vent plate to fit them in - so not much less than the HKS dvd display
Cheers
Stan
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Jan 19, 2010 | 09:58 AM
  #1712  
Quote: [Dons flame suit in case everyone knew this & it's just me who didn't read all the manual....]

So I was getting hacked off at the fan / heating controls / AC being either freezing cold or too hot,

spotted this on IWSTI, post #9

This is what they call *auto* climate control?! - IWSTI.com: Subaru WRX STI Forums

Tried it tonight.......at last it works properly press the AC button for two seconds till it flashes & hey presto 17degC is only marginally warmer than 16degC, rather than before

Was starting to think Subaru can't design anything right
Can't say I've ever had a problem with the AC to go looking for that. Mine is currently set to 22 degs and has been all winter, during the summer it was 18 degs.
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Jan 19, 2010 | 11:53 AM
  #1713  
found an interesting website whilst searching for R205 stuff:
オリジナル商品一覧/アライモータースポーツ株式会社
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Jan 19, 2010 | 11:56 AM
  #1714  
Makkinen tests the R205
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Jan 19, 2010 | 12:04 PM
  #1715  
Hello I'm BJM over on the sidc website. Much bigger following of the hatches over here so thought I'd ask you guys:

where's the best place to get a front splitter? I'm after an oem look but refuse to pay full dealer price for it.

What bulbs should I be buying for the side lights to 'match better' with the headlights?


Thanks in advance

EDIT - is a 08 sti
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Jan 19, 2010 | 12:06 PM
  #1716  
Quote: Many thanks Dave ! I understood the bits that were in English, but got lost in the technospeak.
Do you know if data for air intake temp, oil temp, oil pressure, boost can be taken from ecu or do you have to buy the sensors at extra cost ?

The vent gauges from Revolution would cost a min 」200 + 」160 for the pre drilled replacement vent plate to fit them in - so not much less than the HKS dvd display
Cheers
Stan
Oil Pressure,Oil Temp & Boost are all seperate sensors and you need an oil filter sandwich plate adapter etc. and then the HKS IF meter interface unit to plug them into.This then plugs into the CAMP 2 main control box.

I worked it out as costing around $1000 in the US and costing around 」720 by the time you get all the stuff you need over here (i.e. with the import tax, but without fitting costs). Haven't seen a UK supplier yet, but I haven't really looked into it.

Given the CAMP2 unit plugs into the OBDII port would be interesting to know if you can read/re-set fault codes as well for that money!
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Jan 19, 2010 | 12:23 PM
  #1717  
Quote: Hello I'm BJM over on the sidc website. Much bigger following of the hatches over here so thought I'd ask you guys:

where's the best place to get a front splitter? I'm after an oem look but refuse to pay full dealer price for it.

What bulbs should I be buying for the side lights to 'match better' with the headlights?


Thanks in advance

EDIT - is a 08 sti
For bulbs call Revolution mate, the owner has a hatch STI and they know there stuff...

Revolution Performance Motorstore

For the front splitter there are a few options around, but the OEM one looks the best IMO. Suggest you get a price from a main dealer, then ring Ian at Litchfields and see what price he can do it for you...

Litchfield

p.s. welcome to The UK Hatch Thread mate
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Jan 19, 2010 | 12:34 PM
  #1718  
Quote: Oil Pressure,Oil Temp & Boost are all seperate sensors and you need an oil filter sandwich plate adapter etc. and then the HKS IF meter interface unit to plug them into.This then plugs into the CAMP 2 main control box.
I worked it out as costing around $1000 in the US and costing around 」720 by the time you get all the stuff you need over here (i.e. with the import tax, but without fitting costs). Haven't seen a UK supplier yet, but I haven't really looked into it.
Given the CAMP2 unit plugs into the OBDII port would be interesting to know if you can read/re-set fault codes as well for that money!
」720 !!!! ouch ! Thats a noticeable hole in the wallet. So thats a sit tight and wait then !

Incidentally I hear that Ecutek are releasing software in March to tuners to allow mapping on the S and S# settings
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Jan 19, 2010 | 01:49 PM
  #1719  
Quote: Makkinen tests the R205
Looks interesting

Does anyone know what the switch is near seat belt on the centre console?
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Jan 19, 2010 | 01:54 PM
  #1720  
Isn't that for heaten the seats?
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Jan 19, 2010 | 01:59 PM
  #1721  
Quote: Isn't that for heaten the seats?
could be, just don't have it on mine, so wondered what it was for...
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Jan 19, 2010 | 02:01 PM
  #1722  
Not ideal but another option for those that do not like music!

http://www.japanparts.com/images/Ima...ase=1&no=24969
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Jan 19, 2010 | 02:03 PM
  #1723  
[QUOTE=silver demon;9167057]Looks interesting

Does anyone know what the switch is near seat belt on the centre console?

That is where my heated seat buttons are but mine are different, 2 x roller type, maybe just the drivers is heated?
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Jan 19, 2010 | 02:06 PM
  #1724  
Quote: Not ideal but another option for those that do not like music!

http://www.japanparts.com/images/Ima...ase=1&no=24969
They look good, but think I would miss the Sat/Nav,bluetooth and music
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Jan 19, 2010 | 03:02 PM
  #1725  
Quote: Looks interesting

Does anyone know what the switch is near seat belt on the centre console?
isnt that the ejector seat?
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Jan 19, 2010 | 03:23 PM
  #1726  
Quote: isnt that the ejector seat?
surely not without a sunroof
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Jan 19, 2010 | 03:28 PM
  #1727  
interesting to see it has the waterspray for hte i/c!!!!

i looked thru all the specs on the jap suabru site and it doesnt list anything about that switch nor that hte seats are heated.
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Jan 19, 2010 | 04:00 PM
  #1728  
I/C water-spray! never understood why that was dropped on the hatch?

Its been on all other STI's for years. Now its back?

Also see the red stitching is back on the steering wheel

The seats look similar to my Recaro's which are not heated.

I like the rear under spoiler
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Jan 19, 2010 | 04:06 PM
  #1729  
Quote: Not ideal but another option for those that do not like music!

http://www.japanparts.com/images/Ima...ase=1&no=24969
So I'd know everything about what the engine was doing but would not know where I was going - sat nav gone !!
(nothing new there then !)

Look good though !
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Jan 19, 2010 | 04:07 PM
  #1730  
double post
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Jan 19, 2010 | 04:22 PM
  #1731  
Quote: interesting to see it has the waterspray for hte i/c!!!!

i looked thru all the specs on the jap suabru site and it doesnt list anything about that switch nor that hte seats are heated.
Actually spotted the IC kit on Japanparts today listed as Spec C, so perhaps it made a return for that model only, will try to find and post a link.
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Jan 19, 2010 | 04:25 PM
  #1732  
Hmmm, well that was easy to find, front page as a new release, so who is going to be the first to retro fit, price does not seem to bad and includes all you need!

japanparts.com : PARTS DATABASE
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Jan 19, 2010 | 04:58 PM
  #1733  
Quote: do you think she's dirty?

no it clean




and here is one photo! fog and -18 is fun
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Jan 19, 2010 | 05:20 PM
  #1734  
Quote: Hmmm, well that was easy to find, front page as a new release, so who is going to be the first to retro fit, price does not seem to bad and includes all you need!
apanparts.com : PARTS DATABASE
Cheaper than a Cossie FMIC !
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Jan 19, 2010 | 08:17 PM
  #1735  
Quote: Hmmm, well that was easy to find, front page as a new release, so who is going to be the first to retro fit, price does not seem to bad and includes all you need!

japanparts.com : PARTS DATABASE

ye saw this this morning, bloody great price!!!

dont think i could be arsed to rip out the interior to rn the piping & relays
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Jan 19, 2010 | 10:36 PM
  #1736  
Quote: Hello I'm BJM over on the sidc website. Much bigger following of the hatches over here so thought I'd ask you guys:

where's the best place to get a front splitter? I'm after an oem look but refuse to pay full dealer price for it.

What bulbs should I be buying for the side lights to 'match better' with the headlights?


Thanks in advance

EDIT - is a 08 sti
ht autos are making one m8 its better than the one i have fitted
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Jan 20, 2010 | 07:44 AM
  #1737  
Quote: I/C water-spray! never understood why that was dropped on the hatch?

Its been on all other STI's for years. Now its back?

Also see the red stitching is back on the steering wheel

The seats look similar to my Recaro's which are not heated.

I like the rear under spoiler

I couldnt ever tell if it made a difference when i used it on my 2 hawkeye STI's

they reckon that the massive intake and i/c on the sti hatch didnt require the i/c spray (so why fit it on the spec c & R205?
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Jan 20, 2010 | 01:13 PM
  #1738  
Quote: Looks interesting

Does anyone know what the switch is near seat belt on the centre console?
I think its for the I/C spray
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Jan 20, 2010 | 01:30 PM
  #1739  
Quote: Looks interesting

Does anyone know what the switch is near seat belt on the centre console?
I think its for the I/C spray
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Jan 20, 2010 | 01:31 PM
  #1740  
Quote: I think its for the I/C spray
For course that would make sense
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