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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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I think its for the I/C spray
nitrous, dude!!! a la Fast and Furious style.

did the i/c water spray really work? i know it was only manual on the uk model which was a pain, but auto on the jdm's. so does it work?

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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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Some really really smart cars guys i have to say i thought "what have u done!!!" when subaru released this shape.

but now im thinking well done, what a refreshing, clean mean yet smooth look.

im in love x x x x

cant afford one thought yet still got me classic for now!!
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Did everyone get their mirror mods from Major_Sarcasm, unfortunately he does not have anymore left and I was wondering if anyone else made them?

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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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Anyone with £120k spare???

Subaru Impreza news - There will be mud... - 2010 - BBC Top Gear
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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lol @ Simon

If i had a spare £120k I'd be buying an Aston, GT2 911 or Superlegga
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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well guys, i managed to fit the mic for the nav unit, only took around 30 mins (cant believe the stealers wanted over £100 to fit) which i am well proud of because i have never done anything like that before.
all i need to do now is find out how to sync contacts with the iphone (if u can).
also got some exhaust surrounds and a dual console box to fit, but dont think i am up to fitting the fog lamp kit and the electric mirror module.......
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rb5 286
lol @ Simon

If i had a spare £120k I'd be buying an Aston, GT2 911 or Superlegga

Yup, with that kind of cash, Aston would be first on my list, a nice DBS for starters.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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just fitted the dual console box, took 10 mins dealers wanted over £50 for the pleasure
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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Represent the hatch brigade - after a Christmas break the loudest tunnel run in the North has restarted - proceeds to Harley Slack fund

https://www.scoobynet.com/northern-e...ml#post9171498
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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much better aint it carl?

had it in the hawkeye and missed it when i removed and sold to Norm. had to go in the hatch.
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Simon C
The comments on the BBC Top Gear website made me smile....here is one of them:

Do Subaru not realise that the hatch Impreza will never be as good as the original sedans? Evo's getting better, Impreza's getting fatter.

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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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Yes, although they are alot of money for what they are, lots better, should really come as standard.

carlos..

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much better aint it carl?

had it in the hawkeye and missed it when i removed and sold to Norm. had to go in the hatch.
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave_P
The comments on the BBC Top Gear website made me smile....here is one of them:

Do Subaru not realise that the hatch Impreza will never be as good as the original sedans? Evo's getting better, Impreza's getting fatter.
Isn't the hatch the first Impreza to be faster on the TG track than its equivalent Evo, 1:28 against 1:28.2? Add to that the Impreza has a lot of room for improvement without spoiling its road manners. An Anti-lift kit, Roll bars and the rear sub-frame mod should make it feel as good as the Evo but be even faster still.

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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Evo X or STI Hatch

the price of the STI also gives you scope to upgrade lots of parts to still come under the lowest Evo X OTR price!!!
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Someone need to add that bad word 'Evo' into the swear filter because everytime i read it on here i f***ing swear at the pc





Originally Posted by carlpcross
just fitted the dual console box, took 10 mins dealers wanted over £50 for the pleasure

You got any pictures of how it looks?
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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New rear light overlays, clear fog & LED:

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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Can anyone tell me what diameter the front fog lights are on the 08 STI and does anyone have a picture of how they mount?

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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by codie247
nitrous, dude!!! a la Fast and Furious style.

did the i/c water spray really work? i know it was only manual on the uk model which was a pain, but auto on the jdm's. so does it work?

Lee
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At the risk of being stupid, how do you get the picture in the post like you've done?, instead of the photobucket link?
Nice car BTW. Wheels look great.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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just copy and paste the IMG code

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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Ta. Guess I still need a photobucket account though?, as it won't let me paste straight from a file on my computer?
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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You don't need an account if you use imageshack.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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more and more popping up now. must have seen the light

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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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The hatch has just gone in for a 20k service at Slowboy Racing, Don't tell the missus but I've got some Whiteline goodies going on at the same time. New boots Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymetrics going on later this week.

Has anyone had the re-valveing of the power steering done by either powerstation or Litchfield imports? Is it a kit of parts that my local tuner can install for me. Has anyone upgraded the steering bushes, can you really feel the difference?

Had to test drive an XC90 at the weekend, not as bad as you think, but is does mean the WRX Hawkeye will have to go
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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Since friday I'm finally driving my WRX hatch from 2008 but there is something that is ignoring me!

When I drive a pretty unsmooth road there is an irritating noise that comes from my left front side. It's like some plastic box that is loose or frontshock that make abnormal sounds. Is just like a speaker with bad bass and some trrrr . I have a left hand drive btw so maybe someone has it on their right side?

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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Richard, Hi
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by gieleuh
Since friday I'm finally driving my WRX hatch from 2008 but there is something that is ignoring me!

When I drive a pretty unsmooth road there is an irritating noise that comes from my left front side. It's like some plastic box that is loose or frontshock that make abnormal sounds. Is just like a speaker with bad bass and some trrrr . I have a left hand drive btw so maybe someone has it on their right side?

Thanks for any reply
hi m8 i too have the same noise check out sidc scottish scoobies ,theres a post up on it
has anybody had their drivers door seal split on them
cheers geo
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Car is back from 20k service ARB's and ALK hae really changed the feel of the car, much more direct steering feel, really alert in the corners. Ride appears to have firmed up some though.
Just found out I need new pads, any suggestions. General road use so was going to go for Mintex.
Also the rear diff seal appears to have perished/started leaking so will need replacement, anyone else had the same issue?
When can we get a dedicated section on Scoobynet for Hatches?
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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Richard, Hi
Hi to you too, where do I know that name from?

[edit] NM I worked it out, Hi Alan

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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Pads - Ferodo DS2500 would be my choice.

Have the seats being fitted on Friday then all the mechanical stuff being done hopefully next week.

Is ALK worth doing (I have them on both classics I've owned) - i have f & r ARB's, springs and rear bushes going on but haven't really thought about fitting ALK.

Any comments?
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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Hard to say as I had arb and alk fitted at the same time (saved on labour). The sterinv feels more direct, and the car feels more stable under acceleration and braking, but I don't know how much more is comi h from the arb's. What the garrage did say though is that the alk for the hatch has camber adjustment hilt in so no need for extra kit to adjust this. Slowboy racing have put a fast road geo on the car. I'll know more when I put the new boots on later this week.
I heard the ferodo pads needed a pit of heat in them. It's a daily drive so I really don't want anything too extreme, just don't want to pay out for brembo pads!
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