08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!
26 January 2010, 08:10 AM
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Ferodo pads don't need any heat - work very well from cold - best road pad on the market imo.
(Now, if you'd made that comment about Red Stuff pads then I'd have completely agreed
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(Now, if you'd made that comment about Red Stuff pads then I'd have completely agreed
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26 January 2010, 08:33 AM
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26 January 2010, 09:16 AM
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Just did my regular commute after last night's installation. Turn in can now be described as turn it. It feels a lot more like the older STi's now (for me that is a good thing!). Switching from and 07 to the Hatch I really notice the wheels being further forward in the car. Looking at the car dead side on the wheels now sit towards the front of the arches, rather than dead centre.
I am sure there are some very advanced stuff done by Neil when he put on the fast road geometry that I really don't understand, but it feels great.
That is one vote for ferodo pads, any other opinions?
I am sure there are some very advanced stuff done by Neil when he put on the fast road geometry that I really don't understand, but it feels great.
That is one vote for ferodo pads, any other opinions?
26 January 2010, 07:58 PM
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Another vote for DS2500's don't need heat work from cold no problem, used them in our last 4 Scoobs with no problems
Had the Litchfield handling pack fittted to ours, made a huge difference
Litchfield
Had the Litchfield handling pack fittted to ours, made a huge difference
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26 January 2010, 08:21 PM
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Thanks,
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27 January 2010, 08:08 AM
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Don't know if I am just being paranoid, but since fitting the ARB's the car is definateley squeaking and rattling more. The boot in particular. Would a rear strut brace help with this?
Anyone else noticed this?
So far two votes for ferodos. Any more?
Anyone else noticed this?
So far two votes for ferodos. Any more?
27 January 2010, 08:19 AM
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Since doing the rear subframe bushes & rollbar the car does have a few more creaks & groans at low speeds, especially on our superbly maintained roads.
The front passenger side silver dash insert is the most annoying, until the car interior warms up, it squeaks like mad.
The front passenger side silver dash insert is the most annoying, until the car interior warms up, it squeaks like mad.
27 January 2010, 08:30 AM
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I wonder if fitting a cross brace to the rear turrets would stiffen up the shell so the tailgate and body did not flex differently. Or silicone grease all the contact points?
What I have really noticed is that the ride has settled over the last three days and feels less brittle, do ARB's bed in?
I am so glad I stayed with 17" wheels and did not go down the 18" route, I think if the ride got any firmer the car would be undriveable in London!
Nearly lost the car this morning, -2 outside, just started the car, first corner, no grip, front washes wide, chap in 106 coming the other way has the reflexes of mongoose, dodges out the way and probably fills his pants. Lesson learned, thats why there is a temperature gauge. Suddenly the tyre temperature monitoring on the ferrari 458 makes sense.
What I have really noticed is that the ride has settled over the last three days and feels less brittle, do ARB's bed in?
I am so glad I stayed with 17" wheels and did not go down the 18" route, I think if the ride got any firmer the car would be undriveable in London!
Nearly lost the car this morning, -2 outside, just started the car, first corner, no grip, front washes wide, chap in 106 coming the other way has the reflexes of mongoose, dodges out the way and probably fills his pants. Lesson learned, thats why there is a temperature gauge. Suddenly the tyre temperature monitoring on the ferrari 458 makes sense.
27 January 2010, 09:28 AM
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I wonder if fitting a cross brace to the rear turrets would stiffen up the shell so the tailgate and body did not flex differently. Or silicone grease all the contact points?
What I have really noticed is that the ride has settled over the last three days and feels less brittle, do ARB's bed in?
I am so glad I stayed with 17" wheels and did not go down the 18" route, I think if the ride got any firmer the car would be undriveable in London!
Nearly lost the car this morning, -2 outside, just started the car, first corner, no grip, front washes wide, chap in 106 coming the other way has the reflexes of mongoose, dodges out the way and probably fills his pants. Lesson learned, thats why there is a temperature gauge. Suddenly the tyre temperature monitoring on the ferrari 458 makes sense.
What I have really noticed is that the ride has settled over the last three days and feels less brittle, do ARB's bed in?
I am so glad I stayed with 17" wheels and did not go down the 18" route, I think if the ride got any firmer the car would be undriveable in London!
Nearly lost the car this morning, -2 outside, just started the car, first corner, no grip, front washes wide, chap in 106 coming the other way has the reflexes of mongoose, dodges out the way and probably fills his pants. Lesson learned, thats why there is a temperature gauge. Suddenly the tyre temperature monitoring on the ferrari 458 makes sense.
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27 January 2010, 03:41 PM
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27 January 2010, 04:12 PM
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Which brakes have you got on yours?? The standard 2 pot fronts, cos I was led to believe they were the largest that could fit under the 17's.
27 January 2010, 04:31 PM
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I thought the STi had 4pots on the front and 2 pots on the rear, certainly that is what my bugeye had, and I would hate to think my Hatch is carrying 80 BHP more, with smaller brakes.
27 January 2010, 08:22 PM
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decided a new set of brakes is in order, been down the AP route already but think these are a much more stock look and should be much better as the spec c and R205 are fitted with these as stock.
japanparts.com : PARTS DATABASE
Think these will also compliment the new anchors:
japanparts.com : PARTS DATABASE
Think these will also compliment the new anchors:
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27 January 2010, 09:07 PM
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I'm sorry, but did they really say £4,100 for a set of brakes, sexual or not, that is just barking. Sureley you could get a set of 6 pot brembos for significantly less than that!
I do like the front strut brace though, still would like to see one for the rear, in aluminium monocoque box section, just behind the passenger seats, embossed STi, and.....
Sorry, got distracted. Really wish I could stop my hatch creaking at low speeds in and out of pot holes.
ARB's are now a lot more compliant and less brittle than when installed. Really liking the ALK. Don't know which is the bigger improvement, but I am chuffed to bits with the results.
Just need some decent seats.
I do like the front strut brace though, still would like to see one for the rear, in aluminium monocoque box section, just behind the passenger seats, embossed STi, and.....
Sorry, got distracted. Really wish I could stop my hatch creaking at low speeds in and out of pot holes.
ARB's are now a lot more compliant and less brittle than when installed. Really liking the ALK. Don't know which is the bigger improvement, but I am chuffed to bits with the results.
Just need some decent seats.
27 January 2010, 09:42 PM
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Seriously though, how much!
They do look lush.
Why were the Recarros an option on the list when I was buying the car, but not available now?
Yes I have taken a very expensive route to 330s ownership, but hey...
Should I get my brake lines upgraded to braded while the pads are being replaced, is there any advantage?
27 January 2010, 09:43 PM
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27 January 2010, 11:58 PM
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Really getting difficult to keep up with the upgrade options featured on this thread - a daily look is now compulsory!
cmon SN give us a section so we can get organised
28 January 2010, 07:55 AM
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thanks guys, rear cals not included!!!!
thats no f'in good, chrome fronts, black rears!!! NA!!!
think i'll blow that out (talk about me being blind!!!! at least you lot are awake!!!)
I was thinking maybe setting up a forum for hatches? wont be linked to SN but at least we can all find stuff a lot easier
thats no f'in good, chrome fronts, black rears!!! NA!!!
think i'll blow that out (talk about me being blind!!!! at least you lot are awake!!!)
I was thinking maybe setting up a forum for hatches? wont be linked to SN but at least we can all find stuff a lot easier
28 January 2010, 09:20 AM
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Sn won't give us our own section as they say everyone else would want theirs and it would lead to a fractured board. I don't see breaking models down by styles, eg calssic, bug etc etc that big a mission, would sure as hell make life easier.
RB5 - Sad as it is to say this, but I think your on the right lines with our own forum.
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28 January 2010, 10:07 AM
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Surly it will only be 3 sections, classic, Middleage (bug, blob etc) and newage (us), makes sense as parts are generally not interchangeable between all 3 and would keep everyone happy.
Come on SN!
Come on SN!