08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!
24 April 2010, 01:27 PM
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If they give you any grief mention that it is documented that they have allowed this for several other 2.5 STI customers including the Police. I wish I had done this at the time! Still got the crappy standard ones with the poorly designed piston skirt in mine
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24 April 2010, 09:22 PM
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Also the standard one doens't move when the revs are below 3,500. Surely a remapped 400bhp one will be faster.
Horses for courses though
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24 April 2010, 10:11 PM
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R205 rear underspoiler
Now fitted - really pleased with how it looks.
More pics on my flickr page - http://www.flickr.com/photos/albroon...7604997718472/
More pics on my flickr page - http://www.flickr.com/photos/albroon...7604997718472/
24 April 2010, 11:22 PM
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UPDATE!!!
Phone call from Phil @ Subaru UK who was dealing with my case.
He said the exhaust must be either the standard STI or the Prodrive one to keep the warranty, anything else, even other Subaru (STI Genome) will simply void it.
So they have every right to stand by their decision that the warranty is void as mine isnt either of these.
HOWEVER, as a goodwill gesture, the fact I'm a loyal customer of theirs they will pay to get all works done to get me and my car back together again, including a courtesy car during the whole time my car is in for repair.
So to cap it I'm HAPPY
Phone call from Phil @ Subaru UK who was dealing with my case.
He said the exhaust must be either the standard STI or the Prodrive one to keep the warranty, anything else, even other Subaru (STI Genome) will simply void it.
So they have every right to stand by their decision that the warranty is void as mine isnt either of these.
HOWEVER, as a goodwill gesture, the fact I'm a loyal customer of theirs they will pay to get all works done to get me and my car back together again, including a courtesy car during the whole time my car is in for repair.
So to cap it I'm HAPPY
Cheers
Shaun
26 April 2010, 09:06 AM
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Now fitted - really pleased with how it looks.
More pics on my flickr page - http://www.flickr.com/photos/albroon...7604997718472/
More pics on my flickr page - http://www.flickr.com/photos/albroon...7604997718472/
Out of interest, what did you do you rear lights with, was it the film (if so who from) as the red looks pretty dark, liking them a lot.
Cheers
26 April 2010, 01:24 PM
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Great news mate, now badger them like hell to allow you to pay the extra and put the Cosworth forged pistons in the the new/replacement short engine while you have got the engine out (I know there are loads of other makes, but Subaru like Cosworth at the moment for obvious reasons).
If they give you any grief mention that it is documented that they have allowed this for several other 2.5 STI customers including the Police. I wish I had done this at the time! Still got the crappy standard ones with the poorly designed piston skirt in mine
If they give you any grief mention that it is documented that they have allowed this for several other 2.5 STI customers including the Police. I wish I had done this at the time! Still got the crappy standard ones with the poorly designed piston skirt in mine
Where would I find this documented?
Cheers, Neil
26 April 2010, 01:56 PM
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Ballsie:
That R205 lower skirt looks
and VERY exclusive...
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27 April 2010, 06:11 AM
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Now fitted - really pleased with how it looks.
More pics on my flickr page - http://www.flickr.com/photos/albroon...7604997718472/
More pics on my flickr page - http://www.flickr.com/photos/albroon...7604997718472/
The underspoiler has totally changed the look of the rear, the plastic rear exhaust surrounds that they come with make it look cheap IMHO. Have you removed these?
Very subtle and tasteful mods have completely transformed the car. The yellow fogs give a 'retro' look too.
Probably one of the most beautiful hatchbacks I have seen. Have you removed the Impreza badge from the rear or do they come like this?
Although not a fan of private lates I like this one!
Is it a JDM or EU model?
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27 April 2010, 09:54 PM
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Really beautiful car.
The underspoiler has totally changed the look of the rear, the plastic rear exhaust surrounds that they come with make it look cheap IMHO. Have you removed these?
Very subtle and tasteful mods have completely transformed the car. The yellow fogs give a 'retro' look too.
Probably one of the most beautiful hatchbacks I have seen. Have you removed the Impreza badge from the rear or do they come like this?
Although not a fan of private lates I like this one!
Is it a JDM or EU model?
The underspoiler has totally changed the look of the rear, the plastic rear exhaust surrounds that they come with make it look cheap IMHO. Have you removed these?
Very subtle and tasteful mods have completely transformed the car. The yellow fogs give a 'retro' look too.
Probably one of the most beautiful hatchbacks I have seen. Have you removed the Impreza badge from the rear or do they come like this?
Although not a fan of private lates I like this one!
Is it a JDM or EU model?
I removed both the Impreza badge and the Subaru one (and replaced it with a little Litchfield logo)
28 April 2010, 12:04 PM
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My mate has just got a new A4 Avant. His transport manager said it would look better de-badged, so he boiled a kettle, threw hot water over the badge and took em off!! Dont know if this is the correct way for removing badges but it worked.
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28 April 2010, 01:20 PM
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A good result or still saying that the warrenty is void?
On the badge front - boiling water isn't best practice for your paint. The hairdryer option is better.
Wash and dry the car (2BM of course)
Warm the badge up with the hairdryer and then tease them off (avoid prolonged heating)
Get some good tar and glue remover (Auto Glym) and dab on plenty with a microfibre cloth.
Once it's soaked in gently rub the residue away
Give the car a good wash
Claybar the whole panel they have been on (even better do your whole car)
Wash it again
Polish
Wax. Job done. Debadged and your car is all bufty
On the badge front - boiling water isn't best practice for your paint. The hairdryer option is better.
Wash and dry the car (2BM of course)
Warm the badge up with the hairdryer and then tease them off (avoid prolonged heating)
Get some good tar and glue remover (Auto Glym) and dab on plenty with a microfibre cloth.
Once it's soaked in gently rub the residue away
Give the car a good wash
Claybar the whole panel they have been on (even better do your whole car)
Wash it again
Polish
Wax. Job done. Debadged and your car is all bufty