DBM Bug Winter Rebuild - Again
15 January 2011, 06:11 PM
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Good work mate 
Couldn't get out of the house today as busy with family staying over. What time you off on Sunday as I'm going to work on Sunday morning, if your still around let me know I'l pop around. Need to borrow that Torx T50 tool as well.
Couldn't get out of the house today as busy with family staying over. What time you off on Sunday as I'm going to work on Sunday morning, if your still around let me know I'l pop around. Need to borrow that Torx T50 tool as well.
22 January 2011, 10:15 AM
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Just added another 12-months ticket to it today - needs some front pads, but I was hoping to drag them out until I had the money for the k-sports - looks like time for some cheap mintex pads to see me though for a couple of months - and just take it easy
30 January 2011, 04:51 PM
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Despoilered and the whole car (except slams and behind rubbers, lights etc) has been flatted ahead of the respray - the matt finish is really growing on me though
30 January 2011, 05:59 PM
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I'll be scotch-briting the wheels soon too, when I get around to swapping the front pads probably, and I'll touch up the kerb marks
30 January 2011, 06:02 PM
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No mate, whilst I agree it would look good in a quality satin finish, I would like that nice deep shine you keep promising - something to do with your special lacquer all over it
I'll be scotch-briting the wheels soon too, when I get around to swapping the front pads probably, and I'll touch up the kerb marks
I'll be scotch-briting the wheels soon too, when I get around to swapping the front pads probably, and I'll touch up the kerb marks
How bad are the kerb marks mate?
30 January 2011, 06:07 PM
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I might have to invest in some new Raybans then - mirrored avaitors
30 January 2011, 06:24 PM
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I used a bit of chemical metal were the tiger seal had sagged and it doesn't seem to have reacted like the normal filler. The vents are really fiddly but a lot of the slightly rougher areas won't be visible. I do need to whip the front bumper off and sink some captive threads in for my red anodised bolts that will be used on the vents, and mesh the intercooler opening. I also need to do something with the wing mirror base plates, again probably smooth the mirror bases into the subaru adaptors. The base plates and arms will all go stain black as will the front splitter
Some of the black trim is looking a bit tired to, so I'll need to consider some matt vinyl wrap for the roof strips, b-pillars and maybe the black strip that runs over the doors
Some of the black trim is looking a bit tired to, so I'll need to consider some matt vinyl wrap for the roof strips, b-pillars and maybe the black strip that runs over the doors
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05 February 2011, 07:57 PM
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I've just ordered some bits from the states:
Carbon S202 style spoiler
Carbon screen top spoiler - small lip style
Carbon rear bumper exhaust trim
All from Kakumei US.
I need to get some trim bits too, the drivers side roof strip and rear passenger window/door strip are damaged and need replacing. Once I have them, the roof strips, black trim that is on the top off the door openings and the b-pillar posts will all be getting trimmed in either black satin vinyl or carbon vinyl - just need to decide on the final colour scheme.
Carbon S202 style spoiler
Carbon screen top spoiler - small lip style
Carbon rear bumper exhaust trim
All from Kakumei US.
I need to get some trim bits too, the drivers side roof strip and rear passenger window/door strip are damaged and need replacing. Once I have them, the roof strips, black trim that is on the top off the door openings and the b-pillar posts will all be getting trimmed in either black satin vinyl or carbon vinyl - just need to decide on the final colour scheme.
10 February 2011, 07:15 PM
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Got a couple of parcels today, I now have:
CDF ALK to fit;
CDF Pitch mount to fit;
Kakumei Roof lip spoiler in carbon to bond on - more subtle than the STI wing;
Kakumei carbon rear bumper exhaust trim to fit;
And the Pièce de résistance....
A Carbon S202 style spoiler from Kakumei
The quality is outstanding, delivery in 4 working days from states, proper lightweight and all of the carbon stuff delivered from the states was a 1/3 of the cost of a genuine S202 spoiler, but TBH it isn't that much different - just fixed end plates from what I can tell
CDF ALK to fit;
CDF Pitch mount to fit;
Kakumei Roof lip spoiler in carbon to bond on - more subtle than the STI wing;
Kakumei carbon rear bumper exhaust trim to fit;
And the Pièce de résistance....
A Carbon S202 style spoiler from Kakumei
The quality is outstanding, delivery in 4 working days from states, proper lightweight and all of the carbon stuff delivered from the states was a 1/3 of the cost of a genuine S202 spoiler, but TBH it isn't that much different - just fixed end plates from what I can tell
11 February 2011, 03:52 PM
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New spoiler fitted
Couple of issues with it. It doesn't use the same factory holes as the WRX spoiler, there was 2 holes under the WRX spoiler with a bung in that it did use. I had to open up the second skin underneath. The base that covers the feet doesn't have the best sticky pads so when the car is finished I'll sikaflex that on. Finally, 2 of the original holes from the WRX spoiler are not covered by the base so I need to get them welded
Couple of issues with it. It doesn't use the same factory holes as the WRX spoiler, there was 2 holes under the WRX spoiler with a bung in that it did use. I had to open up the second skin underneath. The base that covers the feet doesn't have the best sticky pads so when the car is finished I'll sikaflex that on. Finally, 2 of the original holes from the WRX spoiler are not covered by the base so I need to get them welded
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It's stalled, I've just got back from Libya and I'm off away to another part of North Africa tomorrow so no time to get much done.
I have fibre-glassed the additional holes left with the new spoiler, but I do need to sand and fill the boot to get it smooth.
Also need to fit new pads, do a service on the car, fit the ALK, get the RA rear screen fitted and get the quote for the respray finalised and a date booked. Got loads of other bits planned for under the bonnet such as paint I/C pipework, change the header tank etc
I have fibre-glassed the additional holes left with the new spoiler, but I do need to sand and fill the boot to get it smooth.
Also need to fit new pads, do a service on the car, fit the ALK, get the RA rear screen fitted and get the quote for the respray finalised and a date booked. Got loads of other bits planned for under the bonnet such as paint I/C pipework, change the header tank etc
