My 08 Type UK STi Hatch
22 July 2011, 05:36 PM
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Flaps!
Cheers for the comments guys. Not a fan of the GT2's though, think 19's are a little too big considering the coilovers that should be going on next week.
Finally got my hands on the Jap Prodrive front mudflaps. Quick 5 minute fitting before the rain came in and the result is as below:
Finally got my hands on the Jap Prodrive front mudflaps. Quick 5 minute fitting before the rain came in and the result is as below:
22 July 2011, 08:13 PM
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Looking great. - red calipers stand out nicely against the grey. 
If only they'd stay looking that clean/shiney after a few miles down the road !
Engine is looking amazingly clean as well - I've tried (toothbrush/degreaser + loads of hours) & failed - don't yet know the secret
If only they'd stay looking that clean/shiney after a few miles down the road !
Engine is looking amazingly clean as well - I've tried (toothbrush/degreaser + loads of hours) & failed - don't yet know the secret
22 July 2011, 08:23 PM
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The wheels get so dirty so quickly! Compounded by the extra brake dust generated by the larger pads. =(
I clean the engine with some Gunk degreaser from an aerosol can and then pressure wash it off. When I first got it, it had all the wax-type sealant stuff on it. Took a fair amount of work with the pressure washer but the majority has gone now. Right pain the ***** it was.
I clean the engine with some Gunk degreaser from an aerosol can and then pressure wash it off. When I first got it, it had all the wax-type sealant stuff on it. Took a fair amount of work with the pressure washer but the majority has gone now. Right pain the ***** it was.
22 July 2011, 08:49 PM
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The wax was a major pain to remove - still a few bits left, but its the difficult to reach bits that I'd like to clean.
Used Autoglym degreaser but only gentle hose spray to remove, having covered alt + anything else electrical/expensive looking with clingfilm then ali foil on top !
May try yet again with slightly more pressure...
Used Autoglym degreaser but only gentle hose spray to remove, having covered alt + anything else electrical/expensive looking with clingfilm then ali foil on top !
May try yet again with slightly more pressure...
22 July 2011, 09:12 PM
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I tried the Autoglym as well but it wasn't really strong enough. Highly recommend the Gunk/pressure washer combo. Just need to be brave with it! =D
23 July 2011, 07:19 AM
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A one off
I agre though they look a bit pants
23 July 2011, 10:46 AM
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06 August 2011, 10:33 AM
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Coilovers on!
Coilovers and rear sway bar went on yesterday. The job took a lot longer than expected due to p*ssing about for ages trying to get the right ride height on the rears (way too low initially).
In the end I couldn't be a*sed, gave up and have booked it into Revolution in Newcastle this afternoon for a four wheel alignment and adjustment of the the rears.
Wait out for pics tomorrow when I get home and give it a good ol' clean.
On another note, I've now got 3 weeks off from my insanely busy job. Any good Scooby meets coming up during August that anyone is aware of?
In the end I couldn't be a*sed, gave up and have booked it into Revolution in Newcastle this afternoon for a four wheel alignment and adjustment of the the rears.
Wait out for pics tomorrow when I get home and give it a good ol' clean.
On another note, I've now got 3 weeks off from my insanely busy job. Any good Scooby meets coming up during August that anyone is aware of?
07 August 2011, 07:22 PM
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New pictures.
Finally, after a long hangover-laced day of cleaning and polishing, I can finally upload some pics of the car with the BC coilovers and Whiteline anti-roll bar fitted. Apologies that they're not the greatest, but about 10 mins after I finished buffing the wax off, the heavens opened and the car was soaked. 
I fit the coilovers and sway bar on Friday, then took it for an alignment/suspension set-up on Saturday at Revolution. I asked them for a 'mild' fast-road setting and they recommended a similar set-up to the PPP settings. have always been pretty happy with the service and help they provide there.
After getting it home and having a close look, I reckon I could do with fitting some 10mm spacers as the camber has pushed the top of the wheel into the well a bit more than I'd like. Some spacers would probably rectify the problem and give it more of an agressive stance.
Anyways, here we go...
Before:
After:
I fit the coilovers and sway bar on Friday, then took it for an alignment/suspension set-up on Saturday at Revolution. I asked them for a 'mild' fast-road setting and they recommended a similar set-up to the PPP settings. have always been pretty happy with the service and help they provide there.
After getting it home and having a close look, I reckon I could do with fitting some 10mm spacers as the camber has pushed the top of the wheel into the well a bit more than I'd like. Some spacers would probably rectify the problem and give it more of an agressive stance.
Anyways, here we go...
Before:
After:
07 August 2011, 07:26 PM
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So far, I'm impressed with them although I'm yet to give them a proper B-road run-in. Haven't read about any knock issues with the inverted damper. Think the idea with the inverted version is to reduced the unsprung weight and keep the gasses/oil a bit further away from the heat generated by the brakes.
07 August 2011, 10:30 PM
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don't drive with FOG lights on.... unless its foggy... or you drrive a corsa!
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08 August 2011, 12:10 AM
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Coilovers and rear sway bar went on yesterday. The job took a lot longer than expected due to p*ssing about for ages trying to get the right ride height on the rears (way too low initially).
In the end I couldn't be a*sed, gave up and have booked it into Revolution in Newcastle this afternoon for a four wheel alignment and adjustment of the the rears.
Wait out for pics tomorrow when I get home and give it a good ol' clean.
On another note, I've now got 3 weeks off from my insanely busy job. Any good Scooby meets coming up during August that anyone is aware of?
In the end I couldn't be a*sed, gave up and have booked it into Revolution in Newcastle this afternoon for a four wheel alignment and adjustment of the the rears.
Wait out for pics tomorrow when I get home and give it a good ol' clean.
On another note, I've now got 3 weeks off from my insanely busy job. Any good Scooby meets coming up during August that anyone is aware of?
Starting at washington services
Fantastic route and fetch your camera
Join www.tyneteesscoobies.co.uk for full info
And I will be there with my hatch
Great looking car
It will look good wherevwe are going on sunday
09 August 2011, 11:03 PM
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Ok, was gone longer than an hour. But I can tell you the aerial is so-so. A little bit fuzzier on some channels in certain areas, but overall not that bad.