MY 2011 Saloon / Hatch, show yourselves! Pics & chat
27 March 2012, 03:38 PM
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27 March 2012, 07:39 PM
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Should have gone the whole hog with roof vane as well 
27 March 2012, 08:35 PM
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When I first saw the new saloon, particularly those fitted with the rear wing, I knew that I wanted one. I wasn't prepared to pay the £33k that they were asking at the time but now that you see 'nearly new' saloons with a few k on the clock advertised for £10k less, with two years warranty to run. Also I was offered the full 300 to 340 upgrade for £750, the rear wing at half price including spraying and fitting, front splitter thrown in for nothing and £19k for my hatch.
The hatch is a brilliant car but I couldn't resist this saloon in what I think is the best colour.
The hatch is a brilliant car but I couldn't resist this saloon in what I think is the best colour.
Anybody know who has a white or blue hatch demo car?
27 March 2012, 10:18 PM
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27 March 2012, 10:41 PM
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They could have cleaned the engine bay
Pretty manky for only 6800 miles
Pretty manky for only 6800 miles
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27 March 2012, 11:52 PM
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I picked up my 2008MY STi hatch just as the last few new cars were being sold in the UK, in the summer of 2010.
I am a little tempted to look at a 2011MY hatch, the one I have seems to be a little jinxed, also I could get the colour I want either white or blue.
How do the two cars compare, obviously Recaros, 18" rims, spec C suspension, keyless entry, pushbutton start, satnav. Anyone driven both models, is the handling any better than the 2008MY?
Any reports of MY2011 engines going pop yet?
I am a little tempted to look at a 2011MY hatch, the one I have seems to be a little jinxed, also I could get the colour I want either white or blue.
How do the two cars compare, obviously Recaros, 18" rims, spec C suspension, keyless entry, pushbutton start, satnav. Anyone driven both models, is the handling any better than the 2008MY?
Any reports of MY2011 engines going pop yet?
28 March 2012, 12:08 AM
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I picked up my 2008MY STi hatch just as the last few new cars were being sold in the UK, in the summer of 2010.
I am a little tempted to look at a 2011MY hatch, the one I have seems to be a little jinxed, also I could get the colour I want either white or blue.
How do the two cars compare, obviously Recaros, 18" rims, spec C suspension, keyless entry, pushbutton start, satnav. Anyone driven both models, is the handling any better than the 2008MY?
Any reports of MY2011 engines going pop yet?
I am a little tempted to look at a 2011MY hatch, the one I have seems to be a little jinxed, also I could get the colour I want either white or blue.
How do the two cars compare, obviously Recaros, 18" rims, spec C suspension, keyless entry, pushbutton start, satnav. Anyone driven both models, is the handling any better than the 2008MY?
Any reports of MY2011 engines going pop yet?
The ride isn't any firmer either. You'll get the 320r upgrade, and no engines have popped as far as I know. I reckon the 320 does a couple of MPG more as well.
28 March 2012, 12:47 PM
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May have to be not so picky and must admit silver does look quite good with a few choice mods. This one on PH looks nice and cracking price for the age / spec / mileage:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3696457.htm
28 March 2012, 02:48 PM
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28 March 2012, 10:49 PM
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Looking great fella, would love the new bumper but invested a fair bit of cash on the front already and starting again I think would just be to expensive, it's already had fogs, splitter, zun mesh and some paint, also to blend a new bumper I'd have to blow in the wings and bonnet, no way I'd get that plus fogs, splitter etc again past the Mrs!
Out of interest in case I do what sort of price did all the new parts come in at, parts only without paint or fitting?
Cheers
Out of interest in case I do what sort of price did all the new parts come in at, parts only without paint or fitting?
Cheers
28 March 2012, 11:10 PM
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Looking great fella, would love the new bumper but invested a fair bit of cash on the front already and starting again I think would just be to expensive, it's already had fogs, splitter, zun mesh and some paint, also to blend a new bumper I'd have to blow in the wings and bonnet, no way I'd get that plus fogs, splitter etc again past the Mrs!
Out of interest in case I do what sort of price did all the new parts come in at, parts only without paint or fitting?
Cheers
Out of interest in case I do what sort of price did all the new parts come in at, parts only without paint or fitting?
Cheers
57702FG211 FRONT BUMPER £245.51
57731FG150WU FRONT BUMPER COVER £59.29
57731FG160WU FRONT BUMPER COVER L £72.81
57731FG310WU FOG COVER R/H £66.71
57731FG320WU FOG COVER L/H £66.71
57731FG330 COVER TOW EYE £14.77
59110FG040 MUDGUARD FRHS £46.39
86636FG140WU COVER ASSY-LAMP WASHER £39.20
86636FG150WU COVER ASSY-LAMP WASHER £41.56
91121FG080 GRILLE £156.91
59110FG050 MUDGUARD FLHS £46.39
+vat at 20% Thanks to the robbing government
29 March 2012, 01:40 PM
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Anybody aware of any pro-r deals / offers on the 340r upgrade?
ive got the 320r and have been thinking about the upgrade to 340
i may be able to get some discount at my local dealer
any advice appreciated
ive got the 320r and have been thinking about the upgrade to 340
i may be able to get some discount at my local dealer
any advice appreciated
29 March 2012, 04:12 PM
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29 March 2012, 05:20 PM
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Nice Don I want a carbon bonnet with vents how much are they ?
If i had some cash this would be my shopping list
Carbon Bonnet with vents
rear Spoiler and Carbon Boot
maybe that roof Fin
Some Black Wheels not Pro Drive though maybe Einke
bet that bonnet is a fortune though :/
SniffmyDiff id be intrested but where is your dealer ? ive got 320R also but not had the 340 done yet as its just too much for me at present.
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If i had some cash this would be my shopping list
Carbon Bonnet with vents
rear Spoiler and Carbon Boot
maybe that roof Fin
Some Black Wheels not Pro Drive though maybe Einke
bet that bonnet is a fortune though :/
SniffmyDiff id be intrested but where is your dealer ? ive got 320R also but not had the 340 done yet as its just too much for me at present.
ted
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29 March 2012, 05:48 PM
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Nice Don I want a carbon bonnet with vents how much are they ?
If i had some cash this would be my shopping list
Carbon Bonnet with vents
rear Spoiler and Carbon Boot
maybe that roof Fin
Some Black Wheels not Pro Drive though maybe Einke
bet that bonnet is a fortune though :/
SniffmyDiff id be intrested but where is your dealer ? ive got 320R also but not had the 340 done yet as its just too much for me at present.
ted
If i had some cash this would be my shopping list
Carbon Bonnet with vents
rear Spoiler and Carbon Boot
maybe that roof Fin
Some Black Wheels not Pro Drive though maybe Einke
bet that bonnet is a fortune though :/
SniffmyDiff id be intrested but where is your dealer ? ive got 320R also but not had the 340 done yet as its just too much for me at present.
ted
http://www.srbpower.com/
29 March 2012, 06:51 PM
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Keep looking at this as My mate who's has a body shop now owe's me a favour for looking at his 172 clio, so painting would cost me virtually nothing
57702FG211 FRONT BUMPER £245.51
57731FG150WU FRONT BUMPER COVER £59.29
57731FG160WU FRONT BUMPER COVER L £72.81
57731FG310WU FOG COVER R/H £66.71
57731FG320WU FOG COVER L/H £66.71
57731FG330 COVER TOW EYE £14.77
59110FG040 MUDGUARD FRHS £46.39
86636FG140WU COVER ASSY-LAMP WASHER £39.20
86636FG150WU COVER ASSY-LAMP WASHER £41.56
91121FG080 GRILLE £156.91
59110FG050 MUDGUARD FLHS £46.39
+vat at 20% Thanks to the robbing government
57702FG211 FRONT BUMPER £245.51
57731FG150WU FRONT BUMPER COVER £59.29
57731FG160WU FRONT BUMPER COVER L £72.81
57731FG310WU FOG COVER R/H £66.71
57731FG320WU FOG COVER L/H £66.71
57731FG330 COVER TOW EYE £14.77
59110FG040 MUDGUARD FRHS £46.39
86636FG140WU COVER ASSY-LAMP WASHER £39.20
86636FG150WU COVER ASSY-LAMP WASHER £41.56
91121FG080 GRILLE £156.91
59110FG050 MUDGUARD FLHS £46.39
+vat at 20% Thanks to the robbing government
Suspension & handling kit from Litchfield.
Engine rebuild, with proper internals.
18" alloy with decent rubber.
Mmmm easier than convincing the Mrs that I want to trade in an 18 months old car, for to her the same car.
01 April 2012, 11:04 PM
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A few observations after driving the saloon for one week :-
As expected, there is no discernable difference in performance between the 330 hatch and the 340 saloon.
The saloon has a more 'planted' feel to it and when cornering, the steering isn't as vague, but there is a price to pay in the ride quality. You feel more bumps in the road than with the hatch.
The rear wing does slightly hinder vision through the back window when set in the 'up' position. I'll give it a try in the 'horizontal'.
The Scorpion system does give the car a deeper, noticably noisier exhaust note than the Prodrive on the hatch.
I haven't yet got the hang of the push button start, I keep looking for the key to put in the ignition.
Otherwise, like the hatch, it's a fantastic machine for the money.
As expected, there is no discernable difference in performance between the 330 hatch and the 340 saloon.
The saloon has a more 'planted' feel to it and when cornering, the steering isn't as vague, but there is a price to pay in the ride quality. You feel more bumps in the road than with the hatch.
The rear wing does slightly hinder vision through the back window when set in the 'up' position. I'll give it a try in the 'horizontal'.
The Scorpion system does give the car a deeper, noticably noisier exhaust note than the Prodrive on the hatch.
I haven't yet got the hang of the push button start, I keep looking for the key to put in the ignition.
Otherwise, like the hatch, it's a fantastic machine for the money.
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02 April 2012, 06:35 AM
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I thought Scorpion made the zorst for Prodrive?
I'll keep with the 330s
I'll keep with the 330s
