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Old 23 February 2012, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Dannyp83
wil this include a 57 reg hatch ?
No.
Old 23 February 2012, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by imprezajon
showells are offically rubbish. 3 phone calls and no call back. 1 phone call to crossroads in warwickshire and its booked in.
Showells have been a joke ever since Brian and Mark left. some of the worst customer service I have ever known and soooo rude when enquiring about older motors (pre 05). After some simple u clips for my mud flaps (genuine prodrive ones at the time) and they couldnt be bothered! one phone call to crossroads and they were in the post the same day free of charge.

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Old 23 February 2012, 05:58 PM
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I got a letter today for my 2002 gx hatchback, so not only wagons. I'll give my local dealer a ring tomoz.
Old 23 February 2012, 06:51 PM
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Got my letter this morning
Old 23 February 2012, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobyno1
I got a letter today for my 2002 gx hatchback, so not only wagons. I'll give my local dealer a ring tomoz.

A 2002 Gx hatchback IS a Wagon

Anyway as previously posted recall is for Saloon and Wagon Imprezas and Foresters.
Old 23 February 2012, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobyno1
I got a letter today for my 2002 gx hatchback, so not only wagons.
Originally Posted by Don Clark
A 2002 Gx hatchback IS a Wagon
There is another thread that has just been started on here about SN being full of muppets.

Reading the above I'm kinda inclined to agree!
Old 23 February 2012, 07:39 PM
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Sorry that should have said saloon. That's after having mostly hatchbacks over the years.
Old 23 February 2012, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin Fields
There is another thread that has just been started on here about SN being full of muppets.

Reading the above I'm kinda inclined to agree!
Bit harsh don't you think? Scoobynet is obviously full of "muppets" that can only point out others misfortunes and mistakes. And there was me thinking that this was a friendly site with light hearted banter?

This would be why I'm sure so many others worry about posting questions
Old 23 February 2012, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin Fields
There is another thread that has just been started on here about SN being full of muppets.
Reading the above I'm kinda inclined to agree!
Originally Posted by Scoobyno1
Bit harsh don't you think? Scoobynet is obviously full of "muppets" that can only point out others misfortunes and mistakes. And there was me thinking that this was a friendly site with light hearted banter?
This would be why I'm sure so many others worry about posting questions
Scoobyno1, would agree with you re: the above post, however correcting mistakes (of a technical nature) can only lead to improvements in people's understanding and get rid of some of the myths and mis-information that still exists.
Old 23 February 2012, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Don Clark
Scoobyno1, would agree with you re: the above post, however correcting mistakes (of a technical nature) can only lead to improvements in people's understanding and get rid of some of the myths and mis-information that still exists.
My post wasn't aimed at you mate. I'm all for correcting mistakes, I'm used to it as I do it all the time, which is why I corrected mine.

The problem is, if someone ads a question and is then ridiculed because of an error then that won't be improving their technical knowledge as they probably won't bother asking again
Old 23 February 2012, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobyno1
My post wasn't aimed at you mate. I'm all for correcting mistakes, I'm used to it as I do it all the time, which is why I corrected mine.

The problem is, if someone ads a question and is then ridiculed because of an error then that won't be improving their technical knowledge as they probably won't bother asking again
I know I was refering to the muppet thread quote included
Old 23 February 2012, 09:41 PM
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some info for others...

i have a 'y' reg bugeye 2001 and ive just had the letter.
Old 24 February 2012, 08:15 PM
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my letter came today booked in next friday
Old 25 February 2012, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobyno1
My post wasn't aimed at you mate. I'm all for correcting mistakes, I'm used to it as I do it all the time, which is why I corrected mine.

The problem is, if someone ads a question and is then ridiculed because of an error then that won't be improving their technical knowledge as they probably won't bother asking again

true.
Old 26 February 2012, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoobyno1
Bit harsh don't you think? Scoobynet is obviously full of "muppets" that can only point out others misfortunes and mistakes. And there was me thinking that this was a friendly site with light hearted banter?

This would be why I'm sure so many others worry about posting questions
It is a friendly site with light hearted banter, but like everywhere in society there are those that feel the need to let the rest of us know how cleaver they are, and how inferior the rest of us mere mortals are.
Old 01 March 2012, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueBridge Subaru
No fella , just uk and europe

rich
Do you mean the uk dealers won't sort imports or are you saying that JDM models aren't effected?

The mitsubishi lower arm recall (rightly) covers all uk and jdm models and uk dealers are obliged to offer the work on behalf of the manufacturer.
Old 01 March 2012, 10:02 PM
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In saying that I don't think they are affected.
Old 01 March 2012, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jameswrx
Do you mean the uk dealers won't sort imports or are you saying that JDM models aren't effected?

The mitsubishi lower arm recall (rightly) covers all uk and jdm models and uk dealers are obliged to offer the work on behalf of the manufacturer.

JDM's usually have the alloy front lower transverse arms which don't have a rust problem
Old 01 March 2012, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Don Clark
JDM's usually have the alloy front lower transverse arms which don't have a rust problem
Not all jdm imprezas have alloy wishbones. Afaik all bugeye wrx and sti wagons left the factory with steel ones.
Old 01 March 2012, 11:05 PM
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Uk wrx saloon has alloy wishbones
Old 02 March 2012, 07:36 AM
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Got my letter a couple of days ago, will be getting it booked in with S&S shortly... MY06 WRX wagon for the record.
Old 02 March 2012, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jameswrx
Not all jdm imprezas have alloy wishbones. Afaik all bugeye wrx and sti wagons left the factory with steel ones.

This is true...........

Here is the list of which JDM Newage Imprezas have steel/alloy front wishbones

("Strutbrace" refers to what the corresponding diagram shows wrt spare parts)

Old 04 March 2012, 03:30 PM
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Got my letter going in wedneqday to have them looked at
Old 05 March 2012, 06:47 PM
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I have finally received my letter today.

Mind you, it would have come as a bit of a shock if I hadn't of read about it on Scoobynet beforehand.

Thanks for keeping me informed.
Old 05 March 2012, 07:31 PM
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Got my letter today - 51 plate Bugeye Wagon
Old 05 March 2012, 09:39 PM
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had mine done friday, removed and treated in a black coating
Old 06 March 2012, 08:59 AM
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Got a letter this morning, this is going to be interesting as I think one mine is buggered anyway, bought a couple of second hand ones to replace them as well
Old 06 March 2012, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Twin Fields
I have finally received my letter today.

Mind you, it would have come as a bit of a shock if I hadn't of read about it on Scoobynet beforehand.

Thanks for keeping me informed.

They send letter in waves , not all in one go

rich
Old 08 March 2012, 09:05 AM
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So what exactly is the fix? A coating or replacement? How long was the car in for?
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Originally Posted by Jonnys3
So what exactly is the fix? A coating or replacement? How long was the car in for?

Check the wishbones for corrosion , and if they require replacement they will be changed under warranty..
If they ok they are treated with a anti-rust coating and then a wax coating


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