fitted the drop links today didnt think i would really notice but it deffo feels more stable and planted on the back deffo money well spent

 

Nice looking bug mate, like the subtle changes you've made

Martin

 

Cheers mate appreciate it not as nice as yours though

 

Thanks mate appreciate the nice comment yours is real clean and the mods made are a massive improvement. Sti headlights really transform the front end too I'm hoping to have a Prodrive front bumper to complete the look.

Martin

 

Ye I want some lights just wish they were a bit cheaper also I heard they aint a straight swap ye I like Prodrive bumpers Deffo on my to do list lol

 

No not a straight forward fit but not difficult for someone who knows what they're doing.

Did you change your roll bars with the drop links too buddy? Just done this and the difference in drive is massive.

Martin

 

That's my next move mate that's why I ain't fitted the H brace waiting to get a arb then have them powder coated the same colour

 

well thought i would make an update to this initial plan this month was to start stripping a cdb but problems arose when i ordered it and it never came so i got my money back and ordered a few bits this weekend front upper strut brace/ sti intercooler and a flocked dash also ordered a new foglight as mine has a hole in it i plan on still buying and rebuilding a block but im gonna get xmas out the way first the parts should be here in the next week will update with picys as and when i recieve the bits todays buy was these



bloody 25 quid for 2 bulbs but they seem a bit brighter than the standard ones

 

strut brace came today will fit this later

 

Shame bud .

 

I know mate hey ho will try again in the new year there is no rush

 

strut brace now fitted

 

Makes a world of diference to the look of the engine bay mate. Like you said no rush and plenty of time after the festive period to get sorted.

Martin

 

cheers buddy hopefully my sti tmic comes soon aswell as my one is looking a bit tired and tatty

 

Makes a world of difference buddy. So what plans have you got next then mate?

Martin

 

Well my flocked dash should be here this week so will throw that in and get my guage pod flocked to match ordered some blobeye rear lights today aswell next on the to do list is brakes I want brembos but they won't fit behind my wheels so will just buy some Godspeed discs and pads what's next for yours then

 

I want a flocked dash aswell mate, not decided wether I want to flock mine or up grade to a blob/hawk centre. Bought a few bits but not had time to put them on yet as I changed my wheels back to Sti or the winter couple of minor cosmetic things need doing but nest year will
Concentrate more on engine/power

It's a never ending story with these cars

Are you changing rear bumper with the lights?

Martin

 

Sounds good mate ye I seen you put the gold wheels back on still looks smart so u can't really moan I'm currently on the look out for a silver blob bumper as I wanna avoid having to pay for paint if I can help it lol I want power but I'm to worried about my engine ****ting itself lol

 

Haha thanks mate takes a bit of gettin used to, already can't wait till the summer to get the xxr back on

I would defo hold out untill you can find a colour matching rear bumper, maybe one from a wide track so you can put arch extensions on aswell luckily I found one just waiting for Ry to paint them up.

R.e the brakes buddy why not use a small spacer at the front to clear the brembo? Like me you'll prob buy new discs and pads then have to replace again when you get the itch to put brembos on. May save you in the long run.

Martin

 

ye im gonna keep an eye out for a silver bumper but i can almost guarantee one will come up when i have no money lmao ye not a bad call on the brakes tbf will see after xmas as atm i am completely broke lol i hate xmas haha

 

Know the feeling lol try giving Scott @ scoobyspares a bell mate he may have one in. I found the hard way when putting hawk rear lights on my rear with the bug bumper and I would get puddles in my boot because they didt sit flush enough. Luckily changing my bumper with blob lights hasn't caused me any issues.

Martin

 

ive spoken to scott he only has a black one atm lol so will just keep looking oh your jokin im sure i read some where that they are a straight swap however u have to cut a bit of foam away from the round bit of the light at the bottom if that makes sense

 

Yes that's what I heard too although when I bought mine the foam was cut and it still sat a little proud hence why it was leaking water. Try them when you get them they may sit flush although I would change the bumper if I was you they will sit much more neatly. Ill try and dig a pic out for you to see to show you what I mean

Martin

 

Ok dokie mate well I've messaged Scott to let me have first dibs on the next silver blob he gets in lol I'm in no rush though ill just leave them in the cupboard until I source a bumper

 

Ill give you a heads up if I spot one too buddy

Martin

 

nice one mate your a star

 

looking good mate...just had a quick read through.im surprised i aint seen u around as i live in the 'ditch' to....

personally i would of kept the rear spoiler....but hey....its your car....

 

Ha do ya what ya drive ??? Ye I had mixed opinions on the spoiler but I really didn't like it and the money I got from selling it went to good use

Cheers for the kind comments though

 

it went to good use .....or beer....

im in a uk300 mate.... genuine one

 

Hahaha I wish it was beer mate lol will try and keep an eye out for ya mate