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Old 09 August 2012, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by T25 DOC
Car's looking great....got to be happy with all the work....quick question - Do you think it would be very hard to retro fit that spec C centre console into a 2003 wrx??
It's not too bad a job really I helped or hindered with the removal of the old centre console and it wasn't too bad, in fact the worst thing was finding all the various retaining screws.

The centre console isn't unique to a Spec C - this one has just been painted in a matt black, if you are going to look at doing this conversion on a WRX try to get the setup from a later WRX due to the gearstick gaitor being different between WRX's and STi's.
Old 09 August 2012, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by R1CH D
Might aswel have had it all done .
Perhaps so, but it was only going to a refresh but it seems to have spiralled out of control.
Old 09 August 2012, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
Ryan`s car looks even dustier than last week.... Will he make it for the Prodrive meet.
Old 09 August 2012, 05:57 PM
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Old 09 August 2012, 08:07 PM
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I think I may need to get in touch with Ryan.
Old 09 August 2012, 08:14 PM
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it only went in for a oil change
Old 09 August 2012, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by redwards
I think I may need to get in touch with Ryan.
me two rich iam saving my bits off two get my paint sorted pm price for spoiler when you ready two thanks
Old 09 August 2012, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Hammer man
Ryan`s car looks even dustier than last week.... Will he make it for the Prodrive meet.
I'm sure Ryan can get his car sorted for that, I've every confidence in him.

Originally Posted by redwards
I think I may need to get in touch with Ryan.
You won't go far wrong with Ryan's work.

Originally Posted by duckdo
it only went in for a oil change
I had a brake light bulb out and now look at it.
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I'll say it here as you are all watching this thread,I really don't think I am going to make the Prodrive meet with work demands at present and I have Dave Y booked for a complete respray on the 8th of september and he wants it back for the meet as well!
Old 09 August 2012, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
I'll say it here as you are all watching this thread,I really don't think I am going to make the Prodrive meet with work demands at present and I have Dave Y booked for a complete respray on the 8th of september and he wants it back for the meet as well!
That is a pity but my car comes first.

You can jump in with me Ryan, no problem.
Old 09 August 2012, 10:20 PM
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Shavings Ty - this has gone insane since I've been dark !! good on you, did you get a spoiler sorted in the end ?
Old 09 August 2012, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
Shavings Ty - this has gone insane since I've been dark !! good on you, did you get a spoiler sorted in the end ?
Yes and no, I've got a spoiler but it's a JDM A Line lip spoiler ordered instead of the planned WRX spoiler.

It has expanded slightly but for the good.
Old 10 August 2012, 04:53 PM
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Old 10 August 2012, 06:59 PM
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I think I have ruined the car Ty..........................................how will the panels not painted stand up against this






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Looking good there !
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Ryan, are you tape/glueing the low-lip rear spoiler on? Thats what I was planning to do if I decide to get one for my smoothed out bootlid...
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Blinking el Ryan that's real nice job. Gona be a lot of polishing for the Old paint to shine like that.

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Old 10 August 2012, 07:50 PM
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Looking good there ty i have two take a ride up to ryan for a price on doing my paint work
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Cheers lads,yes cliff I am bonding the lip on mate
Old 10 August 2012, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
Cheers lads,yes cliff I am bonding the lip on mate
Pleased to know I was planning to do it the right way
Old 10 August 2012, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Hammer man
Pleased to know I was planning to do it the right way
Tbho Cliff with the fact you would need to use some form of sealant around the drilled holes for weather proofing you are bonding it on anyway!
Old 10 August 2012, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
Tbho Cliff with the fact you would need to use some form of sealant around the drilled holes for weather proofing you are bonding it on anyway!
Because the lip "collects" water on the bootlid, (I assume), I didnt want to drill holes, and as there would be little drag, I thought bonding it would make more sense... Id be running outside to soak up the water after some rain on the bootlid. Something for Tyron to look forward to
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Originally Posted by Hammer man
Because the lip "collects" water on the bootlid, (I assume), I didnt want to drill holes, and as there would be little drag, I thought bonding it would make more sense... Id be running outside to soak up the water after some rain on the bootlid. Something for Tyron to look forward to
It's a good enough excuse as any to go have a ***mph blast aye mate
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Or quick rethink,just leave a little 1/2" gap in the middle when sealing for the water to run through and off the boot lid
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
Or quick rethink,just leave a little 1/2" gap in the middle when sealing for the water to run through and off the boot lid
I did think about that,(a bonded slot) but the water will form a skin in the slot and stays in place. You would need to put a thick bond on to allow water though I think and it wouldnt sit right then
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Originally Posted by Hammer man
I did think about that,(a bonded slot) but the water will form a skin in the slot and stays in place. You would need to put a thick bond on to allow water though I think and it wouldnt sit right then
You'd be surprised Cliff,it would only need around 2mm[height] to allow water to drain off mate.
You could always do 2 or 3 of them across the length of the spoiler
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
I think I have ruined the car Ty..........................................how will the panels not painted stand up against this






That's a fantastic job as I said to you earlier when we spoke but I had only viewed it on my S3 and it looked good on there, but having viewed it now on a decent sized screen I am even more impressed.
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Originally Posted by R1CH D
Blinking el Ryan that's real nice job. Gona be a lot of polishing for the Old paint to shine like that.
Or I just abuse it and leave a thick layer of crud all over the car, it all looks the same then.
Old 10 August 2012, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
Or I just abuse it and leave a thick layer of crud all over the car, it all looks the same then.
No chance! As soon as you get it back you'll be stuffing a rag up it's tailpipe
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Originally Posted by redwards
No chance! As soon as you get it back you'll be stuffing a rag up it's tailpipe
He'll have to with the noise this thing makes now!


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