Fast Hatch to Mega Fast Hatch enginetuner style!!
#152
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ive one of those on order also, just waiting on it landing at my door
though ideally id like to get a scoopless bonnet and vent it for heat extraction - but block off will do in the meantime
any pics of it on the car itself?
though ideally id like to get a scoopless bonnet and vent it for heat extraction - but block off will do in the meantime
any pics of it on the car itself?
Last edited by Gambit; 08 April 2020 at 03:27 PM.
#153
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Thanks for the link Matt, much appreciated.
I assume this will fit the 2015+ model also.
Just looked at the closer up pics on the website. That's a lot of money for not a lot of plastic. Looks incredibly flimsy, may make something up myself.
I assume this will fit the 2015+ model also.
Just looked at the closer up pics on the website. That's a lot of money for not a lot of plastic. Looks incredibly flimsy, may make something up myself.
Last edited by BrownPantsRacing; 08 April 2020 at 05:02 PM.
#154
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It is quite expensive for what it is, however it's made of metal, not plastic, so is very robust.
Can't really see it fitted as it's behind my zunsport scoop grill.
I've left the underbonnet scoop ducting off for now and put some more heat shielding, but more as a precaution against water coming in contact with alternator, will do a pic later.
Can't really see it fitted as it's behind my zunsport scoop grill.
I've left the underbonnet scoop ducting off for now and put some more heat shielding, but more as a precaution against water coming in contact with alternator, will do a pic later.
Last edited by matt-c; 09 April 2020 at 09:06 AM.
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did you look at this link? http://www.kstech.biz/2008-2014-wrx-...-scoop-delete/ if so not sure where you are getting the plastic from? 5052 aluminum construction with stainless clinch-nuts.
Still won't be buying one at that price though.
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A friend some time ago suggested that the faded STI emblems were letting the car down.
So I've had the new emblems patiently sitting in their packaging.
Rear STI emblem was looking sorry for itself.
Very happy with the replacement, although fiddly to fit as it comes in 4 pieces.
Front emblem was faded as well, but i had a mesh grill i wanted to install for airflow reasons. Love the more agressive look.
So I've had the new emblems patiently sitting in their packaging.
Rear STI emblem was looking sorry for itself.
Very happy with the replacement, although fiddly to fit as it comes in 4 pieces.
Front emblem was faded as well, but i had a mesh grill i wanted to install for airflow reasons. Love the more agressive look.
Last edited by matt-c; 07 May 2020 at 04:31 PM.
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#164
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It seems to be a bit hit and miss, normally good for up to a couple of weeks. Normally let's you down when you need it most. The killer is journeys under 20 mins.
Love my ctek; it renovated a battery that had sat in the yard dead for 6 months
Love my ctek; it renovated a battery that had sat in the yard dead for 6 months
Last edited by hedgecutter; 23 June 2020 at 07:52 PM.
#165
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Been under the car today (on ramps not really high enough) rust treated the rear subframe as much as i could with Bilt Hamber Hydrate 80, also refitted the scoop delete with some weather strip to prevent any water ingress.
It's too hot for this though, so giving up for today.
Before
After
It's too hot for this though, so giving up for today.
Before
After
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Development of the car continues.
Recently upgraded the Mishimoto cooling fans to 12" Spal items, much more puff and hopefully they will contribute to fixing annoying issue where temps go up when aircon is running and ambient temps are 25c plus.
Also fitted KillerB upper resovoir. The orignial upper resovoir had developed a small leak, this one is a neater design and it no longer pinches the turbo inlet.
Ongoing is swapping out the in bay Bosch 044 which had become quite noisy for a DW350iL, hope to get that finished in the next day or so, just waiting for a check valve to arrive.
Covid permitting the car will be off to Engine Tuner in November for some more upgrades.
Recently upgraded the Mishimoto cooling fans to 12" Spal items, much more puff and hopefully they will contribute to fixing annoying issue where temps go up when aircon is running and ambient temps are 25c plus.
Also fitted KillerB upper resovoir. The orignial upper resovoir had developed a small leak, this one is a neater design and it no longer pinches the turbo inlet.
Ongoing is swapping out the in bay Bosch 044 which had become quite noisy for a DW350iL, hope to get that finished in the next day or so, just waiting for a check valve to arrive.
Covid permitting the car will be off to Engine Tuner in November for some more upgrades.
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#172
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So, yesterday the curse of 2020 struck.
Engine let go.
Strong suspicion the failure is related to some “tinkering” I have been doing recently.
Won’t know for sure until Engine Tuner tear it down.
Will report back and advise on plans, not sure what direction to take yet.
Engine let go.
Strong suspicion the failure is related to some “tinkering” I have been doing recently.
Won’t know for sure until Engine Tuner tear it down.
Will report back and advise on plans, not sure what direction to take yet.
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Thanks Raggy.
It will be back, will continue to document it on here.
Plans will be influenced by what the nature of the problem is.
Will be going to Engine Tuner in the coming week.
Agree with the badder and better in principal, all depending on nature of the failure and costs involved.
It will be back, will continue to document it on here.
Plans will be influenced by what the nature of the problem is.
Will be going to Engine Tuner in the coming week.
Agree with the badder and better in principal, all depending on nature of the failure and costs involved.