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20 March 2023, 02:16 PM
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So as usual, it's been quiet for mods over the winter.
Car still goes out for weekend blasts when possible though.
Just replaced the rear light clusters on the hatch door as they were letting in water.
Trying to order the dash panels required to fit the forester heating controls panel from Amayama, however the shipping costs are bonkers.
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20 March 2023, 06:25 PM
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So as usual, it's been quiet for mods over the winter.
Car still goes out for weekend blasts when possible though.
Just replaced the rear light clusters on the hatch door as they were letting in water.
Trying to order the dash panels required to fit the forester heating controls panel from Amayama, however the shipping costs are bonkers.
im guessing this is the LCD display heater panel? have you looked them up on Partsouq?
be interesting to see how it turns out, and what all works/doesnt work!
20 March 2023, 06:35 PM
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im guessing this is the LCD display heater panel? have you looked them up on Partsouq?
be interesting to see how it turns out, and what all works/doesnt work!
Yes, that's it, I've had the actual working part in the garage for ages, but the plastic trim to match seems like rocking horse poo.
So far as i know it all works apart from the dual zone, it's really just for looks as it's more modern looking.
20 March 2023, 07:32 PM
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Trying to order the dash panels required to fit the forester heating controls panel from Amayama, however the shipping costs are bonkers.
EMS International (equates to Parcelforce) £23 + + doesn't seem too bad from Japan especially as the passenger side part will be in a big box due to its shape.
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21 March 2023, 12:38 AM
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If you actually try to order it they say they need to check, then quoted £475 for shipping !!!!!
21 March 2023, 07:56 AM
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If you actually try to order it they say they need to check, then quoted £475 for shipping !!!!!
Have you had the three trim parts priced up by a UK/ROI Dealer as parts are listed for European RHD model as well as JDM ??
15 May 2023, 08:18 PM
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Turbosmart OPR v2 installed today.
01 June 2023, 04:06 PM
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05 June 2023, 11:50 AM
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CAE shifter is in ! Feels sweet. Thanks to Slowboy racing for fitting it, was a bit of a PITA.
Really tempted to get one of these for my Spec C Hatch. Do you think its worth it?
05 June 2023, 01:52 PM
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Hi Gingey. It's quite subjective, it's a very direct action. Sometimes i love it, other times not so much. I don't think they are that easy to get hold of at the moment?
01 August 2023, 01:21 PM
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Trying to order the dash panels required to fit the forester heating controls panel from Amayama, however the shipping costs are bonkers.
try on amayama again. Ive a set currently en route that they only charged £20 for delivery 👍
01 August 2023, 05:55 PM
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Thanks for the heads up Gambit, what part numbers did you order?
I was going to order
66208SC000
66076SC010
Is that right?
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01 August 2023, 06:10 PM
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Thanks for the heads up Gambit, what part numbers did you order?
I was going to order
66208SC000
66076SC010
Is that right?
I ordered
66076SC000
66208SC000. 010 I assume is just a superceded part num
Based on Don's wisdom!
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01 August 2023, 06:17 PM
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You might find that the cost gets changed after the fact for shipping that's what happend to me, you have to agree that the cost may be changed before they accept the order.
01 August 2023, 08:03 PM
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01 August 2023, 08:10 PM
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I ordered
66076SC000
66208SC000. 010 I assume is just a superceded part num
Based on Don's wisdom!
the last digit is usually a supercede (from 000 to 001, 002 etc )
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You might find that the cost gets changed after the fact for shipping that's what happend to me, you have to agree that the cost may be changed before they accept the order.
It's shipped n all, should be arriving on 3rd August.
02 August 2023, 08:04 AM
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Oh great news. Will give it a go then.
02 August 2023, 06:22 PM
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Have done the order, thanks Don for confirming part numbers as ever
Gambit, hope yours turn up ok and no customs.
11 August 2023, 01:46 PM
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@Gambit Did your bits turn up? Mine are showing Approx 14th, but not holding my breath for that.
12 August 2023, 04:39 PM
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@Gambit Did your bits turn up? Mine are showing Approx 14th, but not holding my breath for that.
Yes it arrived yesterday! All nicely packed and in stiff box 👍
Just need to find the unit now but have all the usual searches saved so one will turn up eventually 🤞
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12 August 2023, 07:04 PM
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How's the colour match of the silver finish?
13 August 2023, 02:33 PM
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Wee bit of difference but not too bad, it blends with the stereo surround so won't be too noticeable when fitted
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13 August 2023, 05:38 PM
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If it does become noticeable, probably easiest solution is to change corresponding drivers side to match
Ornament - Panel assembly Driver - 66076FG100
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13 August 2023, 09:44 PM
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If it does become noticeable, probably easiest solution is to change corresponding drivers side to match
Ornament - Panel assembly Driver - 66076FG100
Cheers, notice on part souq its used throughout the rest of hatch impreza range so could probably pick one up handy enough 2nd hand also
14 August 2023, 05:36 AM
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Cheers, notice on part souq its used throughout the rest of hatch impreza range so could probably pick one up handy enough 2nd hand also
For UK and Ireland most common on Impreza hatch lower models will be 66076FG000 and then 66076FG100 for MY11 only.
A similar situation for MY09/10 Foresters 66076FG000 and MY11/12 66076FG100
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14 August 2023, 09:04 AM
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Mine are with Amayama and they are preparing to send
, estimated 18th
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17 August 2023, 11:33 AM
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@Gambit or
@Don Clark could you please confirm the part number for the pillow ball lower front control arms?
17 August 2023, 01:27 PM
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@Gambit or
@Don Clark could you please confirm the part number for the pillow ball lower front control arms?
@matt-c bear in mind that the pillow ball front lower control arms don't have a mount to install the HID level sensor (pre-facelift cars had 2 level sensors. one at the front, one at the rear, facelift ones have one level sensor, at the rear only).
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17 August 2023, 02:46 PM
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Understood, but I currently have my front one connected to the lower arm with zip ties anyway as the bit on the level sensor that connects to the arm is damaged.
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