JDM blob STi project
11 April 2013, 12:31 AM
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11 April 2013, 06:10 PM
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11 April 2013, 07:30 PM
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Cheers again guys!
Got a couple more bits today....
Set of McGuard locking wheel nuts (not cheap but well worth it.) unfortunately the wheel nut recess on the pro races don't allow access for the standard subaru locking nuts, so I had to change!
Pair of front pioneer TS-G1322I speakers, plus the adapters. I'm sure your all aware of how poor the standard speakers are in subarus. I'm not after anything mega high-end, but any improvement on the standard setup has got to be good. Will have full pics of the fitting tomorrow for anyone that's thinking of upgrading and is after a 'how to' type guide!!
Got a couple more bits today....
Set of McGuard locking wheel nuts (not cheap but well worth it.) unfortunately the wheel nut recess on the pro races don't allow access for the standard subaru locking nuts, so I had to change!
Pair of front pioneer TS-G1322I speakers, plus the adapters. I'm sure your all aware of how poor the standard speakers are in subarus. I'm not after anything mega high-end, but any improvement on the standard setup has got to be good. Will have full pics of the fitting tomorrow for anyone that's thinking of upgrading and is after a 'how to' type guide!!
15 April 2013, 09:11 PM
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Hi mate. I have a jdm sti and have the same problem with the stereo losing signal. Which wires did you join. Also what size are your wheels and what et are they. Thanks
17 April 2013, 01:05 PM
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Thanks! I'm trying to keep the thread simple / realistic to the majority of people. Nowt wrong with big-power build threads etc, but I think a lot of the time, normal, everyday bits and bobs and issues aren't covered in a project thread.
19 April 2013, 10:09 PM
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Hey guys,
Not too much progress lately as I've been busy at work this week. Got home today and had a new set of number plates waiting for. Wanted some nice custom plates! Will put some fitted pics up tomorrow.......
Not too much progress lately as I've been busy at work this week. Got home today and had a new set of number plates waiting for. Wanted some nice custom plates! Will put some fitted pics up tomorrow.......
21 April 2013, 10:16 PM
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Loving this still so fresh and clean. What would have looked better just my opinion the rear fog surround would have looked more Jdm painted the wrblue . It dose look good there like .
02 May 2013, 07:13 PM
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Cheers mate. Alloys are 18". ET45. 8" wide. 5x100
I thought about going for the wr blue, but there was a good chance I would have messed up the spraying, so I went for black purely as a safety precaution lol!!
I thought about going for the wr blue, but there was a good chance I would have messed up the spraying, so I went for black purely as a safety precaution lol!!
03 May 2013, 06:58 PM
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Hey guys,
Got a long weekend off work and its been a beautiful day so I cracked on with a few bits.
Main one was getting the new speakers in. Door cards were extremely easy to remove, just a couple of easily accessible screws and then prise the doorcard off. fitting the speakers was a Pretty simple job but I had to drill the adapters for them to fit. Once I had drilled the holes, I realised that bolting them on would be a bit of an issue as the new holes were very close to the wall of the adapter.
Once the bolt had gone through the door and then through the new hole, it was impossible to turn the nut because of the clearance issue. So, the solution was to place the nut over the hole, and then screw the bolt from the inside of the door panel outwards. The end result.....
I also done a few menial jobs. Big meet tomorrow night for the ESOC. The scoob will be lined up facing evos, so its gotta look its best lol!!! Took the wheels off and gave the inside a once over!
Also cleaned the inside. Tomorrow will be spent cleaning the car. I have been recommended 'Mer' products by a few folk now, so purchased some today. Anyone used it before? By the way, I haven't got a thumb missing, it's just the angle of the photo lol!!
Got a long weekend off work and its been a beautiful day so I cracked on with a few bits.
Main one was getting the new speakers in. Door cards were extremely easy to remove, just a couple of easily accessible screws and then prise the doorcard off. fitting the speakers was a Pretty simple job but I had to drill the adapters for them to fit. Once I had drilled the holes, I realised that bolting them on would be a bit of an issue as the new holes were very close to the wall of the adapter.
Once the bolt had gone through the door and then through the new hole, it was impossible to turn the nut because of the clearance issue. So, the solution was to place the nut over the hole, and then screw the bolt from the inside of the door panel outwards. The end result.....
I also done a few menial jobs. Big meet tomorrow night for the ESOC. The scoob will be lined up facing evos, so its gotta look its best lol!!! Took the wheels off and gave the inside a once over!
Also cleaned the inside. Tomorrow will be spent cleaning the car. I have been recommended 'Mer' products by a few folk now, so purchased some today. Anyone used it before? By the way, I haven't got a thumb missing, it's just the angle of the photo lol!!
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05 May 2013, 05:07 PM
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Have a good one tomorrow night. Don't forget some pictures of the event. 
By the way, any pictures of the original speakers? There was no way to fit the uprated speakers to the original adaptors? If there were any adaptors in the first place?
By the way, any pictures of the original speakers? There was no way to fit the uprated speakers to the original adaptors? If there were any adaptors in the first place?
25 July 2013, 03:56 PM
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Hey folks, been pretty busy at work over the last few months so haven't had much done to the scoob, however, I've recently added a few small bits and had the car lowered. There's a pic below that I took quickly today, but the car will be getting properly cleaned tomorrow. Here's what's been done......
Richbrook black 6-speed gearknob (very OEM looking. Pics to follow)
Black wheel nuts (the chrome ones didn't look right)
Finally had it lowered! I think the car sits perfectly and it hasn't ruined the ride!
Richbrook black 6-speed gearknob (very OEM looking. Pics to follow)
Black wheel nuts (the chrome ones didn't look right)
Finally had it lowered! I think the car sits perfectly and it hasn't ruined the ride!
25 July 2013, 06:40 PM
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Very very clean!
Are you happy with the speakers? I looked at those but my bugeye has tweeters near the door handles so I was thinking of getting something to replace those along with larger 16.5cm speakers.
Are you happy with the speakers? I looked at those but my bugeye has tweeters near the door handles so I was thinking of getting something to replace those along with larger 16.5cm speakers.
25 July 2013, 07:04 PM
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Speakers made a world of difference in quality mate (although that's not difficult when comparing them to the standard items!). Would deffo recommend them to anyone, plus they weren't too expensive either.
02 August 2013, 09:43 PM
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Cheers Frayz. Looking forward to getting the roof vent in!
Yep agreed. Looks pretty OEM too In my opinion. Some pretty horrid gearknobs out there mate! I don't know what possesses some folk to put certain gearknobs on!
Yep agreed. Looks pretty OEM too In my opinion. Some pretty horrid gearknobs out there mate! I don't know what possesses some folk to put certain gearknobs on!
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26 October 2013, 02:39 PM
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Quick update!
I've decided that I fancy going back to a classic so I'm looking to swap my JDM. Please see the 'for sale' section for more details
I've decided that I fancy going back to a classic so I'm looking to swap my JDM. Please see the 'for sale' section for more details
