Litchfield Type 20 post powder coating
05 June 2011, 07:02 PM
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Litchfield Type 20 post powder coating
Have have the Type 20 for 6 wks now.
First some pics as was, plus one with it's little brother, the 2001 WRX which I sold this week:
AtJ breaks cover!
After powder coating by Pentland Powdercoating (thoroughly recommended if you're north of the border). Previous owner preferred debadged look, but I'm more showy, hence obtained original badges from Litchfield and Japanparts:
Was thinking about getting a new splitter at some point. Is the HT Autos one just as good in terms of fit and quality as the Prodrive one? Any other suggestions?
Andy
First some pics as was, plus one with it's little brother, the 2001 WRX which I sold this week:
AtJ breaks cover!
After powder coating by Pentland Powdercoating (thoroughly recommended if you're north of the border). Previous owner preferred debadged look, but I'm more showy
, hence obtained original badges from Litchfield and Japanparts:Was thinking about getting a new splitter at some point. Is the HT Autos one just as good in terms of fit and quality as the Prodrive one? Any other suggestions?
Andy
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05 June 2011, 07:25 PM
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£235, including an ancient Peugeot 205 courtesy car, done up in purple paint and lots of decals. The decals blocked out the back windows, lol! Very happy with the quality of the work.
Was away on business in London when it was being done. When Ms Jock collected me from the airport the next day, she had to confess that she had already kerbed the N/S/Front wheel!
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05 June 2011, 10:59 PM
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I'm sure the finish is very good, but couldn't you have picked up a spare set of them wheels, in silver for less than that?
They are the 5x114.3 PCD, that only fit 2005 STi's aren't they? You can normally get them for as low as 100-150 quid, because they don't fit any other models.
They are the 5x114.3 PCD, that only fit 2005 STi's aren't they? You can normally get them for as low as 100-150 quid, because they don't fit any other models.
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06 June 2011, 12:20 AM
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I'm sure the finish is very good, but couldn't you have picked up a spare set of them wheels, in silver for less than that?
They are the 5x114.3 PCD, that only fit 2005 STi's aren't they? You can normally get them for as low as 100-150 quid, because they don't fit any other models.
They are the 5x114.3 PCD, that only fit 2005 STi's aren't they? You can normally get them for as low as 100-150 quid, because they don't fit any other models.
Have thought about getting either new or 2nd hand 18s when the current set of Goodyears wear out, prob next year. Pretty fussy about finish though!
06 June 2011, 12:22 AM
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06 June 2011, 12:24 AM
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Saw anything from £100 to £350 for powder coating, these guys had a good reputation - I went round for a chat with them before booking in.
06 June 2011, 12:27 AM
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Love the decals, I should have some for my T25. The original badge on the boot lid are to subtle, and have had drivers behind me squinting at the boot lid trying to see what it is?
It does not help having the silver badge on a dark grey car.
It does not help having the silver badge on a dark grey car.
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What you have to do is train them by saying,
'Wheels and Kurbs don't mix' to Ms Jock continually whilst she is driving. The message eventually gets in and then you have no further problems once this bad behaviour has been corrected in this manner. Then all you have to do is just stare at her when nearing a curb and she will instanstly say with being prompted 'Yes i know wheels and Kurbs don't mix' - Sorted !
Good luck with it. Worked for me
If not trade her in
Hope this helps
Steve
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06 June 2011, 09:56 PM
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This is quite normal and very frustrating behaviour for the opposite sex.
What you have to do is train them by saying,
'Wheels and Kurbs don't mix' to Ms Jock continually whilst she is driving. The message eventually gets in and then you have no further problems once this bad behaviour has been corrected in this manner. Then all you have to do is just stare at her when nearing a curb and she will instanstly say with being prompted 'Yes i know wheels and Kurbs don't mix' - Sorted !
Good luck with it. Worked for me
If not trade her in
Hope this helps
Steve
What you have to do is train them by saying,
'Wheels and Kurbs don't mix' to Ms Jock continually whilst she is driving. The message eventually gets in and then you have no further problems once this bad behaviour has been corrected in this manner. Then all you have to do is just stare at her when nearing a curb and she will instanstly say with being prompted 'Yes i know wheels and Kurbs don't mix' - Sorted !
Good luck with it. Worked for me
If not trade her in
Hope this helps
Steve
06 June 2011, 09:58 PM
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Are you selling yours now? Thought I saw something about that on here?
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06 June 2011, 09:59 PM
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Litchfield's sell them "after the event", just send them an email. They may ask what car you have.
06 June 2011, 10:33 PM
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06 June 2011, 10:50 PM
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Stuck on. On a nice warm day borrow the Mr's hairdryer and slowly wedge (with soft plastic instrument) & peel off. 
I removed mine on my Spec C. Looks much better otherwise it gets way too cluttered with the Subaru Oval badge, Sti Pink rubber badge, Impreza chrome plaque, Type 20 sticker, Litchfield emblem!!
By the way is that Callum's old car?
I removed mine on my Spec C. Looks much better otherwise it gets way too cluttered with the Subaru Oval badge, Sti Pink rubber badge, Impreza chrome plaque, Type 20 sticker, Litchfield emblem!!
By the way is that Callum's old car?
06 June 2011, 11:43 PM
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Stuck on. On a nice warm day borrow the Mr's hairdryer and slowly wedge (with soft plastic instrument) & peel off.
I removed mine on my Spec C. Looks much better otherwise it gets way too cluttered with the Subaru Oval badge, Sti Pink rubber badge, Impreza chrome plaque, Type 20 sticker, Litchfield emblem!!
By the way is that Callum's old car?
I removed mine on my Spec C. Looks much better otherwise it gets way too cluttered with the Subaru Oval badge, Sti Pink rubber badge, Impreza chrome plaque, Type 20 sticker, Litchfield emblem!!
By the way is that Callum's old car?
And I don't have a "Mr"!
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07 June 2011, 07:35 AM
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My car is at Iains so I may contact him and see about having some decals fitted.
However, being the A-line model , he likes to keep it as a low profile car. Which I do agree with in many ways.
It does tend to suit the grey paint, and low profile spolier, and no bonnet scoop.
I will see?
However, being the A-line model , he likes to keep it as a low profile car. Which I do agree with in many ways.
It does tend to suit the grey paint, and low profile spolier, and no bonnet scoop.
I will see?
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07 June 2011, 07:00 PM
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Do you mean they're brittle and break too easily? Litcho's front lip is over £400 inc VAT, which seems silly money! Prodrive is half the price!
