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27 June 2004, 02:47 AM
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I have always been irritated by the MDF panel which goes over the spare wheel, jumping around when I go over speed humps.
I've also always wondered what those straps around it are for???
Well, last week, I put two and two together, and loosened the straps right off, made sure the spare was screwed down tight, and strapped the board round the spare, clipping it tight into place when done.
Bingo
board is fixed tight and won't move, and will also come off just by releasing the clips.
Sorry if this is old news, but I was well pleased, and i'm sure i'm not the only one who wondered what those straps were for.
I've also always wondered what those straps around it are for???
Well, last week, I put two and two together, and loosened the straps right off, made sure the spare was screwed down tight, and strapped the board round the spare, clipping it tight into place when done.
Bingo
board is fixed tight and won't move, and will also come off just by releasing the clips.Sorry if this is old news, but I was well pleased, and i'm sure i'm not the only one who wondered what those straps were for.
27 June 2004, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sulli
i have one cupholder, in between the front seats - where's the rest?
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Originally Posted by sulli
i have one cupholder, in between the front seats - where's the rest?
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27 June 2004, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sulli
I have always been irritated by the MDF panel which goes over the spare wheel, jumping around when I go over speed humps.
I've also always wondered what those straps around it are for???
Well, last week, I put two and two together, and loosened the straps right off, made sure the spare was screwed down tight, and strapped the board round the spare, clipping it tight into place when done.
Bingo board is fixed tight and won't move, and will also come off just by releasing the clips.
Sorry if this is old news, but I was well pleased, and i'm sure i'm not the only one who wondered what those straps were for.
I've also always wondered what those straps around it are for???
Well, last week, I put two and two together, and loosened the straps right off, made sure the spare was screwed down tight, and strapped the board round the spare, clipping it tight into place when done.
Bingo
board is fixed tight and won't move, and will also come off just by releasing the clips.Sorry if this is old news, but I was well pleased, and i'm sure i'm not the only one who wondered what those straps were for.
..well bugger me senseless and call me Jessica!!! 4 years and 2 Imprezas and I'd never worked that out!!!
Cheers Sulli
28 June 2004, 03:19 PM
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so on a 98 car its only a blanking plate? interesting, is it me or are the blanking plates cr@p in the sence that they dont line up very well etc? looks like some1` thought it was a cup holder and was pushing it in etc trying to get it to work and broke it... ?
28 June 2004, 04:36 PM
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mdf panels? cup holders? anything else i don't know about? like a switch to make the clock brighter?
28 June 2004, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Iwan
In the dashboard, just below the air vents. Jap spec classics have 2 there and UK classics have 1.
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28 June 2004, 05:14 PM
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wot about the little lever on the boot latch.........
to do with the boot opener inside the car!
one way you can use the remote opener, the other you can't and need to use the key in the lock!
to do with the boot opener inside the car!
one way you can use the remote opener, the other you can't and need to use the key in the lock!
28 June 2004, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by julian N/W wrx my93
wot about the little lever on the boot latch.........
to do with the boot opener inside the car!
one way you can use the remote opener, the other you can't and need to use the key in the lock!
to do with the boot opener inside the car!
one way you can use the remote opener, the other you can't and need to use the key in the lock!
28 June 2004, 05:23 PM
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took me 6 months to discover that one!
and then you have all the spare wires/connectors hanging under the dash.
1 pair is ecu reset, another is the solinoid cicky thingy and the rest well i just don't know!
and then you have all the spare wires/connectors hanging under the dash.
1 pair is ecu reset, another is the solinoid cicky thingy and the rest well i just don't know!
28 June 2004, 05:25 PM
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Or what about, if your windows are allways covered in condensation, make sure your vent settings are not on re-circulating. That fresh air makes all the difference 
28 June 2004, 05:59 PM
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Is the Owners manual on imprezas an extra?...looks like some don't have one
Dump that bit of flimsy cardboard in the boot that covers your spare wheel, buy some nice 1/2" thick Mdf, and make a custom floor with an opening hatch for the spare - I did apart from I used chipboard as I had a sheet handy. Makes a good flat base for mounting subs too
Dump that bit of flimsy cardboard in the boot that covers your spare wheel, buy some nice 1/2" thick Mdf, and make a custom floor with an opening hatch for the spare
- I did apart from I used chipboard as I had a sheet handy. Makes a good flat base for mounting subs too
29 June 2004, 12:45 PM
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The dash blanking plate in the MY98 can be removed and replaced with the MY99 cupholder - I did this for about £12. You just need to remove the dash top storage bin first to get at the screws.
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29 June 2004, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyNesta
The dash blanking plate in the MY98 can be removed and replaced with the MY99 cupholder - I did this for about £12. You just need to remove the dash top storage bin first to get at the screws.
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also how do u remove that top storage bin, is it an easy job?
thanks
