STi UK boot catch
27 April 2002, 09:20 PM
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Any other STi UK owners think their boot is strangely sprung ?
When opening via the interior catch, my boot springs open fairly harshly.
Using the key, once or twice, I've given up and used the interior catch for fear of breaking / bending the key.
When opening via the interior catch, my boot springs open fairly harshly.
Using the key, once or twice, I've given up and used the interior catch for fear of breaking / bending the key.
27 April 2002, 11:06 PM
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Yes i've found the same problem with mine and someone else who has a STi7! At the 1000 miles service I mentioned this and they said the spring was to comensate for the heavy spoiler??
I also find it a B####R to close?
CHEESY
I also find it a B####R to close?
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28 April 2002, 12:05 AM
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For sure, it's a bugger to close 
When I picked up the car and the dealer was showing me around it, he did actually recommend never closing the boot with a hand on the wing
When I picked up the car and the dealer was showing me around it, he did actually recommend never closing the boot with a hand on the wing
nearly twisted the key off a few times
28 April 2002, 08:10 AM
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Mine's ok at the moment. But I do tend to use the Lever. Closing it is ok at the moment as well. But I do use the base of the wing/top of the boot to close rather than the aerofoil.
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28 April 2002, 04:36 PM
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I own a MY01 and you had to really slam it. The dealer adjusted mine at the 1K service and it now closes with a gentle shove (pre-delivery inspection?).
If you have an import and the dealer won't touch you car, I suggest you try adjusting the catch yourself - slacken the two screws and pull the catch up slightly.
If you have an import and the dealer won't touch you car, I suggest you try adjusting the catch yourself - slacken the two screws and pull the catch up slightly.
29 April 2002, 01:08 AM
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Cheers all - nice to know it's not just me
JohnS - I've been wondering if it might be interesting for you and I to drive each other's car sometime - I'll come down for a yarn sometime this week.
HYP1C - I presume you're the same HYP1C from the MLR forum. It's interesting that we've gone the same way (E6 -> STi UK). Hope you're enjoying the car.
JohnS - I've been wondering if it might be interesting for you and I to drive each other's car sometime
- I'll come down for a yarn sometime this week. HYP1C - I presume you're the same HYP1C from the MLR forum. It's interesting that we've gone the same way (E6 -> STi UK). Hope you're enjoying the car.
29 April 2002, 03:08 PM
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What do you think of yours so far.
Below 4000, it is a bit gutless and even above, nothing like my E6
(but hey, I didn't expect it to be).It is a much more refined package though and that's the main attraction to me. I don't feel the need, every time I sit behind the wheel, to cane it all the time - driving home in a sedate manner is sometimes a pleasure.
Having heard John's account of driving a PPP'd one, this is definately on the cards when it's rubber stamped.
You say that you've "... sorted the performance side out ..." - please expand.
29 April 2002, 07:33 PM
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Numptie,
Have fitted APEXi SAFC and AVR controllers with JPI Exhaust and ITG Air Filter ,so now running @ 325bhp with 1.3 bar boost.
So the STi is about on par with the Evo 6.
Cheers
Gary
Have fitted APEXi SAFC and AVR controllers with JPI Exhaust and ITG Air Filter ,so now running @ 325bhp with 1.3 bar boost.
So the STi is about on par with the Evo 6.
Cheers
Gary
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