Matt's Crystal Grey Impreza
#154
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Update:
Fitted some lowering springs yesterday, I got a set from a friend for a pretty good price so though I would fit them and see how I get on. Nice drop and don't seem too harsh.
No more monster truck
Also fitted 7mm spacers on the rear, need to pick up some for the front.
C&C welcome as always,
Matt.
Fitted some lowering springs yesterday, I got a set from a friend for a pretty good price so though I would fit them and see how I get on. Nice drop and don't seem too harsh.
No more monster truck
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Also fitted 7mm spacers on the rear, need to pick up some for the front.
C&C welcome as always,
Matt.
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#155
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Well I just recently got my genuine STI scoop back from being painted so got it stuck on. Think there's probably around an inch of difference in height, very happy with it ![Smile](images/smilies/smile.gif)
Matt.
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Matt.
#156
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Goes really well with the front bumper apron
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#159
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Update time.
I've had a small oil leak since I bought the car. Suspected to be coming from the Drivers side rocker cover. Apparently this is pretty common due to the heat from the Up pipe / Turbo, the Gasket turns brittle etc.
So I ordered a Drivers side rocker cover gasket kit from Import car parts and had a go at it today.
(As you can see the rocker cover was very dirty, this was after a bit of a wipe down too)
Removed:
Then cover wiped down and the outer gasket inserted:
(Didn't take any more photos as I added the gaskets 1 by 1 though you get the idea)
All put back together and cleaned so I can look out to see if it leaks & gets dirty again
So as if this wasn't enough for me. Whilst doing this I could smell petrol, so I poked about for a bit. I came across a drip of petrol coming out of one of the injectors.. Pulled it apart so I could remove the leaky injector and found:
(Top seal f*cked)
So thankfully, after a new seal all seems to be fine 'touch wood'.
Lastly, I fitted some LED side lights, not bad for 99p eBay special:
Cheers,
Matt.
I've had a small oil leak since I bought the car. Suspected to be coming from the Drivers side rocker cover. Apparently this is pretty common due to the heat from the Up pipe / Turbo, the Gasket turns brittle etc.
So I ordered a Drivers side rocker cover gasket kit from Import car parts and had a go at it today.
(As you can see the rocker cover was very dirty, this was after a bit of a wipe down too)
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Removed:
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Then cover wiped down and the outer gasket inserted:
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(Didn't take any more photos as I added the gaskets 1 by 1 though you get the idea)
All put back together and cleaned so I can look out to see if it leaks & gets dirty again
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So as if this wasn't enough for me. Whilst doing this I could smell petrol, so I poked about for a bit. I came across a drip of petrol coming out of one of the injectors.. Pulled it apart so I could remove the leaky injector and found:
(Top seal f*cked)
![](https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.scoobynet.com-vbulletin/768x1024/e29919d2_e417_48c7_b268_f357198244a6_zps19zcfyez_15409ecbcfa3f0e88cfadec0aad6ce8f781f9969.jpg)
So thankfully, after a new seal all seems to be fine 'touch wood'.
Lastly, I fitted some LED side lights, not bad for 99p eBay special:
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Cheers,
Matt.
#160
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Nice going, did you change all 4injector seals or just the one?
#163
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Haven't really update here so here goes the last few things:
I got an STI TMIC and refurbished it
Before:
After:
Also painted my strut brace Satin Black and got the ends powder coated Wrinkle Red:
Some photos from a car show I went to:
And lastly, got myself a set of nice alloys - XXR 527's, 18" x 8.75
The new wheels really fill the arches nicely, will get some better photos at some stage.
Cheers,
Matt.
I got an STI TMIC and refurbished it
Before:
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After:
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Also painted my strut brace Satin Black and got the ends powder coated Wrinkle Red:
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Some photos from a car show I went to:
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And lastly, got myself a set of nice alloys - XXR 527's, 18" x 8.75
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The new wheels really fill the arches nicely, will get some better photos at some stage.
Cheers,
Matt.
#165
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Really like what you've done with the strut brace bro
and the rims you do realise it never ends init bro
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#166
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Thanks!
Rubbed down with wet and dry / prime and paint.
The fins had to be straightened with a pair of tweezers @charlyskunkweed helped me with this and painting the logo back on
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#167
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Flip, i know it! Two of my tyres turn out to be fooked already so I have to replace them.
Need to get the arches rolled too as it seems to scrub going over bumps
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#168
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Update time
Bought myself some Tein Gas Bonnet Struts:
Also got a Perrin Intercooler Coupler as mine was starting to crack and look horrible:
Thanks,
Matt.
Bought myself some Tein Gas Bonnet Struts:
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Also got a Perrin Intercooler Coupler as mine was starting to crack and look horrible:
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Thanks,
Matt.
#169
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Very nice Matt them bonnet struts are awesome bro
does this modding ever stop?? Do we need help you reckon?
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Matt hasn’t been on here in ages. I did have his mob number but lost it a while ago. I don’t do FB but he does (or did). Pretty sure he uses the same title “MATT93”. There are members on here who know him better than I do. They may see this and hit him up. Alternatively do a basic FB search. I’m pretty sure this build thread will be repeated on there also.
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