Notices
Member's Gallery Pictures of your pride and joy

08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02 May 2018 | 11:16 AM
  #16711  
jamescolbeck's Avatar
jamescolbeck
Scooby Newbie
 
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Fife
Default

Originally Posted by hedgecutter
I went to fit the Whiteline rear subframe bush inserts today on my 09 spec C, but they didn't slot straight in, so the spec C appears to have different subframe bushes from the standard hatch. I also have a spare set of Whiteline diff inserts, as mine was already done, if anyone is interested
What do the diff inserts do hedgecutter? I am looking to do my front and rear ARBs with whiteline goodies soon.
Old 03 May 2018 | 08:44 PM
  #16712  
hedgecutter's Avatar
hedgecutter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,773
Likes: 652
From: far, far west
Default

Originally Posted by jamescolbeck
What do the diff inserts do hedgecutter? I am looking to do my front and rear ARBs with whiteline goodies soon.
They give a more positive traction, as the inserts prevent movement and flex.
Old 17 May 2018 | 08:27 PM
  #16713  
CharlySkunkWeed's Avatar
CharlySkunkWeed
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 3,499
Likes: 70
From: Bangor-Northern Ireland
Default 330s wheels on coilovers

Anyone any pics for reference of how they fill the arches ?
originally I liked the wheels but wished they were wider. But since storing them in the garage and buying new Rotas/spacers and coilovers I'm wondering will lower suspension improve the look of OEM wheel fitment ?
Old 25 May 2018 | 05:16 PM
  #16714  
Mattjw's Avatar
Mattjw
Scooby Newbie
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 18
Likes: 6
From: Warwickshire
Default

Car finally back from Thwaites, along with the forged rebuild they fitted a new Exedy clutch, cobra decat downpipe, sleeved up-pipe and rcm fuel pump. Now I just have to put 1000 of the most painful off-boost miles before I go back for the remap! Dealing with TDR has been a great experience, they have put up with numerous phone calls from me along with me turning up on the day of the engine build to take photos. Mark had all the time in the world to answer my questions and chat about the build.



Old 25 May 2018 | 07:07 PM
  #16715  
bonesetter's Avatar
bonesetter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,492
Likes: 6
From: Midlands
Default

Originally Posted by Mattjw
Car finally back from Thwaites, along with the forged rebuild they fitted a new Exedy clutch, cobra decat downpipe, sleeved up-pipe and rcm fuel pump. Now I just have to put 1000 of the most painful off-boost miles before I go back for the remap! Dealing with TDR has been a great experience, they have put up with numerous phone calls from me along with me turning up on the day of the engine build to take photos. Mark had all the time in the world to answer my questions and chat about the build.
Nice pics. Nice having someone you trust doing your engine work. Mark did mine on a forester STi, along with a re-map. Perfect since (20K miles)

Also good to have pics of the inside of your engine
Old 26 May 2018 | 08:13 AM
  #16716  
salsa-king's Avatar
salsa-king
Scooby Senior
 
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 15,069
Likes: 42
From: Nottm
Default

is going DeCat down pipe a wise thing to do not MOT law is so tight?
is it worth the hassle?
Old 26 May 2018 | 09:19 AM
  #16717  
kershaw-330s's Avatar
kershaw-330s
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
From: lee-on-the-solent
Default

Originally Posted by CharlySkunkWeed
Anyone any pics for reference of how they fill the arches ?
originally I liked the wheels but wished they were wider. But since storing them in the garage and buying new Rotas/spacers and coilovers I'm wondering will lower suspension improve the look of OEM wheel fitment ?
im running 330s wheels on bc coils , looking to get some japan racing wheels or maybe some Xxrs in the near future ,, they fill the arch well think they could maybe do with a 15mm spacer tho 🤔







When we fitted them we did all the measurements the same as my mates blob so the arch to the wheel centre is exactly the same and I’m still getting away with the original profile tyres ,
Old 26 May 2018 | 09:23 AM
  #16718  
CharlySkunkWeed's Avatar
CharlySkunkWeed
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 3,499
Likes: 70
From: Bangor-Northern Ireland
Default

Originally Posted by kershaw-330s


im running 330s wheels on bc coils , looking to get some japan racing wheels or maybe some Xxrs in the near future ,, they fill the arch well think they could maybe do with a 15mm spacer tho 🤔







When we fitted them we did all the measurements the same as my mates blob so the arch to the wheel centre is exactly the same and I’m still getting away with the original profile tyres ,
due to the back if the wheel being flat , a 25mm spacer is the smallest possible to allow for OEM studs. I've a feeling 25mm will make them too wide.
Old 26 May 2018 | 09:25 AM
  #16719  
kershaw-330s's Avatar
kershaw-330s
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
From: lee-on-the-solent
Default

Originally Posted by salsa-king
is going DeCat down pipe a wise thing to do not MOT law is so tight?
is it worth the hassle?
mot law is still the same as it was 10 years ago ,, I’ve been running full de cat for 3 years never had an issue , you need to de cat for any further performance , and I’m my opinion sports cats ain’t worth the money ,, if needed you could make a cat pipe to swap into your cat back at mot time if you really need too

Last edited by kershaw-330s; 26 May 2018 at 09:37 AM.
Old 26 May 2018 | 09:28 AM
  #16720  
kershaw-330s's Avatar
kershaw-330s
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
From: lee-on-the-solent
Default

Originally Posted by CharlySkunkWeed
due to the back if the wheel being flat , a 25mm spacer is the smallest possible to allow for OEM studs. I've a feeling 25mm will make them too wide.
hmmm I recon a 25 you would get away with it , but a 35 profile tyre would be needed , and maybe a bit of extra front camber ,, all depends how low you want to go really
Old 26 May 2018 | 07:58 PM
  #16721  
Guesty's Avatar
Guesty
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 379
Likes: 0
From: Leigh
Default

Hi chaps been a while since i posted now
Im thinking if doing a mufler delete on my 09sti
Now im wanting to leave the centre pipe and just have the rear piece made up now a local garage said the flange is knackered on the centre pipe so ive been looking and you can get a flange repair kit.
Now has anyone got a mufler delete how much louder are they ?
Amd had anyone used a flange repair kit ?
Old 27 May 2018 | 10:04 AM
  #16722  
CharlySkunkWeed's Avatar
CharlySkunkWeed
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 3,499
Likes: 70
From: Bangor-Northern Ireland
Default

Originally Posted by Guesty
Hi chaps been a while since i posted now
Im thinking if doing a mufler delete on my 09sti
Now im wanting to leave the centre pipe and just have the rear piece made up now a local garage said the flange is knackered on the centre pipe so ive been looking and you can get a flange repair kit.
Now has anyone got a mufler delete how much louder are they ?
Amd had anyone used a flange repair kit ?
it'll be loud as heck. I had a blowout on the flange for the back box (really rusty and crumbling). I took the box off to put a new gasket and bolts on. Couldn't resist seeing how it sounded without it. I see if I've a video.

I'd wonder if there was some way of fitting a muffler somewhere up nearer the engine , or if that isn't a good place for a muffler flow wise.

Last edited by CharlySkunkWeed; 27 May 2018 at 10:14 AM.
Old 27 May 2018 | 10:06 AM
  #16723  
CharlySkunkWeed's Avatar
CharlySkunkWeed
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 3,499
Likes: 70
From: Bangor-Northern Ireland
Default

Old 27 May 2018 | 10:39 AM
  #16724  
domino46's Avatar
domino46
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 3,179
Likes: 264
From: www.bbscoobys.com
Default

Originally Posted by CharlySkunkWeed
sounds just like my camper van lol ,, my camper only has about 8" of pipe off the turbo and thats it lol
Old 27 May 2018 | 11:00 AM
  #16725  
CharlySkunkWeed's Avatar
CharlySkunkWeed
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 3,499
Likes: 70
From: Bangor-Northern Ireland
Default

Originally Posted by domino46
sounds just like my camper van lol ,, my camper only has about 8" of pipe off the turbo and thats it lol
it was just raw noise. Muffled down a bit would help but not sure how it would fit.
Old 27 May 2018 | 05:53 PM
  #16726  
Guesty's Avatar
Guesty
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 379
Likes: 0
From: Leigh
Default

Theres a firm on ebay doing them for £450 but i wanted to have one made just off the backbox flange so if i wanted to put ghe box back on i could as i have a proR box but both garages i been to see just want to replace the centrepipe and take it streight out to tips but that means i cant put the box back on i have to replace the full pipe again
Old 28 May 2018 | 09:42 AM
  #16727  
fpan's Avatar
fpan
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,429
Likes: 176
From: UK
Default

Originally Posted by Mattjw
Car finally back from Thwaites, along with the forged rebuild they fitted a new Exedy clutch, cobra decat downpipe, sleeved up-pipe and rcm fuel pump. Now I just have to put 1000 of the most painful off-boost miles before I go back for the remap! Dealing with TDR has been a great experience, they have put up with numerous phone calls from me along with me turning up on the day of the engine build to take photos. Mark had all the time in the world to answer my questions and chat about the build.



I saw your car on the ramp 10 days ago, you must be very excited now it's all been done well by someone we trust!

I am looking forward to having mine serviced by TDR soon.
Old 28 May 2018 | 10:23 AM
  #16728  
bonesetter's Avatar
bonesetter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,492
Likes: 6
From: Midlands
Default

Puddle splashing through the storms yesterday


Old 28 May 2018 | 03:36 PM
  #16729  
hedgecutter's Avatar
hedgecutter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,773
Likes: 652
From: far, far west
Default

Originally Posted by bonesetter
Puddle splashing through the storms yesterday


Lovely. Is it going like it should now?
Old 29 May 2018 | 09:14 AM
  #16730  
bonesetter's Avatar
bonesetter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,492
Likes: 6
From: Midlands
Default

Originally Posted by hedgecutter
Lovely. Is it going like it should now?
It is HC

Only taken 5 and a half months... but yes, Bob Rawle mapped it to 370bhp last week and now it's singing




Last edited by bonesetter; 29 May 2018 at 09:16 AM.
Old 29 May 2018 | 09:30 AM
  #16731  
Mattjw's Avatar
Mattjw
Scooby Newbie
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 18
Likes: 6
From: Warwickshire
Default

Originally Posted by fpan
I saw your car on the ramp 10 days ago, you must be very excited now it's all been done well by someone we trust!

I am looking forward to having mine serviced by TDR soon.
its fantastic to have it back! 400 miles done, 600 to go until the map.
Old 29 May 2018 | 09:32 AM
  #16732  
Mattjw's Avatar
Mattjw
Scooby Newbie
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 18
Likes: 6
From: Warwickshire
Default

Originally Posted by bonesetter
It is HC

Only taken 5 and a half months... but yes, Bob Rawle mapped it to 370bhp last week and now it's singing
Is that 370 on standard turbo and top mount intercooler? I have seen alsorts of outcomes from 330 to 370 on the standard setup so I have no idea what to expect from mine
Old 29 May 2018 | 09:50 AM
  #16733  
bonesetter's Avatar
bonesetter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,492
Likes: 6
From: Midlands
Default

Originally Posted by Mattjw
Is that 370 on standard turbo and top mount intercooler? I have seen alsorts of outcomes from 330 to 370 on the standard setup so I have no idea what to expect from mine
2L JDM, de-cat Miltek, K&N, fuel pump, 3-port and Bob Rawle
Old 01 June 2018 | 07:26 PM
  #16734  
Machman's Avatar
Machman
Scooby Newbie
 
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Kent
Default newbie

hi guys.just bought myself an 09 hatch, having had a cupra r still getting used to it, espsecially the opening of all doors🤔 and why no fold up key...minor details.
been remapped by alan jeffrey to 372 , i feel it misses a bit on idle, is this common or possible plugs? lots of questions to follow once i get my head around it...thanks in advance
Old 01 June 2018 | 07:53 PM
  #16735  
Mattjw's Avatar
Mattjw
Scooby Newbie
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 18
Likes: 6
From: Warwickshire
Default

Originally Posted by Machman
hi guys.just bought myself an 09 hatch, having had a cupra r still getting used to it, espsecially the opening of all doors🤔 and why no fold up key...minor details.
been remapped by alan jeffrey to 372 , i feel it misses a bit on idle, is this common or possible plugs? lots of questions to follow once i get my head around it...thanks in advance
if you figure out opening all the doors let me know! I have resorted to just pressing the unlock button on the drivers door card every time. Occasionally I can get them to open on a double press of the key fob but have never been able to unlock the tailgate with this method!
Old 01 June 2018 | 08:24 PM
  #16736  
hedgecutter's Avatar
hedgecutter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,773
Likes: 652
From: far, far west
Default

Originally Posted by Machman
hi guys.just bought myself an 09 hatch, having had a cupra r still getting used to it, espsecially the opening of all doors🤔 and why no fold up key...minor details.
been remapped by alan jeffrey to 372 , i feel it misses a bit on idle, is this common or possible plugs? lots of questions to follow once i get my head around it...thanks in advance
My jdm has just started idling a little lumpy; opinions on causes welcomed. Cleaned maf, throttle body next, but had read that the power steering pump can cause this when it's on the way out?
Old 02 June 2018 | 01:08 AM
  #16737  
AbbasSTI's Avatar
AbbasSTI
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,012
Likes: 0
From: Stalybridge
Default

Originally Posted by hedgecutter
My jdm has just started idling a little lumpy; opinions on causes welcomed. Cleaned maf, throttle body next, but had read that the power steering pump can cause this when it's on the way out?
If the ECU has been reset recently it can take time to learn. Mine was similar after replacing lambda sensor, but starting the car and not touching the accelerator for a good 15 minutes sorted it out. Been spot on ever since. Maybe unrelated though...
Old 03 June 2018 | 10:02 PM
  #16738  
Rob Day's Avatar
Rob Day
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (78)
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,451
Likes: 13
From: North West
Default

Needs a good wash as it's been stood a year, and most recently in the garage for the last few months where it's been developed into what it is today..





Last edited by Rob Day; 03 June 2018 at 10:29 PM.
Old 03 June 2018 | 10:09 PM
  #16739  
peter zippy reid's Avatar
peter zippy reid
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,685
Likes: 11
From: Hamilton scotland
Default

New toy Rob
Old 03 June 2018 | 10:33 PM
  #16740  
Rob Day's Avatar
Rob Day
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (78)
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,451
Likes: 13
From: North West
Default

Originally Posted by peter zippy reid
New toy Rob
Yes Peter, something a little different. Pole Position build with MD321V Twin Scroll, RCM EL headers, Twin plate etc


Quick Reply: 08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:32 AM.