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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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ive got a hybrid fmic and would like some help fitting it!! cheeky i know , i dont mind travelling a little bit, ive read the fitting guides but feel im not confident enough to go at it alone and just lacking confidence! so if theres anyone out there that has done this i would realy appriciate the help, my cars a my93 and its a hybrid intercooler
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Try Thames Valley Motorsport in Hermitage / Chieveley.

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Originally Posted by lee-swindon
ive got a hybrid fmic and would like some help fitting it!! cheeky i know , i dont mind travelling a little bit, ive read the fitting guides but feel im not confident enough to go at it alone and just lacking confidence! so if theres anyone out there that has done this i would realy appriciate the help, my cars a my93 and its a hybrid intercooler
It's not that bad once you get going If you want advice or photos just ask and I can show you how I did mine Take a look at this http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499326
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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I know that Len at Subaru4You has fitted a few of these and he's a top bloke, i.e, he won't rip you off.
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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hiya guys thanks for all the replys!! when you fit the intercooler do you need to drill some holes in the top support beam as the holes on the top of the intercooler dont line up with anything, if that makes sense and ive just emailed subaru4u any ideas on a price anyone?
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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The top of the intercooler bolts to the bumper bar. I have full photos of what I did on mine and it isn't too much different.
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dont want to sound to thick, but do you have to drill two new holes in the bumper bar?
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Originally Posted by lee-swindon
dont want to sound to thick, but do you have to drill two new holes in the bumper bar?
You have to make a few new holes in the car
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 09:47 AM
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You can see the new holes here in this picture. I marked them out using marker pen as you can see and drilled them.



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i assumed the intercooler would bolt to the bumper bar using the origianl holes!! how about supporting the underneath, as i have the brackets but do i need to drill 2 more holes for this?
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Seriously read the thread above then ask away Everything is there.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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thanks for your help im going to try anbother go on the bank holiday weekend at least if i get stuck i will have ab extra day!!
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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It maybe worth investing in an angle grinder...as everything in the way will have to be cut for the pipework to pass....


good luck.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by lee-swindon
thanks for your help im going to try anbother go on the bank holiday weekend at least if i get stuck i will have ab extra day!!
I took 2 weeks to do mine but I was quite **** with my attention to detail At least the Impreza front bumper is bigger than mine Drop me a pm if you get stuck and I'll do my best to provide hints and photos.

I'll second that about the grinder.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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ill third that onn the grinder as the number plate holder seems to be welded on pretty good!!! ill most proberly pm you if i get stuck then thanks for all the advice i did notice nobody offered to do it
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Lee if you get stuck , I'm in Swindon and have fitted an FMIC to my MY97WRX. PM if you need any help.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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hiya bruce thanks for the reply!! im hoping it should be a little bit easier to try and fit this time as ive got the angle grinder, a dremmel, a bank holiday weekend and a couple of mates!!! thanks guys
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