Toy Story: Litchfield Imports,Powerstation and a Spec C Type 20
21 February 2006, 02:23 PM
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XRS: I apreciate your sugestion but I'm afraid that my english speak level is not good enough to handle properly this kind of matter by phone.
Ian: Thanks for your fast answer. The subject of the e-amil was 'Info regarding the type 20 and type 25' remited by tharoka@hotmail.com I just re-send it right now. Thanks!
PS: Sorry the hi-jack.
Ian: Thanks for your fast answer. The subject of the e-amil was 'Info regarding the type 20 and type 25' remited by tharoka@hotmail.com I just re-send it right now. Thanks!
PS: Sorry the hi-jack.
22 February 2006, 09:40 PM
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Robocop.. Excellent write up and, like Rannoch, I say that Iain, Tim and the Powerstation guys have always exceeded my expectations too.
Tim set off at 4:30am to drive a good three hours to deliver my car before I set off for work, Iain kindly sent me the newly created T20 mats a few months after I picked up the car and I even rang Iain early one Saturday to check the oil requirements prior to my first service at another garage.. You really do pray for that kind of service
I've had my T20 for just over 6 months now and I can say that after getting out of a hire car for 3 days today and back into her.. I felt like crying.. Not the biggest HP, maybe not the blingest parts, but a simply stunning package that's been put together by the best in the business, and one that I use as an everyday commute.
I too would not hesitate in reccomending them unreservedly..
Al.
Tim set off at 4:30am to drive a good three hours to deliver my car before I set off for work, Iain kindly sent me the newly created T20 mats a few months after I picked up the car and I even rang Iain early one Saturday to check the oil requirements prior to my first service at another garage.. You really do pray for that kind of service
I've had my T20 for just over 6 months now and I can say that after getting out of a hire car for 3 days today and back into her.. I felt like crying.. Not the biggest HP, maybe not the blingest parts, but a simply stunning package that's been put together by the best in the business, and one that I use as an everyday commute.
I too would not hesitate in reccomending them unreservedly..
Al.
23 February 2006, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan C
Robocop.. Excellent write up and, like Rannoch, I say that Iain, Tim and the Powerstation guys have always exceeded my expectations too.
Tim set off at 4:30am to drive a good three hours to deliver my car before I set off for work, Iain kindly sent me the newly created T20 mats a few months after I picked up the car and I even rang Iain early one Saturday to check the oil requirements prior to my first service at another garage.. You really do pray for that kind of service
I've had my T20 for just over 6 months now and I can say that after getting out of a hire car for 3 days today and back into her.. I felt like crying.. Not the biggest HP, maybe not the blingest parts, but a simply stunning package that's been put together by the best in the business, and one that I use as an everyday commute.
I too would not hesitate in reccomending them unreservedly..
Al.
Tim set off at 4:30am to drive a good three hours to deliver my car before I set off for work, Iain kindly sent me the newly created T20 mats a few months after I picked up the car and I even rang Iain early one Saturday to check the oil requirements prior to my first service at another garage.. You really do pray for that kind of service
I've had my T20 for just over 6 months now and I can say that after getting out of a hire car for 3 days today and back into her.. I felt like crying.. Not the biggest HP, maybe not the blingest parts, but a simply stunning package that's been put together by the best in the business, and one that I use as an everyday commute.
I too would not hesitate in reccomending them unreservedly..
Al.
ps Hi Alan !!
23 February 2006, 01:37 PM
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Same here, Iain supplied me with a Forester STi just after christmas plus Milltek, re-map, AP 6 Pots and AST's from Powerstation, excellent service from all involved.
Simon
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23 February 2006, 10:00 PM
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Hi Simon,
I have to agree too & join everyone at singing their/Iains praises. Anyone else would have been truly miffed at my procrastination about the STi Forester order I was deliberating over.
However, now ordered one from him to have, when it arrives, AST’s (whatever they are), Concept Vehicle Interior leathering, ECU remap, Miltek exhaust, front lip accoutrements & something called a rubber skirt. Not sure if that’s a mandatory item to wear when driving a remapped Forester STi.
Simon
I have to agree too & join everyone at singing their/Iains praises. Anyone else would have been truly miffed at my procrastination about the STi Forester order I was deliberating over.
However, now ordered one from him to have, when it arrives, AST’s (whatever they are), Concept Vehicle Interior leathering, ECU remap, Miltek exhaust, front lip accoutrements & something called a rubber skirt. Not sure if that’s a mandatory item to wear when driving a remapped Forester STi.
Simon
23 February 2006, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by z80
Hi Simon,
I have to agree too & join everyone at singing their/Iains praises. Anyone else would have been truly miffed at my procrastination about the STi Forester order I was deliberating over.
However, now ordered one from him to have, when it arrives, AST’s (whatever they are), Concept Vehicle Interior leathering, ECU remap, Miltek exhaust, front lip accoutrements & something called a rubber skirt. Not sure if that’s a mandatory item to wear when driving a remapped Forester STi.
Simon
I have to agree too & join everyone at singing their/Iains praises. Anyone else would have been truly miffed at my procrastination about the STi Forester order I was deliberating over.
However, now ordered one from him to have, when it arrives, AST’s (whatever they are), Concept Vehicle Interior leathering, ECU remap, Miltek exhaust, front lip accoutrements & something called a rubber skirt. Not sure if that’s a mandatory item to wear when driving a remapped Forester STi.
Simon
I see you decided on the Forrester in the end then. We'll have to meet up when it arrives.
Kevin
24 February 2006, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by z80
Hi Simon,
I have to agree too & join everyone at singing their/Iains praises. Anyone else would have been truly miffed at my procrastination about the STi Forester order I was deliberating over.
However, now ordered one from him to have, when it arrives, AST’s (whatever they are), Concept Vehicle Interior leathering, ECU remap, Miltek exhaust, front lip accoutrements & something called a rubber skirt. Not sure if that’s a mandatory item to wear when driving a remapped Forester STi.
Simon
I have to agree too & join everyone at singing their/Iains praises. Anyone else would have been truly miffed at my procrastination about the STi Forester order I was deliberating over.
However, now ordered one from him to have, when it arrives, AST’s (whatever they are), Concept Vehicle Interior leathering, ECU remap, Miltek exhaust, front lip accoutrements & something called a rubber skirt. Not sure if that’s a mandatory item to wear when driving a remapped Forester STi.
Simon
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01 March 2006, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by davyboy
Is 123 bhp drag normal?
232bhp at the wheels does not seem that impressive
232bhp at the wheels does not seem that impressive
the wheel hp figures are 99.99% accurate and at 232 whp its lower than what I would have expected it to be , especially on a 2.5 litre, and your transmission losses are over 50%% which is
01 March 2006, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by alloy
This is what I thought
the wheel hp figures are 99.99% accurate and at 232 whp its lower than what I would have expected it to be , especially on a 2.5 litre, and your transmission losses are over 50%% which is
the wheel hp figures are 99.99% accurate and at 232 whp its lower than what I would have expected it to be , especially on a 2.5 litre, and your transmission losses are over 50%% which is
08 April 2006, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dynamix
very nice article in True Grip about your car mate 
or should I call you "Spec C Boy"
shame the pants didnt make it in though
or should I call you "Spec C Boy"shame the pants didnt make it in though
08 April 2006, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bigknd
but think my pants could do with changing now
Saw Spec boy's (Robocop) article in the SIDC
I have the T20 suspension and was hoping to have the T20 tuning upgrade done in May
but due to going the Donnyshow B/holiday weekend I tried to have it done before then but can't be done till 20th 
never mind only 12 days to go Tony
Kev,
off topic heard you've had PPP done.
08 April 2006, 11:35 PM
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Nice write up. I was also really impressed with the cars i saw at litchfields when i took my car to powerstation. Unfortunatly though after the service i recieved there, to which my car is still having the engine rebuilt i have been put off. The worst part is i love the new impreza's and after a bit of luck i can now afford to buy the new model. But because of the problems with my current car i am definatly not going to be parting with my hard earned cash through them
20 May 2006, 12:14 AM
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Just thought I would bring this back to the top after reading it for the 10th time,I went down to see Ian again at the weekend and on wednesday I pick the new car up cant wait been scoobless for the last 3 months after selling the old one.
20 May 2006, 12:32 AM
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Looks spot on even more so that I sorted out a deal through Ian and the previouse owner to leave all the sat nav etc in which I think complements it.I was going to buy the white spec-c to begin with but when Ian brought out the ra white went out of the window.
20 May 2006, 12:36 AM
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I considered getting the the Type RA but as Iain pointed out, the goal was to have a T20 and that would have meant junking the rather tasty STi suspension thus wasting money.
That said, you do get some nice extras.
That said, you do get some nice extras.
20 May 2006, 12:43 AM
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I must admit I found the ra's handling to be brilliant not harsh like my mates ra classic which was quite a teeth jangler when I weighted up the prose and cons on resale value as well I belive the ra was the better option long term but then each one to their own as I said earlier can't wait till wednesday.
20 May 2006, 12:46 AM
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Haha, I thought the same thing about the residue value. I was trying to talk myself into spending more cash, but considering I was originally looking at buying a "standard" JDM STi, I had to stop somewhere. 
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toy story
Absolute Cracker of a post!
I am tempted to get Powestation to look at the Forester which is putting out around 220 at the moment from a 2Litre XT.
Very good report and, I really enjoyed reading it.
Happy Motoring!#
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Alan MAC
I am tempted to get Powestation to look at the Forester which is putting out around 220 at the moment from a 2Litre XT.
Very good report and, I really enjoyed reading it.
Happy Motoring!#
Kind regards
Alan MAC