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so it's normal then?
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Will I hear any more "turbo sound" when installing this HKS filter?
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/HKS-...8-2011-WRX-STI
Thanks.
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/HKS-...8-2011-WRX-STI
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From your previous description not quite clear what's happening so.......
When the engine's cold fill the expansion bottle/tank to the full mark.
Run the car until upto temp and the level should have risen.
Allow it to cool again overnight and it should return back down to the full mark.
If lower than full, then you are loosing coolant somewhere.
Minor level fluctuations are acceptable as when you think the engine has cooled down it may still retain enough heat to cause the coolant to expand hence the "leave overnight".
When the engine's cold fill the expansion bottle/tank to the full mark.
Run the car until upto temp and the level should have risen.
Allow it to cool again overnight and it should return back down to the full mark.
If lower than full, then you are loosing coolant somewhere.
Minor level fluctuations are acceptable as when you think the engine has cooled down it may still retain enough heat to cause the coolant to expand hence the "leave overnight".
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From your previous description not quite clear what's happening so.......
When the engine's cold fill the expansion bottle/tank to the full mark.
Run the car until upto temp and the level should have risen.
Allow it to cool again overnight and it should return back down to the full mark.
If lower than full, then you are loosing coolant somewhere.
Minor level fluctuations are acceptable as when you think the engine has cooled down it may still retain enough heat to cause the coolant to expand hence the "leave overnight".
When the engine's cold fill the expansion bottle/tank to the full mark.
Run the car until upto temp and the level should have risen.
Allow it to cool again overnight and it should return back down to the full mark.
If lower than full, then you are loosing coolant somewhere.
Minor level fluctuations are acceptable as when you think the engine has cooled down it may still retain enough heat to cause the coolant to expand hence the "leave overnight".
Saturday night I'd topped it up to the FULL line.
there's no leak on the drive that I can see.
driving back from NBO the temp gauge was all ok though.
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Another stupid question from the Swede...
I might have a set of new rims coming up: http://www.blocket.se/vi/39725539.htm
The size of the rims are: 9" wide with an ET35, my tyres will be 245-40 18.
The "problem" as I can see it is that my car is lowered 25 mm, do you think this will cause the tyres to scrape?
Thanks in advance.
// Mattias
I might have a set of new rims coming up: http://www.blocket.se/vi/39725539.htm
The size of the rims are: 9" wide with an ET35, my tyres will be 245-40 18.
The "problem" as I can see it is that my car is lowered 25 mm, do you think this will cause the tyres to scrape?
Thanks in advance.
// Mattias
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Another stupid question from the Swede...
I might have a set of new rims coming up: http://www.blocket.se/vi/39725539.htm
The size of the rims are: 9" wide with an ET35, my tyres will be 245-40 18.
The "problem" as I can see it is that my car is lowered 25 mm, do you think this will cause the tyres to scrape?
Thanks in advance.
// Mattias
I might have a set of new rims coming up: http://www.blocket.se/vi/39725539.htm
The size of the rims are: 9" wide with an ET35, my tyres will be 245-40 18.
The "problem" as I can see it is that my car is lowered 25 mm, do you think this will cause the tyres to scrape?
Thanks in advance.
// Mattias
My mate is running 18x8.5 ET35 (so the outer face of the wheel is 6mm further inboard than 18x9 ET35) and he gets a slight rub in the rear on heavy compressions and that's on stock suspension. He's having the arches slightly rolled this week to cure it.
Tyre choice also plays a part, Rob is on 245/40R18 Pirellis and my mate is running 245/40R18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports which are wider than most other 245s.
HTH, Neil
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Thanks Neil for the answer. So these wheels actually could cause some rubbing if I'm unlucky, especially when your friend having ET35 8,5" on stock suspension...
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I'm running ET35 8.5 on Prodrive springs and have no rubbing at the back at all, however on full lock in reverse the tyres catch the inner wing, forward motion is ok, I've had a good look and if my tyres were any wider it would be a lot worse, I know this as I was looking to fit 255's
Current tyres are Vreds which are not that wide.
Current tyres are Vreds which are not that wide.
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I'm running ET35 8.5 on Prodrive springs and have no rubbing at the back at all, however on full lock in reverse the tyres catch the inner wing, forward motion is ok, I've had a good look and if my tyres were any wider it would be a lot worse, I know this as I was looking to fit 255's
Current tyres are Vreds which are not that wide.
Current tyres are Vreds which are not that wide.
Are you sure it's the inner wing that's causing the issue? Using Rob's car again as an example, he's lower with the same offset wheels (although at 9" they're wider both inboard and outboard) and IIRC no rubbing at the front.
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Yep, front used to catch in reverse on the RA flap mountings until I replaced the plastic washers with steel ones, the plastic concaved when tightened and caused the catching/rubbing.
Now that it fixed I'm sure its the inner wing, only happens in certain manovers but stationary at 3/4 lock its pretty dam close to the plastic. Lots of tread on the rubber and I'd say 1mm/2mm clearence so imagine that with a bit of momentum and the from front dipping when in reverse that this is it, easy fix when I can be bothered is just to heat it up with the hot air gun and reshape slightly.
And thinking about it It may have rubbed on the back as well, but I'm talking once or twice in as many years so not worried about that at all.
I think you are spot on though with it being a mixture of wheels, rubber and manufacturing tolerances with the body.
Now that it fixed I'm sure its the inner wing, only happens in certain manovers but stationary at 3/4 lock its pretty dam close to the plastic. Lots of tread on the rubber and I'd say 1mm/2mm clearence so imagine that with a bit of momentum and the from front dipping when in reverse that this is it, easy fix when I can be bothered is just to heat it up with the hot air gun and reshape slightly.
And thinking about it It may have rubbed on the back as well, but I'm talking once or twice in as many years so not worried about that at all.
I think you are spot on though with it being a mixture of wheels, rubber and manufacturing tolerances with the body.
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Gotta drive to Paris for a five day work trip.
Have Sussed out the kit go take : high vis vest, triangle, digital breathalyser etc
And a set of headlamp bulbs ? French ***** ....
So what are my bulbs (being euro-spec hid) and where can I buy them cheaply ?
Tcheers.
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Have Sussed out the kit go take : high vis vest, triangle, digital breathalyser etc
And a set of headlamp bulbs ? French ***** ....
So what are my bulbs (being euro-spec hid) and where can I buy them cheaply ?
Tcheers.
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Just been reading up on French regs on the AA website here.
Unless I've missed something there's no mention of it being compulsory to carry spare bulbs, only recommended.
And as stated the breathalyser must display an 'NF' number, whatever that is! However, the breathalyser rule doesn't come into effect until 1st July and not enforcable until 1st November.
EN471 Reflective Jacket to be carried inside the passenger compartment and must be put on prior to exiting the vehicle - the world's gone mad!!!
Unless I've missed something there's no mention of it being compulsory to carry spare bulbs, only recommended.
And as stated the breathalyser must display an 'NF' number, whatever that is! However, the breathalyser rule doesn't come into effect until 1st July and not enforcable until 1st November.
EN471 Reflective Jacket to be carried inside the passenger compartment and must be put on prior to exiting the vehicle - the world's gone mad!!!
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A big thanks to all you guys...
Work colleague had said bulbs too - so maybe an old rule
And yep the NF reg breathalyser is only a fiver.
Scoobynet Hatch thread is amazing at getting the answers to anything...
Lol I can see some zany questions getting thrown 'out there'...
Am looking forward to the trip as I'm doing some work for a previous client who is a trendy female film director (and filthy rich) .... It's also a recce for some serious works in the Autumn.
Also very aware of the on the spot Police fines and car confiscation rules...
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Work colleague had said bulbs too - so maybe an old rule
And yep the NF reg breathalyser is only a fiver.
Scoobynet Hatch thread is amazing at getting the answers to anything...
Lol I can see some zany questions getting thrown 'out there'...
Am looking forward to the trip as I'm doing some work for a previous client who is a trendy female film director (and filthy rich) .... It's also a recce for some serious works in the Autumn.
Also very aware of the on the spot Police fines and car confiscation rules...
A
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some pix.. as this is a pix thread....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443302350/http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443302350/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/neoquip/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443302898/http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443302898/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/neoquip/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443303492/http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443303492/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/neoquip/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443304350/http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443304350/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/neoquip/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443305204/http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443305204/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/neoquip/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443305766/http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443305766/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/neoquip/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443302350/http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443302350/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/neoquip/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443302898/http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443302898/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/neoquip/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443303492/http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443303492/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/neoquip/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443304350/http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443304350/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/neoquip/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443305204/http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443305204/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/neoquip/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443305766/http://www.flickr.com/photos/neoquip/7443305766/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/neoquip/, on Flickr
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Awesome mate, next thing on the list of things to get. How do you think they compare to the original design
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Car & parts for sale
(will add more as and when I find them - clearing out garage at weekend ready for house move)
Hatch: https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-444...-with-ppp.html
Custom made fog covers: https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...-10-hatch.html
Standard gear shift linkage (was swapped out before car was driven so less then 10 miles)
Standard STI springs (was swapped out before car was driven so less then 10 miles)
(will add more as and when I find them - clearing out garage at weekend ready for house move)
Hatch: https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-444...-with-ppp.html
Custom made fog covers: https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...-10-hatch.html
Standard gear shift linkage (was swapped out before car was driven so less then 10 miles)
Standard STI springs (was swapped out before car was driven so less then 10 miles)
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outcome was that there was no sign of oil leaks ANYWHERE and the engine overheated due to no oil in the engine, even tho I had topped it to full level a week prior - so thats 4 litres of oil just vanished, somewhere but they cant explain that and verdict is there just wasnt ol topped up - (i.e. finger pointed at me!!!)
lets just say I'm footing £1588 (does include 3rd service and MOT)
dont really want to go into it as i'll just get wound up again - feel like i have been bent over a barrel and **** raped but i just dont have the time or energy to fight them
I was told i was getting a complete new engine but changed to rebuild - managed to get some leeway with dealership on labour charges.
I really dont want to sell the car as the car itself is phenomenal and I love it but I have lost every bit of faith, hope and trust with Subaru services, warranty etc and dont want anything to do with them ever again (as I run RB5 & RB320 clubs its not that easy for me but its the members and individuals in the clubs that I cant just *** the clubs off and wash my hands totally)
so in conclusion guys, check your oil levels every week without fail and never go over the service 12 months or 10k miles.
do not fit any parts unless you get it in writing from dealership that the warranty will be intact (I was advised that the cat back magnaflow system wouldnt invalidate warranty by dealership but was just a phone call so I had no proof)
I tried to do a deal with a 2012 4 door but was offered 14500 p/x on mine and £430 p.month on finance
tried to do a deal with a focus RS but offered £13k as p/x
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What do you STi drivers use fuel wise – and I mean standard fuel not maps for tracking etc? I have plenty of Shell stations near me all selling V-power but it’s around 141.1p a litre (approx 10p over standard unleaded). Tesco Momentum is 135.9 and I often get the 5p a litre off vouchers, also get the clubcard points for the fuel and for paying on a tesco card = far better value for money than buying from Shell but is less readily accessible for me.
Read a few mixed reviews including the Thorney motorsport that found Tesco better than V-Power at least in regard to power & torque. But testing was done on an E46 M3 CSL. Anyone got any views or is it more a case of stick in Tesco when you can get it and if not V-power?
Read a few mixed reviews including the Thorney motorsport that found Tesco better than V-Power at least in regard to power & torque. But testing was done on an E46 M3 CSL. Anyone got any views or is it more a case of stick in Tesco when you can get it and if not V-power?
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Shell closest so use that most of the time, however if I have a tesco voucher will make the trip or if passing will always top up.
Always put fuel on tesco credit card so points earned there either way which add up pretty quickly.
Performance wise, real world driving you will not notice a difference.
Always put fuel on tesco credit card so points earned there either way which add up pretty quickly.
Performance wise, real world driving you will not notice a difference.