Cannon Fodder

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I hope there's nothing else anyway apart from the radiator and gearbox oil cooler combo which is in manufacture with AH Fabrications in Hereford.

Nearly forgot there are actually two more things:

A Hawkeye STi rear window/roof spoiler and I picked up a set of Prodrive 18'' PFF7's in need of a refurb in a colour to be decided.

tubbytommy

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prodrive wheels,hawkeye spoiler, sounds familiar

Cannon Fodder

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The Prodrive wheels are going to allow me to keep the BBS wheels for 'best' and show use, as I won't mind if they get kerbed or take a dink or two.

The roof spoiler I've always liked them plus I think it'll look good with the lip spoiler and add to the overall look of the car.

Silver Scooby Sport

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Sounds perfect to me Ty that's a great plan

tubbytommy

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great minds think alike

im changing my wheels shortly though.
its a very interesting thread , the ups and downs of subaru modding.
your lucky you have a tame spanner monkey, i only have myself to blame when it goes wrong.

Cannon Fodder

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I wouldn't say he's properly house trained let alone tame.

Some of the mechanical work I could probably do myself but finding the time is my problem plus my lack of patience is another.

Far easier for me to give someone else the headaches and problems.

prodriverules

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Now that's the biggest load of crap I've heard in a long time,more like your to lazy and scared of getting dirty

Cannon Fodder

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Okay you've got me banged to rights Guv'nor, it's a fair cop and make no mistake.

Cannon Fodder

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Neatly forgot are you going for Rota Grid Drifts? Very nice wheels, I really like all the TE37 type wheels I might even get some in the future myself.

As for the downs of Subaru modding I've certainly known what they are like, I could probably write the book having been put through the ringer and come out the other side with a considerably lighter wallet.

Hammer man

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I knew you were a pimp....Thats where all the "wonga" comes from.

Cannon Fodder

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I wish I was a pimp as there have just to be easier ways of making money rather than my job.

Cannon Fodder

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I'm on the lookout for a set of McGard black spline guard wheel nuts if anyone can recommend a supplier, there is also a Subaru OEM version with an STi logo on the end.

Anyone who can recommend a UK supplier as with the £ so weak against the $ there is no point importing from the USA.

Silver Scooby Sport

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http://www.scoobyparts.com/acatalog/STI_NUT_SET.html



http://www.scoobyparts.com/acatalog/Wheels_Nuts.html

Cannon Fodder

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Thanks Simon.

Silver Scooby Sport

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Pleased to be able to spend some of your money Ty

KJD Mk1

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Those STi nuts have got me all moist

mervil

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My wallet just jumped out of my pocket and hid when I looked at them

prodriverules

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Looky looky what I have here

Cannon Fodder

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I've no problem spending it myself to be honest but thanks for the encouragement.

They are rather lovely and their available in a range of colours as well.

Try buying Volks Formula wheel nuts they're even more expensive, plus if you want the best you have to pay for it.

Cannon Fodder

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Thanks Ryan, you've bought them as a present for me - normally I'd say no but as you've obviously bought them it would be downright rude to refuse.

-G-

How much!? Flipping Moses lol

Cannon Fodder

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I'd rather spend on a good set of wheel nuts rather than watch a wheel go in the opposite direction to the car, do any of us scrimp on oil etc?

I spent about the same as the STi wheel nuts on my oil and filter, so I'd personally think of it being a false economy to buy cheap.

Plus they look too good to pass on and they'll go well with my forthcoming refurbished PFF7's as well.

I like your new RS roof spoiler as well, looks good on the Clio.

Dave Y

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They are what I am looking for but minus the Sti logo

-G-

I'd never scrimp on oil.

I just can't see the justification in £120+ for wheel bolts.

Its stud and nut anyway, They transfer heat much better than just a normal wheel bolt.

Unless your doing track sessions, reaching high temps passing through them, the roads not going to cause any issues to the nuts working loose, your not stressing them for long periods of time.

If you've got the money then obviously it's a no brainer for 'extra' safety.

But I would have spent £120 else where IMO.

Good progress so far though Ty

Cannon Fodder

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I've tried looking and searching for the plain non STi version and with carriage and duty from the USA they'll end up costing a lot more.

Try the Kei Racing wheel nuts on the Revolution website, very similar but only around £35 from memory.

prodriverules

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Volks ones you say,like mine you mean

Dave Y

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I tried a couple of sets from revolution they went rusty

Cannon Fodder

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I've had one nut wheel nut leave a wheel before now for unknown reasons (might have been due to expansion or just loose I'll never know) , if I'm not using the original nuts then I'd always go for a recognised brand and they don't come much better than McGard or Volks.

You will get heat transfer from the hubs with the brakes also adding to the equation as well, I'd never use aluminium wheel nuts again as they do have a tendency to be more susceptible to the threads pulling if you're a little heavy handed with the wheel wrench.

The best thing about the McGard nuts is that they have a warranty against the coated finish failing for 3 years and they'll happily replace without question.

Cannon Fodder

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They're the ones, I can't remember where mine are now that you mention it...

Scratch that idea then, oops.

prodriverules

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Can't think for the life of me where yours ended up

Eh....I've just been poobaged