Who here owns a Subaru?

ironman · 29 Jun 2012 at 22:02

Met a nice guy with an awesome Series 1 E-Type at Calais

Debadged partly, think I will do the WRX and Impreza badge too next

Waiting to fit these so it's sitting nice

ScoobyDoo69 · 29 Jun 2012 at 22:35

My boot was like that until the Type UK badge decided to abandon boot!

Will be getting the WRX and Impreza off next too

ironman · 29 Jun 2012 at 22:41

The silver badges are defo coming off, i'm just thinking whether to leave the Type UK or take that off too....

Also i'm thinking of plastidip'ing the boot lock, think that would look ok in matt black? I've been watching too many plastidip videos on youtube and am thinking of what I can do

Edit:

Shopping list for next month...

Front splitter
Rear diffuser
Perrin Wing Stiffis (x2)

Maybe a Hawkeye top spoiler?

ScoobyDoo69 · 29 Jun 2012 at 22:56

Which rear diffuser are you thinking of?

Hawkeye top spoiler is a good one, just make sure it's a genuine one and stuck on properly!

ironman · 29 Jun 2012 at 23:16

HT Auto seems like a good bet, any others you can think of?

The Perrin stiffis are really growing on me, seen some black STi's with them and it looks aggressive.

Also i've just bought some satin black from halfords so will be doing the blacked out detango mod on the headlights maybe tomorrow evening

ScoobyDoo69 · 1 Jul 2012 at 11:06

Not a big fan of the HT Autos rear one - it's a bit too aggressive unless you're slammed with wide wheels etc, but do like the standard Hawkeye one.

Done your headlights yet?

ironman · 1 Jul 2012 at 14:15

Did the first one last night, went well!

Going into oven at 100c for 10-15 mins

Few coats of primer (baked in oven between coats)

Few coats of halfords satin black

Back in the oven to finish

Will get some final shots on the car once ive washed and polished it, looks a mess with all the sand rain last week.

Garfo · 1 Jul 2012 at 14:23

very nice dude

ps wanna do mine lol

ironman · 1 Jul 2012 at 14:39

Cheers, it's really easy! The most difficult part was trying not to scrap my knuckles getting the lights out.

ScoobyDoo69 · 2 Jul 2012 at 14:10

Good job sir!

When I did mine I just took the orange out. Didn't bother with making them black, but they will look very nice on yours :cool:

Enfield · 2 Jul 2012 at 18:38

I bought a 2003 Impreza WRX STI Type UK a couple of weeks ago...

It is in pretty good nick - completely standard. Has a few bushes (no idea which ones) that are worn and need changing. Also get a fair bit of wind noise at the back so am thinking of replacing the door/window seals.

It's a lot quieter than I thought it would be and certainly likes its petrol.

ScoobyDoo69 · 2 Jul 2012 at 18:59

They are silly quiet as standard.

Any pics? Plans for it?

Enfield · 2 Jul 2012 at 19:08

Only pictures are on the traders website. May take some at the weekend after it's been cleaned.

I would really like to have PPP but it would probably irritate the neighbours but on the other hand a colleague had a WRX with PPP and I had a perma-grin on my face sat in that thing.

But for now I am looking at upgrading the sound system as it just has the standard equipment and an epic cassette player lol

Few minor dings but for it's age it is in really good condition.

The front and rear tyres are different... fronts are Eagle F1 and the rear are Bridgestone Potenzas, would that harm it in anyway?

ScoobyDoo69 · 2 Jul 2012 at 19:16

Nope, the tyres will be fine. Just try and get them to wear down all together by swapping them around and buy a complete new set then. Helps the balance of the car more than anything.

PPP really isn't going to annoy anyone's neighbours, there are louder diesels

Plus there's no point in the PPP these days, just get a decent exhaust system (second hand) and remap, more power, better under the curve torque, just better and cheaper

Sound system wise, take the rear speakers out, they're pants! Put some decent 6.5" component speakers upfront, plus a decent amount of sound proofing on the door cards to stop rattling, and of course on the door skin, decent double din touch screen headunit, maybe an amp, and sorted. Or even add a small under seat sub, or one better a decent 10" sub in the boot.

Enfield · 2 Jul 2012 at 19:22

I've created a thread RE: Ice installation... I thought the fronts were 13cm - 5.25"?

Would you be able to help me out?

Thanks for the advice, what sort of exhaust system would you suggest? I don't want anything mega loud just want to hear more of the distinctive scooby note.

ScoobyDoo69 · 2 Jul 2012 at 19:28

You can fit 6.5" in there. Using either home made spacers or I believe the Vauxhall Corsa 6.5" spacers work

Exhaust wise, find yourself a Prodrive downpipe, and something like a Revolution cat back exhaust (very quiet.)

Enfield · 2 Jul 2012 at 19:32

What about depth wise?

Is there a decent guide somewhere? What forum do you use - I don't really like the look of scoobynet tbh, don't know if it's because I'm used to this one

ScoobyDoo69 · 2 Jul 2012 at 19:56

Scoobynet is a bit awkward at times, but a very good resource.

Nasioc.com is awesome though.

Not sure of exact figures, sorry. Just get on either of those forums, sign up and search

Enfield · 2 Jul 2012 at 20:00

Ta muchly.

I am getting about 200 miles from my car - mostly town and a bit of dual carriageway...I'm not sure I trust the fuel gauge so have been filling up before the fuel light comes on (come to think of it does it actually have one?)

What do you get from yours?

ScoobyDoo69 · 2 Jul 2012 at 20:12

About 280 mixed driving. But I go into the fuel light. You have 2 gallons (9 litres) left on the fuel light. It's a 60 litre tank. So from full to fuel light you use about 50 litres.