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Seen this in the metal today and really does look perfect. Love it. 
Hatchback Impreza STi 330s
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Thanks mate.Seen this in the metal today and really does look perfect. Love it.
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Cracking pic, looking mint
As i also said on Facebook it looks fantastic. Do you have spacers on too?
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Yes mate. 25mm rear and 20mm front. They were got for the 330s wheels but actually fit better with these wheels as they've narrower tyres.
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I've toyed with the idea of an Air Oil Separator (AOS) for a long time now. Had one ready to fit when it went for the rebuild but was told i "didn't need it" and it wasn't the best one either so i sold it on.
Well he may say i didn't need it but i get a cloud of smoke on start-up the odd time and it scares the dung outta me as that's what it did when it let go.
So a Grimmspeed (3port) one popped up on FB and coincidently it was the guy who i sold my no brand (2port) one to ! These are roughly a rediculous £300 new so jumped at the chance. It came with no fittings or pipework so after some advise on what i needed, bought the bits off ebay and i had the full kit.
Fitted it today, bit annoyed that any videos i could find were slightly different but think it's correct. Worked out pretty neat considering some of the installs I've seen.
Time will tell if it stops the smoke as it only happened the odd time.
Well he may say i didn't need it but i get a cloud of smoke on start-up the odd time and it scares the dung outta me as that's what it did when it let go.
So a Grimmspeed (3port) one popped up on FB and coincidently it was the guy who i sold my no brand (2port) one to ! These are roughly a rediculous £300 new so jumped at the chance. It came with no fittings or pipework so after some advise on what i needed, bought the bits off ebay and i had the full kit.
Fitted it today, bit annoyed that any videos i could find were slightly different but think it's correct. Worked out pretty neat considering some of the installs I've seen.
Time will tell if it stops the smoke as it only happened the odd time.
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Love this, your attention to detail is class
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Only seeing the wheel update now, they look epic in all the colours, they really suit the car. The bay is mint
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Thanks. I still have my doubts on colour if the wheels. Think its just the winter weather bringing me down. Car is constantly grimey so cant even get a good look at them.Only seeing the wheel update now, they look epic in all the colours, they really suit the car. The bay is mint
Have read your thread but am badly hanging here today so not going searching lol. What induction kit and dump valve have you fitted?
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You have put so much work in that engine bay. I see you have even changed the screws around the engine and headlights
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Kinda keeps me tinkering as I'm no use at the bigger jobs.
Got a red anodized washer and chrome screw kit ages ago as i had them on my last Subaru and liked the kit so was one of the first things i did. After the rebuild a few parts didn't go back on (secondary air pump) which left some empty holes. So i ordered up some additional different sized ones off ebay to fill the empty threads.
Got a few bits powder coated red to match manifold and Perrin stuff. Wasn't happy with the finish (cracked when bolts tightened down) so i bought some wrinkle paint. Did a few parts while still fitted to car and some i did in the shed. Strut brace , radiator brackets etc.
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Big turbo next then?!
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Genuinely cant see it. Would love more power but can't see me doing anything major.Big turbo next then?!
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You'll say that but we all know it's never the case....if something pops up you'll be on it
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***awaits someone sending me a link to a massive , straight swap turbo***You'll say that but we all know it's never the case....if something pops up you'll be on it
I just totally got the fear since it blew. I'm just getting to forget about all that and enjoy it. God knows what I'd be like if it was 4/500hp , I'd be on edge at all times.
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Had someone on an owners Facebook page looking a standard stereo and a few people were slagging it off. Its a touchscreen satnav , DVD with Dolby surround. Sure its not the loudest but I've done a few tweaks so posted a video to show whats possible. Also recently got an OEM under seat subwoofer which helps the sound level . Its "active" (i think that's the word) so it does all frequencies rather than just bass.
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Got a rare chance to wash the car in daylight. Wish it would either snow or be summer. Hate the damp dark nights.
Glimmerman Avalanche Super Foam Snow Foam
50.cal Tracer shampoo (smells of cola , beaut)
Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer. (Love this stuff. So cheap , loads off it in a bottle, and good gloss and beading)
Was getting dark by the time i was drying.
Glimmerman Avalanche Super Foam Snow Foam
50.cal Tracer shampoo (smells of cola , beaut)
Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer. (Love this stuff. So cheap , loads off it in a bottle, and good gloss and beading)
Was getting dark by the time i was drying.
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What about fitting those rear light sticker things you bought a while back?
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