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I as many know have a 2007 sti ppp, what is the standard compression ratio on the GDF 2.5l units? got my eye on another set of pistons but just noticed that the compression ratio is different at 9.2:1 where as these pistons are also available in 8.2:1 will it matter much about the compression ratio as obviously the car wont be standard and will be getting re-mapped again to suit new set up / engine build in the future. Cheers

Tell me about it mate, got the word out so hopefully a decent unit will show up shortly maybe give RA a wee shout right enough

Cheers mate shouldnt be too much grief just a bit peeved as sold my engine hoist a while ago, hopefully just get a decent quality used unit to do a straight swap over and get it turned around one weekend soon fingers crossed!

Well sold the series mcrae last sunday night well so i thought.......... was suppost to get collected tonight, stuck some fuel in it last night for the new owner as requested and on the short way back from the garage with out any warning........ knock knock knock!! bottom end gone me thinks! Sounding not too hot now!! and the engine noises are louder than the straight thru blitz nur spec!! just my luck the now lol!! if you dont laugh you cry!! really didnt want to sell it anyway but needs must as our first baby aint too far away and i really dont think the mcrae wants to move out the garage either!!! Its trying hard to stay I'll give it that!! Anyways looking for a replacement engine to drop in now, any help or pointers appreciated to source a decent reliable unit so I can get it back up and running again. Cheers John.

I know its probably a bit far for alot of you members but will defo interest the guys in the Argyll and Bute regions as there is a distinct lack of good painters / body shop's in the area so here is a good one - Anyone looking for a good professional spray painter and body repair - Finlay Cameron has opened up at Unit 2 , Upper Riochan, Inveraray, PA32 8UR. Finlay will undertake Cars, vans, plant and commercial etc He can be contacted on 01499302995 email - enquiries@cameronautorepairs.co.uk Cheers John

Ran the Series McRae for 20 miles this evening to see if anything major still needing done as finally taken the plunge and booked it in for an MOT earlier today for later this week!! not bothered if it passes but a must to see if there is anything else requiring done before getting it back on the road for good. Brakes are a bit spongy but prob just need a good bleed.......we will see how it goes later this week lol!! [rolling_eyes] some pics from tonight of the car.........

Not the greatest sound quality or picture as the lens fogs up a bit but you get the idea!! lol you know you want to!!!! http://www.smartredirect.de/ad/clickGate.php?u=CHoN7d6s&m=1&p=3r6MDbeCf4&s=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dpgc8Z5rvUOw

Hi mate, when Trackhound was mapping my 2007 hawkeye sti ppp I got Al to also add the pops and bangs in there on my 2.5 and as Badbaz says there are days where it'll be really poppy and others where it'll only pop here and there on lift off. Pretty sure its not just something you can turn off and I know a couple of folk that have had it done and thought it was great until the novelty wore off and the realisation of having it on a daily driver sunk in. Me.... I love it all day long and when it flames it really does flame alright!! Great for annoying the neighbours lol!!!!! would never have it removed from my map.

I was just about to say that car looks suspiciously like a series mcrae, just clocked its no.198!! The gold ones for me, but seein as its something special its gotta be a set of gold speedline safari's mate!!

Yup, liked those mods so much............. Its always the small things that make the big diff, cheers for the pointers mate!!!

Great pictures the mini looks pretty cool!!

Car is looking awsome mate, my mcrae had a similar issue in the same place as yours thats now been sorted and well sealed looks like a common problem area with them. Car looks really good lowered, modding a limited edition....naughty naughty who would do such a thing always good to see another mcrae!!

Can anyone tell me if this mod is possible? Im looking at removing the red lens for the fog light to even up how the rear of my hawkeye looks. Is this removable easily and can it be reaplaced with a clear reverse light lens from another passenger side unit...........or to save the work can you get a unit already like this on any other model or varient??? Cheers JV

Here's mine for some ideas mate, if carlsberg made the new stealth bomber............... still work in progress, black brembo's on horizon for future mods, rear end now de-badged. mine needs lowered a tad too me thinks. Carbon parts do show ok and look quite subtle against the black, ive got carbon door pillar thingy's and rear heat exhaust shield just small touches. was considering perrin wing stiffi's but feel they might detract from my car so unsure but a cool mod none the less. Cheers JV

Sure is mate, what a noise, the car has magnex headers, new up-pipe, bell mouth down pipe blitz nur spec centre and back box............I thought the hawkeye was loud!! coilovers should make a big diff lucky man!!

As title Huge Thanks Craig, owe you a beer mate!!! couple of wee tweaks tonight and first turn of the key and ignition!!!!! by feck she sounds good too! cheers pal. John

your not the only one this cars been a mission but the list of to do's is nearly into single figures now!!!

We are getting closer to hearing that engine note we love......just dying to hear it through the blitz nur spec!!! Cheers John

Alrite folks, Getting closer to getting the mcrae started now after a few issues along the way. Now got to the stage where we have the engine turning but is not fire'in im pretty sure that the timing is out on the motor may have jumped teeth on the belt but just need to check 2 things........ Am I correct in saying the firing order of the plugs is 1,3,2,4 And secondly the cylinders are numbered drivers side front - 1 drivers side rear - 3 passenger side front - 2 passenger side rear - 4 If this is correct shouldnt be a million miles away now from getting her going, but just looking for confirmation from the experts.......... Cheers John

Looking good mate keep the updates coming, looks crisp and fresh in white

looking good mate, love seeing the progress

Looks like you guys and girls had an fantastic weekend, glad the weather held out for you, cars looking great.

First outing this year sporting some of the latest mods......could do with a wash but was more important to put some miles on the new brake set up. The go go bit...... Thinking about de-badgeing the rear end, possibly the mudflap grafics and front fog graphics............

Cheers mate, had to put new spade on it, just waiting on starter now to see if we can get number 61 fired up and running again, happy days!! Cheers for your input, John

Yes thanks mate, spade had come off the cable and the cable had folded itself back up into the "v" shape the way the loom was folding back on itself so was well out of sight......one of those cases where the answer was looking you in the face all the time!! still waiting on another starter turning up so will hopefully be celebrating a started motor on friday......fingers crossed