big den

Couple of nice Opel Mantas there - takes me back a long way to the early 80's!! Scary when I think about it!!

Den

Hi

Yes, another for perfomance creations direct from their site as posted by Gus or via Fleabay. Many colours of flaps (ooer missus) and choice of text e.g. STI, WRX, etc and again the colour.

I just fitted a set to my hatch - they were £66.90 delivered and it took me around an hour and a half to fit all four.

Den

Never have been a 'graphics' fan but the hawk looks sharp, especially in Blue.

Do you mind me asking why you never lowered it? I have a Hawk WRX and still wondering if I'm going to go down the route of lowering springs. If I did it would only be minimal due to the state of our British roads.

I've never bothered lowering any of the Imprezas I've had and genrally happy with them in standard set-up. I did get fast road geometry on this car and it did make a difference. If I'd kept it I might have eventually put some whiteline bushes etc on it.

Den

yes it is well said, all other colours are yuk

Agreed

Well after 5 great years I said farewell to my Hawkeye STI last weekend, she was Impreza No.7 for me and has been a great car. No doubt at times I will miss her and I know the next owner is getting a cracking low mileage car. (although the WRC spoiler was swapped back to the original STI one and I understand the WRC graphics are coming off )

Here she is or was:

...anyway here is the replacement

A big thanks to John at S&S once again for putting together another superb deal.

Den

Ditto pretty much what Gordon & Del have said. Between my good lady & myself we've had 7 cars from them over recent years and cannot fault the deals agreed or indeed the ongoing customer service.

Travelling down for the annual service is like visiting good friends or relatives - taking your car for a service can be dangerous as in the course of the visit you can end up agreeing a car change!!

The silver 04 plate blob STI is one of my ex-cars which I bought new and kept for around 18 months - saw it in there last year around this time and it still looked in good condition. Looks like someone traded it back in after a short period and after changing to the black wheels.

Sorry but not a fan of black wheels - GOLD, GOLD, GOLD

Cheers

Den

Have to agree, clay bars are excellent - as said just use plenty of lube and turn/knead the clay when using and should be no issues with scratching.

The 'Mequiars Starter Kit' is usually a good buy - check amazon or Halfrauds for offers.

Den

I have heard that there is to be NO WR Blue available in the Saloon/Sedan

So they will be available in:

WHITE

PLASMA BLUE

any others known?

Den

Your such a slut!

Feck off & Kiss ma fat one!!

Don't think it's for me dude - I'll keep the Hawkeye STI methinks! I would be interested to know what the additional costs are for spoiler options, etc., just to complete the "your having a laugh wi that price subaru" picture.

Den

For a contrast, here are some pics of the Plasma Blue STI Saloon that S&S (Ayr) have available for viewing:

Still no rear spoiler though but trying to find out what the options & costs are for info.

As per comments in the other "New STI Saloon" thread, I'm not convinced - need to see one in the metal (yes, the pics were sent to me on request)

Den

Anyway.. what colour do you think the next stig will be? Pink with boobies?

That'll be Vicky Butler Henderson then

Den

Might have known that would be the 1st reply!

You mean no-one knows what a WRC spoiler and a Hawkeye STI look like?

Ok here goes, just set-up a photobucket account so here's hoping it works:

Cheers

Den

Just wanted to give a mention to Steve Walkers Bodyshop near Bathgate for doing an excellent job painting and fitting a WRC rear spoiler to my Hawkeye STI.

Used them after reading the various mentions from other forum members especially Gus - cheers

Den

Hi

Same situation here:

1 Didn't bother considering the extended warranty

2 will probably stay with metasat now comms problems seem to be resolved

3 Joined the RAC

Den

Hi

Pity it wasn't needing a rear bumper - I have a pre face lift one here in 406 silver complete with the brackets. Only looking for the £25 I paid BigChap for it as well!

I got it for my sons car not realising that there was a difference between pre-face lift & facelift rear bumpers as wll as the front of the car - doh!

Bigchap might still have some of the parts you need left over as he broke the full car - think he has a list of what's left in the for sale section.

Den

Maybe a 'wee scoosh' of windscreen de-icer would help. Not had the problem on mine so far so can't say if this would work but it did help with a shed padlock :-)

Den

Hi

I have used them regularly since 2002 for new cars & servicing without any problems as have other members of my family.

Cheers

Den

I think it should be called BLACKEYE!! Thats what the guy should of

got for changing the shape in the first place!

I found this article on the Scooby Mods forum (think it'a a N.America site) ref. repacking/regreasing STI struts:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/04_sti_re...trut-t9972.html - think it's the same problem

Wonder if this would cure the problem and help those with 'Out of Warranty' cases?

Den

I fitted the full rally graphics to my Hawkeye STi when I got it just under 2 years ago. I wasn't sure if I would like them once fitted or how long I would keep them on but......

...they are still on the car.

I sourced the kit via fleabay and fitted them myself over a weekend - worked for me!!

I appreciate that graphics are not to everyone's taste but it's your choice - as said you can take them off easily enough.

Den

Yo

Not sure if it's a classic or newage you have but anyway, have a look on this site:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/rear_brake_rotors-t477.html

We changed both the front & rear discs & pads on my sons classic & it was a straight forward enough job - even cleaned & painted the calipers at the same time

Den

Cheers Ed - not so sure about this hole spine compression theory and like you say there is still uncertainty.

This install is quite neat but again relies on anchor points too low down ( ??)

http://bbs.22b.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?...t=000593#000001

I think in all honesty I may just go with the CG lock because when I have been in a Caterham before the harness rode up when I hauled hard on the shoulder straps

In the above link, these are the belts & how they are fitted in my STI. When looking at getting harnesses, I exchanged comms with Sabelt about where to mount them, safety in road car, etc and before I bought them I checked with my insurer & they had no issues but reminded me they would not cover me if I was going to use the car on track, speed trials, etc. Today, I have been phoning around for renewal quotes & no-one has had any problems when I advised them about having the harnesses fitted. If they were illegal in road cars then surely the insurance companies would not cover you?

Den

Mines will say 209.

Might say something else when I get it..

magic markers are wonderful things.

LOL

Ed

Just wait until they are sent out & perhaps whoever receives No.209 would be happy to swap with you - if you don't ask, etc., etc.

Den

You might get some info on this forum:

http://www.type-ra.co.uk/vB/index.php

You'll need to search in the Project, modifications & How to guides section I guess.

I got some useful info when working on my son's WRX brakes.

Den

Craig - they're based in Hillington so not too far for you to go for a look.

Unfortunately not, the auctioneers webpage says viewings & collections from Aberdeenshire

Location : Viewings and collections at: Indy Car Sales Ltd, Main Street, Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire, AB51 8UD

Viewing : Please note that there will be on site viewings shorlty before the auction closes (dates to be confirmed)

Hillington would have been better / more convenient for us Central Belt dudes.

Den