08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!! - Page 36

**rb5 286** · 19 October 2009, 21:28

cool

cheers

will bar the sizes in mnd when renewing tyres

do you think it would matter if the rears were wider then teh fronts?

rob84 · 19 October 2009, 21:51

245/40/zr18 on my gt1's

**mantazini** · 19 October 2009, 23:36

600whp Crawford STI - Sight and Sound - Car Videos on StreetFire

Paul666 · 19 October 2009, 23:39

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Originally Posted by rb5 286

do you think it would matter if the rears were wider then teh fronts?

I'd stick with the same size front and rear, if you don't then you'll damage the drivetrain if the rolling radius isn't spot-on.

Scooby Wagon · 19 October 2009, 23:41

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Originally Posted by Paul666

The 330s are 245/40/18 and on their parts list it recommends this size for the 8.5" x 18" 08 STI alloys.

Same size fitted to ours from Subaru

midichlorian · 20 October 2009, 00:53

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Originally Posted by rob84

245/40/zr18 on my gt1's

Not suprisingly 245/40/ZR18 on my anthracite GT1's also. Not P zero's though, dealer sourced Goodyear F1a's.

jungalist · 20 October 2009, 01:38

Hi all,

Id be greatful if any of you new sti hatch owners have experienced any screeching/grinding noises under braking? I dont mean slight noise, i'm on about LOUD grinding/whirring noise just as the car comes to a standstill to the level of being too embarrassed to brake in public.

I just bought an 08 sti and subaru are saying its not a warranty issue as the brakes function fine.

**rb5 286** · 20 October 2009, 08:47

To everyone that is PM'in me about the REV / ipod guages

I'm sorry but I cannot help you with regards to the SAT NAV head unit as I have a Kenwood 7029 head unit so I dont know what connections you require.

I believe some1 on here a couple of pages back has mentioned they had to purchase a lead from USA or Japan to connect.

Paul666 · 20 October 2009, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by jungalist

Hi all,

Id be greatful if any of you new sti hatch owners have experienced any screeching/grinding noises under braking? I dont mean slight noise, i'm on about LOUD grinding/whirring noise just as the car comes to a standstill to the level of being too embarrassed to brake in public.

I just bought an 08 sti and subaru are saying its not a warranty issue as the brakes function fine.

I did hear it said that there has been an issue where the pads have broken up but if Subaru have seen it then I wouldn't think it was that.

Never had any problems with the brakes on mine.

rob84 · 20 October 2009, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by jungalist

Hi all,

Id be greatful if any of you new sti hatch owners have experienced any screeching/grinding noises under braking? I dont mean slight noise, i'm on about LOUD grinding/whirring noise just as the car comes to a standstill to the level of being too embarrassed to brake in public.

I just bought an 08 sti and subaru are saying its not a warranty issue as the brakes function fine.

Passenger side front after very hard usage the make a funny noise My mate's does the same very un-nerving when you hear it mind, its just the pad material from what i know mine are getting worn down now so will just throw them away for something new

rob84 · 20 October 2009, 20:07

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Originally Posted by midichlorian

Not suprisingly 245/40/ZR18 on my anthracite GT1's also. Not P zero's though, dealer sourced Goodyear F1a's.

P-zero's on mine, I must say they are a very hard wearing tire & very grippy

codie247 · 20 October 2009, 20:27

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Originally Posted by rob84

P-zero's on mine, I must say they are a very hard wearing tire & very grippy

Got Dunlops SP600 on mine, came on car.

Lee

mickp · 20 October 2009, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by jungalist

Hi all,

Id be greatful if any of you new sti hatch owners have experienced any screeching/grinding noises under braking? I dont mean slight noise, i'm on about LOUD grinding/whirring noise just as the car comes to a standstill to the level of being too embarrassed to brake in public.

I just bought an 08 sti and subaru are saying its not a warranty issue as the brakes function fine.

Have a look here

08 STi brake noise - IWSTI.com: Subaru WRX STI Forums

lordharding · 20 October 2009, 23:56

p zeros for me

jungalist · 21 October 2009, 01:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickp

Have a look here

08 STi brake noise - IWSTI.com: Subaru WRX STI Forums

Your a star mate thanks!

gvfs · 21 October 2009, 01:44

Several bad pics in my member journal:
Gvfs' 2008 OBP GRB - IWSTI.com: Subaru WRX STI Forums

Dave_P · 21 October 2009, 20:47

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Originally Posted by gvfs

Several bad pics in my member journal:
Gvfs' 2008 OBP GRB - IWSTI.com: Subaru WRX STI Forums

Thanks for taking the time to register and post on here gvfs, going to do the seat bolster mod at the weekend

Dave_P · 22 October 2009, 01:07

YouTube - 2009 Subaru STi - AMR T900R Turbo Kit

carlpcross · 22 October 2009, 10:40

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Originally Posted by Dave_P

Thanks for taking the time to register and post on here gvfs, going to do the seat bolster mod at the weekend

whats that then?????

StanS · 22 October 2009, 10:47

Interesting video Dave.
That exhaust looks a lot more sensible than the "round the houses" bendy ones available over here !
Hope the horrible noise straight after the run was "music" and not the engine !

Rheid · 22 October 2009, 10:52

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Originally Posted by carlpcross

whats that then?????

Seat mod.

Etheridge-Bird · 23 October 2009, 15:38

StanS · 23 October 2009, 16:45

Looks like different dia and width rims F/R (= diff problems ?), no access to rear seats, totally impractical body kit.
Looks great

As long as you don't drive it !

(or am I just getting old)

**mneame** · 23 October 2009, 16:53

Nice photoshop.

gvfs · 23 October 2009, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlpcross

whats that then?????

I assume the poster is talking about the "seat mod" that others have done to their underwhelming USDM seats. It involves unlatching the seatback support inside the seat and allowing it to remain in place unconnected. I have not done this mod and do not intend to because the stress is transferred from the seatback frame to the seams in the fabric. I suspect their seats will begin to tear at the seams over time.

Scooby Wagon · 23 October 2009, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanS

Looks like different dia and width rims F/R (= diff problems ?), no access to rear seats, totally impractical body kit.
Looks great

As long as you don't drive it !

(or am I just getting old)

Same as me, but would love a 3 door

**rb5 286** · 23 October 2009, 23:22

that kit wouldnt last 2 minutes on UK roads due to evry1 having a speed hump in it lol

silverwrxnor · 24 October 2009, 10:28

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Originally Posted by StanS

I wish I lived in Norway

No, you really,really dont. A new 09 WRXSTi cost 930.000NOK for car+wintertyres, about 100.000GBP. Mainly due to taxes. Insane. WRX 60.000gbp and diesel 35.000GBP. **** co2 emissions. 09STI for a UK 997gt3rs mk2 price.

Here is my x-09STi.

StanS · 24 October 2009, 11:16

You are right !
Just spent a week in Tromso - £9 for a glass of wine, £30-40 for a main course in a typical restaurant

You guys must earn a fortune to be able to live there !!!!!!

Amazed at the number of cars with the big rally lights - but having been out on the roads to the Finnish and Swedish borders at night, I know why !

Great people + nearly all speak English (handy as I don't know one word of Norwegian !)
Stan

PS Great photos !!

Fatneck73 · 25 October 2009, 10:08

Where can i get the different rear light lenses from?