The Bug...

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by kartingsteve

Looking very nice and looking forward to see it on Thursday. Plus as for coilovers I had BC's on mine but in the end I had to change them for KW's 3 as I thought the BC's were crap so I think you have made the right choice on Eibach pro-street S coilers

Appreciate that mate - thanks

Look forward to meeting you thurs...

Ryan

[Ginola]

They look spot on dude what did they say about the center caps?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

They look spot on dude what did they say about the center caps?

Thanks Dave - they reckon none of the old style will fit?!?!?

So are looking to see if they can "make" me some in gold Pmsl

[Hongkongfooi]

good choice on the coilovers...ive had two sets and always been impressed

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

good choice on the coilovers...ive had two sets and always been impressed

Cheers - should arrive next week...

[Ginola]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/231464614222?_mwBanner=1

Though you can also buy direct from speedline still need to get another 2 (will be my 6th one bought they can go brittle and snap when removed a lot)

[Red Baron]

I've given up buying the speedline one's from Subaru for my ST2S, they kept falling apart as the tabs fell off and they fell out every time I washed the wheels.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/231464614222?_mwBanner=1

Though you can also buy direct from speedline still need to get another 2 (will be my 6th one bought they can go brittle and snap when removed a lot)

I thought that Dave but soeedline reckon their old centre caps don't fit my wheels as they changed them??? Sounds like cods wallop to me as surely the centre hole has to be same????

But I'll see what they come up with

[Ginola]

We can do a compare if you like .. Here is a centre.. And a cap...

[Rdlangy1]

I have those to (black backed caps)- but they too small and don't fit - the ones that fit have only 4 prongs and a metal wire to push the prongs out to clip it in - and its 3mm bigger in diameter...

[scotty]

Ryan have you measured the size of cap you require as you might be able to find some on fleabay .

[Rdlangy1]

Well i decided to step away from the performance for a bit and give the Wallet a rest.....

So bought these instead !!!







Nothing to "boy racer" but I do need something to combat the cobra system

Head unit is pioneer avh-x8700bt - with apple CarPlay..

Front are Rockford fosgate T152 and backs are Rockford fosgate p142...

Arrival and fitting tomorrow so will post more pics then

[Ginola]

That will make a big difference from the standard tat let us know how you get on!

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

That will make a big difference from the standard tat let us know how you get on!

Thanks Dave - will do

[Rdlangy1]

Ok well pretty disastrous! After finally getting my stereo 2 days late - fitted it ton and nothing!!!! Zip!!! No power to unit at all!!

Al did was connected new wiring harness and plugged in (like I have with every other stereo I've fitted) and naff all!

To top it all - got the speaker adapters for front and none of the holes match up (but they def right part number) so that's failed too..

So I have no door cards / no stereo and a back seat full of parts...

Epic fail!

[Steve_PPP]

Its a right sod when things don't work isn't it

Assume the head unit will come with a manual that lists the pin-outs on the connector? If so, get a multimeter on the end of the harness and check you're seeing permanent 12v and switched 12v (ignition) on the correct wires.... If that's all fine then duff stereo?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Its a right sod when things don't work isn't it

Assume the head unit will come with a manual that lists the pin-outs on the connector? If so, get a multimeter on the end of the harness and check you're seeing permanent 12v and switched 12v (ignition) on the correct wires.... If that's all fine then duff stereo?

"Right Sod" is probably tame compared to the words being cussed about last night pmsl !

Although I have learnt a valuable lesson..........................RYAN LEAVE THE CAR ALONE AND PAY SOMEONE ELSE TO DO IT !!!!!

Will try and sweet talk the one sparky I know tonight and see if he will take a look - me and a multimeter is like a young lad fumbling around a lady for the first time! ha ha ha ha - poke here and there and have no idea what im looking at !!!! pmsl !!!!

[Rdlangy1]

Well finally got the stereo and speakers all fitted and sorted - looks good and very impressed with Apple CarPlay - works very well!

Speakers are nice upgrade and sound is much better

Ryan

[Rdlangy1]

Rears



Fronts



Head unit!

[Rdlangy1]

Also received these today

[scotty]

Very nice and shiny that won't last long once fitted .

[NL03Scooby]

Oooh, exciting, more goodies! Might be your best purchase to date I feel?

[adamcain]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Rears



Fronts



Head unit!

what size are the speakers

[Ginola]

Ummmmm shiny new stuff!!

[Steve_PPP]

oooh shiny coilovers, very nice

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by adamcain

what size are the speakers

kept standard sizes - 5 1/2 front - 4" back...

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Ummmmm shiny new stuff!!

Indeed shiny - perhaps I should just frame new car bits I get so that they remain shiny rather fit them! ha ha

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

oooh shiny coilovers, very nice

Cheers Steve

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Oooh, exciting, more goodies! Might be your best purchase to date I feel?

hopefully mate they will make a big difference - gotta say just something as silly as having a decent head unit with all the features I wanted makes driving the car a much better experience... And surely gives me another 10bhp right ?????

[555_Si]

I never put the stereo on in the golf or the old scoob, nice soundtrack already.

[555_Si]

Just noticed your stereo surround has been cut out, might have a spare one here if you want it that hasn't been butchered. Will check it hasn't been damaged.

[Rdlangy1]

Cheers si - would appreciate that - was hacked by the previous owner

Agreed I prefer the boxer soundtrack but sometimes you can't beat a good tune either - best of both worlds

[555_Si]

Cool I'll dig it out, think I saw it in the shed, I mean Jeep, last night.

[C. J.]

I have a few if simon can't find his

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by C. J.

I have a few if simon can't find his

[555_Si]

I have it here, will give it to you next time i see you.

[Rdlangy1]

Your a gent - thanks si

[adamcain]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

kept standard sizes - 5 1/2 front - 4" back...

they look like a nice brand of speaker

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by adamcain

they look like a nice brand of speaker

Rockford fosgate - mid range

[adamcain]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Rockford fosgate - mid range

how do they sound ive been looking at ground zero range

[Rdlangy1]

Yeah impressed with the sound but Impreza doors are very thin metal and get quite bad vibration issues - so although more weight (about 4kgs) I went for full dynamat extreme sound deadening - makes big difference

[Rdlangy1]

Well I finnnnnnnaaaalllllllllly got my eibach coilovers fitted...

Still required some fettling but they are on







Whiteline max c front top mounts - group n blobeye rear top mounts...

[Rdlangy1]

Dunno why but the pics are uploading sideways - so excuse the slantiness!

[Rdlangy1]

Car is sitting 35mm lower at back and 30mm lower at front...

Goes in tomorrow for full geometry setup with pro drive settings and then the 18's will go back on...

Also having my new neutral position switch fitted so that might bring my engine back to full performance...

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Dunno why but the pics are uploading sideways - so excuse the slantiness!

Oh well they were slanty on my phone - but not on PC - so all good

[Rdlangy1]

Later in the year I will need to have the waxoil done as I have found my first 3 tiny bubbles of rust starting to come through on the offside rear arch - every other arch is fine, but that needs sorting before it gets worse.

Also planned to have turbo and injectors done - but I think I will leave them until after Xmas as monies starting to be saved for Xmas.

Ryan

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Later in the year I will need to have the waxoil done as I have found my first 3 tiny bubbles of rust starting to come through on the offside rear arch - every other arch is fine, but that needs sorting before it gets worse.

Doh, you too. I noticed my first tiny bubbles of rust on one of my arches a few months back. Haven't done anything with it yet though...

Any pics of the whole car as it sits lower now?

[Rdlangy1]

no whole car pics at the moment as it was p*ssing down - but once set up and the 18's back on tomorrow - ill post up some before and after pics

[NL03Scooby]

Wahey...! Finally the suspension is on. Good stuff, can't wait to see the finished results, hope it feels as good as it should look.

Time to get some negative camber going and utilising all that tyre!

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Wahey...! Finally the suspension is on. Good stuff, can't wait to see the finished results, hope it feels as good as it should look.

Time to get some negative camber going and utilising all that tyre!

I was thinking of going for that look where my wheels are at 45 degrees to the car and slamming her to the floor, and then having a top speed of about 2mph? what you reckon? pmsl !