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thepieman 06-07-2013 11:16 PM

The Hearse
 
The H E A R S E

Huge thanks to Rich for selling me an incredible car:five:

1st wash:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps34145126.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...pse040d8aa.jpg

Interior cleansed:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps4bd6451d.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps6fe5337b.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...psfec81472.jpg

2nd wash: (now ready for few touch ups and then polish and wax)
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps1dca7d6f.jpg

1st mod!!

dodgy old second remote...
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...psde156543.jpg

replaced by shiney new one:-)
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps17a11665.jpg

Engine bay to work on next, then its finishing off the exterior........

Hongkongfooi 06-07-2013 11:44 PM

That's not a standard alarm fob is it?

majorscooby 07-07-2013 07:50 AM

Very nice indeed.

Hallsy 07-07-2013 10:18 AM

Very nice, I absokutely love the foz sti's. Don't see many around either.

Will have to own one one day.

Anger 07-07-2013 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi (Post 166554)
That's not a standard alarm fob is it?

JDM... Prob didn't come with one

thepieman 07-07-2013 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anger (Post 166578)
JDM... Prob didn't come with one

Exactly that:ok: it has remote locking/unlocking on the master key as standard but required a CAT1 alarm/immobiliser when entering/registering in the UK

All the innards of the fob seemed ok and the fob was working but was all taped up, nice new casing acquired and innards swapped over... Job done:ok:

SpecB 07-07-2013 05:08 PM

Really should clean both mine, but it's too hot!

NorthDownsScooby 07-07-2013 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anger (Post 166578)
JDM... Prob didn't come with one

^ that.

thepieman 09-07-2013 05:01 PM

Now booked in to Roger Clark towards the end of the month for a service and health check.

Following on from Rich's main dealer service schedule its now due (overdue by date) a 100k service:shock: Will have only covered approx 2k since the last one though, so all should be good.

Whats the betting a new rear arb goes on to replace the flakey whiteline one:whistle:

Hongkongfooi 09-07-2013 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thepieman (Post 166752)
Now booked in to Roger Clark towards the end of the month for a service and health check.

Following on from Rich's main dealer service schedule its now due (overdue by date) a 100k service:shock: Will have only covered approx 2k since the last one though, so all should be good.

Whats the betting a new rear arb goes on to replace the flakey whiteline one:whistle:

Lol that's what I was thinking with my arb!

SUBARMAN 10-07-2013 08:46 PM

You should both do it, and we can see who's is the shiniest!!!

thepieman 13-08-2013 10:20 PM

Nothing much new so far:nono: just enjoying it and loving it:yeah:

Performed well for our annual trip to new forest for a few days, dogs seem to like it too
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...psa0bf5f3e.jpg

got some funny looks being the only person who was detailing there car on the campsite:polish: until the VW boys turned up! must be a flat four thing:yeah:

Lucky 13-08-2013 10:30 PM

Looking good. Glad it's not just me that cleans the car on a camp site!!! More for something useful to do!!!

scooby doo 15-08-2013 03:19 PM

very smart

HYDROSCOBY 15-08-2013 03:44 PM

that looks amazing, what a beast of a car

i have never seen 1 of them around and in great shape

:10:

Cath 15-08-2013 05:12 PM

So can I stop be tight lipped now everythings all out in the open 8)

Mad Paddy 16-08-2013 05:27 PM

Looks awesome Ron :)

thepieman 16-08-2013 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Paddy (Post 169407)
Looks awesome Ron :)

Cheers Phil, all down to the previous owner:five: all i've done is start to clean it:polish: Its a cracking piece of kit, if its a box ticking exercise? it does very well indeed One of those cars that I honestly wish I had got earlier.

Forgot to update! Service went well at RCM, top job as always and a great day out, would recommend them to anyone. Everyone seemed to like the FSTi, especially Matt who actualy commented that "thats a bit of me that is, I really like that":more: I was surprised just how much he liked it:shock:

Huge thanks to everyone at RCM as always.. No new rear ARB as they didn't have one on the shelf but, one is being found to suit the setup, along with some RCM floor mats made to fit:smile:

Thanks for all the comments:thanx:

thepieman 23-02-2014 04:11 PM

Well, its been a good few months of ownership under the belt and what can be said about the FSTi?

In truth........ Rich must really miss this car:nod: its been faultless as a daily driver and as expected (the reason it was purchased) he really did put together a stunning all rounder....credit where its due:thumbup:

so, some small updates.....

Had some small vibration under braking and after investigation it has been necessary to change the front discs and pads..... so a quick trip up to RCM and some new grooved / dimpled discs and pagid blue's soon sorted the problem

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps6e6c2955.jpg

only fitting that the rears had to match:thumbup: so the same was fitted at the rear

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps78a99374.jpg

With the recent weather highlighting some aquaplaning on the local roads (tyres nearing replacement limit anyway) and the finish on the old black wheels starting to look past its best, the choice was new rubber and a refurb or new rubber and wheels:shrug: the latter won and following a quick call to Keith @ revolution the postie dropped off some new alloys / tyres:)

Went for flat silver finish to contrast the roof rails and rear hatch trim with a slighlty more aggressive fitment option to try and compliment the car more....... hopefuly its worked

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...psd2701f99.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps5aa732b5.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps3f162caa.jpg

can't recommend an FSTi enough to anyone thinking or needing to go down this route........absolutely brilliant cars

Scooby_Greg 23-02-2014 05:38 PM

Looking great - the wheels really suit the car :ok:

Sti mayhew 23-02-2014 05:48 PM

Agreed, looks lovely that nice choice :doubleup:

14a-dam 23-02-2014 06:25 PM

I LOVE those wheels!

Hongkongfooi 23-02-2014 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg (Post 181877)
Looking great - the wheels really suit the car :ok:

:agreed: looks more aggressive from front now

Matt23 23-02-2014 07:08 PM

That looks so much better with those wheels IMO, more aggressive :ok: best looking forester on the road :worthy:

Banstead Stig 23-02-2014 08:19 PM

Yeah, it's a cracker this one. Certainly makes my top three... not displaced fpan's yet at the top spot though. ;)

bigemp 23-02-2014 09:02 PM

Looking good ron

NorthDownsScooby 23-02-2014 10:47 PM

Glad you're enjoying it Ron !!

Steve_PPP 23-02-2014 10:47 PM

:10:

Love the new wheels mate :)

Bolesroor 23-02-2014 10:52 PM

This looked stunning on Saturday Ron :doubleup:

bigh221 23-02-2014 11:30 PM

That's a cracking piece of kit😄👍

thepieman 26-02-2014 02:09 PM

:thanx: for all the comments guys...... nice to get some positive moments over what we have been (still) dealing with over the past few months:thanx:

ralliart didz 27-02-2014 05:58 PM

wicked car ron :10: dam shame they don't do a automatic forester sti model as I would love one. wots the wheels name and specs.

thepieman 27-02-2014 06:07 PM

cheers Didz, mate you would love one they are cracking cars.......I / we really do love it.

wheels are XXR 527...in flat silver 18 x 8.75 ET35 gone with 235/40/18 vredestien ultrac sessanta.... :ok:

Banstead Stig 27-02-2014 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralliart didz (Post 182123)
wicked car ron :10: dam shame they don't do a automatic forester sti model as I would love one. wots the wheels name and specs.

They virtually do as it goes. The Forester Cross Sport.

It's got many of the FSTi features and an auto box. It's a JDM model, but pretty rare in the UK, but I have seen them over here.

Sorry for the tangent to the main thread!

thepieman 27-02-2014 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banstead Stig (Post 182131)
They virtually do as it goes. The Forester Cross Sport.

It's got many of the FSTi features and an auto box. It's a JDM model, but pretty rare in the UK, but I have seen them over here.

Sorry for the tangent to the main thread!

No apology necessary, thats how threads and information progresses:five:

Indeed, was thinking I'd seen an auto box STi previously listed on the auction sites (you can get an earlier type with one? the STi II typeM IIRC) but it was possibly a cross sports...

Banstead Stig 27-02-2014 09:00 PM

The SF versions of the STi were basically s/tb's with trinkets as far as I am aware, i.e. the engine was the same, but the bodykit and interior differed

There was an auto and manual version, with the "M" denoting manual.

:geek:

ralliart didz 27-02-2014 09:34 PM

don't like the look of the cross sport STIG only rons model forester. just shame no auto boxes.ill just have too stay on the darkside and keep an eye out for one of these. http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/used...001/index.html :mrgreen:

thepieman 27-02-2014 10:09 PM

That's a good alternative didz, liking the look of that myself....

Banstead Stig 27-02-2014 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralliart didz (Post 182140)
don't like the look of the cross sport STIG only rons model forester. just shame no auto boxes.ill just have too stay on the darkside and keep an eye out for one of these. http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/used...001/index.html :mrgreen:

Really? The facelift SG Cross Sport is virtually identical to the STi, with the auto box.

http://i1.tinypic.com/oa88yo.jpg
http://i1.tinypic.com/oa8aax.jpg

As to the Evo wagon, I almost bought one rather than a FSTi but, somewhat ironically given what you're after, it was an auto and I wanted a manual. They're rare and my FSTi came up first, so I bought that!

Edit: just seen JPP in Crawley have a Evo wagon that appears to be their latest project.

ralliart didz 27-02-2014 11:49 PM

wow thanks STIG :doubleup: I thought it was the new suv model. I thought the 2.5 xt was the only nearest one too the sti. didn't no about this one and its a 2.0L not the chocolate 2.5L. I will look in too the differences between that an the sti model. thank you.


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