The Bug...

[Rdlangy1]

Small job for the day -

Put the noise maker back on, track system taken off and put in storage...

Also took the time to change up 3 out of the 4 exhaust rubbers for performance stiff ones...









Old ones were a little soft but not to out of shape...



I didn’t manage to change the 4th one as it’s the only one held in by a bracket... well the bolts and nuts are 17yrs old and we’re not budging!!





Not matter how much WD40 and soaking they didn’t want to let go so I’ll source a new bracket and bolts and then cut off the offending old number and replace at a later date

[Steve_PPP]

If you manage to find a place that supplies the bracket holding the last hanger, let me know mate. Mine is bent and twisted to hell as I had the same problem and set about beating the crap out of it until the nut gave up!

[SpecB]

I had a spare one until about a year ago! Had to remove it for the towbar so had it sitting in the garage

[Steve_PPP]

To be fair, it looks a damn simple piece to fabricate if needed. Just easier if somewhere like ICP sells them cheap enough....

[scotty]

If by magic .

https://www.fastwrx.com/products/sub...er-bracket-kit

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

If by magic .

https://www.fastwrx.com/products/sub...er-bracket-kit

Yeah I found them to - but economy shipping option was $44!! So didn’t purchase...

[asperformance]

its a captive nut on the outside and a 14mm bolt that runs through from the centre line out over.........
you could unbolt it from the chassis and then you would have more purchase on the bench

[Rdlangy1]

The bolts to the chassis are fairly mullered as well

Don’t suppose you supply a replacement part Alyn? Or fabricate ones?

Ryan

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by asperformance

its a captive nut on the outside

Not any more on mine

[Rdlangy1]

Well bracket kit has now been ordered from the USA.

Should arrive in 4-5 working days

As weather is nice this weekend if I am feeling brave I might tackle the u-cradle refurb.........................if I’m feeling brave.

[Rdlangy1]

Bracket kit has arrived from Trump-land...

Now am I brave enough to try and grind the old one off!

[Red Baron]

Are you going to give it a decent coat of paint before you fit it?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

Are you going to give it a decent coat of paint before you fit it?

Wasn’t planning to as it’s painted black anyway and if I slapped on thick layers of paint I didn’t want to make fitting the hanger difficult and get paint in the screw thread...

[scooby doo]

Least you can crack on with it..
How are you guys uploading pics now ?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Least you can crack on with it..

How are you guys uploading pics now ?

Tapatalk app

[SpecB]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Bracket kit has arrived from Trump-land...

Madness isn't it - I ordered a new cupholder for mine from the states - took 5 days but £20 cheaper than I could get it in the Uk!

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by SpecB

Madness isn't it - I ordered a new cupholder for mine from the states - took 5 days but £20 cheaper than I could get it in the Uk!

Nobody could even supply these in the U.K. ! Crazy indeed!

[scooby doo]

It is mad, so did subaru not able to get hold of them?
theres a guy i use he imports clean and i mean clean newages to break, he is very good prices and worth a try if you get stuck for this type of stuff

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

It is mad, so did subaru not able to get hold of them?

theres a guy i use he imports clean and i mean clean newages to break, he is very good prices and worth a try if you get stuck for this type of stuff

[Rdlangy1]

Well what a faff that was!

But............

















Whilst I was under there and had the exhaust off I tried to see why it was knocking on the subframe and the rear diff bolt... shaved a bit off the subframe to stop that banging but things were not quite right...

Then I spotted this.......

Drivers side looking fine and straight...



Passenger side - not so straight!





Guess what I need to get before Germany

[BIG"E"]

Has someone jacked it up in the wrong place?

[Red Baron]

Has someone jacked it up on the lower arm?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Has someone jacked it up in the wrong place?

Yeah!
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Me!

See! I can’t even be trusted to jack a car up!

[scooby doo]

Glad you sorted this issue, and found the other before your ring trip. Top tip always jack the rear diff up on the scoob easy and safest place I find.

[Rdlangy1]

Can u tell I have all the gear and no idea? Pmsl!! This is why Mr Rob and Super Jules work on my car and I just make the tea!

[Rdlangy1]

Well little job done this morning.

Tegiwa brake stopper fitted - although not the 20min job it reckoned!!

Had to remove induction cone, and boost solenoid bracket to get proper access and then the holes didn’t quite line up so a bit of force needed to line everything up whilst screwing.. meant the stopper “red button” wasn’t sitting quite squarely and so screwing that in was very awkward as it wasn’t going straight with the thread but it’s on!

Am surprised though how much flex there still is on the cylinder when brake pedal is pushed but I guess it’s got to be better than it was

[scooby doo]

Looking good, a mod I keep meaning to looking into. Guess you will know when you press hard form speed.

[Red Baron]

It's quite scary how much the bulkhead flexes when you push hard on the brake pedal, I noticed it when I was bleeding the brakes on mine. I keep looking at them and they're all blue and I can't be doing with spraying it before I fit it.

[BIG"E"]

With all this hard work you are putting in I look to you forward.

Passing me..

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

With all this hard work you are putting in I look to you forward.

Passing me..

Yeah right! No chance of that mate..

I have all the gear no idea Ian you know that

And I’ve only done exhaust hangers and brake stopper None of the other goodies will be on before the end of the year I don’t think...

I don’t know the ring like I do lydden and brands and tbh it terrifies me! So much traffic and cars way way way faster than me so I’m quite happy doing my tourist laps at pansy miles an hour

Besides as per previous discussions, power doesn’t make up for skill and knowledge - and you have that in abundance when it comes to Germany

[Ginola]

Don't doubt yourself! you do just fine! Brake stoppers make a surprising difference to pedal feel, I have an integral one with the strut brace, I remember fitting it at jap performance openday... I had to borrow 2x trolley jacks and drop the front suspension!!

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Don't doubt yourself! you do just fine! Brake stoppers make a surprising difference to pedal feel, I have an integral one with the strut brace, I remember fitting it at jap performance openday... I had to borrow 2x trolley jacks and drop the front suspension!!

Too kind Dave

Hoping it makes a difference - as mentioned it does still flex when I press the brake pedal but I’ll get Jules to look it over on May 11th

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Don't doubt yourself! you do just fine!!

Exactly

[Rdlangy1]

Small update -
I finally got round to getting my wheels refurbished by Lepsons.

Amazing guys, giving me a factory tour and introducing me to the sprayer and repair guys.

Cup of tea and quick discussion and we decided on the best paint match. After negotiation I managed to get the barrels done and wheel weights done F.O.C. as well!

Picked them up today and have to say I am very very impressed! They look better than new! The new gold has a tad more metallic fleck in it and having the barrels painted and laquered as well really gives them a clean shine!

Currently in the process of ceramic coating and layering up some wax but here’s some pics!

[Bolesroor]

I like that Ryan, it's on my to do list and to use Lepsons. I might be using Goodrims in Crayford for the wheels on the wagon re funds available as I managed to kerb the complete edge on the nearside front on Tuesday and the other 3 aren't great either.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Bolesroor

I like that Ryan, it's on my to do list and to use Lepsons. I might be using Goodrims in Crayford for the wheels on the wagon re funds available as I managed to kerb the complete edge on the nearside front on Tuesday and the other 3 aren't great either.

Really can’t recommend lepsons enough Steve! Amazing guys!

Certainly get what you pay for!

[scooby doo]

They look great, love the colour and really are a nice set of rims,

[asperformance]

just a daft one but have they coated them and then fitted the tyres?? only how have you coloured the wheel weights unless you knew the exact spec??

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by asperformance

just a daft one but have they coated them and then fitted the tyres?? only how have you coloured the wheel weights unless you knew the exact spec??

Hi Alyn,

Bit confused? Lepsons take the tyre off, chemical remove all paint, fix any damage, primer, spray, laquer then refit the tyres.. takes 4-5 days

I am then ceramic coating the inside of the wheels and the faces myself.

Ryan

[scooby doo]

What alyn means is have they painted the weights then fitted after tyre fitted . Not left them on when painting then fitted the tyres.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

What alyn means is have they painted the weights then fitted after tyre fitted . Not left them on when painting then fitted the tyres.

Oh sorry!

Yes painted weights then fitted after so once they balance etc..

Not the original weights, as they came off during prep...

Then they sprayed up a selection of wheel weights and give me encase I need to have the wheels balanced in the future...

[scotty]

Mint job nice of them to do the weights aswell .

[Ginola]

I have 2 sets that need doing really, plucking up the courage to splash the money they have done a lovely job with the Turini's reminds me just how good they do look on our cars when on.


Are you going to replace the "flow forming" stickers etc




You need some gold tape to go over the weights for trackdays too :P (just kidding)

[Rdlangy1]

Prob not going to replace the decals as I would have preferred them to be under the clear coat but speedline sent the wrong ones..

They look ok for me

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Prob not going to replace the decals as I would have preferred them to be under the clear coat but speedline sent the wrong ones..

They look ok for me

Makes sense, did they send single colour ones?


Id also want them under the clear coat.

[Rdlangy1]

Yeah blue ones but wrong size and curvature and font

[asperformance]

maybe its the pix but looks like the weights are the same coating so was wondering how they had managed to balance them afterwards??

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by asperformance

maybe its the pix but looks like the weights are the same coating so was wondering how they had managed to balance them afterwards??

Pass - but when I asked I was told they sprayed up a selection of weights (hence I have the envelope of more) and then they balanced the wheels...

No idea

[Bolesroor]

Originally Posted by Ginola

they have done a lovely job with the Turini's reminds me just how good they do look on our cars when on.

Agreed.

http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...&pictureid=290

[scooby doo]

Will need another set of wheels for track work now lol
My friend had his wheels done evo7 and got blister spots around the centre cap has got the brakes very hot at snettedon.

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Will need another set of wheels for track work now lol
My friend had his wheels done evo7 and got blister spots around the centre cap has got the brakes very hot at snettedon.

He needs better brake cooling, if your pushing on at trackday's its super important, helps avoid destroying sets of wheel bearings and various other parts down there.

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Ginola

He needs better brake cooling, if your pushing on at trackday's its super important, helps avoid destroying sets of wheel bearings and various other parts down there.

i believe hes working on that atm , and a new pad/disc set up.

[Rdlangy1]

I have new Bearings and flanges going on tomorrow and brake cooling ready to be installed when I find someone to do it

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

I have new Bearings and flanges going on tomorrow and brake cooling ready to be installed when I find someone to do it

i'm half way through doing my rear one what a pain in the arse!,

Did you sort your bent trailing arm??

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

i'm half way through doing my rear one what a pain in the arse!,



Did you sort your bent trailing arm??

Being done tomorrow:
Oil
Oil filter
Trailing arm x2
Front flanges x2
Spark plugs
Fuel filter
Front wheel bearing x2
Manifold exhaust gasket
Up-pipe gasket
Brake pads (checking)
Coilovers (checking)
Full geo setup

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Being done tomorrow:
Oil
Oil filter
Trailing arm x2
Front flanges x2
Spark plugs
Fuel filter
Front wheel bearing x2
Manifold exhaust gasket
Up-pipe gasket
Brake pads (checking)
Coilovers (checking)
Full geo setup

oooo very nice! all set then,
ive got Geo next week just before mapping, so need to get the thing finished off this weekend.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

oooo very nice! all set then,

ive got Geo next week just before mapping, so need to get the thing finished off this weekend.

Sounds good - who are you mapping with?

I still have the following to do:

Front mount intercooler
Fuel pressure reg + billet fuel rails
Phenolic gaskets
New ECU
Gear lever bushings
Brake cooling ductwork
Remap

Trouble is the misses had her car written off yest by someone who didn’t stop at a T-Junction so now funds are being put to a new car

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Sounds good - who are you mapping with?

I still have the following to do:

Front mount intercooler
Fuel pressure reg + billet fuel rails
Phenolic gaskets
New ECU
Gear lever bushings
Brake cooling ductwork
Remap

Trouble is the misses had her car written off yest by someone who didn’t stop at a T-Junction so now funds are being put to a new car

Blimey hope shes ok, what a nightmare...... yes that's the most important thing is to get her wheels sorted and back up and running again.

Im using slowboy racing for the 1st time,
yours is going to a very quick car with that set up.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Blimey hope shes ok, what a nightmare...... yes that's the most important thing is to get her wheels sorted and back up and running again.



Im using slowboy racing for the 1st time,

yours is going to a very quick car with that set up.

It will be ok

[asperformance]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

i believe hes working on that atm , and a new pad/disc set up.

funny enough i know a man that can assist with that............

[Frenchie]

Morning Ryan, sorry to here about the accident. I hope Laura is ok, must have shaken her up if the car was a write of.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Frenchie

Morning Ryan, sorry to here about the accident. I hope Laura is ok, must have shaken her up if the car was a write of.

She’s ok Terry / thanks for asking mate

[Rdlangy1]

So service day on the car / first problem arises!

[scooby doo]

That sucks, so is it the pad distorted / dislodged or the Caliper got stuck pistons ?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

That sucks, so is it the pad distorted / dislodged or the Caliper got stuck pistons ?

Pistons all fine and no problem... think dislodged or stuck on pad...

[scooby doo]

Cool time for some new pads then.

[Rdlangy1]

Yeah - just unexpected cost before Germany...

[Rdlangy1]

Speedline wheel nut threads are kn*cked as well so now to find new wheel nuts

[scooby doo]

Always the way. Better to find out now than experience it at the ring.

[Rdlangy1]

Yep - trying to source speedline wheel nuts now which isn’t proving easy

[asperformance]

nuts & pads can be fairly straight forward albeit you can't just pop by and collect...........

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by asperformance

nuts & pads can be fairly straight forward albeit you can't just pop by and collect...........

Hi alyn,

Pads I’ve managed to sort as mechanic had a new set ready to go on his so taken them -

Can u price the steel speedline nuts for me?

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

So service day on the car / first problem arises!

I cant believe youve been driving round with pads like that.

Good job you've found out before Germany,

Ive got some spare PFC Z rated pads.

Make sure you've got some proper fluid too.

[Steve_PPP]

Looks like they've got very hot! I suspect EBC yellows might behave like the EBC blues did in my old WRX 4 pots years ago and basically began to melt at high temps - which is why so much of the pad material has disappeared so quickly (not like you've done high miles with it! )

What pads have you got now?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Looks like they've got very hot! I suspect EBC yellows might behave like the EBC blues did in my old WRX 4 pots years ago and basically began to melt at high temps - which is why so much of the pad material has disappeared so quickly (not like you've done high miles with it! )

What pads have you got now?

EBC Blues as it’s what was available for a quick put on...

They will do as a quick fix and I’ll sort some proper ones next year when these give out

[Banstead Stig]

Those pads make for pretty scary viewing!

Timely reminder why it's good to check things over regularly.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Banstead Stig

Those pads make for pretty scary viewing!

Timely reminder why it's good to check things over regularly.

Only 500 miles old! But that does include 3 trackdays...

[Rdlangy1]

Great day with my man Rob and mechanic “Super Jules”...

Service work all done:

-oil
-oil filter
-gearbox oil
-trailing arms
-brake pads
-spark plugs
-suspension check
-drive flanges
-wheel bearings
-full geo setup

Car is ring ready!

[BIG"E"]

So all you need is to clean the scoob..

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

So all you need is to clean the scoob..

Always

[Bolesroor]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

So all you need is to clean the scoob..

Looked pretty clean on the ramp

Love all what you done to the car Ryan, the upgrades are really impressive

[scooby doo]

very clean and shiny

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

EBC Blues as it’s what was available for a quick put on...

They will do as a quick fix and I’ll sort some proper ones next year when these give out

They'll be fine in the ksports. It's what I've run for the last 5 or 6 years (2 sets) and I've never had fade. And I do tend to really abuse them on track!

The same pads were shocking in the smaller 4 pots but work well in the larger caliper with better cooling.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

They'll be fine in the ksports. It's what I've run for the last 5 or 6 years (2 sets) and I've never had fade. And I do tend to really abuse them on track!

The same pads were shocking in the smaller 4 pots but work well in the larger caliper with better cooling.

I do have brake cooling ducts to be fitted after Germany as well which should help massively...

Heading off to Brands end of July and so hoping to get FMIC, Fuel Rails, Fuel Pressure Reg, Brake Cooling Ducts all fitted and mapped in before then - but what with Laura's car, something on the 29th June, and associated costs, it may be a bit tight

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

very clean and shiny

Cheers Buddy

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Bolesroor

Looked pretty clean on the ramp

Love all what you done to the car Ryan, the upgrades are really impressive

To kind Steve

[Rdlangy1]

I have nothing else to say...................................

[Bolesroor]

*hit! How?
It looks like a blister?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Bolesroor

*hit! How?
It looks like a blister?

Wiping down with water and a damp cloth!

Agreed it seems there must have been a blister under the paint and where I buffed off it literally came off on the cloth...

Car back over to lepsons tonight to be inspected...

Means I had to bring the car to work and risk it getting bombed by the eagles so I took precautions!

[Bolesroor]

Top man with the car cover , I know you will get it sorted just a pain so close to your trip.

[Rdlangy1]

Wheels and car now with lepsons - I simply cannot fault their customer service and attitude towards problems..

Had both sprayer and technical guy waiting for me as I pulled in..

Chip tests conducted and they concluded that something must had hit the wheel and then the paint chip came off when I wiped it down - but no bother they will sort it!!

And by Friday! Car jacked up while I waited in their secure lock up, pictures taken, wheel off, tyre off, and into the soaker all with 35mins me being there..

Leaves me no way home - not a problem!! Sprayer gives me a ride home in his merc!!

What amazing service and resolution to something that isn’t there fault!

[Bolesroor]

Glad it's being sorted for you

[scooby doo]

Cool, did you source some nuts too.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Cool, did you source some nuts too.

Yep - steel ones in black

(Ignore the chip test marks from Lepsons - I nearly passed out when I saw this!)

[scooby doo]

Oh cool. Glad they sorted it out and issue free.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Wheels and car now with lepsons - I simply cannot fault their customer service and attitude towards problems..

Shame it happened in the first place but great to hear their customer service is superb. You really do get what you pay for these days

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Shame it happened in the first place but great to hear their customer service is superb. You really do get what you pay for these days

Certainly do!

[Ginola]

Are the wheel nuts in black speedline ones? (speedline wheel nuts have an insert that goes down the stud inside the wheel)



Glad they are sorting for you.


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[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Are the wheel nuts in black speedline ones? (speedline wheel nuts have an insert that goes down the stud inside the wheel)



Glad they are sorting for you.


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No mate not speedline

[scooby doo]

Hi fella, where did you get your repair panels from? Regards