marcothio Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Tested Meguires Ultimate Polymer on a freshly cleaned XV. Super result, really brings out the deep dark blue and rain (hello August....) pearls of as promised. Recommended, if not a bit expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Today car went in to have Towbar fitted so I can pull my little holiday home about, whilst it was in I got an oil and filter change done, keep her running smoothly, also put a tank of optimax in her on the way there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen Chris Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Hope it looks as tidy as this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen Chris Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Oh and if you ask they should give you the crash bar they remove from behind the bumper. You may want to keep the tow bar for another XV ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 35 minutes ago, Aberdeen Chris said: Oh and if you ask they should give you the crash bar they remove from behind the bumper. You may want to keep the tow bar for another XV ☺ Thanks for that, I hadnt considered that, but to be fair I’ll probably run this one into the ground, it’s an official Subaru one so hoping its tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen Chris Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Ditto. I need mine to do me at least thirteen years or more. The car I traded for it was twenty years and in fantastic condition, although the clutch must have been getting thin having done almost 160000 miles lol, but it is good to run a car for a long time I think. I had it for fifteen years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Aberdeen Chris said: Ditto. I need mine to do me at least thirteen years or more. The car I traded for it was twenty years and in fantastic condition, although the clutch must have been getting thin having done almost 160000 miles lol, but it is good to run a car for a long time I think. I had it for fifteen years. Subaru have fitted detachable Witter Towbar, not very intrusive at all, will be keeping mine now it has Towbar on and only dies about 100 miles a week, will now be the Towbar for the caravan we’ve just bought. With that mileage it should last me a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen Chris Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Have they fitted a 13 pin socket? Your van will likely have a 12n and 12s 7pins, but a converter can be had from eBay cheaply. I actually re wired my van to 13 pin and it works very well, although there are a few differences in the wiring which must be considered, but a new cable and socket has been worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcothio Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Maxed out speed in the German highway. Nice cars we drive.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 On 09/11/2017 at 6:13 PM, Aberdeen Chris said: Have they fitted a 13 pin socket? Your van will likely have a 12n and 12s 7pins, but a converter can be had from eBay cheaply. I actually re wired my van to 13 pin and it works very well, although there are a few differences in the wiring which must be considered, but a new cable and socket has been worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Yes both van and car are 13 pin, Subaru only fit 13pin themselves, it’s a new van so they’re all 13 pin now. Haven’t even got it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 hour ago, marcothio said: Maxed out speed in the German highway. Nice cars we drive.. So what did it actually get too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen Chris Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 On 14/11/2017 at 11:28 PM, Dogconker said: Yes both van and car are 13 pin, Subaru only fit 13pin themselves, it’s a new van so they’re all 13 pin now. Haven’t even got it yet. I'm sure it will be great fun, it's great being able to pull in to a nice spot have a wee rest a cuppa and perhaps a bacon roll without the hassle of needing services. Will you fit a motor mover? They make life much easier in the clutch especially when reversing up an incline at an angle!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Aberdeen Chris said: I'm sure it will be great fun, it's great being able to pull in to a nice spot have a wee rest a cuppa and perhaps a bacon roll without the hassle of needing services. Will you fit a motor mover? They make life much easier in the clutch especially when reversing up an incline at an angle!! We’ve just ordered a motormover to be fitted actually, make it a bit easier to slot into its storage space. Spent a small fortune kitting it out, just bought a towing cover today. Security costs a packet though to stop it getting nicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swayze88 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 On 11/14/2017 at 10:14 PM, marcothio said: Maxed out speed in the German highway. Nice cars we drive.. Come on then, whats the limit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen Chris Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 19 minutes ago, Swayze88 said: Come on then, whats the limit? Here here, we all need to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swayze88 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 On 23/05/2016 at 1:29 PM, Dogconker said: All done, sprayed it all on the car in the end, just used a reel of automotive masking tape. Looks really good, I'm pleased with it to be fair. The badges look good in white Quite a transformation for 2 hrs work. I suppose you'll want to see the photos now then? Hey Dogconker, I'll probably be doing the spray paint job next week (Update to follow on Wednesday) 👍 but was thinking about the badges, are your white ones just stickers or are they full plastic? Where did you get them from and are they easy enough to swap out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 12 minutes ago, Swayze88 said: Hey Dogconker, I'll probably be doing the spray paint job next week (Update to follow on Wednesday) 👍 but was thinking about the badges, are your white ones just stickers or are they full plastic? Where did you get them from and are they easy enough to swap out? They’re gel stickers, look like the real thing but you just stick them over the top of the original ones. I’ll find the guys email address I got them from and message it too you, tell him you’re from the Subaru club and you supplied some to other members, you just have to provide the length and height measurement to him (don’t forget the front and back are different sizes) its pretty easy as long as you follow the YouTube videos I’ll put the link up to some useful vids, i didn’t even take the grid off. I just masked off the mesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swayze88 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Picked up our second XV today, 2012 with 26,000 miles on the clocks. Very happy, unsurprisingly is exactly the same as our 2013, except it's slightly more orange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swayze88 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Went for a quick swim today because why not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Well actually yesterday but.. XV wouldn't start in the morning, Battery flat, phoned Subaru assist. Recovery guy jump started car and said battery required replacing. Phoned dealer they said Battery would be covered by warranty, so ran car to dealership, they tested Battery and confirmed Battery had failed but they will not have one in stock until Wednesday, so got a micra as a courtesy car til our car fixed. Disappointed they didn't have a battery in stock, but at least I will not have to pay for a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 17 minutes ago, Mole said: Well actually yesterday but.. XV wouldn't start in the morning, battery flat, phoned Subaru assist. Recovery guy jump started car and said battery required replacing. Phoned dealer they said battery would be covered by warranty, so ran car to dealership, they tested battery and confirmed battery had failed but they will not have one in stock until Wednesday, so got a micra as a courtesy car til our car fixed. Disappointed they didn't have a battery in stock, but at least I will not have to pay for a new one. It’s pretty unusual for a Battery to fail like that these days. Good that they’re looking after you, even if it does mean you’ve got to drive around in a shoebox for a while 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Dogconker said: It’s pretty unusual for a battery to fail like that these days. Good that they’re looking after you, even if it does mean you’ve got to drive around in a shoebox for a while 😂 Yes thought it was a bit strange, we had been out in it the night before, a 20 mile journey back home and I knew we had not left interior light on or any thing like that, so should have been fine. Looks like at least one cell has failed. Took micra out in the dark last night, wondered what was wrong with headlights, until I worked out they automatically dip when you stop, when you come up behind a car or when a car comes towards you, then go back to full beam afterwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swayze88 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 @Dogconker got my stickers on today! Thanks for the details. Think they look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 40 minutes ago, Swayze88 said: @Dogconker got my stickers on today! Thanks for the details. Think they look good. They’re good stickers from him, you can barely tell they’re stick ons looks good, I went the other way with my badges with the stars in black, but that suits your car, not brave enough yet to black out the bout badges? Looks the part if you can take the plunge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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