stants Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 My dad downsized from a 2L td mondeo, torquey and nice and comfy to drive to a 1.6 focus, just seems a bit gutless and I'm not a fan at all. The misses likes it and wants one when she's finally passed her test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 They're not bad cars, I've had them as hire cars I just don't feel them. They're a bit bland and samy, they're sort of the car equivalent of kitchen roll, very useful, reliable but no one really notices it Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I got the medium 200g bar did find it a little difficult to "nead" but i am a newbie and I left it in the sun for a bit which seemed to make it more pliable . Bought some 40% carnauba boat wax of a local forum it smells like marzipan and gives a lasting shine but there's not much left :-( Anybody recommend a good wax for silver cars ? A bit off topic but can anyone point me in the direction of some brighter headlight bulbs ? the hid kit was playing up so I've had to fit standard bulbs in the headlights . My LED sidelights now make my headlights look like fooking candles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Sums it up in 2 mate, and rear visibility is terrible out of the tiny rear window. Getting good mpg though. He's not driven mine but everytime we go somewhere he's always saying if he needed a big car agian he'd seriously consider a foz or legacy for comfort and power [emoji2] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Haha, you need h4 bulbs ? Got a pair of ring super brilliance 120% etc... for 20 notes from local auto factors. Great improvement. I've just finished a bar of the regular clay and was considering the medium stuff as in the cooler weather it's a right workout for your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Sorry stants it was the regular bar not medium :-) As for the bulbs I was looking at the LED ones on eBay but would prefer to use a type that's tried n tested ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I got the medium 200g bar did find it a little difficult to "nead" but i am a newbie and I left it in the sun for a bit which seemed to make it more pliable . Bought some 40% carnauba boat wax of a local forum it smells like marzipan and gives a lasting shine but there's not much left :-( Anybody recommend a good wax for silver cars I use Maguiar's (like a few people), my car is pearl White which is similar to silver in terms of waxing. If I clay the car I seal with a heavy carnauba wax (Maguiar's again) then I use their ultimate wax (it's about £26 from Halfords) This gives a shine and beading for 2-3 months, virtually just needs a rinse off to clean it. But this is just my way, others will have theirs no doubt Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I used dodo juice light fantastic on my silver forester when I had it....you can get a 30ml pot for £6 that'll do the car 2 or 3 times if you want to try it before buying a big tub Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Thanks for that fellas I normally use auto glym super resin polish and then the boat wax but know a few of you like to keep a sparkling scoob so thought I'd ask you all ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Moving house this weekend. Christ its hard work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks for that fellas I normally use auto glym super resin polish and then the boat wax but know a few of you like to keep a sparkling scoob so thought I'd ask you all ;-) I use that autoglym polish as part of my six monthly full-on clean routine [emoji106] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I Maguiared my wife's can up all shiny and clean. Couldn't do mine as back was giving some jip, looks like mines next, won't be long until I'm claying mine again Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Took it off road on a bit of grassy paddock lol. Did it's job perfectly lol Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Discovered that something the size of an eagle or condor has been kind enough to put two saucer sized !Removed! on my roof [emoji35] considering the cars parked inside nearly all the time I'm amazed it's managed to hit me in transit with such accuracy. Off to car wash tomorrow. Hope underseal is dry enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I'm ashamed to say mine hasn't been washed for 2 weeks [emoji33] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daztardly Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Had mine washed inside and out. Booked it in for a service. Ordered some quality oil from Opie Oils, and ordered a small under seat sub to hopefully improve the music quality in the car. Also went for a drive and fuelled up. Still loving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik_thighs Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Discovered that something the size of an eagle or condor has been kind enough to put two saucer sized !Removed! on my roof [emoji35] considering the cars parked inside nearly all the time I'm amazed it's managed to hit me in transit with such accuracy. Off to car wash tomorrow. Hope underseal is dry enough Bird once shat on mine.......finished with her straight away!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik_thighs Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Had mine washed inside and out. Booked it in for a service. Ordered some quality oil from Opie oils, and ordered a small under seat sub to hopefully improve the music quality in the car. Also went for a drive and fuelled up. Still loving it! You won`t shake off that feeling you know, its the only vehicle that puts that permanent idiotic grin on your face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 And it doesn't matter which subaru you have its the same Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik_thighs Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Thinking about a performance airfilter but do I go for just exchanging the panel to a K&N or similar or do I get the full kit. I like the quietness of the car so I don`t want it any noisier. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowthruster Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Washed the car today,looking lovely now :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Washed the car today,looking lovely now :) Me too about all I have done today :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowthruster Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Went to put on my universal bracket for my exhaust hangers and guess what....It doesn't fit at all !Removed! typical.Least it was only £4.So a few tie wraps to tide me over until I find the right !Removed! one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitman Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 took my off side front wheel off in my 30 min lunch break to check the brakes. when arriving in the morning at my work place there was a rubber burning smell coming from my off side front wheel. i could feel the heat from a distance :o when checking i found that the rubber boots from the calliper pins were melted so i guess that the calliper is sticking as also lots of black dust on the wheel. another job to do this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 took my off side front wheel off in my 30 min lunch break to check the brakes. when arriving in the morning at my work place there was a rubber burning smell coming from my off side front wheel. i could feel the heat from a distance :o when checking i found that the rubber boots from the calliper pins were melted so i guess that the calliper is sticking as also lots of black dust on the wheel. another job to do this weekend certainly sounds like it :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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