Dogconker Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Ok, so wife's car had an MOT and a noise coming from the airconditioning pump, sounds like a noisy bearing, the dealer also said it needs a regas. The dealer says to get the system regassed before they replace the pump as this might solve the problem with the pump. My concern is that we put this has in and then it leaks because of the pump and we have to put more in. the biggest issue though is that the XV uses the R-1234YF refrigerant, Subaru want £175 + VAT to recharge it. If anyone knows of someone in the midlands who can recharge this gas for a better price than that I'd be interested to know.
CRG77 Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 I have finally had the time install my lowering springs on my RX hatch. Took myself and a friend about 4 hours on Saturday and we got it done just before the rain came hammering down. Now that I have put 18" wheels on as well it fills the arch more and I think it look a lot better. I have added some photos too. P.S getting off my mates driveway was fun... 4
stants Posted March 29, 2016 Author Posted March 29, 2016 Massive purchase today of some vac hose to replace some shabby bits
savage bulldogs Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Had a hard day at work ,as I'm still recovering from a easter/birthday weekend hangover. Decided to try and locate my v1sti speed sensor wiring on a pdf diagram. Fell asleep on the laptop ..... Woke up 5 mins later with qwerty backwards embossed on my face and a eBay wish list tab open for about £1,700 worth of scooby bits [emoji33] . On the plus side i Narrowly avoided a divorce (only cos qwerty backwards isn't my pay pal password ) and think I've now found the plug that leads to the ecu from the speed sensor [emoji4] If it's not broke .....upgrade it 😊 2
Jay762 Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 3 hours ago, CRG77 said: I have finally had the time install my lowering springs on my RX hatch. Took myself and a friend about 4 hours on Saturday and we got it done just before the rain came hammering down. Now that I have put 18" wheels on as well it fills the arch more and I think it look a lot better. I have added some photos too. P.S getting off my mates driveway was fun... Looks great not too low - Did you use WRX lowering springs in the end?
Hudson Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Managed to resolve an issue with £300 worth of parts I bought that went missing and turns out they were delivered to someone 300miles away in scotland who signed for them... luckily they were managed to be contacted and are sending the parts back to the sender who in turn is sending them to me along with a freebie for the ***** up! :) Purchased an sti tmic today also as part of my project that I will start in a few months time I hope, not many pieces left to collect now! :) 1
CRG77 Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 2 hours ago, Jay762 said: Looks great not too low - Did you use WRX lowering springs in the end? Thank you :) I wasn't 100% sure if they would fit so I went with 2.0r hatch springs. 1
mfnick Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Managed to source a pair of genuine OEM wind deflectors. Mines missing the drivers side for some reason... Must have broken or been stolen or something as you can see the marks where it used to be. Only 1 slight issue, the guy I bought them off removed the entire trim piece from the car he's breaking instead of just the deflector. Don't fancy taking mine apart and fitting the full trim section so just had some quiet time seperating the deflector with a hot air gun and ribbon. Went a lot easier than expected and the glue stuff came off quite nicely Now, anyone know of any good stuff for sticking it onto mine with? I've got the clips already too.
stants Posted March 30, 2016 Author Posted March 30, 2016 3m tape nick, that's what comes with them, and mine are taped and clipped in. You going to martins sat ? I'm back down as the prop seal is weeping, 1
mfnick Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 I was thinking that, cheers. Now just got to try and find some of the genuine stuff lol. Yea, Craig is going to valet it (needs it after this weekend too) and want Martin to check that "cricket" noise if he's got time. I'll see you there
aucky Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Been for my new headlights ajusting properly.no longer sending signals to passing planes [emoji3] Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk
Phil3822 Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Drove the Forester for a little while today and realised I hate my passenger side mirror. It is one of those magnified distorted mirrors. I prefer regular. No idea how to replace the glass. The heating part does not work on it either, does on the drivers side. Mentioning it here rather than starting up another thread. Maybe I should?
Jay762 Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Phil3822 said: Drove the Forester for a little while today and realised I hate my passenger side mirror. It is one of those magnified distorted mirrors. I prefer regular. No idea how to replace the glass. The heating part does not work on it either, does on the drivers side. Mentioning it here rather than starting up another thread. Maybe I should? You may get more of a response with a specific thread in the fozzy section as it could get buried here?
Jamie_uk Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Put the car to bed, went out to get a steak ended up doing a 50 mile drive about the county instead. Great fun gonna end up on first name terms with the local petrol station staff
Sandals Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Ordered some PIAA wipers as the bosch ones are simply sh1te... just in time for better weather! Genius me.... 1
stants Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 Tidying up some bits in time for (show season) [emoji23] wiper arms are getting repainted Fab shop is well underway with adapting my zs undertray too
Phil3822 Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Got the wife to wash mine today before some body repairs tomorrow. Also for the "show season!" I was at work hence not been able to do it, she off at the moment. 1
Phil3822 Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Well dear love is after an estate Legacy so trying her best at the moment. Cant scrape together enough dosh though as other bills keep popping up. I do keep looking though. Want a bigger boot than the Forester really. Great time for me to take advantage. Washing my car is one way. Put that whip down boy!
savage bulldogs Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Today I be mostly ripping it to bits (again) If it's not broke .....upgrade it 😊
Sandals Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Car is booked in for replacement brake calipers as one of my has decided that it doesn't want to let go of the disc... forbidden love and all that
HoodedLime Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Finally (nearly) finished modding my headlights. Just need to have the lenses polished but thats some time in the future :) 2
Hudson Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 So this arrived today in the post (before sent picture and after I received it picture) left a suggestion before the seller arranged a courier that paisley freight and parcel2go are good couriers and well priced but he chose yodel in the end with their great reputation on google reviews and on the bbc's 'don't get done get dom' and the intercooler arrived like this! :( It was packed in bubble wrap and cardboard so yodel must have been using it like a bouncy ball off of walls and falls pretty disgusted at this and a pain in the a***! Not my luck with postal services this week as another parcel has gone missing 300 miles away in scotland which should have been delivered to me... Don't know whether this can be repaired?
Sandals Posted April 2, 2016 Posted April 2, 2016 Ooft... what did the seller say about it? Tweet that to Yodel... I always find negative stuff gets responded to and sorted very quickly via twitter
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