lukev6tdi Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Well the turbo replica idea was a complete waste of time and money lol so there goin the journey as fitted front and rear bumper today I cant get them to fit right So iam going down the nice wheels low and loud route instead . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 just finished claying, polishing and waxing my car now so it does't look mucky against the wife's which I did the same yesterday. smooth as a babies bum (although not having kids, I've no idea how smooth that actually is, which is probably a good thing as if I did know that might raise some awkward questions, anyway, pics below. Just need a great big seagull to crap on it now At ease, soldier [emoji106] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 At ease, soldier [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I am at ease, cider in hand as I type [emoji4]Although the wife's just come back and told me her cars covered in something that looks like it's been sprayed with something, probably fly crap if she's parked near a tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Been in touch with the seller and i've found a place in hull who might be able to sort ot. Seller has offered a good chunk towards whatever the cost would be but if over a certain amount then will give a full refund. Very honest bloke. Said they were ok on his forester. Reckon if he had the bad one on the back he would never have known as you can only feel it through the steering. Don't think i'll have any issue and the place i'm going to is a bit more specialist tbh. Fingers crossed. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 A good result in the end, hopefully Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I'm glad it's working out for you Alan [emoji41] And sorry if my previous post (prior to editing) seemed a bit scare mongering . as I've only seen 1 failure and that was done by a powder coating company that doesn't normally work with allys . there's plenty of companies that do powder coat allys to good effect [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I am at ease, cider in hand as I type [emoji4] Although the wife's just come back and told me her cars covered in something that looks like it's been sprayed with something, probably fly crap if she's parked near a tree [emoji19], why do I bother [emoji20] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah mate, she needs educating on the Ten Commandments of claying... No1 - thou shalt never park thy clayed car in the slightest vicinity of trees [emoji14] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Or she just likes watching you clean her car :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Haha she'll have you doing the bikini car wash lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'm glad it's working out for you Alan [emoji41] And sorry if my previous post (prior to editing) seemed a bit scare mongering . as I've only seen 1 failure and that was done by a powder coating company that doesn't normally work with allys . there's plenty of companies that do powder coat allys to good effect [emoji6] Yeah no worries :-) I had my race wheels painted for the same reason as you can't see cracking through the powder coat. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Haha she'll have you doing the bikini car wash lol Just wrong on so many levels! Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Sorted :-) Need to get them balanced as a bit of a judder at 70 but i like them :-) Deffo looking stealthy lol Yep like that mate looks loads better :) Sold my foz today :( Nooo :( Well you're more than welcome to keep in touch even if you do get another make :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Yeah mate, she needs educating on the Ten Commandments of claying... No1 - thou shalt never park thy clayed car in the slightest vicinity of trees [emoji14] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk lol, why cant you park a clayed car near trees? I may or may not have done this.... haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 lol, why cant you park a clayed car near trees? I may or may not have done this.... haha The tree sap that comes off them mate that you don't even see....it sticks to your paint like glue [emoji33] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Bonus. Took the wheel to tyremen in hull who I've used before and they are very good. Turns out it was full of that tyre weld stuff so would never balance! They cleaned it all up and found the refurb people haven't cleaned all the corrosion of the inside bead so was probably them who put the sealant in to try and get it airtight!! They cleaned everything up properly and it seated straight on and balanced first go. Only charged me £10 as well which was awesome. Would recommend them as they take care with getting tyres off the rims and don't damage the paint like some of the animals!! All in all a good result. The seller has never used he seal stuff and we are both plead it was an easy fix. Not charged him for it as not worth te hassle tbh. Bonus 2! My new facia panel has arrived today. Top service from hammonds subaru. Can't wait to get the box open and have a look :-) Cheers Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Result [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 It's not actually tree sap, the tree doesn't drop they. What it is is insect !Removed!. Greenfly, any etc they're all sugary, especially greenfly that's why it sticks like syrup. Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I got an email today about the lowther show, allegedly from subaru, offering me free entry and other perks. Anyone else get this, or is it a scammer? Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Looks like my wife parked next to someone who used a hose pipe or pressure washer as the marks were water marks, 5 min buff with a cloth and the shine is back, happy days. Good news about the wheel the4neuk, happy days all round Not heard about the lowther thing, not sure if scam or not. You'll have to look into it, as long as no card details etc probably legit. They're doing off road driving in the XV and forester there, thought I might pop along just for that [emoji4] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaulson Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Came home to the owners club tshirt, very chuffed :P perfect for this weather! Also fitted the scoop that I bought on eBay.... don't like it :( . Now need to find out if he will take it back so I can have a refund! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I got an email today about the lowther show, allegedly from subaru, offering me free entry and other perks. Anyone else get this, or is it a scammer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Turns out this was genuine - 2 free adult tickets to the event in the bag :D Defo going, and Subaru have a stand and are bringing a fleet of vehicles. Not bad for a free family day out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 You can have a go on their off road course too, they're setting one up so you can try out a forester or XV Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 You can have a go on their off road course too, they're setting one up so you can try out a forester or XV Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk :) :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 My wife's got a forester for the day as she having a problem with the turbo under high torque in high gears it just dies, knock it down a gear and up the revs it's fine. So I arranged for her to try a forester as she might look at upgrading, she likes the high position when driving. Will pop some feedback on here once I've had a looksee. Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Don't suppose these free tickets are something you can apply for are they? Thought about going to this event myself? Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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