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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAPSPEED-SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-NEW-AGE-00-05-SILICONE-TURBO-INLET-INDUCTION-HOSE-/150938529084?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2324a32d3c Anyone got one of these fitted or have any info/experience? I'm thinking of getting it before my remap but not sure if it'll be worth bothering with. Cheers

Gave her a quick clean. Wanted to do a proper polish and wax too ready for tomorrow's meet (and because I haven't done it for over a month). But it keeps raining so just left it at a wash.

For the sake of humanity I hope Gambit is only a bot and not a real person. & might be worth a try, will have to see on Monday.

God damnit! Ive wanted some pro photos of mine for a while, typical it happens when my fog covers get nicked! Not sure I'll have a replacement set in time :(

Dog, that's not too far at all mate! It sounds just about right to me. Honestly wouldn't feel bad in the slightest if that happened to whoever did it. Think I'm going to invest in a CCTV set. Had my van broken into twice in the last year too. Might act as a deterrent and help catch anyone who does anything like this again.

Tell me about it, pricks!!! I was going to glue them in too, but I wanted to touch up the one that got rubbed slightly by that idiot who couldn't park. Thought it would be easier off the car so left it but just hadn't had time to touch it up. Should have stuck it in place anyway and struggled with it on the car. Now I can't find another set (painted) for under £170.... Don't suppose anyone has any ideas or knows where I can get some cheaper - 2nd hand is fine. Might have to just put mesh in the holes for now to protect the electrical connections and water tank. Yea I agree on the F'ing birds comment too! I live near a park with a few trees along the road. If you park underneath one of the trees it gets bombed and covered in !Removed!. I avoid them at all costs.

Well, been staring at some massive holes in my bumper because some dickless piece of **** has stolen my STi fog light covers. !Removed! livid! Honestly reaching a point now where I'm thinking "why bother?" with it. Seriously contemplating selling it and just getting something cheap and !Removed!.

Big thanks to Dave for taking me out in his Scoob yesterday so I could hear what his exhaust was like. Like it a lot :) especially all the pops and bangs, will definitely be getting those mapped in. Still not ordered it as I've got to wait around 4 weeks before I can even get in for fitting and remapping so going to wait until the meet next Monday just in case I hear a better one. Will definitely be happy with the J Performance one though if not :) Also got my wheels re-balanced as the place I took it to did a **** job! Never use Auto Dynamics in Attercliffe Sheffield. They are !Removed!. They didn't protect the face of the alloys when fitting tyres, put different pressures in all 4 tyres and didn't balance them properly. Twats. Drives loads better now. Went out straight after meeting Dave too (around 2:30ish) and stayed out till very late. Been very hungover today so not even been near it haha. I'm surprised you had problems with the demon shine stuff though. It worked great when I used it. Normally takes me 2-3 washes to get clean when just using normal Car Shampoo whereas that foam stuff does it in one. The shine stuff made it look great too. Like I said before though I wouldn't rely on it over a proper polish and wax but it's great if you haven't got the time. I'll take pics next time. I agree the way the "gun" works is properly **** though.

Yea that'd be fine by me. I'm not booked in at GR, just sorted a "pop in" thing with Gaz to talk over what I want and hopefully get it arranged so as long as I get there before they close it's all good. :) Name a time and place and I'll be there or PM me your number and can sort something that way.

Yea, that'd be mint if you don't mind pal! I'm heading to G R Performance to discuss getting my works done and getting it booked in on Saturday morning so could maybe pop round after that? I'm hoping to have it all ordered and ready by the meet so if I can hear what it's like before then that'd be better. Hard to tell how it really sounds in those vids. Popping and flames is always good though haha!

Dammit Dave! Yet another good option. Don't suppose you have a vid of it do you? Did a quick youtube search and got nothing. I don't think I've properly heard yours, or can't remember just how it sounded. Unless you're around at the weekend, & I can have a listen in person haha :)

I'll be there.

I'm still up for it. Although timing could be a issue for me now depending on when it is. Going to be tight for money for a little while.

Haha! Sorry mate, hate to laugh but you sure as Hell make me feel better. I normally feel like I've got the worst luck but yours is something else. I realise things aren't so bad whenever you post something as it's always worse ;)

Would you recommend the Toyo Sport then Hilli?

I'll be keeping the OE headers on, I'll just be porting them. @ Gambit - I don't want a 2nd hand one to be honest mate. I've had 2 back boxes fail on me now which were 2nd hand. 1 on my CTR and one on this now. Plus I've had enough of getting !Removed! over by sellers. Very few things I buy for cars off other people are in good condition as they say. Usually ends up costing me more in long run to sort than if I'd just bought new, plus there's all the hassle.

@Gambit - yes the Nur Spec R one is far too expensive for my liking.

Thanks Jay. That Afterburner lot is very tempting but very expensive!!! I've actually been researching that Toyo set since I got home. Everyone who has it gives it a very good review, only people who don't have it bad mouth it seemingly just because it is cheap. Although it sounds like it can be a pain to fit. The gearbox bracket in particular but the hanger can be bent to get it to fit. Some have also complained about it sticking out a bit too far passed the bumper on new ages - something to do with the down pipe being too long (classic shape length). I already have the afterburner downpipe so as long as the flange matches that I can probably avoid that problem. But I don't know for sure. I also usually end up being screwed over when buying cheap so still hesitant. I'm going to chat to Exhausts Uk but they weren't very helpful when I last got one from them. I'll make an enquiry & see if they're any better this time.

Well, as some of you may have read. My back box is knackered. I was planning on getting a decat centre pipe anyway so may as well get a full new system (decat, centre and back box). Just wondered what you guys had or would recommend? Ash has recommended the Toyo Sports one which looks and sounds great for the price. But that's also my only concern - £190 for the full system. Seems too cheap! Martin didn't seem that impressed either lol. He did recommend the Afterburner Vortex but that's only the back box - so I've still got to source a centre pipe and decat which is a pain and it is expensive. I want it to be either 2.5" or 3", absolute maximum of £400 for the 3 parts and it must emphasise that good old Subaru burble. Want it loud but not ridiculously so. Any recommendations? And have any of you got the Toyo kit? For a Newage Blob STi BTW

Took mine to Martin and Dave at Sheff Subaru Servies to confirm the blowing exhaust was just me being paranoid - can just hear the turbo gasses since the cat in the down pipe is removed. Or something lol. Result! Also finally found the reason for that odd rattling noise off throttle I've been hearing for ages. Back box is knackered - baffles have collapsed. Also explains why it feels down on power some days compared to others. Another result! Well, kind of. Very happy to finally find out the cause of the noise and why it sometimes feels sluggish. But gutted since I need to get the exhaust repaired - or more likely replaced. !Removed! cars! New exhaust thread inbound.... I also got to watch Ash (well Martin actually ;) ) split the block and remove the conrods, pistons and crank. Was interesting :) . Had a right laugh too. Ended up spending all morning there even though they were only looking at my car for around 30-45 minutes just having a chat and laugh. Great set of lads.

Picked up my touch up paint from Subaru today. Weather is a bit dodgy today though so will hopefully tackle that job tomorrow afternoon.

To Martins? Nah, that's Saturday mate. Said he wouldn't have time until then. & thanks guys! As for the splitter, it's definitely on my (huge) to do list. I think they look the dogs danglies with them fitted too. Worried ill end up breaking it though when I finally get around to fitting one, my car isn't really low but it's still low enough to occasionally catch the bottom of the front bumper on some roads. Even got caught a bit on the ramp when I was having the geo checked so don't see it lasting long when I do lol.

Cheers pal. You mean the JDM grill emblem? I prefer the Subaru stars one to be honest.

Well, its taken a long, long time and loads of faffing about but ive finally got my new alloys and tyres fitted!!! Looks soooo much better!! Very happy with them. Had 5 people tell me how great my car looked today too + 1 who tried buying it off me :) Also got thumbs up from Martin and Dave at Sheff Subaru Services - popped there because I think my exhaust might have started blowing a bit.

Well, after reading Jonny and Hilli's recommendation for that Demon Shine Snow Foam I decided to buy some while getting some lacquer from Halfords. Also got a drying squeegee and thought I'd try the Demon Shine spray on wax stuff too since it was buy 2 get another £9.99 item for free. Got to agree with You guys, it's great stuff. That wax stuff is really good too. Obviously not a substitute for doing it properly but gives it a really nice finish if you haven't got time to give it a proper go. Very impressed. I also lacquered my alloys. Bought the high strength Halfords stuff which they recommend for Alloys. It's ****! Just clogs the nozzle up after a few sprays. Ended up getting a spotty finish on one alloy because of the inconsistent spray. Spent more time !Removed! about with the nozzle than doing the actual job. It's also got rid of the nice, bright glossy shine they had. Hoping they look better after it dries and I've given them a polish and wax.