BarnshaW
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Registered: 25th Oct 06
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well got new coilovers fitted, yesterday, old ones were that knackered they had seized and proved a complete nightmare to both me and 2 garages, i also snapped a dampening adjustment off in the coilover so best to replace them.
one box of old rusty coilovers
i didnt get any pictures of the new coilovers but here is a pic of one, you can just see the new shiny bit  , also the new adjustable top mounts , the old ones were underneath for some reason
i also decided whilst having it fitted to raise the ride height as it just proved too low and made driving it a complete nightmare, was very stiff and would not go over many bumps so this was the ride height before:
and this is it after , around 30 or 40mm up then previous
now rides MUCH better and i had the geometry re-done and it really does drive and handle fantastic now (although maybe not look as good)
, so gave her a clean, products used - a mit, some shampoo and a chamois, nothing fancy:
one sneaky pic of the engine
excuse the poor phone pics, all CS criticsm welcome good or bad
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Jamie-C
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Registered: 3rd Jun 08
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Love it  raising the ride height hasn't made it look any worse, still looks beautiful!
Engine bay could do with a clean though 
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
Location: Lundin Links, Fife
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I actually think it looks better. These things aren't meant to be slammed on their arse. Function over fashion Awesome Stye mate!
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
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Looks well better. I dont think a 'slammed' impreza looks right. I think it goes against the function of what they are actually for (very fast b road, everyday, go to work in car, chav driving through town centre, take your gran to the nursing home but drive home at 150 with your cap on backwards)
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BarnshaW
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cheers lads, i did clean the bay a couple of weeks ago, when it rains or when its wet water just gets through the scoop and dirtys it again 
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
Location: Ilkeston
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ok eck summed it up.
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Nick-S
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Registered: 3rd Mar 04
Location: Leigh. Drives: RS Megane 230 F1 Team R26
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Looks ace. Bet its quick 
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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quote:
Originally posted by BarnshaW
cheers lads, i did clean the bay a couple of weeks ago, when it rains or when its wet water just gets through the scoop and dirtys it again
Make sure you get a towel in there when/if it snows this year. My dad's one didn't want to start for love nor money when the frost/snow got in
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BarnshaW
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thats a fair point eck, i will remember that!
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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No worries It's things like that, and the doors refusing to open when ice goes over them (due to not having the top pillar on the door) are the little things that are fucking annoying in winter
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Ellis
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Registered: 11th Sep 07
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Cheeky APS filter in there looking very good.
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Rob B
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Registered: 8th Jan 04
Location: Area Motorsport Drives: Race EP3
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Raising the height has made it look alot more purposeful! Were they rusty Teins on it before?
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BarnshaW
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Registered: 25th Oct 06
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the old ones were HSD or something? not a very well known make.
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Ellis
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Registered: 11th Sep 07
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Heard mixed reviews about those BC's, have to let us know how you get on with them.
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Jed D
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Registered: 15th Mar 11
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looks much better higher up, just need a vauxhall badge on and your there
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BarnshaW
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yea i seen some bad reviews but they are greatly outweighed by good reviews, reasonable price and they are pretty good quality i have to admit. there also cheap on groupbuys on scoobynet
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
Location: Lundin Links, Fife
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Even average suspension is better than seized suspension
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Nismo
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Registered: 12th Sep 02
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Looks spot on, id say it looks slightly better raised up
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Gareth T
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Registered: 14th Feb 06
Location: newcastle
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Looks much better now mate. Never liked how low it was. I'd love a WRX but the insurance/tax/running one would be a joke.
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Jake
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Registered: 24th Jan 05
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sorry mate i dont think you got enough pictures any chance of a few more?
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Chris C
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Registered: 2nd Jan 05
Location: Hemel Hempstead
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Love these, the engines look like a nightmare though
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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get some copper grease on those shock threads, stop them rusting up again, and will keep them adjustable
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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1000% Improvement Barndoor.
It looked odd before, made the car look small? When i saw you driving. Looks proper now. Like the weapon it is.
Ill have to have a ride in this beast one day
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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very smart, looks better raised.
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Phil W
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Registered: 1st Jul 05
Location: Shropshire Drives : Focus ST
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That drilled foglight cover looks terrible 
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