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from top gear s27e02

dont know how to feel about that.

Airbags are good for stopping internal decapitation and face getting wrapped around the steering wheel. http://digg.com/2017/no-airbag-crash-test

my old sti is back in palmy 😄

Cheers! Going to grab one when I get back from overseas.

Not to sure if its the same for the 2002, but can try use this guide. I ended up cutting the circle plug/loom from the original HU, using the colours to match up to new RCA plugs for the new stereo.

Currently: 5% Discount code: PR5

Kinda on topic, but are bl/bp bilsteins not rebuildable? can they be revalved etc or a case of costs more than buying a new set?

My BH had the same setup. What I did was run 4 pairs of speaker wire down to where the amp is under the drivers seat, removed the amp, and then wired the speaker wire back into the factory loom (cut the plug off). I can't remember what colors go to which speaker ( i seem to recall the white one of each pair is the neg side). However trial and error should be pretty easy. Do make sure you identify any that might be 12v, don't really wanna send 12v back into your headunit....

(but please continue the discussion) this isnt the end! yep you'll get away with it we all know someone that does / is / has, so, whats the 'potential' fallout? think CSI / or crash scene investigations & insurance in the event of an "accident" (there is no such thing) and even you're not 'at fault', "insurance" may not cover you fir 'illegal mods' and such red tape

Finally got around to wiring in a relay so my DRLs turn of when the park lights come on.

The initial post asked if he could fail a wof. The answer is yes. And there is misinformation being disseminated here. Likelihood of getting away with it is something else, and he has a good chance of getting away with it. Then again, with the tightening grip on wof inspections it may not last long. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

https://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/suplementary_information/LVVTA_LVV_Cert_Threshold.pdf It explicitly says (page 12): 11-1 "Note: LVV certification is always required for the fitting of a turbocharger as a modification, or the upgrading of a turbo or waste-gate." Interestingly it says you'll need one if the fuel type changes, which I would assume includes ethanol/flex-fuel (13-2, page 13).

Is it a Bugeye, or maybe just after? Around 2001-2003 there were a few cars badged as a "WRX" that had the bucket seats, flared guards, but no turbo. I'm pretty sure it's factory badging...

A few weeks ago I picked up a BH5 Legacy (first Subaru) for $500 from Gisborne, drove it to Auckland and this last weekend I changed oil, transmission fluid, both filters. Reattched the bonnet rod (the bar that holds the bonnet) (couldn’t remember the actual word) and got some OEM 17s quite cheap. And a few minuted ago I bought from Subaru Speed a full set of Bilsteins with STI pinks, hoping to do fit it all this week. Many parts of small rust need to be addressed, will get into it eventually. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks. I'm thinking about maybe buying a front set of standard B6. Happen to find an interesting info from one of the B6 reviewers on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Bilstein-35-118312-Performance-Suspension-Assembly/dp/B009FU6ALO Damping Values: Model Compression Rebound (measured @0.52m/s) 35-118305 1090 2460 <- Front Left 35-118312 1090 2460 <- Front Right (this model) 20310AG411 750 1280 <- Front Left (OEM Spec B strut) 20310AG401 750 1280 <- Front Right (OEM Spec B strut)' 20310AG401 is the correct part number on my shock. Looks like a bit differences in damping force but I guess won't matter too much when changing both front. Also interesting piece of info I found on Japanese parts site (translated.): https://www.afterparts.co.jp/bilstein/bilstein_subaru.html Legacy 03/5～09/5 BP5/BL5 (B4 2.0R/2.0GT) B6 Front Left)VE3-3066LJ; Right)VE3-3066RJ It appears JDM Subaru Bilsteins are indeed a B6 variant, and they are given unique codes/no. Thanks. I guess either way we have to import from EU/NA since Japan has export law that forbid freighting compressed air components like shocks or it is what I get the idea.

Keep in mind that most available used will be in questionable condition too, you could get 10k km or you could get 100k km from them, it’s always a gamble. I wouldn't do one at a time, but if you have the cash to get some new standard Bilsteins as a whole set you’ll find they are pretty similar to the Legacy specced ones. They do it quite often in the US for these cars since theirs came with much worse shocks than ours as standard even on the Spec B’s.