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Henderson. Thing is, I did speak to them on the phone and they still didn't call back. And if they don't like email, they shouln't have online contact forms on their site Going through NZAD now. At least they get back to when they say they will

BNT. Completed online form enquiring about availability of dba rotors for which they are distributors. Day later no response so phoned them and they acknowledged receipt of enquiry and asked if I had a response. If i did, I wouldn't be calling Ok, a promise to get back to me shortly. Another day goes by and still no response. Obvioulsy don't need my business and the $1k + so have now gone elsewhere...... Slack

In theory yes. In practice, will depend on a few factors such as hose length, fittings etc.

Yep. Drive up Sun arvo and back to Akl on Friday after work. Stay here during the week. Nice drive - often divert off at Welsford through Helensville. Less traffic that way.

I'm looking at moving away from OE pads as I'm getting reduced bite at higher temps after a long blat (currently commuting between Auckland and Whangarei). The fluid and braided lines will help prevent any fade but feel the pads will be a weak link. The rotors are a bit for looks I have to confess, but should be an improvement in theory.

What do you guys use? 2016 WRX STi. Daily driver plus 'spirited' driving on country roads. No track days. Currently sourcing set of dba 4000 T3 rotors all round with braided lines. Would like improved initial bite at higher temps over stock. Don't really want squealing from cold but still need good bite from cold too as daily driver. TIA

Pedal feel improvement is what I'm after. Will combine with some decent fluid.

Thoughts on Hel braided lines? Seem to be a good price for set of 4 and local to me.

Not going to win any high mileage comps - 8500kms with my 2016 WRX STi.

WRX STi driver apparently... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11781253

No excuse now for this one not to be followed up this evening now

Found them

Anyone know where they are located? Can't find an addy for them anywhere - just they are in AKL.

In case anyone else is looking for a set of these, I've found some at around a quarter of the price - https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/11657 Guess I'll be ordering a set myself when they reopen in the new year

My last two cars were Legacy sedans. A '99 B4 RSK and then a 2003 2.0 GT. The GT was a lovely car - very capable, comfortable, spacious and reliable. Obviously not in the same league performance wise as an STi, but still a very quick car when you wanted it to be and very easy to launch off the line if you felt inclined to do so (I had a manual). The only thing I didn't like was the lack of folding rear seats. I have very fond memories of the GT - it is a very underrated performance family sedan.

Half way through fitting a Cusco master cylinder brace this afternoon and a courier rocks up with this... Santa has come early this year

Anyone recommend a good honest and reliable mechanic out west? I have GFB short throw shifter winging its way to me and need someone to fit it. DIY is not an option as I don't have the tools required. I also want it done by a pro to ensure a proper job

Passenger seat is moved forward when occupied. Seat only goes in when needed and 99% of the time, wife sits in the back too.

Bought one several weeks ago for when we have our 7 month old grandson to transport around http://www.babycity.co.nz/maxi-cosi-vello-65-car-seat-black.html Upper side of the range as far as price is concerned but you don't want to take short cuts with these. Easy to swap between the STi and the wife's Jeep Cherokee and uses ISOFIX points as well as the seat belt in the rear facing configuration. Has standard anchor mounts for when they are older and seat can face forwards. He's obviously too young at the moment to utilise the drink bottle holders

@El_Chado - probably at least $200 by the time you factor in materials and labour?

So, after fixing the leather in place with contact adhesive ( https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/ados-f2-multipurpose-contact-adhesive-75ml-honey/p/370182 - which is what I should have done in the first place ), armrest is reassembled... All that remained was to install it into the car. Lowered position... Elevated... Raised... All in all, a pretty straightforward DIY job with a pleasing result. It's the sort of mod that just about anyone could do and simply requires a cross head screwdriver, contact adhesive, a sharp knife and some cushion foam. Though it would have been a lot easier if Subaru fitted it in the first place

A piece of cushion foam from a craft shop is glued in place on the top part of the Imprezza rest... The leather trim is then stretched over the top and glued on the inside only, pegs clamping the leather in place while the glue dries... A cut out is made for the latch mechanism and the plastic trim simply snaps in, holdiong the leather firmly in place... I used some spray adhesive initially but despite a long drying time, the edges are lifting in places so will need to use a stronger glue... Apart from that, all is going to plan

Unexpected progress Tried a local auto upholsterer but he's busy until next year. Then went to another local guy who does auto/furniture but couldn't match the STi's leather exactly so would have to go to a leather supplier to see if I have any luck there. Anyway, a closer look at the armrests seemed to indicated very similar sizes which got me thinking... Out with a philipps screwdriver and a little dismantling showed that the rests are indeed, very similar in size. The obvious difference being the recess for the catch release on the Imprezza part. I then decided to see if the STi leather would come off of the moudling and to my surprise, it did very easily. The vinyl on the Imprezza part was a little harder, but came off nevertheless. I then tried fitting the STi leather over the Imprezza moulding and it justy about fits. Will need a little stretch at the sides, but nothing major. This now makes it a DIY job So, what I have is... A: STi armrest moulding with leather removed, but foam padding stiil in situ as this has been glued to the plastic. B: The Imprezza lower part/mechanism. C: Vinyl cover from Imprezza armrest. D: STi leather fitted losely over the Imprezza armrest moulding. Below is the Imprezza vinyl cover with latch insert. No padding under the vinyl - it's glued directly to the plastic but pulls off easily enough... The STi leather covering the Imprezza moulded armrest part. As I said above, needs slight stretching on each side (couple of mm) and the leather needs to be cut for the latch part... The STi arm rest has some foam padding which is glued directly to the plastic. This won't come off without breaking apart, so need a small piece of foam for the new set up... So, hopefully, all I need to get tomorrow is some suitable leather glue, a piece of foam and should be able to complete the job myself. And save a few $ in the process by keeping it DIY

Location. Eaxctly as it says in the photo Nice easy one (hopefully) to keep things moving....