TypeR rated

Hi guys. I bought a car last year which I'm restoring, The car has a nice pioneer bluetooth headunit and cerwin vega component front and rear speakers with all the wiring setup for two amps ( 1 for sub, other for speakers) Now my problem is that when I bought the car from auction it has had the rear crossover boxes removed from previous owner, I have googled these speakers and hav found that they are highly rated for quality and I would like to keep them but I need some more crossover boxes. My question to you is can I use another crossover network without ruining the speakers or do I really need to have the original boxes to use these speakers?? I have 3 sets of other components from previous cars and was just wondering if it would be safe to use one of those crossover boxes.

I just payed for the dearest side skirt known to mankind on friday, and it was only for one side! Gonna be pulling my new bumper to bits this week to get a mould off it, Then once I have mould I will take some of front guards too.

My type R has just clicked over the 2 hundy and still going as it was when I bought it 5 years ago. Engine has been opened up given all the twink marks on head and block etc but not by me.

I'm here but up in Timaru at mo for work. :-\

Think I'm gonna stick with the classic gc shape for some years to come. I mean where are there any simlarities to the original?? You may aswell give it another model name cos all I see is a mongrel blend of any other car bar the impreza. Not good subaru! As for the later version rexs the only ones I would consider going to would have to the the ver8-9 models. Every other shape don't do it for me. This is one person thats happy to stay in the past on this one...

sorry dude I only have a standard set but swindog may have one, hes away this week but will be back for weekend. I can ask him for ya.

All good. It would be just like a normal rex if I didn't restore the 22b to its original spec, and wheres the value in that. Definately won't be altering that car thats for sure. Good luck with your hunt then dude.

You could have a look at my car, a 97 ver4 typeR. Look on Tm (#369647915) Well maintained, oil changed every 5k, stock motor ( but has had rebuild from one of previous owners) I have had it for nearly 5 years now and enjoyed every day of driving it. I would rate it as one of the tidiest examples round where I live.

Yeah been rite round to zero on my car also, was rite on 8 grand rev cut too.

yeah, had a mate whos a signwriter fit it for me. I woulda stuffed it up otherwise haha. just layed vinyl in between the gutters.

Just got carbon look vinyl put on roof of rex. Finished off the looks front for that car. And bought a new bumper for the project car, ouch!! Expensive

The scenic drive round the catlains coast way down south aint bad for keeping you entertained corner to corner. The pig route from dunners through to alex is good too, some good wee hills to climb and wind around Devils staircase in qtown, best time to drive that is in middle of night to miss those bloody campers doodling around the lake! Allll the way up West coast starting from Hawea is an awesome stretch for any driving enthusiast. Also last but not least is the sh1 stretch between chch an picton is a good test for cornering ability. Great roads down south Island alrite

I had my car in a panel shop last year after taking on a pothole and had similar dramas too. once the car was FINALLY ready I had noticed bug splatter all over the front end, so they had definatley been caning it out on open road. I'm never going back to those losers again.

They are a cool wing aye, but it's one hell of an angle if you move the spoiler to its other setting. Did the wing come with a 22b attached to it haha.

Do something different dog an go buy your old car back, rebuild motor and then slip it into the vangina with the turb hanging out the intake grill by the door haha! It'll be sick

I'm getting some touch up paint today to fill in some chips, then its off to the signwriters next week to get my carbon vinyl put on roof. It's my final part of my grand plan for it's looks.

My opinion is unless the pipework is of a decent wall thickness (ie not 1.6mm thick like most cheap brands) then it WILL crack eventually. I've had to re-weld up numerous stainless headers after they crack and even if I purge weld the pipe they still crack afterwards. If your set on stainless headers, then go for steam pipe, thay may be heavier but will not crack. Another note is if you have an external wastegate hanging off the side of the maifold make sure it is securely braced, cos I'll guarentee that'll be the first place it will crack ( because of the weight of the wastegate bouncing up and down it will put strain on the pipe weld) Also if theres a choice get 316L grade s/s instead of 304L grade s/s. It can take heat shock slightly better than 304L. So if it was me, unless the stainless manifold was made from steam pipe and has bracing I would just stick with good old mild steel ones, they may not look as shiney but in the long run they will cause you less grief.

Thanks guys. Yeah i do prefer to get genuine parts back on it for sure, and I'm sure after a bit of smart hunting I'll be able to source parts within my budget. But the bumper and guard I'll def be having genuine, just maybe done in stages. So if anyone is after a very well looked after ver4 type R please don't hesitate to pm me lol. will be sad to see it go but it must make way for the ultimate type R!!

That tis right. it is I who has bought my dream subie. It's gonna be one road trip I'll be looking forward to. I have been talking to Kimble on ph an he was very helpful for me with history etc. Will be trying to restore it as quickly as my budget and good friends can so I can experience the joy of such car. Trust me it will be back to its former glory again.

Thats right, but only for a limited time tho Did the boys get a bit messy last night aye. got numerous messages on phone with kal sayin he's gay haha

Sup, I'm another local down here. don't get on the web often tho, Leith usually tells me what I need to know tho haha. Will have to keep an eye out for ya when we out an about. Would be a good idea for a meet up sometime.

Do i hear a cat meowing? oh no it was just leith lol ;D

I had put an exedy hd clutch with organic plate in my car last year and I had nothin but dramas with it. Had a real bad shudder through the driveline, I took it out after bout 30ks and it looked like it was more worn out than the old one. The shop I got it from didn't want to believe it was their clutch but after taking the gearbox out for the third time I got a replacement off them. It goes all good now but when it's time to replace it I'm goin for an autoclutch carbon kevlar.