Jump to content
Please check your junk folder for registration emails ×

  • Current Donation Goals

    • Donate towards Forum running costs
      Raised $0.00

NEARLY STOLEN: V6 STi

Guest

By Guest
in Stolen Vehicle Register

 Share

Recommended Posts

Guest

Guest

Posted
Posted

Nearly stolen today from the Carpark at work (Armstrong Subaru) on the corner of Tuam and Durham Street around 3pm.

Second Attempt in 2 weeks, this time they smashed it up trying to get it started (my home made immobilizer is working!)

Called the cops who had beat there within 5 minutes and a positive ID on one of the guys in 10 minutes... Will wait and see when they catch the pricks, might even get left alone with him in a holding cell while he's still in handcuffs :)

Keep your cars close to you people and maybe invest in a pitbull or two to guard it.... and if anyone wants to buy a V6 STi with only 62,000k's on it with a fresh lockset and brand new alarm system, mines now up for sale!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 3 weeks later...
Guest boostin

Guest boostin

Posted
Posted
 Shale said:

Geez you're lucky, Lance. I'm so glad they didn't take her! How much damage? The usual surround and ignition? I'm sure you know those are a pig to replace in ver5 :-\

Why's that??

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Shale Like a Boss

Shale

Posted
Posted

I was told by Strong that the parts are pretty darn rare as the design of the ignition is specific to that year of vehicle... the ver5 and ver6. I couldn't use those parts (which they actually had one of in stock) when I wanted to replace my smashed ver4 stuff.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest boostin

Guest boostin

Posted
Posted

Oh so they're not a pig to replace, but to get hold of secondhand.

I must say I reckon Subaru ignitions have to be one of the easiest to remove.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest

Guest

Posted
Posted
 boostin said:

Oh so they're not a pig to replace, but to get hold of secondhand.

I must say I reckon Subaru ignitions have to be one of the easiest to remove.

i needed you when i took mine off then!, i ended up using a hacksaw and a cold chilse

-smurff

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest boostin

Guest boostin

Posted
Posted

I honestly couldn't count how many I've replaced. Break-in damage repair is one of the biggest types of work we do!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest

Guest

Posted
Posted
 Shale said:

I was told by Strong that the parts are pretty darn rare as the design of the ignition is specific to that year of vehicle... the ver5 and ver6. I couldn't use those parts (which they actually had one of in stock) when I wanted to replace my smashed ver4 stuff.

Might be easier for people to under stand what your after if you ask for 1998 HX stuff instead of version 4 stuff.........

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest boostin

Guest boostin

Posted
Posted
 sharktale']

[quote name='Shale said:

I was told by Strong that the parts are pretty darn rare as the design of the ignition is specific to that year of vehicle... the ver5 and ver6. I couldn't use those parts (which they actually had one of in stock) when I wanted to replace my smashed ver4 stuff.

/quote]

Might be easier for people to under stand what your after if you ask for 1998 HX stuff instead of version 4 stuff.........

Same stuff. Usually the only difference is whether or not the plastic ring around the key is illuminated or not.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Shale Like a Boss

Shale

Posted
Posted
 boostin']

[quote name='Shale said:

I was told by Strong that the parts are pretty darn rare as the design of the ignition is specific to that year of vehicle... the ver5 and ver6. I couldn't use those parts (which they actually had one of in stock) when I wanted to replace my smashed ver4 stuff.

/quote]

Might be easier for people to under stand what your after if you ask for 1998 HX stuff instead of version 4 stuff.........

Same stuff. Usually the only difference is whether or not the plastic ring around the key is illuminated or not.

Thank you. I was about to inform him that people should only talk about what they know from experience, or they might look like n00bs ;)

I seriously don't see how an IGNITION and a COLUMN SHROUD are going to be different across a model range sharing the same chassis. Same chassis, same shape, same year...how hard is that?

A GC8E is a GC8E, if we're not talking about forced induction mechanical gear. If you've not worked on both STFU ::)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest Mickey

Guest Mickey

Posted
Posted

how bout some maturity kids.

sucks to hear your car got screwed over lance,

and anyone having a go about shale, STFU. this thread is not about her.

take your narrow minded childs play and do it somewhere people cant see it

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Shale Like a Boss

Shale

Posted
Posted

Lol yes maturity... I too shall partake after one last parting shot.

Something you learn in replacing or upgrading parts, Sharktale. Ask for year/version, and chassis number. Not just model. Example: I say it's an HX20s at wreckers, and get asked 'is it a 2, 3 or 4?' ;) Strong know to give me version 4 GC8 stuff, they know what it is and call it such.

It's not just STis that use the version system. It's a common theme throughout the model range.

ANYWAY. About the guy this thread is about!

Good luck with getting her mint again Lance. That car was absolutely awesome when you bought her and I hope she gets back that way! <3

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jammasta Old Boy

Jammasta

Posted
Posted
 Hopai said:

Will wait and see when they catch the pricks, might even get left alone with him in a holding cell while he's still in handcuffs :)

I had to LOL, i just had to. Though a straightjacket may give you a slim chance.

Weren't STi's listed by version, regular WRX by MYXX. Not that i give a flying fuck in all but its so damn confusing.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Shale Like a Boss

Shale

Posted
Posted

No one really cares tbh...tis ever so slightly interesting if you have nothing else to do.

AFAIK it's colloquial, but applies. The STi isn't THAT different from other Imprezas...it just got actually decent parts as it was manufactured alongside the rest instead of among them as you know. You ask for version 4 C'Z or HX20s stuff, you'll get the right stuff.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest Mickey

Guest Mickey

Posted
Posted

so, pictures of you driving thsi mythical beast are in order

unless it turns back in to a crappy little corolla ;)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest Mickey

Guest Mickey

Posted
Posted
 subieboy']

[quote name='Shale said:

Which mythical beast... the unicorn or the Impreza? :P /quote]

I dunno which is harder to spot?? :D

his tags from the american army? or whatever military organisation he pretends to have been involved with ::)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recent Status Updates

    • MrSg9Sti04

      MrSg9Sti04

      Afternoon team,
      im new to the group first time posting. Im hoping some body can help me get my launch control all dialled in on my link g4x. Ive had the computer and car all tuned from chris at prestige awesome knowlegable guy super happy with the results but now im wanting to get my launch/anti lag all dialled in. Ive been reading multiple different forums etc all with different conflicking information which has made me nervious with what do i listen to this or that if you get what i mean. Now ive started to make myself familiar with my PClink software etc the past few weeks and im eager to learn how to do minor setups or tweaks etc so im not relieing on my tuner so much and obviously saving myself abit hurt in the back pocket. 
      Now back to the question at hand.... Im wondering if theres and one who could please share there knowledge and wisdom with setting all my values, timing, fuel etc when i have launch control armed and engaged, or even a launch tune file they can possibly send me to load onto my tune. Ive figured out the setup of my digital inputs turning launch control on etc and its obvisously on its pre set factory settings. It engages but doesnt sound the greatest or as angry as it should i feel. Hence reaching out to you good buggers. 
       
      Cheers in advance for any info and help yous maybe able to give me.
       
      Cheers Shaun
      · 0 replies
    • oligan

      oligan  »  ADIKT

      VASYA
      · 0 replies
    • Joker

      Joker  »  gotasuby

      updated your DP's too : hope that's ok!
      · 0 replies
    • Joker

      Joker  »  SAS

      Updated your DP's to reflect your business page  
      · 0 replies
    • Joker

      Joker  »  Nachoooo

      Updated your Avatar : couldnt help myself  cheers!
      · 0 replies

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    40.9k
    Total Topics
    573.5k
    Total Posts


×
×
  • Create New...