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Forum: Introductions 07-05-2018, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 693
Posted By paulmp
Deleting my account

Hey all,

Sorry for posting this, I searched and searched for a way to delete my account and can't find it. I've not used this forum since I sold my Subie back in 2012.. No immediate plans to buy...
Forum: Mechanicals 16-12-2009, 05:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,758
Posted By paulmp
Clock? My clock is in the dash...

Clock? My clock is in the dash...
Forum: Mechanicals 14-12-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,758
Posted By paulmp
stupid question.. what does JWS stand for and...

stupid question.. what does JWS stand for and where are they in Wangara.. sorry I'm still learning my way around Perth..

- paul
Forum: Mechanicals 14-12-2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,758
Posted By paulmp
I'm chasing a few things: Centre console lid...

I'm chasing a few things:

Centre console lid or whole unit.. my top console latch is broken so when you open up the big one, it flips open and spills everything out.

Also part number:...
Forum: Mechanicals 14-12-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,758
Posted By paulmp
Subaru Wreckers?

Hey,

Just wondering if anyone knows of any Subaru wreckers here in Perth? I'm looking for a few parts for my Forester XT..

Thanks

- paul
Forum: Photography and Media 13-12-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 674
Posted By paulmp
topsecret R32

Hey Guys,

Thought I'd post up a couple of shots from a quick shoot I did earlier this year with a Skyline R32, used to have the plates "TopSecret".. such a nice ride:
...
Forum: Mechanicals 07-12-2009, 12:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,055
Posted By paulmp
No further info? I cleaned the filter again...

No further info? I cleaned the filter again today.. no change in the car..
Forum: Mechanicals 07-12-2009, 12:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,019
Posted By paulmp
Where is that and how can you tell? - paul

Where is that and how can you tell?

- paul
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 07-12-2009, 12:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,048
Posted By paulmp
That may be so.. and I in no way condone illegal...

That may be so.. and I in no way condone illegal or dangerous public speeding.. but 400m, hiding behind a bridge? They aren't trying to save lives.. they are trying to raise money.

If they were...
Forum: Mechanicals 03-12-2009, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,055
Posted By paulmp
HKS Filter.. same shape as the stock filter..

HKS Filter.. same shape as the stock filter..
Forum: Mechanicals 02-12-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,019
Posted By paulmp
hmm.. I should read before I post.. this is...

hmm.. I should read before I post.. this is exactly what my car is doing.. except not quite as high..
Forum: Mechanicals 02-12-2009, 11:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,055
Posted By paulmp
Surging?

Hey All,

I've got a bit of a weird issue.. when I pull up at the lights or stop.. and I either put the car in neutral or leave it in gear with my foot on the clutch.. when I first pull up the car...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 20-11-2009, 02:20 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,041
Posted By paulmp
Yeah. definitely stick with the simmons..

Yeah. definitely stick with the simmons..
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 20-11-2009, 01:16 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,041
Posted By paulmp
Quick job

Hey.. here's a quick rough version..

http://paulpichugin.com/photos/pshop.jpg
Forum: Mechanicals 19-11-2009, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,044
Posted By paulmp
Lovely.. I've just ordered my new radiator.. mine...

Lovely.. I've just ordered my new radiator.. mine has a bit of a leak :-|
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 19-11-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 870
Posted By paulmp
Some great advice there :-)

Some great advice there :-)
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 19-11-2009, 03:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 870
Posted By paulmp
Thanks for the tip ImportImage.. I'll get an...

Thanks for the tip ImportImage.. I'll get an aftermarket unit through a mate :-D

- paul
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 18-11-2009, 11:55 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,383
Posted By paulmp
Cool, thanks for that. I'm getting it up on the...

Cool, thanks for that. I'm getting it up on the hoist tomorrow.

- paul
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 18-11-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 870
Posted By paulmp
@jEstEr.. yeah ok, fair call.. sorry should have...

@jEstEr.. yeah ok, fair call.. sorry should have checked first :-)
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 18-11-2009, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 870
Posted By paulmp
I've got access to a hoist and full garage.. I...

I've got access to a hoist and full garage.. I might replace it myself, just wondering who I could get to check it all out first though. I don't want to replace it if it's not the thing leaking. I...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 18-11-2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 36,362
Posted By paulmp
I'm fairly certain I saw you driving on Beach...

I'm fairly certain I saw you driving on Beach road not long ago.. pretty sweet looking ride, I didn't notice any flames though..

- paul
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 18-11-2009, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 870
Posted By paulmp
Radiator

Hey All,

Well after a really close inspection.. it turns out that my radiator is leaking slightly from who knows where.. just wondering if there are any recommendations on someone who can replace...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 18-11-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,383
Posted By paulmp
No.. I'm a bit inane with fuel tracking, I like...

No.. I'm a bit inane with fuel tracking, I like to keep an eye on how much fuel the car is using, it's a simple way of knowing if the car is running good or not.

Stupid question.. where would I...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-11-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,386
Posted By paulmp
My brother-in-law's brother has a tow truck.. ...

My brother-in-law's brother has a tow truck..

- paul
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-11-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,383
Posted By paulmp
Thanks for all the input.. I'll clarify a few...

Thanks for all the input.. I'll clarify a few things:

Around town, I will get around 330kms before the fuel light comes on, I usually fill up around that point in time.

Out on the open road.. I...
Forum: Mechanicals 17-11-2009, 05:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,782
Posted By paulmp
Having driven a WRX Sti with a 6 speed.. and on...

Having driven a WRX Sti with a 6 speed.. and on the freeway at 110kph it revs lower and just feels a lot better..

My 5 speed sits at 3000rpm at 110kph.. I'd like that to be lower.

- paul
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-11-2009, 02:32 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,383
Posted By paulmp
fair call.. I'm looking at getting a Toyota...

fair call.. I'm looking at getting a Toyota Troopcarrier for the long haul trips anyway, a V8 turbo diesel with a full camping rig in the back :-D Then replace the commodore with something like a...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-11-2009, 02:10 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,383
Posted By paulmp
I just took it for a spin, it sits a tad under...

I just took it for a spin, it sits a tad under 3000rpm in 5th gear at 110kph (which according to the GPS is actually 106kph).

Redbook quote much lower figures for a stock XT Foz.. I'd understand...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-11-2009, 01:50 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,383
Posted By paulmp
I tried BP Ultimate for 2 tanks while I was away,...

I tried BP Ultimate for 2 tanks while I was away, didn't notice much difference in consumption, that said, both of them were in Mullewa.. I'm not sure what the quality of the fuel is like there.

-...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-11-2009, 01:46 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,383
Posted By paulmp
@Jezza No it's not overheating at all,...

@Jezza

No it's not overheating at all, there's no leaking or anything either. The radiator fans are turning on fine. I checked the radiator hoses, from memory they felt about the same, fairly...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-11-2009, 01:32 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,383
Posted By paulmp
@ajayjay yeah, I checked the tyres myself before...

@ajayjay yeah, I checked the tyres myself before I left anyway.. something I always do.. oh and the spare, the jack, the tyre iron.. lol.

It smells exactly like an overheated engine.. I've done...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-11-2009, 01:20 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,383
Posted By paulmp
Oh and I should mention I used Caltex Vortex 98...

Oh and I should mention I used Caltex Vortex 98 fuel..

- paul
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-11-2009, 01:15 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,383
Posted By paulmp
Excessive Fuel Consumption & Other issues

Hey all,

Well I not long got back from a 4000km road trip in my Forester XT.. and I've got a few concerns about it.

I got the car serviced by All Star at Malaga, they did a full service and...
Forum: Mechanicals 17-11-2009, 12:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,782
Posted By paulmp
Having not long got back from a 4000km road...

Having not long got back from a 4000km road trip.. I'm very seriously considering the 6 speed now.. it just plain flat needs it, I don't know why they didn't make it standard.

- paul
Forum: Photography and Media 16-11-2009, 11:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,484
Posted By paulmp
Great shots considering the lighting :-) -...

Great shots considering the lighting :-)

- paul
Forum: Photography and Media 16-11-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,362
Posted By paulmp
Some great shots there.. I'd love to have a Aston...

Some great shots there.. I'd love to have a Aston Martin DB to work with :-)

Are you using any rigging there? Or a chase vehicle? The WRX shots were done from another vehicle.. that I was...
Forum: Photography and Media 16-11-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,362
Posted By paulmp
The carpark was just outside the city, underneath...

The carpark was just outside the city, underneath a harvey normans.. I think it's city west?

I'm working with a mate of mine to get some rigging made up.. that way I can do some rig shots.. it's...
Forum: Mechanicals 26-10-2009, 12:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,782
Posted By paulmp
There are a few more reasons.. mostly reliability...

There are a few more reasons.. mostly reliability and I do intend to kick my brother-in-laws butt out on the drag strip a couple of times.. we were messing around tonight and I reckon I've already...
Forum: Photography and Media 25-10-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,462
Posted By paulmp
Must be a classy photographer if she drives an...

Must be a classy photographer if she drives an XT.. lol

- paul
Forum: Photography and Media 25-10-2009, 01:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,362
Posted By paulmp
I'm hoping to get some proper rigging equipment...

I'm hoping to get some proper rigging equipment made up soon.. that way I'll be able to get some *awesome* car shots..

Anyone on here into metal fabrication? I need something like this:
...
Forum: Photography and Media 25-10-2009, 01:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,462
Posted By paulmp
Sweet, thanks for the welcome.. who are the other...

Sweet, thanks for the welcome.. who are the other pro photographers on here? I'd love to connect and see what they are doing :-)

I'm in the process of putting my business plan together and...
Forum: Photography and Media 25-10-2009, 01:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,362
Posted By paulmp
hmm.. very tempting.. although I'd probably want...

hmm.. very tempting.. although I'd probably want to get the Forester out there just to see how she goes..

Unfortunately I've already got an appointment booked for this wednesday.. but I'll...
Forum: Photography and Media 25-10-2009, 01:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,362
Posted By paulmp
Sure.. now for the noob question.. what's WAW?...

Sure.. now for the noob question.. what's WAW? Lol

I'm looking for some new rides to photograph too.. let me know if anyone's interested.

- paul
Forum: Mechanicals 24-10-2009, 11:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,782
Posted By paulmp
6 Speed Conversion

Hey All,

My 2003 Forester XT has the standard 5 speed manual transmission, just wondering if anyone thinks it would benefit from a 6-speed transmission and if the 6 speed out of the WRX would fit...
Forum: Photography and Media 24-10-2009, 11:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,303
Posted By paulmp
I'd be happy to shoot your car for you.. PM...

I'd be happy to shoot your car for you..

PM and we'll sort something out :-D

- paul
Forum: Photography and Media 24-10-2009, 11:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,462
Posted By paulmp
The rims came with the car, but I'm fairly...

The rims came with the car, but I'm fairly certain they are Liberty rims.. I quite like them :-)

- paul
Forum: Photography and Media 24-10-2009, 11:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,362
Posted By paulmp
2007 Subaru WRX STI Photoshoot

Hey All,

here's a photoshoot I did on my brother-in-law's old beast.. he sold it recently..

http://www.paulmp.com.au/photos/IMG_0788-1.jpg

http://www.paulmp.com.au/photos/IMG_0811-2.jpg
...
Forum: Introductions 24-10-2009, 10:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,009
Posted By paulmp
And while I'm at it... here are a few shots that...

And while I'm at it... here are a few shots that i took of my brother-in-laws old beast:

http://www.paulmp.com.au/photos/IMG_0788-1.jpg

http://www.paulmp.com.au/photos/IMG_0811-2.jpg

I'll...
Forum: Introductions 24-10-2009, 10:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,009
Posted By paulmp
Hey Damo, I put a couple of photos up under...

Hey Damo,

I put a couple of photos up under the photography section.. but I'm happy to put some up here too :-D

http://paulpichugin.com/photos/IMG_1633_sm.jpg
...
Forum: Cosmetic 24-10-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,330
Posted By paulmp
Fair enough, I'm not real keen on trying out an...

Fair enough, I'm not real keen on trying out an unknown brand anyway.. Can anyone make any recommendations for a good car audio dealer on the northside of perth? I'm considering taking out the...
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