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Forum: Mechanicals 15-09-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,782
Posted By Alternate
Wow, 10 years, haha! Sorry to bust your...

Wow, 10 years, haha! Sorry to bust your prediction Bram ;)

I did have it working... for a bit. And then the control module shit itself (it was pretty old at that point anyway) so I ripped it out....
Forum: For Sale (Cars Only) 02-06-2018, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,061
Posted By Alternate
Sold.

Sold.
Forum: For Sale (Cars Only) 12-05-2018, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,061
Posted By Alternate
Drop: $6,500

Drop: $6,500
Forum: Mechanicals 19-04-2018, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,539
Posted By Alternate
What order did you bleed them? The sequence isn't...

What order did you bleed them? The sequence isn't like typical cars, the order is a bit off.
Forum: For Sale (Cars Only) 17-04-2018, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,061
Posted By Alternate
SOLD MY00 Subaru Impreza WRX with PPG Straights 1-4

SOLD
134,000km

Hi All, up for sale is my dark blue MY00 WRX. Registered until January 2019. 134k on Engine and body, unknown km gearbox (cant be more than 30k).

Pros
PPG Straight Cut Gears...
Forum: Mechanicals 10-09-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,440
Posted By Alternate
2015 STi suspension to 2016 wrx?

Hi all,

Pretty sure the the answer is straight forward but haven't found a definitive answer; will 2015 STi stock suspension bolt straight into a 2016 WRX?

Cheers,
Neil
Forum: Mechanicals 06-06-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 793
Posted By Alternate
Are GC8 brake lines different?

Hey All,

As per the title, are the V1-4 wrx brake lines different or the same as V5-6?

Cant find a definitive answer on this, some sites have separate parts listed for v1-4 vs v5-6, others...
Forum: Mechanicals 01-04-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,869
Posted By Alternate
Epic thread dig; but a thanks is warranted. Exact...

Epic thread dig; but a thanks is warranted. Exact scenario for me this morning!
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 22-03-2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3,555
Views: 600,169
Posted By Alternate
Thats exactly my interpretation after reading...

Thats exactly my interpretation after reading everyone's comments and watching the videos.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 12-02-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,778
Posted By Alternate
I think the simplest issue has been overlooked:...

I think the simplest issue has been overlooked: at high speed the fan and associated ducting or whatever is going to hinder the air getting past the intercooler and you'll get less airflow, reducing...
Forum: Mechanicals 25-11-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,967
Posted By Alternate
Thanks for the responses all. Third plug...

Thanks for the responses all. Third plug definitely ruled out then, might have to get creative, maybe get a welder in there and sacrifice a hex bit for the greater good :/
Forum: Mechanicals 24-11-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,967
Posted By Alternate
yep, going oil temp as he has oil pressure...

yep, going oil temp as he has oil pressure already in the alternator location (I got it wrong in the first post), and yes trying to remove the blanking plug.

He was thinking about the easy out...
Forum: Mechanicals 23-11-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,967
Posted By Alternate
sounds like its completely rounded so not likely....

sounds like its completely rounded so not likely. Ill suggest it though, thanks :thumbsup:
Forum: Mechanicals 23-11-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,967
Posted By Alternate
Oil Galley Locations

Hey All,

A friend has stripped the hex head out of his oil galley plug (legit not a friend of a friend story; not my car :p) located at the rear of the block under the intercooler. The one...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 21-11-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 871
Posted By Alternate
Nope, they wont. Unless it was caused by storm...

Nope, they wont. Unless it was caused by storm damage or some other incident. Regular wear/tear or deterioration over time is not covered.
Forum: For Sale 09-10-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,088
Posted By Alternate
Rims sold

Rims sold
Forum: Wanted 06-10-2015, 07:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 803
Posted By Alternate
Excellent, great result!

Excellent, great result!
Forum: Mechanicals 06-10-2015, 06:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 900
Posted By Alternate
Horrible grinding sound that goes up and down...

Horrible grinding sound that goes up and down with speed. Doesn't change with RPM, gears, clutch in or out.

I listened to a few youtube videos of centre diff bearings and the sound is the same.
...
Forum: Mechanicals 05-10-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 900
Posted By Alternate
Swapping Centre Diff

Hey guys,

I think my centre diff bearings are gone in my gc8. I have my old box (broken 2nd gear) which everything else is fine, and so i dont have to worry about pressing bearings im going to...
Forum: Wanted 28-09-2015, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 803
Posted By Alternate
I would go into your dealer and kick and scream...

I would go into your dealer and kick and scream until they turn up with the goods. If they gave you a sat nav with no maps, that's on them. Collar the salesman.
Forum: For Sale 24-09-2015, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,088
Posted By Alternate
Speedy FIN RS-01 and GC8 parts

Hey All,
I have a set of 4 Speedy Fin RS-01 in diamond black with a blue band. 17x7.5 +45 offset 5x100. 11kg each. Comes with valves and steel lugs, no centre caps. Have never been out of the box,...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 13-09-2015, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By Alternate
looks like the words "ironing" and "dry cleaning"...

looks like the words "ironing" and "dry cleaning" have been uttered for the first time on PWRX and have triggered the search bots above ^^
Forum: The Law and Politics- Locally and Abroad 12-09-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,773
Posted By Alternate
Thanks Rossco, will be trying those on Monday. ...

Thanks Rossco, will be trying those on Monday.

and thanks mARC; its around our positions being taken over by a new employer (not an outsourcing, the job is currently outsourced to my current...
Forum: The Law and Politics- Locally and Abroad 11-09-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,773
Posted By Alternate
Employment Law in Perth

Hi Everyone,

I'm hoping to get some legal advice, in particular employment law, and a recommendation on where I may be able to go on really short notice?

I will try to contact the Employment...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 27-08-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,081
Posted By Alternate
thanks rossco... looks like a may be flushing...

thanks rossco... looks like a may be flushing coolant next service
Forum: Wanted 27-08-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,554
Posted By Alternate
If you cant find one with a boot clip, i bought...

If you cant find one with a boot clip, i bought one of these to go with mine. I also pulled the boot up higher than the flogged out part and used a cable tie inside to hold.

NEW Black M12X1 25...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 26-08-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,081
Posted By Alternate
Rexxxed, when you say pink eats seals... is that...

Rexxxed, when you say pink eats seals... is that generically for all long life coolant or toyota specifically?

I have Penrite long life in mine.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 26-06-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,215
Posted By Alternate
doesn't mean they'll be any more careful. Im...

doesn't mean they'll be any more careful. Im guessing the unofficial directive will be "get em in, get em out, so you can get back to work"
Forum: Gaming and Multiplayer 17-06-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,716
Posted By Alternate
I hope it's not dumbed down like the last one...

I hope it's not dumbed down like the last one though
Forum: Cosmetic 01-06-2015, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,169
Posted By Alternate
i've tried clear nail varnish before on a small...

i've tried clear nail varnish before on a small spot where my clear coat is coming off to try and hold it back. It looks ok for a short while, but it soon discolours and looks crappy after time :(
Forum: Cosmetic 01-06-2015, 04:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,169
Posted By Alternate
I tried the wood trick but the position makes it...

I tried the wood trick but the position makes it really difficult :/ it's a bit hard to see even in person but I think there is a slight kink around the crack that is covered on the inside by the...
Forum: Cosmetic 31-05-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,169
Posted By Alternate
Thanks for the reply Marc. Never thought of...

Thanks for the reply Marc. Never thought of contact, such a simple idea!

Here's what it looks like, I imagine a similar result as if you were to roll guards without heating the paint...

The...
Forum: Cosmetic 30-05-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,169
Posted By Alternate
stopping cracked paint from worsening

Hi All

A couple of weeks ago some idiot school mum in a 4x4 too big for the city (another topic for another day) reversed into my wrx. The towbar bent in the front of my bonnet. hardly a huge dent...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 15-05-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,511
Posted By Alternate
did you recover your sons medical info?

did you recover your sons medical info?
Forum: Mechanicals 02-05-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,499
Posted By Alternate
Good thing you didn't say "or I'll eat my hat" ...

Good thing you didn't say "or I'll eat my hat"

http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/sale-cars-only/61531-eoi-2005-subaru-sti-sale-blown-head-gasket.html
Forum: Wanted 16-04-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By Alternate
All good, thanks for the response guys. He...

All good, thanks for the response guys. He tracked one down today :thumbsup:
Forum: Wanted 15-04-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By Alternate
3.9 Diff WTD

Sorted.

Mods, please lock!
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 29-03-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3,555
Views: 600,169
Posted By Alternate
Surely at some point the tyre fitter has to say...

Surely at some point the tyre fitter has to say "No, you're an idiot"... where is that line?
Forum: Cosmetic 29-03-2015, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 998
Posted By Alternate
what is the benefit of swapping it over?

what is the benefit of swapping it over?
Forum: Mechanicals 29-03-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,565
Posted By Alternate
Turbo heatshield is a common one

Turbo heatshield is a common one
Forum: Mechanicals 28-03-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,279
Posted By Alternate
Can you get a resonator delete for this model? We...

Can you get a resonator delete for this model? We installed one in a mates pig, basically just a u shaped pipe that replaces the resonator so you can retain the factory inlet scoopy thing.
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 18-03-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,190
Posted By Alternate
gimp (minds out of the gutter, people) is a free...

gimp (minds out of the gutter, people) is a free picture editor, pretty powerful. Kind of like an old version of photo shop

a good thing to research is levels and layer masks. Really handy for...
Forum: Wanted 15-03-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,245
Posted By Alternate
I'm pretty sure he said it was the same exhaust...

I'm pretty sure he said it was the same exhaust he bought for his previous 2012 wrx so should be

MM should know for sure anyhoo.
Forum: Wanted 15-03-2015, 04:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,245
Posted By Alternate
My mate had his 2015 sti exhaust replaced at MM a...

My mate had his 2015 sti exhaust replaced at MM a few weeks ago, it might still be there...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 14-02-2015, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,055
Posted By Alternate
Are they even available in Australia? I thought...

Are they even available in Australia? I thought with the whole stupid invite only thing it was pretty hard to get a hold of one.

I personally am looking forward to the HTC One M9 which hopefully...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 12-02-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,098
Posted By Alternate
NatRad supply Koyo OEM style replacement for...

NatRad supply Koyo OEM style replacement for about $260 i think mine was.

Certainly cheaper than genuine and better guarantee than an eBay special
Forum: Cosmetic 18-01-2015, 01:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,565
Posted By Alternate
understandable... just thought it might be a...

understandable... just thought it might be a certain auto chain or something.

Good luck with the hunt for the right blue :)
Forum: Cosmetic 17-01-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,565
Posted By Alternate
Damn, that's a shame. Where did you get them...

Damn, that's a shame.

Where did you get them mixed?
Forum: Mechanicals 16-01-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,728
Posted By Alternate
largely depends on cost of the box, but you're...

largely depends on cost of the box, but you're looking at 3k absolute minimum for that, plus diff, mounts, tailshaft, shift linkage, possibly dccd bits plus labour to install.

This is the...
Forum: Mechanicals 16-01-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,728
Posted By Alternate
6 speed conversion is 6-7k

6 speed conversion is 6-7k
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