Cheap WRX STI hatch - what could possibly go wrong?!
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TEKNOPUG said:
Always have the side lights on or A/C, radio etc to ensure the alternator is running.
Those brake discs look a bit shagged.
To eradicate the interior smells you need to steam clean the inside. The steam kills the bacteria that is causing the smell. Perfumes etc just masks the smell but they will return without dealing with the source.
OEM nuts and black plastic valve caps FTW.
It's been sat for a week in the rain so the discs look nasty. They actually have very little wear on them thankfully. Pads look relatively new and calipers look very clean. There are a lot of good bits on this car...Those brake discs look a bit shagged.
To eradicate the interior smells you need to steam clean the inside. The steam kills the bacteria that is causing the smell. Perfumes etc just masks the smell but they will return without dealing with the source.
OEM nuts and black plastic valve caps FTW.
I did steam the headlining and the seats, I really want to take the front seats out and give it a good vacuum and vax, the front of the seat runners are a bit scabby so I will do that at the same time.
drgoatboy said:
Looks like previous owners were Scotland, it's also had the private plate from it's first year in it's life so I don't think it will be the same car. I'll keep my eyes peeled for the repair though!!
I worked for a Subaru dealer in the East of Scotland for a while and remember delivering one of these to our bodyshop for a light freshen up - probably to get rid of stonechips - before it went on the forecourt.The bodyshop was 20 miles away so needless to say I took the scenic route
I can't remember the plate it had but it was certainly a memorable drive. I suppose there's a possibility it could've been this car?
Went to drop some old alloys off at a local scrap metal yard today in the Impreza.
They make you go on the weighbridge
That's with me (about 100kg) and a full tank of petrol, so pretty close to he published numbers.
Obviously not exactly accurate but it's an indication. Not light is it!!
They make you go on the weighbridge
That's with me (about 100kg) and a full tank of petrol, so pretty close to he published numbers.
Obviously not exactly accurate but it's an indication. Not light is it!!
So decided to give the car a proper wash, something I always like to do with a new car as it gives you a proper chance to check it over.
Unnecessary snow foam shot....
The eagle eyed amongst you will notice I decided to take off the sill covers, I could see hints of rust and a load of gunk. This came out of the front wings.
Quite a lot of gunk at the rear of the sills too.
As well as this empty package, wtf?
The bottom edge of the sill looked a bit crusty so wire attachment got put on the rotary polisher and it was cleaned up, treated and then epoxy coated (hard to photo)
But the rear of the sill looked like this,
and once cleaned up looked like this
Bobbins! Unless the sill covers had come off there was very little sign that it was like this. Pinch welds were a bit scabby but you could put that down to bad jacking practices. I wonder how many others are like this.
Luckily it only extends to under the sill covers so hopefully can get it repaired without having to respray major sections. Wish I knew a decent welder! (Anyone on here can weld from Hemel Hempstead!?)
Unnecessary snow foam shot....
The eagle eyed amongst you will notice I decided to take off the sill covers, I could see hints of rust and a load of gunk. This came out of the front wings.
Quite a lot of gunk at the rear of the sills too.
As well as this empty package, wtf?
The bottom edge of the sill looked a bit crusty so wire attachment got put on the rotary polisher and it was cleaned up, treated and then epoxy coated (hard to photo)
But the rear of the sill looked like this,
and once cleaned up looked like this
Bobbins! Unless the sill covers had come off there was very little sign that it was like this. Pinch welds were a bit scabby but you could put that down to bad jacking practices. I wonder how many others are like this.
Luckily it only extends to under the sill covers so hopefully can get it repaired without having to respray major sections. Wish I knew a decent welder! (Anyone on here can weld from Hemel Hempstead!?)
Cambs_Stuart said:
Ouch! I didn't realise these rusted. Is it just at the end? So around the inner and the strut tower all ok?
I've had lots of Imprezas and they all rust like this and usually you can't see the worst bits. If I were the OP I would give it a really good inspection and get anything nasty sorted asap. Great cars, but unfortunately the tin worm loves them too.emmetb said:
I've had lots of Imprezas and they all rust like this and usually you can't see the worst bits. If I were the OP I would give it a really good inspection and get anything nasty sorted asap. Great cars, but unfortunately the tin worm loves them too.
Generally the plan. It's been under sealed at some point so not immediately obvious...Rust continued...
In my search to find someone to weld the sills a lot of people were understandably asking for photos. So I decided to take the arch liners out and get busy cleaning with the wire brush attachment again...
Before...
During...
After...
Good opportunity to look inside the sill. My biggest fear was the whole sill would be shot be it really only seems to extend a few inches and from what I can tell the rest of the inner sill looks fine (phew!)
In my search to find someone to weld the sills a lot of people were understandably asking for photos. So I decided to take the arch liners out and get busy cleaning with the wire brush attachment again...
Before...
During...
After...
Good opportunity to look inside the sill. My biggest fear was the whole sill would be shot be it really only seems to extend a few inches and from what I can tell the rest of the inner sill looks fine (phew!)
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