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Bob Rawle map?
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Ropey ones can be picked up from around £2k. You can pay double for one in decent condition with good service history and the nicer interior.
Yes mapping was carried out by Bob Rawle, he is one of the few people willing to tune the twin turbo. Was an interesting experience and has really transformed the power delivery of the car.
Yes mapping was carried out by Bob Rawle, he is one of the few people willing to tune the twin turbo. Was an interesting experience and has really transformed the power delivery of the car.
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They are the standard wheels, unsure if they are the same as any Impreza models?
As for running costs, I've been averaging 24mpg normal driving, 30mpg on a motorway trip and <10mpg if having fun. Insurance is better than an Impreza even tho higher power as standard.
It is recommended they are serviced pretty regularly but if your happy to do it yourself its no more expensive that any other car.
Bits are relatively cheap for them, I did a wheel bearing a few months ago and the bearing was £2 cheaper than a wheel bearing for a fiesta that was ordered at the same time. With the 4pots changing the pads is easier than any other car that I have done before.
Big bills come when anything needs to be done to the engine, due to being a boxer even the smallest job is an engine out scenario. I believe they are generally pretty reliable until people turn up the boost without adjusting fuelling accordingly or neglect on the servicing!
As for running costs, I've been averaging 24mpg normal driving, 30mpg on a motorway trip and <10mpg if having fun. Insurance is better than an Impreza even tho higher power as standard.
It is recommended they are serviced pretty regularly but if your happy to do it yourself its no more expensive that any other car.
Bits are relatively cheap for them, I did a wheel bearing a few months ago and the bearing was £2 cheaper than a wheel bearing for a fiesta that was ordered at the same time. With the 4pots changing the pads is easier than any other car that I have done before.
Big bills come when anything needs to be done to the engine, due to being a boxer even the smallest job is an engine out scenario. I believe they are generally pretty reliable until people turn up the boost without adjusting fuelling accordingly or neglect on the servicing!
Loud is good, innit.
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I do love these. Now you've had it mapped by Bob I bet it drives a whole lot better. He is the only guy willing to touch them (that does a good job anyways) - got anything else planned for it?
The wheels are standard yes, same as some WRX models though.
The wheels are standard yes, same as some WRX models though.
