Who here owns a Subaru?

Biffa · 21 Jan 2017 at 23:37

For me its all about whether its on boost or not that affects the fuel consumption and that could be affected by fettling. Mine hits boost at almost dead on 3K so if I keep it under that I get much better economy especially on a long run. I think my record is similar to Meridian at around 300 miles to a tank if nursing it along. As a daily its sub 200 to a tank, and mixed around 240-250

Phil W · 22 Jan 2017 at 14:52

If I'm doing a steady long journey I'll get around 300 out of mine.

Ordering new tyres for my 03 STi next week. Its sitting on 18" OZ Prodrives, 225/40/18. I loved the Uniroyal Rainsport 3's on my Focus ST, so going with these again.

Regarding brake pads.. Which are best to replace with? I dont drive particularly hard, no track days etc...

ScoobyDoo69 · 22 Jan 2017 at 15:39

Finally got around to doing the video of mine getting mapped at Roger Clark Motorsport by RaceDynamix.

It's so quiet

Biffa · 1 Feb 2017 at 16:43

Clutch done, also had front splitter, and new steering wheel done.

Here is the DAMD wheel:

Cleisthenes · 1 Feb 2017 at 16:46

Dat bonnet bulge

ScoobyDoo69 · 1 Feb 2017 at 16:53

I do like those steering wheels

Biffa · 1 Feb 2017 at 17:33

Feels great.

ScoobyDoo69 · 1 Feb 2017 at 21:36

Biffa · 1 Feb 2017 at 22:09

Nice find

agw_01 · 1 Feb 2017 at 22:18

Both awesome cars, love the Forester.

What clutch did you go for Biffa? Did you change the flywheel too?

Biffa · 2 Feb 2017 at 11:57

agw_01 said:
Both awesome cars, love the Forester.

What clutch did you go for Biffa? Did you change the flywheel too?

Exedy, flywheel didn't need changing was just resurfaced.

Clutch fitted:

Rybo89 · 4 Feb 2017 at 14:10

Just drove a 371BHP STi

Frozennova · 4 Feb 2017 at 14:18

Rybo89 said:
Just drove a 371BHP STi

Practical replacement for a 3 Series problems solved

agw_01 · 4 Feb 2017 at 14:22

Frozennova said:
Practical replacement for a 3 Series problems solved

My thinking entirely... Although he said he wanted toys, space and comfort. None of which an STi offers with any real substance

Saying that, I can cram the Mrs, 2 children, a baby seat and all the bits required for a week long holiday in mine... just.

Rybo, you know it's time to buy a proper car.

Biffa · 4 Feb 2017 at 14:38

Frozennova · 4 Feb 2017 at 14:41

Wondered how long it would take Biffa to show us his extra practical STI

agw_01 · 4 Feb 2017 at 14:42

WANT!!!

Biffa · 4 Feb 2017 at 14:46

Thats with the seats down and the rest of it butting up against the back of the front seats.

Wife wanted it, and was adamant I wasn't going to get it home, but man maths meant that it had to work

Lucky it was a nice day.

Rybo89 · 4 Feb 2017 at 16:58

I'll be honest, i haven't grinned like that for a long time when it comes to driving. I was giggling like a little girl. Certainly took me by surprise.

As a next car though, i dunno.. It is completely different to what i have been looking into lately. I think if one was to pop up that is to my taste and that has a very good history, i might just go and have a wander at it. Is the 2.5 to be avoided?

Frozennova · 4 Feb 2017 at 17:01

Rybo89 said:
I'll be honest, i haven't grinned like that for a long time when it comes to driving. I was giggling like a little girl. Certainly took me by surprise.

As a next car though, i dunno.. It is completely different to what i have been looking into lately. I think if one was to pop up that is to my taste and that has a very good history, i might just go and have a wander at it. Is the 2.5 to be avoided?

Left standard the 2.5 isn't to that bad, modded then it's more and case of when it goes bang rather than if