Looking good Gurdas!
Hutchy... I'd say that's a very good price
Hutchy... I'd say that's a very good price
Who here owns a Subaru?
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So.... given the last one you had you were not really enjoying the drive of it, how did it feel driving this one?
The Teins and H&Rs will be quite low. White line and Eibach are other alternatives.
Prices are doing silly things at the moment, kind of makes me wish I had held on to mine. Some are saying £8-10k even for a non widetrack STi, so long as it has low mileage and is in good condition.
Main things I'd look for are the knocking rear suspension (can't avoid it really) - bad synchros in 4th, 5th & 6th gear, and then general things that you'd look for on any car.
Also you want to check for modifications, if they have been catered for with a remap and by who, what fuel it has been run on etc.
Simple cars really.
Main things I'd look for are the knocking rear suspension (can't avoid it really) - bad synchros in 4th, 5th & 6th gear, and then general things that you'd look for on any car.
Also you want to check for modifications, if they have been catered for with a remap and by who, what fuel it has been run on etc.
Simple cars really.
Great. Looking forward to the pics!
Already? 
Looks great btw.
Subaru breakers are a plenty these days, but just for the brackets I'd likely go to Subaru directly.
Looks great btw.
Subaru breakers are a plenty these days, but just for the brackets I'd likely go to Subaru directly.
I think you're thinking of the XV...?
I think the Forester XT would have been here a while, previously known as Turbo S and similar.
How many are available in manual though I don't know...
I think the Forester XT would have been here a while, previously known as Turbo S and similar.
How many are available in manual though I don't know...
Good point, didn't take note of the 09 part properly
Piston rings and head gaskets.
Apparently very common. So either buy one that's had preventative work carried out like larger head studs etc. or budget in for a potential rebuild at some stage.
Apparently very common. So either buy one that's had preventative work carried out like larger head studs etc. or budget in for a potential rebuild at some stage.
I'll be right behind you I think! Getting the keys to my house in coming weeks, so once I've settled I'll be after a Subaru again!
Very much wish I hadn't have sold it and just chucked it in storage actually!
The money I will have spare from savings after all the house expenditure will easily cover the money I got back from the Subaru... o well hindsight!
Prices are silly though you're right. Although I find the WRX prices more silly than the STi!
The money I will have spare from savings after all the house expenditure will easily cover the money I got back from the Subaru... o well hindsight!
Prices are silly though you're right. Although I find the WRX prices more silly than the STi!
Lightly modded, exhaust, filter, remap, suspension etc. I would 100% consider.
Only if good service history/receipts and mapped by someone reputable.
Only if good service history/receipts and mapped by someone reputable.
Yes Biffa... what are you getting? 
ScoobyWorld are decent enough.
That car looks clean enough bar the monster lights! No mention of history though...
ScoobyWorld are decent enough.
That car looks clean enough bar the monster lights! No mention of history though...
Biffa you beast! What a car. Love love love the STi Foresters! Great choice sir.
Please bring it to an OCUK RR meet one day so I can perv on it.
Please bring it to an OCUK RR meet one day so I can perv on it.
Good job, Biffa
Liking the hatch too, Archeum ! Been tempted by one, but I just can't bring myself to go near a 2.5.....
Liking the hatch too, Archeum ! Been tempted by one, but I just can't bring myself to go near a 2.5.....
Defi FTW
Forester is looking good.
I've done a gearbox swap on my dad's, did the clutch at the same time. Not that hard, but very time consuming as you'd expect.
Standard clutch would be fine really. I'd definitely get the flywheel done or lightened though. On the WRX it makes the car feel a lot nicer IMO.
I've done a gearbox swap on my dad's, did the clutch at the same time. Not that hard, but very time consuming as you'd expect.
Standard clutch would be fine really. I'd definitely get the flywheel done or lightened though. On the WRX it makes the car feel a lot nicer IMO.
Not sure the 5 speed can though
I have to say, that compilation is definitely one of my favs. I loved that car!
2016 I'm making a come back
2016 I'm making a come back
HUGE