Who here owns a Subaru?

GJUK · 19 Sep 2012 at 16:10

ScoobyDoo69 said:
I really really really don't like the 2.5 engines unless they have been rebuilt and remapped by a reputable specialist.

I do wonder if mine be remapped, engine be fine, engine almost on 80K....mine a Hawkeye registered in December 2005, so lower tax bracket

Oh love your video.... ;-)

Oh and BC coliover are rather good....mine where fitted a few months ago ;-)

GJUK

ScoobyDoo69 · 20 Sep 2012 at 10:23

1CE said:
Anyone have a buyers guide for a 2007 hawkeye wrx sti? Seriously considering selling the frs for one of these!

Buy something like this:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4125255.htm

GJUK said:
I do wonder if mine be remapped, engine be fine, engine almost on 80K....mine a Hawkeye registered in December 2005, so lower tax bracket

Oh love your video....

Oh and BC coliover are rather good....mine where fitted a few months ago

GJUK

BCs have made a very noticeable difference to the handling. Great mod to make!

GJUK · 20 Sep 2012 at 13:58

ScoobyDoo69 said:
Buy something like this:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4125255.htm

BCs have made a very noticeable difference to the handling. Great mod to make!

I just had the height re-adjusted, was way way to low.....now happy with the height etc so I know need to get the Geo adjusted, just not to sure what setting to get, is there a recommended set for BC's? there a hunters machine in Colchester so going to see what they suggest..

GJUK

rjk · 20 Sep 2012 at 15:31

lol kosta

ScoobyDoo69 · 20 Sep 2012 at 16:12

This one's better:

ScoobyDoo69 · 20 Sep 2012 at 16:13

GJUK said:
I just had the height re-adjusted, was way way to low.....now happy with the height etc so I know need to get the Geo adjusted, just not to sure what setting to get, is there a recommended set for BC's? there a hunters machine in Colchester so going to see what they suggest..

GJUK

Any decent fast road setting should do you

oHUTCHYo · 20 Sep 2012 at 17:49

ScoobyDoo69, what front grille have you got mate? Is it a custom jobby or off the shelf? The blobs look so much better with an open grille between the headlights.

Hoping to maybe finally get my own in a few weeks - cannot wait

Garfo · 20 Sep 2012 at 18:26

ScoobyDoo69 what dump valve do u have on yours love the sound of that

ScoobyDoo69 · 20 Sep 2012 at 20:35

G4ORCE said:
ScoobyDoo69, what front grille have you got mate? Is it a custom jobby or off the shelf? The blobs look so much better with an open grille between the headlights.

Hoping to maybe finally get my own in a few weeks - cannot wait

Thanks, I did it myself. Cut out the badge, sanded, smoothed, primer'd and painted.

Garfo said:
ScoobyDoo69 what dump valve do u have on yours love the sound of that

In the above 2 videos it was a HKS SSQV dump valve, but I have long long ago blocked it off completely.

Garfo · 20 Sep 2012 at 21:12

ha wanna sell it?
or have u already put it on Scooby.net?

ScoobyDoo69 · 20 Sep 2012 at 21:41

I've still got it. Boxed and all.

I'd be willing to sell at the right price, but let's keep it off here. My email is in my trust.

Frozennova · 21 Sep 2012 at 10:16

Kosta how much power are you running after the map?

I vaguely remember 360bhp when I spoke to you at EuroSpec2000?

ScoobyDoo69 · 21 Sep 2012 at 10:25

It ran over 360bhp/360lbft at EuroSpec, and at Powerstation it ran 373bhp/335lbft.

So realistically around 370bhp, but I always just say 360/360. Although currently it has 0bhp as I have no turbo

Enfield · 22 Sep 2012 at 15:04

Stupid question, but how on earth does the black cover on the rear of the headlight come off?!

Just went out to car to change sidelight and thats even worse - have to remove the headlamp!!

Frozennova · 22 Sep 2012 at 22:50

ScoobyDoo69 said:
It ran over 360bhp/360lbft at EuroSpec, and at Powerstation it ran 373bhp/335lbft.

So realistically around 370bhp, but I always just say 360/360. Although currently it has 0bhp as I have no turbo

I'm guessing the map has just launched improved low end and mid range if your gaining so much extra time over a quarter.

Simon · 22 Sep 2012 at 23:00

Lol at gauges falling off

ScoobyDoo69 · 26 Sep 2012 at 15:58

ManLoveRulesOK said:
I'm guessing the map has just launched improved low end and mid range if your gaining so much extra time over a quarter.

It has helped have a lot more power throughout. I don't think I will get such a big boost again from such simple mods!

Enfield said:
Stupid question, but how on earth does the black cover on the rear of the headlight come off?!

Just went out to car to change sidelight and thats even worse - have to remove the headlamp!!

Twist.

Simon said:
Lol at gauges falling off

I still ran a 12.5 despite the distraction haha.

GravyMonster · 28 Sep 2012 at 21:40

Just been browsing AT and found a Subaru Legacy which matches my budget and needs perfectly - check here.

I had been looking at Mondeos/Focuses but this is a bit more interesting. It's on around 135k miles. Am I mad for even considering it? What is reliability like on these? I've already got an insurance quote which is pretty reasonable (£550)

I'm going to view the car tomorrow, does anyone know what I should be looking out for other than the obvious clutch/centre diff/oil smoke etc.

ScoobyDoo69 · 28 Sep 2012 at 22:33

That's rather cheap.

The 2.5 engine isn't up to much, not great power, or fuel consumption either. But very reliable.

Not sure I can recommend over a Mondeo for anything other than the fact that it's a bit different. If it was the 3.0R I would very easily tell you to go for it. Instead, I'll just recommend to test drive it and see how you feel it compares to the other alternatives.

gurusan · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:20

ScoobyDoo69 said:
I really really really don't like the 2.5 engines unless they have been rebuilt and remapped by a reputable specialist.

What don't you like about the 2.5? I have driven my friend's 2004 wrx on occasion and the loss of torque is very noticeable. What I don't like about the 2.5s is they stuck with the tiny td04 which is too small even for the 2.0 in my opinion.