Standard double din unit size yes. You may need an ISO adapter.
Who here owns a Subaru?
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I really liked the one I drove. Far from sporty mind you, but quick enough. Nice noise, nice looks, nice interior, nice gearbox. Great car
Springs...
Managed to fit the rear ARB and drop links tonight.
Old links:
New links:
Old and new ARB
New ARB and drop link
And a full view:
First impressions.. I went out in the wet to get some fuel. Some very small and tight roundabouts where it would normally want to understeer, it just didn't. Very impressed so far, can't wait to have a proper go
That is most definitely me! That's when I went last March. Am going again on the 13th July
Urm....
It's a 24mm Are we talking front underneath in front of the wheels or behind? If it's in front then you have an issue with the manifold or the up pipe. However you're saying heat shield "fabric" so I'm guessing your headers are either aftermarket and wrapped or just ported wrapped standard ones? Either that or the material in the heatshields has come out too..?
The manifold is a fairly easy on and off job. The up pipe (if still the standard one) can be a royal pain to wiggle out, and requires the removal of the downpipe to access the bolts, which requires the removal of the intercooler etc etc.
I hope it's the manifold
O and today's events summed up:
Car passed it's MOT with no advisories.. win!
Managed to fit my front coilovers with ease.. win!
Managed to forget to take the locking wheel nut off the wheel when taking it for a quick spin.. fail!
Had to walk around where I drove to find it about half a mile away from where I started, in the middle of the road.. fail!
Managed to fit my rear eibach camber bolts.. win!
Wasn't too sure about fitting them to the front and so left the off for now.
Off to get it a basic alignment tomorrow by A-Line in Dudley before finding time to take it to Powerstation to get it properly corner weighted etc.
Car passed it's MOT with no advisories.. win!
Managed to fit my front coilovers with ease.. win!
Managed to forget to take the locking wheel nut off the wheel when taking it for a quick spin.. fail!
Had to walk around where I drove to find it about half a mile away from where I started, in the middle of the road.. fail!
Managed to fit my rear eibach camber bolts.. win!
Wasn't too sure about fitting them to the front and so left the off for now.
Off to get it a basic alignment tomorrow by A-Line in Dudley before finding time to take it to Powerstation to get it properly corner weighted etc.
Urgh cheap aftermarket headers. They were heat wrapped which is the said heat material. You do not want to be running those on an STi if it's not mapped mate. Makes me wonder what other part of the exhaust has been replaced... With or without a map!
Yeah the head collector pipes. Very very common on the cheap ebay knock offs. Kinda their identity act lol.
If it has has a full stainless exhaust you need to check all over if it has any cats etc. If it's had any removed then you really need to be sure it's had a map. Given that it's had a stainless manifold, and other exhaust mods, I would really hope that it has been given a remap.
This is the full exhaust system on a WRX:
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Only difference on the STi is that it has no cat in the up pipe as standard, and obviously no twin exhaust exits.
Go back to Graham Walker and get a few answers about the exhaust and remap, also I would think they'd want to sort the manifold for you too.
If it has has a full stainless exhaust you need to check all over if it has any cats etc. If it's had any removed then you really need to be sure it's had a map. Given that it's had a stainless manifold, and other exhaust mods, I would really hope that it has been given a remap.
This is the full exhaust system on a WRX:
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Only difference on the STi is that it has no cat in the up pipe as standard, and obviously no twin exhaust exits.
Go back to Graham Walker and get a few answers about the exhaust and remap, also I would think they'd want to sort the manifold for you too.
To port your headers you are essentially opening up the holes to make them bigger, giving you more flow. My Dad did his own himself:
He basically bored them out until they were just smaller than the holes in the gaskets.
Harvey Smith did mine, and I have one of his up pipes too. Comes highly recommended!
Right guys, just sold my car tonight, the search is now on for a 2005 Impreza STI.
Questions:
- How often does the cambelt need to be changed, seems a lot of adverts advertising the fact their car has had it done.
Roger Clarke Motorsport list is at 42k miles or 3.5 years
ScoobyClinic and other various specialists have it as 50/60k or 5 years
- What are the common things to check for with this model, are there any tell tale signs of a car that's not been well maintained, specifically with the Imprezas?
Clutch, gearbox syncros, whining noise from the back - rear diff, poorly maintained as in no service history or litte. Mods with no remap (especially things like big cone filters, screws the MAF readings) decats make them overboost and they can't fuel accordingly. Rear shock absorbers tend to start knocking, easiest thing to do is replace although you can re-grease them. Other than that I can't really think of much- Is the Prodrive version worth waiting on?
Yes and no
Yes if you don't want to mod it (but you will) as the power upgrade makes them a lot healthier than standard, and the lowering springs from Prodrive/Eibach make the world of difference to the feel of the car.
No if you plan to do things like exhaust, remap, suspension etc.
However test driving bog standard cars may leave you feeling a bit underwhelmed.- Theres some massive differences in price, £7500 to £10,000 for a 2005 model. Why?
Because some people are dreamers, and the mileage on them varies so much that people just kind of put their finger in the air to get an idea of price.
Finally, some questions specifically for ScoobyDoo69:
- What do I need to sound like yours? Is the Blitz Nur Spec a full system or just a backbox? Does the SSQV affect performance or risk any damage to the engine/turbo?
I have... ported manifold and stainless up pipe from Harvey Smith. Long 3" Decat bell mouth downpipe from Hayward and Scott, Blitz Nur Spec R system, which has been modified at the centre section end to be a true 3" System as they normally taper to 2.5" to fit the standard systems. HKS SSQV is blocked off completely now, but I did love the sound. It just got annoying on track days constantly going off. Around town it was awesome, but it did make the car over fuel between changes, resulting is massive bangs from the exhaust and often huge flames- What have you done to your front grill, is it a full replacement or have you just debadged it?
I have cut the badge holder out, shaved the grille and resprayed.
So excited!!
Hope that helps!
For what its worth G4orce, I have a full turboback 3" non resonated Cobrasports system, I recently changed the 4" jap angles rear box for a straight 4.5" exit and sounds a little different but only slightly more bassy compared to this clip which I made a few months ago.
Sounds very nice sir
I try!
Bit of Subaru news, went to see the BRZ on Saturday. Didn't get a test drive. But very impressed on just looking at it.
I think it looked really nice. Interior was great, seats were great, the rear seats usable with the ability to fold them for bigger boot space (which was decent enough.) It's very low slung. The engine is really low in the engine bay. Seating position feels excellent. The only let downs for me are the rear lights, horrible looking standard radio, and the wheel gap. Other than that, I'm really looking forward to having a go in (a hopefully manual) one!
Bit of Subaru news, went to see the BRZ on Saturday. Didn't get a test drive. But very impressed on just looking at it.
I think it looked really nice. Interior was great, seats were great, the rear seats usable with the ability to fold them for bigger boot space (which was decent enough.) It's very low slung. The engine is really low in the engine bay. Seating position feels excellent. The only let downs for me are the rear lights, horrible looking standard radio, and the wheel gap. Other than that, I'm really looking forward to having a go in (a hopefully manual) one!
Kosta, you have a reply on SN for your struts,
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Good new, spoke to Graham Walker and they are covering whatever new parts it needs and will cover the costs of getting it fitted up to £35 per hour
Great news. Get them to confirm what other modifications the vehicle has for definite! And also if it has been mapped in anyway!
These pics from the Northern Big One on Sunday stood out to me in a post on Scoobynet, really like them:
The widearch 2 door newage is awesome, and the new saloon is stunning!
The widearch 2 door newage is awesome, and the new saloon is stunning!
My boot was like that until the Type UK badge decided to abandon boot!
Will be getting the WRX and Impreza off next too
Will be getting the WRX and Impreza off next too
Which rear diffuser are you thinking of?
Hawkeye top spoiler is a good one, just make sure it's a genuine one and stuck on properly!
Hawkeye top spoiler is a good one, just make sure it's a genuine one and stuck on properly!
Not a big fan of the HT Autos rear one - it's a bit too aggressive unless you're slammed with wide wheels etc, but do like the standard Hawkeye one.
Done your headlights yet?
Done your headlights yet?
Good job sir!
When I did mine I just took the orange out. Didn't bother with making them black, but they will look very nice on yours
When I did mine I just took the orange out. Didn't bother with making them black, but they will look very nice on yours
They are silly quiet as standard.
Any pics? Plans for it?
Any pics? Plans for it?
Nope, the tyres will be fine. Just try and get them to wear down all together by swapping them around and buy a complete new set then. Helps the balance of the car more than anything.
PPP really isn't going to annoy anyone's neighbours, there are louder diesels Plus there's no point in the PPP these days, just get a decent exhaust system (second hand) and remap, more power, better under the curve torque, just better and cheaper
Sound system wise, take the rear speakers out, they're pants! Put some decent 6.5" component speakers upfront, plus a decent amount of sound proofing on the door cards to stop rattling, and of course on the door skin, decent double din touch screen headunit, maybe an amp, and sorted. Or even add a small under seat sub, or one better a decent 10" sub in the boot.
PPP really isn't going to annoy anyone's neighbours, there are louder diesels
Plus there's no point in the PPP these days, just get a decent exhaust system (second hand) and remap, more power, better under the curve torque, just better and cheaper Sound system wise, take the rear speakers out, they're pants! Put some decent 6.5" component speakers upfront, plus a decent amount of sound proofing on the door cards to stop rattling, and of course on the door skin, decent double din touch screen headunit, maybe an amp, and sorted. Or even add a small under seat sub, or one better a decent 10" sub in the boot.
You can fit 6.5" in there. Using either home made spacers or I believe the Vauxhall Corsa 6.5" spacers work
Exhaust wise, find yourself a Prodrive downpipe, and something like a Revolution cat back exhaust (very quiet.)
Exhaust wise, find yourself a Prodrive downpipe, and something like a Revolution cat back exhaust (very quiet.)
Scoobynet is a bit awkward at times, but a very good resource.
Nasioc.com is awesome though.
Not sure of exact figures, sorry. Just get on either of those forums, sign up and search
Nasioc.com is awesome though.
Not sure of exact figures, sorry. Just get on either of those forums, sign up and search
About 280 mixed driving. But I go into the fuel light. You have 2 gallons (9 litres) left on the fuel light. It's a 60 litre tank. So from full to fuel light you use about 50 litres.