Who here owns a Subaru?

Brendy, thanks for the map, used it on my car tonight, difference is night and day feels ridiculously fast and genuinely scared me :p

I still need to run learning mode but all seems fine

Did you ever tweak it further?

Need to get it on the RR, next plan is green cotton filter.
 
just thought i would drop in a picture of my first scooby a GX sport.

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I know this is an awful question and i'm expecting a million conflicting responses but...

My oil is getting low and i'm going to get it changed, but what do you guys recommend? It is a standard WRX STi 2.0 and is predominantly used on the road for comuting and I hope a couple of trackdays next year. My search has lead me to the following in order of best to worse: (Top to bottom.)

Millers CFS
Motul 300V
Fuchs XTR
Motul 6100
Shell Helix

I believe its currently its using Castrol Magnatec which a lot of Subaru owners aren't too keen on. (Its the only oil I could find listed on any receipts...)

So, what should I get? What do you use?

here's a picture of my freshly washed baby for your troubles: :D

 
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Many opinions depending on who you speak to and price. Motul 300V like the others has different types. Call Alyn at AS Performance, he'll tell you what he recommends for your driving style, car and excellent prices and delivery. This topic has been done to death on Scoobynet. I use Motul myself, if it was good enough for SWRT then it is good enough for me. My mate has used Millers in the past.
 
leej23 said:
just thought i would drop in a picture of my first scooby a GX sport.

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I hope donuts were performed on those low grip areas ;)

Relentless81 said:
Are the 2.5's as unreliable as the internet makes out?
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They can be yes! Truth of the matter is, once they've had the head gasket done / forged pistons / remap they are fine.

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Christ that is quick,

more info please.......
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Scooby power bro ;) :D

Looking clean KiNgPiN83!http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/member.php?u=17236
Oil wise I used to use the Motul 300V 10W50, but thought it too thick for the winter so have Fuchs 10W40 in it at the moment.

Was at a Subaru dyno day on Saturday, couple of videos below:

Bit of mild anti lag:

 
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I'm currently refurbing my old alloys to use for winter, going to go for Orange on one side and Red on the other. Thought I may as well be extra lairy seeing as the Bentley can be used for more classier occasions:p
 
Do these Type RA's really do 0-60 in 4 secs?

What other STI's have the same performance? Seems to be a few different types of STI's. Anything to know about these? How often do they need engine rebuilds? Costs to maintain?

Just looking into each car on my checklist. Would have an old scoobie but it is going to have to be Sonic Blue to catch my eye.
 
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Rybo89 said:
Do these Type RA's really do 0-60 in 4 secs?

What other STI's have the same performance? Seems to be a few different types of STI's. Anything to know about these? How often do they need engine rebuilds? Costs to maintain?

Just looking into each car on my checklist. Would have an old scoobie but it is going to have to be Sonic Blue to catch my eye.
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No not 4 seconds flat. But they're light, short geared and feel quick. The old Type RAs that is..

Newer ones you can get like the bugeye STi will do 0-60 in the 4sec range with a few mods.

Like all cars they need engine rebuilds when they break :p Costs to maintain an older STi are cheap. The brakes are small, the tyres are skinny, just give them good oil regularly and ensure that they're mapped and running correctly and they're very reliable cars.
 
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