Jay762 Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Its been a while since the we had to let our STI go but this weekend we put a deposit down on a replacement. Looking to collect a 2.0 rx hatch automatic with 156bhp of snarling death under the hood this weekend :) It has about 38k on the clock in dark grey metallic with alloys and rear parking sensors will be fitted before collection. In answer to the question why go from a 330bhp manual to a 156bhp auto, well here is the plan... The elderly inlaws have an 1988 auto Camry which is still going but will need quite a bit of money spent in the not too distant future, being the still very independant / proud pensioners they are actually helping them out takes a bit of cunning - the idea is we get this motor for a short while then pass it on to them when we get something a bit tastier. That being said it hasnt stopped me compiling quite a shopping list... Stainless steel exhaust system (thanks GMI!! http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/14125-gminsites-wrx-hatch/#entry86741) Wheel refurb Continentals all round PIAA wipers Subaru boot liner Subaru rear fender guard LED lights STI centre console (as it has a slide closure for the cup holders) Mirror closure module and loom Carbon splitter S.O.C stickers and mudflaps to put them on... trying to justify a strut brace - (again thanks GMI) Also the dash only has a fuel guage tacho and rev counter no temp guage so was thinking about an STI / WRX pod conversion as I dont think guages down the a pillar will win the inlaws over Will upload some photos as soon as we get it home :D 1
Scooby Pete Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Welcome back to the fold :) You going for a 2015 STI after that?
Jay762 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Posted May 18, 2015 Cheers matey... No it will still be a hatch - missus doesnt like the saloons - but I cant complain I do like the hatch myself and when the classic project comes along she wont be that interested ;) 1
Gambit Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 About !Removed! time ;) Are you going to let your missus drive :D But look forward to the pictures mate :)
Jay762 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Posted May 25, 2015 OK here are some pics - it will need the wheels refurbed as one has been seriously curbed and is probably the reason the inside of the tyres are scrubbed so a x4 wheel alignment will be on the cards prior to replacing those. Also found a 10 cd changer under the seat - a little brucie bonus the garage hadn't mentioned :P It has sat nav, Bluetooth car kit, multi CD changer, HID lights, windscreen wiper deicer units, 17 inch rims and leather seats - I have to check but I believe these are all optional dealer upgrades. Have already added a subaru boot liner and rear bumper guard as the pooch will now occupy the luggage space - a guard may be the next thing if she decides she is too good to ride coach :) 2
Jay762 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Posted May 25, 2015 Engine is covered in green stuff which dirt and dust has now firmly attached itself - cannot work out if it is coolant or not from a split pipe that has not been cleaned off but id does seem to be everwhere?? Opinions? some white gunk here but I think that is where grease from the Battery terminals has been jet washed?
stants Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Airbox off already ! Dunno about the green stuff, looks a bit more waxy than coolant staining ?
Scoobyghost Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Is it the stuff they use to test for air con leaks?
Gambit Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Car looks good mate. Yeah i'd have said same as Ghost possible had an aircon leak.
Jay762 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Posted May 25, 2015 Airbox off already ! Dunno about the green stuff, looks a bit more waxy than coolant staining ? Yup it was a case of - hmm are they HID's or not... well whilst Im here ill check the filter - ooh that comes off easily and all of a sudden there were 3 great big pieces of plastic sat on the drive :) - I think it would look a lot tidier with a cone and some piping but I would have to sort the casing breathers into a proper bottle as they all seem to feed into a big plastic box where the turbo cars I/C would be. Right Ill get stuck in with the jizer
stants Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 So will you be running down the strip at pod this year then Jay ? ☺
Jay762 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Posted May 25, 2015 So will you be running down the strip at pod this year then Jay ? ☺ Hefty chortle - the only way I would be anything other than entertaining would be at a break out event - that way I could get the several car lengths required to be competitive - on the plus side the in-laws have just seen it and it has been well received so given a bit of time and maybe letting them borrow it for a bit to get used to it there should be no issue when it comes to handing it over. Much as it hasnt got the turbo, having been out in it a couple of times now you dont bother with the brakes - just get up to speed, sling it into corners and boot it, handling is softer than the STI but it still grips like s*** to a blanket :) 1
Jay762 Posted June 6, 2015 Author Posted June 6, 2015 Went to get a four wheel alignment check done as the tyres are scrubbed on the inside, had the car on the ramps and most looks good underneath - exhaust will need to be replaced not blowing at the moment but all very rusty and found oil on the nearside steering rack boot, had a feel and it doesn't appear to have been split but it will need further investigation to find out where it is coming from
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