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[Jhughes40723]

Hi everyone my name is Jamie and I have just purchased a 2005 WRX 300 and... I love it! I will upload some pics after I have given her a good clean. Just one how long should I be warming her up and should the car be idle or on the move? Look forward to getting to know my car and like minded people! Cheers Jamie

[Jay762]

Wotcha and welcome :)

great car, looking forward to the photo's, the car should warm up in a short while, normally by the time I have driven a mile and a half down the road taking it easy the temp guage is at half way and that is where it stays, I tend to stay below 2500 revs whilst warming up just using the torque and changing up early but staying in a lower gear, normally 3rd / 4th so you are not straining the engine

[Jhughes40723]

I thought as much, ive never had a turbo charged beast before she is in such good nick dont want to spoil her on my watch! I will get some photos up ASAP. Is the temp gauge on the dash oil tempor coolant temp?

[Gambit]

Hi mate welcome to the forum. And I'm also looking foward to some pictures ;)

And it's oil temperature next to the rev's

[Jay762]

Is the temp gauge on the dash oil tempor coolant temp?

stick a photo up and it can be confirmed - if it has an oil can symbol or oil can and thermometer its for the oil if it has a thermometer on its own is tends to be for the water / coolant

[Subaru Owners Club]

Hi Jamie - Welcome to the Subaru Owners Club! :D

[Jhughes40723]

I will get some photos up today after work! Got some STI decals and badges to remove first!!!!! I know it's blasphemy, they are everywhere badges on front and rear decals down the side. Thanks for the help guys!!

[Jay762]

each to there own - some prefer a sleeper look, nothing wrong with that at all ;)

[Gambit]

Agreed I have nothing wrong with sticker's on car's I have them myself. Anyone who has been in a carclub will see and not like what someone's car has had done with a bodykit or sticker's. But to moan about it like another forum I use is beyond me :D

And they should do there self's a favour and go buy a Toyota Prius :D

(RANT OVER) :D

[Jhughes40723]

I have no issue with stickers, if they wrent STI stickers... the car is not an STI and in my opinion having the Badges too is a couple of steps to far? I am keeping all the 300 decals its just the STI branding i want to remove.

[Gambit]

I would be the same to be fair with it not being an STI :D

[Jhughes40723]

Used a hair dryer on the drivers side looking good, takes a while dont want to damage the paint work!

[Gambit]

I took some off mine before putting some back on :)

If your stuck with the glue on after, petrol or WD40 worked for me. Was shocked how clean WD40 made it look lol, and no damge to the paint work

[Jhughes40723]

Thanks Gambit WD40 worked a treat all STI badges and stickers are off, i will wash her tomorrow and post some Pics ASAP.

[Gambit]

Thanks Gambit WD40 worked a treat all STI badges and stickers are off, i will wash her tomorrow and post some Pics ASAP.

:D No problem. And look forward to seeing some picture's.

[Jhughes40723]

As promised my WRX 300:

[Gambit]

Very nice mate. So any mod's or change's planned ?

[Jhughes40723]

Not sure Gambit, she is so clean I mean immaculate I'm very happy, she has pro sport gauges BC coil overs and K&n filter. Not really sure if she needs anymore? I think I will leave it a little time until I'm used to her! Any suggestions?

[Gambit]

I'v just fitted some Pro sport gauge's in mine :D Evo serie's.

other then maybe a set of fog cover's I would put on I can't think of anything else, but I'm sure in time would find of, or think about doing something before long ;)

[Jhughes40723]

Yes Gambit I would like a set of fog covers. I have had a quick look on eBay they are quite expensive I would like a blue set or maybe Carbon? Any suggestions?

[Gambit]

Blue!.... Unless your going to carbon effect few part's of the car. You have gone for the clean look, I would keep it that way myself.

And I told you there is alway's some mod's to add :D

Will start on the inside next ;)

[Jhughes40723]

I think yet again you are right, I want blue fog light covers maybe a WRX sticker? But they need to be the right price. I am sure the 300 is meant to come with fog light covers anyway Lol! I will look for a set but definitely blue!

[Gambit]

There not cheap I know. I have a Blobeye and a Bugeye in the garage and would like fog cover's for both. Just got roof scoop's for them both, but had a nightmare with the spraying for the Bugeye. Got it on the blobeye fine. And again I know there not for everyone  but I like it with them on. Will upload some pictures when I get chance. Woop's went off subject there :D

 

I just keep checking eBay for fog's I don't mind spraying them myself but would like some that have already been sprayed the same colour :D And think WRX in white will still look smart.