Flowman Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I bought a new WRX STi in silver and just had to join the club. It's my second Subaru, the last one was a 2005 WRX which I loved. I sold it about 4 years ago but always vowed I would return to the brand. I like the good honest ruggedness of the cars and the pure driving experience, so I am looking forward to many happy years with my new one and some fun experiences along the way. First big trip will be a drive up to Scotland for Hogmanay, I hope it snows! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartie Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Welcome to the club we like pics so we do haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowman Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Collecting the car next week so pics to follow.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Welcome to the Forum and all the best with the car. I have a 2017 model and I love it, I know you will too. Bring it to Scotland and enjoy the snow. Finger crossed for a a white Xmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Wotcha and welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowman Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Thanks for the welcomes. Looking forward to a snowy trip to Scotland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowman Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Richie T, do they come with satnav as standard? I didn't read the spec too closely and it is not obvious from the stuff available online. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Not as standard but you can upgrade to get the slot for the memory card for the satnav. You won't be disapointed though im sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowman Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Thanks RichieT. I visited the dealer today who mentioned a Subaru approved power upgrade (10bhp +), obviously I said yes! I wonder if any owners have the same (probably a stupid question) and if they have any feedback on things like torque, fuel consumption and insurance. And the extra grunt of course..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 3 hours ago, Flowman said: Thanks RichieT. I visited the dealer today who mentioned a Subaru approved power upgrade (10bhp +), obviously I said yes! I wonder if any owners have the same (probably a stupid question) and if they have any feedback on things like torque, fuel consumption and insurance. And the extra grunt of course..... I'm not sure what the power upgrade is, do you know what exactly is being done to get the additional 10 bhp. I have asked my dealer ona few occassions for details of upgrades however they appear to want to play them down. I'll assume that they don't mess with the warranty. I have asked about an axle back exhaust and they have said that they will have a look into it. I think they need to check with Subaru U.K. before suppling or fitting anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowman Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 @RichieT: Yes, the dealer quoted a Subaru approved upgrade that did not affect the warranty. Apparently it's an ECU thing. I will let you know when I find out more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowman Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Car arrived at dealership today, pdi monday/tuesday! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 It looks the mutts nutts. Looks good in the slower silver colour too. ;-) You will have loads of fun in it. Enjoy. I put wind deflectors on the doors and mud flaps on too, two good accessories if your thinking about extras. IMO of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowman Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Thanks, looking forward to hitting the road 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowman Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 I am now the owner of a new WRX STi, so off to another thread now :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowman Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Richie T said: I'm not sure what the power upgrade is, do you know what exactly is being done to get the additional 10 bhp. I have asked my dealer ona few occassions for details of upgrades however they appear to want to play them down. I'll assume that they don't mess with the warranty. So the answer is that Subaru supply a disc to the dealer (admin charge £10) who can then download its contents on to my ECU, one shot only, at a cost of: wait for it, £1,000! For 10 bhp! I changed my mind until I know more abot torque figures andfuel consumption. Anyone driven a carvwith the upgrade? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Ouch, that is a bit of a hit for just 10BHP. TBH, with the power you have at hand you wont need the extra BHP, trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kershaw-330s Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Richie T said: I'm not sure what the power upgrade is, do you know what exactly is being done to get the additional 10 bhp. I have asked my dealer ona few occassions for details of upgrades however they appear to want to play them down. I'll assume that they don't mess with the warranty. So the answer is that Subaru supply a disc to the dealer (admin charge £10) who can then download its contents on to my ECU, one shot only, at a cost of: wait for it, £1,000! For 10 bhp! I changed my mind until I know more abot torque figures andfuel consumption. Anyone driven a carvwith the upgrade? Pffff £1000 just for a generic reflash / map I know pro r used to do the scooby approved upgrades on the hatch and 2012 sedan didn't they do a 320 and 340 pack I can't remember now, Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz-RSK Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I am waiting to find out whether mine has this upgrade. The trouble is, I've not driven another WRX so I can't comment whether it is different or even whether it makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kershaw-330s Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Check to see if it has an uprated filter or a oe one I would assume they would change it if it had the upgrade , also I would have thought somewhere in your paper work it should say Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz-RSK Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Thanks chap. I'll take a look. No, there is nothing in the paperwork. But that wouldn't surprise me if it was completed "in-house". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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