Renman8957 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 can't get over the Subaru itch, I've tried twice already with a blobeye 1.6 that couldn't pull the skin off custard but sounded right, and a blue bugeye with a constant list of issues from the previous owners that just kept growing every time one issue was sorted. This time, I'm hoping I've got it right. Spotted on marketplace one day when I was bored in work I knew I was screwed right away Spec is as follows: Prodrive kit with Certificate Alloy wheels powder coated Indiglow dash kit Pioneer double-din headunit with sub in boot Japspeed full exhaust system, including up-pipe Japspeed alloy intercooler Cruise Improved Craft gearknob Greddy Type FV blow off valve Perrin Wing Stabilisers SARD Rising Rate Fuel Pressure regulator Greddy Profec b-spec II boost controller, boosting safely at 1.2 bar on high & 0.7 bar on low Blitz oil cap Picked it up 2 weeks ago and been loving it since. Only issues I'm having (hoping not to laugh at this later) is a squeaky power steering belt (already bought, but alternator bolt is looking pretty stripped so not going to be fun) and blow off valve not setup correctly. Will be going to a local subaru nut/expert for a remap at some point hopefully. It's loud enough as it is with the baffle in the exhaust, I made the mistake of taking it out and going for a late night run, it went straight back on afterwards. Theres only so much I'm sure my neighbours can take. Cheeky lowball offer on an HKS induction kit worked out, fitted this afternoon along with a set of Philips Extreme Vision headlight bulbs, noticeable difference for now but will need to get a headlight restore kit soon. Replaced the belts last week, managed to get the alternator bolt out with a bolt removal kit thanks to the mashed head on it, replaced with an ebay replacement, no more squeal Fitted a standard Recirc valve, heard from a few people they run better so may sell the Greddy off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renman8957 Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 My previous 2 Imprezas were: A 1.6 non-turbo, I didn't do the stickers and it was cheap ok! actually sounded pretty good too, then the next winter: A 2001 Bugeye that was definitely a project, just too much of a project for me as a daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROSSCOSM Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Hi mate looks a cracker you’ve got there I feel your pain I had a bugeye which was a bit of a nightmare, still loved it anyway but lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renman8957 Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 The bugeye had been neglected by previous owner, all exhaust gaskets needed changed for a start, one hadn't even been put in. Constant fault finding did my head in, this one is a whole other ball game so far thankfully. Well looked after, any mods were done properly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROSSCOSM Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Awesome mate that’s a good start then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROSSCOSM Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 You can get the alternator bolt and the wee bit it screws into from import car parts fairly cheap mate easy to replace anaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renman8957 Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Sorted already, freezing this morning it was squealing a little so must need adjusted a little more than I did at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROSSCOSM Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Aw yeah if I had read your post properly I’d have seen that 🤣 duh subaru drivers eh hahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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