Jay762 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 It was Wagonwheels - check out this wee beasty for some inspiration 328BHP and 378lbs of torque http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/1842-newbie-saying-hello-and-pics/ Has he been tweaking as I thought the s3 had about 280 - 300bhp with something like 280lbs of torque - so I think it wont be long before you could show him a clean set of mud flaps - or dirty in fact if you fancy a bit of rally crossing Farmerpug style http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rOa_i4z3rU#t=0 1
antlockyer Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 Yeah I think he's got a Miltek exhaust, some intake work, intercooler, clutch and remap. At very least he has a fuel pump to go on and another mapping. It's pretty quick, the newer ones are over 300 from the factory he said the other day. Its not a flat four though of which we have some experience but not Subaru :)
Jay762 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 gotta love the original bug - awesome!! - We have some members putting Impreza units into VW campers - allegedly they tried it in a bug but the aerodynamics gave out at 110mph and they flipped ;) By the way the Audi is being tweaked I feel a convert is on the cards, particularly if he has spent time with the flat four of the VW - just needs a little intro to some Japanese design + a little Brit tinkering the possibilities of an easy 400+ bhp and more boot space may be too much to resist :)
antlockyer Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 Thanks for the welcome. Jay my dad was looking at buying an Impreza before he got this S3 (his second) but he was concerned about service intervals and being an ex Audi employee it made sense financially to go down that route. He used to buy all the Jap mags like Banzai etc. :)
Jay762 Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 ahhh I see - does make sense if you can get a great deal and miltek exhausts are cracking pieces of kit aswell
antlockyer Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 Got it got it got it. First thing I did was fill the thing up with fuel. Its a little noisier on the motorway that I expected given how quiet it is otherwise. Feels quick and I'm interested to know what the POWER button does. 1
Gambit Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Whoop-Whoop Glad to hear you got it have you stopped smiling yet ? :D
Jay762 Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Wayhey - great to hear!! - wind noise discussions have been had when it comes to the Fozzy some use deflectors around the side windows - I think Stanton was thinking about getting some
antlockyer Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 It's just general cabin noise, the wind noise is no worse than my previous car. The Stereo is rubbish though :)
antlockyer Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 I've been looking at double din touch screen units. I'd love to get Nav built in. Just need to find the right one at the right price. 1
antlockyer Posted February 15, 2014 Author Posted February 15, 2014 100 miles so far :) Made my Mrs squeal when I hit the loud pedal and my daughter seemed to be enjoying it too. She loves the fact the rear seats recline. The mate who bought my other car used to have a legacy turbo and was getting all reminiscent :)
Gambit Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Should of have told him to look at part xing now he's bought your other one and get another Scoob ;) My missus the same is the same it's like a rape alarming going off if I get near 3.5k on the revs :D
antlockyer Posted February 16, 2014 Author Posted February 16, 2014 Gave it a bit of a clean today. You never really know a car until you've cleaned it. One bit of paint I'll have redone on the grill and there is a crease in the passenger side wing that I don't think was there before I went to lunch. Anyway I'll have that done too. Couple of bits I'd like to do under the bonnet too to get it 100%. Silver cars are a bit of a pain, look dirty quick and you can never really get that wet look going.
Jay762 Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Looking good Try this for a bit of extra protection? http://www.angelwax.co.uk/?wpsc-product=ag you'll need to go through a full clean etc - probably worth clay bar treatment then after polish put a layer of this on Salsa King has had great results with the white version http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/4744-finished-the-rest-of-the-car-off-now/
antlockyer Posted February 16, 2014 Author Posted February 16, 2014 I clayed the bonnet and got very little off it. I'd say it had been done already. Only polish I had though was some paint sure stuff which I'm not a fan of. Once the bits are done I might get some correction done although it isn't anywhere near as bad as new cars. Will get some of that wax though. Thanks.
antlockyer Posted February 17, 2014 Author Posted February 17, 2014 Managed to fix the broken overhead clock today with a bit of soldering. 1
Gambit Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Nice I always get a bit of a buzz when I do stuff like that and it works :) I have to try change my Oil Pressure Gauge sender unit today :( think it's packed up
Jay762 Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 take it you didn't get a headache with the fumes :)
antlockyer Posted February 17, 2014 Author Posted February 17, 2014 Sniffed a lot of solder fumes over the years, I think that part of my brain is missing. 1
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