classic mica Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 And we will do our best to keep that temptation there for you Mica ;) One thing I am gutted about is didn't manage to get any meets done with my classic, recent mods and all too including exhaust! However mr's getting new job means tbh she no longer needs her car which I often used as my daily etc, then I also have 40 mile a day journey on my working days, which has forced me to take the decision. Got a new car today and without taking anything away from the scooby, I Love it!, E280 CDI 06 plate, very pokey (obviously not as much as the sub), but spending approx 7 hours also in a car, I'm sure I've made the right choice for now. I will be on here often to view the temptations 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 No time like the present 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dando1 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Poured 1 of 2 REDEX treatments into full tank of juice. Cars on 118K so need to clean the girl up ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Does not harm to to chuck some in and give it some beans to force it round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil3822 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Done a few hundred miles in my Forester this week for work. Going to lose my licence at this rate though as overtaking is to much fun. (Safely of course.) Did notice while at the drive through for McDonalds the when idling it was making a weab, weab, weab noise. Sounds like a belt but it increases in frequency as I increase the revs. Don't really hear it driving at speed, just when stationary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Went to a longlife dealer in Middlesbrough to get quote for a new exhaust. Was quoted 450 + the cost of two tail pipes for a catback system. Which would probably turn put nearer to 550-600 quid. Wasnt very impressed really, he didnt really seem very confident and I got the impression that he hasnt worked on many subaru's. Think i will go elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Went to a longlife dealer in Middlesbrough to get quote for a new exhaust. Was quoted 450 + the cost of two tail pipes for a catback system. Which would probably turn put nearer to 550-600 quid. Wasnt very impressed really, he didnt really seem very confident and I got the impression that he hasnt worked on many subaru's. Think i will go elsewhere. You know where to go mate...... Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 You know where to go mate...... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk yeah its just so out of the way for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyXV Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 got some brackets for my two pot rears, so they can finally go on glued to football manager 16 aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 yeah its just so out of the way for me. I wasn't much closer than you mate, but glad I went there Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Anyone have experience of this brand of winter's before? https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/cooper/weathermaster-wsc/215-60-r16-99t-417887 £37 a corner seems crazy cheap bargaintatsic :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I wasn't much closer than you mate, but glad I went there Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah its either going to be Ashington Longlife, or AAS Exhausts in Newcastle, - I've heard good things about them. Anyone have experience of this brand of winter's before? https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/cooper/weathermaster-wsc/215-60-r16-99t-417887 £37 a corner seems crazy cheap bargaintatsic :P Does seem a good price mate, No idea if they are any good though haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Yeah its either going to be Ashington Longlife, or AAS Exhausts in Newcastle, - I've heard good things about them. Does seem a good price mate, No idea if they are any good though haha I'm thinking any winter tyre should be better than summer tyres in the cold? Plus it's not a 'bargain' brand as such, more mid-range? Who knows - might give them a try though as can get a full set of 4 plus new steel rims for £300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Anyone have experience of this brand of winter's before? https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/cooper/weathermaster-wsc/215-60-r16-99t-417887 £37 a corner seems crazy cheap bargaintatsic :P Grrr they are up to £60 today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Grrr they are up to £60 today oh i hate that mate... annoying. Anyone ever had a Powerflow exhaust? Similar to Longlife? would you recommend? I've got as quote for 550 from a powerflow dealer in Newcastle. I think he's called the Exhaust dr. lol hah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideSam Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Well I've been away for a few days for a friend's 21st (the £70 Saxo made it to Reading and back without any problems by the way) hence my lack of waffle for a while. Anywhoo, I went back to start the GTB up today and it's developed a really horrible rattle from somewhere around the n/s head. I've got a spare set of heads so they could just be changed what I don't have is somewhere, realistically, to do the work over winter and to rent somewhere round here for the time to do it would be another £500+ easily. I've come to the conclusion that I'm going to have to cut my losses on it and move on. Trying to keep it is nearly impossible. But don't worry, I'll still be getting another Subaru. I'm just debating between a brat or a non turbo gen 1 legacy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Well I've been away for a few days for a friend's 21st (the £70 Saxo made it to Reading and back without any problems by the way) hence my lack of waffle for a while. Anywhoo, I went back to start the GTB up today and it's developed a really horrible rattle from somewhere around the n/s head. I've got a spare set of heads so they could just be changed what I don't have is somewhere, realistically, to do the work over winter and to rent somewhere round here for the time to do it would be another £500+ easily. I've come to the conclusion that I'm going to have to cut my losses on it and move on. Trying to keep it is nearly impossible. But don't worry, I'll still be getting another Subaru. I'm just debating between a brat or a non turbo gen 1 legacy! Thats really !Removed! news Sam :(. You've not had much luck with it have you! I keep my fingers crossed every morning at the moment that the slight piston slap clears up by the end of the road. Engine light has flickered on a couple of times recently too. You going to break it up or pass on as one piece? On a positive note, a gen 1 leggy sounds cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideSam Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 It's probably not been my best purchase. At least I can say I've had one! I'll pass it on in one- I could make a lot more breaking it but if I could do that, I'd probably just fix it again It's got quite a number of spare parts- it's all there to be a really nice car it just needs time. So I'm thinking putting it up at £1100 is fair to start with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Yeah sounds like a good starting point, test the waters. Hopefully there is someone down your way who is looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Had the second cat replaced with 3 inch. Not 100% with it though as they have left some of the stock exhaust system between the de-cat and the cat back exhaust so it goes down pipe to 3 inch to stock back to 3 inch. Made a big difference to noise without the cat. Really glad I have a resonator now. Need to take it out for a drive and get it mapped before I will know about power. Spoken to the guy and he will finish it all when I go for the downpipe so should be happy when I get round to getting it finished. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 These arrived today ☺ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastboy67 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Cool bulbs mate I take it they will give off a bright white light. Let us know how you get on with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Where did you get the osram bulbs from Jay ? My car doesn't seem to like the eBay special LED sidlights and keeps blowing them after a couple of months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyXV Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 off work so went for a drive bumped into this: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Cool bulbs mate I take it they will give off a bright white light. Let us know how you get on with them. Yup they do work really well - had them on my last hatch I did some before and after shots looking front / side on but I shall do some of the beam shots at night this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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