Gambit Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Both great cars if you ask me :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 ok p reg sti where i live £3000 slight piston lap from cold also the turbo whistles slightly apparently not got any worse or effecting performance what do you guys think? Slight cracknin front splitter odd light blemish.cars white Any feedback greatly received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Wow sounds like a lot of money to me. Is it a rare car ? some turbos do whistle a little bit. But would want to hear it really see how bad it is. Think I found it. And I would be looking at paying less myself for it, car doesn't look bad but think it's overpriced for what it is. but then again are you part x-ing a car for it ? · 1997 Impreza STI Version 3 110,000Km· Imported in to UK in 2008· MOT October 2014· Tax end of August 2014· Nearly new Toyo Proxies all round· Recent new front discs and pads and oil and filter· Recent clutch· Earthing kit· Japspeed Decat down pipe (Original CAT supplied)· New air flow meter 07/09· Speedo converted to MPH but original millage retained· White line antiroll bars and anti-lift kit supplied and fitted by PowerStation Tewkesbury including Stage 1 handling kit alignment· Original auction sheet from Japan and export Certificate· Rear strut brace Car has a couple of minor scratches as expected from a car of this age but is a very clean example and drives excellently Always driven on Shell optimax and booster. Car does have piston slap from cold as most do but goes away also the turbo seems to whistle slightly but has not got anyworse and doesn’t affect performance. Small scrape on rear bumper Front splitter cracked Would be willing to PX depending on vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 thats the one what do you think value your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I find it hard to put value on other peoples car's. But for me I would have been looking around £2,400 to £2,800 but have seen the price shoot up over the last 6 to 8 months again on them. And thats going on what he's said in the listing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 Dont suppose you live near gloucestershire and want to earn yourself afew quid do you? be great to have a experienced owner come view my next car wih me.got another one lined up.i can give you item number if yhats not too cheeky just to get a opinion. Your a gent for all the feedback and help rare breed nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I would have been happy to have gone mate but live in between Louth and Grimsby in the middle of nowhere. I'm trying to think who's down that way I know MD Performance is down there but he's a garage so would say be too busy :( Anyone else if I remember I will post unless anyone come forward 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 no worries i have the item number if you wanna checkout my lastest find owner willing to put 12month mot on. thanks again this ones in bolton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Looks clean and tidy http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-STI-300BHP-REDTOP-QUICKSHIFT-RA-EVO-SKYLINE-GTI-TDI-HDI-/281292223184?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item417e52b2d0 I see one of the members in Wales is selling his but is priced over the £3k mark :( Heres one of our members car's I'm sure you might have seen the profile picture on here :) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-impreza-wrx-Sti-JDM-REDTOP-Original-swap-for-dc2-ep3-eg6-Px-172-182-cup-/151252765625?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item23375e0bb9 Shame he's looking at the type-r fast becoming the kids that had Saxo's upgrade car around my area ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 wow thanks for that yeah first one ive looked at before may look more closely now youve mentioned it. take a gander at this ad ended not sold 331160267765. many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 rang him its his sons so not sure on details gotta ring back.....slight rust on rear arch..apprently hes got another 1identicle going ip tonight on eBay seems abit of a trader.said he buys them then pushes them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 by any chance did you know the guy with the second sti in cardiff? hos names Rhys. if cars as he descibes sounds A1 condition if someone knew him would help my decision alot word of mouth an all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 the 2nd one is a member on here ScoobySTI http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-impreza-wrx-Sti-JDM-REDTOP-Original-swap-for-dc2-ep3-eg6-Px-172-182-cup-/151252765625?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item23375e0bb9 And I just had a quick look will try again later but thought give you an idea of the price and spec :) But I would almost say travel will be involved :( both the cars in the garage I had to travel to pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 so whoop whoop off to view a sti on sunday just spoke to the owner seems very genuine guy.Fingers crossed for me guys ill be a scooby owner in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 :D look forward to the pictures is it that one that ended ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 no bud what did you think.of that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Looked pretty smart says they accepted a best offer thats why I thought that one. I didn't read it all after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 morning guys,off to see sti sunday have got mot number and checked history and last 2mots have advised on rear subframe bushes detiorated and corrosion underneath along with brake baking plate. are the bushes expensive to buy and have fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 So my cars not sold and im car less so hoping tomorrows viewing goes ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Are you there yet ? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 can we talk need help thing ive been done my numb 07842243070 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 :( thats not good mate. Why do you think got screwed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 leaking water temp rose quivk one side rad hot other cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Yeah thats not good, could be a few things from blocked pipes to just having the leak and it draining it, or pump thermostat. To the head gasket going :( either way that should have been sorted before it was sold. :( I will bell you but my number will come up as Private I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 List here I posted for someone else you can test or look out for if it's worse case the HG Typical symptoms of a blown headgasket MAY include: -Bubbles of air coming up into your radiator (remove cap before starting) AND WHEN ENGINE COLD NEVER OPEN RAD CAP WHEN ENGINE HOT AS YOU WILL GET SCALDED run the engine they should be no air bubbles showing in the filler tank -leaking radiator -milkshake colored oil -overheating -rough running -coolant in oil- or oil in coolant -spark plug(s) that have a green tint (if green coolant). -white colored or sweet smelling exhaust. I emphasize "may" include one or more of these symptoms. A blown head gasget can go out in different areas causing differnt symptoms. There's no straight simple answer to this question. There's lots of clues you can look for. When in doubt and you have tried everthing, pull the head have the head checked out by a well established specialist first to see if the head was the proplem. This way you're not wasting your time replacing the gasket. Sometimes a blown head gasket will cause a whistling or wheezing sound,but not always.It will not always cause coolant to enter the oil,or oil to enter the coolant,but they are signs to look for.Overheating will almost always occur,Check your overflow bottle for exhaust smells. Does the car idle rougher than normal? Another clue: turn on the heater; often when the head gasket is blown an odour of coolant and synthetic rubber will emanate from the heater vents. Many of the symptoms of blown head gasket can be caused by some other problem in the cooling system, without the head gasket being damaged. Convesely, other problems with the cooling system can cause a blown head gasket and/or warped head. For example, a corroding radiator filler tank can send chunks of rust through the cooling system which take out the thermostat and water pump. If the thermostat is old, sticking and corroding, it can send those chunks through the system and take out the water pump or cause a blockage in the radiator, etc. Radiator leaks can be the primary cause, or a result, of failures in other cooling system components. Don't keep driving with the car overheated! Especially if your engine has an aluminum head, you are likely to warp it. If it is warped beyond a certain tolerance, it cannot be planed and will have to be replaced when the head gasket is replaced. There are a few simple indicators you can check for with the engine cold and not running. 1. contaminated oil, it will have a milky appearance from the coolant mixing in the oil. 2. oil on the top of the coolant inside the radiator. Having these symptoms is not always indicitaive of a blown head gasket and usually if the gastket is gone there is going to be some warping of the head and or block of the engine. There are a few other things that can give similar symptoms to the ones listed above 1. internal damage to coolant/oil galleries 2. damage to oil/coolant intercoolers if fitted 3. weakened hoses on the cooling system can cause pulsations in the coolant 4. leaking valve seals may drop oil into the chambers 5. poorly bleed cooling systems or systems where there are high loops in the coolant jacket may have some bubbling. Visual inspection of the head and gasket, involving major engine disassembly. NOTES: You can only truly confirm your suspicion by actually seeing the gasket, although precursor signs are usually evident. 1) Check your oil. If the oil on the dipstick looks like chocolate milk, then there's coolant in it, and this is the surest sign of a blown head gasket or a cracked engine block. 2) Check your radiator coolant. If it looks brownish and foamy, that usually means there's oil in your cooling system, which is another sign that a severe breakdown has occurred. 3) Visually inspect the engine for leakages of an oil/coolant mix. 4) Loss of engine coolant with no external leaks, a continuous stream of bubbles can be seen with the radiator cap off,white smoke coming from your exhaust when engine fully warmed up, and the sweet smell of coolant from exhaust. All spells signs of a head gasket blown or very close to it and SHOULD get it seen to ASAP as you will further damage your engine........... a Mechanic can find a HEAD GASKET FAILURE by a ''Sniff Test'' commonly known this is like a big eye dropper with a chemical liquid in it and it changes when mixes with coolant and that will tell you if an Internal Leak is occuring and Hydrocarbons found in mix next is a ''Compression Test'' that will tell you to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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