New member got my first Impreza

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So I'm seriously chuffed with my new purchase. I have an immaculate 96 wrx sti and so far all I can say is wow! Joined in the hope of coming across other local (Eastbourne) owners. Also should I need to know anything I'm guessing this is the place to go!

[BoozyDave]

Hi mate

Welcome to the club

Glad you are enjoying the car, they just put a massive smile on your face.

Have you got any pics?

[Gambit]

Hi mate welcome to S.O.C as boozy said any pictures would be great. We like our pictures on here. And hopefully this will be the place for you we have a great community that im proud to be a part of [emoji4]

[Pommy]

Hi mate, welcome to the club, definitely a friendly bunch here, get involved

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Thanks guys! How do I get pics on? I'm doing this from my phone and can't see any upload options.

[Jay762]

Wotcha and welcome - we have a few members down your way  - and a possible BBQ in the pipeline - echo the others,immaculate classic - get the camera out!! :)

[Jay762]

best to upload to photobucket or an equivalent then you can share high res shots

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Got pics, can't see how to get them on?

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Hopefully this has worked. What do you think folks?

[Tlag]

Hi and welcome. That's a really tidy looking example.

The best tip I can give you is this. When you start the car up from stone cold, just sit there for a few moments. Take the time to do your belt up, check mirrors change radio station etc. when you drive off, don't get onto boost until the water temp gauge shows it's at normal temp. These cars will handle boost straight away, but over a period of time, you will get problems if you continually do it.

Also, when you reach the end of a journey, don't just pull over, pull the handbrake and turn the engine off. Let all the fluids settle and give it time for all the oil temps to stabilise. Turning off too soon is one of the turbo killers. Better yet, fit a turbo timer which has an auto function. You can switch off, get out and lock up and the engine will run until it's cooled enough to be happy.

Other than that, just make sure you use the correct octane fuel. If it's a JDM import, 99 is the only option for longevity.

Have fun. Nice looking car. :)

[Gambit]

Yep can see them mate looks spot on any ideas or plans on mods or you keeping her as she is ? 

And great advice from Tlag as always :) 

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Thanks for the advice Tlag :) happily I know the guy who's had her for the past 10 years. He gave me all exactly the same advice and I shall take great care to adhere to it.

I'd always wanted to get an early one as they were my rally heroes as a young lad.

Hi Gambit. I've no plans to make any mods. All I plan to do at present is have the small blisters just appearing in the rear arches seen to before they creep round the arches. Other than that I'd like to keep her completely original. I'm sure there are perks but I think she's plenty quick enough.

[Gambit]

Sounds good to me mate. Shame about the rear arches subarus are well know for that as a problem area though but least you know she's been well looked after :D 

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Jay762 would be keen to find out about possible group meet etc :)

Gambit I think it's doing pretty well for an 18 year old. Just nip that tiny problem in the bud now and she'll be like new. I guess being garaged since she's been in the uk will have helped. Looks mint underneath.

[Pommy]

Pretty damn good for a 18 year old. Good about the rust too, would probably be worth getting some rust protection on the bottom if you are going to be using it regularly and not having it in a garage, probably worth it either way really, just take you some time but can be done cheap enough. And a great investment in the future and longevity of the car

[Checkers]

Hi Pommy. She's my weekend car really so will be keeping the miles down. It'll be garaged every night. I'd read mixed thoughts on underseal. As I had understood it unless you completely strip it down you risk simply sealing rust in. I understood the biggest problem was salt on the roads in the colder months. Thought perhaps jet washing the underside after each use would keep it ok?

[Pommy]

Its a good days work the first time, clean the underside completely, every nook and cranny and then dry it. The apply undercoat, then need spraying over every few years. Not much work really but a good investment. Just like painting its all about the prep. Minimal use should and garaging should keep it ok.

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Ok thanks a lot for the advice. I'll try and book a Sunday in a friends workshop :) would steam cleaning the underside be the best way do you think?

[Jay762]

lovely looking example you have there - steam cleaning is good - you may have to agitate any more stubborn dirt to get to a clean surface

[4758nigel]

hi mate and welcome to the site ;) nice and tidy looking car you've got there.

[Checkers]

Ok folks, thanks for all the advice so far.

I have my first question.

Can anyone tell me what might be the cause of a bit of squirrelling under heavy braking? Straight line that is. Almost like near side gripped more causing it to destabilise.

[Scooby monkey]

Tyre pressures/tyres? Sticky/lazy brakes or suspension wear and tear. Looks like a nice car tho!

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I'm going to have the brakes looked at I think. Tyres are fairly new matching Pirelli p6000's and suspension was all looked over in a garage by a friend the day I got it. It's probably nothing much but I want it to have the proper care it deserves.

[Scooby monkey]

Always nice to see a car getting the care it deserves, well done sir!

[savage bulldogs]

Clean classics are becoming increasingly difficult to find , so glad you're intend on making sure it stays in good nick . Mabye clean and wax oil the underneath instead of coating it in underseal .

as for the squirm under braking have you checked your disc's for even wear ?

As the single pot rear sliding calipers sometimes cease and cause uneven braking