Alonslow

Brilliant, many thanks. Yeah, i've heard around the 'learning' but just ignored it as made little sense to me. I'm not from the digital side of cars, but i've never heard of that before. Regardless, getting a remap isn't the end of the world, at least I'm fairly open to any car. So I guess the last question, which typically creates a divide from my experience of reading others... WRX or STi? I've always had the assumption that STi comes with the superior build and performance, but is this naive of me? In reality, I'll take whatever I come across if the price is right, but should the option be available it's good to know what to keep an eye out for

Thanks, I had wondered if this would be the case. To slightly alter my question, is there models that you would suggest avoiding for the same reason? I was under the impression the older models were slightly better re modifications? I know some people suggest Jap engine over UK also, but I'll look to change all the internals etc, so I don't consider the reliability issues a factor. Obviously accell/top end differ between the two (to my understanding) so interested to hear around this, but generally question is geared around model ranges then import/export.

Hi all, hope everyone is well. I've been on here a little while, from when I previously had my 2012 STi hatch. Sadly I sold that on a few months back. However I am looking to buy a project car that I can leave on my drive and just tinker with over the weeks, months and years. I remember the STi being a lot of fun, but a bit of a pig when it come to modding, as everything required remapping. Is this true for all of the earlier models of impreza as well? Basically I'd like to try and buy myself something I am more 'free' to modify. To remove any building fears from people, I am a qualified mechanic so the car won't be destroyed through my curiosity ha ha. Thanks in advance for any replies, suggestions and advice

Selling my beloved hatch. Pretty much a standard car other than a panel filter and a cutback exhaust from Cobb which cost me the best of 1K. Really subtle exhaust and well worth the money. Gives a beautiful note and doesn't drone the cabin at all. Take a look and make a bid if you're interested. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173738669619

Hi all, Great to join the forum. Hoping I can call on some experienced minds in the future. As an ex-mechanic of 5/6 years I am pretty confident with most jobs, but the Subaru is quite a different beast in some aspects to European cars I’ve always worked on. Car wise I have a lovely STI hatchback. Purchased from an older gentleman, who bought it fully loaded. Completely standard when purchased. Only things I’ve changed are cosmetic beside a K&N panel filter. Couple of Perrin shields under the bonnet to make it look slightly less disappointing (engine looks great but the paint work and surrounding isn’t that pleasing) and of course the rally mud flaps. Stil looks fairly subtle, how I intend on keeping it. Also have a Cobb cat back system currently being shipped over. Based in London / Surrey, be great to meet others nearby.