mfnick

Hey guys, I've finally picked her up! Started a thread for it here - http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/2353-mfnicks-blobeye-impreza/ What do you think?

Finally picked it up on Friday. Absolutely loving it! Always wanted a Impreza STi and the Blobeye is my favourite of the newage models so had to be the one to get. Managed to find a really nice condition one with only 63500 on it from 2003 :) . Had to be blue too ;) Better pics will follow, these were quick ones with my Phone. Not had a proper blast in it yet. Went straight to see my bro's for the weekend after picking it up (my nephew now thinks its the coolest car ever :) ). But done some 'point and squirt' driving in it and the acceleration is something else! Cant wait to see how it handles in the dry when pushing on. Its had a fast road geo setup already done, the old owner said he'd had it set to be quite neutral with the ability to slide the back end out a bit. Need a big open space to test. Surprised just how comfy it is too, although it has got coilovers fitted. Current spec: Boost Solenoid BC coilovers with Fast Road geo setup 2 point strut brace Full exhaust system with down pipe cat delete K&N Filter Remap to 332bhp and 330ftlb Ugraded discs and EBC pads all round. As for my future plans, im going to get a front splitter (seen a couple with them and finishes the front off nicely). I'm going to change the alloys I think, not keen on these really. Not looked into them a great deal yet but from my small amount of browsing I'm loving the Rota's I'm seeing. Some of the Revolution ones I've seen are very nice too. Also seen a few with de-ambered and black headlamps which I really like so looking to source some of those at some point. Going to look into upgrading the rest of the braking system too as they feel pretty spongy and don't really slow the car until you push on the pedal pretty hard - although I am getting used to this. Might get a proper induction kit too. Will get it mapped with this just to eek that tiny bit more power out and get some overrun pops and crackles mapped in too. Apart from that all my money will be spent keeping it in as good condition as possible, keeping it well maintained and to continue to increase its handling capabilities.

Well, as promised here's a pic of it from the ad! http://imageshack.us/f/835/zc9l.jpg/ This wait is killing me haha!

Thanks Gambit! Pics will follow as soon as I've picked her up. I tried taking some after viewing it but after inspecting the car, the test drive, seeing the paperwork and just having a good chat to the current owner it'd gone dark. And my phones camera is rubbish in the dark. I'll post one of the ad pics later. :)

Thanks guys. Turns out I don't need to even look at those now anyway. Just been to see one, '03 plate, not much over 63000 miles, blue Blobeye STi uk with a couple of choice mods mapped to 332bhp. It was mint and bloke who owned it seemed like a really top lad. Deposit paid :D Won't be picking it up for a few weeks - was over my budget (decided it was worth it for mileage, mods and condition) and need the money from my sale first so gave him a healthy deposit to remove it from sale while I get it together. Going to be a loooooooong 3-4 weeks. Still, extremely happy!!! Can't wait!

Hi, thanks mate! :) Yea. I'm browsing all sales on all sites at the moment haha. I had a few lined up to view this weekend but some have sold already! Still got a couple still to see though. Yea, I keep hearing that about the PPP, but ive noticed the price difference between one with and without isn't much really (usually less than the cost of a licence and remap on standard) while ive been looking so thinking I am as well get one with so I can go a bit longer without splashing more cash modding it as soon. But we'll see. I have been looking at some already modified which look good and wold be ideal since itd save me the trouble for a while. One has 350bhp, but I've heard the stock gearbox and internals can give at that so I'm a bit wary of buying that one. Another has 340bhp on a refurbed vf35 plus it has a switchable map so I can run 265 for normal driving which sounds great. Only problem is it has over 90k miles. But it has had loads of work done (wear and tear stuff) with receipts so should be ok. Better to have one you knows been looked after than one without much history eh? Anyway, I'm rambling. Thanks for the welcome. I would like to ask though I keep reading differing views on. Is it a big problem if it has mods (exhaust and air filter) but no proof of a remap? I've read that it can cause problems but there's a really good one that fits my spec perfectly but like I say, it has mods but no info on any mapping? Just how bad is it to have one modded but not mapped? Should I leave it well alone? Depending on how much i can haggle him down i can budget to have it remapped myself within a month but could the damage already have been done? Thanks!

Hi guys and gals. Currently/used to own a Civic Type R Facelift EP3. Just sold it this weekend (he's picking it up at the end of the month) and got the cash together to finally get myself a Impreza STi. A car I've wanted for as long as I can remember. Found this site on google and your car sale thread is fantastic where it lists all the ones for sale. Saves some messing about on ebay. I also on Scoobynet, but good to have access to as many different opinions and as much info as possible so thought I'd join here too. Plus it's a bit too big over there and very easy to get lost in all the noise. Just in case anyone's interested I'm after a Blobeye STi Type UK with FSH and proof of cambelt change(s). Must be WR blue! Preferably with PPP but been told many times not to get too hung up on that so looking at standard ones too. If it's a standard STi with a aftermarket stainless exhaust and remap all the better. Anyway, that's me. Howdo :-)