Ash007ks

I'm in Nottingham getting ecu and car remapped till god knows when

Ok so put down two possibles :)

Join us Gem join us :), Gambit we need to get into the Facebook groups and get some.... And on that not I know potentially 3 others yay go me

Day before the remap so just checking it over, Methanol has been bought to run on as well. General health check for the car :)

I spoke to one of guys last night and he said he would come however he is looking at selling, but if he still has it he would be a defo

As soon as I'm home I'll get a pic up for you

Nick you want to use the radio live and earn, that is the best solution for voltage, don't use the amber wire as it makes no difference to performance of the gauges, this is if you want it to dim and go bright. Mine are wired up as about and the only thing nine doesn't have is the closing ceremony due to turbo timer. Hope it helps and if not pop me a pm or I'll show you Monday. Fitter new hard Y pipe and gave it a good clean.

Glad you got it mate :) yeah its a proper jasma one which is what the import boys prefer to use as it meets jap standards.

Like I said I may be able to get a few more however they won't be scoobies, I reckon if we let people know on Monday at the show then we will get some takers, gambit can you put Yorkshire one on facey b as well please

25 for the intercooler plus postage 45 for dv plus postage

I'm at work at the moment, but I shall get a picture in the morning.

Both in great nick, few fins bent but I've straightened most out, only replaced due to large sti cooler and my Hks dv been fitted

Go to halfords, get some gunk and some 2000 grit sandpaper, and wire wool and Autosol Wire wool the metal and the 2000 wet and dry it, then autosol to shine it up the rest of the bay use gunk.

NOTE: There is no pricing advice in this thread, as that changes a lot over time and with individual cars. Help me out here, peeps. Read this post, and if you have something to add, post it and I'll ammend it into this post. General STi Information (all USDM model years) The 04-07 STis all share common platform. When buying a used one, sometimes a well-maintained and unmodded car with higher miles is a better investment than a heavily modded low miles car. In fact, aftermarket parts rarely increase the value of a car compared to a stock car. Here's a checklist you can use for the STi: Is it modded? The most common modifications to the STi are powertrain and suspension mods. When I say mods, I don't mean an aftermarket spoiler or tint. I mean a mechanical alteration of the car. So, check to see if the exhaust is stock - from the turbo to the axleback. Make sure the car has its catalytic converters (any more details here, guys?). Does the car have its stock Bypass Valve (BPV) or an aftermarket Blow-Off Valve? By and large, the latter is a poor modification to the car (on the stock turbo). Another quick check is to look behind the engine on the passenger side, where the turbo and downpipe should be covered by a heatshield. If this is missing it may be a sign that the car was modded and someone tried to put it back to stock. There are a lot of bolts that make it tough to get that back on correctly. It may not be a huge deal, but it tells you a little bit about the person selling the car. Another place to check for correct heatshields is the exhaust manifold. If someone had headers on the car and decided to sell them when they sold the car, they may have been lazy and not put the heatshields back on. If the car has the balance of a factory warranty, take it to a dealership for an inspection. If the car was modded, they may deny you warranty service in the future. If the car is out of warranty, you may still wish to have the car inspected so you know more about what you're getting yourself into. How does the car sit? If the wheel gap front and back is even, the car's suspension has been futzed with. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but bear in mind that a suspension mod is likely indicative of other modifications. Stock STis have MORE wheel gap in the front than they do in the back. The stock struts and springs are black, with the exception that the 04 struts are actually pink. Stock swaybars are black for all model years. Pop the hood. Is there an aftermarket intake, intercooler, or even turbo? Check the fluid levels, especially oil and transmission fluid. They should be clean. If you have ANY doubts whatsoever about the condition of the engine, have a leakdown/compression test performed by a trustworthy mechanic. Is it complete? Does it come with everything it should come with? Lots of people slap aftermarket wheels on the car. The stock BBS wheels are fantastic pieces, and are hard to beat. Does it have its spare? Many people remove it. Does it have the front undertray? Many people also remove that. How about a huge wing on the trunk? Are the brake calipers gold (they should say "Brembo" on them)? Owner's manual? The car should come with two keys and two remotes, plus one grey key (valet key). *ASK FOR MAINTENANCE RECORDS! What's the paint look like? Subaru chose to paint our road-going rally cars with crayons. Don't be surprised if there are a few nicks and scratches. Stock colors include: World Rally Blue Pearl, Java Black Pearl (04 only), Obsidian Black Pearl (05-07), Aspen White (04-06), Satin White Pearl (07 only), Platinum Silver Metallic (04-05), Crystal Gray Metallic (05+), Steel Grey Metallic (06 only), and Urban Grey Metallic (07). How does it run/drive? The car should idle smoothly, though idle RPM can vary a bit with ambient temperature and oil weight. If you hear a "clicking" noise while running, and this clicking increases with engine RPM, the car may be throwing a bearing. That would be bad. Does the clutch really grab? Do you get a bit of shift shock? Fine, the stock clutch is a little grabby in low gears, and the gears themselves are very close ratio. The car tends to be notchy. The gearbox may feel stiff when it's cold. If the clutch is iffy or the gearbox grinds a lot, you may be looking at a large bill. How does the inside look? On the interior, the gauge cluster is amber/red from the factory with most everything else green. Don't let it freak you out. If it's all red, the car has been modded. Again, not necessarily a bad thing. The seats should be black with blue alcantara fabric inset. The STi logo should be visible. Some people dislike the stock seats and swap them out. Not necessarily a bad thing, but bear in mind the the side airbags in the STi are contained in the seats. USDM cars do not have fold-down rear seats. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW: --It is not uncommon for these cars to burn a little oil <1 quart every 3k miles --The DCCD (Driver Controlled Center Differential) is not a toy, but can turn the car into one. I'll let you read about its use elsewhere. However... --The drivetrain makes noise in these cars. Don't panic at every sound you hear. --When turning very sharply (steering wheel turned to lock), you're going to hear some noises and maybe feel a little shudder through the wheel. The car has three differentials, and they will complain about this maneuver. Place the DCCD in "Auto" or "Open" when turning in this way to reduce the complaint from the drivetrain. You're not really hurting the car. It's just a noisy bugger. --Speaking of noises, be prepared. This is NOT a Lexus. It has very little sound deadening material, and it is going to be loud. --Read this thread concerning a possible problem emerging with axle nuts. May affect all model years. --For cars on stock tires, 1) They're loud and they have stiff sidewalls. Good for performance, bad if you had road noises. 2) If it's below about 40 degrees outside, driving on stock tires is not recommended - they're summer performance tires. Snow is right out. --The types of differentials Subaru uses in the car have changed over the years. If this matters to you, the information is available if you're willing to dig. --If the brake calipers on the car look discolored - the so-called "Brownbo" effect - then the car was almost certainly on the track at some point, and heat caused the caliper paint to discolor. --The following things belong on the car, in case you're wondering: hood scoop, TMIC, big wing (except Limited), BBS wheels (except Limited), HID headlights, "STi" stamped on exhaust tip, pink STi stickers, intercooler sprayer, and the hood is made of aluminum (not the stock USDM trunk, not the fenders) --The following things do NOT come on the car from the factory: Sunroof (except Limited), window tint, leather seats (except Limited), strut bars. --The following things are optional: fog lamps, steering-column mounted boost gauge, short throw shifter, titanium shift knob, auto-dimming rearview mirror (w/ or w/o Homelink), STi all weather floor mats, security system w/ shock sensor, and wheel locks. There are various SPT parts available from the dealership as well. KNOWN ISSUES --04-07 STis are plagued by "rear strut clunk" eventually. There are lots of threads on the subject. --During highway driving, many people experience a "bobblehead" effect, being bounced around in the seat over seams in the road. This is commonly attributed to the seat springs, and can be lessened with aftermarket seats, or aftermarket springs (on the suspension, not the seats). Currently, folks including myself are testing a way of curing bobblehead cheaply. These are just general guidelines, but they apply to all STis (Limiteds are slightly different as noted, and see below). Now let's get more specific. 04 STis The OG of the USDM STi is it's most raw entrant. The 04s were somewhat lighter and a little more savage than later iterations (or so I'm told ). THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW --Did not come with a stereo from the factory, though one was available as a dealer installed option. --Did not come with floor mats. --There is an issue regarding the filters in the manifold oil line, including a TSB. --Was the only year for Java Black Pearl. --Was the only year with 5 x 100 PCD (bolt pattern) wheels (17 x 7.5") --The default torque split is 35/65 front/rear, making the car rear-biased. KNOWN ISSUES --Steering rack bushings were kinda bad from the factory, but much better ones are available --Wheel bearings tend to burn out on tracked cars --Fourth and fifth gear syncros are known to be problems and have a TSB. --The cars do NOT have an engine immobilizer theft deterrent, and as such are targets of joyriders and car thieves (buy a security system). 05 STis The last of the peanut-eye body style, the 05 is the choice of many enthusiasts. It's only slightly heavier than the 04, but the interior was freshened. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW --Comes with stereo from the factory - 6-disc in-dash changer (subwoofer optional) --Was the first model to come with 17 x 8 wheels in the 5 x 114 PCD. --Was the first model year to use an engine immobilzer theft deterrent --Java Black Pearl replaced by Obsidian Black Pearl KNOWN ISSUES --??? 06 STis The first of the "flying V grill" STis. There were a few styling updates in 06, but the cars is very similar to the 05s mechanically. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW --The only year that offered Steel Grey Metallic. --The Subaru logo badge on the trunk is held on by screws, which leave holes in the trunk if it is removed. --The first year to include the "roof vane" spoiler, which is stock. --First year of "Altezza" style brake light assemblies. --Default torque split was changed to 41/59 front/rear, increasing the front bias slightly. --Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) became standard (though owners sometimes disable them). KNOWN ISSUES --Early build 06s came with liquid-filled motor mounts that tended to break under sudden stress (launching the car, for instance). Subaru reverted to solid mounts later in the production run. There is a TSB on the liquid mounts, and Subaru will replace them if they break. 07 STis The last of the "flying V grill" STis. The last STi of this platform, as the 08 is a complete redesign. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW --iPod jack where the lighter and ashtray used to be. --First year for Satin White Pearl and Urban Grey Metallic --New Engine Control Unit (ECU) --Upgraded turbo wastegate actuator --Slightly shorter wheelbase --First model with rear seat pass-through (USDM) --Longer 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears. *The 07 model year also included the STi Limited, a run of 800 cars. They were available only in the two colors mentioned above. While mechanically the same as their standard STi brethren, Limiteds offered more sound deadening material, leather interior, front lip, sunroof, a small lip spoiler in lieu of the larger stock spoiler, black Brembo calipers, and Enkei wheels. KNOWN ISSUES --Some 07s have suffered from a hesitation issue. Subaru released a reflash for the ECU in attempt to correct the problem, but the reflash has not cured all cars with the problem. Many owners report that an aftermarket EM reflash, such as with the Cobb AccessPort, cures the issue entirely. Taken from another site :) but you get the picture. hope this helps , and welcome.

Anymore takers ???

I also Have a Turbo 2000 intercooler and baileys DV now for sale. The ECU is Still up for grabs as is the down pipe and center section.

No anti lift yet, and yeah got some from Mtec Drilled and grooved and only paid £180 for all 4 with Feroda pads. Haha do it :)

For this age, You want to be looking at service intervals 5k-10k and no more. Good oil used and Filters. Is it leaking oil from the side of the engine ( rocker gaskets) these are not overly expensive to change but yeah. Racing clutch and box. ( BS) all scoobies have Exedy as standard usually so if this what he means its rubbish, and box as him if its dog tooth etc and i bet he cant tell you the difference between a racing gearbox and a standard one. Any crunches in gears, usually reverse is a pain anyway. Rust, Arches and sills. Lightweight spoiler, if it aint carbon then its about as lightweight as bricks. Lightweight bonnet again see above. Unless its Aluminum. Blue smoke on revs or after giving it abit, is generally worn turbo or piston rings. There is a thread somewhere on here i think.

100% seen as it nearly ended up at court lol

http://bbs.scoobynet.com/general-technical-10/696251-newage-wrx-tmic-onto-classic-mod.html you will need that as well mate.

Proper steal at that price mate.

When i checked 2 years ago thats how it was, Big fan off the 555 stickers for rally however i aint paying for them then on insurance lol

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-impreza-intercooler-/151397346941?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item233ffc2e7d WRX so is bigger but more than enough for what you want and its a steal mate.

Yeah just you will have to straighten the fins out on that inter cooler as it would let much air through with them bent like that the one ive put on today was a version 7 as they are bigger than the 5's but im chasing 400 mark next year. or go front mount Savage is selling one cheap at min ?

On that note, your insurance will be void unless you tell them as well. And trust me they hate Subarus with stickers as they are more attractive to thieves, I never knew this until i rang a few places up and was asked. Scandalous if you ask me.