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Sorry for the late reply, thanks very much. I'm getting a quote on Monday, so fingers crossed.

Hi, Thanks for the advice, that's very useful. It sounds scary, as I won't know how bad it is until they strip it. I really want to keep the car, as I've had it for 15 years and of course I'm very attached to it and would like to keep the car as long as I can. I think the arches are fine, but again, would want this to be double checked if I go through with the work. Thanks again for your help. Michael

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew where Dan from Surrey Subaru Specialists has moved to in Surrey. There hasn't been any posts on his Facebook page since last summer and his website has not been updated with the new address. I have sent him a message, but I haven't had a reply. It is worrying, as I cannot find anything out and if anything has happened. I found his work to be top notch. Thanks in advance for your help. Michael

Hi, I own a 2005 Blobeye Subaru Impreza WRX. It just failed its MOT due to the OSR strut tower being badly corroded and holed, which I'm very upset about, as it sounds a very expensive fix. I've been told it will need to be welded. I have contacted a number of garages in the Kent and Surrey area, including Subaru Specialists and Classic Car Specialists who do welding, I'm just waiting on the quotes. Has anyone had this done before on their Subaru and could please give me an idea of price? I know it will depend on how bad the corrosion is. On the MOT certificate it says, "Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside Rear Inner (Upper inner wing strut mounting corroded and holed) [5.3.6 (a) (i)] The MOT code meaning is attached in the picture. Thanks in advance for your help. Michael

Thanks for the information. I've been contacting a few Subaru Specialists I know to get a bit more help and recommendations of where to go for the gearbox rebuild.

Hi All, I expect there is a post on gearbox rebuilds, but I can't seem to find one, so apologies if there is. I have been told by my Subaru Specialist that my 05 Blobeye Impreza WRX needs a gearbox rebuild. I have been noticing a whining sound for a while now and thought it might have been the wheel bearings, but unfortunately it is much worse, the gearbox. I am quite sad about it. I have been quoted £1,500 for a gearbox rebuild, but with uprated parts, racing spec parts, so it will be a lot stronger and last the life of the car. If it needs a new clutch as well, then the total bill will be £2,000! Is this a good price and if not, has anyone got any recommendations of where to go? I live in the Maidstone, Kent area. I was told that the gearbox for my generation of Impreza WRX is known for not being as strong, but I don't really know. Does anyone else know if that is the case or has had to have a gearbox rebuild? My Subaru has done just over 143,000 miles on the current gearbox, again I don't know if that is good or not. Thanks in advance for your help. Michael

Will I be able to go up the strip if I am in the main car park or do I have to get there early to get a spot in the Autoglym Show Car Paddock?

Hi, Please could I have one of the spots on the Club Stand? I have an 05 plate Subaru Impreza WRX. Cheers

Thanks for all the comments and advice. I am getting the wheels refurbished at a wheel specialist, but they have so many gold colours and quite a few are similar to the original colour. I have been told that they don't always turn out the same colour as the swatch. Gambit what do I need to tell Halfords or the Wheel Specialist, so that they can get the original colour? Thanks.

Hi Everyone, I have got an 05 plate Subaru Impreza WRX, which has 17" alloy wheels. They are a light gold colour and I think they are a standard colour for that year. I want to have them refurbished and I want the colour to be the same. Does anyone know the colour code for these alloy wheels or know where I can find this out? Thank you. Michael

Thanks everyone. I have just had a look at the wheel specialist and there is one based near Chessington, which is not that far away. Thank you Salsa-King, I will contact them and see what they can do.

Hi All, I am looking at getting my alloy wheels refurbished, but I want them to be the same original colour, so I think they will need to go to a specialist who can colour match them. Does anyone know anywhere in the Surrey/Kent area? Thank you. Michael

Hi, I have an O5 plate Subaru Impreza WRX and I have been having issues with the driver’s side front electric window. There is a clicking noise every so often coming from inside the door. When it clicks and you try to open the window there is a 5-10 second delay before the window actually opens. I have had the motor and regulator replaced, which cost a fortune, but I am still getting the clicking sound and delay. Could it be a relay problem, because of the clicking? I feel it is a deeper issue to do with the electrics. Can anyone help please? Thanks. Michael