Jay762

I had a thought last night about you converting the spoiler brake light to a fog light - why didn't you put a lamp in the rear light cluster - are they that different in the US? Also something to check wrt the high level spoiler light now being a fog light, I know the reason they are there is by law on new cars - there was legislation passed saying new cars needed a brake light x amount of height from the floor, they reckon they found that people could see others in front braking through windscreens etc and it gave them more time to react - hence the new Jag XK's having a little boot spoiler which unfortunately causes the front end to go light at 120+ - something that would not be there by design but is there by law. What I dont know is how the deviation from a new standard by law will impact the MOT as a modification - wouldn't want you to get caught out

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How about these from our very own club shop? http://www.mufflebox.com/collections/subaru/styling

The models post 97 (I think) combined the coil pack and the ignitor pack - so if you have an old coil pack on your car there will be no ignitor pack and the coils will not send a signal to the plugs As you have stated it looks like you have an earlier coil pack fitted but... can you find the lead that should plug into the new pack if you replace it with the correct part? old type http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-LEGACY-90-96-FORESTER-98-98-IGNITION-COIL-Blade-Plug-Terminal-MOVEMENT-/321328841715?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AForester&hash=item4ad0b103f3 combined pack http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quinton-Hazell-Ignition-Coil-Subaru-FORESTER-2-0-1997-2002-/161179170872?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Cars+Year%3A2000|Model%3AForester&hash=item258706f838

This may help - not sure of the year though so it might not be yours - it looks like they may have changed the module after 97

Very very nice

This is an hour away from you but a member works there - http://tdracing.co.uk/contact-us http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/2631-td-racing-thwaites-developments-warwick/

Wotcha and welcome - I dont know of anywhere in your location - hopefully one of our more local members to you can suggest a place

no problem chum, anything to help you sell them and release more funds for mods ;)

Item number 20 in the link http://www.buysubarupartsnow.com/oem-part/subaru/forester/2007/x/2-5l-h4-gas/fuel-system/fuel-system-components/fuel-filter/42072aa121 picture - its the teabag type thing on the pump uptake

Any chance of some photos - it tends to help with the sale??

Think for your year they are in tank, part of the pump / pickup system, seem to remember something about replacement every 60k but that might be my Impreza

ah - actually I might have thrown a bit of a curve ball in there - I think MY99 is from 98 and yours is a 97 so apologies there - might be worth a telephone call though

Existing ECU mapping http://www.mocomracing.com/product_details.asp?id=312&cat=35⊂=0

Before you start bolting things to your car I would suggest you have the car in a good sound starting point - I dont know what mileage your car as done and you don't mention any service history but I would suggest (if this hasn't been done in the last 4 years 15K miles) getting your injectors cleaned, replace the fuel filter, replace the fuel pump - might as well uprate at the same time - new oil filter, decent oil, check / replace air filter, replace the brake fluid, check your brake pads and all pistons are free in the calipers, check the condition of the brake hoses - if original replace with braided items replace the spark plugs. dependant on what you buy this lot could set you back 3-400 quid but you have a good known starting point for modifications and you have more confidence in the car starting and stopping when it is supposed to

Yes - there are x3 plug models (from 96 onwards I think) and x4 plug models (pre 96) check which yours has before buying some come with base maps installed others are out there with specific maps to the cars they were removed from these may well work on your car when plugged in but I wouldn't risk it as you could end up with the cost of a new engine on your hands against the preventative cost of a decent map.

I like that it would stand out from everyone else - Im not sure I could live with the black white split think I would have to have it all one or the other

Keep them coming Bazza - this is into a great project thread ;)

ahhhh now that's the ticket - some great progress there Bazza, its good your lad is getting in amongst it as well :)

Each car is individual so whilst the ECU will plug straight in (in most cases) a remap should be completed

Apexi ECU's http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/APEXI-POWER-FC-ECU-FOR-SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-STI-TURBO-2000-WITH-HAND-CONTROLLER-/161229442071?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ASubaru&hash=item258a060c17 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-impreza-version-3-and-4-apexi-power-fc-ecu-and-commander-3-plug-/301104165024?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item461b34f0a0

Have you got an oil temperature and oil pressure gauge fitted also a turbo boost pressure guage? If you are looking at modding your car it is an idea to keep an eye on things, so if you don't have these I would consider them as one of the first things you put in your car

yup cheaper than a Motec M800

inner wing - wheel arch mounts?

You wouldn't miss that one would you