Jay762

if it is a standard sti with service history look to do a remap for peace of mind plus uprated fuel pump, filter and cat back system that gets you over 300 bhp, look at forged pistons and rods as a next step but I would look at a cossie baffle plus uprated oil pump and coolant pump (anti cavitation) before that if engine is sound

Litchfield do a setup which lowers the front end 10 - 20 mm (which it needs IMO) or so and stiffens up all around http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/SUBARU/Subaru-Performance-Upgrades/subaru_08_handling rebuild could be up to 10K dependant on how extensive you want to take it, full CDB etc I looked at the RA website as food for thought or RCM is a good place to sort the quality parts from. http://www.ra-motorsport.co.uk/Product/Category/FW20100625040204 http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/SUBARU/Subaru-Performance-Upgrades/subaru_08_upgrades Some feedback I recieved from a chap who drove mine after owning a classic and a blob was that he felt it didnt steer as quickly as the others - I was investigating a quicker steering rack to address this (as wellas Litchfield goodies) I believe this has been addressed with the new STI model as it now has a quicker ratio. Although I dont know as any of these changes from standard will detract from your lass enjoying the motor for what it is ;)

fair enough - just wasnt explained in ad

Why are the driveshafts not installed?

Wotcha and welcome - get yourself to the meet and have a mooch around Petes machine, practical and not too slow off the mark ;)

Wotcha and welcome - we have a few wagon owners who will hopefully be along to add some details

wotcha and welcome - awesome motor I am slightly biased though ;) we have a thread somewhere with loads of info from hatch / saloon owners, some tips, service history is a must - some engines have been prone to fail (ringland failure) the 330s shouldnt have any issues being a later model and having a fuel map which addresses the issue. interior paint on the plastic inserts on door panels is thin and prone to wear, Sport mode is more economical than the I mode. Panels are thin so look for dents

the light units on the hatch are easy to remove you will need to get in with some cotton wool buds they are not water tight though so dont immerse them in a bucket of water, you might want to look at removing teh spoiler - also an easy job - to clean behind that as well. I have a thread somewhere with pics of removal

love the way teh tow rope gets put back in the hatch - obviously not the first time ;)

yup just hit 'em Mcrae sty-lee

thats exactly it ;) but on a positive note if you ditch the catalytic converter the extra fuel can ignite in the exhaust and gives a lovely orange glow in the end pipes :D

looking good!! - liking the blue black approach

nice motor you have got your hands on!

yup extension is easy enough to do once you have it free of the pillar, some low amp wire to splice into the existing

result!

Wotcha and welcome - nothing worng with the mod, the collins performance option looks like the forge model. Replace the recirc valve with the dump valve and see if it works - it will run rich as the valve operates but only momentarily - post some pics and let us know how you get on ;)

Are the fitments not the same just different damping rates?

nightmare - last thing you need when running low on petrol

Wotcha and welcome - we have a few members from that area so hopefully they will be along to advise. feel free to get involved post pictures etc

Wotcha and welcome - are you running standard wheels / tyres and equal sizes all around as it sounds like you could have some torque twisting going on??

Wotcha and welcome to the forum - sounds like the Outback or Legacy would be ideal for your needs, Legacy probably better if you do spend more time on tarmac, given you do your own servicing I don't believe you will have an issue and they can be done on the drive if you are willing to get the jacks out. Hopefully some of the Legacy and Outback owners will be along in a bit with some specifics - either way keep us posted on your final choice

yup sounds like the motor spindle didnt fully engage / pull all the way out

Wotcha and welcome!!

Wotcha and welcome!!

that is a very good price for the mileage