Jay762

Yup good on you getting stuck in - looking to do the same thing with my lad

That wasn't your driving - possibly just a dodgy connection but I would check all secure as Gambit suggested - given that I would also check the other connections under your bonnet

Was just going to post what Ash has stated - increasing airflow doesnt get you more boost - just allows you to increase the amount of air fuel mixture into the cylinders - to do that you need a mep or tweak the turbo - ideally both

wow didnt know any of that - just goes to show in this case you get what you pay for

Wotcha and welcome

right I have found these guys to have a chat with and get quotes etc see what they say about the job America's Preferred Soda Blasterswww.apsblasters.com Alpharetta, GA 30004 Phone: 678-591-0604 plus I have found bead blasters as well but see what the soda chaps come out with first

Sounds like you have quite teh project going - dont be shy about sharing photos of your work :)

here you go £260 brand new snatch it now £95 - or try an offer http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HKS-SQV-3-SEQUENTIAL-BLOW-OFF-VALVE-DUMP-VALVE-/281276993842?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ASubaru|Model%3AImpreza&hash=item417d6a5132

original front shock and springs here - open to offers http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/5191-multiple-subaru-parts-for-sale/ Bilstein or Koni dampers are good with original springs - give great damping contact this chap see if he does rears as well http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Impreza-Hawkeye-RB320-NEW-GENUINE-Prodrive-front-struts-shock-absorbers-/161239833976?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item258aa49d78 not sure if these will take a standard spring... if so you could potentially resell the H&R spring http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Koni-Subaru-Impreza-GD-GG-F-G-Hawk-Eye-2-5-WRX-exl-STI-05-07-Suspension-Kit-/231003185762

when I click on the last set of links they all show a picture of a heater unit??

Wotcha and welcome - If you go for a car that is all running but needs attention - which should be possible with the budget Gambit suggested, you will be able to conduct a full refurbishment of everything and learn as you go and also get a taste of teh good stuff before you start taking things apart. If you get a car with major issues to start with you can end up chasing your tail for ages. We have threads on here about full engine rebuilds (Savage + Tlag) and also some on the drive improvements (Bazza + Rollomite) there are many other examples of members doing great stuff to their cars in the project section. I dont think any of the Subaru technology incl turbos are out of your capability. They are as cheap or expensive as you want to make them but modding is addictive so beware ;)

and to get it done try MD developments - member on here based in Gloucester, you may get a more competitive rate than going to the likes of Extreme

OK ill do some digging...

great thread - yes keep us posted ;)

Its turned out well

it depends how much damage you are happy doing before you start you project - it cost me £35 to hire a car trailer for the day to get a bust car back home, cheaper than potentially trashing the whole engine

as its just stripping the paint off and they are not large complex shapes it should be a relatively low cost job - which Georgia are you in and ill do some digging?

Thanks Joe

Liking those rims Bazza :)

Have you uprated the fuel pump, make sure it can supply those beefed up injectors?

Nice one Bazza - sounds like a great idea :)

Wotcha and welcome - yup the handling and power delivery is a little more spirited - less earnest than your humble fiesta :)

like it - looking good - and functional as well :)

Wotcha and welcome - check out Wagonwheels thread for some ideas he has achieved some nice figures ;) http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/1842-newbie-saying-hello-and-pics/

having it shot with all dents etc shows a good starting point for changes in the future ;)