Jay762

its green in colour as its a coolant mix - not just water. There are not supposed to be any particles in it but I suspect someone has used radweld on it already. Have a look with a torch in the radiator itself see if it is coated with anything or just metal

Looking good - and some off-roading there as well ;) the lights do look a lot better de-tangoed IMO so a simple but effective mod - dont worry about how long it takes, we have no plans for disappearing just yet :)

Great stuff - like to see a nice progress and what members are doing to their pride and joy not heard of a scoobyrace tune - but then again I had no idea what a 'snorkus' was either so there you go :)

yay they stock it at Opie oils as well :) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bilt-Hamber-Deox-Gel-Rust-Remover-Gelled-Corrosion-Remover-1000ml-bottle-/181229105982?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item2a3218b33e

agreed that gel is something I will be investing in - the springs have come up well to - will be interesting to see how long they do last but powder coating springs is quite common particularly on bikes so I think they should last quite well

Wotcha and welcome - that is a clean motor, typical JDM. The car does not look any higher to me they have proably been used to stiffen up the ride, reduce body roll. Farmerpug took the STI springs off his car that they cam with and raised it again with standard springs - the thread has good before and after shots http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/210-lifting-subaru-forester/

check you vin plate to get the model code that will give a clearer idea of what engine you have in place

Thanks for that Mr B - clearly got the wrong end of the stick with the diagrams

I'd go for NGK iridium or R's like these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-NGK-Spark-Plugs-for-Subaru-Impreza-Turbo-EJ20-1992-2000-BKR7EIX-IRIDIUM-2667-/230752649212?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Cars+Year%3A1999|Car+Make%3ASubaru|Model%3AImpreza&hash=item35b9edfffc

Echo that JPS Lotus F1 paint job, iconic - I think with the alloys being gold as well it could work

Thats a fair price - a recent MOT only cost me £50 - glad its all sorted

I think Pete has a set going for sale now as they are not the right type for his wheels he needs standard nuts for his rims

the amount of times I have arrived at the end of the road and had to pump frantically is numerous - you would think I would learn but I always forget

nice and shiney - dont forget to pump your brakes 1st time out ;)

yup that is great shot

As Pete said - you are spoilt for choice - browse you tube for vids of the sounds of the different brands and see which you prefer. ...and those rims look awesome!!

yup - you wouldn't want them going walk about - tee hee :D

either look great - what you could do is start with the clean look and evolve to the rally rep as funds allow, that way you get both :)

I had a merc locking nut that had seized on (the old garage using air sockets on wheels malarky) I tried drilling, as it was hardened teh drills would not touch it + welding - couldn't get it out in the end we had to sacrifice the wheel. have you had the v5 yet - does it have the former registered keeper on it - the dealer will also have the details of where they got it from, before you spend any money push them to help you sort it. Also why not try a Subaru dealer - see if they have a set of keys - they may be able to get it off for you. Petes idea is a good one as well - that tends to be the approach a garage will use - impact driver and an Irwin socket

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Done

I would contact the person you purchased the car off first

No problem - keep us updated, if you do decide to start unbolting stuff keep your camera handy as it helps us suggest things

you may need some penetrating oil / plus gas for the caliper bolts - you can get piston compressors for the calipers but if you are careful a lever will suffice. I always copper grease the surface of the anti squeal plates so the piston doesn't bind, a rubber mallet may be useful if the disc is a little tight, other than that ring spanners or sockets, possibly a philips head screwdriver, not sure if your discs have a retaining screw

Ok I have sent Steve a message - he will probably have some questions about what yoou are viewing it on etc in order to do some fault finding