Jay762

Lotus Charlton - very nice, doesnt have the registration 40RA does it? 😄😉

This is always the dilemma. The cheaper ones suffer with rust really quickly as well as the lack of damping. I have used KYB struts recently on other motors including my lads mitsi colt - Improved the ride over OEM no end, firmed it all up nicely without compromising on comfort. They also worked well on my Kwak MX bike 😁

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Nightmare - and so easily done unfortuntely

No I cannot say that as I have never used them myself, I have read several pieces on the coilover topic though - for example BC have great branding and distribution but the lower end of their range can be harsh and 'crashy' over uk roads. I have Cusco Street Zero A coilovers on my hatch which are a really good compromise between ride and control but they are not budget. I compare to a koni / eibach setup I had years ago which had the car like it was on rails but if you caught a pot hole you knew about it. So dependent on budget and driving requirements I would look at a higher end strut spring setup vs lower end coilovers for a predominantly daily driver. If you plan to spend most time on a track more budget coilover options could be investigated due to smoother surfaces

Before going coilovers I would consider what you want the car for. Cheap units can be horrendous for a daily car where a higher quality set of aftermarket shocks and springs eg Bilstein, eibach combo, would give better damping and a nicer ride whilst still being able to push on if required

Wotcha and welcome

Looks like a GR, RX ones are 15mm so will be WRX or STI

Wotcha and welcome - Thanks for sharing. I know all sorts of lights come on when the car drops into limp mode cruise is one of them

Wotcha and welcome - A very nicely turned out hatch that. I think we have only had a couple of members with those join, one was in IoM and suffered an engine failure haven't heard anything for a while.

Similar conversations with my lad - may suggestion was to track the more powerful car and have a more age friendly motor to build up no claims and get him around.

That's still reasonable with H&S also having a good reputation

ahhh didnt know that - have not purchased one for a couple of years, duly noted

Always good to hear about a great service experience

my 2p I would replace the exhaust with a turbo back stainless steel option, include a sports cat and have a system that will last you for as long as you have the car. I have purchased cobra systems for x3 different cars now, never been disappointed. https://cobrasport.com/collections/subaru-impreza-exhaust/model_wrx-sti-turbo-2001-07

Wotcha and welcome - Shame your new motor let you down so quickly. Never seen anything like that myself

Great post - spigot rings, a small cost but often overlooked

I have 2.5l decatted imprezas and they pass MOT no problem. I do try and keep it all combusting right - good plugs and fuel etc but no issues so far

@savage bulldogs one for you chum?

That is great to hear - result!

Depends where you are - TDR Warwick do servicing as well as tuning, Area 52 Notts, Sheffield Subaru Services I had a quick look at the service schedule for your motor and it looks like you are down for a transmission fluid replacement. That oil will cause an increase over a standard engine oil and filter change. I spent £250 on transmission oil alone from OPIE to do mine myself

Wotcha and welcome - Sounds like you have a wealth of experience with Subarus. Feel free to share pictures get stuck in etc all friendly on here

A few photos and I am sure some of the members will be able to identify it no problem

gaaaaah!!!! If only these had come up 3 weeks ago 😡 Good luck with the sale

Hi links and photos are always welcome - we are unfortunately in an era of spoon feeding information so the easier you make it the higher your chances of a sale