Jay762

obviously a grumpy Gnome impersonator

The side indicators are in your wing mirrors so I dont think that applies to yourself - its more if you have the older orange lenses that were fitted to the front wings you could get clear replacements an example here http://www.just-subaru.com/my00-02-crystal-clear-design-side-repeaters-72963-0.html Stick up some photos of your motor in a thread an canvass opinion, If I am right your motor is the non turbo version so focus on brakes and handling, get it driving how you like it As Gambit suggested some tints for the windows as they look good on the one in the photo

I like that though its a no half measures car designed to stick as much down force over the back end as it can - reminds me of the Jap GT racers,

bottom line - unfortunately its money

Get my Carmen Miranda on :D

Best way to go :)

Ill go find a sampler and see what they smell like chum and also make sure they dont react with me, love the smell of Joop but 20 minutes after I put some on it reacts and I smell like rampant tom cat pee

I try and match pairs as the same make / tread pattern as what happens with mismatched patterns is they work against each other and wear out faster. dependant on how much wear is on the rest of the tyres eg if they are near new just go for the one of the same make / tread pattern if they are past half way I would replace the pair

Wotcha and welcome - As Stanton says there are a number of options but could you confirm some of the details :)

ferrous / sintered pads will go through metal discs - its metal on metal - great stopping power but it does wear - same principle as I mentioned earlier, you want great performance you will get it but at the cost of replacing components earlier which is fine as long as this is understood. also mintex - used them with Tarox grooved discs and goodridge braided hoses years ago, transformed the brakes, great performance but they wore quickly - no fade at all with that setup

Are more regular oil changes the solution or is there any merit in changing oil pumps?

oooh I do like that spoiler looks spot on - putting your own mark on cars and bikes is great - just be careful its a slippery slope but a great slide, very addictive :D

Thanks Pete - Ill crunch some numbers

looking at moving to virgin at the moment to combine tv broadband and phone cut some costs however after browsing the web it appears the call to disconnect Sky TV is going to be a messy one

I think the car can carry a spoiler, go subtle or go for a full on GT spec blade :) BTCC style

Looking good - obviously got an eye for a shot

Wotcha and welcome - that is indeed a tidy looking motor, sounds like you have sensible mods there already and with the STI spec you have brakes suspension roll bars all beefed up as well - with 330bhp I'd say just keep adding shell Vpower & sticky rubber. I would encourage you to get a forum sticker on your vehicle but we seem to have some supply issues at the moment but hopefully that is being rectified :D ah just thought have your cam belts been done - if not it would be worth looking at those and possibly changing the coolant pump for a design that doesn't cavitate at high revs, possibly a higher pressure oil pump as well - not essential but for me it would be peace of mind

When it comes to brake pads performance and long lasting don't tend to go hand in hand. For best performance I would go EBC yellow but as a compromise to get slightly longer life choose EBC red. Ferrodo has also been recommended in previous threads on the subject (cant remember the specific type number though) I have used them in the past but again great results though I don't remember them lasting too long

and I dare say one of them includes the use of a big hammer

pillocks

That does look the dogs danglies :)

08 Impreza is just screw on - didnt want to say that in case it had an auto box with a captive screw or something :P

Yes

kwik fit have kitted their places out with decent four wheel laser alignment gear - I was pointed in their direction by a former scooby owner mechanic they came in at £80

sorry cant help you with that one - One of the others will be along in a bit I'm sure to point you in the right direction.