Jay762

That looks tidy - should have no problem finding a new home

Sounds like a plan If the fuel pump is more than five years old it is worth considering a replacement particularly if you are going for a turbo injector upgrades and the associated remap

My 08 hatch uses a T70 bit

A rebuild (whilst being slightly more in cost upfront) will give you a known baseline and peace of mind - a replacement engine may let go as it will be an unknown

All depends on how they have been maintained and how the engine has been treated. The way I look at it if buying a car with that mileage is completing an engine rebuild gives me a known baseline to move forward so it is a cost I would factor in.

same for me

not had any issues with mine so far but always had issues with bonnet switch on other cars - would check that first

I dont know but I would guess you will be changing it along with the engine - but if you are going to the trouble of completing a reshell I would be doing a ground up job so you will have no problem with access etc plus good opportunity to get in there with underseal and waxoil products around seams etc

take photos and label every connection - masking tape and a sharpie. Take your time and you will have no issues, take the opportunity to clean / beef up all the earth points / leads

Didnt mind Toyo T1R's however went from them to Conti Sport Contacts and found they were better in the wet and quieter, now 3 sets in and still happy with them.

as above loose some weight and improve the chassis / brakes

Def priced to sell - was looking at these the other day - @Tidgy's fault, post some photos in the thread as you know we all love a bit of colour then it may catch the eye of some casual browsers

it was UK hawk type D 5 speed vs Blob STI and Hatch STI - if that helps???

here is one

Have used 5 speed and 6 speed and whilst it felt 1st + 5th/6th in both was the same the ratios in between were closer on the 6 speed so it felt the engine was spinning up faster as it was easier to drive out of corners etc.

There are a couple of winter tyre discussion threads with various views and opinions posted - might be worth a browse?

made me chuckle!

I dont know about the wheel base difference between fozzies and legacy / outbacks but the fozzies do have slightly better ground clearance over the outbacks but completely distracted now - looking at JDM twinscroll legacy imports with paddle shift and SI drive

I have been keeping track of legacy / outbacks for all of your criteria - prefer the looks of the slightly older versions headlights example... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201609298238921?model=LEGACY&postcode=dy116bx&sort=price-asc&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&advertising-location=at_cars&make=SUBARU&radius=1500&page=3

its the engine layout being horizontal that doesn't help things but even with an NA the engine is still turning through the same rev range. I have had oil through breather hose on every motor / bike / van I have owned (the vito is terrible for it, you have to disconnect the intercooler hose and drain regularly) - think it must be the way I drive / ride Yes that is what the catch tank is used for. I personally will be mapping the car even though its an NA when I change the exhaust that way I will know everything is matched and fuelled spot on - should give a little better fuel economy as well as some improved response.

The flat 4 is notorious for putting oil into the breathers - it may well be contributing to the colour of the plugs but also scoobs are set from the factory to run rich due to expectations of operating in a range of climates, temperatures, locations and fuel qualities Consider an air oil separator (AOS) breather kit - not too costly if you browse the evilbay for parts to make up the kit

result!!

They do get under your skin

Your car - paint em what you would like

good luck with the sale -