Jay762

Reset the ECU on my RX now exhaust is on coupled with K&N panel - idle revs are immediately steadier but needs a few more miles done as it is a bit unresponsive at the moment

Wotcha and welcome - what a bargain!!

I think you are correct in associating the flap location and movement with the squeal. Dependant on how much they would discount the model I would consider it and then pull the lot apart. I disassembled my 08 STI to remove a load of leaves from the fan as someone previously had removed the filter. It all comes apart quite easily

Car looks mint - surprised it has not gone already??

Dont own one myself but would use the plastic under tray as a guide or mock one up in cardboard first

Just to make it easier... https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/subaru/impreza-wrx/subaru-impreza-type-r-v4-lightweight/9174839

Sounds good fingers crossed - the picture doesn't show the small rodent in place to turn the blower wheel - maybe when you are selecting aircon it is too cold for the little fella 😀

Wotcha and welcome - lovely motor!!

Wotcha and welcome - There is a pollen filter in the glovebox but that wouldn't give a squeak as you describe - dont know about a secondary blower this shows the pollen filter and blower https://parts.northendsubaru.com/a/Subaru_2010_STI-S-SEDAN-25L-TURBO-6MT-4WD/_54104_6025965/HEATER-SYSTEM-HEATER-SYSTEM-BLOWER--COOLING-UNIT/G12-720-03.html

Mine isnt too sporty unfortunately

Wotcha and welcome - I also did a 6hr round trip to get my first scoob 👍

As above - take a test drive as completely different experiences. pound for pound you can get bigger power from an STI but it is a bigger motor with AWD not a lightweight more focussed RWD

The laser option I was given has now disintegrated since the original post - plastic parts instead of metal jaws got chewed into very easily and the battery tray keeps falling out , will now be investing in an alternate make for this tool. I do feel I need some King !Removed! in my life so looking at their website as they are relatively local to me 😋

Any models in particular?

yup most suppliers are not too keen giving information about rival kit - however given the information from @Mr B just factor that into your gasket size as you will need to purchase those anyway??

I looked into the cartridge options in preparation and would have an issue using one of the roller bearing types which were up for between 150 - 260 quid. I used the 270 and 360 non roller bearing kits years ago on my nissan 200sx and whilst prices have reduced somewhat today they seem a bargain at 25 - 50 quid I didn't get as long out of them as I wanted - getting the turbo off the nissan on my drive with the engine in situ was a proper ballache, really hard to get to the 3 downpipe bolts so was not best pleased when they failed but the main thing before you start a turbo rebuild is make sure you understand why it failed in the first place, normally oil starvation or bad heat up / cool down cycles boiling the oil off and address that first otherwise your investment will be short lived consider budgeting for new oil supply / return pipes at the same time (lesson learnt the expensive way)

great vid - awesome performance

legacy and outback are the same platforms but different springs giving more lift on the outback. After doing some more digging I think your wheel set up is 5x100 with an et of 55 so whilst a quick check on those wheels advertised just to confirm that I would wonder if they would clear your brakes so 15" may not be big enough as you are driving a spec b which is a bit more potent these are what I was considering for my Impreza with Michelin cross climate tyres https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Steel-Spare-Wheel-Winter-SUBARU-Impreza-16-inch-16-5-stud-x-100-PCD-ET-55-9565/292063784098?epid=1523601817&hash=item44005baca2:m:mfQ-wwDekWK4nsL216u5Puw:rk:1:pf:0&var=591043118897

looking good!!

Yup that will be a classic - as it is a sports model assuming no turbo so look at removing weight and improving chassis

These may fit?

Wotcha and welcome - feel free to get stuck in post photos etc, what model do you have , any plans for mods??

No dont go for the Akebono if it says Tokico - check MrB's info first 👍

Hi - what is the PCD (stud number and distance between)

Smaller donut gasket arrived so fitted the cobra WRX - S exhaust and went for test drive, 20 miles round trip - filled up with v power