Jay762

^^^^^ ^^^^^ does show commitment

Wotcha and welcome Matt - what a result - a right bargain and its got some styling modifications STI esq already completed. Def right place to stick a build thread - easier to keep track of your work all in one place. I would agree with the performance of the NA engine approach - filter and pipe + a decent service, oil, brake fluid, plugs etc to get it running spot on then if you still want to improve things look at power to weight ratio (ditch rear seats etc) and chassis improvements brakes, ARB's suspension

I used to set the DCCD to minimum in the dry on my hatch when in sport# mode with VDC off as overall it felt more engaged and responsive to drive - so more about turning stuff off than distributing the power to the rear end

Certainly will be looking for work completed when I go STI hatch route again

Wow that really does take the mick - bearings on turbos needing a refresh at 60k fair enough but cracked housing is not good enough

yummy - lovely low fat Ti goodness

As above standard items are pretty simple affairs not normally the first thing to go - what are your symptoms? Here is a forge one for TD04 with stock spring or uprated as an option http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/Adjustable_Actuator_for_Subaru_TD04TD05_Turbochargers--product--50.html

Just got car back from service - Kevlar belts smell funny

oops - there is a group for graduates as well so looks like a nice post course community is in place could you make this course, bit short notice I know?

yup it is on the 15th March - after you mentioned it last time I contacted them, ESL have setup a FB group for the course itself, you can still purchase the course on the website so assume there are still spaces?? http://www.enduringsolutions.com/shop/#!/ESL-Mapping-Course-15th-March-2016/p/57679294/category=0

Im on the ESL mapping course in a couple of weeks time - happy to come to Portugal but I'll need a bit more experience first

went with this stuff - it is the same spec as recommended in the Subaru manual Fuchs Maintain Fricofin LL Long Life Antifreeze / Coolant http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-77984-fuchs-maintain-fricofin-ll-long-life-oat-antifreeze-5050-ready-to-use-premix.aspx

How many miles were on the clock when it failed? very surprised at those bearings

just looked into a coolant flush for mine and it only detailed coolant standards not specific Subaru branded stuff - ended up getting this stuff Fuchs Maintain Fricofin LL Long Life Antifreeze / Coolant http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-77984-fuchs-maintain-fricofin-ll-long-life-oat-antifreeze-5050-ready-to-use-premix.aspx

I will be considering the mishimoto kit when returning to boosted life - yes you pay a little more but they have a full kit for the hatch, brackets etc

hmmm - given what you have invested already in your own motor - and you know what you have , peace of mind etc. Why not just get the bits that are missing, invest in the gearbox and wheels / spacers to give the girth? What I do not know if it is an sti / wrx comparison eg different calipers, bearings etc?? - if not as above

I think we have a list of modifications in a couple of the threads some where - ill do some digging.

Discovered the waterpump on the RX has two pipes for coolant not the three on the replacement I was sent - blanking off the redundant pipe is not an option as the manifold is 'different' and it will get in the way You learn something new everyday...

I was looking at the forge option for my STI - for all the good reasons, sound (thanks youtube) build quality, it was a direct replacement for the existing one, you could have it as a recirc or VTA but also if I didn't like it I knew I could sell it on no problem because of it being designed to fit as a direct replacement no adapter plates or anything or issues with running / setup

Wotcha and welcome - what do you want to use the car for - the classic will will give a more rewarding drivers car experience but the newage motors are slightly more comfortable, 2.5 lumps in the later newage models give more torque lower in the rev range some have had the ringland failure and have had forged internals as a result. A standard car with a remap will apparently address the issue which causes it. You can get some nice imports for that money running a 2.0 twinscroll setup, just not as common. Either way keep us posted

after purchasing multi pack of drain keys from Halfords (using card of course) changed rear diff oil - then discovered front diff needs a star plug key

That is just ridiculous

Yup some people turn up to work and expect that is enough to get paid - clearly with little / no understanding of the relationship between themselves, the customer, the product / service and the business / company they are in

Could be a Hawk

I had good service from Gary Bell at the new Telford dealership - followed up on an enquiry I had sent an email screen shot and a part number also good service from Doncaster Subaru - after a recommend from Sheffield Scoobie Services However Worcester / Pershore didnt bother getting back to me after they said they would. These sites may help For STI goodies (Be warned though I lost 2 hours the other day to this link) https://www.japanparts.com/parts/carmodel.php?dl=1&st=1 For part numbers - not UK orientated though but ok so far for what I was looking for http://parts.subaru.com/Subaru__.html