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Small update today, look whats back from machine shop :D followed by a normal block vs closed deck converted

Scoobyclinic at chesterfield, although be Pat Herborn if it's Ecuteked. Andy F is the only other one i'd let near mine

working for me still

Tis a no from me

Loads of options, budget is gonna be the biggest thing :)

550bhp is going to be nocking on the door of £20k from a standard car. So it's a case of how deep are his pockets? Brakes are !Removed! on early one so thats a must, 330mm AP 6 pot kit is £1250 from godspeed, if i were doing brakes thats where my money would go, you can get cheaper kits, but AP's are the daddy and if your eventual goals are 500+ then you need proper stoppers. Engine wise depends how lucky he is, some early ones actualy had closed deck blocks. WRX's were kinda throw together with what ever they had on the shelf, some folks got lucky. Has he got a budget in mind he wants to spend?

Ah if its not on standard shocks then prob not, sorry missed that bit. could be the top mount or possibly a bushing issue, need to get it looked at to see where the noise is comming from

You can get spare key blanks/fob on the bay for not alot of money, it's always been the coding thats an issue. so if he can do it for £60 then might not be too bad. Timpsons can cut it for you, just not code it

sounds about right im afraid. coding is the issue not the blank :(

wasn't this more aimed at high milage diesels?

you aint missing much. THere pretty useless on there and some of the advice is shockingly bad

hahaha, make sure you do it again :D lmao

Saw on youscoob soc flyer had been put on someones windscreen, come on who was it? lol

Cobra do a track friendly system for imprezas, not sure on legacy and forrester so best bet have a look at their website. Free flowing yet not too noisey.

Idea of it is it allows vertical, but not lateral movement. Seems to be an improvements over none (according to peter solberg and chris atkinson), but not sure how it compares to a proper brace due to them doing a test with and without, not against a solid one

Both decent qaulity, miltek are pretty pricey, could look at cobra as well

Doubt you'll feel it when your polishing it and worrying about beading water mate,,,, hahaha, sorry couldn't resist

Sorry to hear, ever thought about keeping it to enjoy in his memory or not really a car person? could try here http://www.rb5ownersclub.co.uk/

Managed to get back up again with my camera so got some pics of the damage, All 8 bearing halves have been worn down to copper and most have a deep ware grove in them middle of the bearing. the compared to a new acl bearing (looks gunky cos it still has its protective coating on it) Valves were also a problem but didnt manage to get much of the damage to show (not got a close up lense)

There are no official manufacturers figures, so you can't be done for louder than standard, what they can do you for is noise nuisance. Also they change the wording, It’s illegal to modify the exhaust system to make a vehicle noisier after it has been ‘type approved’ (checked it meets environmental and safety standards).' they can also hit you under section 82. prob cos im getting old but i really dont want an ear bleeding exhaust

Rear shock rattle happens on all of the blobs/bugs and hawks eventualy, options are replace with standard shocks, and they will fail again, or replace as a whole set. pedders do a full kit of shocks, lowering springs and top mounts that come fully assembled ready to fit. Personaly i'd go that route for a proper fix that isn't silly money, wont get much change form £1000 fitted inc vat though but thats ball park figure P.S. PEDDERS SUSPENSION DOES NOT FIT WAGONS, spring rates are wrong. pedders have been getting some totaly unfair flak from people being supplied them without the suppliers understanding the fitment properly. It says it very clearly on their website.

Welcome. afraid mapping wont solve the ringland and headgasket issue, they fail in standard form and moded alike. Just pot luck wehter they survive or not tbh. wouldn't worry about it unless you need to.

prob wont be ready for this one but shall try and make the one after all being well :D

scoobyclinic do all my work :)

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