KillerShark1978

Was just going though choices on quick fit it just so happens and the "Michelin Cross Climate 94W XL" at £95 per corner looks to be the number one contender for me right now for under £100 per corner. The only one I can see that I am considering instead is the "Michelin Pilot Sport 4 XL" with a 94Y load rating. Both are near the exact same price, both have the exact same fuel rating of "C" and the same wet stopping rating of "A", the Cross Climate's are slightly quieter which in my eyes right now is giving it a very slight edge, am not sure if the load rating of using 94W or 94Y will make any difference, but if there are any benefits to choosing 94Y over 94W what so ever I would probably take it over choosing to go for the Cross Climate just because they are 2db quieter. So the only question I have that hopefully someone can help me out on is would it be of any benefit what so ever to choose the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 XL with the 94Y load rating instead of going for the Cross Climate 94W XL? thanks.

I dont usually wash my own car, there are a ton of different hand wash groups around where I live that will wash your car outside for a £5 or in/out for £10 But today I fcuking did it, by the time I got cloths, shammy's, bucket, car shampoo, Polish, alloy cleaning stuff and interior dashboard sprays, cost me near £40 to wash my own car, hell yea bargain wash your own car for £40 at halfords nice.

£650 is exactly what I paid.

Break Fluid complete flush and had a leaky tire fixed, was just leaking round the rim, Quick Fit jobs a good one :)

Service book will be important on a car with that many miles, if its got at least most of its recent services, including cam belts done at the right times then should be just fine, 80,000 to 120,000 miles services are going to be key to its health and having them or not will seriously effect the value of the car, could turn what seems like a good deal into a rip off and vise versa

Thats what I went for, Cosworth Panel filter, the one advantage to a Cone on any type of car is the fact it wont suck in and bend on itself allowing potential gaps around the sides of the filter if it gets bend out of shape, only really an issue if you bang bigger turbo on the car sucking in more air, and cant really tell the problem unless you open the box and take a look at the filter to see its all in good shape, but really your going to get cleaner better air flow from a panel filter, but its worth opening up the box and checking it every week or so to see that its not sucked in on it's self, never hurts to check regularly. An for what its worth Cosworth Panel filter, £38 on eBay.

Hello, I realise there are probably tons of topics around this subject however without time to go though tons of threads to find the info am looking for will start another one. Am looking for advise on a engine re-map / performance upgrade plan for a 2006 Impreza WRX Type UK, the car as is, is completely standard throughout. After driving the Subie for a couple of days the only thing I don't like about it is the boost kicks in way to late, am not really looking to get max power or really interested in increasing HP as much as possible, am looking for a smoother drive and a steady boost from a much lower revs. I know re-mapping is the key, but all the maps I have looked into require additional upgrades such as decat pipes and improved filters and exhausts. So that pretty much what I want to go for so was wondering whats the most cost effective options out there that will give me. - New exhaust system (Downpipe and back box, MOT Friendly) Stainless Steel - Which Panel Filter to go for - Where to custom map the car (around Nottinghamshire area if possible) Good advise on somewhere that can complete the entire package in one visit including all fitting, and what I would be look to pay appricated thanks

Yep and at least I know its getting a proper MOT, I was going to do my usual trick when I get a new car that has just been MOT by the dealer, which is take it straight to another MOT garage, where I usually go, and get them to rerun all the tests without recording it on the system just to see that the MOT is sound and not just some dodgy deal they have with somewhere willing to give them a quick pass. But seems pointless now since its obviously all above board else they would not be forking out to get it though. And there is the fact that when I looked at it myself I knew I knew there was not much life left in the breaks, and that can be said about both sides, but just going on looks I guessed they would pass MOT but then give me the work of replacing them all a few months down the line, least now I know in a couple of months time I will only need to do the front end, so am really happy about that to be fair.

Yea am iching even more now to pick it up, was suppose to be picking it up today, except just received a phone call and apparently its failed MOT and needs new break pads and discs on the rear, one of the drop links needs replacing and new wiper blades. Kind of good news because at least I am getting the new parts at the dealers expense, but go dam it means I have to wait another day for my car so they can get hold of the parts needed and fit them today then take it back for a retest tomorrow.

Thanks, yea the wheel exactly as is, have no plans to change much about it what so ever on the outside, except maybe tint the back half windows, nor do I have any plans to effect the performance, its completely standard right now in every way, except maybe the prodrive spoiler but I would bet that was an optional addition from original manufacture, complete on all services and plan to keep that book running over any types of mods. Only thing I have plans for is the interior, going to change the centre trim, and the stereo head set, since its still go the original head set from manufacture that is so dated it is a tape deck / CD combo with no ipod or USB input, so thats going to change, will pick up nice modern double din head set, probably leave the speakers standard have not heard it yet so not sure about the speakers but if they are swapped out it will be a straight up like for like fitting set. Yea but then with the Stereo the entire centre dash is going to be updated, but aside from that there is nothing I want to change about it, so getting it from where it is now to where I want it should be a quick easy job.

Hello everyone just introducing myself to the forum since I have no doubt I maybe spending some time on here looking for a little advise over the next few years at least. Just purchased my first ever Subaru, its a very standard 2006 Impreza WRZ Type UK, still in the showroom I purchased it from, its in for an MOT and Service tomorrow before I can pick it up on Tuesday and I can't wait. Here is a quick pic for you guys taken from the add I used to find it

Hello how things, New Subaru owner here and very excited cant wait to pick my new car up on Tuesday :) Anyway, the motor is is top condition throughout, totally standard WRX Type UK 2006 model like it just came out the factory for the first time, except the interior centre dash trim leaves much to be desired in tune with the rest of the car, so I am looking for a new trim for the centre console. I saw this on eBay and its the only thing near to what I have in mind http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2007-Subaru-Impreza-WRX-STI-Real-Carbon-Fiber-Dash-Trim-Kit-/222104381094?hash=item33b673e6a6:g:GLQAAOSwZSFXJlSY&vxp=mtr#vi-ilComp That is the correct fitting as well for my model, only 2 things, First its from the US, so would cost me extra on customs to import it so would sooner find something within the UK. Secondly an not exactly sure the style of trim I want and am in no way dead set on Carbon Fibre (although I am not writing Carbon Fibre off completely), but still would much rather be able to brows though a larger selection of trims and pick something I like. So my question is simply I was hoping someone can point me in the right direction to a good website where I can find such a selection to choose from, thanks in advance.