Scooby Pete

Welcome along.

that's nice car and being red it's a pretty rare Scoob. Might be worth putting your asking price on the ad. (Ps deleted the other thread.)

My sisters car has four different makes of tyre, she's not a car nut and doesn't care. It's a crappy 1.6 P reg Golf L. It's like being in a boat with the body roll when it goes round corners so grip isn't an issue its too scary trying to boot it. Back to the OP. I'd do axels at minimum but would prefer to do all four at once.

Just the usual stuff. When looking at any car. Make sure it has a full service history. For the age the car it shouldn't have any issues, bushes and bearings etc would be fine unless extremely high mileage. Same with suspension gearbox etc. I don't have any issues with my 08 and haven't had to do anything except regular maintainence, I have replaced the tyres as they were worn when I got it. And the wiper blades. That's it. Pretty sure Salsa and Jay will pop along and share the ownership experiences. Might be worth posting the ad here so we can have a gander. There are basicly 2 versions of the Hatch STI. Type UK. The "standard STI" 290 bhp 17" wheels. There was an option for a Prodrive performance pack which changed the exhaust back box and centre section plus a remap to 330bhp. A few of these came with 5 spoke 18" alloys 330s: same as the Type UK. 330 bhp. 18" alloys, Recaro seats, factory Sat Nav, electronic push button start. There prob a few things I've missed off though, I'm sure someone will point out my errors :)

Welcome along, is this the 1st club you've joined, or been involved in anything local?

They are setting the order up and I'll say pay me when they are ready and I'll send it all to who ever is organizing it. Alternatively you could put your name down on Surrey Scoobies and get them direct. http://www.surreyscoobies.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=49948&page=2

Surrey Scoobies are in the Process of producing some Memorial Tax discs for JGM. They will be £5 each with all proceeds going to http://www.melanomauk.org.uk/events/simon-roe-donation-pages/ if your interested in one of these amazing tributes to a pillar of the Scoobie Commnunity and help raise funds for Melanoma UK add your name to the list. http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/11728-surrey-scoobies-organising-jolly-green-monster-memorial-tax-discs/

Oh and the big red Draft wont be on the final version :D 1 Scooby Pete.

Surrey Scoobies are in the Process of producing some Memorial Tax discs for JGM. They will be £5 each with all proceeds going to http://www.melanomauk.org.uk/events/simon-roe-donation-pages/ if your interested in one of these amazing tributes to a pillar of the Scoobie Commnunity and help raise funds for Melanoma UK add your name to the list.

Welcome along :)

they changed the way the fit the grills on later cars. on my 08 the grill is screwed into the bumper from underneath. 2 options to remove: remove all the poppers on the grill, remove under tray and reach up to get at the fiddley screws to remove grill. Easier way is too remove the whole bumper sounds drastic, but modern bumpers are designed to be removed by one person so it pretty easy. There are a few more poppers same as the grill on the top. 4 pop out screws on each wheel arch as well as a funny one at the top ( push the middle bit in and the fixing pops out) 4 poppers under the front lip hold the under tray on. when all poppers are off, I think its 14 in total. grab the tailing edge of the front bumper and pop it out along the shut line. Salsa king has posted a good idiots guide. Hope it helps. http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/8194-fitting-hella-tones-2008-on-idiots-guide/?hl=%2Bhella+%2Bhorns#entry48682

Congratulations on the pirchase, I'm sure you'll love it. There's a thread with owners of new sti's disccusinng remaping and warranties prob worth checking out. I've looked but can't find it so maybe starting a new thread might be an idea?

Welcome along :)

They are a great addition to the tool box, just don't use them where a lot of torque is required. Also Ideal for downpipe bolts :)

Ratchet Spanners are a god send for doing Scooby spark plugs. thinner than a ratchet so easier to get between the inner wing and Cylinder head. Mine also came with a qtr inch adapter for sockets http://www.halfords.com/motoring/garage-equipment/tool-kits/halfords-advanced-professional-9-piece--ratchet-spanner-set

Welcome along, are you collecting from the outer Hebredies? That's an epic drive! :)

Had some wiper blades delivered was going to fit them but it's raining

Welcome along, If you are SW London, Surrey Scoobies might be a better bet.

Nice find :)

Middlesex Scoobies meet in Ruislip.not sure when though. they have a section on scabbynet.

Welcome along. The diffs are noisy on these cars, as Savage said its good practice to replace the oils. Its normally done on the 1st major service (50'000 mile service if I remember right, prob not though :)) A good idea would be to pop to a local club meet, I know there was a Middlesex Scoobies at one time. Alternatively you could pop along to my local club, the Surrey Scoobies we meet, 2nd Sunday of the month near Sandown race course. Get another owner to have a look and compare to their car.

Yeah that's just for the button though, you also need the trim & keyless start system.

Nice one, shame it massively expensive as an extra, I wanted to fit to my type UK.

according to Nasioc it just twists off. don't know if this will help as its for a later forester, http://youtu.be/Vmg70vZf0vk cant see Subaru changing it that drastically.

Easier to look at mods rather than what is Stock. Mods will things like De cat exhaust, Front mount intercooler, upgraded turbo, upgraded injectors, upgraded brakes, any turbo timers, boost controllers ect.