Mark D

Because of the fuel on the plugs, Do you smell fuel in the exhaust after cranking? Can't remember if there is a fuel pump fuse, maybe pull the fuse out, crank for 10 seconds, wait a couple of minutes then put the fuse back in and try? There wasn't a fuse in my girlfriends old micra I think, so we just ended up towing it with key in/ignition off (make sure steering lock doesn't come on!) to clear it of fuel, then basically just doing a bump start by turning the key to ignition lights (not the starter motor position!) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Try searching for custom exhaust shops round your area, get a quote from them. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

What did the old plugs look like when you took them out? Might give you an idea of how the engine was running, incase it's something else. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

With the engine off, get in the drivers seat. Turn on the engine, wait a while then press the accelerator. Check the mirror to see if there's a big grin on your face. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

How does the car run when the engine is cold? Are the sensor wire colours in the right position on the plug? When I got mine, one of the previous owners changed rear o2, but a mechanic noticed to get the wires correct the plug had to be put in upside down. Did you try running with map sensor unplugged? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Someones taken the bonnet scoop Reminds me of top gear searching for the source of the nile Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Can't remember exactly what the code was on my girlfriends old Nissan, but I think it was O2 related saying the voltage was too low or too high, the Ecu kept trying to correct the mixture but it couldn't and it threw a code. Anyway, problem was a dirty MAF. The car was running on incorrect air information which meant the O2 reading would always be out and too far out for correction. You could try unplugging maf or map and running it, or unplugging front exhaust sensor and running it. See what happens Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

If you are anywhere near Norfolk there is an Impreza breakers in Brooke, near Poringland. Alternatively I've seen them list some things on eBay before, so if you called them up you could ask them if they got one, to list it on eBay if they got it then search for it and buy it online. http://www.imprezabreakers.co.uk They've also got a little workshop where I get some work done to mine, also let me borrow a car while the work was being done as was easier for me to leave it there a couple of days to fit around work Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Front anti roll bar loose making the rear stiffer than the front? As above with the brakes sticking. Also driving habits, if you are accelerating while turning one direction then decelerate as you are changing direction, could cause the back to come out. If you are using tyre pressures from the door/fuel cap/manual make sure the tyre sizes match Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Dash camera footage always look slower than what the car is doing, I think especially if you have a wide angled lens one. I guess you could compare speed reading of your gps with your speedo (might be 3mph slower unless your speedo has been calibrated) then compare the readings with the dash cam. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Some obd2 readers can see what the water temperature is, could maybe leave that on while running to see if it cools down when moving etc Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

There's a buyee dual lens one for around £30 which is good in low light (think it's from WDR), comes with 2 separate cameras, one to mount on the rear and records both at the same time on the same card. Can be set to stay off and turn on when it detects movement, although it takes about 5 secs or more to turn on. Then records for 10 secs then turns itself off. (Closing the door too hard can make it turn on) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

My friends old car would overheat, hot air only coming out when he turned or accelerated, fan would stay on etc. He said later on the cause of it was broken blade in the waterpump Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Any black smoke when it does it? Had a Nissan do something similar, (all the maf cleaning references was due to that car!) plugged my reader in, it would run with fuel trims at 0%... then it would try to 'correct' by going to 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% then just stay there running really rich then go back down to 0% and start all over. Anyway, takes 2 minutes to check for codes. Even if your check engine light isn't on, there could be codes stored... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

That plate would just make your car look really old Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

So if I don't turn the stereo on, I use less fuel? :P Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

In Norwich there's a guy that uses a uk2000 as a food delivery car, also in the area an Impreza sport and a legacy used as delivery cars, doing maybe 100+ miles a day! Maybe you just need to change your set up :) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Your old car key looks like a house key :) Was thinking of saying just sand it down, but would the grooves need to be deeper aswell? Won't the key cutting shop be able to do anything to it? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

You might have an engine code stored... even if your check engine light isn't on. Try checking codes Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Idles rough as in the engine misses or idles higher than normal and goes back to normal? Plug wire damaged when changing plugs and occasionally shorting? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Adjusts the speed of the other cars on the road Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Subaru isn't the same as Ferrari.. they make performance cars and other cars aswell. 0-60mph time for a daily driver doesn't mean much, I can use my NA for my second job delivering food alright with all the benefits of driving a Subaru, without having to worry about cooling down, mpg etc. I know two other people delivering with imprezas, the guy with the turbo had to convert to LPG to make it worth while. Why not get another car? He loves driving his Subaru, he gets paid to drive it. Why don't I get a turbo Subaru? I want a car with good handling, never gets stuck, okish mpg that I could use for commuting to my main job and also use as a delivery car. ...also no space on the drive as 3 cars altogether. Anyway, that's why some people can live with NA! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I was thinking that as saw/read/heard it before, only thing being one company has to sell a certain amount before the other could sell any. Soooooo.... basically a Subaru being driven now! Any crashes would be bad for Toyota, good handling/times would be down to Subaru engineering :P win/win! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Sooo didn't even know there was a new top gear out! Half way through watching it, how similar is the GT86 to the BRZ? Would have been better without any driver aids for top gear, but why didn't they go for the Subaru instead of Toyota? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Probably to not completely copy another companies design :) got it on in the end, hammer wedged in between 2 pipes with knee to push on it to spread them apart and spanner against exhaust flange and some solid bit of the car.. Main problem I had was getting cat-mid pipe bolts off (didn't have spare so needed to reuse) Ended up having to cut through one... Again the worlds smallest hacksaw saves the day! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk