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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 02:40 PM
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hey guys, some really nice sti's you have. i have decided that i am after one now aswell as i miss the rumble so much.

i have noticed some of you have used mangoletsi to source your cars from with a 5 year warranty and a power upgrade......i have searched their website and i can find no info on this, is is still available and was it only on new orders?

im in 2 minds whether to buy new or used, is there much difference between 2015/2016/2017 models? ive seen some really great deals on low miles used versions which are tempting but the lure of owning a brand new car is hanging on my back.

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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 03:00 PM
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hey guys, some really nice sti's you have. i have decided that i am after one now aswell as i miss the rumble so much.

i have noticed some of you have used mangoletsi to source your cars from with a 5 year warranty and a power upgrade......i have searched their website and i can find no info on this, is is still available and was it only on new orders
Unfortunately not, Mango don't sell subarus anymore (apart from tradeins) they are purely alfa, jeep, fiat now.
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 03:02 PM
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Differences between 15-17 are just cosmetic, slightly better interior design, mechanically they are all the same.
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 03:07 PM
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Differences between 15-17 are just cosmetic, slightly better interior design, mechanically they are all the same.
perhaps better off buying a 15/16 plate then and having a map at one of the trusted tuners like thwaites etc
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 03:09 PM
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perhaps better off buying a 15/16 plate then and having a map at one of the trusted tuners like thwaites etc
Yep i guess it depends on your budget, you could pick up mine (reg'd in '14) for example around the 20-25K mark.
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bioforger
Yep i guess it depends on your budget, you could pick up mine (reg'd in '14) for example around the 20-25K mark.
ive seen some failry cheap 15 plates and some not to bad priced 16 plates, might buy through the approved used subaru scheme


something like this, and with a little negotiating probably get it for £22k ish

http://usedcars.subaru.co.uk/used-ca...x-sti-wrx-sti/
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 03:14 PM
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or this.....

http://usedcars.subaru.co.uk/used-ca...x-sti-wrx-sti/
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Originally Posted by the shreksta
ive seen some failry cheap 15 plates and some not to bad priced 16 plates, might buy through the approved used subaru scheme


something like this, and with a little negotiating probably get it for £22k ish

http://usedcars.subaru.co.uk/used-ca...x-sti-wrx-sti/
Good luck bartering with a subaru dealer
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bioforger
Good luck bartering with a subaru dealer
there is always a deal to be had
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by the shreksta
there is always a deal to be had
Absolutely, it depends on the dealer, the one i tried back in 2014 wouldn't budge an inch and as a result lost my trade, got my deal at Mango
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bioforger
Absolutely, it depends on the dealer, the one i tried back in 2014 wouldn't budge an inch and as a result lost my trade, got my deal at Mango
his loss.....your gain i guess
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would like to see and hear some vids of your exhausts guys, not alot out there for this shape so wanna see what sounds the best
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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 04:45 PM
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Dec 2016 one for you over in N.Ireland....
https://www.usedcarsni.com/2016-Suba...iles-191957336
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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Gambit
Dec 2016 one for you over in N.Ireland....
https://www.usedcarsni.com/2016-Suba...iles-191957336
thats bloody cheap that is

regarding buying from ireland.....is it a ball ache sorting paperwork out,plates out etc?
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It's Northern Ireland so no problem whatsoever as all are cars are registered through dvla Swansea also so it's just a case of dealer filling in new keeper slip and that's it

I suspect you'd get that car even cheaper like around 21.5k if it was straight sale...market is very limited in northern Ireland for them
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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by the shreksta
thats bloody cheap that is

regarding buying from ireland.....is it a ball ache sorting paperwork out,plates out etc?
Also.....

At Agnew AutoStore, we can offer delivery of this vehicle throughout the UK & Ireland or alternatively collect clients from local boat terminals, airports or train stations.
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Gambit
Dec 2016 one for you over in N.Ireland....
https://www.usedcarsni.com/2016-Suba...iles-191957336
Its in Higher Road Tax bracket. However, quite some saving could make up for it.

If you hang around you'll soon get one in the new 140 quid tax bracket.

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Originally Posted by Gambit
Dec 2016 one for you over in N.Ireland....
https://www.usedcarsni.com/2016-Suba...iles-191957336
Originally Posted by the shreksta
thats bloody cheap that is

regarding buying from ireland.....is it a ball ache sorting paperwork out,plates out etc?

did you buy it then? as i see the car is no longer listed!
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 04:15 PM
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did you buy it then? as i see the car is no longer listed!
lol no mate, am in limbo at the minute as waiting for keys to my new house so any minute now my mortgage money will be released so im not doing anything until thats done. as soon as im in the house i will be seeing my bank manager to see what they can give me.

probably tell me to **** off though lol
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 02:02 PM
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Alps, few days ago




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Originally Posted by C7 JFW
This seems like a good point to introduce myself, I'll post up in a separate 'Projects' thread to create a story of what I do to the car shortly, but for now, here's me.

I bought my STi recently and it's just been booked in for its 20,000 mile service this weekend with Subaru, it's Dark Grey Metallic.

So far, it's been very enjoyable and I'm getting along with it nicely - I'm delighted with the car.

The only issue I've had so far, is with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring alert, that corner appears to have a slow leak so I've asked Subaru to attend to it.

I wanted to dig into the knowledge bank and ask which are the first recommended modifications for the car?

I understand the following are advisable on any stock car for the longevity of the engine:
- Killer B oil pump pipe

http://www.killerbmotorsport.net/oil...ckup-ej25.html

- Some sort of crank case ventilation and catch can

http://rogerclarkmotorsport.co.uk/st...oil-catch-tank

Aside from that, are there any other recommended preventative changes?

Many Thanks

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Hi yes, don't mod the motor past 350brake without the appropriate parts, forged pistons etc, or it will go pop eventually. Otherwise the only other things are cosmetic issues with the earlier models, boot/trunk seal, petrol flap lever. And make sure you put at least 98/99ron petrol in the tank.

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Originally Posted by C7 JFW
Thanks Bioforger. I had seen that the stock turbo is capable to approximately 330bhp, at which point you reach its safe limit, then soon after that you reach the safe limit of the fueling system.

I use V Power as a matter of course with my cars. My car's petrol cap seems to behave nicely and the boot seal appears to be doing well - in my experience the best thing to do is remove the seals and dry them all out periodically anyway.

If I were to uprate the power, I would probably aim for 450-500bhp which I expect would require a forged build and several thousands of pounds spent - I'd probably go to RCM for it and I don't know if they even offer such a solution for the 2015 platform yet.

I don't even know (as of yet), what would actually need to be changed to reach that point.
Those cosmetic issues were mostly on the earlier 14/15 reg'd cars.

Yep RCM would be able to do that easily, it would more likely cost 10's of thousands from them though There's tons of options for the ej25 to get to those power levels from other tuners. To be honest for the road you don't really need more than 400 imo. If you intend tracking it then fair enough.

Mine is just running a tek3 remap and nothing more for 325bhp/345lbft and its perfect as a daily.

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lol yea the stereo is utter ****.
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Originally Posted by C7 JFW
I'd probably add a mechanical LSD if I got a remap too.
???

Front diff is LSD
Rear diff is mechanical LSD
Centre diff is electronic
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Old Oct 26, 2017 | 08:12 AM
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The car is coming up to its 3rd Birthday so thinking about mentioning the Front Seat Wear (on the leather) on both seats to my dealer.
i remember seeing a thread about somewhere (but can't find it).
The car has only done 22k but the front seats look like it's done a lot more. Has anyone had any joy getting them replaced?
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Mines coming up to 20k but I don't have any wear at all, strange.
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Thinking of changing the head unit. I have the screen one.

Does anyone know which harness I need to keep the wheel controls and telephone system? Looking at buying the Pioneer Z5000.

Also, has anyone changed the speakers in the car? Just wondering what size they are. Is there one in the centre console too?
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by EddScott
Thinking of changing the head unit. I have the screen one.

Does anyone know which harness I need to keep the wheel controls and telephone system? Looking at buying the Pioneer Z5000.

Also, has anyone changed the speakers in the car? Just wondering what size they are. Is there one in the centre console too?
I was under the impression from MY16 onwards the radio or nav unit was of the built in type, only the MY15 had a radio/satnav you could change out??
MY15


MY16 onwards



All have 4 door speakers and tweeters at either side of the dash
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Looks as if concensus is speakers are 61/2" all round.
The premium sound system also has a sub woofer under the rear parcel shelf alongside the power amp
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