Diesel Scoobys...........
Know the feeling!
If I had the dosh it would probably be for a 330S or something like that, and being that I wont sell the Wagon, I dont see the other half taking the idea of 3 Scoobs very well!
If I had the dosh it would probably be for a 330S or something like that, and being that I wont sell the Wagon, I dont see the other half taking the idea of 3 Scoobs very well!
Not seen this one TBH. However, I'd have a chat with Andrew at DTUK, he's always given me good advice on the diesels I've driven.
also having seen the car on a ramp, from the DPF back, its begging for a straight through 
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hmmm, ok i don't really understand then what it does. 
i just had a look on the website.
i used to have one of these (different brand) on a previous diesel, and there was a bit of an improvement in all areas, but not world-shakingly impressive!
later when i had a BMW 330D i had it remapped, now that made a difference!!
but evereybody to their own. maybe the boxes these days are better than a few years ago.
rgds Robert
i just had a look on the website.i used to have one of these (different brand) on a previous diesel, and there was a bit of an improvement in all areas, but not world-shakingly impressive!
later when i had a BMW 330D i had it remapped, now that made a difference!!
but evereybody to their own. maybe the boxes these days are better than a few years ago.
rgds Robert
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I've got 15,000 miles on the Outback and averaging around 47mpg, get over 50mpg on a steady commute. I could do with more power, do Stan Palmer do aftermarket upgrades and supply warranty ?
I'm thinking a Subaru dealer may be a better choice than EcuTek or similar.
Cheers
I'm thinking a Subaru dealer may be a better choice than EcuTek or similar.
Cheers
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I was asking all these questions a few months ago about remapping an squeezing out a bit more power. IMO the impreza felt slow compared to gold, a3, 320d etc. But its really great value, good warranty an good basic spec which attracted me.
Anyway I didnt go for it, just bought an MY05 sti with only 19500 miles
So will keep it for about a year, then maybe trade it in against an impreza wrx or sti diesel if these rumours materialise!
Anyway I didnt go for it, just bought an MY05 sti with only 19500 miles
So will keep it for about a year, then maybe trade it in against an impreza wrx or sti diesel if these rumours materialise!
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OK I have to spill my beans to help kill some of the anti-Diesel squad.
(I have had a series of diesel cars and own one now, along with a petrol, so I'm not biased but can appreciate the finer qualities of each type of fuel.)
About a 1-2 years ago, someone I know who was at a Subaru proving track in Japan, stumbled upon a Legacy (if I'm not mistaken) with a TWIN-TURBO Diesel engine with a CVT type gearbox!
It was literally ripping bits of tarmac off on the launches, and other tests they were doing. The Japanese man with him, informed him of the above (as he had been suspecting)
He also said (off the record) that they were having serious problems with the gearboxes/clutches of both types (manual and automated manual or whatever), and the torques would just kill them.
As such at the time they were already thinking of postponing the project...........and it looks like they did.
(I have had a series of diesel cars and own one now, along with a petrol, so I'm not biased but can appreciate the finer qualities of each type of fuel.)
About a 1-2 years ago, someone I know who was at a Subaru proving track in Japan, stumbled upon a Legacy (if I'm not mistaken) with a TWIN-TURBO Diesel engine with a CVT type gearbox!
It was literally ripping bits of tarmac off on the launches, and other tests they were doing. The Japanese man with him, informed him of the above (as he had been suspecting)
He also said (off the record) that they were having serious problems with the gearboxes/clutches of both types (manual and automated manual or whatever), and the torques would just kill them.
As such at the time they were already thinking of postponing the project...........and it looks like they did.
CVT box is going to be used in 2010 Legacy/Outback.
Interesting to see if they go ahead with the TT stage though .. !
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Ye, if they launched a Twin turbo it would put them up at the forefront of diesel technology alongside bmw.
A 3.0 twin turbo diesel legacy could become stiff competition for a 535d if its priced keenly enough.
A 3.0 twin turbo diesel legacy could become stiff competition for a 535d if its priced keenly enough.
Probably be easy to be half the price of the BMW or something like that.................
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check out issue 5 or 06 of total impreza for the stid-diesel sti 230bhp branded calipers badges new scoops etc tested at the ring nice
re stan palmer diesel ask ian armstrong at heritage subaru leicester as he has moved recently,he has a grey one with all the mods on sti front lip spoiler and grille quad exhaust carbon fibre rear spoiler and ?18 inch prodrive wheels-tell him martin sent you lol
martin
re stan palmer diesel ask ian armstrong at heritage subaru leicester as he has moved recently,he has a grey one with all the mods on sti front lip spoiler and grille quad exhaust carbon fibre rear spoiler and ?18 inch prodrive wheels-tell him martin sent you lol
martin