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Old Apr 7, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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Snap, I would like to get one of these workshop manuals. If only Subaru are doing it, Id better ring the bank manager ......

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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 03:48 PM
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Has anyone bought/seen this new Impreza manual that Haynes have done?
Is it any good?
Old Jul 4, 2002 | 03:57 PM
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Cool.

Is it for the Classic shape or the current model?
Old Jul 4, 2002 | 04:17 PM
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Do you mean the book that they did last year called 'You and your Impreza Turbo'?

It's not a technical workshop manual like most of their other pubications, more a history of the car, the rally team and a guide to modifications. It's a good read if you're really interested in that sort of thing, much like an illustrated version of the SIDC FAQ. It's pretty comprehensive and accurate as far as I can see.

I have a copy, read it once and put it on the shelf. It helped pass a couple of dull afternoons.

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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 04:17 PM
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Are you referring to the 'You and your Impreza' book? If so it's not really a manual - more a history of the Impreza. It's still good, but not a 'haynes manual' in the technical sense...
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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 04:33 PM
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Is there any kind of workshop manual for the scooby?

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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 04:40 PM
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The haynes web site doesn't list anthing for the Impreza.

You can get the Subaru dealer ones, but there not cheap and come in several sections..
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How much is 'not cheap' and where would i get them from?
Old Jul 4, 2002 | 07:53 PM
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Ah right, will probably get one anyway.

Thanks
Old Jul 4, 2002 | 07:54 PM
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hey Guys how much is the dealer manuals?
Old Jul 4, 2002 | 10:00 PM
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A full set of workshop manuals for the car will run to several hundred pounds!

They will however, fill a good bookshelf - they are very comprehensive!

Unless you are intending to do major work on the car youself (like re-building the engine, gearbox or diffs), then they are probably overkill for most people's use.

Haynes have said in the past that they won't produce a workshop manual for the car, as they don't believe there is enough interest. I think they look to sell at least 10,000 copies to make it worth their while.

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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 10:02 PM
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Several hundred as I recall from another thread. Somone was talking about a CD version
Old Jul 4, 2002 | 10:05 PM
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OK who's going to start a petition (is that how you spell it) and send it to Haynes??
Old Jul 4, 2002 | 10:38 PM
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There should be enough of us here with technical ability on Scoobynet to produce a haynes style manual. (CD/webpage sort of thing...)

After all, whatever I have asked in the tech forums has been quickly and easily answered!

I think it probably just needs collecting together somewhere
Old Jul 4, 2002 | 11:15 PM
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I can design web pages. I would be up for a project like that.
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Guys,

The price is in US Dollars, but it gives you an idea...

http://www.subaruparts.com/catalog/?section=205
Old Jul 5, 2002 | 09:09 AM
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$355.55 for mine... sod that... web site it is then.
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I usually do car work myself, so I can take photos of bits I am going to change on the car. Mainly do the simple bits though, but it should all be documented...

There are several people on the BBS who have done LOTS of work, so it should become comprehensive very quickly.

IOW_duder, if you want to have a go at a website, I can help a bit if you like - can start with DIY 4-pot caliper fitting
Old Jul 5, 2002 | 03:36 PM
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before starting a project like this, we need to find out if the people that have done LOTS of work on scoobys are willing to spend time to create documents for the website.

Maybe a new topic is in order?

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Old Jul 5, 2002 | 06:56 PM
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I've done a couple of basic bits (and have the photos for a few other bits - just haven't written it up yet) - see http://www.geocities.com/scoobyserviceuk/index.html
Please feel free to help yourself if it's any use!
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That's the sort of thing.

http://www.geocities.com/scoobyserviceuk/index.html



There are numerous bits and pieces about on the web, but it's time consuming to find a lot of it.
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Sorry I haven’t been about to keep this thread alive but I have tonsillitis and have been in bed for most of the weekend.

Ill start on a few designs and collecting information. Dnb, if you want to find some information to that would be great. We will have to see if we can get an info site of the ground. My dad and brother saw ya yesterday I hear, what do you think of me new car?
Old Jul 8, 2002 | 03:39 PM
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This has been in previous threads...

But there is one by Chiltons - US versions up to 1994 I think, will check when I get home. Covers all Subaru, Justy to SVX. Quite handy in lieu of any other manual being available. ~ £20 from Amazon.

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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 03:47 PM
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i can get subaru one for I think about 100-150 quid if I re-call correctly.
Old Jul 8, 2002 | 08:02 PM
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If I told you that I can get a CD Rom copy of the Impreza manual that the Subaru dealers have then would people be interested in it for approx £25.00

Will nedd approx 30 people interested in order to do it!

Let me Know!

Russell

ps failing this the WRX Training Manual from MRT is pretty good!
Old Jul 9, 2002 | 02:22 PM
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I would be intrested!!

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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 02:35 PM
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Wuz,
I'd be interesed. Would this be entirely legal? Cos if not expect a visit from a moderator pdq !!
Old Jul 9, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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I would definately have one of them!

Come on people.....we need this!

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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 03:22 PM
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Sounds good - count me in



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