hi
I Have just bought a AWD as could not afford insurance on WRX, basically im new to suburu's and need to know, a little more, first of all i need to service the car, any ideas can this be done myself??

 

Which model and what year have you got for starters?

 

Welcome, is it a turbo? what year is it? Is it uk or import?

Service can be done by you...if you have mech knowlege, timing belt change is prob one of the most involved things.

Just have a 'browse' through the millions of posts on here and if you have specific questions, there is nearly always someone who knows the answer.

Just shout

 

ok the car is green its a AWD, 2.0GL but the guy i got it off has put some kit on it, its got a flat spoiler on the boot lid, with a built in light [dont know the name] its got a rear bumer and front bumper i thinks and turboa alloys i bought it as it was going cheap and when i drove it i could not beelive the handling for this car it stuck to the road like glue and standard runnning gear, its a P reg,

 

i have a fair bit of knowledge, what are parts like for this car??
oh yeah what about performance, whats the 0-60, MPG? and BHP on the standard 2.0 AWD?

 

Mmmmmmm, you wont have to worry about boost problems then

As I say, have a 'browse' around and if you have any specific Q, shout.

You would prob need to post in 'Gen Tec' or 'Drivetrain' if you want technical answers.

Best of luck and enjoy ya car.

 

Should be the same as the Sport.

115 Bhp
118 Mph
9.7 0-60
31.5 Mpg

 

does anyone have the little washer jet on the front bumper also i want to buy a bonet scoop where can i get one?
i think the bonnet scoop is needed the heat on the engine is unbeliveable i drive down the road for about 2 minutes and the temp is half way on the guauge is this normal??

 

im thinking of getting a induction kit for my car will this make a difference to fuel economy/performance?

 

The temp is normal.

No need for a scoop unless:

a) you want it to look like something it isn't
b) you want to cover the engine bay in water

Get an ITG panel filter and a Scoobysport/Magnex backbox for a slight performance increase & a huge smile increase

 

You should find more help in this forum

 

well the scoop would look nice!
is it difficult to fit?

 

You could buy a cheap stick-on one from the Max Power type mags, cut a hole in the bonnet or buy a second-hand turbo bonnet with the holes already cut in.

Its been done on many Sports, but a matter of taste

 

Best left without the scoop IMO

 

Halfords sell an "Impreza" bonnet scoop.

However, I would get a Turbo bonnet myself, if I wanted the Turbo look, as you get the vents as well.
(Admittedly these are just for show, even on the turbos...)

 

If you buy a scoop you risk

1. having higher insurance premiums

2. having it ripped off to be glued on someone's nova

3. having your car stolen as they think it's a turbo.

I wouldn't.

 

hah good point!
its amazing the bits u can buy for impreza's!
unbelivable!,

 

Hello and welcome
First of all, services.... 7.5k or 6months, which ever comes first (ie 2 per year).
Id get someone like TSL to do your servicing for you, keep em serviced and that keeps the car sweet
Some of the services you definately wouldnt be able to do yourself, it can be a bit complex with all the bits that need doing and these engines need a lot of TLC to keep em on form, neglect them and they will neglect you
(keep em serviced and they go for years )
Model wise... it looks like your car is either a MY (model year) 96 or 97 (the 97's were a facelift version and a little more up to date).
Check out www.sidc.co.uk as it should have some answers for you

Tony