Should I change my 08 STI for an 09 STI 330s?
18 April 2009, 04:29 PM
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Should I change my 08 STI for an 09 STI 330s?
I have been to see a midnight blue 330s today
. I want it
. The recaro seats, sat nav, tinted windows and keyless entry really sell it for me.
I was going to go for the PPP and sat nav for my car anyway plus tinting the windows which will all cost nearly 5k. But, I can't get the keyless entry or recaro seats retro fitted by subaru
Am I bonkers?
. I want it. The recaro seats, sat nav, tinted windows and keyless entry really sell it for me.I was going to go for the PPP and sat nav for my car anyway plus tinting the windows which will all cost nearly 5k. But, I can't get the keyless entry or recaro seats retro fitted by subaru
Am I bonkers?
18 April 2009, 04:41 PM
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Chris go for the euro spec like mine and then get PPP, all the 330s spec but far cheaper!
Paid 23K for mine and £1600 for PPP, Your not going to get a brand new 330s for £24,600 are you. Aren't the 330s 31k new?
Paid 23K for mine and £1600 for PPP, Your not going to get a brand new 330s for £24,600 are you. Aren't the 330s 31k new?
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You should be able to get a new 330s for £29k, a euro with PPP will be cheaper but the 330s badge is important especially come resale time.
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19 April 2009, 11:05 AM
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Thanks for all the comments.
I know I will lose a load of money
. My main concern is subaru bringing out another version/facelift in 12 months that I want more than the 330s. Does anyone know of any new versions in the pipeline?
I know I will lose a load of money
. My main concern is subaru bringing out another version/facelift in 12 months that I want more than the 330s. Does anyone know of any new versions in the pipeline?
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19 April 2009, 01:16 PM
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I have just looked at some spy shots of a spec C. maybe I should wait?
Or get a litchfield Type 20, that has 400bhp.
19 April 2009, 01:48 PM
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My08 Sti Runs 380 allready lol if i want recaro seats i will just buy them and fit them myself, not to fussed about keyless entry tbh.
Next stage for mine is more power just got used to what it has now, the thing that bugs me is that i know i can break the 400bhp barrier with ease without changing my turbo all i need to do is sort the fueling out as we maxxed the injectors out mapping the thing and it was above 400bhp with shedloads of torque.
I have a syntec pump coming that WILL fit in that damn cannister even if it kills me trying lol put a fuel pressure regulator on and get rid of the standard plugs and fit some Lfr7aix ngk ones & that will do it I will be happy then.
Next stage for mine is more power just got used to what it has now, the thing that bugs me is that i know i can break the 400bhp barrier with ease without changing my turbo all i need to do is sort the fueling out as we maxxed the injectors out mapping the thing and it was above 400bhp with shedloads of torque.
I have a syntec pump coming that WILL fit in that damn cannister even if it kills me trying lol put a fuel pressure regulator on and get rid of the standard plugs and fit some Lfr7aix ngk ones & that will do it I will be happy then.
19 April 2009, 02:30 PM
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My08 Sti Runs 380 allready lol if i want recaro seats i will just buy them and fit them myself, not to fussed about keyless entry tbh.
Next stage for mine is more power just got used to what it has now, the thing that bugs me is that i know i can break the 400bhp barrier with ease without changing my turbo all i need to do is sort the fueling out as we maxxed the injectors out mapping the thing and it was above 400bhp with shedloads of torque.
I have a syntec pump coming that WILL fit in that damn cannister even if it kills me trying lol put a fuel pressure regulator on and get rid of the standard plugs and fit some Lfr7aix ngk ones & that will do it I will be happy then.
Next stage for mine is more power just got used to what it has now, the thing that bugs me is that i know i can break the 400bhp barrier with ease without changing my turbo all i need to do is sort the fueling out as we maxxed the injectors out mapping the thing and it was above 400bhp with shedloads of torque.
I have a syntec pump coming that WILL fit in that damn cannister even if it kills me trying lol put a fuel pressure regulator on and get rid of the standard plugs and fit some Lfr7aix ngk ones & that will do it I will be happy then.
Impressive car Rob
I am not much of a modifier, I know very little about engines. I like it straight out of the box. I take it you are not concerned about the warranty, and what about insuring modified cars? I am more concerned with the handling than the power. So, the Spec C spy shots I have seen make it appealing.
Can you buy the recaro seats? I have hunted high and low for them but drew a blank.
19 April 2009, 04:16 PM
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Impressive car Rob
I am not much of a modifier, I know very little about engines. I like it straight out of the box. I take it you are not concerned about the warranty, and what about insuring modified cars? I am more concerned with the handling than the power. So, the Spec C spy shots I have seen make it appealing.
Can you buy the recaro seats? I have hunted high and low for them but drew a blank.
I am not much of a modifier, I know very little about engines. I like it straight out of the box. I take it you are not concerned about the warranty, and what about insuring modified cars? I am more concerned with the handling than the power. So, the Spec C spy shots I have seen make it appealing.
Can you buy the recaro seats? I have hunted high and low for them but drew a blank.
From what I remember from there shop Revolution in newcastle have them, because i was sat in them, they are only in the £400 bracket each if i recall.
The car is safer now Engine Map wise than it was from factory so I am pretty happy that way, if mine went bang on a factory map i would chuck the car back and tell them to stick it, If they cant make a car thats fit for purpose they shouldnt sell it lol or thats the way i look at it.
As for insurance Mine with mods is £508 fully comp to insure
19 April 2009, 04:46 PM
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From what I remember from there shop Revolution in newcastle have them, because i was sat in them, they are only in the £400 bracket each if i recall.
The car is safer now Engine Map wise than it was from factory so I am pretty happy that way, if mine went bang on a factory map i would chuck the car back and tell them to stick it, If they cant make a car thats fit for purpose they shouldnt sell it lol or thats the way i look at it.
As for insurance Mine with mods is £508 fully comp to insure
The car is safer now Engine Map wise than it was from factory so I am pretty happy that way, if mine went bang on a factory map i would chuck the car back and tell them to stick it, If they cant make a car thats fit for purpose they shouldnt sell it lol or thats the way i look at it.
As for insurance Mine with mods is £508 fully comp to insure
So modification didn't affect your insurance premium, cool.
19 April 2009, 09:09 PM
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It seems the general concensus is for me not to change the car.
I will make a decision this week and let you know. You have all got me wavering. I am less likely to change now than I was.
Chris
I will make a decision this week and let you know. You have all got me wavering. I am less likely to change now than I was.
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20 April 2009, 09:41 AM
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The keyless entry/start is very useful, you still have to press the button on the door handle to unlock.lock the car, and in that mode it only unlocks that door, not all of them (which is great for security..but a pain in da *** if you have wife/family also wanting to go in) so you end up using the fob (which double clicks to unlock all doors).
The biggest plus is boot entry, as long as you have the fob on you, then the boot will unlock just by gripping the boot release, very handy with your hands half full.
Recaro's.... worth every penny..
The biggest plus is boot entry, as long as you have the fob on you, then the boot will unlock just by gripping the boot release, very handy with your hands half full.
Recaro's.... worth every penny..
and the Recaro's are very supportive
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The keyless entry/start is very useful, you still have to press the button on the door handle to unlock.lock the car, and in that mode it only unlocks that door, not all of them (which is great for security..but a pain in da *** if you have wife/family also wanting to go in) so you end up using the fob (which double clicks to unlock all doors).
The biggest plus is boot entry, as long as you have the fob on you, then the boot will unlock just by gripping the boot release, very handy with your hands half full.
Recaro's.... worth every penny..
The biggest plus is boot entry, as long as you have the fob on you, then the boot will unlock just by gripping the boot release, very handy with your hands half full.
Recaro's.... worth every penny..
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20 April 2009, 11:51 AM
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My wife's obviously less patient..
she wants the car unlocked by the time she reaches the door handle... or I get a tut and "that look" accross the roof..
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Well, I got the trade in value on my car. OUCH!. 1 year old 6300miles on the clock and it is worth a lot less than 10 months ago. I would rather sell it to someone than let them have it for that.I have not had a chance to get back to the salesman yet. I have a change over cost that I can live with and if I can't get what I am looking for then I will leave it a year and get whatever Subaru have brought out as a facelift in 2010. Or I will get a Litchfield.
The 330s is great but it is the same suspension isn't it?
Rob84 and his car has got me thinking. I am waiting to hear if revolution can get the seats but I never had a chance to call them either. If I could get the seats I could live without the keyless entry. For now.
The 330s is great but it is the same suspension isn't it?
Rob84 and his car has got me thinking. I am waiting to hear if revolution can get the seats but I never had a chance to call them either. If I could get the seats I could live without the keyless entry. For now.