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Old 12 August 2013, 10:01 AM
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Hey all,

First post on here... looking at spreading some love between here and SIDC.

I'm an IT Consultant by trade, specialising in small business IT system, my background is in Windows server systems, networks, systems admin, systems design etc...

I play badminton in the Cambridge and Newmarket leagues and I live near Cambridge, UK.

I used to have a MY2003 Silver WRX SL, but chopped it in last year for my current car - MY2006 STi Spec-D PPP.

Thanks,

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Old 12 August 2013, 12:06 PM
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Welcome. Nice motor, how are you finding it compared to the wrx?
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The difference between a stock MY2003 WRX and a 2006 STi PPP is amazing.

The main thing I noticed was the responsiveness and urgency. The STi is so much more punchy. Having an extra 100 or so bhp helps too.

The STi is more thirsty, but that comes with the territory.
Old 12 August 2013, 01:32 PM
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Welcome! Very good looking car. Congrats.

I used to play badminton, for almost 10 years of my life. Unfortunately I hurt my back and was forced to abandon. I really miss it, though.

cheers from madeira
Old 12 August 2013, 02:39 PM
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Thanks clayman. More upgrades on the way, mostly handling but maybe a few to add to the visuals ;-)

I had a few years out from badminton due to tennis elbow, but been playing for nearly 20yrs. I play in men's div 2 in the Cambridge league and sometimes in on of the mixed teams in the Newmarket league (but only as a ringer).

It's hard on knees and ankles though!
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Nice looking car, good choice
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Loverly looking car. Hope you one of the fortunate ones on the engine front.
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Originally Posted by marshall332bhp
Loverly looking car. Hope you one of the fortunate ones on the engine front.
It had a head rebuild at 30k, 5k before I got it. And the last month a new turbo inlet pipe as the OEM one split... but that doesn't really count as "engine" :-)
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Result then. Should be done for you
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Yeah, it's done 17k or so since the rebuild, so all looking good (touch wood) :-)
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Was supposed to say ok for ya don't
No how done got in instead haha.
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