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Christyj 04 December 2018 08:46 PM
Buying blobeye sti
 
Hi everyone new too this forum just looking on some info on buying a blobeye sti. What model would people recommend blobeye only. Looked at a 2005 last week but wet rear diff and wet around sump and right hand side of engine. Any ideas on these leaks? Common issues? expensive?

Has anyone any information on this car was in Leeds but now imported to Northern Ireland. RJ55DJD picture of car in my pictures on my profile

All information appreciated thanks Hanks in advance

1509joe 04 December 2018 09:04 PM
Rocker cover gasket at the engine end the diff end was it at the front of the diff if so probably the input shaft seal. Both easy fixes.

Christyj 05 December 2018 12:06 AM
Diff was wet all over mostly at back. Probably just a full seal kit would sort it then so along with new rocker seal kit. Anything too look out for on these cars, it’s a ppp wide track model

The Trooper 1815 05 December 2018 02:39 PM
Originally Posted by Christyj (Post 12037009)
Diff was wet all over mostly at back. Probably just a full seal kit would sort it then so along with new rocker seal kit. Anything too look out for on these cars, it’s a ppp wide track model

No MOT since Sept 2018.

Date tested 31 August 2017

PASS

Mileage - 91,950 miles

MOT test number 5483 0499 3706

Expiry date 30 August 2018

Advisory notice item(s)

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator support x-member (2.4.A.3)
  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Ste333 05 December 2018 02:47 PM
sounds like pretty straight forward stuff. Depends on your budget really - if you can get one, go for a JDM blob - twin scroll, higher spec, hold value better

1509joe 05 December 2018 02:54 PM
As above :thumb:

ST-X 05 December 2018 03:06 PM
Also, I'd recommend inspecting the rear jacking points under the sill skirts. Mine looked fine (apart from being a bit distorted) until I took the skirts off to discover fist sized holes in each sill!

Christyj 05 December 2018 04:50 PM
Originally Posted by The Trooper 1815 (Post 12037064)

No MOT since Sept 2018.

Date tested 31 August 2017

PASS

Mileage - 91,950 miles

MOT test number 5483 0499 3706

Expiry date 30 August 2018

Advisory notice item(s)

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator support x-member (2.4.A.3)
  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
yeah have done a full history check on car and seen this on a lift also doesn’t seem too bad yet just would need attention if I decide too buy

Christyj 05 December 2018 04:54 PM
Originally Posted by Ste333 (Post 12037066)
sounds like pretty straight forward stuff. Depends on your budget really - if you can get one, go for a JDM blob - twin scroll, higher spec, hold value better

yea my budget is around 9-9.5k max..as wil need to vrt and tax car after I purchase..the 2005 sti for £9000 or a “mint” 2003 for £6,500 decisions decisions..apparently the 2003 is immaculate both are uk ppp sti models

Christyj 05 December 2018 04:55 PM
Originally Posted by ST-X (Post 12037070)
Also, I'd recommend inspecting the rear jacking points under the sill skirts. Mine looked fine (apart from being a bit distorted) until I took the skirts off to discover fist sized holes in each sill!
had good look at them seemed ok too be fair

Ste333 06 December 2018 11:28 AM
Originally Posted by Christyj (Post 12037089)



yea my budget is around 9-9.5k max..as wil need to vrt and tax car after I purchase..the 2005 sti for £9000 or a “mint” 2003 for £6,500 decisions decisions..apparently the 2003 is immaculate both are uk ppp sti models
I've had both a 2003, and a 2005 mate. Both drove mostly the same to be fair. Although the widetrack 2005 had DCCD which was a nice touch, and the interior is definitely better on the later models. Worth thinking about... although you can retrofit the facelift interior parts into an earlier blob if you want to.

Christyj 06 December 2018 11:55 AM
Originally Posted by Ste333 (Post 12037143)
I've had both a 2003, and a 2005 mate. Both drove mostly the same to be fair. Although the widetrack 2005 had DCCD which was a nice touch, and the interior is definitely better on the later models. Worth thinking about... although you can retrofit the facelift interior parts into an earlier blob if you want to.
yeah I was leaning towards the 2005 and rang about the 2003 and sold already so must have been a good buy..anyone know of any 2005 for sale? I’m in Ireland but willing to travel for a mint one

rsjohn 06 December 2018 09:14 PM
My my05 sti jdm import widetrack in whites available.

Christyj 06 December 2018 09:20 PM
Originally Posted by rsjohn (Post 12037201)
My my05 sti jdm import widetrack in whites available.
looking for blue sorry thanks glws


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