Originally Posted by bonesetter (Post 8975384)

Very nice. Which tyres are those?
Only budgets mate going to get some better ones once there worn out

Any mods?

Originally Posted by TonyBurns (Post 8975401)

Very nice :D as its your first and you may not know everything about these, v power only (highest octane fuel available in our country as these are mapped for 100 ron fuel in japan) get yourself a KS3 knock sensor (there is a group buy on for them, very good bit of kit as version 5/6 cars have a habit of killing the maf sensor and blowing engines up due to that, so it gives you some warning, oh and I drive a version 5 type R so im in the same boat :lol1: ) mapped for uk fuel is a good idea, but still get the ks3 ;)

Have a look in the tech forum archive for the info on the DCCD (that little switch by your handbrake what changes the colour of the square things on your dash) its worth getting to understand what it does and how it does it because it improves your cars handling, and probably one of the most experienced people on here for that version of car is John Felstead, have a chat with him, he is a nice fella and wont bite :D

Tony:)

Originally Posted by Vr5RA_Matchew (Post 8975437)

Not alot fella, turbo back exhaust, hks filter, hks ssqv (which i hate), uprated fuel pump uprated plugs and leads thats it really. Just gonna have the ecu remapped



Thanks chap yeah i only run my cars on v power had it rr and its spot on nothing wrong with it whatsoever as the previous owner looked after it according to scoobyworld as it was there recently having some work done, had a new maf but cheers for the heads up really appreciate it:thumb:

Originally Posted by V555MAC (Post 8975439)

Very nice, needs de-tangoing though:thumb:

Originally Posted by TonyBurns (Post 8975445)

Just watch out for induction kits, that kills the mafs on these versions :(
You have a sharp learning curve coming up ;):D these can be quite a fussy car, but deffo get that ks3 knock sensor, will put the link up here for ya :)

Tony:D

Originally Posted by TonyBurns (Post 8975470)

Version 5/6 cars were, well how can we put it, known to have some issues because of their 100 ron mapped ecu's and fragile maf sensors, this normally kills the engine (2.5k rebuilds are not what you are needing to be paying for) so the tips are:- no after market filters (the STI one is ok though ;)) or induction kits as vibration/oil contamination kills your maf which runs your engine lean which burns out your pistons etc and means you need a new engine/rebuild, so hence the link to the KS3 ;) and the suggestion that a remap would be advisable (back up there somewhere).

So a sharp learning curve because you have (one of) the version(s) that need the most pampering to keep them running correctly ;)

Tony:)

Originally Posted by Vr5RA_Matchew (Post 8975499)

Oh i see thanks mate, i will keep a close eye on it and i will be getting it re-mapped as soon as i can afford it, but as i said i had the afr's checked when it was rr'd and they said it was running spot on if not abit rich

Originally Posted by TonyBurns (Post 8975509)

Get the KS3 first then ;) they are about 208 delivered on that group buy, all you need is one bad tank of fuel (it happens a fair bit) but this will save you so you can keep her in good condition :D beeped at me once after filling up at a motorway service station (v power).

Tony:)

Originally Posted by Vr5RA_Matchew (Post 8975456)

Lol how do you mean de-tangoing?

How do you mean sharp learning curve?

Originally Posted by Mifo (Post 8975956)

Very nice mate :thumb:. Were you at scoobyworld today ?? Think I spotted it getting some work done.

Originally Posted by rooferman (Post 8976043)

Nice motor......from no.639/1000......;)

P.s click the link below for the home of the "ra".......:thumb:

Mine used to look very similar ......... definately jumping in at the deep end with regards to the classic range of impreza....

Originally Posted by rooferman (Post 8976358)

No need too worry.....just a very capable drivers car......possibly the most focused of the classic range...

You will love it....:norty:

Originally Posted by Vr5RA_Matchew (Post 8976388)

I know fella ive had it a month and a half and its the best car ive ever had, its beyond amazing, all i want is a remap and i'll be a happy bunny at 300-320 ponies.

Originally Posted by rooferman (Post 8976397)

Would be worth a trip to Northamptonshire and a visit at Zen performance..;)