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Vr5RA_Matchew 02 October 2009 03:56 PM

Newbie From Birmingham With A Ver5 Ra
 
Hi all just thought id say hello to everyone (sorry if it the wrong section)
I have a Ver5 Ra 555Ltd here's a few pics i love her its my first Subaru and it amazing!!!
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/SNV32604.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/SNV32612.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/SNV32610.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/SNV32611.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/SNV32605.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/SNV32602.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/SNV32596.jpg
Two for mike@monstormotorsport abit of advertisement for you fella as it was there on Tuesday having some work done
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/SNV32597.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/SNV32613.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/SNV32600.jpg
I know im sad lol
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/SNV32601.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/SNV32606.jpg[/QUOTE]

bonesetter 02 October 2009 04:06 PM

Very nice. Which tyres are those?

Any mods?

TonyBurns 02 October 2009 04:13 PM

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:)

Vr5RA_Matchew 02 October 2009 04:27 PM


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?

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


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:)

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:

V555MAC 02 October 2009 04:28 PM

Very nice, needs de-tangoing though:thumb:

TonyBurns 02 October 2009 04:30 PM


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:

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

TonyBurns 02 October 2009 04:32 PM

Here ya go :D better than a knock link as it can be set up to what level you want it and it has an audiable alarm ;)

https://www.scoobynet.com/group-buys...n-kits-gb.html

Though I have both fitted to my car (knock link and KS3 :D)

Tony:D

Vr5RA_Matchew 02 October 2009 04:34 PM


Originally Posted by V555MAC (Post 8975439)
Very nice, needs de-tangoing though:thumb:

Lol how do you mean de-tangoing?

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

How do you mean sharp learning curve?

TonyBurns 02 October 2009 04:40 PM

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:)

Vr5RA_Matchew 02 October 2009 04:55 PM


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:)


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

beef-on-the-bone 02 October 2009 04:58 PM

that's nice ;)

TonyBurns 02 October 2009 05:00 PM


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

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:)

Vr5RA_Matchew 02 October 2009 05:07 PM


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:)


Thanks chap, i would but im skint atm just spent quite abit on it at scoobyworld having work done, many thanks for your help and advice as she is my daily drive and i want to keep her mint i just tootle to and from work in the week and odd tickle on the weekends:)

Matt

TonyBurns 02 October 2009 05:47 PM

You have the option of shoving a bottle of millers octane plus into a tank of fuel anyway ;)

Tony:)

my06 ppp silver 02 October 2009 08:17 PM


Originally Posted by Vr5RA_Matchew (Post 8975456)
Lol how do you mean de-tangoing?

How do you mean sharp learning curve?

all the orange indicators etc. are usually replaced with an aftermarket version, usually clear with a clear bulb that flashes the relevant colour. ps. i dont know the ins and outs as i dont have this with my model. seen the diffrence on others though, much better:thumb:

my06 ppp silver 02 October 2009 08:19 PM

ps lovely motor.

Mifo 02 October 2009 08:28 PM

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

Aztec Performance Ltd 02 October 2009 08:46 PM

Welcome onboard :thumb:

Car looks seriously :cool:

rooferman 02 October 2009 09:01 PM

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....

Vr5RA_Matchew 02 October 2009 09:32 PM


Originally Posted by Mifo (Post 8975956)
Very nice mate :thumb:. Were you at scoobyworld today ?? Think I spotted it getting some work done.

Cheers man , no matey it was there on the 15th sept

Vr5RA_Matchew 02 October 2009 09:37 PM


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....


Cheers dude, everyones not giving these good press about "being in the deep end" lol:wonder:

rooferman 02 October 2009 11:49 PM

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

You will love it....:norty:

Vr5RA_Matchew 03 October 2009 12:25 AM


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:

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.

rooferman 03 October 2009 12:34 AM


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.


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

Vr5RA_Matchew 03 October 2009 12:38 AM


Originally Posted by rooferman (Post 8976397)
Would be worth a trip to Northamptonshire and a visit at Zen performance..;)

I was gonna use scoobyworld/scoobyworks in loughborough, they did work on it recently and the previous owner used scooby clinic in chesterfield


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