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06 August 2002, 07:05 AM
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Firstly congratulations on your purchase! Interesting that you bought it without knowing much about it. At least you've come to the right place to get an education, read through the various forums and you're sure to get an education 2nd to none.
06 August 2002, 11:45 PM
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It is a jap import a 1994 wrx sti estate 25k on the clock hks exhaust derestricted 18" alloys ally the toys. It was not that hard to check over just looked for the normal stuff. you would expect for a turboed car. It was just like looking for stuff on cossies since i have had a few.Still got one! I just want to find out a bit more about them what needs doing on them what power it should be what boost it should be running
08 August 2002, 07:03 AM
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i-club is a good site 4 info on mods although it is American so there are slight differences in sum areas
I do have a fairly large portion of scooby mod manufacturers etc in me favs which i guess i kud supply 4 a small fee
lol or yer presence @ da cov area meet (am i wearing u down yet?
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I do have a fairly large portion of scooby mod manufacturers etc in me favs which i guess i kud supply 4 a small fee lol or yer presence @ da cov area meet (am i wearing u down yet?)Si
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08 August 2002, 09:04 AM
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Congrats hope you enjoy it but a word of warning the 5 door owners are a sensitive bunch and you cant call them an estate they call them wagons . Enjoy
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08 August 2002, 09:07 AM
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Simple question, are you running on Super unleaded or Optimax, as i think the imports need 98 ron fuel?
One of the technical guys will confirm.
One of the technical guys will confirm.
08 August 2002, 10:11 AM
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Yup your going to need to run your car on super unleaded or optimax (octane booster as well if possible due to the ecu being set at 100 ron fuel otherwise your going to be paying for a new engine due to det 
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Your car should be pushing out 240ps (on 100 ron fuel) so more like 230bhp at the moment with super u/l or optimax....
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)Your car should be pushing out 240ps (on 100 ron fuel) so more like 230bhp at the moment with super u/l or optimax....
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08 August 2002, 10:16 AM
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Services.... every 6 months or 7.5k, whichever comes first.... big ones can cost upto 500 quid, minor ones are around 100 quid, look for 1 big one per year on average.
Tyres..... take my word for it, dont buy cr@p or you will end up in a ditch (ie avon zz1's) try toyo's or goodyear f1's.
Subaru uk wont touch your car, nor have anything to do with parts for it, you will have to go though independant's like ScoobyMania, ScoobySport or TSL.
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Tyres..... take my word for it, dont buy cr@p or you will end up in a ditch (ie avon zz1's) try toyo's or goodyear f1's.
Subaru uk wont touch your car, nor have anything to do with parts for it, you will have to go though independant's like ScoobyMania, ScoobySport or TSL.
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08 August 2002, 05:30 PM
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Although Roger Clarke click here but only for tel no etc is nearer u & they r quality i'm going this weekend 2 fit me Zaust & if i kudn't get a subaru dealer, as i have the turbo 2000 uk car, then i'd go there 4 servicing also but wana keep full subaru sevice history so just 4 mods 4 now
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but wana keep full subaru sevice history so just 4 mods 4 nowSi
08 August 2002, 05:44 PM
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was that the 1 that was in the auto-trader last week
it was a trader in coventry?
K reg . 25000 miles, Black, new 18in rims, STi half suede interior, HKS exhaust with D-Cat, HKS boost guage, Imola Race steering wheel, White clocks (derestricted), air con, ABS, c/locking
it was a trader in coventry?
K reg . 25000 miles, Black, new 18in rims, STi half suede interior, HKS exhaust with D-Cat, HKS boost guage, Imola Race steering wheel, White clocks (derestricted), air con, ABS, c/locking
09 August 2002, 06:58 AM
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& u obviously aint tried throwing it round the twisties yet as that is where the scoob kicks ***
NB Shyte tyres on original 15" wheels wont help u do this though as i discovered on a wet roundabout but set of toyo's & 17" wheels mean i feel invincible
NB2 that is a turn of phrase b4 any1 decides i am a prat who has no respect 4 da road etc etc but da scoob duz luv those corners
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NB Shyte tyres on original 15" wheels wont help u do this though as i discovered on a wet roundabout but set of toyo's & 17" wheels mean i feel invincible
NB2 that is a turn of phrase b4 any1 decides i am a prat who has no respect 4 da road etc etc but da scoob duz luv those corners
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09 August 2002, 10:17 AM
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Get looking in the for sale section, 17's and bigger brakes, uprated ECU as at the moment your car is pushing less BHP than my little and insignificant UK turbo
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09 August 2002, 10:21 PM
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its got 18" on it just now. I think i will be looking for a lot more power. need a bigger turbo on it i think. Any tuning stuff that you think will make a diffrence.
10 August 2002, 10:37 AM
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Bigger turbo?
The one thats on there just now is quite sufficient i hasten to add look at Rich Wild's MY95 UK car, basically the same engine as yours and pushing around 340bhp with minimal mods 
The only turbo you can change to really is one of the VF series but most people still like the TD05 as its a reliable bit of kit.
If you were to change your turbo you would also need to start thinking along the lines of engine rebuild so it could take more boost, front mounted intercooler etc, these would cost you quite a bit and put your insurance through the roof
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The one thats on there just now is quite sufficient i hasten to add
look at Rich Wild's MY95 UK car, basically the same engine as yours and pushing around 340bhp with minimal mods The only turbo you can change to really is one of the VF series but most people still like the TD05 as its a reliable bit of kit.
If you were to change your turbo you would also need to start thinking along the lines of engine rebuild so it could take more boost, front mounted intercooler etc, these would cost you quite a bit and put your insurance through the roof
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13 August 2002, 02:26 AM
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what boost should the car be running? and what would need to spend to get some more power. What mods are needed for that power and how much would it cost
[Edited by KAIBO - 8/13/2002 4:53:15 AM]
[Edited by KAIBO - 8/13/2002 4:53:15 AM]
13 August 2002, 09:01 AM
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Your boost wont be that high, i think most see it at 9-10psi, if you ask Rich Wild how much it cost him for his modifications to get the car to 320bhp you may be pleasently suprised (oh and pick up a newer ecu for your car, MY95-96 ecu's sort some of the earlier problems out).
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PS, i think Rich spent 1500 quid in total
(oh and pick up a newer ecu for your car, MY95-96 ecu's sort some of the earlier problems out).Tony
PS, i think Rich spent 1500 quid in total
13 August 2002, 11:16 PM
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i am game for that! I knew mine was running low boost.0.9 which i am not used to as my cossie peaks at26 psi and holds 24 psi. and gives you that sort of power. How much for the ecu and can i just plug it straight on.
14 August 2002, 09:41 AM
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Dunno how much for an MY95/96 wrx ecu but i dont think they are that expensive, just dont get it off a wagon, it has to be off the saloon as the wagons didnt get a rise in power till 97 from 240ps to 280ps, my95/96 Wrx saloons got 260ps
There are a few breakers around or post in the wanted section, just make sure it isnt an STi ecu thou!
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There are a few breakers around or post in the wanted section, just make sure it isnt an STi ecu thou!
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15 August 2002, 12:02 AM
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You dont want an STi one cos the engine internals, turbo and injectors are different and you probably wouldnt be able to start your car
Dunno which are the different ones but someone whos changed should be able to tell you that
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Dunno which are the different ones but someone whos changed should be able to tell you that
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08 September 2002, 01:47 AM
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EVERY CAR YOU TAKE YER LUCK WITH. I USED TO BUY MY CARS FOR THE MARKET. ALWAYS GOT A GOOD DEAL. THE LAST COSSIE I BOUGHT I DROVE ALL THE WAY TO SHEPTON MALLET (THE OTHER SIDE OF BRISTROL)FROM SCOTLAND AND I HAVE HAD VERY FEW PROBLEMS IN 12K sO ITS LIKE A GAMBLE LIKE THE HORSES YOU WIN SOME AND YOU LOOSE SOME THE WAY OF LIFE!
[Edited by KAIBO - 8/9/2002 1:48:18 AM]
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08 September 2002, 10:23 PM
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its got 18" on it just now. I think i will be looking for a lot more power. need a bigger turbo on it i think. Any tuning stuff that you think will make a diffrence. i might just keep my cossie if i can't get a major power hike soon!
[Edited by KAIBO - 8/10/2002 3:24:27 AM]
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