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Old 24 September 2003, 06:06 PM
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Well my days of being an ex-subaru owner are finally coming to an end - soon .

Just wondered what your top tips are for living with the STi8.

Thanks in advance
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Old 24 September 2003, 06:10 PM
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Top tip ?

Take a few days of work !, get the 1000 miles done in a day, get the service, enjoy.
Old 24 September 2003, 06:46 PM
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Change the wheels from Gold to Silver Prodrive PF7's
Add PPP
Fit Suspension kit
Sti Mud flaps
Take it to the Nurburgring



Old 24 September 2003, 08:02 PM
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And the cheapest of the extras is the £400 mud flaps

Better start saving
Old 24 September 2003, 08:05 PM
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some say huggies, some say togs, but its pampers every time for me
Old 24 September 2003, 08:10 PM
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really £400 looked in max power £15 LOL
Old 24 September 2003, 08:16 PM
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Is £15 for the Nova PPP
Old 24 September 2003, 08:42 PM
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Get a fuel card
Old 24 September 2003, 08:45 PM
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Don't you mean get a contract out on Gordon Brown [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
Old 25 September 2003, 10:43 AM
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Make sure to have regular dentist check ups.
Old 25 September 2003, 10:52 AM
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Be prepared for low 20's mpg at best, hard ride and lots of stares from bystanders, but when your not sure if it was the right decision go for a blast and it all falls into place
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If you've driven a classic STI or anything with 270bhp you need to get it PPP'd or you'll end up hating it.
If you haven't then my top tip is to make sure you don't drive a tuned car until you can afford to do it yourself
Chuck
Old 25 September 2003, 10:54 AM
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get a booster cushion if you are under 5'4" so you can see over the scoop

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Old 25 September 2003, 01:06 PM
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Jasey,

Good news !

And the cheapest of the extras is the £400 mud flaps
I think you should have a word with Brian Sangster
Old 25 September 2003, 08:26 PM
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Hey Numptie,

looks like it might be time for *that* beer and joining up with a certain enthusiasts club

Did see that thread but BKS seems to have gone all quiet when folk are asking for details

Jase
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