Eddy G

Hi guys just wondering how many of the import owners, which seems to be alot of you according to the survrey, have experienced problems with thier scoobs. I,ve owned a wrx import 1997 with decat and induction 280 bhp and have had few problems apart from the fragile maf sensor. Listening to some of the stories on this site i am beginning to think i should get rid of it before it goes bang. I must admit i love the car and everyone that has been in it says that it's one of the fastest scoobs they have been in. I run it on optimax and like i say apart from the maf everything aok. Am i just worried over nothing? Or have a lot of you had probs with imports?

ralphandcarol

Eddy,
Have a 97 STiV3 with 320bhp and 290lbs/ft can report no problems after two years of fairly hard ownership ,Trackdays etc. Stick with it I dont think they are any less reliable than a UK spec.

Ralph

Eddy G

Cheers Ralph that actualy does make me feel eaiser i think uk ownes are just jealous of the extra power!!

scoobchrissy

iTrader: (1)

Dont think so m8y

Brun

If i was jealous of that, i would of saved some cash and bought an import

JohnnyR6

I've got a sti2 and when i first got it it was detting due to a jap chip and faulty maf, both replaced and it has been perfect ever since.

Welloilbeefhooked

iTrader: (3)

Mines an MY98 WRX with a knocklink fitted and have had no real problems. Give it loads of stick and it runs fine on Optimax and OB.

StickyMicky

ive got a 97 wrx which is nigh on the same, stuck 20k miles on it last year

and they were hard as nails miles as well
approx 60 drag strip runs and a few other bits and bobs

ive been running increased boost as well, i wouldnt worry to much, i belive the sti model is more fragile due to a more agressive map

Eddy G

cheers guys sounds like there is no real difference in reliability between the two, i'll just make sure i keep giving her the same loving care as ever (the car not the misses) and things should be ok.

milo

i dont know TOO many scoobs, import OR uk, that with sensible mods (i.e. decat, filter and remap for optimax and knocklink) running near standard boost go bang. be interested to see anyone in that situation reply to this.

a LOT of the stories you hear about engines blowing are from people running 20%+ more boost than standard. obviously if you're raising boost and power without going internal, you're going to reduce engine life (that's a given).

be interested to see how many near-stock wrx owners that have remapped for optimax, using knockink, regular servicing and running standard-ish boost have had serious problems?