Calling all standard scooby owners……
16 August 2004, 01:03 PM
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Calling all standard scooby owners……
I have seen many threads on here that complaining about blown engines and the like. I thought I would start a thread for all STANDARD scooby owners that have NOT experienced any terminal engine problems.
It all starts here……
My names Phill and I have a drink problem ………
sorry wrong board.
I have had a standard silver MY00 for a few months now and love it. 35K on the clock and I am more than happy with it.
Phill
It all starts here……
My names Phill and I have a drink problem ………
sorry wrong board. I have had a standard silver MY00 for a few months now and love it. 35K on the clock and I am more than happy with it.
Phill
16 August 2004, 01:12 PM
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Bet it also happens to standard engine also tho,cant take much from not warming it up properly or driving it at its limit all the time as its so slow! 
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16 August 2004, 01:21 PM
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Mine no probs...starts everytime, smooth and no strange noises.
The whole reason the ECU is set to detuning the engine in standard map is better reliability and reasonable fuel consumption. Surely the wacky mods you see some people put on theirs plus the equally wacky driving style that comes with modding can't help reliability.
Stiil, Subaru are well aware of how popular the scoobs are for post market mods and the engines lend themselves to reasonable levels of modification.
However I think some folks don't consider the science involved and throw engine mods in whilst taking power/torque figures at face value. It ain't that simple...
The whole reason the ECU is set to detuning the engine in standard map is better reliability and reasonable fuel consumption. Surely the wacky mods you see some people put on theirs plus the equally wacky driving style that comes with modding can't help reliability.
Stiil, Subaru are well aware of how popular the scoobs are for post market mods and the engines lend themselves to reasonable levels of modification.
However I think some folks don't consider the science involved and throw engine mods in whilst taking power/torque figures at face value. It ain't that simple...
16 August 2004, 01:30 PM
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Think you'll find that plenty of non-standard cars haven't blown up either....
Mark - UK 98 Turbo (60000 miles standard + 60000 miles not really standard ....
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Mark - UK 98 Turbo (60000 miles standard + 60000 miles not really standard ....
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16 August 2004, 01:47 PM
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Mines not exactly standard but its not got bonkers mods on it either (De-cat, K&N panel and TEK2) and have to say its been absolutely fine.
MPG is much better than expected. Parts aren't silly money once you know where to look. Servicing is expensive at the dealers but all dealers are expensive IMHO and specialists are usually cheaper and do a better job. Insurance is quite high but what do you expect.
Interior is obviously not Germanic in origin but at least its not french. DIY oil change is brown trousers time when you re-start but trust in the lord of SNet and your 85% likely to survive.
/Edit - MY00 Sonic Blue (best colour for sure) from Dublin @ 53K
MPG is much better than expected. Parts aren't silly money once you know where to look. Servicing is expensive at the dealers but all dealers are expensive IMHO and specialists are usually cheaper and do a better job. Insurance is quite high but what do you expect.
Interior is obviously not Germanic in origin but at least its not french. DIY oil change is brown trousers time when you re-start but trust in the lord of SNet and your 85% likely to survive.
/Edit - MY00 Sonic Blue (best colour for sure) from Dublin @ 53K
16 August 2004, 02:19 PM
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What do you call bonkers/wacky mods ? - I think there's a big difference between 'highly modified - but carefully' and 'slapped together without too much thought'
16 August 2004, 02:27 PM
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92,000 miles here. Standard car. Uses no oil, starts everytime. Always Run up and Down. Had usual ie Discs, pads, shocks etc. But as for reliability 100%. I Never rape the Engine thou, Motorway sit at 80 mph. To many miles to start modding now thou.
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16 August 2004, 02:57 PM
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Shrop - too many miles - Reckon you're right wrt motorway though - 'generally', standard imprezas seem to lean out at top speed - causing 'bangs'
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- Reckon you're right wrt motorway though - 'generally', standard imprezas seem to lean out at top speed - causing 'bangs'Mark
16 August 2004, 03:03 PM
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I think Panel filter, decat and remap can't be ever classed as wacky mods.
Good to see some people still have standard cars but with a bit of careful and gentle fettling the cars can return so much more and still be as reliable.
Brian
Good to see some people still have standard cars but with a bit of careful and gentle fettling the cars can return so much more and still be as reliable.
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16 August 2004, 03:11 PM
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I'm sorry to disagree with you old boy, but by de-catting your entire exhaust and remapping the ECU to add more boost does make the car less reliable than a standard unmolested engine.
Wheels, spoliers, lights etc etc obviously will have no effect (except for perhaps water in the boot after you've fitted the spoiler) but how can anyone say that engine mods will not cause any long term problems.
And yes my Scoob did have a Full de-cat & TEK3 and ran sweet as a nut for many many miles, but I never ever drove it flat out for fear of going bang.
Wheels, spoliers, lights etc etc obviously will have no effect (except for perhaps water in the boot after you've fitted the spoiler) but how can anyone say that engine mods will not cause any long term problems.
And yes my Scoob did have a Full de-cat & TEK3 and ran sweet as a nut for many many miles, but I never ever drove it flat out for fear of going bang.
16 August 2004, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Danny B
I'm sorry to disagree with you old boy, but by de-catting your entire exhaust and remapping the ECU to add more boost does make the car less reliable than a standard unmolested engine.
Wheels, spoliers, lights etc etc obviously will have no effect (except for perhaps water in the boot after you've fitted the spoiler) but how can anyone say that engine mods will not cause any long term problems.
And yes my Scoob did have a Full de-cat & TEK3 and ran sweet as a nut for many many miles, but I never ever drove it flat out for fear of going bang.
Wheels, spoliers, lights etc etc obviously will have no effect (except for perhaps water in the boot after you've fitted the spoiler) but how can anyone say that engine mods will not cause any long term problems.
And yes my Scoob did have a Full de-cat & TEK3 and ran sweet as a nut for many many miles, but I never ever drove it flat out for fear of going bang.
17 August 2004, 07:27 PM
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Bought my MY98 uk had an exhaust system, panel filter and i recently put a panel filter on it 76,000 miles running sweeeeeeet! only problem is i drive about the town alot i'm about 190miles to a full tank is that normal?
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