bobthebodger

Hi all, does anybody know japerformanceuk in bradford? ive got an appointment to see them tomorrow... just wanted some info if anybody has any on them. ive looked at 5 cars now and im really peed off with so called mint examples.

1st) full of dents

2nd) rear quarter panel a mess, sprayed by a 90 yr old with a shaking hand

3rd) engine burning oil

4th) engine knocking

5th) engine knock,dents and scratches

theres some very funny people about

GC8

Their location alone puts me off..... After youve seen them; if you have any questions post them up and I'll do my best to answer them.*


Simon

*about imports/importing; not the meaning of life...

bobthebodger

The area put me off yesterday when i went to see a private sale but i have a good feeling about this place, if you want to look at there website here is the link www.japperformanceuk.co.uk .. im after the wrx with sti styling with graphite alloys £4895. expensive but there supposed to be quality cars but i wont pay that.

I spoke to him earlier and he sounded a very nice guy who knew about these great cars, its view by appointment only. there cars on the site look very good clean examples and an indoor showroom for viewing. le us know what you think.

RAF1

iTrader: (5)

have heard only good things about them - stock looks real good in the pics aswell..

Raf
p.s like the wrx you are going to view.. looks sweeeeeet.

bobthebodger

thanks raf, they really did sound good. horny car that is

GC8

If theyre freshly imported cars then insist on seeing the japanese auction appraisal sheet. Look for a grade 4 car ideally although 3.5s can be nice too. Theres no reason for a legitimate importer of decent cars not have this, none at all.


Simon

bobthebodger

Thanks simon, thats great as i wouldnt have asked lol, how does the grading system work?

thanks

bob

bobthebodger

Hi, well ive been to see the car and im having it today, left a deposit and waiting for my lift back there to pick her up, £4895 and managed to drop him £400...sorted!

Its in mint condition with no scuffs dents or any dodgy painting...its just perfect! i had to chip him some money because of the cambelt issue i had with him, the cars done 115,000 kmh and on the cambelt cover or next to it (cant remember) it said 61,000 kmh, now does this mean it was changed at 61,000 or it was due at 61,000????

when are the cambelts changed on subarus, is it every 40,000 ?????

thankyou

ps: correction..not £500 it was £400 discount! onder2:

GC8

Changed at 61,000 kms. With regard to grading, a 4 is all an older car is likely to get, a 3.5 may have more scratches or maybe even a small mark/dent. This doesnt mean that its not a good car though and most auctions wont grade a car thats run over 100,000kms above a 3.5 no matter what. RA and A grades are accident damaged but either very small or very well repaired. Other letter grades are to be avoided as are 3's and below.


Simon

bobthebodger

thankyou simon, do you know when cambelt changes are required ?
i checked the car over and i noticed all looked well.

thanks

GC8

I should but I cant remember, it wont be too far away jsut on the distance travelled though. I would certainly get one done as soon as possible because theres a time limit too. I can recommend The Subaru Service Centre in Sheffield for any service work like this; Jef & Dean are both ex-factory trained Bentleys technicians and they cant be bettered on price.

Simon

RAF1

iTrader: (5)

nice one bob - seems you got yourself a bargain.. will take you with me next time i go to buy a car - your haggling skills must be 2nd to none

Raf.
p.s. Never let an area put you off buying... always view a car and then make up your own mind.

crx-vt

Excellent importers highly recommended

bobthebodger

Hi guys, ive got her and shes fantastic...damn these cars really are great!.. im in love bigtime.

Got another brucy bonus aswell, didnt like the front grill on it, so he changed it for the sti one, it was a bit of a mess so put a nice new lookin one on. raf1 i really did get a bargain...my £400 saving will get me some nice bits...im after a boost gauge and oil pressure gauge if anyone knows anywhere cheap

Can anyone give me any advice on a fresh import, what to do next..shes standard engine wise???

thanks

bob

banny sti

iTrader: (68)

hi bob i have a boost gauge, oil temp and oil pressure gauge. They are brand new boxed with the senders and will also include a a pillar pod. they are smoke faced, looking for £90 inc p&p.

pic
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/m_parn...auge/gauge4.jpg

banny

bobthebodger

almost forgot, here she is

bobthebodger

Hi m8, i was looking for the most important one first (oil pressure) moneys tight after my superb purchase...if your hanging on for a wee while then i must have all three

thanks

bob

ps: where you from m8???

GC8

Bob; have the cam belt changed before you spend money on anything else. Youll have no oil pressure to gauge if your cambelt snaps.....


Simon

bobthebodger

simon your right m8, ive got this in mind first...banny being a good fella is holding onto the gauges for me, i need to get this done then purchase the gauges for peace of mind.

my xmas wish list:

1) belt and service (early prezzy)

2) gauges (early prezzy:d)

3) exhaust (which brand is good?)

4) brakes (4 pots, drilled and grooved disks and quality pads)

5) chrome badges

bobthebodger

Anyone know when cambelts are changed..its on 72,000 miles and had one at 61,000 kmh or what to look for on a badly worn one??

bob

GC8

Time is more important than distance run. It was changed at 62,000kms and the car has now run nearly double that. How old is the car? Id guess that the cambelt is long since due changing. You cant skimp on maintenance Bob.

GC8

Ive just seen your post #19.... With regard to exhausts, you cant go wrong with Hayward & Scott.


Simon

banny sti

iTrader: (68)

The blitz nur spec is a quality exhaust, if you want something that will wake the neighbours up!

bobthebodger

haywood and scott sounds good to me m8, no im not being tight im just really paranoid about, how much am i looking at for a cambelt change ?


bob

bobthebodger

lol banny im not wanting the neighbour waker.. they will hate me. i want something loud but not to loud....i want to get that rumble noise but not something that will wake the full estate up! lol

Fred321

hiya mate, cambelt replacement should cost you in the region of 150 pounds,

I bought the car from the same place, the guy did all the cambelt & oil service, worked out better for me.

make sure you get the cambelt changed BEFORE any other upgrades,

regards

bobthebodger

top one fred, he said he could get it done for me if i wanted it doing but just didnt have the asking price money, it wont be drove now until the day it gets done. by the way its a great place he has there, all quality cars.