firecracker

Hi all

I'm going to be having my engine rebuilt in my 98 JDM Forester S/tb shortly. I've had a few quotes to do the job and I'm thinking of going with a company called API Impreza of Harbury, Warwickshire. They seemed very helpful on the phone and will also collect the car. Has anyone on here had an engine rebuild by these guys, if so I'd like to here your opinions, good or bad?

Cheers

Marcus

Tripple'O G

Neilo would be the guy to speak to......
I've had a gearbox etc from them and even though you may have a wait, the work is fine

andy97

iTrader: (1)

Ive got a 2.5 sti conversion with forged pistons from Api and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this company to you. David and his team will do a great job.

Andy

Satisfied customer and now part of the unofficial sales team

PSL- dont bother

New_scooby_04

iTrader: (4)

Good choice I've not had engine work done myself, but ordered from David before; excellent customer service. You'll see enough threads on here to know that you'll get a quality rebuild from David and he'll only give you honest advice, not sales talk designed to make you spend over the odds.

Ns04

APIDavid

iTrader: (4)

Thanks for the recommendations guys.

Points have been added to your unofficial salesman of the year total.

David Api

Damn typos

Tidgy

not had any work done there myself but a mate had an engine built there and they did a top job.

few other places to try

scoobyclinic (who does my work)
TSL
Roger clarke
scoobytecnix (new outfit)

firecracker

Thanks guys for your replies, I just wanted to hear a few comments before I go head with it as I'm new to Subaru ownership. You have all reassured me in what I was thinking. Out of all the companies I phoned, David seemed to be the most honest, helpful and informative person and didn't pressure me into a sale and was also good enough to send me a written quote, API it shall be then.

Cheers

Marcus.

APIDavid

iTrader: (4)

I knew that !!

David APi

[ bonus points to the unofficials ]

andy97

iTrader: (1)

Do the points go towards the bacon butty fund or a discount off my forester donor gearbox

Andy

APIDavid

iTrader: (4)

Keep eating the butties mate, then you'll need a power upgrade [ for which we'll offer a generous discount ] to pull the extra weight along.

David APi

big daz2

stick with api i cant rate them enough,my mate had his 2.5 done there and i bought my type r from there the mechanics are sh*t hot and you always get quility service not to mention the butties but i havent had one from this new buttie shop yet.

pslewis

Arselicking thread time again!!

I would like to say my Postman did a FANTASTIC job delivery my mail this morning - yes, someone paid to send the letters to me and therefore his wages - but, I must say, he slipped the letters very expertly through the letterbox

Never ceases to amaze me how many NEWBIES come on an ask where the best engine rebuilders are .............. it makes you wonder sometimes, doesn't it!???

Pete

New_scooby_04

iTrader: (4)

No he didn't, Pete!

The package I sent you yesterday has been returned to sender............................and it's still ticking!!!!

I thought I set the timer at 24 hou............................................... .........

BedHog

You're very cynical Pete....

pslewis

I'm very old, and VERY wise!!

It sticks out like a sore thumb

Pete

pslewis

You didn't put the right postage on it - you numptie!!

Pete

BedHog

Maybe you have something though. Another just appeared here:

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=497993

1st post saying how good a company is that everyone else has slagged off. Will be interesting to see if he stays around

pslewis

I KNOW I have something!!

Not many Newbies come onto a BBS firing from the hip - straight into what may be a lions den - only people like me are as cavalier with opinions (and there is only one of me!)

Pete

scoobfan

I had my engine fully rebuilt by API and can certainly recommend them!

You will find their prices and service very hard to beat.

Rob

New_scooby_04

iTrader: (4)

Bugger! I forgot the stamp next to the Acme bomb co. Logo!!

My bad!!!

Ns04

*AL*

My car is there for a full rebuild right now and i'm due to get it back at the end of the month.I choose APi due to very good feedback on this forum so i'm confident all will be well.David is always very informative and always willing to answer questions, even when busy!

firecracker

Thanks to all those who gave sound advise. My car is now booked it in with API, I can now relax knowing it's in safe hands.

Thanks once again.

Marcus.

robsw

That actually does sound a bit dodgy by what pslewis is saying.

In my experience API are very good anyway, and not just for subarus, but japs in general. I've not had to order any subaru parts yet, but brought a cylinder head on mail order from API for a Shogun once upon a time, at a very good price.

pslewis

Smells more than a smelly thing in a very smelly place

Plenty of mugs just don't see it

Pete

SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

had my short block rebuilt by API this year,great service and very knowledgeable

turned up too late for the butties though

pslewis

There, thats more accurate

Pete

Eckmcmann

At the end of the day the lad was just asking for opinions on a certain company but along comes pete with his "wise" opinions

SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

yeah especially as he thinks he needs to edit or add to my post...

it wasnt asked for pete so dont bother next time

APIDavid

iTrader: (4)

Swiss and others, I think you'll find that pslewis imagines you're all my relatives or members of staff.

SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

Hi Dad