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16 June 2006, 06:09 PM
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Hi Guys,
Just thought i would say 'Hi' , im new to the world of Subarus in the last few days and already i feel welcome with the amount of waves i been getting from other owners.
Here is my new baby - 06 STi (Blobeye)
Im still running it in, i picked it up yesterday and it had 10 miles on the clock... it now has 160
Keeping it below 4000Rpm as instructed and using every gear as much as i can within this to bed things in, im told i need to do this for the first 1000 miles to make it perfect later on in life.
Fuel is a question i have, the Subaru dealer tells me that all Type UK STi cars like mine are mapped to be able to run on 95RON without detination, is this safe? Obviously i will use Optimax as and when i can but am i damaging it by using 95RON? (The fuel cap states 95RON too) With regards to compsumption.. i was expecting it to drink more but its currently done these 160 miles on about 30 litres of fuel which is cool.
I truly love the car, the sound.. the look... the drive... its everything i always wanted and at 23 i feel very lucky to have it.
Just thought i would say 'Hi' , im new to the world of Subarus in the last few days and already i feel welcome with the amount of waves i been getting from other owners.
Here is my new baby - 06 STi (Blobeye)
Im still running it in, i picked it up yesterday and it had 10 miles on the clock... it now has 160
Keeping it below 4000Rpm as instructed and using every gear as much as i can within this to bed things in, im told i need to do this for the first 1000 miles to make it perfect later on in life.
Fuel is a question i have, the Subaru dealer tells me that all Type UK STi cars like mine are mapped to be able to run on 95RON without detination, is this safe? Obviously i will use Optimax as and when i can but am i damaging it by using 95RON? (The fuel cap states 95RON too) With regards to compsumption.. i was expecting it to drink more but its currently done these 160 miles on about 30 litres of fuel which is cool.
I truly love the car, the sound.. the look... the drive... its everything i always wanted and at 23 i feel very lucky to have it.
16 June 2006, 06:28 PM
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Welcome...and good purchase....
Funny thing is that when I picked mine up I had unbelievable fuel economy when I drove it home 200 miles.....then it all started going Pete Tong....
Now I have to drive within Optimax distance....
Enjoy the ride. 95 is OK without PPP, but most people will say to use Optimax anyhow...
Funny thing is that when I picked mine up I had unbelievable fuel economy when I drove it home 200 miles.....then it all started going Pete Tong....
Now I have to drive within Optimax distance....
Enjoy the ride. 95 is OK without PPP, but most people will say to use Optimax anyhow...
16 June 2006, 06:42 PM
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Yes it is Silver, the only Camera i had at the time was my phone and the sun was playing with the exposure.
I hope i can keep my economy high!! need to make sure i leave my lead trainers at home!!
I hope i can keep my economy high!! need to make sure i leave my lead trainers at home!!
16 June 2006, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by marmski
Yes it is Silver
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/09...12345/2210.jpg
16 June 2006, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Elmer Fudpucker
Good man,good man.....quite a rare sight 05's in Silver
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/09...12345/2210.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/09...12345/2210.jpg
Nice ride yourself... love the black theme you got going on.
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16 June 2006, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Elmer Fudpucker
Good man,good man.....quite a rare sight 05's in Silver
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/09...12345/2210.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/09...12345/2210.jpg
Those FF7's in that colour look real smart.
17 June 2006, 08:27 AM
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Great car, mate.
I have a MY05 WRXPPP bought new last year. I know it's not the STi but I drove it for 6 months on 95Ron no problem, then switched to Tesco 99Ron no problem Now slightly better economy and performance. If going on a long journey and need to fill up and no Tesco 99Ron I use Optimax, and again no problem.
Enjoy the car and keep the lead boot in it's box until you have had the 1000 mile service.
andy
I have a MY05 WRXPPP bought new last year. I know it's not the STi but I drove it for 6 months on 95Ron no problem, then switched to Tesco 99Ron no problem Now slightly better economy and performance. If going on a long journey and need to fill up and no Tesco 99Ron I use Optimax, and again no problem.
Enjoy the car and keep the lead boot in it's box until you have had the 1000 mile service.
andy
17 June 2006, 09:36 AM
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Tnx guys.
You can get both shapes with an 06 registration, i personally dont like the new shape as much in the STi variant which is why i went for this instead. The new one seems too much toned down for me.
You can get both shapes with an 06 registration, i personally dont like the new shape as much in the STi variant which is why i went for this instead. The new one seems too much toned down for me.
17 June 2006, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by marmski
Tnx guys.
You can get both shapes with an 06 registration, i personally dont like the new shape as much in the STi variant which is why i went for this instead. The new one seems too much toned down for me.
You can get both shapes with an 06 registration, i personally dont like the new shape as much in the STi variant which is why i went for this instead. The new one seems too much toned down for me.
17 June 2006, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by marmski
Hi Guys,
With regards to compsumption.. i was expecting it to drink more but its currently done these 160 miles on about 30 litres of fuel which is cool.
With regards to compsumption.. i was expecting it to drink more but its currently done these 160 miles on about 30 litres of fuel which is cool.
have fun and welcome
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17 June 2006, 06:08 PM
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any others here who have a scooby from new feel the fuel economy and performance got a little better with more miles on the clock? i thought so at about 5k+ and then a bit more 10k+?
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