Advice on Hawkeye STI with PPP please??
04 March 2009, 01:51 PM
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Advice on Hawkeye STI with PPP please??
Hello peeps,
first post here!!! (In quite a while, anyway)
So, I'm thinking of changing my STI4. I haven't kept up with my Scoob-homework for the last few years... hope someone can help me with picking my next one.
Having done some digging, I *think* I'm looking for a 2006/2007 Hawkeye STI Type UK PPP. I'm a bit confused though... I've seen these advertised with 305bhp, and also with 325bhp? Any idea what the actual figure is?
Also, if anyone has a view on how this newer model might compare to a standard STI4, I'd be very interested to hear about it.
As I said, I'm fairly sure I'm after a hawkeye, but any other suggestions for around the £14K mark would be welcome.
Cheers,
Gareth
first post here!!! (In quite a while, anyway)
So, I'm thinking of changing my STI4. I haven't kept up with my Scoob-homework for the last few years... hope someone can help me with picking my next one.
Having done some digging, I *think* I'm looking for a 2006/2007 Hawkeye STI Type UK PPP. I'm a bit confused though... I've seen these advertised with 305bhp, and also with 325bhp? Any idea what the actual figure is?
Also, if anyone has a view on how this newer model might compare to a standard STI4, I'd be very interested to hear about it.
As I said, I'm fairly sure I'm after a hawkeye, but any other suggestions for around the £14K mark would be welcome.
Cheers,
Gareth
04 March 2009, 02:15 PM
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14k can buy one really good condition JDM Blobeye, even hawkeye.
I had this debate before, in fact it's just a month ago, and finally I decided to go for the JDM Blobeye.
I'm a happy owner now and glad that I choose JDM.
Always go for the JDM if you can afford one..
I had this debate before, in fact it's just a month ago, and finally I decided to go for the JDM Blobeye.
I'm a happy owner now and glad that I choose JDM.
Always go for the JDM if you can afford one..
04 March 2009, 02:21 PM
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The 305 figure for pre 2006 2 litre PPP STis. The hawkeye 2.5 litre STi PPP was 316 hp.
If you are not worried about the remaining warranty on a 2006 car then there are cheaper options than PPP and will get you to IRO 340 hp/380 lbft.
I think you'll miss the nimbleness of the STi4 but the solidness and grunt of the newer car will hopefully make up for it.
Can't you find an 06 car to test drive?
nick
If you are not worried about the remaining warranty on a 2006 car then there are cheaper options than PPP and will get you to IRO 340 hp/380 lbft.
I think you'll miss the nimbleness of the STi4 but the solidness and grunt of the newer car will hopefully make up for it.
Can't you find an 06 car to test drive?
nick
04 March 2009, 02:57 PM
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. Have to admit that I prefer the looks of the Blobeye to the Hawkeye...Just wondering what the main differences were that sold you on the JDM version?
04 March 2009, 03:03 PM
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The 305 figure for pre 2006 2 litre PPP STis. The hawkeye 2.5 litre STi PPP was 316 hp.
If you are not worried about the remaining warranty on a 2006 car then there are cheaper options than PPP and will get you to IRO 340 hp/380 lbft.
I think you'll miss the nimbleness of the STi4 but the solidness and grunt of the newer car will hopefully make up for it.
Can't you find an 06 car to test drive?
nick
If you are not worried about the remaining warranty on a 2006 car then there are cheaper options than PPP and will get you to IRO 340 hp/380 lbft.
I think you'll miss the nimbleness of the STi4 but the solidness and grunt of the newer car will hopefully make up for it.
Can't you find an 06 car to test drive?
nick
Ta!
04 March 2009, 03:07 PM
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rear wiper
quick steering rack
stronger internal components
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You know what, I'm not the expert because I've just got my scooby for 2 weeks..
So you better wait for some experts to show up and give you more advises..
Good luck mate..
04 March 2009, 03:25 PM
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lol... may be just 2 weeks, but you know more than me! Thanks for the help.
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I went for 2006 Hawkeye 2.5 STI UK with PPP as stated it has 316BHP
with 14K you will have a top choice mine was 14K in Oct 2008 with 3000 mile on it full Subaru History etc etc from Souls Subaru Olney
That was before mega meltdown of everything on the planet so with 14K now you will be laughing
I carn't say enough about the Hawkeye - I love it having owed PPP blobeye WRX and PPP peanut WRX previously
However I dont have any experience with the Jap spec cars so go for test drive in each etc you won't go wrong with either
with 14K you will have a top choice mine was 14K in Oct 2008 with 3000 mile on it full Subaru History etc etc from Souls Subaru Olney
That was before mega meltdown of everything on the planet so with 14K now you will be laughing
I carn't say enough about the Hawkeye - I love it having owed PPP blobeye WRX and PPP peanut WRX previously
However I dont have any experience with the Jap spec cars so go for test drive in each etc you won't go wrong with either
04 March 2009, 05:23 PM
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This one is absolutely mint
Sheffield Scoobys :: View topic - my07 sti type uk in white very rare colour £15750
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04 March 2009, 05:26 PM
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This one is absolutely mint
Sheffield Scoobys :: View topic - my07 sti type uk in white very rare colour £15750
Sheffield Scoobys :: View topic - my07 sti type uk in white very rare colour £15750
04 March 2009, 05:27 PM
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This one is absolutely mint
Sheffield Scoobys :: View topic - my07 sti type uk in white very rare colour £15750
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04 March 2009, 05:28 PM
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You could have a hawkeye Spec C with that sort of money.....
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/888444.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/888444.htm
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04 March 2009, 09:14 PM
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I'm totally depressed ....... they are faaaaar tooooo cheap!
Spec C for me although that white STI is bloomin lovely!
JDM or UK you'll love it! If you're going JDM you might as well buy a hawkeye!
Spec C for me although that white STI is bloomin lovely!
JDM or UK you'll love it! If you're going JDM you might as well buy a hawkeye!
05 March 2009, 09:43 AM
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Yeah, that white one is very tasty 
... no PPP though, so might need to up the power.
Gawd, just realising what a novice I am at this new-age lark... "Spec C"??? 
right, I'm off to do some Googling...
... no PPP though, so might need to up the power.Gawd, just realising what a novice I am at this new-age lark...
"Spec C"??? right, I'm off to do some Googling...
05 March 2009, 01:23 PM
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Don't bother with the PPP mine had it and rollered at 295 had it remapped to 274 at the wheels so around 330-340 also the map is much smoother with an extra 5000rpm usable + better fuel economy!
05 March 2009, 02:23 PM
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Anything that makes the power more usable, sounds good to me. Where did you get the remapping done?
Sorry for being a dimwit
... the help is much appreciated, cheers!
05 March 2009, 03:22 PM
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i upgraded from a bug 02 wrx last week to a 06 hawkeye specD with PPP i knew i was in for a treat....but 
the car never seems to stop excelerating! 
I LOVE IT
<cough> i managed to pick mine up for £12,600 with a years subaru waranty also has the prodrive springs and a nice pioneer head unit/sat nav with 6 cd changer <cough>
so with 14K you can pick and choose from whatever takes your fancy
steve
the car never seems to stop excelerating! I LOVE IT <cough> i managed to pick mine up for £12,600 with a years subaru waranty also has the prodrive springs and a nice pioneer head unit/sat nav with 6 cd changer <cough>
so with 14K you can pick and choose from whatever takes your fancy
steve
05 March 2009, 05:39 PM
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Just wondering, you had it remapped "on top of" (if that makes sense) the PPP? So, no extra mechanical changes?
Anything that makes the power more usable, sounds good to me. Where did you get the remapping done?
Sorry for being a dimwit... the help is much appreciated, cheers!
Anything that makes the power more usable, sounds good to me. Where did you get the remapping done?
Sorry for being a dimwit
... the help is much appreciated, cheers!
05 March 2009, 11:59 PM
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Just wondering, you had it remapped "on top of" (if that makes sense) the PPP? So, no extra mechanical changes?
Anything that makes the power more usable, sounds good to me. Where did you get the remapping done?
Sorry for being a dimwit... the help is much appreciated, cheers!
Anything that makes the power more usable, sounds good to me. Where did you get the remapping done?
Sorry for being a dimwit
... the help is much appreciated, cheers!As far as remap goes my choice now would have been to go open source..... I should have done that in the first place but went ecutek. Mocom are very good for open source!
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i upgraded from a bug 02 wrx last week to a 06 hawkeye specD with PPP i knew i was in for a treat....but the car never seems to stop excelerating! I LOVE IT
<cough> i managed to pick mine up for £12,600 with a years subaru waranty also has the prodrive springs and a nice pioneer head unit/sat nav with 6 cd changer <cough>
so with 14K you can pick and choose from whatever takes your fancy
steve
the car never seems to stop excelerating! I LOVE IT <cough> i managed to pick mine up for £12,600 with a years subaru waranty also has the prodrive springs and a nice pioneer head unit/sat nav with 6 cd changer <cough>
so with 14K you can pick and choose from whatever takes your fancy
steve
I saw a couple of specD's on Auto Trader without realising what they were... I expect that going slightly "covert"
(or just plain sneaky!), can be alot of fun heheSounds like I should be able to find something decent for 14K, then... that's good news
Gareth
06 March 2009, 12:50 PM
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'Covert' i like the sound of that
and 'sneaky' from the outside its just the brembos that give the game away 'Stealth' is another good word, like an F16 on your six, then....... BOO!
take your time there loads out there
good luck Steve
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I have a mate with a 2006 STi with PPP and tbh I was quite surprised that it didnt feel much , if any quicker than my 2006 STi, with a panel filter, and afterburner centre and rear box. I def wouldnt pay the extra 1500 for the difference. Def go remap, big difference and smoother drive.
Another vote for BLACK!
Another vote for BLACK!