Long Euro trip in an STI (bugeye JDM) anyone done this?
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Long Euro trip in an STI (bugeye JDM) anyone done this?
Hi peeps, i'm curious if anyone has done a long trip abroad in their Scooby's? i'm planning on a long trip to Cyprus in the summer & not sure if i should do it in the Subaru or just get a diesel car as the fuel bills probably murder me Also mainly i am worried what sort of fuel i can put in the car as it is mapped for Shell's V power & not sure what i sould do when i can't find these stations on my trip - i know i can put a substitute fuel with high ron but say if i am forced to put lower ron fuel will this effect the car even if not doing any silly speeds on the motorway & taking it nice & slow (would the engine be safe & not go bang? doing around 70/80mph for long hrs)
also has anyone fitted a tow bracket to the end of their STI's
also has anyone fitted a tow bracket to the end of their STI's
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Done a few Edinburgh to London trips with my UK 03 STI.
Main problems are shoulder pain from having nowhere to rest your arms and thigh pain where the bucket seats dig in a little.
Done a few miles on 95ron fuel at motorway speeds without issue as well.
Main problems are shoulder pain from having nowhere to rest your arms and thigh pain where the bucket seats dig in a little.
Done a few miles on 95ron fuel at motorway speeds without issue as well.
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You both given me good insentive to do this long trip i know putting lower octane fuel it will be down in power (currently running 345bhp) just not sure if it will be safe/ok doing a constant speed? i so want to do the trip thou don't care about fuel costs gonna be well worth it driving though the Austria mountains & German auto bahn & showing my relatives in Cyprus my pride & joy)
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You shouldn't have any fuel problems in europe nearly all stations have 98, here in Germany we also have 100 at Shell and ARAL. I flit back and forth to blighty in my MY00 and have never had a fuel problem in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland or Germany.
I drove my XR3i back from Cyprus when I left the army back in 1992, along time ago I know but there you go. it took me 14 hours of driving and 2x 36 hr ferry trips to get back from Cyprus to Reading.
Have fun whatever you decide to do.
I drove my XR3i back from Cyprus when I left the army back in 1992, along time ago I know but there you go. it took me 14 hours of driving and 2x 36 hr ferry trips to get back from Cyprus to Reading.
Have fun whatever you decide to do.
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You shouldn't have any fuel problems in europe nearly all stations have 98, here in Germany we also have 100 at Shell and ARAL. I flit back and forth to blighty in my MY00 and have never had a fuel problem in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland or Germany.
I drove my XR3i back from Cyprus when I left the army back in 1992, along time ago I know but there you go. it took me 14 hours of driving and 2x 36 hr ferry trips to get back from Cyprus to Reading.
Have fun whatever you decide to do.
I drove my XR3i back from Cyprus when I left the army back in 1992, along time ago I know but there you go. it took me 14 hours of driving and 2x 36 hr ferry trips to get back from Cyprus to Reading.
Have fun whatever you decide to do.
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My local dealer fit Witter towbars and if you look on Witter Towbars site it tells you mods needed to fit bar. The towing ball can pop out from underneath bumper and can also be detachable if required.
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Did a road trip for almost two weeks across England, Scotland, and Wales back in May.
No Shell problems anywhere here of course (but I also have every UK Shell station mapped into my sat nav )
Absolutely loved it! Europe is next...
The only 'problem' was my friend's diesel BMW put my mpg to absolute shame, he only filled up twice on the whole trip and I filled up every few days. Still, it was worth every penny on the B roads
No Shell problems anywhere here of course (but I also have every UK Shell station mapped into my sat nav )
Absolutely loved it! Europe is next...
The only 'problem' was my friend's diesel BMW put my mpg to absolute shame, he only filled up twice on the whole trip and I filled up every few days. Still, it was worth every penny on the B roads
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Ive drove through europe 2 weeks ago from rotterdam to poland and back ,there are loads of shell stations on the way & others that sell 100ron fuel but i would still take plenty of octain booster just incase you do get stuck. have a good trip & enjoy
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Thanks for these replies peeps
I'm really looking forward to my trip in June to Cyprus
just thinking if i should now get a tow bar made (how much do they cost? for an STI as i can't find a tow bar for them?) & if i can sort them out poss bring a caravan or just drive down & stop off a hotels on the way or just ruff it out (sleeping in the car) decisions decisions..
I'm really looking forward to my trip in June to Cyprus
just thinking if i should now get a tow bar made (how much do they cost? for an STI as i can't find a tow bar for them?) & if i can sort them out poss bring a caravan or just drive down & stop off a hotels on the way or just ruff it out (sleeping in the car) decisions decisions..
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