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09 April 2009, 10:18 PM
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Blobeye Scooby Buying Advice & Howdy
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First off howdy, been registered here for a while but have never posted
I have just sold my VX220 Turbo, its being collected next week and therefore im on the hunt for a scooby. The VX was a great car, very quick handled really well etc but was just far too impractical and to be honest became a bit of a chore not to mention the fact i seemed to constantly be spending money on it + i just didn't think i could get the best out of it without driving the nuts off it and that's hard because show it anything other than a perfect driving surface and it turns its nose up.
Soooo im on the hunt for a Scooby, ive decided that i want a blob eye (facelift model) which i believe has a different interior DCCD and a wider track. Colour isn't too much of an issue although i would prefer the blue. So anyway a few questions -
1. Mileage, the new scoobs are pretty good are they not ? I'm not going to be looking at a engine rebuild at 60k (have heard too many story's about P1s :P)
2. MPG wise, im guessing the norm is between 20 - 25 for normal driving
3. Servicing etc, every 10K ?
4. Are there any options that i want to make sure the car i buy has ?
5. What do i need to look out for when on the hunt, any tell tale signs an engine is on its last legs or that the turbo is knackered .....
I'm pretty sure i want an STI PPP with the prodrive lowering springs but some people have said i would be better off buying a non PPP model as they are better to tune and add bits onto, is this correct ?
Any general advice etc would be most helpful
Sam (soon to be scooby owner)
First off howdy, been registered here for a while but have never posted
I have just sold my VX220 Turbo, its being collected next week and therefore im on the hunt for a scooby. The VX was a great car, very quick handled really well etc but was just far too impractical and to be honest became a bit of a chore not to mention the fact i seemed to constantly be spending money on it + i just didn't think i could get the best out of it without driving the nuts off it and that's hard because show it anything other than a perfect driving surface and it turns its nose up.
Soooo im on the hunt for a Scooby, ive decided that i want a blob eye (facelift model) which i believe has a different interior DCCD and a wider track. Colour isn't too much of an issue although i would prefer the blue. So anyway a few questions -
1. Mileage, the new scoobs are pretty good are they not ? I'm not going to be looking at a engine rebuild at 60k (have heard too many story's about P1s :P)
2. MPG wise, im guessing the norm is between 20 - 25 for normal driving
3. Servicing etc, every 10K ?
4. Are there any options that i want to make sure the car i buy has ?
5. What do i need to look out for when on the hunt, any tell tale signs an engine is on its last legs or that the turbo is knackered .....
I'm pretty sure i want an STI PPP with the prodrive lowering springs but some people have said i would be better off buying a non PPP model as they are better to tune and add bits onto, is this correct ?
Any general advice etc would be most helpful
Sam (soon to be scooby owner)
09 April 2009, 11:05 PM
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If it were me then i would stretch to this 
PARKWAY MOTOR GROUP. : IMPREZA WRX STi JDM VERSION 320 BHP
The JDM cars are superior to their UK counterparts in many ways, better oil distribution to the bearings, stronger gearboxes and engines, more goodies and they are twin scroll, which basically means you have power from 1.5k to 8k, unlike the uk cars which is more like 3k-7.5k (and the JDM cars have more power out of the box )
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PARKWAY MOTOR GROUP. : IMPREZA WRX STi JDM VERSION 320 BHP
The JDM cars are superior to their UK counterparts in many ways, better oil distribution to the bearings, stronger gearboxes and engines, more goodies
and they are twin scroll, which basically means you have power from 1.5k to 8k, unlike the uk cars which is more like 3k-7.5k (and the JDM cars have more power out of the box )Tony
10 April 2009, 01:03 PM
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Hi Tony
Cant push that far, max really is £10500
Spent around that last year on the VX220 too arghhh !
I can imagine the JDM imports are more expensive to insure .... im allready being crippled im only 21
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Cant push that far, max really is £10500
Spent around that last year on the VX220 too arghhh !I can imagine the JDM imports are more expensive to insure .... im allready being crippled im only 21
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Pretty much any STI will cripple you then most insurers wont insure under 25's on these cars, and those that will pay through the nose
But look at piston heads, still some pretty good motors on there
Tony
most insurers wont insure under 25's on these cars, and those that will pay through the nose But look at piston heads, still some pretty good motors on there
Tony
10 April 2009, 04:37 PM
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Hello Sam. Popped over from OCUK have you?
DCCD on UK cars came in on late 54 onwards. Your budget will see a DCCD equipped UK blob or possibly a hawk with miles or a desperate owner.
MPG is about right. I know your set on a newage but don't be fooled by the old impreza = time bomb tales.
Servicing is everything. If its not got a folder of receipts don't bother. Its not hard to keep receipts so I don't have any faith in those that try and sell a car with carp history.
Keep the owners to a minimum. 1 or 2 at most IMO. Look for the usual tells of a hard life. Imprezas aren't really much different to any other car theres just alot of tat about.
I would get PPP. Not sure about non PPP cars being easier to tune. I guess if you eventually get a PPP remapped you lose the PPP but but hardly worth the worry IMO.
Just keep an eye on pistonheads, get a feel for the prices (what sells and what doesn't - obvious stuff like too expensive or clearly a pile of **** from the photos)
And good luck
DCCD on UK cars came in on late 54 onwards. Your budget will see a DCCD equipped UK blob or possibly a hawk with miles or a desperate owner.
MPG is about right. I know your set on a newage but don't be fooled by the old impreza = time bomb tales.
Servicing is everything. If its not got a folder of receipts don't bother. Its not hard to keep receipts so I don't have any faith in those that try and sell a car with carp history.
Keep the owners to a minimum. 1 or 2 at most IMO. Look for the usual tells of a hard life. Imprezas aren't really much different to any other car theres just alot of tat about.
I would get PPP. Not sure about non PPP cars being easier to tune. I guess if you eventually get a PPP remapped you lose the PPP but but hardly worth the worry IMO.
Just keep an eye on pistonheads, get a feel for the prices (what sells and what doesn't - obvious stuff like too expensive or clearly a pile of **** from the photos)
And good luck
10 April 2009, 04:40 PM
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I was very intrested in this - https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...i-type-uk.html but i belive it has now sold Seemed to have some very nice mods and be a very good price.
I have done insurance quotes and its not looking too bad, im 21 (22 in june) and have 4 years NCB, clean licence etc. I have had a racing puma / Clio trophy and a VX220 Turbo too which the specalist insurance companys like (bit of history) Admiral are quoting me around £250 on top of the £1100 i allready pay for the VX220 Turbo. I also live in a very good postcode insurance wise ....
There are some nice ones on pistonheads but they are all standard, i ideally want to get one thats had some basic things done to it -
Lowering springs
Exhaust system
Gauges
Remap
Otherwise im just going to be spending silly money on mods and to be honest i think if you want those things your far better off buying a pre modded one with a very good history, would you not agree tony ?
Sam
Seemed to have some very nice mods and be a very good price.I have done insurance quotes and its not looking too bad, im 21 (22 in june) and have 4 years NCB, clean licence etc. I have had a racing puma / Clio trophy and a VX220 Turbo too which the specalist insurance companys like (bit of history) Admiral are quoting me around £250 on top of the £1100 i allready pay for the VX220 Turbo. I also live in a very good postcode insurance wise ....
There are some nice ones on pistonheads but they are all standard, i ideally want to get one thats had some basic things done to it -
Lowering springs
Exhaust system
Gauges
Remap
Otherwise im just going to be spending silly money on mods and to be honest i think if you want those things your far better off buying a pre modded one with a very good history, would you not agree tony ?
Sam
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Hello Sam. Popped over from OCUK have you?
DCCD on UK cars came in on late 54 onwards. Your budget will see a DCCD equipped UK blob or possibly a hawk with miles or a desperate owner.
MPG is about right. I know your set on a newage but don't be fooled by the old impreza = time bomb tales.
Servicing is everything. If its not got a folder of receipts don't bother. Its not hard to keep receipts so I don't have any faith in those that try and sell a car with carp history.
Keep the owners to a minimum. 1 or 2 at most IMO. Look for the usual tells of a hard life. Imprezas aren't really much different to any other car theres just alot of tat about.
I would get PPP. Not sure about non PPP cars being easier to tune. I guess if you eventually get a PPP remapped you lose the PPP but but hardly worth the worry IMO.
Just keep an eye on pistonheads, get a feel for the prices (what sells and what doesn't - obvious stuff like too expensive or clearly a pile of **** from the photos)
And good luck
DCCD on UK cars came in on late 54 onwards. Your budget will see a DCCD equipped UK blob or possibly a hawk with miles or a desperate owner.
MPG is about right. I know your set on a newage but don't be fooled by the old impreza = time bomb tales.
Servicing is everything. If its not got a folder of receipts don't bother. Its not hard to keep receipts so I don't have any faith in those that try and sell a car with carp history.
Keep the owners to a minimum. 1 or 2 at most IMO. Look for the usual tells of a hard life. Imprezas aren't really much different to any other car theres just alot of tat about.
I would get PPP. Not sure about non PPP cars being easier to tune. I guess if you eventually get a PPP remapped you lose the PPP but but hardly worth the worry IMO.
Just keep an eye on pistonheads, get a feel for the prices (what sells and what doesn't - obvious stuff like too expensive or clearly a pile of **** from the photos)
And good luck
I have indeed
Thanks for the advice, this is what i need
Ive also been told i need to make sure i get one with the PPP lowering springs (or equiv) because otherwise its a little "boaty" lol What impreza do you have again ? The older models can look very nice but i think the newer blobeye is the shape for me
Sam
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if you're after the wider track model you'll have to be looking at 05 spec onwards (you can pick up late 2004 plated cars that have the 05 spec aswell) this will give you the wider track, DCCD and bigger hubs.
the reality of the above is some plastic bits on the rear arches, a ****/wheel in the car that you can alter the amount of power to the front/rear wheels. or you can leave it in AUTO like 99% of us do and the bigger hubs give a bigger PCD. no idea what the benefit of this is.
your budget should get you a good 05 onwards sti, prices are a bit all over the place at the moment. they took a massive hammering a year ago but i'm being offered the same money for my car as what i was about 4 months ago
quite happy with that though
your questions
1 - if you get a well looked after car (full history etc) you shouldn't have any problems. the only outstanding issue is knocking struts.
2 - that's about right, depends on your normal driving and you can get silly low MPG if you're hammering it.
3 - uk cars are 1 year/10k. i think JDM (imports) are 6 months??
4 - there's a few add ons you can get, but the main one is PPP. take a look on the subaru site to see whats on offer. most are cosmetic, but i'd recommend the Prodrive springs, big improvement to the car.
5 - not really techinally minded enough to give advise i'm afraid. i think a dying turbo gives blue smoke out the exhaust on start up?
don't be too surprised at stone chipping on a low mileage car, the paint is terribly thin and can chipped and scuffed quite easily the metal is thin aswell so door dinks are pretty common.
personally if i was buying now and there was very little in the price, i would go for a PPP car. yes you will get more power from a bespoke remap (my car is pretty much PPP spec and has got a fair bit more power/torque) but out the box it's normally as much as most people need.
the Prodrive springs are a separate option so aren't always on a PPP fitted car.
HTH
the reality of the above is some plastic bits on the rear arches, a ****/wheel in the car that you can alter the amount of power to the front/rear wheels. or you can leave it in AUTO like 99% of us do
and the bigger hubs give a bigger PCD. no idea what the benefit of this is.your budget should get you a good 05 onwards sti, prices are a bit all over the place at the moment. they took a massive hammering a year ago but i'm being offered the same money for my car as what i was about 4 months ago
quite happy with that thoughyour questions
1 - if you get a well looked after car (full history etc) you shouldn't have any problems. the only outstanding issue is knocking struts.
2 - that's about right, depends on your normal driving and you can get silly low MPG if you're hammering it.
3 - uk cars are 1 year/10k. i think JDM (imports) are 6 months??
4 - there's a few add ons you can get, but the main one is PPP. take a look on the subaru site to see whats on offer. most are cosmetic, but i'd recommend the Prodrive springs, big improvement to the car.
5 - not really techinally minded enough to give advise i'm afraid. i think a dying turbo gives blue smoke out the exhaust on start up?
don't be too surprised at stone chipping on a low mileage car, the paint is terribly thin and can chipped and scuffed quite easily
the metal is thin aswell so door dinks are pretty common.personally if i was buying now and there was very little in the price, i would go for a PPP car. yes you will get more power from a bespoke remap (my car is pretty much PPP spec and has got a fair bit more power/torque) but out the box it's normally as much as most people need.
the Prodrive springs are a separate option so aren't always on a PPP fitted car.
HTH
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The thing with mods is that insurance co's hammer you for them silly really, i remember getting my first scoob back in 2000 (last of the classic shape) and being somewhat older than you are now (by several years) i wanted to add some nice prodrive alloy wheels, they wanted all of 500 quid for that 
and i had been driving performance cars (and other vehicles) for 12 years prior to that!
Not always a good move though have a look at this
Subaru : 2005 STI 28000 MILES VERSION 9 PRO DRIVE
Note the flared arches over the rears, denotes a 2005 STI.
Tony
silly really, i remember getting my first scoob back in 2000 (last of the classic shape) and being somewhat older than you are now (by several years) i wanted to add some nice prodrive alloy wheels, they wanted all of 500 quid for that and i had been driving performance cars (and other vehicles) for 12 years prior to that!Not always a good move
though have a look at this Subaru : 2005 STI 28000 MILES VERSION 9 PRO DRIVE
Note the flared arches over the rears, denotes a 2005 STI.
Tony
10 April 2009, 04:57 PM
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Very true tony !!! Especially with admiral who seem to do everything to do with mods in the £100s evan for a bloody magic tree
I called that guy to ask a couple of questions, not for sale anymore Take it off bloody pistonheads then lol
On another note, where can i get a decent pod and set of gauges for an STI
Sam
I called that guy to ask a couple of questions, not for sale anymore
Take it off bloody pistonheads then lolOn another note, where can i get a decent pod and set of gauges for an STI
Sam
11 April 2009, 01:56 PM
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https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...pe-uk-ppp.html
Price is over budget but I'm sure there aren't that many people about right now with 11.5K.
There was someone selling the white Defis in a newage pod in the FS section.
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...e-install.html
Price is over budget but I'm sure there aren't that many people about right now with 11.5K.
There was someone selling the white Defis in a newage pod in the FS section.
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...e-install.html
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Defi's rock but are a tad pricey. Try these....
https://www.scoobynet.com/group-buys...er-gauges.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/group-buys...er-gauges.html
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What do any of you enthusiasts think of this one?
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Subaru/...0264561/advert
I went and had a look at it myself, perfect, bar a tiny ding the back left door.
It has 80,000 km's (50k mls).
No registered irish owners, and no japanese service history with the car.
Would you walk away if no proper history?
What do you think its worth in £££'s?
Its a 2003 sti, totally standard bar an induction kit, and it has the DCCD.
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Subaru/...0264561/advert
I went and had a look at it myself, perfect, bar a tiny ding the back left door.
It has 80,000 km's (50k mls).
No registered irish owners, and no japanese service history with the car.
Would you walk away if no proper history?
What do you think its worth in £££'s?
Its a 2003 sti, totally standard bar an induction kit, and it has the DCCD.
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What do any of you enthusiasts think of this one?
Subaru Impreza STi version 9 www.NORTHSIDEAUTOS.ie - 16950 - Used Cars on Carzone.ie - New & Used Cars in Ireland
I went and had a look at it myself, perfect, bar a tiny ding the back left door.
It has 80,000 km's (50k mls).
No registered irish owners, and no japanese service history with the car.
Would you walk away if no proper history?
What do you think its worth in £££'s?
Its a 2003 sti, totally standard bar an induction kit, and it has the DCCD.
Subaru Impreza STi version 9 www.NORTHSIDEAUTOS.ie - 16950 - Used Cars on Carzone.ie - New & Used Cars in Ireland
I went and had a look at it myself, perfect, bar a tiny ding the back left door.
It has 80,000 km's (50k mls).
No registered irish owners, and no japanese service history with the car.
Would you walk away if no proper history?
What do you think its worth in £££'s?
Its a 2003 sti, totally standard bar an induction kit, and it has the DCCD.
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12 April 2009, 09:28 PM
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Defi's rock but are a tad pricey. Try these....
https://www.scoobynet.com/group-buys...er-gauges.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/group-buys...er-gauges.html
12 April 2009, 10:49 PM
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1. Mileage, the new scoobs are pretty good are they not ? I'm not going to be looking at a engine rebuild at 60k (have heard too many story's about P1s :P)
If it's been looked after, serviced regularly and not had mods tacked on left, right and centre without proper tuning/mapping they will do you proud. STI gearboxes and next to bullet-proof too.
2. MPG wise, im guessing the norm is between 20 - 25 for normal driving
Have a look-see here https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-answered.html
3. Servicing etc, every 10K ?
Yup 10k-12k/yearly, and this is the same as for imports (the classics were shorter period). Possibly more often if you track the car, etc.
4. Are there any options that i want to make sure the car i buy has ?
You will have a lot of opinion here. For the money these days the choice has to be the Bugeye STI (the model just before the blobeye) with forged pistons, as standard). Blobeye STI are lovely too. They gained a new front and rear and DCCD over the Bugeye STI, though no more forged pistons - don't worry too much they are more than up to the job they were made for. Same awesome 6-speed box.
Your choices are the
JDM STi - in standard guise will see an unofficial 310 bhp, shorter 5th and 6th built more for acceleration.
Type UK STi- in standard guise loses items such as window tints, rear wash wipe, manual I/C spray?, more restrictive exhaust and inlet (Euro emissions
), leaving it with a manufacturer 260ish bhp. Slightly longer 5th and 6th gears more suited to UK roads/motorways.
Type UK STi PPP - in standard guise, Prodrive exhaust system (inc. sports cat), lowering springs, fuel pump and map, bringing it much nearer to the JDM STi.
Note that there aren't many standard ones left Most will have been uprated in some way. Also the PPP'ed cars can be tuned, it's just that the tuner can't take the PPP map and modify it, they just start with their own. Not a problem as the experienced mappers have thousands of maps and can fettle exactly to suit your car.
5. What do i need to look out for when on the hunt, any tell tale signs an engine is on its last legs or that the turbo is knackered .....
Sooner or later you're going to hear of the blighted STi rear shocks. Basically they will knock sooner or later. A quick search on here will reveal a lot. So bear that in mind or budget for some new (non Subaru) shocks. Check the group buy section for the BR Coilovers!
If it's been looked after, serviced regularly and not had mods tacked on left, right and centre without proper tuning/mapping they will do you proud. STI gearboxes and next to bullet-proof too.
2. MPG wise, im guessing the norm is between 20 - 25 for normal driving
Have a look-see here https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-answered.html
3. Servicing etc, every 10K ?
Yup 10k-12k/yearly, and this is the same as for imports (the classics were shorter period). Possibly more often if you track the car, etc.
4. Are there any options that i want to make sure the car i buy has ?
You will have a lot of opinion here. For the money these days the choice has to be the Bugeye STI (the model just before the blobeye) with forged pistons, as standard). Blobeye STI are lovely too. They gained a new front and rear and DCCD over the Bugeye STI, though no more forged pistons - don't worry too much they are more than up to the job they were made for. Same awesome 6-speed box.
Your choices are the
JDM STi - in standard guise will see an unofficial 310 bhp, shorter 5th and 6th built more for acceleration.
Type UK STi- in standard guise loses items such as window tints, rear wash wipe, manual I/C spray?, more restrictive exhaust and inlet (Euro emissions
), leaving it with a manufacturer 260ish bhp. Slightly longer 5th and 6th gears more suited to UK roads/motorways.Type UK STi PPP - in standard guise, Prodrive exhaust system (inc. sports cat), lowering springs, fuel pump and map, bringing it much nearer to the JDM STi.
Note that there aren't many standard ones left
Most will have been uprated in some way. Also the PPP'ed cars can be tuned, it's just that the tuner can't take the PPP map and modify it, they just start with their own. Not a problem as the experienced mappers have thousands of maps and can fettle exactly to suit your car. 5. What do i need to look out for when on the hunt, any tell tale signs an engine is on its last legs or that the turbo is knackered .....
Sooner or later you're going to hear of the blighted STi rear shocks. Basically they will knock sooner or later. A quick search on here will reveal a lot. So bear that in mind or budget for some new (non Subaru) shocks. Check the group buy section for the BR Coilovers!
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Hi PSIgeek cheers for the advice This is what forums are great for ....
Manual I/C spray which i guess is manual intercooler spray, what would you need this for trackdays and the like ?
Im on the hunt as we speak, car is being collected on wed and cant wait to get my hands on one
This is what forums are great for ....Manual I/C spray which i guess is manual intercooler spray, what would you need this for trackdays and the like ?
Im on the hunt as we speak, car is being collected on wed and cant wait to get my hands on one
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Hi PSIgeek cheers for the advice This is what forums are great for ....
Manual I/C spray which i guess is manual intercooler spray, what would you need this for trackdays and the like ?
Im on the hunt as we speak, car is being collected on wed and cant wait to get my hands on one
This is what forums are great for ....Manual I/C spray which i guess is manual intercooler spray, what would you need this for trackdays and the like ?
Im on the hunt as we speak, car is being collected on wed and cant wait to get my hands on one
Manual I/C spray is more useful if you've slowed down in slow moving traffic and the intercooler has become subject to heat soak. A quick spray before pulling off may reduce charge temps. Though I've not noticed a difference yet really and would need a charge temp gauge to really report differences.
Take your time, take a few out and you'll find the right one! Took me 6 months to find mine. About the same age as you then, 23 for the Bug STI.
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Just a note on the servicing though, every 10k/year but I change the oil every 5k/6 months as well. Also some of the servicing can be pricey, my next one (due next week) is the 30k one costs around £400 depending on where you go. Car has only done 22k though 
must be mad!There are plenty of good ones out there so take you're time, good luck
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In terms of plumbing in
oil temp - Special sump plug ?
oil pressure ??
boost - vacum hose ?
Is this something that can be done at home or is it a bit of a garage jobbie !!
oil temp - Special sump plug ?
oil pressure ??
boost - vacum hose ?
Is this something that can be done at home or is it a bit of a garage jobbie !!
15 April 2009, 09:12 AM
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In terms of plumbing in
oil temp - Special sump plug ?
Galley plug above cylinder number 3 (generally thought to run the hottest as nearest to turbo and last in line for fuel
oil pressure ??
T-piece adaptor to retain OE switch under alternator
boost - vacum hose ?
yup. Mine is off the dump valve
Both oil ones can also be connected to a sandwich plate in front of the oil filter.
Is this something that can be done at home or is it a bit of a garage jobbie !!
I done mine at home. Then had to take to Mocom as I hadn't done them tight enough or used enough thread tape. I've learnt now though.
oil temp - Special sump plug ?
Galley plug above cylinder number 3 (generally thought to run the hottest as nearest to turbo and last in line for fuel
oil pressure ??
T-piece adaptor to retain OE switch under alternator
boost - vacum hose ?
yup. Mine is off the dump valve
Both oil ones can also be connected to a sandwich plate in front of the oil filter.
Is this something that can be done at home or is it a bit of a garage jobbie !!
I done mine at home. Then had to take to Mocom as I hadn't done them tight enough or used enough thread tape. I've learnt now though.
15 April 2009, 10:22 PM
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Cheers PSI
Think i will take it into a garage to have those fitted
Going to look at this saturday - https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...pe-uk-ppp.html
Think i will take it into a garage to have those fitted
Going to look at this saturday
- https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...pe-uk-ppp.html
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Good luck with your hunt SamZS, I'm looking to buy an '05 STi next month as well!
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Hi Sam,
I bought my STI in Feb this year after months of looking...
After a recommendation from this board I contact Rich from RRH Autos Ltd, he only sell's scooby and own's two himself...
He found me a real gem and wasn't over priced
Good Luck..
Ian
I bought my STI in Feb this year after months of looking...
After a recommendation from this board I contact Rich from RRH Autos Ltd, he only sell's scooby and own's two himself...
He found me a real gem and wasn't over priced
Good Luck..
Ian
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Hi Sam,
I bought my STI in Feb this year after months of looking...
After a recommendation from this board I contact Rich from RRH Autos Ltd, he only sell's scooby and own's two himself...
He found me a real gem and wasn't over priced
Good Luck..
Ian
I bought my STI in Feb this year after months of looking...
After a recommendation from this board I contact Rich from RRH Autos Ltd, he only sell's scooby and own's two himself...
He found me a real gem and wasn't over priced
Good Luck..
Ian
If he's within travelling distance for you then I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.