Back for another go 330s this time.
21 February 2010, 09:59 PM
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Back for another go 330s this time.
Pick up the ole scoob again this week gone for the 330s this time didn't like it much the hatch at first but like most cars they grow on you in time,hopeing for better luck this time nothing but sleepless nights with the last hawkeye got sold a pup me thinks.
Can't wait to see the petrol station more miss that
.just off to dig out the old scooby fleece to walk the dog so all things go well should be in my sweaty grips friday.
Nearly forgot anything to look out for or is it too new to tell yet thanks guys.
Can't wait to see the petrol station more miss that
.just off to dig out the old scooby fleece to walk the dog so all things go well should be in my sweaty grips friday.Nearly forgot anything to look out for or is it too new to tell yet thanks guys.
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22 February 2010, 03:49 PM
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Happy new scooby mate
Once you've got it,
a: purchase a knocklink or similar. Det KILLS thses engines (2008>)... a few have died due to ringland failure, most probably caused by the massive pre-detination forces on the lighter (and not as robust) hypercast pistons.
or
b:get it mapped slightly richer by one of the trusted mappers here, thus removing the DET threat to a large degree.
There is still a huge debate on what actually causes the ringland failure, either it's just the hypercast pistons are too weak for the job, or it's the OEM map causing lean mixture zones, creating pre-detination and the piston's are then cracking.. (the yanks say the 2007 STI is just as bad BTW, but their fuel (can be argued)is a lower quality than here)...... I'm hoping the latter, and some mappers share this theory.
Always run it on Shell Optimax or Tesco 99..avoid BP ultimabollox
Otherwise enjoy....you will love it
Once you've got it,
a: purchase a knocklink or similar. Det KILLS thses engines (2008>)... a few have died due to ringland failure, most probably caused by the massive pre-detination forces on the lighter (and not as robust) hypercast pistons.
or
b:get it mapped slightly richer by one of the trusted mappers here, thus removing the DET threat to a large degree.
There is still a huge debate on what actually causes the ringland failure, either it's just the hypercast pistons are too weak for the job, or it's the OEM map causing lean mixture zones, creating pre-detination and the piston's are then cracking.. (the yanks say the 2007 STI is just as bad BTW, but their fuel (can be argued)is a lower quality than here)...... I'm hoping the latter, and some mappers share this theory.
Always run it on Shell Optimax or Tesco 99..avoid BP ultimabollox
Otherwise enjoy....you will love it
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02 March 2010, 02:18 PM
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02 March 2010, 02:21 PM
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**** - thats an understatement
I'm seriously considering buying a 330S
Infact there's a 330S available for a test drive tomorrow
I don't know what colour it is, but I don't think I would be buying that particular car anyway (mileage dependant especially)
Any 330S owners care to make some comments about the car in general?
What did you go from for example
Did you get any discount?
02 March 2010, 03:27 PM
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i went from an rb320 to a 330s, the rb wins on looks but the 330s wins on everything else.
the car previous to the rb was an exige which in my opinion beats everything else for looks anyway..........
carlos..
the car previous to the rb was an exige which in my opinion beats everything else for looks anyway..........
carlos..
03 March 2010, 01:03 PM
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I suppose its quite similar being 2.5ltr in both cases
I imagine with me coming from a remapped MY05(2.0 ltr) STI it'll be completly different.
MY05 in its remapped form literally pins you to the seat when on boost.
How about comfort - is it really firm suspension with the uprated springs?
What about the recaro seats.
Are they as tight as people say and more importantly what are yours wearing like?
Cheers,
Shaun
03 March 2010, 01:10 PM
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The 2.5 "feel" is totally different to the 2.0 Shaun
The surge comes in lower and harder, then tails off faster.
Not as extreme as a diesel for example, but you know what I mean...
The surge comes in lower and harder, then tails off faster.
Not as extreme as a diesel for example, but you know what I mean...
03 March 2010, 01:33 PM
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I went also from a RB320 to a 59 plate Hatch, best choice i have made as the new Hatch is a far more capable car. Not got the 330s as i am modding the car the way i want & not overly impressed with the leather on the factory fit Recaros anyway.
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