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Old 03 November 2010, 08:17 PM
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Just interested being a new owner of a blob sti what the single best modification or purchase you have made to or for your car ? doesnt have to be expensive just one of them where you think id wish id done that sooner !

I want to remain standard looking so only subtle changes for me i think !
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Old 03 November 2010, 08:21 PM
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green panel filter(cold air in) and better exhaust(hot air out)
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Old 03 November 2010, 08:28 PM
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De-tangoing the front lights and spraying them...Less than £15
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Old 03 November 2010, 08:32 PM
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de tango/splitter/coilovers....

one of those.
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Throttle body coolant delete.......... Free.
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Uprated roll bars and drop links.
New RE070s
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Originally Posted by scatty
de tango/splitter/coilovers....

one of those.
Was going to de tango this wk end if i can get some bulbs , a splitter is one of the first things i want (any ideas which one is a good buy?) and as for coilovers i just thought about some Tein lowering springs so it sits slightly lower .
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Old 03 November 2010, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by spanner monkey
Throttle body coolant delete.......... Free.

Can you explain further
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Old 03 November 2010, 08:47 PM
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Take the spare wheel, jack and toolkit out, and replace with one can of Tyre Weld
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Rear anti roll bar definitely.

A close second is the Kenwood Ipod adapter
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ht autos for the splitter
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Old 03 November 2010, 08:51 PM
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wow lots of responses , cheers guys
Im sure threads like this pop up all the time so cheers .
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Can you explain further
https://www.scoobynet.com/technical-...ypass-mod.html
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Thanks ill have a read !
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Whiteline adjustable rear ARB ( & drop-links ) !

Best value mod on my car.

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Whiteline adjustable rear ARB ( & drop-links ) !

Best value mod on my car.

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Rear ARB seems quite popular on here - had an updated bar fitted to my last car (new shape Leon Cupra) and it made a world of difference.

Does it make a big difference to the Impreza?

Love this thread, perfect for a new Impreza owner!
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What sort of price could i expect to pay for fitting a rear ARB ?
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If you want more power just a re-map can give great gains at a cost ofcourse.
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Originally Posted by Turbotits
If you want more power just a re-map can give great gains at a cost ofcourse.
No extra power required , should be around the 300bhp mark as it has the prodrive pack fitted and thats ok for me ................ for now
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Originally Posted by dunx
Whiteline adjustable rear ARB ( & drop-links ) !

Best value mod on my car.

dunx

100%....
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Originally Posted by spanner monkey

Looks an interesting mod may give it a go
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just sold my 03 wrx and replaced with a my05 jdm sti, best mod I have ever done, only cost about 4k all in so good value in my book
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An hours labour, or an hour to DIY.

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Originally Posted by fiestaboy
Take the spare wheel, jack and toolkit out, and replace with one can of Tyre Weld
Cracking mod this
Have done it to mine
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rear ARB seems a must, what about in combo with front ARB or strut brace??
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what does the throtel body delete do? can i do it to a bug eye
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remap.

not the cheapest but def the most miles of smiles mod imo
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For power: Remap
For handling: Group N bushes

And if you are willing to spend more. 3" downpipe for extra spool and noise
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Originally Posted by fiestaboy
Take the spare wheel, jack and toolkit out, and replace with one can of Tyre Weld
Ditto
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