what to look out for on blob sti
27 August 2011, 01:33 PM
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what to look out for on blob sti
Hi been looking at a lovely blob today 2003 black job
down point got 77k but full comprehnsive history.
Anything i should look out for known faults if it was a hawk i would know lol I spend so much money on the wrx to make it an sti power and really should have just bought the sti in the first place
Just really want an sti and at the money cant go wrong, so all advice will be greatly received
down point got 77k but full comprehnsive history.
Anything i should look out for known faults if it was a hawk i would know lol I spend so much money on the wrx to make it an sti power and really should have just bought the sti in the first place
Just really want an sti and at the money cant go wrong, so all advice will be greatly received
27 August 2011, 01:37 PM
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mileage is ok if serviced regular,
check the clutch operation,
drive car in sixth and put your foot down and when the turbo spools up make sure the clutch doesnt slip.
also check for recent cambelt service.
other than that check the usual signs of abuse on cars, panel gaps etc
check the clutch operation,
drive car in sixth and put your foot down and when the turbo spools up make sure the clutch doesnt slip.
also check for recent cambelt service.
other than that check the usual signs of abuse on cars, panel gaps etc
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27 August 2011, 02:19 PM
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thanks for that
The car is a bit of a minter panels all straight gaps all fine not driven it yet depends on how much they offer me for my much de-valued hawkeye they are worth buttons now :-(
The car is a bit of a minter panels all straight gaps all fine not driven it yet depends on how much they offer me for my much de-valued hawkeye they are worth buttons now :-(
27 August 2011, 03:17 PM
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Thing is I nearly bought a hawk sti just before I got the wrx keep wishing I bought it don't often give it berries so thought wrx would be better. Wrong LOL just not got the money now still due more.than what its worth need the rear bumper fixed and just don't have time got loads of bits to put on sti intercooler splitter rear window both carbon fibre spoiler sti boot spoiler gauges pod but the price to paint sort bumper.and spoiler would be as well getting an sti. one. Just put on 5zigen backbox and decat grooved disc and kevlar pads braided do luck hoses its just getting time.
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27 August 2011, 03:23 PM
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The dreaded rear knocking shocks I can tell you as I know first hand. Sounds like something is rolling around in the boot when driving at low speed on a bumpy surface.
27 August 2011, 06:34 PM
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The knocking rear shocks can be fixed easily. My local Scooby specialist stripped mine and regreased them
The grease that KYB used was this yellow stuff and when we scraped it out you could clearly see it had lost all of its elasticity. If you have some between your thumb and forefinger and open them the grease just breaks, no stretching at all.
Since the new grease has gone in the problem has gone away and if you use decent grease that is spec'd for the job then it will be a one time fix.
The grease that KYB used was this yellow stuff and when we scraped it out you could clearly see it had lost all of its elasticity. If you have some between your thumb and forefinger and open them the grease just breaks, no stretching at all.
Since the new grease has gone in the problem has gone away and if you use decent grease that is spec'd for the job then it will be a one time fix.
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Cheers will look out for all it depends on what they offer me for my hawk which I reckon won't be enough but here's hoping.
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