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Old 31 October 2011, 01:08 AM
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Default £100,000 spent on a WRX??

Really?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-SUBAR...ht_1841wt_1263

Old 31 October 2011, 01:18 AM
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Think it's meant to say 10000 it looks like an honest error.
Old 31 October 2011, 01:19 AM
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Absolutely sh!te photos! How can you try and sell a car with photos like that
Old 31 October 2011, 01:22 AM
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Where does it say 100k spent?

It does look the dogs twitch and a bit different with the wheels, not my personal taste, but if it has everything the ad says it's a snip at 23k
for a 500bhp car.

And if your going to that level of tune it makes sense to buy a wrx.

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Old 31 October 2011, 01:28 AM
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I also like the fact it's running 500bhp with a rebuilt gearbox but it doesn't state which gearbox it is, if it's the wrx 5 speed unit it'd be scrap in another 50 miles
Old 31 October 2011, 01:30 AM
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probably not worth as much as he is expecting but looks to be a genuine good specced car engine wise.
not you usual 550 bhp with a backbox ebay special.
Old 31 October 2011, 01:33 AM
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yes subaru gear box, you are the weakest link
Old 31 October 2011, 01:40 AM
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i dont understand why he started with a wrx in the first place?
dont get me wrong i like the wrx i had 2 but if your going to this power level and money spend it seems strange to start with the wrx.
also mentions no brake upgrades
it says fully built gearbox, as opposed to what? one in pieces??

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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
i dont understand why he started with a wrx in the first place?
dont get me wrong i like the wrx i had 2 but if your going to this power level and money spend it seems strange to start with the wrx.
also mentions no brake upgrades
if your changing everything they why not a wrx ? i'm working on something right now cant say to much but think it will shock and i'm starting with a sport cos i'm binning the engine diff's box brake's any way
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
i dont understand why he started with a wrx in the first place?
dont get me wrong i like the wrx i had 2 but if your going to this power level and money spend it seems strange to start with the wrx.
also mentions no brake upgrades
it says fully built gearbox, as opposed to what? one in pieces??
To be fair I've just dropped a new engine into my classic and that should be running over 400bhp (aiming for 430+) and I'm running just 4 pots on the front and single pots on the rear with braided hoses all round
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Originally Posted by sonicvr6
if your changing everything they why not a wrx ? i'm working on something right now cant say to much but think it will shock and i'm starting with a sport cos i'm binning the engine diff's box brake's any way
because it already has uprated 6 speed dccd box and brembos.
ok the brembos are not great, but what would you upgrade the box with?
its commom knowledge the 5 speed box is the weak point when running big power
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Originally Posted by Paulo P
To be fair I've just dropped a new engine into my classic and that should be running over 400bhp (aiming for 430+) and I'm running just 4 pots on the front and single pots on the rear with braided hoses all round
+1 but i got really good pads there plenty
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
because it already has uprated 6 speed dccd box and brembos.
ok the brembos are not great, but what would you upgrade the box with?
its commom knowledge the 5 speed box is the weak point when running big power
got a point didnt think about the 5 speed box part and please dont remind me about how **** the box's are I KNOW i'm very good at smashing them
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Originally Posted by sonicvr6
got a point didnt think about the 5 speed box part and please dont remind me about how **** the box's are I KNOW i'm very good at smashing them
that was the main point really, thats why i dont get why he didnt start with an sti.
he obviously has the spare cash for the sti over the wrx judging by the mods he has done.
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Originally Posted by sonicvr6
+1 but i got really good pads there plenty
The brakes aren't too bad to be honest, they aren't great but I bet once we start mapping it I regret not doing the brakes first

I don't think there is anything wrong with Brembo's. I had them all round on my last classic and they were fantastic, I'll definitely get another set for mine once funds allow If I were modifying a new age I would personally start with an STI
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try putting carbon pads and they recommend some disc's to go with thats what i'm running £75 for pads but i pull up quicker than my mate jonh in his 56 plate sti with brembo's
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classic is a lot lighter than newages, that maybe something to do with it.
Old 31 October 2011, 02:06 AM
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I've see this car driving round brum and i must say it is absolutely stunning!
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Originally Posted by Shaid
I've see this car driving round brum and i must say it is absolutely stunning!
just once until the gearbox broke lol.
it does look nice, dont understand the crappy pictures if your trying to sell a car as nice as that
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
classic is a lot lighter than newages, that maybe something to do with it.
i could feel the difference with the pad's i got now and the old pads pull's up alot quicker than before and no fade

Originally Posted by Shaid
I've see this car driving round brum and i must say it is absolutely stunning!
not long now and and you'll be driving around again with sti powered
Old 31 October 2011, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Shaid
I've see this car driving round brum and i must say it is absolutely stunning!
Shame the photos are crap and it doesn't show how the car looks. It might be a stunner but you can't advertise a car using photos taken in the dark!

Good to see you've still got the Legacy
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Originally Posted by Paulo P
Good to see you've still got the Legacy
And in a couple of weeks it's going to be a single turbo running a VF34 (whilst i save for a 6 speed box, a ScoobyProjects rebuild and either a juicy RCM or a Scoobyclinic Billet turbo - need something to poke the prezza boys with )
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Originally Posted by Shaid
And in a couple of weeks it's going to be a single turbo running a VF34 (whilst i save for a 6 speed box, a ScoobyProjects rebuild and either a juicy RCM or a Scoobyclinic Billet turbo - need something to poke the prezza boys with )
not going to keep up with mine
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Originally Posted by Shaid
And in a couple of weeks it's going to be a single turbo running a VF34 (whilst i save for a 6 speed box, a ScoobyProjects rebuild and either a juicy RCM or a Scoobyclinic Billet turbo - need something to poke the prezza boys with )
Funny you should be doing that whilst I was considering how cool it'd be to have 2 turbos on mine to reduce the lag TBH that'll be a sweet setup and I don't know why other TT owners haven't done it.
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Originally Posted by sonicvr6
not going to keep up with mine
Not yet
Old 31 October 2011, 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Paulo P
Funny you should be doing that whilst I was considering how cool it'd be to have 2 turbos on mine to reduce the lag TBH that'll be a sweet setup and I don't know why other TT owners haven't done it.
Twin Tubby Setup - VOD

The reason why many don't go single is possibly due to cost (especially when a prezza does all that and more out of the box)
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Back on topic, it is a very nice car. In fact i've sent him a message asking him to point the new owner towards west mids imprezas
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can afford to buy that car and spend that money on it but still got a 2mp camera?
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iv spent over 60k on my wrx and i know a few others that have spent more on theres
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Originally Posted by sheffcruiser
can afford to buy that car and spend that money on it but still got a 2mp camera?
true!


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