Buying a scoob
05 January 2002, 09:58 AM
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BKS, yup still got it. I'm not actually pushing to sell as I have no need really, just got to that time of year where I fancy a Griffith again.......
Drop me a mail if you want to discuss. It is my third STi, I had a version 2 Type RA, a version 3 4 door, and now the TYpe R. It is absolutely the best yet and FLIES. Come over for a ride out or something. If you don't want it, I can still give you loads of pointers on buying etc.
Oh yeah, you should know that the version 5s have had a far higher incidence of engine failure due to (IIRC) a dodgy MAF sensor but mainly an ECU that can't retard ignition as well as the ealier, and later Stis. If you can't afford a 6, a 4 is the best bet IMHO. They have the same interior etc.
Mike
[Edited by Tractor - 5/1/2002 10:00:59 AM]
Drop me a mail if you want to discuss. It is my third STi, I had a version 2 Type RA, a version 3 4 door, and now the TYpe R. It is absolutely the best yet and FLIES. Come over for a ride out or something. If you don't want it, I can still give you loads of pointers on buying etc.
Oh yeah, you should know that the version 5s have had a far higher incidence of engine failure due to (IIRC) a dodgy MAF sensor but mainly an ECU that can't retard ignition as well as the ealier, and later Stis. If you can't afford a 6, a 4 is the best bet IMHO. They have the same interior etc.
Mike
[Edited by Tractor - 5/1/2002 10:00:59 AM]
30 April 2002, 07:08 PM
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ideally want an STI IV/V real soon (anticipation is gettingn unbearable!)
However, i hear alot about 98 cars having piston slap and just wanted any views on this.
SOrry if it is a boreing old topic. Just wanted to know what it is, is it a problem, how can i avoid getting a car with it, should it put me off??!!
grateful for any input
However, i hear alot about 98 cars having piston slap and just wanted any views on this.
SOrry if it is a boreing old topic. Just wanted to know what it is, is it a problem, how can i avoid getting a car with it, should it put me off??!!
grateful for any input
30 April 2002, 08:26 PM
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BKS, from what I have learned, piston slap is VERY rare on Stis as they have different sorts of pistons to UK cars. They are quite knocky when cold though anyway, so its often hard to tell.
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Tractor,
can you send us those pics again - my mail crashed and i lost um (bcknighty@hotmail.com)
I have alot on at the moment but should be free in a few weeks. Where abouts do you live?
cheers
can you send us those pics again - my mail crashed and i lost um (bcknighty@hotmail.com)
I have alot on at the moment but should be free in a few weeks. Where abouts do you live?
cheers
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