john_d

im going to look at a scoob tomorrow, the guy say's and i quote "The bow shaped bit that joins the 2 back wheels needs replaced" any idea's what this is and how much a replacedment would be?

thanks

john

ps its a Subaru Impreza Sport Y reg

P555SBR

iTrader: (1)

that could mean the rear anti roll bar

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

Sounds like a knowledgable owner.

scoobychris300

could be rear subframe aswell ??
chris.

scoobychris300

+1

john_d

im not making a 3 hour round trip for a bent sub frame!

i'll ask for a better decription or a pic, if he wants shot of it he can get his *** under the car

chopperman

I reckon he means rear ARB. Question is why does it need replacing?

Markyscoob

Rusty? didn't know sports had a rear ARB as standard?

john_d

ok, he took it for a pre mot test, apparently it'll cost £500+ to pass, it needs: 1 tyre definitely needs replaced (possibly 3), small holes from rust on the floor on both sides of the rear passenger seatand the bow shaped bit that joins the 2 back wheels needs replaced.

so £500+ for that i'd guess the arb, ive asked him if he could be more descriptive and will reply with any response i get.

stedee

iTrader: (4)

dont bother mate

petethemeat

iTrader: (6)

Get plenty of pictures and a decent description before you even attempt a viewing - there are enough cars described as "mint" only to be clearly not when viewing. Never mind ones that owners admit have problems beforehand!

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

on an mot fail part it will detail what the failures are.

a bow shaped metal bit wont be on there, but a detailed description will.

not worth the risk there is loads of good ones about

Kirstiestar

iTrader: (2)

As above, i wouldnt buy anything that had rust on the floor pan! No matter how cheap. Have another look about there are loads for sale x

scoobychris300

why does the x you put at the end of your messages look so sexy!
with your name hope you is a woman! if not sorry !!
chris.

Twin Fields

They don't!

Kirstiestar

iTrader: (2)

Pmsl! Yes I am luckily or it could of all gone wrong then! Just a habit from texting I guess x

raz6589

Think they're talking about the rear diff,front carrier. It supports the front of the rear diff. Only 'bow' shaped thing i can think of

Dave.

Brun

Agreed

Norman Dog

iTrader: (1)

Sounds like it's ready for the crusher to me...

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

'Y' plate sport wouldn't be worth much more than a grand if it had an MOT so one that needs £500 throwing at it straight away makes it pretty much worthless.
I bought a 51 plate sport a couple of years ago. Was mint, low miles and had MOT. That was only £1250 then.
Bid him £300 and that's the most.

averyp2

iTrader: (25)

sports dont come with arbs as standard as far as i know so sounds like bent subframe - walk away

john_d

he's offered it to me for £300 now! here's a pic of the offending item



i quote "The big chunk of metal with 2 large bolts and the thin rod extending to the wheel"

360ste

iTrader: (1)

That is the rear diff carrier. Leave it alone.