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Old 15 December 2012, 11:09 PM
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hi just joined as im picking up my first impreza next week i cannit wait iv been toying with the idea for yrs but always seemed to end up buying another bmw.i know nothing about engines so hoping to get a few tips of you's on here.
Old 16 December 2012, 12:10 AM
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welcome matey, which model you getting?
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hi guys ive just joined as well but cant seem to find were to start a new thread.
any one point me in the right direction thanks in advance
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hi guys found it.
Old 16 December 2012, 04:06 AM
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alreet shreksta.iv went for an 04 sports wagon prodrive.had to have a lil bit more space for the all the kids stuff been told thats its got 275 bhp.im looking at getting it up past 300 so any tips would be great cheers
Old 16 December 2012, 08:11 AM
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Hi,get a service before you start,make sure cambelt has been done,even if cambelt done a couple of years ago I personally would change it for peace of mind.
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There is a nice Black one for sale on here with all the bits already on. Might be what you're after.
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What model??
Old 16 December 2012, 09:38 AM
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Just got 1 myself test suspension out those inverted struts are a bugger for drying out of grease...
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its got fully ajustable coilover suspension set up with adjustable camber on it.means nothing to me tho.as iv said i know nothing about cars is this good or not
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yeah im getting it serviced asap
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Yep its better matey , those standard struts on that year of car are shocking...lol...
Send us some picys when u get it...
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i wil do it looks smart like mate nice alloys on it
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Originally Posted by daz b
Hi,get a service before you start,make sure cambelt has been done,even if cambelt done a couple of years ago I personally would change it for peace of mind.
cambelt done 40000 mile ago so need it doing again i think how much will this cost do you think
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Originally Posted by Sy5
There is a nice Black one for sale on here with all the bits already on. Might be what you're after.
is that the classic shape one.had a look but its not for me
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Originally Posted by nickyprice1982ss
cambelt done 40000 mile ago so need it doing again i think how much will this cost do you think
I pay about £180,dealers want about £400 !!!!
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AS performance sell the Cambelt kit for £180-200 and labour is approx 2hrs for a service will belt, oil and plug service.

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Originally Posted by daz b
I pay about £180,dealers want about £400 !!!!
il not take it to a dealer then f that lol
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Originally Posted by L.J.F
AS performance sell the Cambelt kit for £180-200 and labour is approx 2hrs for a service will belt, oil and plug service.

Ask for Alyn:
0191 410 3770
cheers were is that shop at like im from shields
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got the car im over the moon with it.cant believe how quick it is and the noise is unreal.dont think il get any other car now appart from a impreza.took some pics but dont know how to put them on here
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Enjoy it, but you might miss all the tailgating, weaving, & anger management issues you experienced in the Beemer!
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Originally Posted by nickyprice1982ss
got the car im over the moon with it.cant believe how quick it is and the noise is unreal.dont think il get any other car now appart from a impreza.took some pics but dont know how to put them on here
I'm glad your enjoying your new car but don't enjoy it to much if you get my drift.try photobucket for the pictures copy link then post on here.
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Originally Posted by nickyprice1982ss
cheers were is that shop at like im from shields
http://asperformance.com/contact/
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