Am I happy or what with my new WRX
20 May 2002, 12:42 PM
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I picked up my new WRX from Monty`s in Sheffield on Saturday
I am absolutely in heaven
WR blue, morettes, colour coded sills, new momo race air gear **** and tracker fitted.
It looks fantastic, and even though I am trying to keep under 4000 revs the performance is superb
Can`t think I have ever been happier with a new car
Gregarious
I am absolutely in heaven
WR blue, morettes, colour coded sills, new momo race air gear **** and tracker fitted.
It looks fantastic, and even though I am trying to keep under 4000 revs the performance is superb
Can`t think I have ever been happier with a new car
Gregarious
20 May 2002, 07:46 PM
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Glad you are enjoying it, you bought it from the same place as me
May see you around Sheffield as I work there
First few thousand miles are slow and tight. I've only done 2700 and its still tight.
Yorkie
May see you around Sheffield as I work there
First few thousand miles are slow and tight. I've only done 2700 and its still tight.
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20 May 2002, 08:39 PM
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Nice to know you are enjoying your new Scoob. Hi-ya Yorkie! I`m still lagging behind you and WRXBOB depite a trip to the coast last week I`ve still only 1500 miles on the clock but I`m now taking it up to 4000 revs and if my patience holds out till 2000 miles then another 1000 revs...enjoy...enjoy and arsole to the new shape nockers.
20 May 2002, 10:50 PM
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Hi Guys - well what can I say - the thing's blo*dy fantastic. Done 2,200 miles so far and loosening up nicely. Enough to scare the pants off a 944 Club Sport the other week......
20 May 2002, 10:58 PM
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Glad you are having fun, it will get better and better. I thought I knew how quick these cars are and then, one night coming home on some lovely back roads I know in Suffolk I was chased by a 911 and while he could catch me on the straight bits I was gaining a good 2 - 3 car lengths on the twisties. I think I was as surprised as he was.
Laugh, I nearly sh*t meself
BTW he never did get past me and turned off.
Laugh, I nearly sh*t meself
BTW he never did get past me and turned off.
21 May 2002, 10:10 AM
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Obviously after listening to all you guys on here I am keeping to the suggested maximum revs of 4000 for the first 1000 miles.
But after the 1000 miles can I use all the power or do I still have to keep under a certain limit ?
Hope you guys can help
In the meantime I have just got to 200 miles and the performance and especially the grip just amaze me.
Gregarious
But after the 1000 miles can I use all the power or do I still have to keep under a certain limit ?
Hope you guys can help
In the meantime I have just got to 200 miles and the performance and especially the grip just amaze me.
Gregarious
21 May 2002, 10:47 AM
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Pah you low mileage boys! You should feel how loose the engine is after 30k!!
When you change the tires you will be amazed at actually how much grip the does have.
Enjoy it and remember shiny side up!
You should feel how loose the engine is after 30k!!When you change the tires you will be amazed at actually how much grip the does have.
Enjoy it and remember shiny side up!
21 May 2002, 02:36 PM
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It was something that was said at TSL as one of their technicians as he drove me and my car out for a test drive.
It amused me at the time and have used it ever since!
It amused me at the time and have used it ever since!
21 May 2002, 06:10 PM
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Glad you like the car. Mines 6 weeks old, 2,500 miles on the clock and rev's nicely!
I felt a difference after the 1000 mile oil change.
I don't care what they say about the new impreza...despite the bug eyes, the inside is excellent compared to the old style. (I did replace the bugs with Morettes though!)
Only faults with mine is a consistent squeal under v gentle braking (coming to a stop), 5th gear synchro going after 4 weeks - being fixed at the mo. and not being able to remove the massive grin off my face when I hear the engine and transmission sounds at full throttle!! wicked..!!
I felt a difference after the 1000 mile oil change.
I don't care what they say about the new impreza...despite the bug eyes, the inside is excellent compared to the old style. (I did replace the bugs with Morettes though!)
Only faults with mine is a consistent squeal under v gentle braking (coming to a stop), 5th gear synchro going after 4 weeks - being fixed at the mo. and not being able to remove the massive grin off my face when I hear the engine and transmission sounds at full throttle!! wicked..!!
21 May 2002, 06:39 PM
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Mine still squeaks for the last few mph before standstill (but only when the pads have cooled. Constant accelerating and braking etc on a good B road blast cures it temporarily Until you get back into town again amidst the traffic
) I reckon this "fault" is another one of those "well, they all do that sir"[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
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[Edited by Yorkie - 5/21/2002 6:39:58 PM]
Mine still squeaks for the last few mph before standstill (but only when the pads have cooled. Constant accelerating and braking etc on a good B road blast cures it temporarily
Until you get back into town again amidst the traffic) I reckon this "fault" is another one of those "well, they all do that sir"[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]Yorkie
[Edited by Yorkie - 5/21/2002 6:39:58 PM]
22 May 2002, 10:52 AM
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No more mods planned at the moment
Funds being depleted somewhat re the purchase
However no one has come back to me on the position re the revs after 1000 miles
Gregarious
No more mods planned at the moment
Funds being depleted somewhat re the purchase
However no one has come back to me on the position re the revs after 1000 miles
Gregarious
22 May 2002, 11:00 AM
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Sorry missed the question...
Until you have the 1,000 mile service keep it under the 4,000rpm (for the most part... the occasional blip is okay).
After the service... introduce your right foot to the floor (once it is properly warmed up!)!!
The UK cars (I can't comment on the EU cars) have a light oil in the engine to start with and this apparently goes bad if put through to much punishment. After the service you have normal oil and can play.
Until you have the 1,000 mile service keep it under the 4,000rpm (for the most part... the occasional blip is okay).
After the service... introduce your right foot to the floor (once it is properly warmed up!)!!
The UK cars (I can't comment on the EU cars) have a light oil in the engine to start with and this apparently goes bad if put through to much punishment. After the service you have normal oil and can play.
22 May 2002, 12:35 PM
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The EU cars also have this light "cooking" oil.
Gibsons of Brock advised to stay under 4000 rpm up to the oil change around 1000 miles. After that I was told to gradually increase the rpm..not all in one go though!
Gibsons of Brock advised to stay under 4000 rpm up to the oil change around 1000 miles. After that I was told to gradually increase the rpm..not all in one go though!
22 May 2002, 12:37 PM
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Just make sure it's warmed up before you play and let it cool down for a while afterwards.
Had mine for two months now and just keeps getting better every time I get in it....it has the "smile per mile" factor that you just cann't get anywhere else for the money.
Happy motoring .... as you're not far away, perhaps we'll see you at some of the E.Mids meetings some time.
BB
Had mine for two months now and just keeps getting better every time I get in it....it has the "smile per mile" factor that you just cann't get anywhere else for the money.
Happy motoring .... as you're not far away, perhaps we'll see you at some of the E.Mids meetings some time.
BB
22 May 2002, 12:51 PM
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look forward to meeting you and the rest of the east midlands scooby owners.
perhaps you could let me know when the next meet is scheduled for?
many thanx for the replies re after 1000 miles, my right foot is itching
This morning on my way to work an audi tt started flashing me at traffic lights, i can`t believe how easily i accelerated away from him, fraid to say i did hit just under 5000 revs, only for a moment
HONEST
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Gregarious
look forward to meeting you and the rest of the east midlands scooby owners.
perhaps you could let me know when the next meet is scheduled for?
many thanx for the replies re after 1000 miles, my right foot is itching
This morning on my way to work an audi tt started flashing me at traffic lights, i can`t believe how easily i accelerated away from him, fraid to say i did hit just under 5000 revs, only for a moment
HONEST
LOL
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22 May 2002, 12:55 PM
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The occasional wondering over the 4,000 run-in limit will not do any long-term damage as long it is only occasionally.
In fact there is a school of thought that say that doing odd blips is actually good for the engine in the long run as you get closer to the 1,000 miles.
The first service BTW is basically an oil change and checks.
In fact there is a school of thought that say that doing odd blips is actually good for the engine in the long run as you get closer to the 1,000 miles.
The first service BTW is basically an oil change and checks.
22 May 2002, 01:05 PM
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I believe they also check levels on the other fluids as they can fall on new cars / new parts fitted. At least that's what I was told on my last car and also after the previous one was back from menders.
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