sti-04!!

Anybody got any views on them

Pyrocam999

Don't know about their sales, servicing and show room staff but the two guys I spoke to in the parts department are complete MUPPETS. Gave them the engine code, vin no etc "so they could cross refer against their vast database" and ended up suppliying me with parts for...................wait for it............... a subaru justy !!!!!!

EEEOOORRRRR

wrxmania

Derek McCrae the sales guy is good - fairly straight down the line. Will let you know about servicing when I get it done.

When the new showroom is open it will feel less like Nissan and more like Subaru.

I did specifically ask about technicians when I bought the car and asked if they were Nissan technicians who woul be working on my car. They said no, they had 2 fully qualified Subaru technicians.

sti-04!!

i spoke to dereks boss, who didnt really no much about the scoobs, he was asking me questions, turns out the day i went in was dereks day off !!
my scoobs sittin round the back waiting for the 04 plate change, i am goin 2 see it 2morra, just to check if its a MY04

wrxmania

Good idea - what are the differences between a MY03 and a MY04 - can't seem to find much about them online.

sti-04!!

well it sounds daft, but the MY04 has a square bootlock & unofficialy the software to take it to 320 BHP with PPP, though this has yet to be confirmed (the 320 that is).

wrxmania

You should get her rolling roaded soon after you get her to let you know what she is reall putting out. Some people are very disappointed and others are pleasantly surprised.

Are there any other changes - suspension, interior etc?

sti-04!!

nope only the bootlock on the sti

though the wrx gets totally colour coded ie sideskirt & mirrors (i think bout mirrors)

only prob is playing safe for 1k, then svs, then blaaaaaaaaaast !
wrx what do you mean ?
if its below 260 its goin bye bye !??!!
an maybe a spec 'c'

wrxmania

At the last rolling road an STI with Prodrive made about 250 BHP on the rollers, below a standard STI and not much different from my WRX standard that day.

A series of ECU faults were later diagnosed - however the cars all feel quick on the road so telling the difference between say 240 and 260 BHP would be pretty difficult. It just gives you peace of mind.

sti-04!!

u r scaring me now !!!!!
bear in mind a 330 ci is 240 bhp !!
an it was that or the scoob (& the mrs wanted the beemer)
i dont want to prove her wrong

wrxmania

Just tell her that the STI is faster followed by a quick demonstration of the "hissing dragon" (ie the turbo) under the bonnet - works for me - mine is worried about getting in he car and would need a lump sum before she would even drive it. Good in some ways.

sti-04!!

mines wont be driving mine, she no's how much it means to me, its my only child (i have two) god she wont even take the focus out an thats only 200 bhp !!

haha

rolling road seems the way forward

who do you recommend ??

AVA ????

wrxmania

Star Performance in Glenrothes - check out one of the Scotland threads here and at SIDC forums. There is one next Sunday - you should come along to see what it is all about - anyone can come - often folk come along without going on the rolling road.

Dpeneds where you are really?!?

sti-04!!

i stay nr motherwell, i used to use falkland for perfomance goodied with my previous RS's (cossies & escorts), but aint been there for about 2yrs

wrxmania

George who used to work at Falkland is now working at Swifts in Whitburn, working at something called Extreme motorsport - he does my intermediate oil services and he knows his way round an Impreza. John Swift who runs Swifts has an EVO VI.

Spooks

Yeh but we cant hold that against him LMAO
Spooks

wrxmania

Maybe not Spooks - how things with the beast - note a cry for ECUTEK - thinking of crazy performance were we?!? Are you sure it is not an EKOTEK you want - one of those fuel line saver/performance enhancing things you put in the middle of your fuel line in the engine bay with magnets in it to move particles more efficiently in your fuel - it's a lax power favourite I think!

evojkp

I think there was a post on here a week or so back, probably lost in the fliting to VBB that gave good feedback from a lot of owners who have used or been to Drive.

My opinion from experience....PANTS!!!....

evojkp

Brian, I didn't know that set-up was up and running at Swifts. What services do they offer? Handy having someone you can trust on your doorstep.
Although I have cheesed John off in the past, over a set of tyres I mucked him about with, which I feel bad about and I'm not too proud off, as the whole squad at Swifts will bend over backwards to help you!!

...John

wrxmania

I think they are trying to offer as much as they can at the moment including a 4 wheel set uo (no road) plus the usual servicey stuff but worth having a word with George - I am sure John will forgive you?!?

trance

Yeah have been there myself and was not impressed. PANTS!!! does seem to come to mind.............think the guys probably slept with subaru technicians!!

wrxmania

To anyone who has replied here, especially in the negative:

My car is going in next Monday for it's first 10,000 mile service. How many of the people who have left negative comments have actually used the technicians at Drive for repair work or servicing - the showroom is a non-existant heap but what about the servicing?!?

sti-04!!

i am just leaving to go up an check over my new sti before i take delivery !!
anyone wanting any questions asked ??

wrxmania

Yeah,

1. What is the fitted price on a Prodrive Spring Kit for a 2003 WRX four door?

and

2. What type of oil do they use for 10,000 mile service.

Was there this morning and forgot to ask.

Thanks.

-R6-

Not sure about that!, I heard that tyre saga is still top of canteen talk at swifts (he he).

And there is no need to mention my crap sti-ppp power run!

******!!

I have your wrex with my focus next time I see you!

Bluefin = 349lb ft torque (I love my ford)- "NOT"

Chris

wrxmania

I didn't mention your name though - now you have named yourself!! The STI would have been superb though - did you get it tested after that day and the faults were fixed?

Glad to hear of the ENORMOUS power of the Focus. I tell you one thing it will be better at than any SUBARU - staying away from the local Shell or Texaco or whatever - oh yeah and servicing too!

All the best Chris,

Brian.

evojkp

Don't know about the oil but the springs and geometry set-up will be in the region of £360- £400, depending on your SIDC discount.

...John

-R6-

Hi Brian,

I did go back to the rollers, and it made 301bhp with 299lb ft torque, so all was well in the end.

Will have to make do with the fukus just now, but watch out for a t25 eating evo's (lol) perhaps later this year.

Cheers (toot toot)

Chris

evojkp

Brian, I couldn't help thinking you were raising your voice a bit there mate. No I have not used their tech side. Surely a good indicator on how a garage operates has to start from the sales, who for me are cr@p and this tends to reflect and point towards the rest of the business being the same way.


...John

sti-04!!

well i went up to drive yesterday & seen me scoob its a bloody MY03 !! but tell me this why is every other colour part from the WR blue available in the MY04 guise !!
Jim the salesman (cough cough) told me the WR's aint gettin released until they have sold the rest of the batch !!!
Could be 6 bloody months
Oh an WRXmania there svs department was shut !!!!!
I am sooooooo tempted to cancel my order