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30 January 2005, 12:18 PM
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Long time lurker, first time poster! I’ve just bought an imported STIv5 and was looking for advice on mods. I know this has probably been done to death on other parts of the board, but thought I’d ask anyway. I’m thinking remap first and gauges – something like a knocklink or SECS monitor. What do you think? Also, need a 30K service (gonna be an expensive month!) and was thinking DRJ in Carmarthen, or possibly Osaka-Design in Cardiff (I live in Pontypridd). DRJ always seem to be highly recommended but does anyone know anything about Osaka and whether they do servicing? Thanks in advance all.
Long time lurker, first time poster! I’ve just bought an imported STIv5 and was looking for advice on mods. I know this has probably been done to death on other parts of the board, but thought I’d ask anyway. I’m thinking remap first and gauges – something like a knocklink or SECS monitor. What do you think? Also, need a 30K service (gonna be an expensive month!) and was thinking DRJ in Carmarthen, or possibly Osaka-Design in Cardiff (I live in Pontypridd). DRJ always seem to be highly recommended but does anyone know anything about Osaka and whether they do servicing? Thanks in advance all.
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Welcome.
Decat Exhaust, air filter and remap, are normally the first things to be modded. uprated break discs are also worth thinking about.
Have a secs on mine, have to say it's very good, reads fault codes and tell's you loads of engine info, you do have to buy the oil presure and oil temp sensors on top, another £180 i think. I do have one niggle with it, you can't read the screen when bright light shines on it (Not sure if the new VDF screen solves this).
I haven't used DRJ yet but I will be using them for the next service.
Dan
Decat Exhaust, air filter and remap, are normally the first things to be modded. uprated break discs are also worth thinking about.
Have a secs on mine, have to say it's very good, reads fault codes and tell's you loads of engine info, you do have to buy the oil presure and oil temp sensors on top, another £180 i think. I do have one niggle with it, you can't read the screen when bright light shines on it (Not sure if the new VDF screen solves this).
I haven't used DRJ yet but I will be using them for the next service.
Dan
30 January 2005, 04:33 PM
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hi mate and welcome,
as above de cat it with a filter and have it mapped, i've got a knock link and secs monitor and can recommend both, depends on how hard you drive it if you need a brake upgrade or not but i've got a godspeed 335 set up on mine and it transforms the brakes!! DRJ are top blokes mate and i used them last year to fit my uprated clutch and lightened/balanced flywheel.
as above de cat it with a filter and have it mapped, i've got a knock link and secs monitor and can recommend both, depends on how hard you drive it if you need a brake upgrade or not but i've got a godspeed 335 set up on mine and it transforms the brakes!! DRJ are top blokes mate and i used them last year to fit my uprated clutch and lightened/balanced flywheel.
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hi mate,
i also live in pontypridd and have just noticed a grey sti with gold rims couple of streets from where i live......... dont live in trallwn by any chance?
if you find out anymore on either DRJ or osaka would appreciate some feedback myself as only had my import wrx 3 weeks.
i also live in pontypridd and have just noticed a grey sti with gold rims couple of streets from where i live......... dont live in trallwn by any chance?
if you find out anymore on either DRJ or osaka would appreciate some feedback myself as only had my import wrx 3 weeks.
30 January 2005, 04:45 PM
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Cheers for the info fellas. ScoobyChimp, yeah that's me. Spent most of last night with my face pushed up against the glass in my bedroom in case anyone fancied ripping off my wing mirrors after a night in town! Is yours a silver WRX?
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Originally Posted by Granicus
Cheers for the info fellas. ScoobyChimp, yeah that's me. Spent most of last night with my face pushed up against the glass in my bedroom in case anyone fancied ripping off my wing mirrors after a night in town! Is yours a silver WRX?
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forgot to mention, in ref to your request i posted a thread recently under the wales banner asking for maintenance help aswell. i had a reply from chris garner (scoobynet regular) who informed me he has a workshop/garage in penarth. i will be taking the car down hopefully this week so will let you know.
30 January 2005, 09:24 PM
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The boys on scooby wales recommend cvc in Cardiff for servicing, I have recently
used Osaka for a service and they were excellent, the only querie from the boys was the type of oil used in my car, they said that Osaka Shouldn't have used Mobil1 0W-40
Oil, as it's too thin, Osaka have taken a lot of advice and have agreed to change oil to the recommended one off Subaru etc. But i will definately be using Osaka again.
Kash is a great bloke and drives a scooby himself. Tell them that you are a member
of scoobywales.co.uk and you will be given a discount, give Kash a ring.
www.osaka-autodesign.com
all the best and enjoy your scoob. MACH1
used Osaka for a service and they were excellent, the only querie from the boys was the type of oil used in my car, they said that Osaka Shouldn't have used Mobil1 0W-40
Oil, as it's too thin, Osaka have taken a lot of advice and have agreed to change oil to the recommended one off Subaru etc. But i will definately be using Osaka again.
Kash is a great bloke and drives a scooby himself. Tell them that you are a member
of scoobywales.co.uk and you will be given a discount, give Kash a ring.
www.osaka-autodesign.com
all the best and enjoy your scoob. MACH1
30 January 2005, 10:00 PM
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Hiya Mate,
Welcome to the circus. don't forget Scoobywales, http://forum.scoobywales.co.uk/index...11a71883a8dd32
I'm Whitchurch, Silver Classic Wagon.
Welcome to the circus. don't forget Scoobywales, http://forum.scoobywales.co.uk/index...11a71883a8dd32
I'm Whitchurch, Silver Classic Wagon.
Originally Posted by MACH1
The boys on scooby wales recommend cvc in Cardiff for servicing, I have recently
used Osaka for a service and they were excellent, the only querie from the boys was the type of oil used in my car, they said that Osaka Shouldn't have used Mobil1 0W-40
Oil, as it's too thin, Osaka have taken a lot of advice and have agreed to change oil to the recommended one off Subaru etc. But i will definately be using Osaka again.
Kash is a great bloke and drives a scooby himself. Tell them that you are a member
of scoobywales.co.uk and you will be given a discount, give Kash a ring.
www.osaka-autodesign.com
all the best and enjoy your scoob. MACH1
used Osaka for a service and they were excellent, the only querie from the boys was the type of oil used in my car, they said that Osaka Shouldn't have used Mobil1 0W-40
Oil, as it's too thin, Osaka have taken a lot of advice and have agreed to change oil to the recommended one off Subaru etc. But i will definately be using Osaka again.
Kash is a great bloke and drives a scooby himself. Tell them that you are a member
of scoobywales.co.uk and you will be given a discount, give Kash a ring.
www.osaka-autodesign.com
all the best and enjoy your scoob. MACH1
31 January 2005, 12:39 AM
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Welcome m8.
regards chris garner (sidc,welsh r.o )
tel no:07957168548.
mid wales run no 13 27th feb 05
mid wales run no13
HI BOYS/GIRLS
THE TIME HAS COME TO HAVE THE NOW FAMOUS
MID WALES RUN (no13)
on sunday 27th feb 05
.
the format will be as follows:
meeting point j46 m4 felindre turn off(rally service area)
the time 9am please be prompt for a drivers briefing
and off @ 9.15 am.
i hope all that have been on the runs before can make it on the day.
please post your interest on this thread and i will start the ball
rolling or call me on tel no:07957168548 for more imformation.
regards chris garner (sidc,welsh r.o )
tel no:07957168548.
mid wales run no 13 27th feb 05
mid wales run no13
HI BOYS/GIRLS
THE TIME HAS COME TO HAVE THE NOW FAMOUS
MID WALES RUN (no13)
on sunday 27th feb 05
.
the format will be as follows:
meeting point j46 m4 felindre turn off(rally service area)
the time 9am please be prompt for a drivers briefing
and off @ 9.15 am.
i hope all that have been on the runs before can make it on the day.
please post your interest on this thread and i will start the ball
rolling or call me on tel no:07957168548 for more imformation.
Last edited by chris garner; 31 January 2005 at 12:42 AM.
