matt6666

Hi Dotty, I did the same as what you're planning to do, Type R to PPP. I loved the Civic but the Subaru is something else entirely!

I agree with what people are saying about the PPP, you probably could get more bang for buck going for a tuners package. Mine made 306 on the rollers but it would benefit from a remap - boost tails off a bit. Although if the PPP's already been done it doesn't add much to the asking price and you get a lot of useful bits done with it. Ecutek remap is £550 plus VAT

I've had one shock replaced and another needs doing, so a warranty would help. Mine came with a years from the dealer.

Petrol consumption - is quite scary sometimes. I normally get 290-300 out of a tank with mainly motorway driving but it has been as bad as 190. V Power is a must, standard SUL killed the performance on mine

The brakes cost a fortune - £600 for front disks, £175 for DS2500's on the front.

Servicing - every 10K, £100 for a minor, £300 major, £200 cambelt from an Independent

Insurance - about £50 more than the Civic!

I've had mine for 12K miles and the tyres easily have another 12K left in them

So probably best to do what I do and save a bit each month for any nasty surprises!

Handling is shockingly good and it's bloody quick - for the money they sell at these days you'd be hard pressed to find a better car I think

dottystu

Holy ****! Is that for the standard ones?

Surely there must be a cheaper alternative than that!

dottystu

Matt, surely these are cheaper than £600!

Brakes : Subaru Impreza Brembo Drilled Brake Discs

Am I correct in thinking all Sti 8's run Brembo calipers? As these and a set of ferodo pads would do the trick.

dottystu

Sorry for posting again!, reading through the boards, am I right in thinking the PPP Sti's have a different caliper to the normal Sti's making the discs more expensive?

Ask me about Integra DC5's and EP3's and I know them inside out, I am still learning about the Sti

davedipster

ppp'd cars have the same brakes as std sti's.
I traded in my civic type r in sept 03 and bought a new 03 sti, great car the scoob but it needs the ppp or tuning to get a wider power spread.

dottystu

Cheers, so what sort of brake discs cost £600

Godspeed Brakes

iTrader: (259)

Hi Dotty
In reply to your PM , £600 for a pair of discs is a bit of a rip off ! I can supply you front discs in my current group buy for £145 a pair , and these come with a 12 month guarantee against warping even if you do track days , they are available in 5 x 100 and 5 x 114 PCD's.

The STi's all have the same calipers and discs , there is no difference in these wether its PPP'd or not , the only difference might be in the pad material
Cheers Ian

dottystu

Thanks for the info Ian, I can wipe my brow now

reano

iTrader: (2)

When buying an 03/53 sti try and buy one with as much from the shopping list (see below) as you can that way (and believe me you probably will) not need to upgrade when you get it.

1) Upgraded power - with receipts from the likes of Zen Performance Powerstation, Roger Clarke Motorsports, etc 330+ bhp
2) Upgraded brakes, AP Racing, K-Sport, etc
3) Upgraded handling whitelines, Perrin drop links, Rollbars, wheel alignment
4) Upgraded suspension KYB, Tein, etc
5) Upgraded head unit and speakers (preferably amped).
6) Upgraded security like Avantguard alarm, etc

I personally do not see the point in buying a car like this in 'standard' spec better to buy one that someone has already done up for you.....

dottystu

davedipster

Not me, best car I've had.
But 03sti really is a performance bargin these days, good luck.

dipster

matt6666

This is one occasion where I'm glad I'm wrong, Subaru dealer told me £600 for brake discs! I think Performance Friction ones are around £600 but it's good to know you can get cheaper ones

dantastic

Bugger, i sold my 2003 sti ppp in wr blue with 37000 miles on the clock and full subaru service history (serviced 3 weeks ago at a cost of £619) to a dealer in part exchange 2 weeks ago for £7000, it sounds like it would have been spot on for you.

dottystu

You really shouldn't have told me that mate

Just looked at your car and it is exactly what I am after too

dantastic

There are plenty for sale at the moment mate, i'm sure you will find a good one if you take your time, its a buyers market so don't pay over the odds.

dottystu

Yeah there are a few knocking about but some I have messaged, on ebay and such do not fill me with confidence "Has the cam belt been changed?" answer - "I think so"

I think I would prefer to buy off a forum member as at least then you know they care about and have some knowledge of the car they drive

PS - pm'd you Dan.

dottystu

Is there a thread on here with Sti 8 specs on it? I have searched.

Just after weight, C02 etc

Many thanks for your help as always.

dottystu

Ok the wheels are in motion now, car is up for sale and when it goes I will be STi shopping!!

Honda : Black Civic Type R with JDM and Mugen extras!

Midnight Runner

Good luck with the sale mate, you know its th right decision.

Civic looks mint though

dottystu

Cheers mate, I have had a few part ex offers from the saxo and corsa crew!!

FOAD!!

EAndy

All the best with your search buddy, like I said ask any questions with me if I can help I will.

I agree with quite a few comments above try get one thats had bits done already. My car has an amp headunit, small 8" sub and DVD headunit BTW lol

dottystu

G-string

iTrader: (1)

Good luck selling the civic mate, you know you are doing the right thing, lots of bargains to be had in the scooby world at the moment

dottystu

Cheers mate - it should sell soon enough

dottystu

Thanks for showing me around your car today andy, it is a beautiful example.

Ved

Any luck selling the CTR yet?

dottystu

you know the score David, saxo px offers for now - just forked out £25 to advertise it on the trader

Ved

Thought about ebay?

dottystu

I don't like the idea of cars on ebay

Have you sold a car through ebay before?

Midnight Runner

Tell them to go get an extra paper round