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Old 24 August 2008, 01:06 PM
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Looking at spending 5k-6k on an 01-03 plate WRX, after something lower mileage (50k?) and pretty much standard.

I can only use normal unleaded, have no access to super. Should the WRX run ok on normal unleaded? If I bought a PPP would this be ok on normal or is super a must?

Just wanted a bit of advice, what to stay away from, what I can expect to get etc. Car will be daily driver, not covering too many mile but good roads to push it a little.

Appreciate any advice!

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Justin
Old 24 August 2008, 01:11 PM
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how come you have no access to super?
Old 24 August 2008, 01:36 PM
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Live in the Shetland Islands and the only garage that did stock it have recently stopped. There is a cal for it up here but not enough to justify them filling the tanks I guess!

Had looked at octane boosters but general advice I've got is that they are only really beneficial when used with super, not much use with normal.

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Old 25 August 2008, 07:22 PM
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A WRX should be fine running on normal Unleaded 95 Ron. I dont think you will get near the full potential performance wise with a PPP unless you're running it on Super unleaded though.
Old 25 August 2008, 07:55 PM
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PPP requires minimum of 97 for optimum performnce. Standard UK WRX will run on 95 RON. Bob
Old 25 August 2008, 10:41 PM
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Id hold fire and wait for an early sti to come through.. wish i did.. just for that 6 speed box for starters...
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you could buy whateve you want but then take it and get it remapped for whatever fuel you'll be putting in it. So PPP would probably be a waste unless you want the exhaust.

Personally i'd also wait for an STI but then get it mapped for 95 fuel!
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