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13 September 2009, 02:36 PM
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Hi there,
Making a first post to say hi to everyone... I am based in south Derbyshire, I have just purchased a red 2003 WRX PPP. I am going back to pick it up later on today once funds have cleared.
My previous car was an M Roadster (S50).
Feel free to point me in the direction of any newbie threads, this is my first Subaru
Making a first post to say hi to everyone... I am based in south Derbyshire, I have just purchased a red 2003 WRX PPP. I am going back to pick it up later on today once funds have cleared.
My previous car was an M Roadster (S50).
Feel free to point me in the direction of any newbie threads, this is my first Subaru
13 September 2009, 08:08 PM
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Thanks all
I have not long got home, took the long way back along the Fosse Way. There is a slight issue (which I picked up on the test drive) with the front left disc brake making a rubbing sound under braking, but I think I might have found the answer:
https://www.scoobynet.com/wheels-tyr...se-01-wrx.html
The car is very low mileage, only done 3000 since last November when the car was purchased from Subaru as an approved used car by the previous owner, so I surmise that the caliper may be sticking. I don't think it's a bearing because there is no constant grumble and it is only prevalent during braking above 40mph or so.
I'll get a few proper pics up after work tomorrow or Tuesday, but here's one shamelessly stolen from the advert.
Yes that is a towbar :|
I have not long got home, took the long way back along the Fosse Way. There is a slight issue (which I picked up on the test drive) with the front left disc brake making a rubbing sound under braking, but I think I might have found the answer:
https://www.scoobynet.com/wheels-tyr...se-01-wrx.html
The car is very low mileage, only done 3000 since last November when the car was purchased from Subaru as an approved used car by the previous owner, so I surmise that the caliper may be sticking. I don't think it's a bearing because there is no constant grumble and it is only prevalent during braking above 40mph or so.
I'll get a few proper pics up after work tomorrow or Tuesday, but here's one shamelessly stolen from the advert.
Yes that is a towbar :|
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13 September 2009, 09:57 PM
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I've enjoyed RWD for a while (a Z3 3.0, a Z4, an S2000 and most recent the Z3M) but the way the WRX hooks up coming out of a corner is very impressive and fun in a different way 
It's certainly a rapid car and the low to mid range grunt makes it an effortless drive.
I was tempted to go the whole hog and get an STI, there was little in it from the perspective of insurance but the purchase cost of a 2003 STI would have been 3 or 4k more of course.
Maybe next Sunday I will get a Spec D (presuming I win the lottery Saturday night)
It's certainly a rapid car and the low to mid range grunt makes it an effortless drive. I was tempted to go the whole hog and get an STI, there was little in it from the perspective of insurance but the purchase cost of a 2003 STI would have been 3 or 4k more of course.
Maybe next Sunday I will get a Spec D (presuming I win the lottery Saturday night)
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welcome to sn mate. enjoy the scooby. try posting your issue in the general technical section (if you have not already), lots of VERY knowledgeable people on there to help you out.
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Sure:
Ganador stainless steel exhaust (Impreza, modified to fit - basically a longer tailpipe after the back box)
Stock filter and engine map (although looking at a trip to TSL/Powerstation or JGM soon)
Tein Super Wagon coilovers with EDFC (electronic control)
Tyre pressure / temperature monitoring system
Rota Force alloy wheels with Hankook 235 tyres
Godspeed two piece front discs with performance pads
Goldcruise fully integrated cruise control
Pioneer double din radio 7 speakers (stock locations - Foresters have a 6x9 sub in the boot)
Subaru mats, dog guard and boot liner
I would guess that you have all seen the Fifth Gear review on Youtube / Dave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uyPkavo66Y
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Thanks! They are quite rare, even the normal models. The UKDM top of range is the 2.5XT, WRX engine.
Sure:
Ganador stainless steel exhaust (Impreza, modified to fit - basically a longer tailpipe after the back box)
Stock filter and engine map (although looking at a trip to TSL/Powerstation or JGM soon)
Tein Super Wagon coilovers with EDFC (electronic control)
Tyre pressure / temperature monitoring system
Rota Force alloy wheels with Hankook 235 tyres
Godspeed two piece front discs with performance pads
Goldcruise fully integrated cruise control
Pioneer double din radio 7 speakers (stock locations - Foresters have a 6x9 sub in the boot)
Subaru mats, dog guard and boot liner
I would guess that you have all seen the Fifth Gear review on Youtube / Dave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uyPkavo66Y
Sure:
Ganador stainless steel exhaust (Impreza, modified to fit - basically a longer tailpipe after the back box)
Stock filter and engine map (although looking at a trip to TSL/Powerstation or JGM soon)
Tein Super Wagon coilovers with EDFC (electronic control)
Tyre pressure / temperature monitoring system
Rota Force alloy wheels with Hankook 235 tyres
Godspeed two piece front discs with performance pads
Goldcruise fully integrated cruise control
Pioneer double din radio 7 speakers (stock locations - Foresters have a 6x9 sub in the boot)
Subaru mats, dog guard and boot liner
I would guess that you have all seen the Fifth Gear review on Youtube / Dave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uyPkavo66Y
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