Hi guys,


New to this forum and new to Subaru's! I just got my 03 STi,standard car and have a couple of questions to seek advice on,

is it a must to run optimax or equivelant?

how long is reccomended to warm the car thru before setting off?

and also how long to let it cool down before turning it off?

that's all for now,I'll post some pic's tommorow and any other questions that come to mind.

Thank's guys,


Ben

 

Hi fella im new to the subaru scene but im sure others would agree only to run on optimax proven the highest octane we can buy, i set off from cold but drive very steady/off boost and dont exceed 3k for atleast 15-20mins before the oil is upto temparature i have a turbo timer wired into the alarm and lets it idle for 2mins

 

Hey,

is optimax the best of the 'better fuels'? is tesco 99 or BP Ultimate ok?

Regards,Ben

 

Tesco 99 is **** and bp ultimate is ok but id stick to optimax

 

I run my classic on only Shell V-Power and I know lot's who do too. Highly recommended.
Welcome to Subaru ownership and Scoobynet

 

Optimax (well, V-power now) everytime matey!

 

gotta go with shell first then at a push tesco 99 with maybe an octane booster added to the tank

 

Pics anyway welcome is this a uk or JDM car (japanese domestic market?) and is it blue?

Tony

 

I believe in just driving the car off boost for a couple of miles before stopping and starting from hot and cold, If you get what I mean
V power for me as well for some reason a lot of people on here don't rate the BP stuff, a lot run on the Tesco 99 as well.

 

Hey,

Pic's to come this afternon guys! it's a UK car.

I noticed the stock STi exhaust seems really quiete,a friend of mine had the same car a few months back with the same STi exhaust but his was a lot louder,any ideas why? as far as i'm aware his was also a stock car.

Thanks,Ben

 

Different back box? that can improve the sound from the exhaust or if it is a PPP'd car, a little more throaty

Tony

 

Hey,


no same back box,the original STi one.not sure if his was PPP'd but mine isn't.

I just found a receipt in the history for some Tein coil overs too! didn't even know it had those on.

Here's some pics!

 

another quick question, does the car have traction control? if so is it disableableablel

 

Nope no traction control, you just have all wheel drive and you cant disable that

Tony

 

I allways use esso supreme 97 oct in my RB and warm car up before driving off,then let it idle for at least a min before switching off.
welcome to the IMPREZA driving club.lmhao

 

Lovely car and Tein Coil-overs already fitted.....bargain enjoy it Motion-Mx

 

nice car mate,enjoy it and welcome to scoobynet

 

Thanks guys,what tyre pressures do you reccomend?

also are there any must do's? I'm going to put some fresh oil in,and a filter but anything I should keep an eye on? It had a cam belt a few thou ago so thats all good.

Ben