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Absolutely!

Looking good Kev, very good I'll be keeping my car well away from yours on Thursday so that I don't get a showing up!

He mailed me back to say its 99% sold, so that's that! Sorry, don't know that means mate. I am assuming that you mean the gear ratios are shorter which would mean I'd not make it into the red before having to change, no? Thanks again for the advice though. At least I have talked the good lady around into letting me spend more cash on the car. She was asking me about PPG and what that meant and suggesting that that would be the better option. But by the time I bought it and got it fitted, I doubt I'd have any change out of 4k. For what Iam doing with the car, I think PPG is a bit heavy handed. Ach well, one day...

Thanks Alan. Given what you said on point 1, I'd be as well to leave it until someone comes along with everything at once. No telling how long it would take me to track down the other items and at what cost. I sent the guy a question through eBay so I will wait till he comes back to me and see what he says re the diff, gear linkage and knob. Thanks again. J

Hi Guys G.T. put me onto this eBay item (Item number: 270241180142) which is a 54plate STi gearbox and I thought it was worth hitting the overdraft for! The seller claims it has done only 7k. It comes with electronic DCCD control, flywheel, clutch, mounts and propshaft. Questions are as follows: 1) Will it fit and if not, what else do I need? (MY06 WRX - Hawkeye) 2) The other stuff coming with the box (clutch etc.) do I need it? 3) If I was commited to buying it, is there anyone who would come with me to look at it as I don't have a clue what to look for. The guy could be selling me a bag of spanners and I woudln't know. 4) Much could I get for my own fully reconditioned GB that has done 2K? 5) Would I be able to make use of the DCCD given that the STi has a dash-display that would make use of this? Sorry for all the questions, but its only because I'm so useless with this stuff! Thanks for any help offered

Go for the green man! Be different! I busted a front splitter too and have since decided that I wont be replacing it, but it does make a great addition to the front. Looks kinda weird without it now.

BEE-A-YOOOTIFUL!!!

Does that mean that clutch plate is not fully engaged with the flywheel thus less friction and less power?

What was the computer smelling like?

Correct: Mines is still going when everything else went.

Tell me about it!

I bought a 2nd hand set of gauges and they are fine, then I saw a set of Defis close up and its night and day. I will, one day, replace mine with Defis.

I'd just like to know what it all meant! But not to take away from your point; amazing what people know.

Well yeah, of course... but not without high-octane refined hydrocarbons to keep it all nice and safe!

For Pete's sake! The way everyone is ranting about this, I thought Subaru has won the WRC title! Talk about overreacting!

Now that looks fantastic!!!

My car is mapped by Andy.F for V Power as well, so I'd rather not touch 95 RON either, but that was not the issue. The issue was, "would it be ok if V Power was not available?" and I still stick by what I said. If all that's available is 95RON with OB, thne it should be fine. Obvioulsy its not the recommend but its not like its going to blow up into a million peices! And as also stated, you don't wnat to be hammering it just in case.

Welcome mate. I think the wheels look pretty cool! If they are corroding, get them powder coated - could even change the colour if you wanted to, not that I would though.

I get that too. I just put it down to the fact that I am motionless and not moving away from exhaust fumes that are building up around the car which eventually get into the car through vents and other openings.

Your car should be fine on normal 95RON as long as you are not hammering it. The higher octane fuel is a measure used to prevent the risk of detonation/knocking. With the addition of octance booster you should be fine. Have a read at this: Click me.

Cusco Kid was doing a good deal on Defis with the pod all the attahcments and some other fancy stuff for £450. I'd have snapped them up myself if I had the cash.

Since changing the wheels and mud flaps, the look of the car has been transformed. Looks cool

Came to a decision. The good lady suggested re-financing my current car loan to pay for an uprated gearbox but I don't think that is wise as I took another loan on top of that to sort out the engine. However, now that I have that as an option I am going to drive it like I stole it and if the box goes the box goes, then it will be time to re-finance since I have that option. The longer it lasts the better as I wont have to borrow as much thus keeping the monthly payments down. If the box lasts longer than expected, then I will refinance anyway. I will use the box as a foundation to build a faster better car and hopefully/eventaully have the Time Attack car Stephen was talking about. As for rubbing shoulders with the big boys - not likely to ever happen; probably looking to go to 400bhp and then stop. At least this is the plan for now, and is subject to change at anytime! Thanks for the sound advice... I'm not done yet... I'll be back!

Well, he was an expert with a quiet different box, namely the 18 yard one!

Kenny....? Brown?