Richie Cross

Thanks for your input. All replies appreciated!!! Can't remember what size I had fitted. Is there a standard set up someone would be sold if they didn't have any preferences etc? I would've just gone with Grant's recommendations. Mmm, standard ARB!! Well, Greers put my new ones on so hopefully my old one or another old one is sitting about the shop!

I think it's a confidence thing.....for me and the missus!!! Not sure if she would go in the car if I did it! Thought about trying to learn to do stuff myself but like I say, it's easy when a garage is nearby. Might learn for future reference but if I'm thinking about the ARB situation, Greers can do the pads while I'm there.

Yeah, I can't do the pads myself I'm too lazy to learn how and Greers are only a few minutes drive away so it's an easy option!

Hi folks, As the topic asks..... Last year along with Eibach springs, ALK and Whiteline droplinks, I had Whiteline front and rear ARB's fitted. All seemed fine and an improvement on standard but over the months I was aware of the car feeling a bit 'skittish' when around 90 (on a friends private road ). I put this down to the stiffer ride etc. But a wee while ago someone else posted about ARBs and said that Hypertech suggested the rear ARB only. Someone on the forum suggested the front ARB might be the cause of the feeling I was getting? At the last Glasgow meet some folks were confirming this? The car is a MY05 WRX and doesn't go on the track. Doesn't even get put into corners that hard so have I gone a bit OTT or is it all an improvement on standard and therefore isn't a bad thing? Is the front ARB really for a track car? I'm asking the YES/NO question now as I'm due into Greers on Friday for new brake pads so can ask them to take it off. I guess it can always go back on?? One thing though and excuse my ignorance!!!...but, when the Whiteline ARB went on....did a standard one come off? Might sound daft but I have no idea if there was one there to start with! I'm asking because I was never given the standard one.....if there was one! Cheers

I've got a MY05 WRX PPP. Kept the Prodrive back box but got the sports cat/decatted downpipe done first which made it sound a bit better. Then got the straight through centre section which improved it again. I like the sound of mine now although it seemed pretty quiet compared to others at the weekend!!! Both bits from Meercat.

I'm wondering if anything is likely to happen with this? Jimdbm who was the original poster hasn't been back on. Jim??? As for people asking about price and dates.....from Andy's website, I think the lowest he goes to is £460 (anyone confirm or deny this please?) and the dates.....once it's all arranged, each individual contacts Andy to book a date that suits them IIRC.

Worth speaking to AS Performance. Had a chat with them the other day, told them how the car is driven etc and settled on Ferodo DS2500 for the front (£130) and OEM+ for the rear (£45). I was told the Ferodo performance pads offer 25% more friction over standard while the OEM+ offer 10% more. As far as wear goes, they said that with the Ferodos I'd get about 90% of the mileage that I would get from standard pads.

Sorry to hijack....but is there anywhere that would fit tyres for you if you've already bought them from someone else? For example....Eagle Asymmetric 215/45/17 on Tyreshopper come in at £396 fully fitted. Camskill sell 4 tyres for £340 (tyres only) Would the difference be made up by what a garage would charge for fitting?

Great picture and I love how you can zoom in so everyone can find themselves!!!

Just re-read it and it says - Prodrive mat set, Impreza RHD 05MY. Guess you'd have to contact to see if this is the only MY?

Robert, no need for a copy. On the leaflet it says: "To take advantage of these special prices, please contact Sue Prescott by telephoning 01676 536136 or e-mailing sprescott@prodrive.com and quoting McRae Gathering offer. If you're interested, there are other items....gear knobs, brake pads, discs, spoilers, wheels and suspension. Cheers

Hello and welcome

Hi folks, Does anyone own a set of the Prodrive mats and if so, how much would they normally cost? I picked up one of the Prodrive special offers on parts at the Gathering and they have the mats going for £29.99 which seemed good considering I've found places wanting about £60 to get WRX mats! Cheers

Who else had a go on the tarmac? Quality. Had a go in both the GB270 and STI. Those guys know how to drive!!

Fantastic weekend. 543 pics were taken!!! Will hopefully find some good ones! Got home at 0130hrs but had a good drive home. Was taking our time until all the scoobies were going past! Followed a pair at a distance until they turned into Southwaite services. Made the journey home fly in!! Great pics so far. Great one of Jimmy by the car when he's pulled over after leading us off.

Yeah....about 350miles to the tank on the way down. Filled up before leaving, topped up with £30 at Charnock Richards....about a quarter of a tank left by home!!

We stopped for food at Charnock Richards on the way home and got great audio as numerous Scoobies burbled under us!

Gus....the interview is on Youtube if you didn't know already. Search for McRae Gathering (er, obviously!!!) and there you are staring back!!!

with all of the above!! Super, smashing, great job by Grant, Imy, Andy and all the marshals and the folks from Prodrive. Good speech by Imy as well. Make sure you on us!

I spoke to him at C/R (along with a few others!) so can verify that he was alive and well! and he texted me today and he wasn't asking for directions so I think he's ok!

I couldn't get subtitles!!!! ....good job Gus!!!

Looking good. Weather seems to be holding out at the moment. Just got to do the Tesco shopping run then I can clean the car and put it in the garage!

x 1000000000 % !!!! Reading my pack was giving my goosebumps. I remember how I felt and the buzz we all had after last year's meeting, although on a sad day, and can't guess how it'll be with the massive convoy at the weekend. I'm thinking that in the SIDC New Years Honours List, Grant, Andy and Imy are given free lifetime membership!!

Great road. Being from Dumfries originally me and a mate have been up there....on our push bikes! It's quite a slog from the main road all the way up to Wanlockhead and then continue up to the weather station golf ball thing. Great coming down!!! As for the Gathering....like Imy said, it's a one off. My hotel room etc will just go on the credit card. With Mrs Richie being on maternity leave, money isn't the greatest but I've just got to go!!!

I imagine that more than a few folk, myself included, have just been going about their business waiting for the weekend to come around. When I stop and think about what you guys have managed to do...wow! You can be very proud of getting this together and as a Subaru community, I'm sure we'll all be very proud of how many will turn up to honour Colin.