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Rich kids maybe!

When I can't get them off links we use an exhaust cut off tool, which is just a larger version of your dremmel, cut the nut down the length of the threaded section and then chap off, so you were along the right lines. Some are more awkward than others to get to though. Hope you can get the nut splitter in ok

Lewis, I just said yesterday once all the bits are off it would be very tempting to punt the lot indivdually - but that's not gonna happen

Had some time yesterday so dropped the engine and box from the car. I was able to remove them as a unit along with the front X-member, then I can easily split them out of the car. The Impreza really is a great car to work on when it comes to things like this, asides from the weight it seems it wasn't built by people who also set Krypton Factor challenges as their day job, unlike other vehicles Saying that, the Impreza does have it's share of 'who the hell thought that up' bits Anyways, the engine and box are not one of those areas, took me longer to remove my Defi gauge wiring as I had run it so neatly and safely so as to avoid damage Here's a few photos The engines a great size for what it does, this particular one is lasting well, no leaks as yet. The 6 speed is a massive box, both compared to others and the engine itself!! I then got the shell moved off the ramp and onto stands with a little help from a visitor, thank you Homer Now the work begins, will separate the engine and box, strip down the rear end and gut the interior out. After that I can begin to work through (and add to) my four page A4 list of 'to dos' in every single area of the car. More to come soon Oh, one last thing, perhaps I shouldn't have told Ann about all the 'horses' that were under the bonnet

Welcome along, Scoob could prove to be cheaper to run than the Lexus

No idea Euan, mine is ceramic coated so no covers - seems to work ok

Hello and welcome to SIDC. What's your pup called?

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Brings back memories

As discussed elsewhere it shouldn't adversely affect the car, but there are cases of it doing just that. I'm not sure it's particularly bad or dangerous but I know under certain conditions mine will hesitate on gentle upshifts as metered air in is being released from the system. If you want the noise then go for it - just make sure it's set properly, which is another grey area in my opinion - my mapper said cruise at 70mph and abruptly close the throttle, if it dumps it's set correctly Hope this helps

I have a Forge one John, but there are louder ones out there if that's what you're after

I hear ya FFS!

What kind are they?

Baz, I'm lucky for sure I doubt it Craig tbh, the cost is the problem - I'm thinking hard about it but there are supporting mods needed to make the cost even more of an issue and there's not much back there for selling

Already?? Someone needs to stay in and bake more cakes

Ok then, 30 days sleep is long enough for anyone, or anything Made a start to the car a couple of nights ago. Having to do this at work has it's pros and cons. I have access to ramps, any amount of tools, lifting equipment and so on. But I can't hog a work ramp for six months. Luckily I can hog one car size of floor space. Up on the ramp first then for underside investigation. First of all I looked around the car and tried to identify areas for modification, removal, upgrading, refitting even. Yes I said refitting. Having removed the rather heavy towing eyes or places towing eyes screw into the car had no easily accessible tow points so these will have to be added After I had made a comprehensive list of areas to look at I then set about stripping down..... First up was to remove the wheels for safe storage, then all brakes (except handbrake). Since the fronts were brand new I reboxed them to keep them cosy and the rear calipers will need painting to match the fronts before refitting. Then the front hubs were removed, the rear hubs seperated from the struts and I've left the struts on the car for now as they are easier to store there. These may be replaced but I'm unsure on that at the moment. All fluids were drained from rear diff, petrol tank, gearbox/front diff, engine and radiator. Next off was front driveshafts, exhaust from after the downpipe and rubber gaitor around gearstick. That means the gearbox and engine unit can be removed, along with their cradles, down the way later on when I disconnect all the top stuff. Next off was the propshaft and then onto the rear cradle, diff, lateral and trailing arms. I had to disconnect the handbrake cables and left/right rear ABS wiring from inside the car - easy enough when you have no interior Then underneath it's just a case of unbolting the main subframe and the so called T bar which supports the nose of the diff. The complete assembly is then lowered away from the car. I'm still considering options here. There are alternative cradles which can save some weight, but more importantly improve things re launch starts and geometry set ups. But these are very competition focused and may well be a step too far for my use. They also require other changes Further consideration required....... Rear cradle out, next up is the fuel tank. This is just two straps having previously unplugged the sender/pump loom on the inside of the car. I'm discussing the fuel system in an other thread but I'll update what I eventually do later. The underside looks like this A few things to note. There are areas in here which trap dirt. Dirt equals weight There are also areas which have started to rust. Not badly but on a car which is kept outside and sees salt in the winter I'd be a wee bit concerned for it's long term survival. Don't anyone go panicing now, I don't think it's about to rot through The factory sealer around the seams must have been applied by a blind man with a bad shake. It's absolutely appalling - doesn't even follow the seams in parts. Guess that'll need to come off and be sparingly reapplied. If the tank was being permanently removed there are a fair few double skinned support areas which could be removed. Again, some time and consideration required for these areas. So, that's as far as I got for now, engine and box out next week and a full page of A4 things I hadn't even thought of added to the mod list for consideration. More to come

That is a good deal Gordon

Imagine harder

Will the majority really bother? The bulk of responses I get on a day to day basis when I ask do you have a preference of tyre is - the cheapest! When it gets to the performance end of the market then folk do care but I reckon price still sways most and is anyone gonna go on a label? Word of mouth and personal experience will still rule.

...that often

This will be the Joker in the pack then

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