Frank_STI

Funny you should mention that because the RS get more miles on Tesco than on V-power

I've had bad experiences with 99 in my scooby, used it 2 twice, both time engine management light on (first time i wasn't sure if it was the fuel), however this could have been bad luck with some poor grade fuel and bare in mind my scooby wasn't exactly standard. From then on, the scooby only ever saw V-power.

why not temporarily use tesco's 99ron and take it easy??

I always found Prolong Octane booster to be the best

Since my scooby got stolen and smashed I bought an FRS Mk2 to keep me occupied while I build another scooby and I must say it is a phenomenal car and really impressed me for front wheel drive.

Standard FRS Mk2 vs Standard impreza sti, having driven both....back roads FRS would win, on the motor way FRS would win, off the line Impreza would have it, for looks the FRS wins. A modified impreza is a total different matter of course.

However, i'd replace it with my "modified" impreza in a heart beat!

Stunning mate! I fancy getting myself another blobeye

Autotechnique in Larbert mate, IMO the best in Scotland.

They did my blobeye in white, full respray and I actually had other Subaru owners arguing with me that my car hadn't been silver before, no joke, didn't believe me till they checked the paint code on the VIN plate lol.

Drop me a message if you want their number.

Cheers

A blobeye so I can start over

I use the RCM Up pipe but you'd need to RCM Manifold for it to fit.

I quite fancied the cosworth block

That white motor's a belter man!

Cheers mate, doesn't look like that anymore thanks to "friend".

However, I'm planning on building another one just like it but proper crazy under the bonnet this time.

Here's my newage at JAE

I like the classics with the standard (mid level) spoiler personally

I miss my white blobeye!!

even if you have tweeked it???

No, they were melting without any modifications

Welcome to the site mate

Looks like a good one!

Autotechnique in Larbert is were I would go, they did my subaru full repaint (From silver to white) and my mates pulsar got a full bare metal respray, including new arches . People on here can vouch for how good a job they made on mine.

IMHO one of the best painters in scotland, i wouldn't take my car anywhere else.

rear arches will most like have to be cut out and replaced mate, its the only way to stop the rust coming back

miles ahead of Toyo T1R's.

Whatever tyres you end up with mate just don't buy T1R's, possibly the worst tyre i've ever experienced!

If you're on Adj Coilvers raise suspension at the rear of the car to slightly higher than the front, this will reduce the transfer and hopefully reduce your problem.

I use dunlop sport max TT's and find them awesome in both wet and dry conditions

Mongoose mate, full 3inch, push fit exhaust systems, its what we've used on all our Subaru's, Evo's and Pulsars. Very good quailty systems

I'm not entirely sure, TBH - although I seem to remember reading that the ratios were revised when the 2.5L was introduced (end of '05, beginning of '06). That seems to tie-in with what ciaranrb5 was saying, but you might want to do your own research. Perhaps a main dealer could give a definitive answer...?

I found the box very good for point to point on back roads, in a straight line you are through the box really quick but unless your running a HUGE turbo this is not really an issue, well I never found one personally and I wouldn't say my car was one of the slow ones . IMO ideal for running the 20G

Gutted mate! Hopefully still see you around and back in a scooby soon!!

i'll still be in touch for 3M cleaning gear so no doubt speak to you soon, and as you already know I'm probs joining you with an FR170 so be ready for some questions

All the best mate