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I had the backs changed then 3 weeks later one front changed at Nobles under the warranty on my 04 Sti, had to take it back yesterday to get the other front done as well, it went pretty quickly after the driver side front was changed. I have to say I was surprised that they only changed one last time, I would have thought they would have done them in pairs. It'll be interesting to see how long they last.

Go Nikon. I bought a D70 when they first arrived and used if for rallying photography semi professionally for a good few years and tens of thousands of pics. To do it right get a F2.8 70 -200 mm lens. I got the Sigma, half the cost of the Nikon (around £600) and it always worked well for me. Focus's fast and you can rattle off shot after shot. If it's track stuff your going to photograph you might need a slightly longer lens for some situations or tele converter to work with the F2.8. I've got stacks of rally shots I can show you if you want to see the type of quality you'll get. Dont just stick with the wide bundled lens's though, it'll frustrate the hell out of you for fast moving stuff.

What's the informed opionion on dump vales? The car already had one fitted when I bought it and I opted to keep it in but now I'm not sure wether to keep it or remove it. Any potential issues in removing it? I dont mind the noise but it can draw undue attention sometimes. Don't feel I can get a decent smooth gear change either with the foot planted.

Undoubtably the right choice Davie, you seem to meet a better class of person on these forums than on that "other place" too!

Probably far too much to be honest. Got if from Nobles in Penicuik so have got full MOT, full history, Subaru warranty (which has already been handy in getting the rear suspension replaced). Didn't really know enough about the probable issues with them so decided to go main dealer for a bit piece of mind to start with. Paid 14k for the car which seemed about 1.5k more than similar private/non main dealer sales at the time. Plus the car had the PPP fitted so was happy enough to go with it. I know the mods will come, already had the crap standard head unit pulled out and nice new JVC DVD unit put in but I'm now looking at other cars and getting the itch to make some changes. Probably nothing too drastic since I've got the warranty but I'm sure they'll start eventually!

That sounds like a plan, could cut off at Carlisle and have a jaunt back up the A7 to Edinburgh, that would certainly be more fun than taking the M74 back up.

Cheers guys. I do fancy the McRae gathering having been into rallying for years and having met the man himself on a couple of occasions. Just need to make sure I'm not going to be working that weekend. Can't do the full run to Banbury but could go part of the way.

Hi Guys, New to the forum so just introducing myself. New scooby owner from Edinburgh, finally took the plunge after years of drolling over them! Started looking for a WRX then decided an STi would be nice, finally bought an STi with PPP which was even better. Really can't imagine driving anything else now (except perhaps another Scooby!).