Typer666

Just had my car serviced by Geo, The car is running superb especially the gearbox, the teflon additive has made gearchanges really smooth almost feels like new !! great job cheers Geo!! Top man

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Hey, I have a really annoying problem with my 97P reg turbo 2000 - the car starts when it wants to! As above, the car will sometimes start, sometimes it will not, I havent noticed any specific trends however the car is badly overdue a service in which all of the plugs etc will be changed so im hoping that sorts it . When starting the car there is plenty of power - just nothing happens and cant hear anything... im thinking spark plugs? Anyways thanks guys

Just recieved one of these 1:1's as a gift at knockhill.... Any advice on anything specific i should check/prep on the car? Last time I was up for the skid pan there was a guy in an EVO 8 fq 300 who crashed it during his 1:1, then came onto the skid pan with us... felt sorry for him, im sure couldnt really enjoy the skidpan after that .

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1) jim dbm 2) Richie 3) craigdmcd - depending on price 4) Wilky0302 - depending on price/dates 5) Mikeyorr - depending on price/dates Possibles 6) Jus 7) NKWKX - wants to be persuaded 8) gordyq - interested if map can be done far enough in the future? 9) Frank C - might be interested - depends on funds. 10) Stubaroo - depends on funds 11) Joe G - Depend on funds and deciding on which exhaust to get 12) Typer666 - depends on date/price

Have you tried getting a quote with direct line online - Insurance companies sell their online policies with very little or no commission, come renewal they whack the commission on. ** They make most of their money from products they sell so there is room for negotiating on product prices if you ask** I would recommend trying ( will take a few hours but worth the savings): 1) Adrian Flux - really good for mods, know their stuff and cover like for like 2) A-plan - as previous suggested 3) Sky insurance 4) Admiral group - bell, elephant, admiral 5) Admiral 6) The aggregator sites Gocompare, confused and moneysupermarket. Dependant on the amount of modification you have you might be limited to call centre rates as many of the online search engines will only quote for a certain number of modifications.

LOL - I will be coming to the meets Looking forward to meeting everyone and their cars lol. I hope this topic is not being dragged out ... but.... to rehiterate The car is a MY97 Turbo 2000 AWD UK car 60k miles - last serviced 2years ago about 14k miles, camblet changed 5k miles ago. Rust on one of the big fog lights meant it almost fell off lol. The previous owner (Must have been on here as I have SIDC tax holder and sticker in the back window, think his name was Jack, the car is from EK - bought from his son-) has barely used in in two years so it is quite corroded and in need of service and the engine looks quite corroded so its worrying me but the car runs like a dream... so its needs just now ( and thinking ahead to what I would like to do) - 1) FIRSTLY - Rear pads/discs too corroded, the brakes hardly work so getting the 6 pot calipers at the front and rear 2 pots serviced then new dics and pads all round thinking ferodo ds 2500 pads? Price £....? 2) Full main service, cambelt check, gearbox and diff oil checked. Price £....? This is the stuff im thinking ahead about...... But i need to get the breaks and service/inspection done immediately the next few days - don't want to take any chances, not driving the car till it gets done. 3) Everything being ok - its goin on the dyno. Price £....? (hypertech next week £40? if stage 1 & 2 successfuly completed) 4) Then suspension mods, (already has springs) strut brace, roll bars, drop links and a fast road geometry set up to top it off. Price £....? 5) There is a tunning package taking it to 280-300bhp - ( as per andy forrests website) Price £....? Full Decat or Sportscat exhaust from turbo back 2.5 or 3” bore Walbro 255 l/hr uprated fuel pump Apexi Induction system with resonator delete ESL custom live mapping of original ECU Fuel Lab turbo specification fuel pressure regulator with fitting kit & gauge NGK PFR 7B uprated spark plugs Uprated dump valve such as Sard or Forge motorsport 6) Driving lessons. Price £....? ( I noticed free tuition at the trackday at knockhill 30/08/08 £110) 7) misc stuff - xenons and pods etc (suggestions) ... Price £....? 8) I will be in motoring heaven:P From your experience what do you think? what sorts of costs am I looking at for each stage? and importantly where can I get it done? (form Glasgow) Hypertech is quite local - recommendations?, I have also had a friendly chap on here offer to do the work ... everyone is unbelievably helpful! thanks! Emoe you are a bit far - about 350miles away

Where are you located? I'd like to learn how to do it from someone who know's what they are doing Thanks:D

Thanks for your help - I love the car!!! How do I check the calipers etc - I have never changed pads/disc before.... Contemplating it but not sure yet if I will do it myself. Looking at prices on the internet - looking pricey - 1) tarox drilled+grooved discs rear £180 + £70/90 mintex/ferodo ds pads... 2) front discs + pads ( I don't even know where to looks for discs pads for the front due to the size? Bremsport closed down because the owner died and starting trading under compbrakes butn now do only race spec stuff) 3) checking/servicing the calipers so quite expensive but as you say cheaper than a life. What do you think? Thanks

Heres some images - rears fronts You guys are right - I need to make sure the car is working fine standard before modding it. The brakes are the first thing that need attention - let me know what you think from the images

LOL thanks:P As the car has been off the road so long and needs a service can anyone recommend any garages? (im from the glasgow area but willing to travel). What work do you think will need done? I have a receipt for the cambelt 5k miles ago but 2 years ago - how do i check if its ok? I'm currently awaiting Hypertech to call me back with a price to check the car over and see what they think it will need done. My neighbour took the car to his brothers garage to check out and said the rear brakes and pads are too corroded and need replacing- the car is wobbling/locking up when breaking at 70-80 ( scary stuff ). Can anyone recommend decent pads+ discs - the calipers are fine. Thanks chaps:)

Thanks for your Advice!! 170bhp was a guestimate as i know engines loose power through time but i dont know how much so it might have 200bhp? lol onky way to know is to get it dyno'd. Cambelt was changed 5k miles ago (but over 2 years ago ). Is there a manual available that describes how to check the fluids?? im not very technical when it comes to cars but i have the patience and willingness to learn. Or am i best to take it to a subaru garage but i don't know if they would look at it due to the age or rape me on labour? LOL have a look at the steering wheel on a honda s2000 - then sit in my scooby ... feels like driving a bus lol but ill get used to it lol I reckon its because of the SRS airbag technology not being as compactable in 97 as it is nowadays. How high should I be revving the engine? ( maximum power is at 5600? and trq at 4000rpm) Also how do I know when the engine has properly heated up? I normally let the temp dial get half way and leave it for another minute before going above 3k rpm. Also when cooling down how do i know? I normally sit for 2-3 minutes to let it cool down. Would like at somepoint to go to knockhill - not far from me but never been to a trackday and dont want to break the car lol Anyways thanks for your advice - much appreciated!

Hi, I am the proud new owner of a MY97 Impreza turbo 2000 4wd with 60k on the clock . I am looking from some advice please as I am relatively unexperienced with turbo'd cars coming from a honda s2000. The car is a 1997 model, completely standard except a magnex backbox and 17 gold alloys with toyo t1's (i think). Background on the car - I bought it from the 1st owner who has barely used it in the past 2 years so its been sitting rotting away... needed a new battery through lack of use. The car is a due a service - any advice of where to go and costs ? ( Im from glasgow) I had my neighbour check the car out at his brothers garage and hey said everything was ok but that i need new rear brake discs and pads as they are too corroded (shame as they are grooved discs). The engine looks a little corroded but that is down to lack of use and im hoping some of it will be removed through use. My first impressions of the car! wow! do I love the turbo!!!!!!!!!!! I love the pull and the 4WD grips and grips unlike the s that will try to kill you round a bend. I love the rumble of the car and the woosh from the engine (sadly no aftermarket dump valve) - I can definetly see the appeal of the car and I will probably never sell it lol. The steering wheel feels enourmous.... anyone else think that? A bad point is the connector ring is too large for the new battey so it tends to pop out which is a pain when stopping the car - anyone else experienced this with an aftermarket battery ( Halfords). The car has had bren, or brem , brens calipers and discs on front ( purple calipers if that helps? im sure its not brembo) When slightly braking it feels like the abs is kicking in??? and under heavy breaking the car pulls to the left and wobbles ... I think this will be down to the rears needing replaced. Anyways Im looking for advice on what I should check/ get checked out? I am taking the car for an oil/filter change and going to get the wheels aligned, balanced and tracked asap. Any recommendations on rear pads/discs, where to get them and prices?? Also recommendations on a dump valve and power upgardes ( The car could do with a bit more power being 211bhp -i think- when it came out i would guestimate it maybe having 170-180 now?) But i dont want to affect reliability too much due to the age of the car. How are subarus for reliability?? Anyways Thanks for listening and hope to see you all at somepoint!!!!