Lenny Warren

I was quite impressed with the mpg, although I reckon the 6 speed box helps and to be honest most of my run was off boost. Saying that, it drove well at a steady 70 all the way. She pulls beautifully for those faster overtaking truck manoevures on the A9. When she comes on boost and you're pushing it she sounds gorgeous. Also, it was a pleasure on the twistier roads in Sutherland, just what she was built for. I have to say, I did a bit of motorsport in my youth, had my fair share of fast cars but I've fallen in love with this blob. The sound is unique, nothing quite like it... In fact, stopped at Tesco in Inverness and as I got out the car I heard the unmistakeable sound of a flat 4 boxer burble. Yup, it was a gorgous UK300. It really is such a distinctive sound. I'm addicted guys....

Anyway, thats the car had it's full service. All fluids and filters changed, engine, gearbox and diffs. Timing belt replaced and adjuster, all brakes stripped, 4 wheel alignment done. Tracker fitted and everything all checked. Clean bill of health from my mechanic. I'm up in Orkney for the weekend, part work part pleasure. Mmmm... you think I took my diesel Beemer which makes more sense? Nah, decided to give the Scooby a decent run. Well, it was amazing, standard 70mph run up the A9 etc. with the odd blast past trucks. I just love this car, superb. The roads from Inverness up to the ferry by John O'Groats were superb as usual, but even better in the Scooby. Fuel economy has been much better than I thought, I've not been driving like my hair is on fire but occasional bouts of dropping the boot mixed in with off boost sensible. Also with 3 adults, a dog and a boot full of filming gear, got 30.2mpg

Cheers Barry, will check. It's a steep learning curve on my first Scooby.

Don't think so, I'm not doing the work, my garage (independent) are doing work. Although to be honest not sure where covers should be underneath.

The car is mid way through it's full service and timing belt change. Weirdly, it had a small oil leak from, wait for it, the oil filter. It looks like the filter has corroded at the end which worries me that it hasn't had an oil change for a long time. Groan.... The oil seemed ok, weird one... Or are Subara oil filters prone to this? Never seen this before. Also, looks like it's been de-catted, so once all the servicing has been done I reckon I'll have it remapped just to make sure all ok...

I see what you mean now about the air intake, will try to get new clips and screws.

Sorry, I was thinking of the turbo intercooler air intake. Where is the air intake snorkel, never noticed? I'll get a good pic of exhaust. It's now in my trusted garage for it's full service, timing belt etc. etc.

Cheers Mark, Yes, will be getting the paintwork sorted properly soon. Also the wheels need a refurb. (is it true it's better not to powder coat STi wheels, too brittle?) They told me the air intake was off to be painted. I had it at Cooper Brothers in Newmains today for new tyre valves and balance, also alignment. front o's was feathered, front n's was multi plugged and damaged internally after being driven flat. Had two new tyres on the front and balanced up nicely. Alignment was an issue as the rear equivalent of a track rod end ???? was seized both ends. Need to replace the bush and bolts, will get that done tomorrow when it's having timing belt and service. You recognise the back box? Is that just a removable baffle? Also Coopers thought it had a sports cat fitted, or does an Sti have that as standard??? Chers, Lenny

Hi Mark, The light was on when I first saw it, agreed that he would fix whatever was causing it. Got him to do a full mot and repair small hole in drivers seat. All done, the CEL light is now off, but imagine it may come back. I knew about their so called customer care but was happy the car was basically sound. It's going into my mechanic in the next few days for full service and timing belt. Which garage had they put it into? I'm presuming the back box may cause CEL to come on? I picked it up today, drives well so far. I want a quiter exhaust at idle and on the motorway but good sound when I press the loud pedal. ;-) Did you like the car apart from CEL light? Cheers, Lenny

Yup, recognise him now...

Hi there, Not really on Rapid forums anymore, although which Rapid forum? The Rapid and my gorgeous Steyr went after my separation/divorce. Weirdly enough my ex wife moaned like f*ck about me getting an Impreza. Funnily enough, my new wife is more than happy I drive what I like. So, hence the new motor. I've still got a BMW 320D Touring for longer runs though, new wife is running that and I traded in her Focus. So how are you getting on, can't remember your real name, or where you are from, but recognise the user id. Cheers, Lenny

Sorry, you should see pics now. No, blue and gold not the most unique...

Hi guys, I've just bought my first Impreza, a 2003 WRX STi. I should be picking it up on Monday or Tuesday, pretty chuffed. Anyone recognise the car, FJ53 YRX, WRC blue with gold rims? Previous owner was from East Kilbride. Cheers, Lenny Pics of my car...