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So, how bad is it? Not that bad! Yes, that is the tip of my finger... Saggy bushes Cannonball damage in wheelarch... Turret requires further inspection... Cam seal or rocker gasket? Both go on the 'to do' list... Transmission probably due a cleanout and new filter... These are the easy bits. Bit trickier... If I can get a decent rear bumper I may fit reversing sensors... Need a new one but could only find U.S. spec ones so far... Not convinced aerodynamic modification actually helps. Planning on putting this back to standard... For a criminally cheap 'save from scrap' car I think I got off lightly. These issues are ones I have seen on nicer, newer Foresters. The worst thing about the car is the way it looks! So whats the plan? I have a few things to put right on the Cube and get it thru an MOT then its up for sale. That has to get priority as I have space for 3 cars but currently have 4 cars! After that I'll do the service/MOT stuff on the Forester. On last years MOT there were advisories for corrosion on the rear subframe, front wishbones etc. They are all solid so a clean and repaint should do them. If I can find a decent rear bumper before I finish all that I think its worth sorting the rust/dents on the rest and having the wheels redone. 'Concrete effect' wheels have yet to become popular. If I go down that route I'll be looking for decent money for it. Its not that I am greedy, I'm just bad for overdoing it and overspending fixing things no-one else would bother their arse over. If I cant find a good bumper it will be up for sale as is, working on the principal whoever buys it is gonna chuck it about offroad and bump into things anyway! LOL!

Before I start I want to point out I had no intention taking on another project at the moment. My wifes big birthday is next month, I have a holiday coming up, I already have a project car I havent finished (Nissan Cube Z11 if anyone is interested?) and I dont have the time/space/storage. But I am a car nut with a soft spot for scoobys and if I didnt buy it it would be 'recycled'! Announcing..... The Forester! Its a 1999 Turbo S auto so it has a big sunroof.... leather interior and very basic satnav... 1st problem was it was in Landan and Delux's global headquarters are in Scotland. Its MOT'd until 27th April so had to sort out temp insurance and tax it for a month. Quick chat with easyjet and we were on our way... Cobham services, M25 Lining up for Englands version of the Nurburgring, the M6 toll.. Keele services M6 Tebay services Home! It does look rough but it drives great! 1st mission is to get it through an MOT, sort oil leaks and give it a good service. In the next installment the initial assesment takes place. Can Delux and an entourage of nosey, dismissive dealership mechanics find anything wrong with it? Er, yeah, just a bit!

Yeah, saw that. Dont have time to go to that either! Have to say, having had a look thru this website, there are a lot more interesting car shows in the UK than I realised. I can hopefully make a few. Dont mind wandering about but I never know what to say to people at these things! No-one cares about my car cos its not modified and isnt old enough to be 'classic' Lol!

Lol! Its well worth a visit, this year, the new venue is even closer to the ferry. https://japanclassicsunday.nl/ Not going this year as I am too busy but will be back with the Impreza at it in 2025.

Hi all! I have been a long time lurker but after feeling embarrased I hadnt posted here since 2019 I thought I should introduce myself. I am the current custodian of a 1997 red UK Turbo wagon... It lives a very spoiled easy life spending most its days locked away in my garage but when it gets out it makes the most of it. Its been to Japan classic Sunday in the Netherlands twice. I do all my own work being an alledged mechanic. The wagon has recently had new calipers... and I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty... Its more or less standard although it does have better brakes... better suspension... and later wheels... You can read more about it and its friends on my flickr feed here... https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/albums/with/72157713221860461 My renewed interest in the club is because of my new arrival... More on that when I get it home! Er, yeah, so hi!

This one has a fascinating story you can read at www.subglobe.nl... This belongs to a guy who runs a Dutch club called https://www.elkmerkwaardig.nl/ (means 'all makes welcome') so their stand was pretty interesting.. And finally, mine... Yeah, changed the wheels since last time, LOL! If its your sort of thing you can see pics of other cars there etc. you can see them on my flickr page... https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/albums I update it more often! I promise to post more often, now we are a 2 Subaru home.

Hi! I genuinely sign up to forums with good intentions of posting regularly but I am too easily distracted. With that in mind, here is a follow up to my 2019 show report.. my 2023 show report! This crazy guy below showed us videos of his annual visits to Norway to bomb about on the ice... Want more?

Blobeyes look good in darker colours, nice car!

I'm interested too. Dont want to fit coilovers, cant find Bilstein replacements. I want to buy a set for my GF wagon but they only list the sedan set. Google says the only difference between the 2 are the rear strut top mounts which I'd be happy to change. Emailed a few suppliers but they all told me to email Roger at Pedders, but he's not got round to emailing me back yet!

New member here, in Kinghorn. Work in Edinburgh so still in touch with the real world, LOL!

Er, hi! Long time browser, 1st time member! Planning a mini rebuild of my wagon so thought I should join properly incase I get stuck! LOL! So hi! (waves)

This one is mine! 20190707_113710 by deeelux deeelux, on Flickr Was slightly disappointed when I realised I had driven nearly 600 miles only to find I wasnt the only red 5 door Subaru at the show... 20190707_124037 by deeelux deeelux, on Flickr 20190707_124024 by deeelux deeelux, on Flickr So, er Hi! If you have nothing better to do have a look thru my gallery on flickr at the other jems at the show, LOL!

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Hi all! I've lurked for a few months now but not had anything to post until now! Done a bit of international driving in my Subaru to Gemert in the south east corner of the Netherlands from Scotland to the annual Japan classic sunday. Here are the Subs I spotted... 20190707_143641 by deeelux deeelux, on Flickr 20190707_143621 by deeelux deeelux, on Flickr 20190707_140932 by deeelux deeelux, on Flickr 20190707_140813 by deeelux deeelux, on Flickr 20190707_140820 by deeelux deeelux, on Flickr 20190707_140733 by deeelux deeelux, on Flickr 20190707_140702 by deeelux deeelux, on Flickr