craigdmcd

For an MOT, the engine size doesn't matter at all when it comes to emissions. Craig (MOT inspector)

I had Brembo's on the WRX, and fitted DBA5000 discs and bells with DS2500 pads, absolutely awesome but no real difference in price to anyone else's quality set-up. I've been out in both Tein and BC suspended cars, and neither set-up came close to the KW's. It's just a shame that big Diesel Hands isn't here any more, as the set-up is on his Terzo now. When it comes to mods for your own car, I'm a firm believer in afford the best that you can.

6 speed boxes seem strange for a while, but when you get used to it, watch how much of an aR5e of yorself when you go back to a 5. I keep almost hitting reverse in my "new" punto runabout since the missus got rid of her 407 coupe and I gave her my Mondeo TDCi. BTW, that is a gorgeous STi

I can't really comment on Ace Tyres, but do know that when buying a Newage, I bought WRX instead of a STi as I thought the suspension on a STi was too stiff and uncompromising. I realise that money is tight when a new addition is imminent, but I had a set of KW coilovers on a classic I had, and the initial dampimg on them was fantastic, and would make an STi a far better day to day family car.

If you can fit the seats in, a BP model JDM Legacy 2.0 Spec B tourer, they have the twin-scoll turbo and can be tuned like the Impreza's. Hunt on the UKLegacy.com for one, pretty gorgeous IMHO. If you are desperately looking for 3 individual seats, then the Ford S-Max Titanium is a fabulous vehicle, and drives really well also.

What size of budget are you on, how many miles will it do per week, and do you know there are different models of Subarus apart from Imprezas?

Actually, I think you aren't going to win this one. The problem with backs is that due to lack of use, the rear brake pad 9usually the inside one) corrodes along it's edges, and sticks to the caliper, seizing it bad enough that the piston will struggle to push it close to the disc, and then causing the disc to corrode on it's inner surface. And Ian Grieve's get out clause is that you have had very lttle use of the car, and most probably was the car regularly washed, so promoting the corrosion to seize the pad.

I saw this down at Litchfield Imports almost 2 years ago, although I believe he was also trying to work out how to get full blocks made as a closed deck rather than inserting or machining standard blocks. I believe the cost was very high though.

You need the bolts for the Brembos as the 4pot bolts have a different thread pitch. Very expensive from Subaru IIRC

Just head down with a van and some boys for the interior, put it in the van and drive off, then when the police show up, show the receipt for the money paid to him and that he has nothing to complain about as he was pre-paid

I wish you could all remember the "d" in the middle, as no-one can ever contact me. Kenny, that's the number for the "ahem" ""Sports Massage Parlour"" that you frequent!

Got a newage one and one from a MY98 classic, just need to get either from Paisley or Newarthill

No 1 is the main power feed that comes from the positive on the battery, No 2 is a spade terminal that comes from the wiring loom directly behind the starter. It usually has a black plastic cover on it. Hope this helps

Well, there are quite a few headaches when Dual AVCS heads from a 2008 car are on your engine that you intend putting in your 2005 engine bay. A fair bit of magic is going to be required. Still going to have BIIGGGGGGG power though.