1. I have heard people say get rid of the panel filter for an after market one, but I know the MAFs are buggers on these cars and nearly all after market ones are oiled to heavy. So I was advised by Spooks the good man he is, to get a STi one. So...
A. Will Nobles if asked swap the WRX one for the STi one if I pay the difference? - YES
B. Will this cost a lot more? - NOT MUCH MORE
C. Is this really a good way of increasing air flow compaired to a K&N one? - WILL MAKE A SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT. A LOT OF GUYS USE STI FILTERS
2. I was also told that the oil that goes in with the service could be better.
A. What would people recommend I get Nobles to put into the engine, I have a downpipe decat, back centre replacement pipe, STi backbox and I will get rid of the centre cat soon. I do want to increase the power next year with a remap at some point as well. Also i got recommended Silkolene PRO S 5w-40 or Motul 300V 10w-40 Chrono By Oilman in General Discussion. - I WOULD HAND THEM MOTUL 15/50 BUT THIS IS A PESONAL PREFERANCE
B. Will Nobles charge me for their oil if I ask them to put in my own paid for oil that I would supply them? -THEY WILL CHARGE YOU FOR THE TIME TO DO IT. NOT THE PRODUCT
C. I think this service replaces the gearbox oil as well, should I let Nobles put in there own stuff? YES, THAT WILL BE GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE WAY YOU DRIVE THE CAR
3. I haven't sorted out the engine management light due to the downpipe, will nobles have any issues with this if I was to put it in like that? NO, THEY WILL KNOW WHY. RESETING THE ECU WILL WORK, BUT UNLESS YOU HAD CELLFIX OR A REMAP IT WILL COME BACK
4. Damn car also wants insured against all those nasty people out there as well!!! Damn this car is as bad as woman for upkeep! :S
A. My current is Directline, they are cheap unless you mod the car - £150 for 9 months for a stainless exhaust system!!!!
B. Who should I go for next? I dont mind paying a bit more if it means I can mod more and not impact on my premiums- I AM NOW DECLARED THROUGH ELEPHANT. VERY CHEAP IF YOU PAY IN A ONER