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Very nice indeed, you must be proud, (and skint!) They say the best things in life are free, 'they' never owned a high spec Subaru []

Mmm, no more scoop may mean FMC[]

Wow, that kid can play. Makes me wonder why the charts seem to be so full of naff boy/ girl bands when there's real talent out there!

I imagine red blooded SX200 drivers the world over are now worried about things going all Audi TT on them! ' its on baby, its on!'............. PMSL []

I usually fill up at the Shell station at the Forth Road Bridge, and can't say I've noticed any problems. One thing I was wondering though, is that as most Scottish petrol is supplied from BP at Grangemouth, do they infact supply the octane rating Shell require or do Shell add 'booster' to BP 97. If this is the case, and as the average motorist will use normal unleaded, perhaps the Optimax storage tanks at the forecourt lay longer between refills and are suffering from some kind of evaporation damaging the rating?

1 - Who do you use for servicing or repairs to your car, the local main dealer/Specialist/Independent/National chain? I do maintenance myself 2 - Why do you use who you use? First service with Subaru dealer was not up to scratch. Old sump plug washer not removed, new one fitted on top = big leak. If they couldn't get the simple things right......... As my car was a euro import (bought new), dealer treated me as second class citizen. Basically told me I had no warranty, so whats the point in using them. 3 - What would a competitor have to offer to make you change? Good friendly service, no quibbles over imports. 4 - How would you rate these in order of importance a) Price - Knowledge - c) experience - d) Clear pricing - e) explanation of work done - f) use of genuine parts. B +C equal followed by F, A, D and E Nice to see you are tapping a valuable resource here at SIDC.

If you fit a JDM 6 speed you will need a 3.9-1 rear diff to match the front. JDM drop gear is 1-1 If you fit a UK 6 speed you will need a 3.54-1 rear diff as UK box has 1.1-1 drop gear. Both boxes have 3.9-1 front diffs but differing drop gears The 'drop gear' is a pair of gears in the rear of the box that transmit the power from the gearbox driven shaft to the output shaft that the rear prop is connected to. They are different to compensate for the two types of rear diff used. To be honest it may well be cheaper and easier to have your old box reconditioned or even uprated by the chaps recommended in previous posts.

6 speed, 1-1.5k last time I looked (second hand). Plus you will need a shorter propshaft. The new Sti or the one off an automatic I think is correct. Also when I did mine I was recomended to use a group n gearbox mount as the box is a tighter fit (ooh eerr missus) and this stops it touching the transmission tunnel. Got the mount from Harvey. I think the JDM box has slightly lower ratios in 5th and 6th too if its acceleration your after. If you get it try and get one with gear linkage as these are about £200 if I remember. Also check to see if it has the front stub shafts. Not too dear or hard to get but one less thing to worry about. TTFN

Nummy Nummy[]

More belated good wishes, going by your obvious excitement and enthusiasm I think they would struggle to find a better candidate.

Got the 'T' shirt mate!

<< oh yes!!!!!!!! >> << love messing about with spanners and cars!!!!!!!! >> Engine removal with a set of wire cutters, a gas axe and not forgetting the stihl saw for removing the front of the car

Job in a scrapyard = kid in a sweet shop Good luck, hope it goes well

F***ing 'nanny state' run by the 'fun police'. And to think some tw*t is probably getting a healthy wage to think up this absolute load of old cobblers!!!!

<< Occassionally i`ve been known to make up a cake mix and eat it straight out of the bowl without it even seeing the oven >> A childhood fantasy of mine, nearest I got was to eat a whole Angel Delight all to my self!