RS Grant

I have driven the WRX and STi Hatch (used to work in same building as Subaru/Isuzu franchise)... the WRX really isn't my cuppa (felt almost Forester XT-like) and the STi while nice, is a bit soft for the badge and even the wide wings etc dont lift the styling enough for me. However, that sort of thing is personal preference!! Depends which camp you are in regarding the Hatch/Wagon/Estate thing, however if you search for an Impreza on eBay or Autotrader then I'm sure the Wagons are listed as Estates. Believe me, I'm not a Classic die hard (although my sig might suggest otherwise!! )... if I was ever to return to an Impreza, then I'd be going for another Hawkeye STi. Cheers, Grant

I'd argue that the current Hatch was different enough to the iconic image of an 'Impreza' to be called a different name... like when the Escort changed to the Focus, it was a revolutionary change in design so needed a new fresh name, which as I said above is the same as when Subaru changed from a Saloon/Wagon to a Hatchback. I'd be very surprised if this Coupe is called an Impreza. Cheers, Grant

Haha, not hard to see why there wasn't a Browneye at the COTY meeting surely?? ....I'm just jesting, before I find an Impreza Hatch Headlight on my pillow. Cheers, Grant

Gav are there any early signs from the internal network about the potential price for the UK STi Coupe? Although it 'only' has 250bhp standard, we all know that can be improved on without too much hassle!! Do you know anything about transmission (6spd?) or brakes (STi Brembo?) on the car? Cheers, Grant

Layer Cake... they tail the yellow range rover in a Bugeye WRX. Cheers, Grant

If it looks like that, comes in a decent range of colours, has STi Power and a 6-spd box... I want one. Cheers, Grant

If you've not been working in the industry on/offshore before, what sort of experience is best to have to be considered for this kind of work?? I dont mean starting at any sort of level apart from basic roustabout etc as a foot in the door. Also, what sort of money is in the survival course?? Is that the one that costs around 3k to complete?? Cheers, Grant

Thats gotta be nm rather than lb/ft. Cheers, Grant

Haha I thought you were a Classic man through and through Kev!! Didn't realise the E55 comes with 16 spark plugs either... sod that, stick to the easily changed four on the Scoob engine mate!! I've got an EK9 Civic Type R at the moment, few pics of it here: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1284321.htm Cheers, Grant

ScoobyKev in (potential) Browneye Buying Shocker!! Cheers, Grant

A more accurate valuation depends on spec and mileage of the car.. it looks tidy enough from the pictures (with std scoop) though. Cheers, Grant

Big fan of that. Cheers, Grant

If you're comfortable knowing that you'll be buying a replacement gearbox (and upgrading to a 6 speed logically) and probably switching to a 2.5 bottom end to reach 400lb/ft on a 20g'd P1 then go for it... personally, I'd keep the Bugeye STi, throw a 2.5 with some decent pistons and rods at it along with your 20g and enjoy 400/400 that way. Cheers, Grant

My Hawkeye STi was brilliant with 350/390... The extra torque of the 2.5 can really punt you out the other side of the corner. I think the absolute most I'd have wanted in my Newage Impreza would be 400/450, after that, it becomes a little silly trying to use it properly on the roads IMO. If I was ever to return to a UK/WRX Impreza, then it'd likely be 300/300 with a TD04 Hybrid. With the UK gear ratios it would make for a really quick point to point car with little worry about ****ting gearboxes etc. Cheers, Grant

I'll definitely be there as long as its not raining... but I'll also definitely not be racing either. Cheers, Grant

Are you going to go for a 'bang bang' box, a sequential hardcore, serious money box?? IMO this car is transforming into The Gobstoppers Newage Brother with the brilliant looks, mega sound, serious spec etc. Cheers, Grant

Good news you're keeping it mate.. Cheers, Grant

Brilliant, thanks for the info guys... will possibly head along to the Track Scotland event in November, gotta make sure the car's up to the job first. Cheers, Grant

Am I right thinking that there are no more SIDC events this year?? ......what other events are ok for taking a car you care about on?? Cheers, Grant

Yup, I'm very sure the 2.5 have unequal as standard too. Just fling some ported OE headers on there, unless you're going for serious power then thats all you'll probably need. Cheers, Grant

I'm after an iPhone 3GS 32 once my contract ends with T-Mobile in a few months time... I can't really see anything else out, or coming out that interests me just now. Although, I've got to say my Samsung Omnia has been fine for over a year that I've had it. Cheers, Grant

Oh bugger... fingers crossed its not rattled around and damaged other things for you mate!! Cheers, Grant

How come you aren't a fan, whats wrong with the car Col?? Cheers, Grant

Facebook and Bebo... feel free to add Grant Farnan. Cheers, Grant

Without question.... Hawkeye STi, basic stage 1 mods to 360/400 and ones you get bored crack the block open and fit some decent internals, bolt on a 321 and enjoy some mega performance. Cheers, Grant