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Slow... 😞 (Apart from ordering lots of expensive parts nothing has been started) Oh! I de-gassed the air-con system that's it! 😂 We've been so busy at work since the new year, that I really cant expect my car take up precious ramp space/time! I'm hopeful we will get the...

It does have DCCD mate, albeit a very basic version unlike the newer Impreza's that have an 'AUTO' function it has a simple dial that goes from a locked 4wd system to an open diff which I believe is a 30-70 split to the rear and you've also got a few setting's in between. With the limited time...

5 sets!? 😂 Is that really necessary?

Sounds like I crashed my Trophy at the right time... [emoji30] The agreed value certainly helped though! Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Spot on mate. Those plates suit the car much better! Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

@Phase1sr Had a very long conversation with Alyn today, such a lovely and knowledgeable bloke. My god he can talk! Currently on order... * RCM High Performance 11mm Cylinder Head Stud Kit * RCM EJ20 Multi Layer High Performance Head Gaskets * AS Performance Baffled/Clubman Sump * ICP Aircon...

That makes sense bud. I'm going to speak to Alyn tomorrow, and via PM he reccomend RCM's products. But like you said I'm going to speak to him first, and then go from there. I'll let you know how it goes! Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

After a bit of researching that certainly appears to be the case. The early Impreza's (not sure about yours) used a crappy 11mm head stud with a really poor thread. If you want to go for higher power your only option is to get the block machined to accept RCM's larger 14mm studs, but they are...

I wouldn't of noticed! [emoji6] Personally I just couldn't do that bud! After all that hard work just for some jammy bugger to pick it up and enjoy it! Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Thanks mate, but I do agree... It's certainly a rocky start to my ownership! However I know it's the right thing to do, and it will all be worth it in the end! [emoji2] Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

What can I say Mark!? I'm a realist! [emoji23] Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Good advice mate cheers! I'll make sure I call him whilst on my lunch. As I'm sure I'm going to have many annoying questions! I can't wait to get it all sorted, and begin to enjoy the bloody car! When it's all back together I'll be heading to SRR for that mapping session, unless something...

Hi Scott, No real update as of yet. Hopefully going to get the old girl into work next week and drop the engine. I have messaged Alyn from AS Performance via the Type RA forum and I'm going to phone him on Tuesday to discuss things and get my parts ordered. With the engine removed it's going...

That's spot on mate! Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Being a much later Impreza than mine You must have a different expansion bottle than mine bud, because if mine was 6 inches down, it would be bloody empty! If you've still got gurgling noises after they've replaced the hoses I'd say it's safe to say there's air in the system. I'm no expert...

Not sure on the burning smell/smoke bud. Can you see where it's coming from? Apart from the new radiator hoses have they fitted anything else that could break down when heated? Or have re-positioned something that could now be getting hot? As for the gurgling sound I'd say whoever has...

Not sure mate, I'd like to hope he hadn't a clue. He came across as a decent bloke if I'm honest! Either way it doesn't matter now, I've just got to crack on with it and do this Impreza some justice! [emoji23] Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Thanks Jon, that's some good advice! We had a Subaru Legacy Outback in a couple of months ago for a head gasket failure. It was the 2.5 engine, but it seems they are also well known for letting the head gasket go! Certainly was an interesting job, and like you say much different to a normal 4...

I haven't got the room mate! Not at all bud. Unlike the Trophy the Type RA had quite a few optional extras, the first owner of mine was obviously a bit of a sop because he opted for both aircon, and electric windows. Both of which I would like to return to boggo spec! Sent from my HTC 10...

Cheers Dan, Yeah I'm very fortunate to manage a garage full of supportive technicians (mostly 😂) who are going to help me! With only parts to pay for I count myself very lucky indeed! It's less than ideal bud! Thanks Scott! Obviously once I'm all sorted and the Impreza is...

This car is really fighting me now... :weary: The Impreza developed two faults last week. One has been rectified, the other could be seen as an early Christmas present... 😢 The first issue was that one morning into work the car was suffering with massive turbo/boost cut and when you hit...

Looks awesome bud! [emoji1] Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

'the car you want' Really!? That's certainly open for debate... [emoji23] Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Is it just me or do those registration plates just look too modern? Maybe just a set of plates without the GB logo would look better? Just my opinion of course! Loving the car bud!

Sounds good! I'll have to make a booking in the New Year. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Good to know Tim! Worth the trip from Basingstoke? I'd like to get the Impreza checked over. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

That's promising news mate! :smile: Really looking forward to it now! Fingers crossed the weather holds up bud, as it would make for an awesome day, and If they can fit you in after me that would be ideal! Hopefully they're not too busy... I was also hoping to make a visit to these guys on...

Cheers Scott. That would be awesome mate! Would be great to meet you and the Spec C. My session is booked for 10am so I'd imagine I'll be there for most of the morning/midday Fantastic opportunity to get some photos of the two together. I'm not sure who you would need to speak to regarding a...

*Update* No more exhaust issues! However it still wasn't a straightforward repair... A new turbo up-pipe was fitted (OE de-cat) felt weird fitting a standard part back to one of my cars! [emoji23] but I'm trusting the advice given to me from a well respected mapper. Once that was fitted the...

I have no intention to do that at the moment mate, as I'd like to sell it as a complete kit. As it currently stands the whole kit has provisionally sold.