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Thanks for the clarification. I'm pretty sure there isn't an issue, but that's only from what I've read, I'm no expert on this. Still trying to find that thread. It gives good info on the turbos and what can swap.

Im a bit confused, sorry. Are you running a vf26/19 combo? I can't find it at the moment but I found a thread on another Subaru site that had a list for turbo swaps on a tt engine. But from what I can remember there's no big issues with going to a bigger secondary turbo. so a vf18/27 should work.

Actually realised that my Warrant is due next month. Yay, that gives me time to install the parts and make sure I do a decent job.

Just received my parts from @D1Style. Send late yesterday, received in ChCh just before lunch time! Stoked, now gotta get a warrant and fail then put my bits in. Gonna be a busy weekend. Need to do inner LHS CV boot, 2x sway bar links and 2x ball joints.

Does the new intercooler come with a new shroud to direct the air flow over the intercooler?

Mufflers, you could try these https://www.subaruspeed.co.nz/collections/mufflers/products/muffler-pair-legacy-03-09 Front lip for an OUtback is something I haven't head about yet, but you could go for a new front bumper (and rest of the bits too) https://www.subaruspeed.co.nz/collections/front-panels-parts/products/body-kit-corazon-legacy-06-09-wagon Says it was made for outback.

Client perception can be a big thing in sales. If just going for impressing clients then I think the Golf would be the way to go. Remember impression counts a lot, and I think the other cars would not be quite suitable.

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If @Timmah can't do it, I can. I live that side of town so not a hassle.

Do you know the part number? If so check here, as they have them from about $250-370. https://www.subaruspeed.co.nz/collections/new-parts

Nah just clicked over 200ks. Nothing too special.

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have a chat to @Technikhaus hes in Dunedin and could point you in the right direction

Really, will have to check prices here in Christchurch as last time Iooked it was still $2.27!

From: https://www.lvvta.org.nz/knowledge_base.html Can I remove my rear seats from my vehicle? Yes, however to pass a WoF the seatbelts will also need to be removed from the vehicle I have a prelude and am considering removing the back seat and putting my subwoofers there instead, would I need a cert for this?LVV certification is not required where the only modification is the removal of seats and/or seatbelts. You should remove every part of all seatbelts or it may cause issues at WOF time. If it’s a permanent change you should get the details altered in NZTA’s records by taking the car to a TSDA (VTNX, VINZ or AA) to get it noted as a 2 seater. Your insurance company may also want to know. The addition of the speakers doesn’t require certification either, as long as you aren’t cutting out any structural material. The box should be secured well enough to withstand 20 times its own weight in the case of a frontal impact. Using the old rear seatbelt mounts is a good idea; perhaps with a steel strap over the box.

Subaru Speed is always good to keep an eye on for parts. Other place is TM of course and any of the Subaru buy sell pages on FB. Also keep an eye on here, as theres sometimes some nice bits put up for sale. Also you could try @mlracing.co.nz for parts too. When you get started you should start a garage thread, so we can follow your build and you can show it off.

Give @SAS a PM and tell him what you're looking at doing. He'll be able to let you know what to do and what sort of money you could be looking at. I've been out to there workshop and have seen the work they have done first hand and its all top notch.

Just did this too. Good deed for the day done.

Well I now know which place to avoid when getting an inspection done when buying and where to go when selling😉

Was the car a private sale that had the check done at Euromarque? What did they give you in way of a report? Seems odd they would miss something as easy to spot as a P/S leak. Head light might be a different a story depending on what they actually inspect, that might be one where they don't check no matter what car. But I would send an email of all things that were picked up by you/inspector/mechanic to the head of the service department and cc in the highest up person and advise the amount that would need to be paid to correct these issues, with a statement that the price you would have paid would have been different (lower) if you knew that these problems existed. Also ask how they do the inspection, who does it as it could be the lowest mechanic on the ladder and how long it takes. Stae that you are very unhappy with the inspection and ask what they can do to resolve this. If this doesn't work then get others involved such as CAB or lawyers if warranted I wouldn't expect the person looking at the engine to realise the difference between a WRX and STI, as I would assume they look identical once installed, and would need to check the block for codes. Also I wouldn't expect them to check the glove box apart from opening and closing to make sure it works. Not great to find the engine is not the same as original, but to me thats not the fault of the AA inspector on this one.

For some reason, I can't stand watching these guys.

Both I think. Never been a fan of no bonnets on cars, unless you are packing a big block V8 with massive turbos or a giant blower on top. Ive seen so many on YT running no filter. Would have to be just for the look on the video as I wouldn't want to drive it on the street every day that way. Bet its not great in the rain This is why the bees are dying out!!!!!!

I just watched this last night. I like the fact they stayed AWD, and agree with bonnet and paint job.

What does the throttle body and manifold look like? Much oil in there? You could be safe and drain and check the oil for bits of turbo. I'm no expert but I would be more worried about what's hiding in oil that could damage bearings.

My turbo swap I did I removed the DP as it made getting to the oil drain and some of the up pipe bolts easier to get to. I didn't drain my oil or coolant. Didn't really lose any oil while doing it, but did lose loots of coolant before I plugged the coolant hose. new gaskets would be best.