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Just saw this online, anybody interested in going? http://www.speedtechnz.com/Events/subaru.html Might be good to get some tips on tuning or other stuff. You can register your interest on the page linked.

This happens to mine aswell even with new aerial installed.

That line should be fine, mafs are less likleyto fail on this model but that doesnt mean that they cant fail, id your worried you have a sensor problem get it checked with a scan tool by your garage

He clipped the exhaust so definitely a muffler bearing, there always going on the lowered cars.... Joking aside my guess is either an O2 sensor or MAF deciding its had enough, but could be just about anything tbh need more details.

Any vacuum hose will do, just follow instructions on the can. Plugs are a good start, harder to do than a normal 4cyl but still only spark plugs, make sure you gap them correctly too.

Like lachlan said, might just need a good service and id also say an upper engine clean (can be brought from most Subaru dealers) The idle points to a sticky stepper motor which the upper engine clean should help with.

Yep, reception down here is shite, I brought a $20 (got it on special for $10) warehouse booster aerial which has definitely helped with reception and thats just shoved behind the headunit. So i think its a combination of Subaru\'s average aerials and wellingtons hills.

ahhh so true haha

Thats the G force 2 which is the one i\'m looking at getting and the same one as kiwi_fozze i think? Everyone seems to rave about them and they are half the price of the new HKS one so cant complain really.

Has anyone had expericence with these ones: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/performance/turbos/auction-629528015.htm Says it Subaru specific (Im guessing that means for boost cut lifting feature) and that it uses closed loop boost regulating technique. Also how tricky are the GFB ones to set up and get working right?

Seeing as we are on the topic of diffs... ;D Is it a bad idea to put friction modifiers in the manual gearbox oil as this will lube the center and front diff aswell? Im talking about stuff like Nulon G70 manual gearbox treatment, Proma Mbl8 and the like.

What was updated (apart from the obvious face lift and interior) between the V4 to the V5/V6 shape WRX and STI? Was their any suspension/steering updates? Have Owned V4s and V7s but never a V5/V6 but am looking at getting one.

Change the battery and check the main fuses behind the battery in the engine compartment. The manufactures usually put in protection for this kind of thing. However worse case scenario is a fried ECU.

Very nice mate, good buy. They aren\'t as thirsty as people think they are funnily enough.

Definitely stick with the factory air box unless pushing heaps of HP it makes no difference. Have a watch of this: Also watch out for oiled panel filters that drop into factory air box as the oil tends to collect on the MAF ruining it.

XR6 Turbo definitely. Mainly for powers sake, 240kw stock but if you get it tuned apparently you can get 300kw out of them standard and up around 340kw just with injectors. Dad had both as company cars (in wagon non-turbo form) hated the commy (less power, harsher ride and he hated the TCS/trip computer thing) however loved the falcon.

it does do that Then its a pass...

He could be referring to the AIRBAG light as an SRS light (they mean the same thing) Some "SRS" lights are pictures of people being hit in the face with airbags, some say AIRBAG, some say SRS.... Rules say it should come on when ignition is turned on and stay on for 3-10secs (depending on car) then go out. As long as it does this then it should pass simple as that.

Check to see if you have 12v down the exciter wire to the starter motor to start with, If not work your way back making sure you have voltage to the ignition switch to the alarm (if you have one). Double check basics Ie: fuel lines are the right way around, injectors are plugged in properly, coil pack(s) and ignitor are plugged in correctly, plus check cam and crank angle sensors as ECU needs this info to start engine.

probably trying to make money off ya mrs. If it drives good and don\'t slip then there is no reason to replace it! Lol were did you take for a warrant? I dont think this bush would be Leaking would it? Just be worn out. And if the clutch feels fine to you leave it. VTNZ told my dad he needed a new brake bias valve once, so he went to get one from nissan and his car didn\'t even have one. Took it back to them and they went DOH and gave him the WOF haha

I would (if you have access to tools) check the resistance of the leads, the quality of the spark with a spark tester, the ignitor (which triggers the coil pack) and output of cam/crank sensors. Possibly the resistance of the injectors but usually this would throw a CEL anyway (usually being the key word in that sentence). Also seeing as your going to the effort of pulling them out change the spark plugs with fresh ones.

Was close for me between V5, V9 and V10 but I had to go V10, Newer, Last WRC shape, I like the mean angry look it has. One of those cars you question at 1st then it grows on you.

When Armstrong Subaru do a fluch they use the exact same Wynns flush machine every other workshop would,but charge you an arm and a leg for it. Flush should be done at least every 50k. They will only do a TCU update if: A) There is one available and you ask for it B) A Problem has been found with the TCU C) A service bulletin has come out saying it needs doing. Ive only ever done one on a 2004 Outback 3ltr. It did shift nicer afterwards, but that may just have been because the old man owners driving habits had been erased....

Knock sensor faults are weird like that, my old car used to bring up a 22 if I loaded up the engine at certain RPM ie:held at 2500-3000 going up a hill. But never did it any other time.

Ive herd a couple people say it hasn\'t done nice things to their cars. Has it got more than the recommended 10% ethanol or something?