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    Funny idle

    in Impreza, Crosstrek and XV

    Posted

    Had similar issues where my idle shot up to 2500-3000 and then down to 1000 after I let my car sit for a bit. Cleaned out TB and IACV with brake cleaner. That sorted it out as it was gunked up but I still have a bit of an idle issue where it doesn't stay in one setting when warmed up. I.e constantly 'hunts' between 600-1000rpm. Did you have any write ups or videos you used to help you replace o2 sensor as I've never done that before. Cheers

    What have you done to your car today?

    in General Vehicle Discussion

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    13 hours ago, Kiwi_Fozze said:

    Well, the bbs rims have now been hit with paint stripper. Bit of sanding to get the last stubborn bits off. Evidence of a previous repair. Have some good primer and 4 cans of bbs gold (paint code gk1 for anyone playing at home) will get the tyres removed before paint, as the tyres are totally stuffed 

     

    Plan now: Sand, couple of coats of primer, sand, gold, sand, gold gold gold till I run out, then clear coat, tyres on, fit to car, flatnats. Lol

    where did you get the paint made up? 

    Car Crimes

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    It's a crime imo if you have a GT wing but SR20DE / RB25DE (non turb but looks fast). 

    It is a nice car though can't take that away from it lol. 

     

    I don't have a pic but seen a Ford with 432bhp or something like that (not an engine size whether in L or cu in), a claimed HP figure written on the side. 

    I consider that a crime.. and I love stickers :P 

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    Windscreen washer jets

    in Body

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    4 hours ago, Kiwi_Fozze said:

    Anyone know if theres one of them fan style jets that's a direct eplacement, as opposed to the twin jet most of em have?

     

    Sorry, bit of a thread hijack

    Do you mean the newer style that shoots a much sexier stream? 

     

    +1 for air over pins, I've tried pin before on another car I've owned and would not recommend

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    Do you think people hate being overtaken by Subarus

    in General Vehicle Discussion

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    3 minutes ago, Subru said:

    Depends what Subaru I guess. My Sti Wagon doesn't seem to annoy people too much but an sti sedan with the wang and a loud af exhaust might get some numb nuts to go off their nut as it is a lot more 'boy racer' ish...

    I like to think they are mostly angry because they got overtaken by someone half their age who is driving car twice as quick as their car and also worth half the price as theirs... :P 

    Kinda agree.

    What do u drive?

     

    I have a 1995 WRX SA (STI). With a WRX sticker and a standard exhaust, just I do not have an exhaust tip

    That's exactly how I think those people who react in that way feel. 

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    What have you done to your car today?

    in General Vehicle Discussion

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    40 minutes ago, 1randomkiwi said:


    Was with AA who have been great, just couldn't justify the cost vs agreed value. $6700 agreed value and $1000+ premiums... pass.
    Now with AMI with agreed value of $9k and $300 less in annual premiums. They had no issues with my history or the body kit and lowering springs.

     

    I review things every year anyway, so might end up with AA again if the price comes down.

    I think I'm with Tower or whoever works with Trade Me insurance. $90ish per month, tempted to go without insurance but I've had a car broken into and been in a bad car crash before and don't think the savings would be worth it 

    Impreza Coupe for 22B Conversion/Replica

    in General Vehicle Discussion

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    They are annoying rare little things but I wouldn't mind one. I wouldn't mind getting a 'Retna' and then starting from there. I guessed nothing from the N/A would be usable, as it would all be designed for less torque/power and also not as cool i.e. interior bits. My plan would be to get a 22B kit and fit that up. 

     

    I wouldn't mind getting a Type R, but it's so much cooler to say that I started with a shell and built that to sti spec. It would be much more difficult and expensive of course but you'd learn a lot! 

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    What's this hesitation problem? (MY94 GF8)

    in Impreza, Crosstrek and XV

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    19 minutes ago, THUNDA said:

    1st things first - Definitely clean your AFM and loose the oily filter imo.

    Then after that give your Idle control valve a good clean out.

    Id say coil packs are fine because they commonly break down under boost, so when its hot and your boost is strong - then the coil packs are doing their jobs :) 

    Id also say its highly unlikely its you head gaskets, probably the last thing id check on a very long list :) 

    sweet! Have we got an article on cleaning the idle control valve on the forums? 

     

    The oily filter will go, I will run it over and then drag it down town like a Subie driving cowboy

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    96 Impreza not starting - Help please

    in Impreza, Crosstrek and XV

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    On 8/29/2017 at 9:53 AM, Not_Sean said:

     

    did it again today after driving to a client so yeah looks like it only happens when its warm, but here the plot thickens. MAte jumped into the car and while cranking it over started pumping the petrol and after a few pumps it started. drove back to the office and decided to try again and it did it again, Pumped for a little and she starts. 

     

    Drove to the shop down the road who did the starter motor for the old owner and he informed me the old keys were shot and he reckons the key barrel is damaged and when turning its not making a connections somewhere, this sounds weird to me as if you pump it it does start up. 

     

    anyone ? 

    if it helps its the Impreza CS so the FWD 1.5l model. 

     

    my key is shot too, shouldn't be too expesnive to replace as they don't have chips and all that fancy wizardry. I'd say get the cheapest fixes done first as a way of eliminating the issue.

     

    My key takes an extra second or two for the thing to fire up. I'll recommend getting a new key and if that doesn't solve it get a new key barrel :) 

    What's this hesitation problem? (MY94 GF8)

    in Impreza, Crosstrek and XV

    Posted

    Hey guys

     

    When cold, sometimes my car will start to hesitate/lag/jitter back and forth in second gear/third gear. Usually the problems solved by either just driving at 40km/h (it comes on usually at 50km/h) or changing up a gear and revving. 

     

    If it helps I think my AFM is clogged up with gunk from the oiled filter (will get new non-oiled filter installed into the fender soon, a long with cleaning the AFM and throttle body), and I need to get codes read from supercheap. 

     

    I think it could be either AFM or spark plugs/coil packs? I have watched boost gauge stay on and it doesn't show any loss in boost. 

     

    I've read online that it could be a BHG... but how could a blown headgasket cause a hesitation problem? I don't hear any backfiring or misses.

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    What have you done to your car today?

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    6 hours ago, YoungOne said:

     

    Subjective but yes imo they sounds great on wrx's and are near perfect for a daily driven car; don't drone, nice note, awesome quality, STi part (if that's your thing). They're definitely not the loudest exhaust out there though if that's what you're after.    

    I have a standard STI exhaust which sounded deep and rumbly but been driving without the tip since it rotted off lol. Til I get some money to learn tig welding and weld on my ebay dual 3" muffler. But I'd say the quality is nice, it's thick stainless so less likely to rust and sounds nice plus is STI. If loud is your thing get Apexi Megaphone or HKS or ebay cannon... anything that comes with a silencer will be loud

    6 hours ago, THUNDA said:

     

    Not sure sorry, the ones I'll be selling are Bridgestone RE002s, 2have good tread, other 2 have good tread but inner edges are worn, probably best for someone wanting some good track tyres without forking out for new ones, will do a deal for cs members when I sell them

     

    never had RE002s only RE003s but would say they're directional due to the type of tyre that they are.

    Impreza Coupe for 22B Conversion/Replica

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    Hey guys

     

    Just wondering if its an easy enough mish to buy a base model Impreza 2 door to use as a base for a 22B replica?
     

    I love the look of the wide body and the 22B in general, but I've only seen one Impreza Coupe listed on TM in the past three months and that was for like 2.5-3k. 

     

    If they're uncommon but do pop up on the tard now and then I'll stick with my dream, but I have seen wide body conversions for sedans and interestingly enough, wagons :) 

     

    Alternatively would see if theres more realistic options such as a WRC GT-Four replica built out of a base model Celica which are easy and cheap to find.

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