What have I got myself into?
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Cheers for the comments, really loving the car so far. Another bonus is, it will fit in the garage, just (will need to be very careful)! Which was lucky as I never checked before hand, but I now need to buy a shed as all the crap that was stored in the garage with the fiesta no longer fits.
Was up and out at 5am this morning, had a really good blast out, have already managed to overtake more cars than I ever did in the fiesta. The roads were dead, a little damp and very misty/foggy in places but overall it was a great run out and had a 2 hour blast around.
Still getting used to the car, I certainly need to keep a closer eye on the speedo, very easy to press on with out even realising it. Also took a few corners with a bit too much speed this morning, I just didn't realise how much speed I was carrying. Something I really need to keep in check.
Still the honeymoon period but overall well happy.
Was up and out at 5am this morning, had a really good blast out, have already managed to overtake more cars than I ever did in the fiesta. The roads were dead, a little damp and very misty/foggy in places but overall it was a great run out and had a 2 hour blast around.
Still getting used to the car, I certainly need to keep a closer eye on the speedo, very easy to press on with out even realising it. Also took a few corners with a bit too much speed this morning, I just didn't realise how much speed I was carrying. Something I really need to keep in check.
Still the honeymoon period but overall well happy.
Looks very nice.... Just a couple of hints for you!
Religiously check the oil. They do use some which is normal. Run low and it's bad news meaning new engine... YouTube Subaru Impreza rattle! (happened to me via a dented sump causing oil pick up problem... £2500 later.......
:-) )
Cam belt, auxiliary belt & tensionser and water pump - good idea to get them done (and make sure the aux belt tensioner is not the plastic type - if so replace with metal)
If you get the oil changed, make sure whoever does it fills the new oil filter first, then turns the car over on the key with the fuel pump fuse/relay taken out to circulate the new oil first - before starting). They are good strong engines, but delicate at the same time.
Don't thrash it when cold, and make sure you let it cool down on tickover before turning off
(Got a Blitz Nur Spec R on my STi Prodrive edition so am thankful that I have no neighbours cos of this!)
And going from a Fiesta to that you'll feel invincible! Just be careful as you only have to over do it once! Be safe
Religiously check the oil. They do use some which is normal. Run low and it's bad news meaning new engine... YouTube Subaru Impreza rattle! (happened to me via a dented sump causing oil pick up problem... £2500 later.......
:-) )Cam belt, auxiliary belt & tensionser and water pump - good idea to get them done (and make sure the aux belt tensioner is not the plastic type - if so replace with metal)
If you get the oil changed, make sure whoever does it fills the new oil filter first, then turns the car over on the key with the fuel pump fuse/relay taken out to circulate the new oil first - before starting). They are good strong engines, but delicate at the same time.
Don't thrash it when cold, and make sure you let it cool down on tickover before turning off
(Got a Blitz Nur Spec R on my STi Prodrive edition so am thankful that I have no neighbours cos of this!)
And going from a Fiesta to that you'll feel invincible! Just be careful as you only have to over do it once! Be safe
Gallen said:
And going from a Fiesta to that you'll feel invincible! Just be careful as you only have to over do it once! Be safe
Some good advice that, scared myself a few times the other day but managed to keep it under control, def made me think though! To be honest Its not so much the feeling of invincibility, its that when ragging the arse out of the fiesta it sounds like the engine is about to come through the bonnet and it just can't get up that much speed any way, this thing isn't even trying and your already doing silly speeds.The couple of times I got caught it was because I just didn't realise how fast I was actually going until I checked the speedo. Until I get properly used to the car I'll be keeping a very close eye on the speedo. Especially before entering corners that I don't know!
Some one else mentioned the Nur spec r, I do quite fancy fitting one but at £600 I think the missus might just walk out on me if go buy one right now
And I really don't want to be hearing any death rattle either, not at £2500 a pop, I need to go pick up some oil for it actually, always nice to have some in, just in case.
Oh and Clarki, Just get it done
Well after getting a shed delivered this week and spending the last few afternoons in the p
sing rain and cold building it, the car finally fits in the garage now, which should keep the insurers happy. I'm glad Its off the street too.
Bit of a tight squeeze, but can just about get in and out, better not put any more weight on though! Need to put something up on the wall too to protect the door, a bit of old carpet should do the trick I think.
And so I know when the cars in, one of my daughters rubber ducks, The missus wasn't too happy when I told her, but I didn't have any thing else to hand that was suitable
Also had to get it taxed today, £460, didn't actually check the tax before I bought her, but had a figure of about £600 in mind (not too sure where I got that from). So despite almost wanting to throw up at the thought of another nearly £500 leaving my account this month I was also pleasantly surprised
Managed to offload the fiesta onto an in law too, only scrap money really as A. Its knackerd and B. they're related (sort of).
But at least it should be out of the way by next week some time.
Haven't really had too much of a chance to get out for a proper drive again this week, just driving to town and back really, mostly stuck in traffic, hopefully will be able to get out for another early morning hoon again and stretch her legs a bit this weekend!
sing rain and cold building it, the car finally fits in the garage now, which should keep the insurers happy. I'm glad Its off the street too.Bit of a tight squeeze, but can just about get in and out, better not put any more weight on though! Need to put something up on the wall too to protect the door, a bit of old carpet should do the trick I think.
And so I know when the cars in, one of my daughters rubber ducks, The missus wasn't too happy when I told her, but I didn't have any thing else to hand that was suitable
Also had to get it taxed today, £460, didn't actually check the tax before I bought her, but had a figure of about £600 in mind (not too sure where I got that from). So despite almost wanting to throw up at the thought of another nearly £500 leaving my account this month I was also pleasantly surprised
Managed to offload the fiesta onto an in law too, only scrap money really as A. Its knackerd and B. they're related (sort of).
But at least it should be out of the way by next week some time.
Haven't really had too much of a chance to get out for a proper drive again this week, just driving to town and back really, mostly stuck in traffic, hopefully will be able to get out for another early morning hoon again and stretch her legs a bit this weekend!
Cheers, I have a bit of faith in the cam belt, the dealer I bought the car from was an ex Subaru dealer, now an indy, they've also been looking after the car for the past 3 or so years since it came to the area, doing the servicing, mot's etc so i'm hopeful it has been done properly, really don't want the engine to lunch itself any time soon!
Also gave me a warranty on the car when I bought it, but hopefully won't be needing that.
My next plan for the garage is to get some full width shelves down the far end above bonnet height, maybe 3 or 4 depending on space. Should be able to get a few tool boxes and things on them as it's a bit more secure than the shed. But any Ideas welcome
, as you can see its not exactly a tardis in there.
Also gave me a warranty on the car when I bought it, but hopefully won't be needing that.
My next plan for the garage is to get some full width shelves down the far end above bonnet height, maybe 3 or 4 depending on space. Should be able to get a few tool boxes and things on them as it's a bit more secure than the shed. But any Ideas welcome
, as you can see its not exactly a tardis in there. jimmyboy85 said:
My next plan for the garage is to get some full width shelves down the far end above bonnet height, maybe 3 or 4 depending on space. Should be able to get a few tool boxes and things on them as it's a bit more secure than the shed. But any Ideas welcome , as you can see its not exactly a tardis in there.
Here you go. Grossly over engineered. 2x4 timber, massive bolts, 18mm MDF shelves and suspended from the joists. My bonnet tucks in nicely , as you can see its not exactly a tardis in there. 
Does look a bit tight Jimmyboy! Paul's method above for shelving looks good.
You've got the right idea with the hanging stop, I pinched one of my dogs squeeky toys but your bath duck beats that
I got some leather padding from an old headboard - better than carpet as it wont't scratch your paint, and it looks better.
Can you get into the rafters? Get some boards up and it is great for hanging stuff. Get loads of eye hooks, B&Q has a good selection of handy hanging bits and pieces.
You've got the right idea with the hanging stop, I pinched one of my dogs squeeky toys but your bath duck beats that
I got some leather padding from an old headboard - better than carpet as it wont't scratch your paint, and it looks better.
Can you get into the rafters? Get some boards up and it is great for hanging stuff. Get loads of eye hooks, B&Q has a good selection of handy hanging bits and pieces.
Yep, will be copying Pauls design, or at least something similar, my old mans going to scrounge me up some wood from his work, so it depends what he turns up with.
Put some carpet up today, didn't realise it could scratch the paint, don't really have anything else to hand I can use, the carpet should do in the short term and has to be better than the door/brick wall interface. Will have to have a think and see if I can scrounge up any thing more suitable.
I wanted a black one! I think the Impreza's looks great in black, garage looks good too, think mine could use a coat or 2 of paint looking at both of yours, might get round to it one day!
Put some carpet up today, didn't realise it could scratch the paint, don't really have anything else to hand I can use, the carpet should do in the short term and has to be better than the door/brick wall interface. Will have to have a think and see if I can scrounge up any thing more suitable.
I wanted a black one! I think the Impreza's looks great in black, garage looks good too, think mine could use a coat or 2 of paint looking at both of yours, might get round to it one day!
nottyash said:
I noticed some of the post March 06 cars are cheaper than the late 05 early 06 cars due to the tax.
I hate giving the government tax, especially when they take so much with the fuel you put in a Scooby anyway.
£460 a year is daylight robbery.
Yeah, I bet it's much harder to shift the post 06 daylight robbery tax bracket cars. Whilst an extra £200 isn't a great deal in the scheme of running a car, It's £200 extra I'd rather not have to hand directly to the government because my car was sold after an arbitrary date.I hate giving the government tax, especially when they take so much with the fuel you put in a Scooby anyway.
£460 a year is daylight robbery.
WeirdNeville said:
Yeah, I bet it's much harder to shift the post 06 daylight robbery tax bracket cars. Whilst an extra £200 isn't a great deal in the scheme of running a car, It's £200 extra I'd rather not have to hand directly to the government because my car was sold after an arbitrary date.
It's £200 that could have gone into my petrol tank! Lord knows they'll be getting enough revenue from me at the pumps now! Well windscreen got chipped today, annoyingly on the same road and pretty much the same location as the fiestas got chipped last winter 
Its only a tiny chip, about 5mm but its there and its annoying because I know its there. Also caught an alloy on a curb this evening so not a good day really.
The alloys already had a fair bit of curb damage on all 4, and there are some other old battle scars and paint chips as well as a dent and crack in the bumper and a spot under the boot lid where the paint has rubbed through (nothing major for a 6 year old car though), all of which I knew about before I bought her.
So the plan for the new year is, the car will be garaged for the first few months as I will be out of the country working, the missus isn't touching my P and J!!
When I'm home she'll be booked into a local body shop to sort the crack in the bumper, paint it, get rid of the stone chips and the rust patch in the boot.
Not sure if I'm going to refurb the alloys or just swap the tyres to some winter rubber and buy some aftermarket alloys for the summer months, something I will think about while I'm at work.
The stone chip in the screen will be sorted.
And depending on how flush I feel after all that I might well get her properly detailed as it will be spring and hopefully the weather will be better.
Think thats about it really but I'm sure I'll be adding more jobs to the list over the next few months, still haven't decided if she'll be staying standard or not. Currently fancy keeping her completely standard, but whenever I have a look round the internet I can put together quite a shopping list!
Oh and the garage hasn't been progressed any as I'm still waiting on a delivery of free wood!
Its only a tiny chip, about 5mm but its there and its annoying because I know its there. Also caught an alloy on a curb this evening so not a good day really.
The alloys already had a fair bit of curb damage on all 4, and there are some other old battle scars and paint chips as well as a dent and crack in the bumper and a spot under the boot lid where the paint has rubbed through (nothing major for a 6 year old car though), all of which I knew about before I bought her.
So the plan for the new year is, the car will be garaged for the first few months as I will be out of the country working, the missus isn't touching my P and J!!
When I'm home she'll be booked into a local body shop to sort the crack in the bumper, paint it, get rid of the stone chips and the rust patch in the boot.
Not sure if I'm going to refurb the alloys or just swap the tyres to some winter rubber and buy some aftermarket alloys for the summer months, something I will think about while I'm at work.
The stone chip in the screen will be sorted.
And depending on how flush I feel after all that I might well get her properly detailed as it will be spring and hopefully the weather will be better.
Think thats about it really but I'm sure I'll be adding more jobs to the list over the next few months, still haven't decided if she'll be staying standard or not. Currently fancy keeping her completely standard, but whenever I have a look round the internet I can put together quite a shopping list!
Oh and the garage hasn't been progressed any as I'm still waiting on a delivery of free wood!
jimmyboy85 said:
Will do, got some more pics to upload in the next few days, when I get my backside in gear.
Also big decision needs to be made, to sticker or not
Do not sticker imo, it looks dated these days, presuming by "sticker" you mean neon green rally livery stickers.Also big decision needs to be made, to sticker or not
Save your money for a Blitz Nur Spec and a bigger spoiler.
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