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Forum: Mechanicals 04-05-2015, 11:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,539
Posted By grape juice
Got 11.5k in the end. First guy who looked at it...

Got 11.5k in the end. First guy who looked at it took it.
Forum: For Sale (Cars Only) 02-05-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,055
Posted By grape juice
Sold mods please delete

Sold mods please delete
Forum: For Sale (Cars Only) 01-05-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,055
Posted By grape juice
EOI: 2005 Subaru sti for sale - blown head gasket

Just testing the waters with this over the weekend. If it doesn't sell I'll end up spending the cash myself and keeping it. But I've been wanting a change for a while.

Selling my 2005 Subaru Wrx...
Forum: Mechanicals 01-05-2015, 11:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,539
Posted By grape juice
Blown head gasket. What are my options.

As stated my 2005 sti has done its head gasket. :( I've been quoted 3.5-4k to repair it.

Engines done 170k, and only has a ecutek tune and an exhaust.

Now I'm no expert on the costs of building...
Forum: Your Driveway 06-03-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 77,094
Posted By grape juice
Looking at the dyno printout again. If you...

Looking at the dyno printout again.

If you drew a line in the middle of the torque and power curves you'd have (IMO) a really good outcome for a daily.
Forum: Your Driveway 06-03-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 77,094
Posted By grape juice
Your cars appearance and your choices may not be...

Your cars appearance and your choices may not be to everyone's liking including mine... but respect for trying something different and getting some decent results.

You may not be a wolf, but at...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 05-03-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,843
Posted By grape juice
Of course i agree with the 2 parking bays, i was...

Of course i agree with the 2 parking bays, i was more referring to being crooked in a parking bay isn't arrogance. It's just like 80% of other drivers. There's probably the same amount of space on...
Forum: Your Driveway 05-03-2015, 06:01 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 77,094
Posted By grape juice
Yeah sorry I couldn't be sifting through 7 pages...

Yeah sorry I couldn't be sifting through 7 pages of parts and re tunes. I said I'm interested in the results due to the 371 being a fairly solid result, but a bit of a carrot.

Hope to see it...
Forum: Your Driveway 05-03-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 77,094
Posted By grape juice
Interested to see the results and longevity of...

Interested to see the results and longevity of this. Also how much does the car owe you? or is this a figure you'd rather not compute. :eek:
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 05-03-2015, 05:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,843
Posted By grape juice
If you've ever actually sat in a supercar, let...

If you've ever actually sat in a supercar, let alone a lambo, you'd realise how fucking shight the vision is. Easy to drive on a track, but I bet not the easiest around town. (not that I'd know)
...
Forum: Mechanicals 04-03-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 649
Sticky: Which Tyres???
Views: 107,221
Posted By grape juice
what will 3 set you back?

what will 3 set you back?
Forum: Mechanicals 04-03-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,614
Posted By grape juice
I think choice with suspension honestly come down...

I think choice with suspension honestly come down to what you want to get out of them. This is just my opinion.


Coilovers:
Teins, HSD's, are both pretty proven options to be had for under 2k....
Forum: Mechanicals 03-03-2015, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,306
Posted By grape juice
Sorry for hijacking the thread but is the...

Sorry for hijacking the thread but is the following correct.

Springs designed for 04-07 STi are all the same. I've got an 05 sti and have a mate with some lowered springs suited for 06/07 sti. Any...
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 18-02-2015, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1,953
Views: 235,093
Posted By grape juice
I thought it must of a been a real bucket of...

I thought it must of a been a real bucket of shit to not sell as it has IMO been always reasonably priced. Just unfortunate how much of a buyers market it is atm.

That car would sell pretty quick...
Forum: Introductions 16-02-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,035
Posted By grape juice
Regardless of whether its been tuned or not you...

Regardless of whether its been tuned or not you should still be getting at least 400km's from a tank. People are getting that on cammed/built motors.
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 13-02-2015, 03:08 PM
Replies: 1,953
Views: 235,093
Posted By grape juice
it shits me seeing this car ...

it shits me seeing this car

http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/sale-cars-only/53922-2005-my05-sti-sale.html

dropping its selling price at the exact same rate the car is losing value at, rendering the...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 10-02-2015, 12:20 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,668
Posted By grape juice
The front end of it looks fucking mint, like a...

The front end of it looks fucking mint, like a hybrid between a new evo and the mondeo
Forum: Mechanicals 04-02-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,507
Posted By grape juice
I've had the same problem. There is a brant...

I've had the same problem.

There is a brant module sits under panelling on the drivers side centre console. It has 3 relays.

The first relay controls the unarming of the system. the second...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 02-02-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3,593
Views: 571,288
Posted By grape juice
Blue Peanut Sti going down main street on...

Blue Peanut Sti going down main street on Saturday at around 6pm.

I was the guy parked up in the black sti. Cheers for displaying your antilag.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 30-01-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,570
Posted By grape juice
Only time I've ever heard of someone retune the...

Only time I've ever heard of someone retune the car for a box change was to align when the car was topping out at a certain range and certain gear for the drags.

This also wasn't a subi of any...
Forum: Mechanicals 16-01-2015, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,738
Posted By grape juice
$2200 I'm curious to some other members on here,...

$2200 I'm curious to some other members on here, what would a 6 speed set you back nowdays?
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 14-01-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,011
Posted By grape juice
What he said, not sure of the logistics of your...

What he said, not sure of the logistics of your house, but most of the places I've lived in limestone block retaining walls have worked fairly effectively.
Forum: Cosmetic 13-01-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,949
Posted By grape juice
cheers for the feedback on colour and quality...

cheers for the feedback on colour and quality mate.
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 13-01-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,947
Posted By grape juice
Thanks Ozone Air

Thanks Ozone Air
Forum: Cosmetic 13-01-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,949
Posted By grape juice
On your point of a good way to blow $180, its not...

On your point of a good way to blow $180, its not really that pointless. The ones currently on are pretty rusted and rounded. 1 of the locking nuts was so threaded I needed to smash a socket over it...
Forum: Cosmetic 12-01-2015, 03:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,949
Posted By grape juice
Also, there's a 1000 threads on here I couldn't...

Also, there's a 1000 threads on here I couldn't give a shit about. Although I don't waste any of my time announcing to the forum (for likes) about how I don't care about them.

Albeit poorly...
Forum: Cosmetic 12-01-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,949
Posted By grape juice
*Wheel nuts Yeah only came across them...

*Wheel nuts

Yeah only came across them before whilst having a search, actually don't mind them. Kind of looks like galvanising.
Forum: Cosmetic 12-01-2015, 12:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,949
Posted By grape juice
Lug nut colour

Looking at getting a new set of wheel nuts when I purchase a new set of wheels. Obviously black is a pretty safe choice but was thinking of maybe bronze or blue. Any one got an opinion.

Car is...
Forum: Wanted 08-01-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 861
Posted By grape juice
No expert, but you can easily get after market...

No expert, but you can easily get after market bov's over the pits. but if its an atmospheric one, forget it.

As for the rim size, its 2 inches larger than factory, but I also believe overall...
Forum: Mechanicals 07-01-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,498
Posted By grape juice
Indica, did you not read the post 2 above yours?

Indica, did you not read the post 2 above yours?
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 07-01-2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1,953
Views: 235,093
Posted By grape juice
Agree with this, only fishing shight I generally...

Agree with this, only fishing shight I generally buy online is pre-made rigs, swivels, hook, etc. I make my own leads.

Although I did buy a rod of ebay for $1! haha disposable fishing.
Forum: Mechanicals 06-01-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,164
Posted By grape juice
*Update Little bit late of an update but I...

*Update

Little bit late of an update but I haven't driven the car much.
Swapped keys and the problem is still there, I'm almost certain its the brant system.

I read on some nasioc forums that...
Forum: Wanted 05-01-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By grape juice
Wanted: Springs/Coilovers to Suit 05 Sti

Hey guys,

Chasing some lowered springs or possibly a set of 2nd hand coilovers to suit an 05 sti.

Sti Pings, kings etc. Car never tracked so just looking for a cheap option to bring the height...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-12-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3,593
Views: 571,288
Posted By grape juice
Spec c on Tonkin hwy

Spec c on Tonkin hwy
Forum: Mechanicals 16-12-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,662
Posted By grape juice
+1 for this. Get the exhaust and tune to be...

+1 for this.

Get the exhaust and tune to be on the safe side, as well as the fun side.
Forum: Mechanicals 16-12-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,625
Posted By grape juice
If and engine light has come on take it into a...

If and engine light has come on take it into a shop or find someone to check the CEL code.

go from there, there's a multitude of causes for what you have described. but considering you messed with...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 16-12-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,570
Posted By grape juice
Will I? you don't need to do anything Should...

Will I? you don't need to do anything

Should I? Yes
Forum: Mechanicals 16-12-2014, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,164
Posted By grape juice
Hmm more likely to be the brant system I think...

Hmm more likely to be the brant system I think than the keys themselves.

As I lost the original I got 2 new ones cut and reprogrammed. The issue was present before this albeit not as prominent.
Forum: Mechanicals 16-12-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,164
Posted By grape juice
I do have a spare and I've switched to that today...

I do have a spare and I've switched to that today will monitor for a week.
If there's no change checking earthing will be next.
Brant system
Fuel Pump
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 16-12-2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,455
Posted By grape juice
Hey mate, Um i'll generally put in between...

Hey mate,

Um i'll generally put in between 45-50L depending on how low it actually gets. So I'd say 9/10 I pretty much get exactly 10L/100km.

60-70% freeway driving (reid/Tonkin/Mitchell)
...
Forum: Mechanicals 16-12-2014, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,164
Posted By grape juice
yeah, I'd kind of hoped it wasn't the brant...

yeah, I'd kind of hoped it wasn't the brant system but I suppose given how temperamental the issue is its looking more likely.

As far as the fuel pump priming I don't think that's the issue. I...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 15-12-2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,455
Posted By grape juice
Have to agree, if you clock it and you get...

Have to agree, if you clock it and you get anything close to 300km a tank. You've got issues.

I don't think I've ever even been close to using less than 400km's.

And the amount of fuel you...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 15-12-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,455
Posted By grape juice
I get around 450-500 each tank have got over 500...

I get around 450-500 each tank have got over 500 a few times and that's with a pretty heavy foot.

That's a tuned 05 sti, TBE, Walbro.
Forum: Mechanicals 15-12-2014, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,164
Posted By grape juice
Cheers mate i'll look at that tonight, I've only...

Cheers mate i'll look at that tonight, I've only ever lifted the bonnet and fiddle with whatever wire I could grab once and the car did start after I tried that.

Unfortunately no way for me to...
Forum: Mechanicals 15-12-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,164
Posted By grape juice
Car starts then cuts out

Has any one else experienced this problem before on their cars and if so how did you resolve it.

Sometimes when I go to start my car it will start up, idle perfect for 2-3 seconds and then just...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 15-12-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,520
Posted By grape juice
Q: Did you sell a stock 05 sti for 34k? A: No

Q: Did you sell a stock 05 sti for 34k?
A: No
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 12-12-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,520
Posted By grape juice
http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/sale-cars-only/58859-2...

http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/sale-cars-only/58859-2005-my06-crackpipe-sale.html

Just realised you're the same person that was selling a late 05 sti for 39k.

Care to share how much that actually...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 12-12-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,520
Posted By grape juice
Your car has one, it's just not atmospheric and...

Your car has one, it's just not atmospheric and its best kept that way. Having an atmospheric will leave you prone to yellow stickers poor fuel economy and requiring a re-tune.

Please do not put...
Forum: Mechanicals 11-12-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,444
Posted By grape juice
I don't think the filter being oiled or not...

I don't think the filter being oiled or not affects whether you should clean it or not. They get dirty from time to time regardless.
Forum: Mechanicals 11-12-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,444
Posted By grape juice
Can't see that making much difference, though it...

Can't see that making much difference, though it won't cause any damage. Black smoke is definitely excess fuel which fine, just means its running a bit rich. Which is a lot better than lean.
...
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