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few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:00 pm
by stu148
Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:01 pm
by Silverfox42
Tidy looking motor.
Nice one.
Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 7:52 pm
by MikeFish
Nice. Just need some spacers and a detango.
Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:14 am
by Rick_RS4
that looks tidy
whats the spec
Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 5:16 am
by stu148
just standard spec
but to be honest not sure if I like it ,after owning subarus and evos for the last 15 years
I'll give it a week or two and if I still feel the same I'll sell it
it's a nice drive and nowt wrong with it but totally diff to what I'm use to
Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:25 am
by MikeFish
stu148 wrote:just standard spec
but to be honest not sure if I like it ,after owning subarus and evos for the last 15 years
I'll give it a week or two and if I still feel the same I'll sell it
it's a nice drive and nowt wrong with it but totally diff to what I'm use to
Read this;
viewtopic.php?f=35&t=115776
Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 2:28 pm
by stu148
this is how I felt about buying one , wanted one for years
but it don't feel right

and Defo not living up to my expectations
, I'm doing a 1200 mile jaunt round Germany in the next two week
so I'll keep it for that and if once I'm back and feel the same
ill let it go
stu
Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:30 am
by jimmy gee
ive had Subaru's and evo's to mate but you will get more comments about your rs than any of scoobies and evo's ,ive had mine for 2 years now and still enjoy the sound of that v8

Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:42 am
by MikeFish
Disconnect the exhaust valves and rev it. That'll help sort out the sound. Are you sure there isn't something wrong with it like a vacuum leak? Any way of connecting a pc or tablet to see how much air its sucking in? That'll give you a good idea of any power loss problems without a dyno.
Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:52 am
by stu148
there's nowt wrong with the car
was just expecting more from it
do you mean the exhaust flaps ? like it's in s mode
Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:14 am
by MikeFish
Yes. Even in sport mode the valves aren't open all the time. Disconnect the hose from each valve (behind the backbox) and plug the hose with a screw and cable tie. Takes about 2 mins and improves the sound as the valves remain open all the time.
Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:38 am
by stu148
is this ok to do ? or will itchy k up a ecu light
Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 10:05 am
by MikeFish
Yeah ifs fine, no warnings or lights. Just block the pipe to makes sure you don't create a vacuum leak and maybe a bit of tape over the valve connection to stop any crap getting in. Quick cheap and sounds great whem you give it some beans. Most noticeable if you are standing outside with your foot inside revving it hard.
Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:41 pm
by DSM
Nice wheels Mate
Cheaper tax on that being an 06 I should think as well
Enjoy

Re: few pics of my new purchase
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 1:29 pm
by stu148
no unfortunately not it's the high tax
but so was my evo so no worries