Luke350

From what ive read. The HR models have unreal air flow as standard with the exhaust spec and dual air intakes. So the question is, do I bother even trying to make an already fast car faster? Just part ex'd my 350bhp Impreza STI and that LOVED breathing mods. A turbo inlet manifold for a couple hundred quid would get you 30bhp. Full exhaust systems gettin an extra 50bhp. My live map alone with full breathing mods gained me 50bhp. But I feel this isn't the way to go with this type of car? Is there any real way to go without spending £1000s?

Thought being 30 would be good enough. Had a small bum that went through insurance. Wasn't my fault but not enough evidence so was 50/50. It killed m insurance wise.

These cars have crazy running costs. Pick the car up tomorrow. So sorting tax at £505 a year. And I'm paying over £200 to insure for the remaining 6 months!! And that's changing from an Impreza STI, one of the highest insurance cars you can own!

Really? Wiki says 313bhp. And 309 for American models. I can hardly complain either way

Correct. I pick it up tomorrow. It's so pretty!

I'm going to try not to for a bit. Air flow on the HRs is already pretty amazing. Plus I've got a head start with 313bhp anyway 😂 Oh and someone tell me where the mirror fold button is! Ha

Thanks for the advice over the last few days. It's helped massively in deciding what to get. Checked under the bulged bonnet and it did indeed have dual air intakes. Grey, RAYS wheels, GT pack. 48000 miles. Services all less than 8k apart. Ran like a dream. I'll post some pics when I pick it up one day this week!

It does have isofix seats in the back for child seats. Very practical!

Ye I was just seeing if I could find out on here somehow before doing an hour and 10 min trip up there to open the bonnet to a revup de.

Well looks like I'm getting a zed this week!! Seen a nice 07 plate that has characteristics of a HR (bonnet bulge) and in title it says 313 GT. But I've seen a 57 plate that didn't have a bonnet bulge. Could that be more to do with when they are registered? Is it only the HRs that have bi xenons? If so are the lights on the pic bi xenons? Thanks for any input

Ian your car history is epic! Bet you wish you kept hold of the R34. They're going up in price

Haha. Busted! Well no I can promise I'm after a zed. Otherwise these last few days of spending every second on this forum would be a little silly

Haha. Circumstances changed! I edited that bit out. Don't know why you can see it?! My wife has a luxury she was supposed to be giving up when we have kids, and she won't. So I said I want a 350z then. I see it as we're both winners. Haha

Here's a link where I've put more pics. It's a pain uploading pics on here from my phone! http://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-444/1031695-04-impreza-wrx-sti-uk-prodrive-8500-a.html

Cheers

Yes. STI prodrives hold a good premium. Check the thumbnail of the search for same age and mileage as mine on piston heads. Great to buy and resell.

And sorry. Coupe. Not roadster

Sorry I thought I'd at least attached one pic! Will take more when I'm not working during the whole of the day light!

:lol: ... just buy an HR you know you want to I probably will. I've just posted in swap shop. So wish me luck

04 Impreza STI WRX UK prodrive 350bhp Selling due to wanting something a little less mental. Best car I've ever owned. Please take care of her! Runs perfect with lots of recent maintenance, meaning it won't need anything doing for a good while. Spec list: Full turbo back exhaust Perrin turbo inlet manifold K&N panel filter 255 walbro fuel pump Race clutch (pink stuff) and lightened flywheel (1000miles) Uprated NGK spark plugs Full live map by Andy Carr Immaculate refurbed 17" anthracite wheels. New premium disks fitted 100 miles ago. Carbon non sqeal pads (500miles) Looked after by CAMS Motorsport. Lots of service history. And I've serviced every 6 months since owning. MOT'd. 6 months tax. 69k miles. Selling for £8500ono so depending what 350z will depend if any other money will need to swap hands. Preferably wanting a HR (07 onwards) Let me know if you need more pics. Thanks.

I would vote 3. But would hope it's a little bit of both 1 and 2!

Yours may be an aftermarket bonnet then. Only HRs should have them. I may go for 57 plate to make sure it's the HR, but as you said, I can always look for dual air intake to confirm.

Thanks mdunbar. Great advice. Yes I'm not expecting it to be as mental as the STI. But that's what has got tired. You really have to be in the mood to drive it. Whereas I reckon the zed would put me in a good mood just driving it!

Well it is nearing Christmas I always think of resale value. I've sold every car I've owned! This dipstick better be really awkward the way you lot go on about it! 😂

A hidden bar of gold in one of the many hidden compartments maybe??