Subaru Impreza Sti Type UK review

Part 1 review on a rather clean Sti type uk impresa.
practically standard at the moment but the owner has some goodies for it and it'll be remapped with anti-lag and launch control.
Part 2 will follow in a few weeks.

[@brandonp1038]

I love the noise of this car. If I could chose any car for a family of 5 it would be this car.

[@Adey1979]

Good review. Ive owned my stock PPP wide track blob for 4 years now and it’s been an incredible car. My fourth Scooby and by far the best I’ve owned (previously had a classic import, WRX and bug STI). It still feels special driving it and you very rarely see them out and about anymore. Once Scoobys are in your blood they are very hard to shake!

[@SpoolmeUp712]

Thanks man and yeah I've had 3 scoobys in my time and I still look out for a bargain now and again

[@jacobhardy5242]

Lucky lucky man! Owning 3 Subaru’s is my wet dream. Can’t wait to save up enough to get and insure one.❤️

[@daavee03]

My older brother had a 98 Impreza WRS STI. Tuned a bit too and was a blast to drive. I adored it. Another epic video mate! :)

[@SpoolmeUp712]

cheers bud...

[@Aamal-ct3py]

Nice to have a review from an enthusiast.. keep it up sir and plese do more on skubiiiii!!!

[@GarryClarke100]

Great video and look forward to the scoobys journey to greatness with added pops and bangs. Lu

[@petewright4455]

I have owned subaru impreza cars for a long time, turbo, st, WRX , non turbo, brother also has had them. I can tell anyone looking to buy, they are amazing cars. The only down side, they are very very expensive to fix when thing go wrong.

[@ukunboxings2242]

Yeah I agree there, unless you know somebody who is good at fixing them as I do, then obviously it does save you a good amount of money. :)

[@SpencerHogg]

Great job on the video man!! Subbed! Keep it up!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SpoolmeUp712]

thanks buddy...appreciate that 🙋

[@K11ARLL]

just come across this/your 1st vid, seems as i have the same motor lol nice review mate. subbed

[@SpoolmeUp712]

thanks for your comments and your sub

[@eggman8397]

I miss my Type UK STI had loads of fun in it but then along came kids and a house so it had to go 😔 best place i took mine for all the upgrades was Scooby Clinic near Chesterfield. Those guys live and breath subaru's 👍

[@jacobhardy5242]

EGG MAN83 scooby clinic isn’t far from where I live. It’s meant to be mega.👍

[@321a1233]

Love it man, amazing video! Have a 2003 WRX STI type UK and she sounds just like this, hks dumpvalve, you got the same?

[@phillipr61]

Good!..enjoyed watching sir!

[@SpoolmeUp712]

+Phillip Robinson thank you kindly sir😁

[@onetobum]

Forester sti or impreza sti. Pre facelift foresters are so rare now in the uk, after a family sports car. Is the boot big on the impreza sti? Great channel like always.

[@K33EEE]

good review, I own a blobeye wrx 290bhp, my dad owned a evo 8 fq300 when I was a kid that thing was fast I agree with you as a standard package the evo is faster but is more twitchy around corners both awesome cars though! keep up the good work.

[@SpoolmeUp712]

cheers bud

[@MrChrisr34]

what they like to drive really tempted to get one been in the old rs cosworth and a 1998 wrx wagon think 98 , and loved it

[@SEGASaturnLad]

Great channel mate

[@SpoolmeUp712]

SegaSaturnLad thank you mate...appreciate your comment

[@autobotwarrior3655]

3:47 to 4:32 I need this just to show to all my friends that say Subarus are unreliable and make fun of me because it’s my dream car

[@neilyakuza6595]

Interior is awesome! Kiss principle.

[@andykane439]

This video made me buy mine lol thanks man love your videos

[@SpoolmeUp712]

+Andy Kane oh thanks dude...enjoy your Scooby

[@cloroxbleach175]

Where the hell do you buy these from lol

[@nuttcase35]

@@cloroxbleach175 autotrader? Loads on there.

[@Vysiblez]

These car are legend, back in the days like 2000s, thieves use this as the get away. Evo amd sti arr rares and unique back then. To make matter worst about this car was its well taken care inside out. Thats how a car lover should be, not just focus on the power amd trash it.

[@MrDumi1]

Another sub from Leicester. pls do 2017 wrx sri brother. love your videos.

[@SpoolmeUp712]

Dumi Mudi thank you mate...if I can get hold of one I'll deffo be doing it..

[@MichaelPickles]

I have a 06 last of the wide body blob eyes and the tax is crazy £540+ goes up every year. I thinking they will become collector cars at some point. People always put their thumb up or want to buy it. cray number of offers. I'm thinking of a 2.1 stroker kit. It has the MD321 billet turbo.

[@Roginator007]

Owned an sti version 6 and an evo 4 just before it, I preferred the Subaru a lot more if I'm honest. Spent a good few £ getting it modded but ended up selling her due to its drinking habit, wish the price of fuel was like it is in Dubai would still have it lol. Another good video mate looking forward to the evo 👍🏻

[@coopsnz1]

Nice I own build 19 sti

[@MrDumi1]

I-Am-Roginator hi mate ,whats the fuel consumption ?

[@Roginator007]

Dumi Mudi it AVERAGED 20 at best 😭 but would routinely be doing low to mid teens while having fun it used triple the amount of fuel my Astra coupe used lol no joke triple to get me to work and back for the week

[@M1LIFECREATIVE]

another top video man, love your channel. wasn't there an extreme version of the car called the P1? the only Japanese car I've ever owned was an MR2 about 15 years ago. did have a bmw 335i 3 years ago which was pretty awesome but had load of problems with it :( what are your 3 favourite cars you've owned? or is that too hard to say

[@SpoolmeUp712]

cheers bud....yes the p1 was pretty wild but the extreme version had to be the 22b...ummm top 3 is a tough one...Evo 8....r33 gtr but the 3rd is to tough to call...

[@G4RY1159]

Great Input man Cheers

[@SpoolmeUp712]

Gary Steven thank you sir

[@G4RY1159]

Had many cars over the years but as i rapidly head for 50 I've always wanted a Scooby, maybe it's the mid-life crisis but as my big mate keeps saying I'll not own or drive one in any other life. The smile on your face when driving the one in the upload clip says it all and that's what I'm after, a car that makes you smile.

[@SpoolmeUp712]

Gary Steven go for it buddy....I've had 3 of them...the sound alone will make you smile from ear to ear....your mate is right lol...no better way to hit fifty than with a flat four note under your right foot...

[@benmason1098]

Forge dump valve 👍 👍 same as mine

[@stevenpitts5326]

What i noticed about Scooby is they sound so sweet yea and evo is allot faster but I'm a Scooby fan myself i prefer them than the evos they look sexier and more sweet every time you go to change gear like in this video you can hear the hiss sound which is sweet I'm trying to save for 1 myself and buy 1 next year as they should drop down agen in price my sister got me going to save for 1 as they are allot of fun I've owned bmw but prefer subaru as they look real nice when there modified bodykits.

[@exsoldier2012]

Just subaru sounds amazing

[@arxyt]

For my first car ima get this when im older i am though because i looked how much insurance would cost. and its £3000 1 off payment! and the car is around £8000 - £18000 (second hand). The problem is i went on insurance websites and i did a mitsubishi evo 6 insurance and it there was no option for evo. sooo i dont think you can even insure that car. So i dont know why there selling it.

[@cat-em3mj]

The turbo noises made me cream my self thanks pal

[@kermittthefrog8659]

Can someone pls explain to me what the type uk badge means, what are the differences?

[@B2091]

Nice channel mate. Can I ask your opinion please seeking as you've owned both? Currently got an R34 GTT but running costs and skyline tax are a joke. Been thinking of selling and getting a 04-07 plate sti. Wise move or is it worth sticking with the skyline?

[@SpoolmeUp712]

+B2091 two totally different cars mate...the Scooby isn't a cheap car to run either and you won't have the rwd fun you'd have in the gtt...personally I preferred the Scooby,,parts were easy and cheap enough to come by...

[@B2091]

Spool me Up 712 Thanks for the reply. Something to think about. Best get a test ride in a Subaru first I think

[@SpoolmeUp712]

+B2091 no problem dude I always reply eventually lol...yeah man best get a test drive first...drive it hard if you do that way you can see if any boost issues are present and the gear box is ok...

[@Thediycarchannel]

the pistons don't go towards each other they go away from each other

[@DJRipGroove99]

^ This. If the pistons went towards each other the engine would have to have 2 crankshafts!

[@stuartcampbell4414]

Rip no it wouldn't

[@jamesfoo8999]

david butler " the pistons don't go towards each other they go away from each other " Do they do this for infinity? Or, at some point, do they come back, and go towards each other?

[@dylanwakley2553]

what, like a normal V90 or V60 engine would?

[@kierancasey5814]

James Foo 😂

[@Addselwyn]

Does it spit flames yet

[@legendalonso387]

what a machine,

[@SpoolmeUp712]

+Legend Alonso indeed it is

[@coopsnz1]

Not checking coolant level , oil level .

[@K20TypeR]

Hey matey did you notice any stalling or stuttering problems when driving this car with the atmospheric blow off valve?

[@SpoolmeUp712]

no bud...but I did say he needs a recirc valve,the ej20 doesn't like the vta valve

[@K20TypeR]

Yeh I noticed mate - sorry. Yeh this is why I asked because I'd like a Scoob one day but know MAF sensor equipped cars work better with a recirc. The VTA do sound good with the unequal rumble!

[@andythach552]

Get a twin scroll one ;)

[@K20TypeR]

+Andy Thach the JDM ones right? Apart from quicker spool is there any other benefit? Thanks

[@andythach552]

Are you comparing JDM to USDM or? In that case, never driven USDM models but based on what I've read on the internet/blogs/reviews and even on Best Motoring. I've notice JDM redline is 8,000RPM vs USDM 7,000RPM - Due to better cams, bigger ports also JDM corners sharper and crisper from Factory and with the twin scroll turbo, picks up power better and provide better top end.

[@ndumisoxulu5714]

Subie

[@G4RY1159]

Hi again fella and any other Scooby fans could i ask for some advice on the DCCD set-up's What's the best setting for everyday normal driving ? and what's the best DCCD setting for some tail-happy fun ? Can it also be adjusted as your driving, like on the move ? Cheers in advance

[@BRENDAN-pr6ii]

can you make the exhaust strait trough in uk and is it still road legal

[@rossmckellar2907]

BRENDAN 820116 No its proper illegal 😂

[@BaddaBigBoom]

Nope, for one thing there must be a catalytic convertor.

[@xx-garcia-xx9825]

Scooby dooby do pa pa

[@itch2022]

I've heard the best sti is the 05 plate is this right ?

[@andykane439]

itch202 ! as far as I know yes

[@MrIrish1]

I have a 2004 sti 5years now very reliable, great car

[@seanferguson8682]

Wanna do nice review on mine it has a 345 BHP WRX sti uk spec nicely modifed

[@SpoolmeUp712]

PM me mate..either through Instagram or Facebook

[@coopsnz1]

Ej207 forged engine

[@ammarosher9298]

Is that mean that if u r going to buy this subaru u have to tune it to max or it will not last long?

[@SpoolmeUp712]

no mate...if your going to tune one don't cut corners on the parts you buy and get it mapped properly when you add parts

[@ammarosher9298]

Spool me Up 712 okay thanks

[@devastate754]

im confused it has the same interior as my v9 hawkeye.. is this a v8.5 uk?

[@Ewan_W77]

Hadie Roseli the last of the blobeye STIs in 2005 had a lot of things that the Hawkeye has, such as interior, alloys and wider rear wheel arches.

[@BaddaBigBoom]

@@Ewan_W77 ...and a 2 litre engine without headgasket issues ;-)

[@deanpedley]

i just didnt like the driving position on the subaru i had a 54 plate blob and the seating position is too high and the steering wheel comes into the driver i found way too much.I couldnt get on with it so sold it after only 5 weeks

[@mrwick7961]

the classic was much better

[@FlagnarBoobz]

I agree with you on this! The seating position is bizarre! But I've learnt to love it, because my 336bhp 55 plate blob is just so much fun.

[@iLuveKatsup]

You are right about the OEM seating position. Swapped to Recaros made the car more enjoyable.

[@jamesst1809]

The pistons don't go toward each other they go away otherwise the engine would have to have 2 camshafts

[@kylegilmore3810]

crankshaft*

[@itsalwaysjake1449]

which year is this one cheers.

[@SpoolmeUp712]

Its Always Jake 2004

[@therealkroniiccxx9437]

D. King nothing except the rear fender flares and i think the headlights are blacked out on the newer one

[@mrwick7961]

wasnt the blob sti 280 hp factory a 305-310 with ppp?

[@andykane439]

ShaDoWhUnTeR ellis only jdm sti were UK were all 260 even the pp

[@coopsnz1]

Australia aswell 261 hp detuned

[@i_Kalash]

ShaDoWhUnTeR ellis The 260hp we’re the ones with the forged pistons I believe JDM USDM was 280hp

[@adamdrift959]

Why don't u have more subs 😱

[@SpoolmeUp712]

lol...I guess I'm not everybody's cup of tea

[@visuallife3814]

i though it was a 2.5l?

[@benmason1098]

Hawkeye late 05-07 was the 2.5 👍 then all the cars after, except the jdm they stuck with the 2.0

[@rossmckellar2907]

It was 2.5L in america

[@stuartcampbell4414]

No no no....cars get fucked by remmaping them and then keep the map on it too long.....manufacturers test any engine for thousands of hours before it's sold to the consumer....the engine's are not tested for that much extra power so whoooooo knows how long a mapped engine will last.

[@brandonp1038]

Is this your car?

[@SpoolmeUp712]

Brandon-Plays no buddy this is not my car....

[@crazyplanetx]

its a flat four mate not opposed piston

[@BaddaBigBoom]

Erm "flat" is the same thing as "horizontally opposed" and "boxer".

[@ndumisoxulu5714]

Stiiiiii

[@coupeturbo8684]

what blow off valve is that using?

[@SpoolmeUp712]

coupe Turbo I think it's a forge or Bailey's vta...not 100% sure though

[@FlagnarBoobz]

I do my oil change on my 55 plate blob STi every 5k. This should be ok really. 3k is a bit anal, as is 1.5k.. haha

[@BR4DMAN]

Is this Bristol?

[@SpoolmeUp712]

Brad yes mate

[@BR4DMAN]

Spool me Up 712 yeah thought so, never seen this car around tho! looks mint tho mate and nice review

[@SpoolmeUp712]

Brad the owner doesn't bring it out to play much...Thanks for your comments buddy

[@Jan-zf8mv]

sti with 260 hp? thats a wrx

[@bencharlton9669]

no, its a stock sti

[@Jan-zf8mv]

@@bencharlton9669 no, stock sti is 300 hp and 400 nm of tourque (not 343)

[@bencharlton9669]

Jan check autotrader

[@coopsnz1]

These start at £8000

[@BaddaBigBoom]

In 2022 more like 14k

[@coopsnz1]

@@BaddaBigBoom Japan 1 million 300000km

[@BaddaBigBoom]

@@coopsnz1 Erm ..what?

[@coopsnz1]

@@BaddaBigBoom basic 03 sti covert yen to pounds

[@mccumiskey87]

You Changed the oil in yours Every 1500 Miles ! lol wtf Come on man wise up.

[@buggymadness157]

Subarus are faster

[@davidgoodchild5026]

unreliable rings go on them when ragged