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    2017 BRZ Manual
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    Hi Si

    What a firkin bummer !

    Have you given Autotecnica in Buxton a call yet ? Ask for Jamie or Adam and mention my name (Lawrence) if you haven't called them before. They did a real thorough job on mine

    I looked at the HG cost alone and figured it would be false economy not to forge the internals, uprate my clutch etc etc

    Quotes varied HUGELY and advice on worse scenarios once the head was off also differed. Most advised products they sold or promoted themselves. The few that ONLY mentioned a HG replacement were still relatively steep but didnt inspire much confidence

    Half of the 15+ 'Subaru specialists' I called NEVER even called back !

    If you want info on my experience PM me and I will let you know what I can do to help

    Stinky

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    2006 2.5XT Auto
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    Really like the look of your car, what suspension mods have you got on in the main picture on this profile? How is the ride? Also what Alloys are they?
    Thanks for your help, pick my car up on Wednesday and want to get stuck in to the mods asap.
    Steve

    · Registered
    2005 2.5 XTen & FSti Manual
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    687 Posts
    Thanks for the feedback on the thread. I didn't want to put this on publicly but I am basically being offered a full decat, up pipe, down pipe, center box and silence, (they say that getting me an MOT will be no problem..). Fuel pump, airr filter, oil filter - for £1240 including fitting. Pricy! Then I have to pay for a remap, they only recommend ecutec which will be £450. Its getting serious money for a car worth about 4k at best!

    this is an independent in essex called extreme scoobies. He seems to have a good reputation on here.. but do you think that is money well spent??

    Thanks, Henry
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