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    Startup smoke

    Hi all, I drive my Hawk STI EJ257 about once a month. I?ve noted that now and then there is a cloud of white smoke on startup but it only lasts for about 3seconds and then nothing. Some times when driven often it does not happen for quite some time and then one day it just happens. The...
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    MAP tuning of MY06 STI

    Hi all, 06 sti Engine, Ej257 Mods: Manley pistons TGV deletes Catch can AFTA MAF hose (Perrin) Turbo inlet hose (Perrin) Cosworth filter Custom 3" turbo back exhaust (based on HKS silent hi-power excl. mid resonator) So nothing major I had my car retuned at the builder last year September...
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    Startup smoke

    Hi all I've had my sti now for just over a year and put about 14000km on her. One thing that still bothers me is startup smoke. Every now and then when I start her up there is a bigish puff of white/blue smoke and then its gone. I've had a friend drive behind me and there were no issues when...
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    Turbo options

    Hi guys, So I would like some opinions and suggestions on Stock location, twin scroll upgrades. Current ideas in mind include, IHI VF42, Garret ???, HKS ???(GT2835 is this stock location), Precision???, other??? Equal length headers and up pipe, Tomei??? Downpipe, are there any specifics...
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    Pumps and filters

    Hi all,so i've had my 06 EJ257 STI for a year now and Saturday I get a P0171 system lean error. So I'm going to clean the MAF but I also need to do the fuel filter. My intake is a new perrin setup afta maf + turbo inlet so I doubt a problem there. Tricky part: Previous owner replaced the oem...
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    Power steering bleeding method

    Hi all, A friend of mine is struggling getting his power steering bled thoroughly after replacing the pump. What is the bleeding method that needs to be followed for this?
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    Ecutek vs bench tuning

    Hi all, Can someone please explain to me the difference between normal bench tuning of the stock ecu and using ECUTEK? What are the pro's and con's?
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    Replacing brake fluid - bleed kit advice

    Hi all, I need to replace my brake fluid on my 06 STI. I use to use a kit when I was working at a garage in the UK which had a automatic pump an you just connected it to the reservoir and went about your business bleeding the system. I cant seem to find this kit online. Now i've noted you get...
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    Hand brake adjusting

    Hi, How does one adjust the hand brake correctly to take sooner, mine needs adjustment as the lever has to be pulled way up. I know of the rubber seal at the back of the hub, is this the correct manner of adjusting?
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    Holding Boost

    Hi all Car: 2006 Subaru Impreza STI EJ257 Current mods: Manley pistons Turbo back straight pipe Exhaust with HKS silent hi-power muffler Cosworth panel dry air filter (*new) Perrin turbo inlet hose (*new) Perrin AFTA MAF hose (*new) NGK one stage colder plugs (*new) Catch can installed Custom...
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    Clunking shocks

    Hi all, Car: 2006 Subaru Impreza STI So I bought the car with a entry level coil over suspension installed. This was highly uncomfortable and so I decided i wanted to install a stock set. I received the cars OEM suspension from the previous owner. They had attempted to doe the grease nipple...
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    Turbo Inlet hose - pipes running in

    Hi all, I'm going to order my Perrin Turbo Inlet over the weekend. My question however is with regards to the 5hoses/pipes which are running from/to the inlet hose. With my current setup none of these are installed and they have been blocked off. A catch can is also installed on the car...
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    Cruise control

    Hi all, My cruise control on my 06 STI is not working. Well its not activating. I bought the car like this. There are no errors coming up. Any idea what it could be?
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    Intake and filter options

    I'm changing the induction on my car and would like to know the pro's and con's between wet and dry filters. Also pro's and con's between, CAI, SRI and stock box with high flow filter and post MAF pipe. I've already decided to do a turbo inlet pipe (Perrin or Mishimoto Rockstar ed) Now I just...
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    Induction hoses

    Hi Venders, I require a quote on an induction system for my car. I want to use the stock air box so I require the following: Turbo Inlet Pipe Post MAF hose And I would like toe replace the throttle body hose as well Car: 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI EJ25 with stock VF43 turbo on I'm looking for...
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    Induction

    Hi all, So i found my current induction setup (done by the previous owner) is not ideal and j might be getting some air leakage post MAF on the turbo inlet side. Im considering replacing the turbo inlet and pipe but keeping the stock airbox with a high flow pan filter. I'll most probably be...
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    06 STI Brake pads and disk replacement

    Hi all, So few months into owning my STI and its time to replace my Brake pads and possibly disks as well. I have a shudder under breaking and so i think it would be best if i replace the whole lot same time. Any suggestions on what to use, my i initial though is to replace with oem brembo...
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    Stock wheel alignment steeings

    Hi all I would like to know what are the stock wheel alignment settings for a 2006 STI? Getting frustrated with my local tyre place who sets the wheels straight (0deg) and I end up getting wear on the outside of the tyres And when i tell them i want stock they seem clue less and as to what i...
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    Ride height

    Hi all My car, 2006 sti, has been set up wit a ride height almost 2cm lower in the front. The place that does suspensions in my area said this is correct because it helps the car turn and brings the rear out. Your thoughts? Recommendations? I have a height adjustable coil over suspension...
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    Transmission service

    Hi all, I have a 06 STI, how difficult is the gearbox and rear diff service, is it just a oil change that is required or what? And how easy can you get to the draining and filling points? Car has 131000km on now.
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