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I think anywhere around the £20k mark is my maximum. Right car will be worth the right money though. In all honesty, I'd prefer one that has a bit more wear and tear so I don't feel as precious about it given it'll be my daily, so that should help keep me within the budget!

Hi all! I posted in the 'Wanted' section but thought I'd try my luck in here/increase visibility! I currently drive a Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec.B with the 6 speed. Fantastic car, makes all the right noises, gets a shift on and very practical, but I have always lusted after an ISF and a recent change in circumstance means I might be able to afford one now! Are there are any 2010+ cars for sale by members right now? Or any members that have been considering selling? Please let me know! Thank you 🙂

I'd much prefer to buy from the OC though, more likely to have been looked after!

Hi all, Can't see any for sale at the moment, but wondering if any current owners of the facelift variant of an ISF are looking to sell within the next few months? Please let me know!

Hi all! Left the OC last September but just remembered I have a spare rear section (two backboxes and the joint to the centre pipe) up in the loft that is gathering dust. Wondering whether anyone needs one? It isn't an OEM unit I don't think as it doesn't have the ovular tips, most likely one of the eBay specials. It isn't louder than stock though and had no leaks when it was removed and has been in the dry ever since. I'd ask £150 for it given the other examples on the flea are asking £100 more and it might help out another enthusiast in need! Bank transfer preferred but I will take cash. I won't post it for obvious reasons, so it is collection only. I'm in Central Beds area. I could meet you halfway depending on the distance required. Just as a note, it will NOT fit in the back of an IS250 as I'm sure you'll know the rear seats do not fold. I'll take some pics when I get it down from the loft! Send me a message on WhatsApp if interested: 07885491367

You could try looking for an exhaust system from a breaker's car, although no guarantee that that exhaust isn't also full of holes.

Auto or manual? My manual is for sale, PM if you have any questions!

Most likely the VVTI cam gear rattle. It happens from time to time if oil drains out of that area. I've heard leaving the car on for a few mins after you've finished driving helps to prevent it. I don't think it poses a threat to anything though!

Yep I had the same thing, replaced the same blue print filter with an OEM one and too remarked at their difference in thickness!

Rusty sills, they always go. Even if they have been mended before, it is only a matter of time before they go again. There are some things that you can do to really put it off waxoyl, holes in the bottom of the sills etc. but yeah, corrosion is a biggy there. Oh, and in the boot pockets. None of it is structural (to begin with...)

Other than it sounding extra fruity you'll be OK!

I did this, but also removed the plastic baffles inside the airbox too. It does add sound and doesn't seem to come with any engine heat soak complications. If you're at all concerned, ask a breaker's if they have an airbox and do it to that one instead to compare. I got one for £30 and it came with a perfectly good MAF in it so was chuffed. I used a hole saw for spot lamps and it worked great. Just make sure you have some sandpaper to get rid of all the marred plastic from the hole and all the jagged bits of baffle left over (pretty much impossible to get that all flush unless you have a proper handheld sander, probably more effort than its worth). Also, give it a rinse with a hose to get rid of any plastic dust. Yes, it is before the air filter, but no point clogging it up unnecessarily!

Reviving this thread - anyone know the thread pitch and size of nut I should use to secure the heatshield?

Hmm interesting. I am planning a trip to Germany at some point in the summer so I guess we shall see if it pulls to the right there. Definitely something I can live with though!

I have never driven a sport model, unfortunately. LCA bushings shouldn't change ride comfort, more steering feel as others have already mentioned.