Friday collection day, and Sat, Sun, Mon (and now Tues) deliveries

[Stanky]

Fresh* from a flight back from Schipol yesterday night, I'm off collecting today

A few clues. 

1. It's not mine

2. It's the most powerful car I've ever driven on the road

3. I'm taking it further away from where it needs to get to

4. This caper will involve multiple shiters

First of all, breakfast of champions

 

 

[barefoot]

Is Red Thunder like White Lightning?

If so, bloody good luck!

[The Moog]

Before we agree on champions bit... What is on the toast?

[Broadsword]

This all sounds very promising. Good luck!

[Stanky]

16 minutes ago, snagglepuss said:

What is on the toast?

Knockoff Marmite and posh butter, because thats how I roll. Stage 2 to follow once I've pinned the seller down to a time.

[The Moog]

Champion status achieved....

[Stanky]

We're off!

[BL Bloke]

Chodspeed.

[Stanky]

Weer heer! 

 

Lovely quiet engine, cash handed over, v5 filled out and I've mucked up the immobiliser so now waiting 20 minutes to try again! 

It deffo does work so just waiting now. I can't get in because it resets the alarm

[Stanky]

Teh fearz

Warning 2 others

Hurry up 30 minutes!

[Stanky]

How to pass the time?

Doge

[Stanky]

Winchester is rubbish for chode spotting so have one I snapped in Amsterdam earlier in the week

 

 

The fluffy dog has just come back the other way too. Still no sign of parking enforcement. JEOPARDY

[Six-cylinder]

Are you up and running now?

[djim]

Prob no help at all so sorry if teaching to suck eggs etc. 

On my 07 Outback and all UK Outback/ legacies of the same era (so seems likely foresters too) the immobilisers are all aftermarket sigma M30 units fitted by the dealer on import to meet uk insurance requirements. You get 30 seconds to start after unlock before the immobiliser kicks in again. If unlocked but immobilised turn ignition on all way (e.g. fully powered on but not turning starter) then press the button on the key while still in ignition. 

if key not working, immobiliser can be turned off using the alarm key pad if you can find it which is usually (on legacies) under a flap near the steering column. You do need the specific alarm code for this however but mine was helpfully on a card in the document pack in the glove box. Good luck! 

Edit: I've just checked the alarm manual and it does indeed say that it covers Foresters from 2003 -2005. If that is the case and it is a Sigma M30 I've got the manual here as PDF if you want me to send it over. There are options to turn off some of the most silly features. 

[Stanky]

Thank fuck! Right we're off

[Stanky]

Drives really well, loads of power and no untoward noises. I only set the alarm off one more time on the way home but no immo lockout this time

[Stanky]

And now back home safe and sound, with bonus minor offroading

 

[Stanky]

Eml is on, and the word 'cruise' flashes all the time but no major issues I can detect. It pulls well and revs cleanly up to 4k rpm with lots of boost from about 2500rpm. You sit high up so don't realise how fast you are actually shifting along

[Craig the Princess]

43 minutes ago, Stanky said:

Eml is on, and the word 'cruise' flashes all the time but no major issues I can detect. 

Just wait...

[Flat4]

I am so bloody jealous! What is that sticker in the back window tho?

[yes oui si]

20 minutes ago, Flat4 said:

I am so bloody jealous! What is that sticker in the back window tho?

Tamiya, purveyors of model and radio-controlled vehicles. 

[wuvvum]

I had a Forester Turbo a few years back - Jap import so automatic but a lot more power than the UK version.  That could get quite a wiggle on, but it was a thirsty bastard.

[Mr Fluffyballs]

I guess it's time to take over for my leg of the journey.

Just a little potter up the road for me. Well strictly speaking it's down, up, down, across, up, down and then up the road.

Breakfast of furry champions has been lovingly prepared.

[Mr Fluffyballs]

The first of what will be many visits to a station of petrol (and diesel if you're that way inclined).

The first leg is 50 miles or so down to the south coast to rendezvous with Stanky and then learn and quickly forget again how to operate the immobiliser and alarm on the Subaru I'll be collecting from him for delivery to it's new forever home.

[Mr Fluffyballs]

[Mr Fluffyballs]

[Stanky]

@Mr Fluffyballs brought a helper along to do the camera work while he concentrates on the important driving stuff. Here he was after I only set the alarm off once, briefly (sorry neighbours) demonstrating how not to push the buttons for a silent getaway

 

[Stanky]

And off into the sunset, safe drive chaps and thanks for letting me have a go in one of these! My first 4wd car, most powerful and biggest capacity engine driven on a public road and the only car I have ever driven with a dog guard fitted. 11.9/10

Further updates to follow from our intrepid team later today

[Mr Fluffyballs]

Do you still get cut glass decanters and whatnot for frequent petrol buyings? I reckon I'd have a wardrobe full by the time this weekend's out.

 

A little stroll up the road now for leg 2 of many.

 

[Mr Fluffyballs]

Nope.

 

Nope.

 

YES!