#1: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:01 pm ---- Okay may not strictly be a 206 but
so it begins on the 21st july 2012 my 21st birthday i had been debating a new car for some time, i was debating a scooby, focus ST, EVO 7,8,9 and the 207 gti.
After almost a year of working 14 hour days saving as much as I can
Had to go for the subaru as its been my childhood dream to own one!
so as it goes this is the day i picked her up
when i initially got the car i told myself i would spend any money on parts but didnt last long, a week of ownership i took a trip down to my local specialist
and brought a couple of parts
1st thing to be fitted was the side STI sticker
next up was some mats
And then was a very manly pink badge
Then i gave the front splitter i spray of gloss black makes a world of difference
As we are now heading into winter i decided to give it a fresh covering of Dodo juice wax
Managed to hit abit of a problem late at night sorting out the engine bay
in trying to replace all the rustly nuts and bolts 1 happend to snap typically being a very important one that holds the rad put
so out comes the tooling 10pm at night sorry neighbours
After that was finished i spent the weekend cleaning the entire bay painting all the rusty parts, removing the road grime from the intercooler and polishing up the shiny bits
last but not least i decided to move the horns from there original location from behind the bumper to in front of the grill
Last edited by Dan- on Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:38 am; edited 1 time in total
#2: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: 00budham00, Location: IpsPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:35 pm ---- Sorry but I f*****g hate these cars ! They just cost too much to keep running and everyone that drive one drives like a complete c**k head , and has a exhaust the size of a dustbin
#3: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:35 pm ---- I totally agree with you. However they are still great drivers cars IMO. An Evo is one of my childhood dream cars but they are such money pits. I know my mate has had two and works at a specialist garage. However maybe I am being a bit of a hypocrite; I bought an old school Hilux that I have always wanted, I just spent over £1000 to rebuild the engine. Besides the modifications.
#4: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: NICKST, Location: Little hulton (worsley)Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 12:27 am ----
00budham00 wrote:
Sorry but I f*****g hate these cars ! They just cost too much to keep running and EVERYONE that drive one drives like a complete c**k head , and has a exhaust the size of a dustbin
What a stupid comment!!! Too much to keep running u can't hate a car because off that if u caint afford one don't buy one.
Everyone who drives one drives like a complete c**k. How long did it take u to travel the world and meet every single person who owns one?
And if u look at his other posts regarding stone chips I will think u find he take a lot off pride in looking after it and doesn't drive like a c**k.
Nice car mate keep up the good work
#5: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: HDI90, Location: sunny stokePosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:21 am ---- I agree , ive owned a few classic turbo and they are great car! tho a little thirsty but it you got the money who cares.
The exhaust are all part of it and would it not be right without a big pipe, some people get a little gel as they only have a 206
keep up the good work
#6: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: NICKST, Location: Little hulton (worsley)Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 3:36 am ----
HDI90 wrote:
I agree , ive owned a few classic turbo and they are great car! tho a little thirsty but it you got the money who cares.
The exhaust are all part of it and would it not be right without a big pipe, some people get a little gel as they only have a 206
keep up the good work
#7: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:47 am ----
00budham00 wrote:
Sorry but I f*****g hate these cars ! They just cost too much to keep running and everyone that drive one drives like a complete c**k head , and has a exhaust the size of a dustbin
I'm not saying there are cheap to run but on an average week I'm spending about an extra £35 on fuel over my 180 I used tesco 99 in that as well, and in my opinion that's not bad,
I drive mine like a old lady I care to much about my driving licence to get to my location 2 mins quicker and don't want to crash my pride and joy just to just prove the car can do 80 in a 60 or 50 in a 30 which some people do! Sickens me to see!
There are a few scooby owners that think the McRae!
As the exhaust it's the cars sale point for most it's the sound of the engine that makes the drivers enjoy them so much!
#8: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:46 am ---- Im not going to lie when i say, i have fun sometimes, but isnt that the point of the car? B road blasting?
Side note, bolt snapping, get used to it. Common AS
#9: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 9:38 am ----
Addaz wrote:
Im not going to lie when i say, i have fun sometimes, but isnt that the point of the car? B road blasting?
Side note, bolt snapping, get used to it. Common AS
I now changed all the bolts I wanted to, If I ever get bored enough I will paint my front subframe as its all flaking I know you can't see it but its bugging me, but I know bolts will snap and cause no end of pain
#10: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 10:26 am ---- They wont, the a frame bolts dont, they are just f*****g tight
Bewarned though, i accidently crossed two of mine, and need to re tap them one day, but just havent really had the time
#11: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: frenchfrog40, Location: MaidstonePosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 10:37 am ---- looks great mate! i had an impreza wrx, i didnt really get on with it though. for some reason i couldnt really get into it and found it boring to drive (im probably just weird!) so i got rid and got another 206. it didnt look as clean as yours though
#12: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 1:11 pm ---- Thank you :), i can understand maby what you mean about the boring part, you dont get any excitment like i used to in my 180 maby its due to the sheer grip in the scoob, lucky for me someone down the road to me owns a farm and he allows me to drive down the tarmac lanes 3 miles of windy private road, and some corners in my 180 i would take at 45 and be terrified but i can take most corners at 70+ and have no fear
#13: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:25 pm ---- What tyres are those? Are they some sort of Bridgestones?
#15: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:35 pm ----
Dan- wrote:
Thank you :), i can understand maby what you mean about the boring part, you dont get any excitment like i used to in my 180 maby its due to the sheer grip in the scoob, lucky for me someone down the road to me owns a farm and he allows me to drive down the tarmac lanes 3 miles of windy private road, and some corners in my 180 i would take at 45 and be terrified but i can take most corners at 70+ and have no fear
the older classic scoobs give the fun of a 180 but most are knackerd nowdays or chaved to death as said when you got it the 4x4 does take some getting used too but when you do boy is it fun the newer ones like yours are nice but for me maybe just a bit to refined.
#16: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:41 pm ---- They are bridgestone RE070 been told they are hard to get hold of now they mainly have to be shipped in from japan but are standard fitment on the nissan GTR and the impreza sti 2004-2007 i think only come in 2 sizes,
225/45/17 and the gtr size, its a shame as ive never used a road tyre with as much grip
Thank you :), i can understand maby what you mean about the boring part, you dont get any excitment like i used to in my 180 maby its due to the sheer grip in the scoob, lucky for me someone down the road to me owns a farm and he allows me to drive down the tarmac lanes 3 miles of windy private road, and some corners in my 180 i would take at 45 and be terrified but i can take most corners at 70+ and have no fear
the older classic scoobs give the fun of a 180 but most are knackerd nowdays or chaved to death as said when you got it the 4x4 does take some getting used too but when you do boy is it fun the newer ones like yours are nice but for me maybe just a bit to refined.
ive not had the chance to drive a classic yet i agree newer 1s are very safe but mine has the diff controller so i can set the drive, between the front and rear axle which makes for a fun drive i think if i drove that windy road in rwd mode id enjoy it alot more i just trust myself as yet, i know if i spin its only tarmac but would rather not on these tyres until i get a spre set of wheels!
#18: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:53 pm ---- I remember looking at an Impreza STi at Stanstead airport a fair few years ago - one of those competitions to win the car. I recall it having some nic elooking tyres. Shame they don't do them in 16".
#19: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:54 pm ---- try not to spin the wheels or go for traffic light gp starts or you will be needing a new clutch or g/box mate. art of a scoob is getting just rolling in 1st then straight into 2nd and floor the bugger dam they pick up and go well then lol lol but the clutchs are a bit weak as standerd so just get it rolling before giveing it some.
#20: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 3:03 pm ---- its a great shame, as i have never read a bad review on them tyres! i was in a group where we were tyring to get them tyres made in other sizes but nothing came off it
#21: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 3:06 pm ---- ive been told that i know mine has just been done 10k miles ago im waiting for it to go then ill bang in a exedy race clutch, then i know if i chose to up the power it can take it
#22: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 3:09 pm ---- fair play if driven right the standerds have been know to take upto 375-400 but thats pushing it mate
#23: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 2:54 pm ---- after a long wait i finally found the set of alloys i was after in the right colour took the long trip to pick them up and fitted them straight after work this morning!
well chuffed with them think they look spot on
#24: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 2:57 pm ---- nice pf 7's they really do suit the cars mate are they gen or copys .......oh did warn you about s/net they don't belive anybody on there lol lol
#25: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:15 pm ---- they are genuine 1's got them for a good price imo, yeah your wernt wrong, but i can see what they mean it should not be possible, but somehow it was "/
#26: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:19 pm ---- they really are a strange lot on there mate so full of there own p*** and importance do love them wheels wanted a set for mine but sold the car insted lol they are quite hard to find so fair play to you for finding a set
#27: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:23 pm ---- correct :P, there are about 2 or 3 helpful people on there thats it!
there are a few around with a pod 100x5 but very few 114 ive got i paid a full £440 but they will need tyres as the damn camber eats the inners on them all stupid prodrive set up!
#28: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:27 pm ---- hmm i would get it checked mate as mine had the prodrive set up (inc the suspension itself) and had no probably with it scubbing them.
bet you got no understeer tho lol
#29: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:32 pm ---- Ive got understeer if that helps?
Aint really found one helpful person on there yet, only way i find stuff is by thread searching
#30: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:32 pm ---- thats the same as what i have, prodrive performance pack, and prodrive susspenion with geometry according to subaru when it had its service, think they said the sti are set up at 1.2 to 2 of camber at factory which seems a hell of alot to me! ill get a pic for you
#31: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:38 pm ---- understeer is normal on scoobs but the prodrive settings will sort that out. but they still should not scrub out. on mine i did used to swap front to back and side to side every 4k just to keep them even tho.
nice that you got the prodrive kit aswell then as its bloody expencive mate just the engine package is 1950 quid !!!! .
#32: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:40 pm ----
Addaz wrote:
Ive got understeer if that helps?
Aint really found one helpful person on there yet, only way i find stuff is by thread searching
what one you got then mate ??? or do i rember you saying you had a sport.
#33: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:47 pm ---- all that i know about these tyres is that were fitted along with the alloys back in may 2011 the car had done 5k miles on them and the subaru dealer told me that that amount of scrub is normal on these as prodrive set it up, but for day to day driving id back of the camber when u fit new tyres to stop it doing it again!
#34: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:49 pm ---- £1900 lucky my car was the year that everything was fitted free just a shame the previous owner swapped the Pff7's :@
#35: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:52 pm ---- whoo thats quite bad mate think your going to have to start swaping them around every couple of mths at that rate to get the best out of them.or as you said have the set up reduced a bit.
#36: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:53 pm ----
Dan- wrote:
£1900 lucky my car was the year that everything was fitted free just a shame the previous owner swapped the Pff7's :@
why the hell would you swap away from pf's lol
#37: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:55 pm ---- because he's an idiot :P, aparently he found the ride to hard "/ so they swapped them for RE070 with a sidewall harder than brick, even with no air in them the walls dont even depress on the back
#38: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:57 pm ---- 17" or !8" as prodrive for some reson recomend 18" if there kit is fitted.
#39: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:58 pm ---- yeah i think i will have to :P, also another thing i noticed is the weight! 1 enkei sti alloy with tyres weight 6kg more than a 18" pff7 with 235 tyre madness! i think 1 only weight 9kg with tyre massive difference
the enkei evo wheels are rated to be light upgrade in the type r world and there the same as the sti wheels!
#40: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:00 pm ---- ive got the 18"
#41: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:01 pm ---- recommend 18" to get the most out of the torque, how it makes a difference i have no idea!
#42: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:02 pm ---- spot on mate when it comes to scoobs i feel prodrive are the best people to listen too, ok others do know there stuff but hey prodrive records speak for thenselves.
#43: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:05 pm ---- agree! just need to look at there wrc record and from there you know you have a car with pedigree, and most people say the best cars made! off the shelf etc
#44: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:10 pm ---- if you ever get the chance the factory tour is well worth the time
#45: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:13 pm ---- i wanted to go tomorrow only 300 people got in missed out :'(
#46: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:16 pm ---- ah keep you eyes out mate there is normal quite a few per yr
#47: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:19 pm ---- i will do the best 1's seem to the memory's of the 2 greatest rally drivers! in my mind!
#48: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:24 pm ---- yeah they were good but imho they was'not the best ever but hey we are all diffrent in our opinons which is a good thing.
but they were better than i could ever dream of being lol.
#49: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 5:23 am ----
broadblaster wrote:
Addaz wrote:
Ive got understeer if that helps?
Aint really found one helpful person on there yet, only way i find stuff is by thread searching
what one you got then mate ??? or do i rember you saying you had a sport.
Sport mate, but now with adjustable rear arms and WRX rear roll bar. Also i have the alloy front arms with a free caster mod too
Roughly set the rear to 1.5 to 1.75 camber with 0.16 of total toe in.
The front is standard and nothings adjustable, yet
#50: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 12:25 pm ---- im going to upgrade my rear anti roll bar and fit anti lift kit, im not sure whats adustable on mine, never really looked!
#51: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 12:29 pm ---- i had the whiteline antilift kit fitted and i does make a big diffrence mate and had the whiteline rear antiroll bar set in the middle position and that all seemed to work well.
#52: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 12:35 pm ---- thats what im looking at just deciding what size to go for! and saving up
#53: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 12:38 pm ---- think mine was 24mm but not 100% sure
#54: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 12:41 pm ----
Dan- wrote:
im going to upgrade my rear anti roll bar and fit anti lift kit, im not sure whats adustable on mine, never really looked!
Afaik the rear aint adjustable till you get some adjustable arms or top mounts
#55: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 12:43 pm ---- im going have to go for atleast 24 as my current is 22mm just been out to measure
#56: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:57 am ---- ah okay ill do abit of digging around then then thanks
#57: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:45 pm ---- Refurb time again
After a extremely difficult search i finally found the only place that mixes it, and its spot on so chuffed to bits this is the reason there getting done, got abit of corrosion,
may be mad some of you may be thinking hah
#58: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:50 pm ---- so while getting them refurbed i plan on replacing the centre caps, but not realising how rare they are is becoming difficult
quick search on ebay seems there making big money! £115 for 4 caps, and only 2 are in good condition :'(
wouldn't mind spending that if i knew they were all new!
So what do you all think of my plan!
ive tried repairing the original caps but its beyond my skills!
#59: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:54 pm ---- can you not get any caps that will fit then get local co to make up some stickers to fit on them.
#60: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:01 pm ---- tried everywhere for the originals, every subaru dealer in the uk!, the problem i have with the stickers is they lack the shine and may look tacky, but yet to see any on a car to clear that up!
#61: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:07 pm ---- well you could get some stickers made up so they look the same as oem then get them fitted on and lacquered over to give the shine and protection
#62: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:08 pm ---- could be an idea there! its only a £20 gamble at the end of the day!
#64: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:11 pm ---- www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRO...3ccba77564
#65: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:12 pm ---- was'not sure what size they were but your add says 60mm so i presume that what they are ???
#66: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:16 pm ---- yeah thats it 60mm its a pita as you can buy the caps for the 55mm GT1 and =GT2 prodrive alloys just not my 60 :'(
#67: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:49 pm ---- got my babies refurbished today, look amazing just hope no one decides to barge into the passage and knock the wheel against the wall over the next 5 months
#68: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:21 pm ---- looking nice! what size are they? and why 5 months?
#69: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:23 pm ---- 18" and would think dan is gonna use his old wheels through the winter so the salt don't kill the new ones.
#70: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:27 pm ----
broadblaster wrote:
18" and would think dan is gonna use his old wheels through the winter so the salt don't kill the new ones.
that makes sense!
are these the wheels that come on the sti? the only wheels i would change to if i had a subaru or evo (8) is rota grid drift wheels. love them wheels!!! nearlly bought them for my mk4 golf, would have been worth more than my car
#71: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:33 pm ---- well you could have them from factory/dealer but no not standerd sti wheels tbh they are the best wheels you could get for the scoobs imho prodrive pf7's i had the rota's on 1 of my scoobs and the last one had oz superleggas but still prefer dans ones was looking all the time i had the last one for a set but quite hard to find a genuine set plenty of copys about tho.
#72: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:18 pm ---- Cheers anton as mentioned yeah there 18" I do like drifts but I'm rather boring and prefer the oem look
#73: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 4:58 pm ---- got myself some new wheel nuts today, well chuffed with them
will look much better on my other wheels tho
#74: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 4:59 pm ---- also managed to find some centre caps £100 "/ but least they will look right!
#75: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: JamieM, Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:12 am ---- Looks good mate like properly love Scoobs, given I grew up in 3 of them (not literally) we had 3 Imprezas lol
WRX/STI ect
I have to say I like the new wheels but I prefer the stock ones if I'm honest, but that's only my opinion I'd still take either :P.
#76: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:21 am ---- Cheers Jamie! I do like the old wheels but I find them very heavy! And there's only 17" the car puts the power down better on 18's aparently
#77: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: LoftyGTi6, Location: StourbridgePosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 1:29 pm ---- Lovely project Dan. The 18"s will really suit it when they go on. The finish on them looks superb as well.
Keep up the good work
#78: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:13 pm ---- Thank you very much im very pleased with the finish aswell the guy is a top bloke ive used him many times for all sorts and his work is perfect!
#79: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:57 pm ---- come home 1 night from work to find my sister had left the passage with my alloys in unlocks with door wide open, so i then instantly got them in and moved them up the loft so there safe!
#80: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:58 pm ---- received another goodie through the post today, was very scary fitting them not to slip with the spanner :S
#81: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 3:02 pm ---- received my centre caps today, its hard to think these cost me £25 each!! and i got 4!
#82: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 3:43 pm ---- center caps look good mate, as for the wheel valves just make sure you put loads of vaserlen (sp) or greese on the cap thread or they have a habbit of corrodeing on and not comeing undone.
#83: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 3:55 pm ---- the wheel valves seem to be very good quality i had them on my 180 and had no problems with them, i always like to copper grease and nip them up with a spanner to stop the little p**cks nicking them if i pop to town!
#84: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: rick-gti, Location: welshpool, mid walesPosted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:33 am ---- Looking good mate, heres a pic of my classic engine bay and underside.
#85: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:31 am ---- Thanks
F*** me that is clean!!! I'm thinking getting some under body parts painted red or pink but not sure yet
#86: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:34 am ---- Looks like you spend a lot of time on that! Top work
#87: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 2:16 pm ---- i know these are not everybody's cup of tea! but I'm only testing them over the month before getting some halogen bulbs!
they appear very green on the camera for some reason but they are 8k
#88: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:09 pm ---- made a small alteration to the rear of my car today, nothing major but those who have had JDM versions of this car will know the bulbs are different, so i made my cluster look like the JDM version
Berfore (left) and after (Right)
And finished
let me know you prefer
#89: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:28 pm ---- f*** off Dan! making me look at Subaru pictures I'm trying to keep it out my head else I get impatient aha
Looks good though Dan!
Cant wait to get some awesome picture of this and my sti!
#90: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:40 pm ---- ^.^ haha sorry luke neither can i!! be epic
#91: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:09 pm ---- Sorry mate i prefer the other way round. Bit weak for the hex style pattern on the rear lights
Thats just my choice though
#92: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 3:49 pm ----
Addaz wrote:
Sorry mate i prefer the other way round. Bit weak for the hex style pattern on the rear lights
Thats just my choice though
i just fancied a change its only a matter of switching the connector now, no wiring to do next time, just wanted something different to the other blobs about
#93: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 5:58 pm ---- There are going to be some big changes going on this weekend keep an eye on this if i can brave the snow and ice and lay under the car that is!
#94: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:13 pm ---- My mod for today has been to swap out my speedo cluster for that from a later model massive improvement
#95: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Steve206, Location: UKPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 5:46 pm ---- What were the old ones like?
#96: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: spike_202, Location: West midsPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 5:49 pm ---- I wish my rev and mph would go up that far then I could see what I was doing lol
#97: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:25 am ---- these are the old ones might not look much different but the illumination was green and could barely see it at night plus they do a sweep check on startup
#98: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:30 am ----
spike_202 wrote:
I wish my rev and mph would go up that far then I could see what I was doing lol
i have the same issue with these ha, the rev limit on there's are at 7 whereas the old ones were 7,400 but my car dont hit the fuel cut till 8,200 so im well in the red, and for the speedo that doesnt go round enough either took it onto an airfield and got 175 mph on my gps before i ran out off tarmac
#99: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:32 am ---- and when the new ones are off you cant see the numbers
#100: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:56 pm ---- Brought more stuff for my baby last week and though i would check it out tonight cant wait to fit it! going to sound the dogs b***** de-cat no resonator! im going to be popular at 3am everyday letting it idle for 10mins so its warm
#101: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: robertmarcs, Location: carmarthenPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:11 am ----
00budham00 wrote:
Sorry but I f*****g hate these cars ! They just cost too much to keep running and everyone that drive one drives like a complete c**k head , and has a exhaust the size of a dustbin
u may say that! but what are you judging ti on? that fact it costs more than a standard car to run? u no-one can deny how quick these cars are. they go like proverbial s**t off a newly polished shovel and will always put a smile on your face
#102: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:41 am ---- Love that description your not wrong even driving at normal speed like I do all the time I'm never not smiling when behind the wheel! Have you owned one before?
#103: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: robertmarcs, Location: carmarthenPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:50 am ----
Dan- wrote:
Love that description your not wrong even driving at normal speed like I do all the time I'm never not smiling when behind the wheel! Have you owned one before?
not an impreza turbo. past blown cars ive had are a renault 21 turbo quadra, nissan 300zx tt & an mr2 tintop tubby. but due to having kids ive had to take a back burner with the cars. downgraded to a picasso at the mo. lol
#104: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:57 am ----
robertmarcs wrote:
Dan- wrote:
Love that description your not wrong even driving at normal speed like I do all the time I'm never not smiling when behind the wheel! Have you owned one before?
not an impreza turbo. past blown cars ive had are a renault 21 turbo quadra, nissan 300zx tt & an mr2 tintop tubby. but due to having kids ive had to take a back burner with the cars. downgraded to a picasso at the mo. lol
You have had a good selection of cars then I wanted a 300zx tt when I was 20 but finding 1 was near impossible that didn't have problems
I bet that 5 went like sh*t!
#105: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: robertmarcs, Location: carmarthenPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:42 am ----
Dan- wrote:
robertmarcs wrote:
Dan- wrote:
Love that description your not wrong even driving at normal speed like I do all the time I'm never not smiling when behind the wheel! Have you owned one before?
not an impreza turbo. past blown cars ive had are a renault 21 turbo quadra, nissan 300zx tt & an mr2 tintop tubby. but due to having kids ive had to take a back burner with the cars. downgraded to a picasso at the mo. lol
You have had a good selection of cars then I wanted a 300zx tt when I was 20 but finding 1 was near impossible that didn't have problems
I bet that 5 went like sh*t!
5??? lol
#106: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:50 am ---- Read 21 turbo as 5 turbo sorry! Ahah
#107: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:50 am ---- Read 21 turbo as 5 turbo sorry! Ahah
#108: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: robertmarcs, Location: carmarthenPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 6:22 am ---- wudnt touch a 5 gtt, headgaskets made of chocolate.
yeh the 21 was fun. didnt look much on the outside but it was uunder the bonnet where id done most of the work. rolling roaded her at 276bhp not bad really from 175 standard. MD80 t3/t4 hybrid turbo pushing 18psi of boost (with 4 psi more to play with lol),boost controller, uprated intercooler system, superchipped and remapped, bigger injectors, bigger fuel pump in tank polished and ported head, baileys dv36 bov, samcos hoses allround, braided steel oil feed pipe to turbo, mintex front discs (custom grooved), ferodo ds2000 pads allround, braided ss brakelines all round, lower 25 mm on coiles allround, psg predator front bumper and probably more things that i cant remember! lol
was fun playing with scoobies and early jap motors as most just seen a peice of crap french salloon but f*** me she flew! lol
#109: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:13 pm ---- i love the 21, on track at fcs i had a play with a 21t was quite surprised! i can imagine yours shocked a few cars back then
#110: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Steve206, Location: UKPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:15 pm ---- Any Pics, always liked the Renault 5's
#112: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:41 am ----
Ali_H wrote:
Scooby rawrs.
It will so saturday hehe
#113: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:05 pm ---- You become to realise owning a scooby becomes expensive when parts are required for 3 items it cost me £80
Backbox gasket, cat to centre seal and a downpipe gasket on my new downpipe in garage!
#114: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:24 am ---- well i got round to fitting my exhaust today and im chuffed with it! looks and sound perfect!
When backing onto the ramps i hear my dad shout stop!! he said your going to lose you splitter
While i was washing it as the weather was ok i thought i would give the engine bay a quick scrub up
And for those that are interested a quick video of how it sounds
#115: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:02 am ---- Got even more bored today so started to sort out the awful speakers!
#116: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) Author: XSIcheeseman, Location: OrpingtonPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:02 am ---- god i want a sti !
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took the long trip to pick them up and fitted them straight after work this morning!
