Mephiston2k Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hello everyone, I will be picking up my 53 plate Impreza WRX come Saturday. I've driven a number of imprezas and other subaru's before over at prodrive but never owned one yet. I'm a fitter/tester for Jaguar Land Rover working in powertrain development and we operate a number of dynamometers both 2wd and 4wd. I'll get up a couple of photos of the motor once picked it up and washed it! Basically its the facelift WRX in silver, also has Sti front seats which is nice Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hi and welcome to the club mike Great to see some pics when you have her :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Welcome to the club mate. And congrats on your 1st Subaru. It's hard not to love them you have been warned :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephiston2k Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Yeah I liked driving it the other day, hopefully it will give me a reason to forget how good it was driving my old R33. Sold that and regretted it for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I've done that with every car I've had lol St170, M3 I can't see me owning any other car now. There so easy to work with. Other then running cost's not cheap but I look at it as smile's permile's now :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru Owners Club Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Welcome to the Subaru Owners Club Mike ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Wotcha and welcome - only just converted myself :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephiston2k Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hey Hey, Couple of pics... I've fitted my own head unit as it has Ipod control built in which is far better than cd/cassette playback lol Cat back Ninja 2 exhaust system.... and thats about it so far I do believe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Looking good - yup headunit with iPod control is something I'm looking at, can plug it in but not good trying to change things on the move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Very nice mate Sti seat's too :D What mod's do you have planned if any ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephiston2k Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Yeah the previous owner had them put in at Prodrive which was a selling point to me. Not sure yet, I'm tempted to change the alloys to allow for bigger brakes but then I might just increase the power first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I would change the alloy's anyway. But that's me, I would also tint the windows I have done that to all my car's but 2 :), and change the WRX rear spoiler to STI spoiler did that to my old car. I was also going to get some Fog covers. Just giving you some idea's lol. And that's without starting on remapping, turbo, etc,etc :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephiston2k Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 They'll get changed at some point... just trying to work out the priorities with it. Not a fan of window tinting personally :) But yeah the Sti spoiler is a must I think, along with the Sti bonnet scoop. I have plenty of ideas... check out my last jap motor lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Very nice, great colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Looks very nice. I'm sure if you add the basics like that your scoob will look fine. And for me window tints a must. You never know when you might be in the back seat with the girl from the local chip shop :) Or to hide the mess my kids make along with other thing's of value I leave in the car out of view :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephiston2k Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Very nice, great colour! Cheers, its Bayside blue which is a R34 colour and so theres very few R33's in this colour. Lol 1 the mrs may realise I've been at the chippy a long time plus thats what the house is for ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 If she asks you had to wait for the fish.... To be caught :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephiston2k Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 I wish... its a pair of indian lads that run the chippy local to us and its crap :D The other option is a mobile one next door to the army base and he's getting on a bit lol Need more gals :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Oh... I see why you spend time with your car now. Still a good choice :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephiston2k Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 As it is now guys... 285bhp with full decat system, cosworth filter, uprated oil pump, sti intercooler and scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 nice, must be great to have access mto a rolling road whenever you want :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Looking great from the 1st pictures mate. And nice to see you again been awhile ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephiston2k Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 We dont get to use it for personal use unfortunately, all the power testing is done on engine dynos :) Heya Gambit, yeah I joined up on the FB group and it reminded me lol. I dont really use the scooby or other car forums much anymore. Tempted to try that meet in aber but its a long albeit fun drive lol. Any more local stuff for the midlands going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 MD in Gloucester got a meet scheduled at their place - there is a thread up about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Was just about to say MD is hosting one at there garage I think would be a great day to have a look round and speak to fellow Scoob fans. they sound like they have some good projects going on to with a Subaru race car Well you're welcome back anytime :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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