Jay762

Hefty chortle - the only way I would be anything other than entertaining would be at a break out event - that way I could get the several car lengths required to be competitive - on the plus side the in-laws have just seen it and it has been well received so given a bit of time and maybe letting them borrow it for a bit to get used to it there should be no issue when it comes to handing it over. Much as it hasnt got the turbo, having been out in it a couple of times now you dont bother with the brakes - just get up to speed, sling it into corners and boot it, handling is softer than the STI but it still grips like s*** to a blanket :)

Keep us posted - always happy to provide solid reasoning ;)

Boot and rear bumper protector in place

Looking mint Clive, just caught up with the dyno vid awesome - brutally awesome :)

Yup it was a case of - hmm are they HID's or not... well whilst Im here ill check the filter - ooh that comes off easily and all of a sudden there were 3 great big pieces of plastic sat on the drive :) - I think it would look a lot tidier with a cone and some piping but I would have to sort the casing breathers into a proper bottle as they all seem to feed into a big plastic box where the turbo cars I/C would be. Right Ill get stuck in with the jizer

Engine is covered in green stuff which dirt and dust has now firmly attached itself - cannot work out if it is coolant or not from a split pipe that has not been cleaned off but id does seem to be everwhere?? Opinions? some white gunk here but I think that is where grease from the battery terminals has been jet washed?

OK here are some pics - it will need the wheels refurbed as one has been seriously curbed and is probably the reason the inside of the tyres are scrubbed so a x4 wheel alignment will be on the cards prior to replacing those. Also found a 10 cd changer under the seat - a little brucie bonus the garage hadn't mentioned :P It has sat nav, bluetooth car kit, multi CD changer, HID lights, windscreen wiper deicer units, 17 inch rims and leather seats - I have to check but I believe these are all optional dealer upgrades. Have already added a subaru boot liner and rear bumper guard as the pooch will now occupy the luggage space - a guard may be the next thing if she decides she is too good to ride coach :)

Wotcha and welcome - I must confess some of your abbreviations I dont fully understand - but Ill give you my view of where to go and others will be along with their suggestions Have a good look about the site as we have a few choice builds which would be food for thought. The Cobb unit is a great piece of kit but I would understand where you are starting from to make sure you dont blow your lump. I am guessing CBE is Closed-deck Block Engine?? - if so that unit with the right internals will be good for 400+ BHP but I would suggest the larger engine bolts, forged pistons with a balanced crank. above 320 BHP you would be looking at a front mounted intercooler. Again around the 350 mark you will need to look at the gearbox, a newage 6 speed box will take that type of power. An appropriate clutch at that point would ensure power transfer. Fuel pump will need replacing (a good thing to do if it is between 5 - 10 years old anyway) larger injectors and of course an associated turbo and exhaust system that can move the amount of air volume. The Cobb unit will help with management of all these mods as you go along. From a chassis perspective look at ensuring all is tight - get the bushes sorted, investigate uprated anti roll bars and have a decent strut brace in front and rear consider aftermarket / upgraded suspension units / coilovers Brakes will need to be in good working order - have a look at bigger discs and calipers but braided hoses after-market discs and pads are a good upgrade to standard with 5.1 fluid replacing the exiting stuff. A more cost effective option to bolting on power is to reduce the weight of the car improving the power to weight ratio - doesn't cost anything to remove the rear seats and any rubbish from the boot / trunk. All of this will depend on budget and what you would like to use the car for. But whatever you decide feel free to create a project thread and keep us posted - all friendly on here so jump right in. Food for thought http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/4905-2005-impreza-sti/ http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/11726-brockseys-project-thread/page-3 http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/3094-a-few-pics-of-my-project-so-far/ http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/14009-the-crow-prodrive-edition-v7-sti-blue-black/

Ahhh this is a serious post - not good particularly for the companys future financially I thought I was going to viewing this when I saw the thread title

Those rims look top drawer - cant go far wrong with a bit of Italian exotica

Some photos may help the sale

Oooo better have a look :o/

Wotcha and welcome - This could be a dodgy earth it could also be a partially broken connection. Unfortunately if it was me I would have the dash apart checking the loom routing and the connection into the ECU making sure no dodgy or broken connections - as the dash works normally sometimes I would say that is fine but the supply to it is corrupted somehow. A member recently had electronic gremlins and traced it to the connector block plugging into his ECU. sorry I cant be more specific

Cheers matey... No it will still be a hatch - missus doesnt like the saloons - but I cant complain I do like the hatch myself and when the classic project comes along she wont be that interested ;)

Donation made - but just read Steves post so might approach you again before you place the order ;)

Its been a while since the we had to let our STI go but this weekend we put a deposit down on a replacement. Looking to collect a 2.0 rx hatch automatic with 156bhp of snarling death under the hood this weekend :) It has about 38k on the clock in dark grey metallic with alloys and rear parking sensors will be fitted before collection. In answer to the question why go from a 330bhp manual to a 156bhp auto, well here is the plan... The elderly inlaws have an 1988 auto Camry which is still going but will need quite a bit of money spent in the not too distant future, being the still very independant / proud pensioners they are actually helping them out takes a bit of cunning - the idea is we get this motor for a short while then pass it on to them when we get something a bit tastier. That being said it hasnt stopped me compiling quite a shopping list... Stainless steel exhaust system (thanks GMI!! http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/14125-gminsites-wrx-hatch/#entry86741) Wheel refurb Continentals all round PIAA wipers Subaru boot liner Subaru rear fender guard LED lights STI centre console (as it has a slide closure for the cup holders) Mirror closure module and loom Carbon splitter S.O.C stickers and mudflaps to put them on... trying to justify a strut brace - (again thanks GMI) Also the dash only has a fuel guage tacho and rev counter no temp guage so was thinking about an STI / WRX pod conversion as I dont think guages down the a pillar will win the inlaws over Will upload some photos as soon as we get it home :D

They both do same job - think it is just a matter of preference over noise made

Still does sound like leak somewhere particularly as you have it running fine, soapy water way to go for leaks

Really useful link that - nice one :o)

Looking great - clearly you have done your homework with what mods will work best for the track ;)

Yup - i get the gist alright will you do a vid of it running so we can hear it?

Chassis fuel pum and brakes would need a review as well, look at a wrx or sti as a quicker route

Keep us posted would be interested to hear how you get on, vibe etc. Seen Ace cafe and bike stuff but not cars.

Great post!!

What engine is in it, think you mentioned it in the other thread but have forgotten?