binjoau Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Hey all, I am a Gloucester lad born and raised, moved to Canada about 6 years ago and have fallen in love with the Subaru brand. I am onto my second now and will be heading back to England in the next few months as my family situation has changed. My plan is to get into a legacy spec b, I have had a slammed "stanced" fast car but I crave something a little more luxury for the UK roadtrips. I have met some fantastic people while in north america and been part of some crazy shows. I am hoping the adventures continue when I get home! Here is the WRX..... For those interested here is the full build spec 2009 WRX Premium (CDN) Engine MPS 2.5 Long Rod Shortblock 8500rpm New EJ257 Semi Closed Deck Case STi Crankshaft ACL Race Bearings MPS Saenz Super Strong +2mm Rods Custom JE Pistons Full Blueprint and balancing MPS Modified oil pump MPS Stage 3 B25 Heads +1 mm Valves High Performance Springs Ti Retainers Shimless Buckets New Valve Seals Mild port and polish Kelford R-199-B Cams turbo / Accesories Cobb Accessport Perrin GTX3576R .82 turbo kit (reversed intake mainfold) Tial External Wastegate Perrin FMIC Invidia N1 catback exhaust Agency Power UEL headers ID 1000cc Injectors ACT Street Clutch ACT Lightweight flywheel TGV deletes Stock oil pan with Covert p/u Walbro 255lph ARP headstud / rod bolts Grimmspeed 8mm phenolic spacer Forge recirc BOV New timing kit Mishimoto rad hoses Perrin Oil Cap Perrin Alternator Cover Perrin Catch Can AEM 900cc Water Meth with failsafe Brakes / Suspension Brembo GT40 BBK Custom fog light delete brake cooling kit Competition Cermaic Pads Goodridge SS brake lines BC Coilovers Perrin SS with bushings Wheels / Tires Rota Torque R (safety orange) Federal SS 595 235/35/18 Audio / Visual Pioneer AVHP4200DVD JLG6600 JLC3 components F JLC3 coaxial R JLW3 HO Sub and Enclosure (subaru red) STI V-spec Lip OEM Sport Grille Cobb Knob Full side skirt / rear spats Pending the move I sold the car and moved onto this 09 SH Fozzy XT. The hopes were to build a clean DD with a bit of individuality. So far she has been great, this is a co project between myself and the girlfriend, she gets a fair few looks driving it! haha Mods include: MPS Stage 1 pro tune by Dominic Acia Niche R 18x8.5 w Michelin X - ice2 (its -23c here today!) Tail Overlays 09 STI RA Mudflaps w custom brackets JDM Bumper add on OEM Sport Grille w badge delete 07 STI lip (bit of custom fitting) OEM Black door handle swap 09 WRX suspension swap Paranoid Fabrication 1/2 saggy butt spacers Anyway thought I would share! This seems like a decent forum and some good members here. Excited to get home! Alex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Hi Alex welcome to S.O.C Really love that Impreza looks amazing. But take nothing away the Fozzie is the 1st one I've seen that I would be happy to drive everyday :D Top job with both mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain-WRX Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Hello and welcome Alex, Must say I love the look of your Impreza ( shame you had to sell it ) sounds like it was an animal 600hp yes please ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Wotcha and welcome - loving both cars some really smart mods producing a couple of really clean cars!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjoau Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Thanks guys, I'm pretty excited to see what I can do with a legacy, I'm only concerned about the "rape" that is uk insurance. It will be pricey for my first year I'm sure as I won't have any NCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 One of my Brothers has moved back to the UK this year from Canada, it wasn't to bad. But had to shop around. we do have a Club insurance can try them with discount. http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/insurance/ if that's no good let us know, we all have others that we have used or do use :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjoau Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Really appreciate it gambit thanks! A good friend of mine at home also has a clean Colin McRae and I'm sure I will get to play with that too. I've actually been selling performance parts to the Canadian market for quite some time now and will be looking to continue things with the US dealers I have when I return. I know that there is a market for perfoamce parts and many of the US manufacturers are itching to get into the UK and I am hoping to help them do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 sounds like a plan - as long as the import tax doesnt make it non cost effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjoau Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 sounds like a plan - as long as the import tax doesnt make it non cost effective A few trial runs will be in order, dealer cost is very low in the states so hopefully it will still be worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 You're welcome I agree I think it's long over due to get some of the parts over here. I've lost count how many times I see stuff online thats all state side :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjoau Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 There are some great US products out there, I know everyone gives them a hard time but people would be surprised. I know I was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I've tried to buy stuff from the US a few times emailing companies and asking how much would it be to have it brought over, and had them not reply to me at all :( But the stuff I have had might need a bit of playing with to get right but been spot on. But I have bought stuff from Japan too thats hit and miss :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjoau Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 I can completely understand that, the US companies on the whole are starting to see the potential of the UK. If there is anything in particular you want let me know and I can make the appropriate enquiries. Il evebtually get a website up and going but just putting some feelers out there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Oh I like you, you are my friend already ;) I will remember you have been warned, and I'm sure once the other Ladies and Gentleman know you might be getting a few to check up on :D. I have messaged my other Brother a few times who still lives in Canada to pop and get some bits from the auto shops when possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjoau Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Haha, well my brother will still be living in Canada too so il have someone on the ground if need be. I'm curious to see how the scene has progressed since I was younger and what styles are coming through, the US has a pretty huge "stance" following right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I'd say it's big now bigger than I have seen it, just with the idiots in power at the minute and bending over every time the EU wants a bit. Subarus and the other higher end performance cars I think have felt it the most. Like with the fuel costs tax and insurance new rules to M.O.T's. I've seen a lot of people selling up :( which is a shame, one of my mates had a classic shape moved on to a hawkeye but said he couldn't get around the amount of tax he had to pay on it. So sold it soon after to get a blobeye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjoau Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 It's criminal. insurance here is so cheap, fuel is $1.40 a litre for premium. It's one of the huge concerns I have coming home and still being able to enjoy the brand as I do now. My brother has a 400hp 09 STI and even he will find it hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 It is mate no other word for it :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjoau Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 I actually got a few insurance quotes for a legacy spec b and to be honest it wasnt as bad as i expected, 800 quid fully comp even with my canadian licence. Ive got to find a car now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I agree not to bad, same with my brother not lived here for over 20 years. But he's a boring sod and went with a Ford focus. Can you tel he's not into cars :D Worth checking the Subaru's for sale section. Get some real nice cars from time to time posted in there, Not sure if Adam, Bip, Tlag or Fruity know of any being sold. But I will keep an eye out :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Hi and welcome to soc . lovely examples of subarus their fella ,shame you'll have to leave them behind :-( If you could manage to get a few U.S aftermarket part companies to ship goods over I'm sure you won't be short of new found friends in the UK subaru community :-) When you do come over here chuck a 500 hp blouch billet stock location in your bag and I'll pick you up at the airport :-D To be honest I don't know what a paroniod 1/2 saggy butt spacer is :O Chuck a couple of those in your bag anyways as they sound right up gambits street lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjoau Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Haha! They stock wrx suspension from sitting too low with the additional weight of the forester back end. Without them it looks like you're packed for a weekend away all the time! I ran a Blouch Dom3 xtr before switching to a GTX35r and wow it was a gorgeous turbo. So well constructed and it sounded incredible. If anyone has parts enquiries please let me know. I actually just ordered up a full turbo kit for a friends BRZ yesterday which we will be installing in the coming weeks. Il be sure to post a few pictures 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Nice don't see many BRZ at all :( and turboing it lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjoau Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 They are becoming more common here, I've been lucky enough to drive a couple of them now and the handling is more incredible than I imagined. They only lack hp and with this turbo kit running 8psi it takes the car up to a respectable 280hp. We are also waiting on the rest of his brake parts to arrive to convert the car to 04 sti brembos. The calipers he purchased used are in good shape but are being rebuilt and powder coated yellow. The car is gunmetal so thinking a Porsche colour scheme will look good. We already lowered the car this summer but now he has a full lip / lower valance kit and brand new wheels to go on too. It should be a totally different beast come the new season, pretty excited to be building it. Maybe il start up a new thread with full install pics for you guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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