another newbie here

Hi all

I drive a classic impreza sport

anyone from around cambridge way?

thanks
ian

Welcome Ian.
I'm in South Wales near Cardiff so abit far from Cambridge
Any plans for the classic then or are you keeping it standard and going to move upto a WRX or even an STi in the future?
I used to own a JDM classic Impreza WRX that I spent loads on and modified heavily. Got to love the classic's

maybe

here are a couple of pics

Welcome aboard dude, nice scoob mate.

Bravo Ian

Looks awesome. Really nice clean look to that classic and I do like the side light bulbs colour. On my old Subaru they always looked yellow until I eventually changed them to white/blue leds.
Also looks good with just a lip boot spoiler.
My WRX import came over with an STI spoiler already on it which I hated. I was going to remove it and go for the clean look and your car just proves how good that looks.

Do I spy a rolling road?
Did you run it on the rollers then or is that just one fancy arse photoshoot

i might of told a small white lie in my opening post.

it might look like a sport, but its had a few bits and bobs done to it

Ian wrote:

i might of told a small white lie in my opening post.

it might look like a sport, but its had a few bits and bobs done to it

sneaky
Whats under the hood then Ian?
EJ20T block?
My old Subaru was a 1996 JDM WRX which originally was supposed to have 276bhp running on Japanese higher ron fuel. The engine's bottom end went a month after I bought it and so began the next couple of years of modding/fixing it from top to bottom so to speak. Eventually after some serious engine rebuilding, 3" straight through SS exhaust system, mafless air induction, various other improvements & a SimTek ECU I was running 295bhp@6500rpm (280ft/lb torque )
I do miss my Subaru but it had to go after the engine snapped a conrod through the block and so the engine would need fully rebuilding for the second time in two years. Got a Civic type R 30th Anniverary Edition now which isn't as quick but can still be driven with some vigor.

Here is a sneaky under bonnet shot

Very cool Ian.
Should be running above 300bhp easily then I'm guessing by some of the mods I could see.
Whats the turbo your running then? Doesn't look like the standard EJ20T turbo and looks pretty big from where I'm sitting
I'd start a members car thread in the gallery section if I was you too btw

it is towards the 450 bhp mark on v-power

it is a turbo technics s206 turbo

Ian wrote:

it is towards the 450 bhp mark on v-power

it is a turbo technics s206 turbo

Very nice
Is it just for show then or have you thought about maybe doing a trackday? I've done quite a lot of trackdays/racedays and there always a lot of fun.

so much for being a sport!! i bet VOSA would have a field day on that!lol or is it declared on the log book as a turbo?

did you do all the work yourself, is it a standard sti engine or a fully forged one??

Vosa won't say a thing as it is a version 6 sti. Engine is a fully forged 2.1 stroker. All mods declared. I done most of the work my self

in the OP you put impreza sport, so was assuming just a 2l non turbo.

nothing like doing the work yourself, well when it all goes to plan. its whne it doesnt i kick myself and think why didnt i get someone to to it for me!!

know what you mean.

this is the mod list off the top of my head

Engine

2.1 Stroker
Wiseco forged pistons
K1 H beam forged long rods
New 2.5 oem crank
Cosworth head gaskets
Cosworth engine bearings
Cosworth sump baffle plate
RCM up rated oil pump
ARP head stud kit
Fully balanced assembly
8.4 to 1 comp ratio
Heads fully rebuilt

Apexi power fc ecu
Apexi power fc commander
Apexi avcr boost controller
APS cold air induction kit with a big k&n filter (sits inside bumper
Full Titanium center section and back box (4kg total weight) and exhaust bung
Hayward & Scott 3 inch decat down pipe
GT-Spec 2 stainless headers
DEi heat wrap (lots of)
Turbo Technics S206 turbo
Turbo blanket heat shield
Custom inlet pipe (3 inch)
Custom smoothed and de lugged inlet manifold
Mocom Racing 10mm inlet spacers
Zen Performance 740cc injectors
Hybrid front mount intercooler
Custom intercooler pipe
Custom made power steering remote kit
Go faster bits under drive pulleys
Aeromotive fpr
Fmic water spray
255 fuel pump
VTA bov
Magnacore HT leads
Custom oil catch can
Samco air box, inlet hose and other engine bay hoses


Brakes Drive train and suspension

Godspeed 335mm big brake kit (front)
EBC drilled and grooved disc (rear)
Goodridge stainless brake hoses
Dot 5.1 fluid
STi pedals
Ap Racing Organic clutch
ACT Prolite billet flywheel (4.3 kg)

Apex inverted coilovers with pillow ball top mounts

Styling

Works Emotion 17" alloys with yokohama prada tires
Hex wheel nuts
Impreza sports bonnet
Small boot lip spoiler from a e46 m3
Rolled arches
Smoked headlights
Smoked sidelights
Clear side repeaters
Clear indicators
Window tints
Powder coated inlet manifold, fmic pipes, header tank, pas tank, and brackets
Stainless steel slam panel and fuse box cover
Carbon battery cover
Carbon sti strut brace
Carbon bonnet struts
A lot of bolts replaced with stainless steel Alan key versions
Powder fire extinguisher on custom front seat bracket


Defi gauges.
boost, oil temp, oil pressure gauges in the dash top pod. Defi commander.

Knock link sensor customized to fit in top of dash air vent
ACT gauge with dual sensors (RB motor sport) in fmic inlet pipe and air filter

Ian wrote:

Vosa won't say a thing as it is a version 6 sti. Engine is a fully forged 2.1 stroker. All mods declared. I done most of the work my self

Very nice indeed