Classic Impreza Track Car Restoration / Building an Impreza from scratch
#91
Nice progress, I would consider doing something with the HSD's though. They start to show wear and corrosion on the locking collars and threads very quickly. I had the same on both my Evo 6 and Widetrack STI. Probably within the first month or so of been on the road. Be such a shame for them to ruin how much time you've spent getting it looking like it does!
Last edited by FMJ; 15 May 2016 at 11:33 PM.
#92
A little update for tonight.
Having had a 4.5 inch after burner on my old scoob for 10 years I wanted something a little more WRC looking for this project. Trying to find a smallish rolled in exit back box second hand or cheap was impossible and I didn't want to spend loads so I got a second hand Magnex oval exit pipe on ebay for £30, cut the tip off and ground it down. Then had a new tip welded on.
Strange part to fit at this stage but it's one less car part in my house!
Having had a 4.5 inch after burner on my old scoob for 10 years I wanted something a little more WRC looking for this project. Trying to find a smallish rolled in exit back box second hand or cheap was impossible and I didn't want to spend loads so I got a second hand Magnex oval exit pipe on ebay for £30, cut the tip off and ground it down. Then had a new tip welded on.
Strange part to fit at this stage but it's one less car part in my house!
Last edited by FMJ; 15 May 2016 at 11:37 PM.
#94
Trailing arms on
Struts on
First I tried to hold the strut in place with one hand and then do the nuts up on top with the other. But getting the three studs through the chassis holes, rear strut brace holes and roll cage holes was impossible... So I removed the top of the struts. Held in in place with my fingers through the central hole while I did the nuts up and then added the strut afterwards which was far far easier to do.
Rear shafts. One took quite a whack to get into place past it's circlip in the diff.
Lateral link arms on
Hub and carrier on
Handbrake parts sent away to be plated and then ready to fit
Struts on
First I tried to hold the strut in place with one hand and then do the nuts up on top with the other. But getting the three studs through the chassis holes, rear strut brace holes and roll cage holes was impossible... So I removed the top of the struts. Held in in place with my fingers through the central hole while I did the nuts up and then added the strut afterwards which was far far easier to do.
Rear shafts. One took quite a whack to get into place past it's circlip in the diff.
Lateral link arms on
Hub and carrier on
Handbrake parts sent away to be plated and then ready to fit
#97
Still here
I found a couple of pics of the pedals I missed originally before I fitted them
Seats picked up from ebay for cheaps. Pretty budget option but I don't have an endless supply of money for this sadly. I have two and will fit the other later. Before fitting them I cleaned them and gave them a coat of waterproofing spray to try and make them more resistant to mould and dirt (all metal interiors tend to get a bit damp with condensation).
Custom rail made from original rails. The complete seats and rails were quite a few kg's lighter then the originals.
Interior so far. Safety devices half cage bolted in but not tightened up yet.
CDF short shifter.
OMP steering wheel.
Pedals.
Back outside and yes I am going to fit a "roof turd" (slang for a stuck on roof scoop for those not in know). But mine is going to function as I can't just have a non functioning stick on one. To make it work I could either pay £100's for a well overpriced original. Or I can knock one up myself. As looks on the inside don't matter and you won't see the outside when the scoops on I made my own for about £20.
New handbrake cables (I have two).
Back to the rear hubs and we have the handbrake mech on. Not complete yet as the struts are not bolted on but almost....
This is how far we are at the mo. Space savers on the fronts as I need to move the car about with dry steering a little and it will be a lot easier on skinny tyres.
I found a couple of pics of the pedals I missed originally before I fitted them
Seats picked up from ebay for cheaps. Pretty budget option but I don't have an endless supply of money for this sadly. I have two and will fit the other later. Before fitting them I cleaned them and gave them a coat of waterproofing spray to try and make them more resistant to mould and dirt (all metal interiors tend to get a bit damp with condensation).
Custom rail made from original rails. The complete seats and rails were quite a few kg's lighter then the originals.
Interior so far. Safety devices half cage bolted in but not tightened up yet.
CDF short shifter.
OMP steering wheel.
Pedals.
Back outside and yes I am going to fit a "roof turd" (slang for a stuck on roof scoop for those not in know). But mine is going to function as I can't just have a non functioning stick on one. To make it work I could either pay £100's for a well overpriced original. Or I can knock one up myself. As looks on the inside don't matter and you won't see the outside when the scoops on I made my own for about £20.
New handbrake cables (I have two).
Back to the rear hubs and we have the handbrake mech on. Not complete yet as the struts are not bolted on but almost....
This is how far we are at the mo. Space savers on the fronts as I need to move the car about with dry steering a little and it will be a lot easier on skinny tyres.
Last edited by FMJ; 17 June 2016 at 12:37 AM.
#99
I would just plate unless they are really rotted away mate. Maybe new springs but the rest is solid and once it's cleaned and plated will be good as new. If the parts were cheap it would be worth getting new ones, but you will pay at least twice the price for new parts. I have no idea how much to plate as I did it all together but I would guess maybe £20? I used a place called derby plating that do mail order and a quick service with quality results.
#102
Unmapped 12.4s @ 105
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Fititngs
http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...y=&searchPart=
Shoes
http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...y=&searchPart=
About £20
Athough the price goes right up if you need new cables.
Last edited by mickywrx; 21 June 2016 at 07:59 PM.
#103
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Where on earth are you getting your prices from? Subaru?
Fititngs
http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...y=&searchPart=
Shoes
http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...y=&searchPart=
About £20
Athough the price goes right up if you need new cables.
Fititngs
http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...y=&searchPart=
Shoes
http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...y=&searchPart=
About £20
Athough the price goes right up if you need new cables.
So yes about £120
You didnt seriously think that i thought a few springs and couple of clips would cost £120 did you.
Do i seem like a complete retard lol
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#104
Unmapped 12.4s @ 105
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I'd never seen the complete set on ICP.
A couple of springs etc would be that much from Subaru.
£120 is excessive for what actually ends up needing replaced. In my experience, albeit limited, the only things that need replaced are the little pins and their cups, and the shoes wear out/fall to bits.
The rest cleans up and it's never seen.
#110
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Random question - did you find the rear arb mount bolts all to be ****? all four of mine have sheared the heads! Loving the thread and slowly copying some of it
#112
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Finished cleaning up the fuel tank today, spraying it this week
#114
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Enjoyable read mate and hats off to you for sticking at it I reckon you would give MacGyver a run for his money
Currently in the final stages of a tarmac Nova build and once finished I will be getting stuck into my UK2000 to fettle it for some track days and maybe a bit of Autocross
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Currently in the final stages of a tarmac Nova build and once finished I will be getting stuck into my UK2000 to fettle it for some track days and maybe a bit of Autocross
Nova build [URL="https://www.facebook.com/Swan-AVO-192928674123607/photos/?tab=album&album_id=299179113498562"]
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#115
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How did you / what did you get the hardbrake parts plated with? Im thinking of doing a similar thing with suspension bolts (ones that are not easily replaceable, rear lateral link bolt etc). Cheers
Ash
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#117
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cheers BPR. I'm not too bothered about the colour just want them looking new and rust prevention etc, rather than having to spend £££ on new parts, although thinking about it i wonder what the price comparison is like...
#118
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They need to be blasted & rust, dirt and contaminant free before plating but once that's done it's quite cheap to do. Most platers should be able to sort that too. My plating companies will only charge you a minimal charge for small parts as they'll put them in with larger jobs. I get things like brand new brake discs done before I install them and they last very well for years.