KJD Mk1

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Any chance of a cutting off that money tree you have in the garden

Cannon Fodder

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Well in stages Simon, I'd have loved to have been able to hand the car over and pick it up when it had all been completed but it's having to be done in stages due to my money tree not always being forthcoming.

I wish I did have a money tree, luckily I bought the car at the right price (for me that is) and that's allowed me to carry out the modifications I wanted, at albeit in stages.

Cannon Fodder

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I'm now on the train back from having dropped off the car with Ryan for the rest of the planned works including the forged CDB engine build.

I'm expecting great things.

Peter Pan

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Good luck with the build Ty and looking forward to some nice picture updates of more shiny stuff soon

Cannon Fodder

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Thanks Jay, I'm looking forward to some pics myself as I can't wait to get it finished so that I can make some use of it - I just hope the anticipation doesn't outweigh the end result.

I've seen that happen and experienced it, you spend more time anticipating the end result and when it's finally completed it's an anticlimax.

Peter Pan

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From what I understand you've had your fair share of bad luck with the Spec C so finger's crossed everything will workout fine for you.

Infected by sti

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Sounds like the spec c all over again, gets tucked away, you get bored, comes back and it's sold

Cannon Fodder

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Cheers Jay.

No it got broken because it started doing this after engine 'issues'.



I would have happily have kept the car, but it just didn't make financial sense to throw around £6000 at the car to only really add £3000 to it's value.

KJD Mk1

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I take it the car will be back for the spring all ready to go ?

Cannon Fodder

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Hopefully well before that time Kev, I can't say I'm in a rush to use it anytime soon but yes well before the first shows of next year.

Cannon Fodder

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I picked up a set of Ecutek 800cc injectors which I won on a whim on an eBay auction for the princely sum of £94 including delivery, not too bad when they are around £450 brand new. I have to get them flow tested just to make sure they are 100% but I'm not expecting any problems.

Plus I bought from a member on here a Zerosports TMIC air splitter / deflector which channels the air intake from the bonnet scoop directly onto the TMIC which increases it's efficiency.

So it's lookiing likely that the car will be heading power wise towards the 450bhp region, the turbo choice will most probably be the new T36 unit which is being sold exclusively by EngineTuner.

So I'll be on the lookout now for some uprated headers and a more free flowing exhaust system.

bry with a y

Sounds like a good plan is coming together for your car, think the only route is the forged engine and you got a wolf in sheep's clothing with BHP figures nice!

bry with a y

Anymore mods for future?

The Stitcher

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And then he will sell it bry lol as we all know after a 20 page thread he sells up for the next project lol sorry ty I couldn't resist

Cannon Fodder

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The aim is to keep it looking factory whilst being able to give it the beans when I am in the mood.

Not really Bry, I cannot think of anything really - apart from the brakes and suspension that is.

You never know Lee but I have to say that this car suits my needs far more than any of the other models, it can be quiet and refined when needed but with a flick of the SI button it changes character.

Cannon Fodder

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I picked up a real bargain over the weekend a Mishimoto cold air induction kit, a real top quality setup and easily as good as K&N or other better known brands.

Plus also I should be picking up a set of Cosworth AP 356mm front brakes very soon, having more power is nice but being able to stop quickly is even better.

As a result of this I will soon be putting up for sale my front black Brembo STI brake setup including brand new Godspeed brake discs and Performance Friction brake pads.

Cannon Fodder

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The TMIC has come off and apart from the fins all being bent it's in surprisingly good condition, there is a fine mist of oil as you would expect which would seem to indicate that the VF48 turbocharger is in good overall condition.

The Sheep Worrier

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domino46

Good to meet you today ty and hope you like the new brakes

Cannon Fodder

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Thanks Steve, good to meet you as well, always nice to meet a fellow enthusiast.

Plus I'm looking forward to seeing how the brakes perform when the car is back on the road.

Cannon Fodder

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Thanks Rob.

Cannon Fodder

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So I've made the decision to uprate the fuel system to a parallel fuel rail setup, luckily Ryan has a set of CDF Racing top feed fuel rails spare so we are going to use them and the rest of the components will be coming from Torques.

I did have my concerns about re-using the standard fuel rails and pipe work and despite it being possible to handle the increased load imposed upon it I decided for safety to go ahead with the uprated parallel setup.

Here are some pics of my latest purchases - my Cosworth AP front brakes and my Mishimoto cold air induction kit.

KJD Mk1

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You will enjoy the AP's they are the muts nuts when it comes brakes.
What size disks are they, look quite big.

Now would be the time to have the bells refurbed if they are a little scabby

Cannon Fodder

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I agree with you Kev, I had AP 6 pot brakes on the Blobeye Spec C and they were fantastic.

Yes the bells are going to be painted black, they are the 355mm brakes and should look great behind the 19" Prodrive GT2 wheels which are also going to be gloss black.

big daz2

Looking good ty getting a nice little mod list going there. Mines still faster lol

The Sheep Worrier

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Great to catch up with you earlier ty, good to hear your I'm safe hands with your builder , the car will be spot on I'm sure.

See you soon

Cannon Fodder

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Thanks Daz, she's coming along nicely.

Bloody hell, looks like I'll have to give up my dream then.

Thanks Rob, yes it'll be on very good hands and with a specialist who gets back to their customers, and doesn't then as if by coincidence buy the very items that they were asked to offer advice on.

One thing for sure Rob they won't be getting any more business from me from this day on.

The Sheep Worrier

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"told you so".

Unfortunately customer service isn't one of the bul$hitters prioritys, however making himself (or trying to) look god is. You live and learn ay.

The Trooper 1815

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So, by my reckoning this will be sold by Rally Day next year

Cannon Fodder

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If it is then it will be the last Subaru I will own, my next performance car will probably have a flat six engine possibly turbocharged and sporting a German badge.