looks brill,


have yo actually got it now?

 

No, it`s going on the boat about now; don`t know how long it takes even.

 

Awesome fella, that's well nice......

 

blinkin eck.. you'll have a nice Xmas present then

 

I don't mnd the red mudflaps, with red overlays would tie in nicely and be a nice contrast.

 

Different and I actually feel strangely drawn to it, not sure I could live with it, but that said one of my favourite Subarus is a Yellow S202, think I would actually sell my left nut for one.

I bet there was a rather large moment of trepidation before you pulled the trigger.

Me likey.

 

Yeah....still not sure, but time will tell. Probably won`t have it for long, as have been unwell since ordering in sept, and have to change direction job wise

 

Beautiful!
I want one

 

Shipped on Friday, ETA 18th March

 

You know the weathers bad over there at the mo for shipping?

Just watch a live webcam on board a ship bring cars to the UK!!

 

^ You horrible git!!!

Quite funny though

 

But they told me they would pack it in a container of cotton wool!

 

Awesome...Best colour IMO

I was very close in Nov/Dec to buying either a Saloon or Hatch Spec C, even placed a bid on one. In the end changed my mind and bought a 2013 BMW M3 Comp Pack. But I do think the Spec C's & JDM Sti's get under your skin when you've had a few!!! I can see myself in a couple of years bringing over either a Hatch Spec C or maybe a 2015 JDM Sti or special edition?

 

What`s an alternative tyre to Potenza re70`s ? Will 235 40 18 Nankang ns2r fit as oe is 245 40 18. Any others recommended , bit better for wet ? Thanks for comments.

 

googled it.. it's in here!!!!!

 

Any premium tyre in 245/40/18 will be fine, try and go for the stiffer side wall / higher load rating version though in whatever one you choose, seems to work better with AWD.

 

There are a few guys on the "Show us you hatch" thread. There's a cosworth and R205 owner both on there. Might be worth asking them as i'd like to know the answer as well..

Everything i've read about the R205 mentions the potenzas and the wheels on your look very similar to the R205

 

The potenzas, I thought were developed for Subaru for the previous generation Imprezas. The Dunlop SP600 were designed in conjunction with Subaru for the hatch (at least in the USA). They get mixed reviews though. Personally I like Michelin Super Sports on mine but as said above as long as you choose a premium tyre with extra load you won't go far wrong.

 

Some light reading for you Benji

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/07/s...n-still-not-c/

http://www.evo.co.uk/subaru/impreza/...u-impreza-r205

http://www.supercars.net/cars/3785.html

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/subaru/...u-impreza-r205

 

Cheers for that. I'm no expert and happy to be corrected. Your links are specifically R205 though. I thought the conversation was Hatches in general (or at least JDM). Litchfield imports have updated their site now so I can't link it for you but they used to recommend the use of Conti, Michelin Super sports or Dunlop SP600 on their hatches. Incidentally the SP600's were fitted to some GTR's as standard. The OP also mentioned better wet weather performance something the Bridgestones lack.

 

http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/S...ru_08_handling

Found it!

 

Thanks for the tyre advice; I currently run Goodyear *** eagle f2`s, with no complaints, but am considering Nokian z line`s, which have some of the highest ratings in Europe. Their winters are excellent.

 

Sorry Benji. Didn't mean to sound like an ****. Same stuff for the spec C though

http://www.evo.co.uk/subaru/impreza/...wrx-sti-spec-c

Did a little search for them a couple of months ago and struggled to find them. I think openeo had some though

http://www.evo.co.uk/subaru/impreza/...wrx-sti-spec-c

 

I'm considering having some uniroyals on my GT2 19s later this year. Good wet grip rating which in this country is all year round lol
Plus for 19s they're not had on price at about 100 a corner.

They may wear a bit quicker but I only do 3k a year and that includes swapping to 17s at the end November till around April the following year. That means theyll late me a while 😄

 

I use Nokian WR's on my winter wheels and they are great but never tried their summer tyres.


Mark, no problem mate, no offence taken.

 

Silver spec c GRB for sale on ebay 52000 miles looks good,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...wAAOSwuAVWuiMU
Sorry dont know how to post link

 

Very nice car.... prob the only Impreza that I would replace my S-GT with. Prefer that yellow one though

 

Very nice, really like it in yellow

 

My white 20th Anniversary sti hatch lands from Japan in 2 weeks, can't wait now after reading this thread. Getting SVA'd ASAP then front mount, Owens turbo and the chevron fast road set up. Hoping for around 450 BHP. Going to be my daily for a bit.

 

Got any pictures, Darren ? You know it`s the rules!