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Collection coming up this tuesday Mark is having a new dyno setup installed. That should be done by tomorrow close. Few final details/ adjustments then hopefully tuesday we rock n roll
Just an update guys. I have pushed to next tuesday. There were a few niggles. So just trying to work through them. But it looks spot on, looking good. Will try and get some pics up later.
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Pete: no not massive, a little under power. Possible actuator spring needs changing or the sard sports cat downpipe needs to go. Yep new RR is certainly in. Mirrors, lip and mudflaps and grill are all on, Its 99% complete.
The sti genome gauge is also a fiddle as the sensors are too new and wires dont match either.
Pete: no not massive, a little under power. Possible actuator spring needs changing or the sard sports cat downpipe needs to go. Yep new RR is certainly in. Mirrors, lip and mudflaps and grill are all on, Its 99% complete.
The sti genome gauge is also a fiddle as the sensors are too new and wires dont match either.
I'd be interested to know if the downpipe is what's causing the issues as I am after a sports cat downpipe for my twinscroll GRB and unsure what to purchase.
Hi depending on what power your going for. I actually forgot about my sports cat and let it slip. It is ceramic coated and will potentially be up for sale if I go down that route. Realistically anything over 350bhp should really be straight through, At the topend the slightest restriction would have a little more affect than normal. Hence what im experiencing.
I also have to weight up, for the sake is another £400-500 worth the extra 5-10bhp?
Seems like forever since I have driven this car. I finally have it back. Having pick it up during rush hour I never really had the opportunity to test the car or try some of the power. The ride is actually reassuringly smooth and refined. The turbo spool up time has also changed, kicking in later. Although noticeable, but doesnt seem to be an issue for me. But no doubt the VF36 hybrid did spool much earlier.
The final figure on the dyno was 444.8bhp and around 370 torque. The initial run was around 431bhp. Mark was not happy with it, so made further adjustments. I am running a sard sports cat down pipe, ceramic coated. In the next 2-3 months I will be changing my downpipe and my sard one will be for sale.
Im going to drive it more in the next coming weeks. Get the feedback and possibly make adjustments to the suspension. GEO is not complete and will be getting done next week. I will also be getting the car detailed and a proper photo shoot. I also aim to track it twice this year. I dont think a Impreza is an ever finished project, I truly believe the vehicle will continue to evolve.
Credits:
Tom from Sprinting Hare JDM. Highly recommended for all supply of parts and genuine advise true advise.
Mark from TDR. For putting her altogether and putting up with all my various requests. Highly recommended for all subaru work. Top guys.
BN Europe Ltd: for supplying all the rare goodies on the car and completing the vision.
Revised spec:
Unofficial spec list:
Spec:
Engine:
Standard forged jdm 2.0 engine
6 Speed DCCD gearbox (standard)
Uprated rear differential
Custom true twin scroll Billet turbo. Using a Garret duel ball bearing core.
Turbosmart actuator
Injector Dynamics Injectors top feed 1050x
RCM induction kit
RCM parallel fuel rail kit + fpr
RCM track attack oil catch can kit
Process West top mount intercooler
Process West intercooler undertray
Original spec c battery clamp
STI oil filler cap
STI radiator cap
STI oil filter
STI red intercooler hose
Perrin crankshaft pulley
Samco coolant hose kit
Samco intake hose
Tomei stainless steel exhaust manifold – Ceramic coated
Sard sports cat downpipe – Ceramic coated
Tomei titanium cat back exhaust system
Intake blanking plate
Custom remap – by TDR Warwick Power:
Interior:
STI custom floor mats
STI titanium gear **** – Rare!
STI titanium key
Full Genuine Subaru S204 “Matt Black” dash setup with stereo blanks
Stereo and speakers removed
JDM frameless interior mirror
Original Prodrive steering wheel, fully retrimmed
HKB boss kit
Rare Sti Genome triple din gauge set
Fire extinguisher in boot
Exterior:
Speedline Type 2120 Motor sport wheels, 18x8” ET52
235/40/18 Advan AD08 R tyres
Custom down sized number plates
Genuine Subaru RA-R front grille – Rare!
Twin Hella horns in red
Rallytech 100% carbon fibre mirrors
STI wheel nuts inc locks
Full window tint
Zunsport grill black
TEIN bonnet dampers
Antenna blanking plate
Subaru wind deflectors
Suspension:
Polly Utherane bushes thoughout
Whiteline anti lift kit
KW clubsport coilovers, 2 way adjustable
Whiteline heavy duty font anti-roll bar
Whiteline heavy duty rear anti-roll bar
Whiteline heavy duty front & rear droplinks
STI front lower Yamaha damper chassis brace
STI rear upper Yamaha damper strut brace
Rear lower boot brace (strandard)
Whiteline droplink mount kit
STI carbon fibre front strut brace
Full geo alignment setup – pending
Brakes:
Front Alcon Motorsport brake calipers with custom 356mm PFC discs
Rear Alcon Motor sport brake calipers with alcon 343mm discs
Hel braided hoses black
Pagid RST3 brake pads all around
Drive-terrain:
Exedy Racing pink box clutch
Exedy Racing lightweight flywheel
STI quick/short shift lever assembly
STI Group N gearbox cradle bush kit
STI Group N pitch mount
STI Group N engine mount pair
STI Group N 6 speed gearbox mount
STI Group N gear lever support bush
STI Group N rear diff brace support
Hel braided clutch hose
Security:
Front and back black vue cameras
Smart track tracking system
Clifford cat 1 650 alarm
(I may have missed some things, will change accordingly)
Some pictures attached. They arent the best, but because its been a such a long time, you guys that are following will appreciate. Im exhausted for today and signing out. Pictures are sharp! Was using the new Huawei mate pro 20 phone. Its camera is insane.
Beauty! I saw this yesterday when I went to drop mine off.
Are these discs part of the Alcon kit? How much did it set you back if you don't mind me asking? PM if you prefer.
Last edited by fpan; 05 February 2019 at 07:19 PM.
Stunning H, glad you’ve got it back, the whole car just looks so right, I’d not change a thing, sits so well too.
I think your right. It does sit spot on. Happy days.
Originally Posted by fpan
Beauty! I saw this yesterday when I went to drop mine off.
Are these discs part of the Alcon kit? How much did it set you back if you don't mind me asking? PM if you prefer.
Its a complete Alcon motorsport brake kit all around. Front discs are custom PFC discs for a more superior performance. For the price I will me PM you lol. Mate thats a really nice shot you took there! I like!
Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO
Why does it come across like your not 100 percent happy mate
just kinda get that vibe from reading your post
car is savage btw
Sorry mate! 18hr days takes its toll on you. I was mid-shattered while writing up, my eyes were closing lol. I am happy, but cant really provide any solid feedback, I cruised down the motorway straight home. I gave it some on the dual carriage way, yep it goes! I was just tired. I suppose im only 32 but ive been around cars all my life. Subaru is my serious passion. My daily is quicker than this lol. BUT I love subarus inside out! maybe with age excitement wears out? But im a happy chappy
Just a catch up and update. Have the car back almost a month now. I tend to use it over the weekend if time allows. As you can imagine ive waited such a long time to finally getting close to how I actually want the vehicle, so have been driving it more often.
Feedback: This is really now a great package. It pulls in very gear insanely brutal acceleration, often bouncing off the rev limiter before straight into next gear. Personally I struggled with handling at first. The geo was not done and way out! So inorder to make the vehicle was perfect on geo setup, I added new whiteline camber bolts front and rear, including whiteline front bump steer correction kit.
Finally did the geo based on a fast road set up. A line in dudley are highly recommended. I can tell you its night and day difference! The car is now fully aligned and handles amazing, taking high speed corners for fun. As a close friend mentioned, it inspires confidence. Bare in mind this car is a great package out the factory. Its now far superior, more encouraging and the power setup is just about right. It dyno'd around 444.8bhp which im very happy with.
One of the main downfalls was the ride and handling prior to geo setup. Thats now completely taken care. I have a slight concern over down pipe as its a sard sports cat downpipe. Its potentially a tiny bit restrictive. Im a little cautious its not the best setup for this turbo. So im having a new RCM open neck straight through downpipe, will getting is ceramic coated just like the current down pipe. Current down pipe will be up for grabs just after end of march.
Im hoping with a tweek and change of downpipe with map sensor upgrade should see me closer or above 450bhp.
Future plans for now, enjoy it, track it and keep on top of the detailing side of things. If and when the engine ever decides to give up, that will be the next chapter to further evolve the power and engine.
Im happy for now and really enjoying whenever I get to take it out.
Thanks for everyone's comments, support and following.
Will upload some pictures soon.
Thanks guys.
Last edited by harry007; 26 February 2019 at 12:09 PM.
Great write up that Harry, glad you’re enjoying the car now. I must get my GEO done and they sound very knowledgeable and professional so I may take mine to them.
Great write up that Harry, glad you’re enjoying the car now. I must get my GEO done and they sound very knowledgeable and professional so I may take mine to them.
Thanks. I great underestimated the difference a correct geo setup can make. Well worth it, they are 60 miles round journey for me, but worth it.
Originally Posted by ZANY
Fresh updated pics Harry?
superb write up as said above glad you got it how you want it
Thanks. Adding some now. However will have a proper pictures coming soon.
Originally Posted by AbbasSTI
Any graphs Harry? Great to see your happy with the car
very jealous
23 January 2019, 10:42 PM
Mark is having a new dyno setup installed. That should be done by tomorrow close. Few final details/ adjustments then hopefully tuesday we rock n roll
I will rule it down to just being completely exhausted. Gonna get some rest gents. Just one of those days...
