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see you have misted the point it wasn’t about being right or wrong it was about someone else’s opinion of the value of there car which is his right !!!!!!!!
When the dogs bark you leave them barking in the corner.
Hi all hope your all well. Cars back out of storage as is annually and put away for winter.
Made some minor changes nothing major.
Changed out the Advan AD08R tyres. I dont think im every going to track the car. So made sense t change to everyday good tyre. Ended up with some Michelin PS4's. Has excellent experience with them on the M5 and GTR.
Have removed the rear seats almost 3 years ago. The space was looking rather blank, so now its got a compete carbon fire wall, shelf and seat base. Finishes it off nicely.
Front number changed for a brand new one just out of choice because the other had one tab broken. Call me fussy.
Finally went back to Marks at TDR for just dyno run, few adjustments and changed coil packs for good measure.
and finally a good clean!
Went for spirited drive this evening. Amazing reception wherever it went. Good to be behind the wheel of Subaru again!
It looks great but personally I'd raise the suspension a bit to get more travel.
I do agree. Mark has been un happy on much I asked to lower it by. Just a die hard old habit of mind. First thing I ever do is lower the car lol, It does rub ever so slightly on full lock sometimes. Id be lucky if I do more than 500 miles this year.
After being sold nearly 2 years ago, been in storage for 2 years, less than 400 miles covered, I have taken back ownership of the spec c type ra. Feels like a time warp, car is in the same exact condition almost untouched. Just glad to have it back. Sitting aside with with S206 NBR.
Engine:
Standard forged jdm 2.0 engine
Custom true twin scroll Billet turbo. Using a Garret duel ball bearing core. Funkmotorsport turbo blanket
Turbosmart actuator
Injector Dynamics Injectors top feed 1050x
RCM induction kit
RCM parallel fuel rail kit + fpr
RCM track attack oil catch can kit RCM high grip tensioner RCM aircon delete kit RCM complete exhaust system – Ceramic coated Cosworth timing belt
Process West top mount intercooler
Process West intercooler undertray Gold heat reflective tape for intercooler Undertray modified for efficiency
Original spec c battery clamp
STI oil filler cap
STI radiator cap
STI oil filter
Perrin crankshaft pulley
Samco black coolant hose kit
Samco black intake hose Samco black intercooler hose Samco black turbo intake pipe.
Intake blanking plate
Custom remap – by TDR Warwick Power: 448.4bhp New thermostat Mishimoto Radiator + Fans
Interior:
STI custom floor mats
STI titanium key STI genome triple gauges - Gauges now removed, no stereo only blanking plates STI foot pedals STI carbon gear pattern sticker
Full Genuine Subaru S204 “Matt Black” dash setup with stereo blanks
Stereo and speakers removed
JDM frameless interior mirror Sparco 350mm Suede Steering Wheel
Prodrive Steering Quick release kit
HKB boss kit
Fire extinguisher in boot Billet roof latch handle
Exterior:
Speedline Type 2120 Motor sport wheels, 18x8” ET52 235/40/18 Micheline MP4S Tyres better for daily use Speedline centre caps STI wheel nuts inc locks STI fuel cap STI front lip spoiler STI rear spoiler, custom painted Custom Tinted number plates
Genuine Subaru RA-R front grille – Rare! L'aunsport front & rear pink badges
Twin Hella horns in red OEM folding mirrors for better visibility
Full window tint
TEIN bonnet dampers
Antenna blanking plate
Subaru wind deflectors RPG Carbon fibre gurney flap RPG Carbon fibre bonnet scoop - Replaced with OEM APR Carbon fibre plate holder Zunsport front lower grill Phillips X-treme LED headlight kit - Now replaced with PIAA LED Kit from Japan
Maxton style side skirts removed from previous owner.
Suspension:
Polly Utherane bushes throughout
KW clubsport coilovers, 2 way adjustable Whiteline anti lift kit
Whiteline heavy duty font anti-roll bar
Whiteline heavy duty rear anti-roll bar
Whiteline heavy duty front & rear droplinks Whiteline droplink mount kit Whiteline front bumper steer correction kit
STI front lower Yamaha damper chassis brace
STI rear upper Yamaha damper strut brace STI carbon fibre front strut brace
Rear lower boot brace (standard)
Full geo alignment setup – fast road settings
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 6 Speed DCCD gearbox (standard) Uprated Cusco rear differential DSS carbon fibre propshaft - Removed not very reliable
CAE short shifter in black
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
Cat 5 smart tracker
Clifford cat 1 650 alarm
Otherwise not much has changed. The drive is well balanced, sharp, directional, holds the road very well. Turbo spools very early on, and pulls strong to red line, the full RCM exhaust sounds well, previously had the Tomei system, whilst very loud, the RCM sounds better IMO. Flew through MOT, no advisories. For me its great value for money at the buy back amount, you simply couldnt build this now, for the money you would just get a base car from Japan. Prices are soft at the moment overall. But this is a turn key car, smooth, reliable and plenty of fun on the open road. Very happy to have it back.
The S206 on the other hand is silent, like a lexus, makes a great town car.
I had Rcm turbo back exhaust sounds really nice that, a lot money in this car with very good parts,similar to mine jdm spec
Yours is twin entry turbo me thinks ,graph does not looking best but its on oem 2.0l than not bad.
Did You swap headers to oem?
Rad and fans is a downgrade,oem fans are best.
Last edited by JdmSti2006; Aug 1, 2025 at 02:10 PM.
The Hawkeye RA is defo one I would like to get hold of one day when I move away from my heavily modified GR Yaris.
Cheers,
Phil
The Yaris GR has been on my radar for sometime. Very popular, speaking to Litchfields, they get them in all the time for upgrades. Very desirable and great handling, fun.
Originally Posted by JdmSti2006
I had Rcm turbo back exhaust sounds really nice that, a lot money in this car with very good parts,similar to mine jdm spec
Yours is twin entry turbo me thinks ,graph does not looking best but its on oem 2.0l than not bad.
Did You swap headers to oem?
Rad and fans is a downgrade,oem fans are best.
Yes twin scroll, I think the power delivery and graph has changed since, TDR has been tinkering with it over time. Oddly it drivers really great, and pulls well and strong. Its got Tomei Headers if I believe and they ceramic coated in black.
Your right, but it was not my choice, new owner had an issue with the rad and had opted for Mishimoto stuff.
Originally Posted by Dave Y
very nice. I am looking to get back into Subaru in the next couple of months .A car like this would tick all the boxes
I have no direct intention to sell it, but a strong offer may sway me. As I also have my eyes on a S207.
Not really will tick all of them,laggy it is ,needs 2.1l engine or billet vf36 turbo
I had a VF36 billet before. But it was excellent on spool up, but down the rev range, it was pushing itself too much and power was just not there on the top end. Great for quick sprints though.
for now lol.
