It was really gross. Stoked with the results though and its good to be driving something with a more tied down feel again

 

You on FFOC too?

 

Hello mate...I've registered but not posted, do you use the forum?

 

Nice save on the focus mate.

 

Have just finally finished reading your epic project!!! (2.5 hours!)
My hat is off too you! an amazing build and an inspiration for other fellow wagon owner!

one quick ? what top spoiler do you have on the boot? really like the de-spoilered wagon look and the black accent bonnet and roof.

much respect ;-)

 

Cheers James, you sorted yours yet...should get the VXR cheap in this weather

 

gosh, 2.5hrs dedication...cheers

Just the OE top spoiler painted black to match the roof

 

Sweet, just for some reason it looks smaller. Really good job you've done!

 

cheers again, you wouldn't say that if you could see the pint job in the flesh

 

Come on Ian!! Where's the progress!!

Seriously though, hope you're well. Are you hoping to get much done over the Xmas break or is it on hold until next spring?

 

Alright Ross

Working over the break and its bloody freezing so will crack on in 2011...major pita sorted though: source a bumper which Zak is gonna pick up for me...just need to drip in and see Frayz and then its all about the engine...any car plans for next year?

 

Yep, tis bloody cold, glad I do not work outside!!

Any idea on when the engine may be ready to drop in?

No plans as such for mine, I'm hoping that game is all behind me and can hit the tracks.

Thats said, the temptation is there to fit a bigger turbo and/or fit one of the safety devices multi point cages as the car moves into an even more track bias setup.

 

not sure if I mentioned this earlier or not but when Zak stripped the MY05 JDM heads I was going to use he found cracks around the plug holes, not an uncommon problem but I've decided to use my WR1 heads instead as they are immaculate. I need to get them matched to the 2.5 bore though...happily Zak has been in touch with a very well known brand who are branching out into other marques...don't want to say who they are yet until we are happy with what they propose though. We are going to visit them and have a chat early next year.

Then its just rebuild time, I'm actually going to focus on this so it will be running for spring...be good to have a tear up on track with you

 

Ian, i can get your heads CNCd if you get stuck

 

Well known brand... intriguing! Good luck with that venture, always good to see a different approach!

Indeed it would! Although you would have to slow down to allow me to keep up!

 

Cheers Frayz...I've had that template in my car since the day after I saw you last, bit of an incident with a kerb but now I have the ST back together I'll give you a ring and meet up

 

Yeah, should be interesting!

Pfffttt not with just my 18g, I'll be watching your shapely rump disappear into the distance

 

Just finished reading all 28 pages, top thread

Got a feeling this is going to cost me

Odd question: what's the old building in the background of the Focus photo's?

 

No worries mate, bell me whenever and we'll get you sorted.

 

another glutton for punishment...investment in pleasure though

oddly they are taken at St Johns Hospital just before it closed down...I was born there

 

Ian have you found a front bumper yet ?

Could look cool in more sport guise ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Subaru-Impreza...item27b79db4b8

 

Cheers Stu, nearly brought one of those a couple of times in desperation...Zak picked up my bumper today though, sorted a new pair of P1 light covers too so its on

 

ha ha thats mine i offered it trails few weeks back but he was worried SY might be upset lol

P.S glad it getting on track again trails good luck with new year finish

 

I saw it and thought of you as they say

 

And as Sy runs a Lateral ic/rad combi which fits behind an uncut GL front bumper...my HKS would dangle underneath and look naff

 

hi trails just read through ur thread
u have done some work on this wagon
i have a legacy wagon and doing a few things and after reading this has give me a spur on to get it finished

 

cheers gfunk...get some pics up

 

when i 1st got it 5 years ago has changed a bit
will hoke out some new one s cheers

 

Top thread mate, good read, like the idea of getting rid of the roof bars, need to get rid of mine now, only had the car 2 weeks, lots to learn yet,

 

cheers Mark...its a slippery slope once you get started