building my 97 impreza into a 2.5 race machine

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Dec 11, 2009 | 09:59 PM
  #451  
Quote: cheers si, will see yhou after christmas plus bit of an up date and i have bought a set of carbon dtm type mirrors but they are not the wrc ones so will get some pics when fitted
There are some WRC carbon replicas on ebay for £170 lee
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Dec 11, 2009 | 10:12 PM
  #452  
Quote: There are some WRC carbon replicas on ebay for £170 lee
cheers calv but I'm liking the one's i have as they are like red2's mirrors
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Dec 11, 2009 | 11:38 PM
  #453  
In total Impreza this month I notice
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Dec 13, 2009 | 08:31 PM
  #454  
Quote: In total Impreza this month I notice
Some nice pics of the car on the Total Impreza article, my congratulations to the photographer.

It was nice to see your hard work on show for all to see.
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Dec 13, 2009 | 09:30 PM
  #455  
Quote: Some nice pics of the car on the Total Impreza article, my congratulations to the photographer.

It was nice to see your hard work on show for all to see.
cheers ty
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Dec 25, 2009 | 12:12 AM
  #456  
bit of an up date on the car i have just got my hands on a mint flock dash board so will post some pics of that and fitting soon

i also fitted a set of carbon mirrors and have just put money down on a new newtronic dccd controller , i will be getting it after Christmas and then the task of fitting it

also fitted the anti lag wire with a toggle on/off switch by hand brake and also now fitted air temp sensor for the simtek so will get some pics of that too

and get pics of the the new pipe work for air filter as the silicone one was sucking shut also modified my oil catch tank and drilled hole for breather and changed pipes to 15mm inlet

and almost forgot when dash is out i will be trimming some panels under dash to match
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Dec 29, 2009 | 08:28 PM
  #457  
pic's of carbon mirrors fitted



anti lag switch fitted by handbrake with on / off toggle



pic's of the hard pipe i had to make up as the silicone one was sucking shut but think it turned out ok





and a pic of the oil catch tank that i modified to take two inlets instead of just one 15 mm and made a breather at the top



and a quick pic of the dash before i take it out to fit my flocked dash and will also be retrimming some trim if i have time



flock dash ready to go in



hopfully have the dccd controler before all goes back in too
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Dec 29, 2009 | 11:31 PM
  #458  
Just read thru the whole thread. Hats off 2 u. 1 word STUNNING.
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Dec 30, 2009 | 12:07 AM
  #459  
i keep coming back to look at this

the whole car looks amazing and sits perfectly. lovely
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Dec 30, 2009 | 08:36 PM
  #460  
thanks guys got the dccd controller today thanks to bluerigster all new and ready to go so will fit this when dash is out had a read of the manual and it has some great features like the launch mode etc.. and alot more adjustments than a standard controller can do will get some pics of stripping and fitting dash and controller soon as i have five Min's to get down the garage

pic of dccd controller

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Dec 31, 2009 | 07:40 PM
  #461  
got to work on the dash this afternoon and managed to get it out and get flocked dash in place





will finish it off tomorrow and start to fit the dccd controller
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Jan 1, 2010 | 12:15 PM
  #462  
Loving the carbon mirrors mate.

What is the engine spec?
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Jan 1, 2010 | 01:39 PM
  #463  
Flocking great there Lee
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Jan 1, 2010 | 02:12 PM
  #464  
Hats off you Lee (I put a hat on especially to take off )

Awesome write up!! Wish I had the knowledge to have done mine myself!!

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Jan 1, 2010 | 08:17 PM
  #465  
Quote: Loving the carbon mirrors mate.

What is the engine spec?
hi mate the engine spec is

semi closed 2.5 '04 - '06 USDM Sti block
manley forged pistons/rings
manley forged rods
wrx sti rear thrust crank
ARP rod bolts
ARP head studs
ACL race bearings
reverse manifold
Kakumei GT Spec Headers & Up-pipe wrapped
parallel fuel rail conversion
high flow cnc fuel rails
Roger Clarke 10ml spacers
Roger Clarke modified oil pump
Roger Clarke waterpump
Roger Clarke N&N air filter and cone
Apexi avcr boost controller
simtek with anti lag mapped by Jolly Green Monster running 1.5 bar boost
Apexi turbo timer
hybrid front mount intercooler
Baileys ventura dump valve
open neck down pipe 3" through
blitz nur spec r rear back box 3" to 4 1/2" slashed
blitz nur spec center section thats bean modified to a true 3"
lateral performance MD321S turbocharger
custom inlet pipe
lateral performance modified flow tested 930cc injectors
carl davey injector adaptors
Goodridge -6an braided fuel lines
Walbro 225 fuel pump
fuel lab pressure regulator
wrc type baffled sump
Roger Clarke lightweight alloy pulley's
type ra metal cam pulleys
Blue silicon hose's samco/sfs etc..
k&n breather fillters
oil catch tank modified
alloy race radiator
Sytec hi flow motorsport fuel filter
Crome fuse box/battery cover/air intake pipe/oil cap
forge motorsport crome header tank
blitz 1.3bar rad cap
ngk laser platinum pfr7b sparkplugs
group N engine mounts

sorry if it's in to much detail as i just copy and pasted it from my full spec list i have
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Jan 1, 2010 | 08:21 PM
  #466  
Quote: Flocking great there Lee
got to trim some panels and seats to match si

Quote: Hats off you Lee (I put a hat on especially to take off )

Awesome write up!! Wish I had the knowledge to have done mine myself!!

cheers fella
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Jan 2, 2010 | 12:48 AM
  #467  
you will never stop, lol, ever, hence its a stunning car, pictures dont do it justice
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Jan 2, 2010 | 06:19 PM
  #468  
cheers mate an d hope everything is ok with yours

bit of an up date

dash in and most fittings are back on but not all as i need to fit dccd

the center console had screw marks on the side so instead of getting a new one i recovered it in suede and done some stitching in blue to match the trim also cut the *** lighter and *** tray out and cut a panel out of some carbon i had left in the garage ready to fit the dccd screen and thumb wheel

not best pics as the first two make the dash look charcoal and different colour to the panel i trimmed





this last pic shows the true colour and match to dash which is not far off

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Jan 2, 2010 | 06:25 PM
  #469  
looking good lee, loving the suede touch.
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Jan 3, 2010 | 01:06 AM
  #470  
Nice spec Lee

Do you plan to track and sprint it?
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Jan 3, 2010 | 11:22 AM
  #471  
If you dont mind me asking, where did you get your gear lever surround ( the part that clamps the leather gaiter to the centre console)? As in the pic you have with your anti lag switch.
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Jan 3, 2010 | 11:34 AM
  #472  
this is looking great wish i had the knowledge 2 do an engine at that spec good work
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Jan 3, 2010 | 05:23 PM
  #473  
Flocking hell Lee is there no part of this car thats not been modded

Nice work fella
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Jan 3, 2010 | 08:31 PM
  #474  
don't know how but it keeps getting better!!!
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Jan 3, 2010 | 09:09 PM
  #475  
Nice job again Lee, are your never satisfied?

You should draw quite a crowd at PCAD in April.
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Jan 3, 2010 | 09:32 PM
  #476  
Hello mate, Im new on here and i have a 2000 standard P1 and i had a little accident last nyt, i have seen the pics of your front bumper and its the same so was just wondering where you got it from.....? would be much help. look forward to hearing from you. thanks
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Jan 3, 2010 | 10:30 PM
  #477  
Quote: If you dont mind me asking, where did you get your gear lever surround ( the part that clamps the leather gaiter to the centre console)? As in the pic you have with your anti lag switch.
scoobyworld.com

Quote: Hello mate, Im new on here and i have a 2000 standard P1 and i had a little accident last nyt, i have seen the pics of your front bumper and its the same so was just wondering where you got it from.....? would be much help. look forward to hearing from you. thanks
its a standard 99 model bumper with sebion p1 carbon splitter

Quote: Nice job again Lee, are your never satisfied?

You should draw quite a crowd at PCAD in April.
cheers mate
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Jan 3, 2010 | 10:44 PM
  #478  
Quote: this is looking great wish i had the knowledge 2 do an engine at that spec good work
cheers fella

Quote: Flocking hell Lee is there no part of this car thats not been modded

Nice work fella
im tring my best to find things to do kev

Quote: don't know how but it keeps getting better!!!
thanks mate

been doing a bit tonight and removed my apexi turbo timer ready to sell on.

the carbon panel i rigged up never went to plan as when i made the hole for the dccd controler it made the gel coat look rough on the edges and slight gaps so ended up trimming it with the suede and looks great i must say so will get pics up soon as plus i will also be giving my back shelf the suede make over
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Jan 3, 2010 | 10:51 PM
  #479  
Quote: Nice spec Lee

Do you plan to track and sprint it?
i might try a track day and maybe something like run it up the strip at pod but we will see
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Jan 3, 2010 | 11:18 PM
  #480  
Quote: i might try a track day and maybe something like run it up the strip at pod but we will see
I'll keep an eye on your progress on the strip
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