1994 Version Sti RA.... Restoration Project.
20 September 2013, 08:47 PM
#933
Cheers Micky and the mission is a success 
Sure did Joe and I've not long got back home, couple of little glitches sorted which I knew there would be because until you drive it you don't know.
I have to say though even being in shall I call it running in mode it's the best Subaru I've driven, I can't quite explain why but I'm sure you know.
Sure did Joe and I've not long got back home, couple of little glitches sorted which I knew there would be because until you drive it you don't know.
I have to say though even being in shall I call it running in mode it's the best Subaru I've driven, I can't quite explain why but I'm sure you know.
20 September 2013, 09:51 PM
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21 September 2013, 07:43 PM
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Simon the car is a credit to u fella, looks awsom 
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After our chat today im looking forward to getting stuck into mine,
So im going into hibernation now an hopfully catch up with u nxt show season
.After our chat today im looking forward to getting stuck into mine,
So im going into hibernation now an hopfully catch up with u nxt show season
21 September 2013, 08:09 PM
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I won a lot of new friends today.... I've had a busy day what a day very very busy and still doing a few small jobs on the car when I got there this morning. The car behaved perfectly without any problems as such I am pleased to say, ok my management light re appeared but I know what it is now it's the sensor in the headers so I had a steady drive off boost which I was more than happy to do, in fact I was going to drive like that anyway as what's important now is to simply add a few miles and then spanner check the car.
Plan now is to return the car to Ace in the morning and leave it there for a check over and full wheel alignment as I'm just running an approx set up initially. One small point is the car is still riding quite high on the springs, it could do with dropping around another 20mm I feel
Great to meet everyone today that came to look at the car... Cheers all
One criticism today was from Kev he said my lights need sorting out, I assumed they were out of alignment but he said they looked like miners candles
21 September 2013, 08:36 PM
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Looks amazing work. Hope its just in the photos but the wings look very off to the doors. Bet your glad to be driving it now after all the blood sweat and tears you have put into it.
21 September 2013, 08:59 PM
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22 September 2013, 08:41 AM
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A little different to where it was Dylan hopefully that will inspire you to get yours in the workshop...
I'll get a depth gauge on the car to see what I have to play with first and then I know where I am..... I've got the kit here so I'll be looking forward to having a go.
Joe I'm running Type R struts and I was advised the spring where also standard for those, the springs were black in colour but I could see no markings on them.
I know this is a really rough measurement but I'll measure floor to highest point on the wheels arch and see what that is. 215/40/17 tyres are fitted, I can't remember if yours are the same.
Options.... And I was going to say Eibach
hopefully that will inspire you to get yours in the workshop... I'll get a depth gauge on the car to see what I have to play with first and then I know where I am..... I've got the kit here so I'll be looking forward to having a go.
I know this is a really rough measurement but I'll measure floor to highest point on the wheels arch and see what that is. 215/40/17 tyres are fitted, I can't remember if yours are the same.
Options.... And I was going to say Eibach
22 September 2013, 01:40 PM
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Damn Steve I missed you yesterday then ! I had a busy morning to say the least and managed to get a walk around after lunch but you may have left by then I could not see the cars. Pleased you liked it, I've still got a bit to do yet and when I get to the first show next year I'm hopeful it will look different again.
Cheers it's been a good team effort I have to say
Cheers it's been a good team effort I have to say
22 September 2013, 01:45 PM
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Joe these measurements don't really mean a lot they were rough on my driveway, when it's on level ground on the ramp I'll get them from the sills to the floor (jacking points) plus since my tyres are a 40 wall it does make for a larger arch gap. For now centre of wheel floor to arch its 652mm front and 635mm rear but when I get a true measurement I'll post it up.
22 September 2013, 05:03 PM
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Followed Simon to Combe yesterday and he was in my mirror on the way home, the car has real road presence and looks damn fine 
Great to have it in convoy with Glenn's S204, all 3 pack quite a punch on the road
As for the lights just add that to the list of " to do" items as they look like a couple of glow wormsperhaps in time a bulb upgrade is in order.
That's small fry though, the car is superb
It's the bomb
Great to have it in convoy with Glenn's S204, all 3 pack quite a punch on the road
As for the lights just add that to the list of " to do" items as they look like a couple of glow worms
perhaps in time a bulb upgrade is in order. That's small fry though, the car is superb
It's the bomb
22 September 2013, 08:19 PM
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Followed Simon to Combe yesterday and he was in my mirror on the way home, the car has real road presence and looks damn fine
Great to have it in convoy with Glenn's S204, all 3 pack quite a punch on the road
As for the lights just add that to the list of " to do" items as they look like a couple of glow wormsperhaps in time a bulb upgrade is in order.
That's small fry though, the car is superb
It's the bomb
Great to have it in convoy with Glenn's S204, all 3 pack quite a punch on the road
As for the lights just add that to the list of " to do" items as they look like a couple of glow worms
perhaps in time a bulb upgrade is in order. That's small fry though, the car is superb
It's the bomb
I'm pleased the car looks good on the road, it was a steady old drive but it needed to be with the car only just being bolted back together but a very very enjoyable one Glow worms Kev yes I need a set of bulbs just need to know what code numbers I need that's an easy one.Don't forget Kev we have a rolling photo shoot on offer that I am looking forward to for sure
I'm expecting the car to be at Ace for a week or so then I'm really looking forward to a little B road excursion
23 September 2013, 07:03 PM
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One of the local lads is a very good photographer, he took a few shots of mine Saturday but the light was not good for pictures.... We needed some sunshine but I'm really pleased how the car looks on Shaun's pictures I have to say.
Next job is to order some new trim parts and clips without thinking about it then in the winter I'll get the grill, mirrors and metal trim around the rear side windows off for a refresh ready for the spring.
Next job is to order some new trim parts and clips without thinking about it then in the winter I'll get the grill, mirrors and metal trim around the rear side windows off for a refresh ready for the spring.
23 September 2013, 07:25 PM
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Thanks chaps I'm pleased the car looks good on the road, it was a steady old drive but it needed to be with the car only just being bolted back together but a very very enjoyable one Glow worms Kev yes I need a set of bulbs just need to know what code numbers I need that's an easy one.
Don't forget Kev we have a rolling photo shoot on offer that I am looking forward to for sure
I'm expecting the car to be at Ace for a week or so then I'm really looking forward to a little B road excursion
I'm pleased the car looks good on the road, it was a steady old drive but it needed to be with the car only just being bolted back together but a very very enjoyable one Glow worms Kev yes I need a set of bulbs just need to know what code numbers I need that's an easy one.Don't forget Kev we have a rolling photo shoot on offer that I am looking forward to for sure
I'm expecting the car to be at Ace for a week or so then I'm really looking forward to a little B road excursion
Yes looking forward to the rolling photo shoot, always want to get this done.
I have planned a few runs out in the twistys in order to get a few enjoyable miles under your belt.
One of which is locks garage where they do the biggest ice cream for a pound you will ever see.
They also happen to sell V Power too
23 September 2013, 08:09 PM
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It's on stilts, just like mine.
Measure from the arch to the middle of the centre caps.
Mine, from the arch to the middle of the centre caps are.
Fronts are 330mm, and the rears are 340mm.
Are yours the 50mm insert dampers? Eibach Pro's don't lower with them it appears, my Tein spring will be going back on.
Measure from the arch to the middle of the centre caps.
Mine, from the arch to the middle of the centre caps are.
Fronts are 330mm, and the rears are 340mm.
Are yours the 50mm insert dampers? Eibach Pro's don't lower with them it appears, my Tein spring will be going back on.
23 September 2013, 08:51 PM
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Stick your hand in through the springs and push one of the dirt covers up.
50mm inserts are near to the same size as the damper body.
50mm inserts are near to the same size as the damper body.