As requested, have included the bolt that replaces the stud and nut

 

Thank you very much.

 

The pillow bush arms make such a difference!!

as an aside and if you got hold of them, I think you can run VA sti arms on hatches also, they are the same pillow bush arm but with a different rear bush which has a slightly longer collar which would translate to even more caster. You'd also need to run the rear mounting bolt and the base plate for it...but that VA base plate is strengthened and then in turn would also you to run the subframe bracing that comes standard on them.

I'd love to get a hold of all those VA bits to see is if it actually doable because by eye everything seems to be compatible

 

Someone on NASIOC must have done it?

 

Bits arrived today and really happy with them, this has been a mod long in the planning. Thanks Gambit for the tip on the shipping, may plan another order now and thanks Don for part numbers as always, really appreciated.

 

Nice! im waiting on my control unit being delivered but hoping it should be here for next weekend!

Did you get it fitted yet?

And nope i can't find anyone who's fitted later VA bushed arms even in the US! I cross checked the base plates (bought both to check it) and they line up perfect...so I'm convinced it's doable

partsouq even sell the rear bushes seperate so you can retrofit VA bushes into the GV arm

GV bush
https://partsouq.com/search/all?q=20204FG000

VA bush
https://partsouq.com/en/search/all?q=20204VA000

You can see the longer collar/spacer spacer VA bush

 

If you convert to the high castor arm, you may have to change your front tie rod ends to the high castor ones with a kink in them. If it's possible......

 

Yes, the heater controls are in and work ok, will add a pic later.

 

Following good experiance with Amayama on the dash trim, I've done another order.

Pillow ball front arms and flange bolts
Front door weather strips
Plastic trims for rear doors where the window is (these were loose and rattly)
Vinyl sash for outside of front doors (have the usual rust bubbles under these)

 

I did a thing, looks odd, but it's growing on me. Scoop blanking plate and black zunsport scoop grill for sale.

 

I don't know what to make of you and that Irish fella; he's a bad influence on you.
But I guess that you've truly got the ultimate sleeper hatch now.
Id be terribly confused if that view came up in the mirrors and flew past me

 

I fear the bad influence goes both ways lol

 

only if you 'know' Subaru's, everyone else just thinks it another Lexus, BMW compact or whatever........

 

lot to be said for being able to slip about under the radar

it defo does

you'll notice the difference for sure with bonnet...no more front wheel lift/spin at 150mph

 

I was thinking there must be an aero advantage !

 

Every mph counts

 

"lot to be said for being able to slip about under the radar "
Paintwork and Tomei ti means this mode is unavailable on my car.

 

So last couple of weeks, coolant temp has been all over the place. Going up to 101, then quickly down to 80 and everywhere in between.

Heater blowing cold.

Still running great though.

Suspected thermostat, took out the RCM one, popped in hot water and sure enough, stuck closed.
Fuji one has gone in and normality is restored.

 

Can Checked gauges mounted in modified dash pod, this has been a long time coming due to delays with the pod, but I'm pretty happy with it.

 

I was also thinking of treating myself to something like this, tell me, is it worth the money?

 

I think it's important when tracking the car to have some critical info right in front of you.

Also, who doesn't love a few extra gauges.

Worth the money? Only you can decide.

soutcoastflocking for the pod (be prepared to wait) and CanChecked MFD15 Gen2 from wherever you can get them (always assuming you have the data available on canbus),

 

I've just swapped my Zero Sports single dash pod with Defi 60mm boost meter for a twin pod with oil temp and pressure. I'm very pleased as I cant see the point of a boost gauge compared with oil info

 

I agree boost is not as essential as it's made out to be, although it can be useful as a diagnostic (and reassurance) that you are achieving the desired boost pressure rather than over or under which could indicate issues.

 

Not much to report recently.

Rear brake pads were low, so changed those out for OEM brembo ones.

Car is on Nankangs for "summer" and track day, they are noticably noisy and tramline more.
There was a bit of a PS fluid leak, it seems to have stopped since using Lucas power steering stop leak.

I was planning to have the later pillow ball arns on by now, but garage booking fell through. Was also going to go back to STI gear shift.
Instead i have completely readjusted the CAE shifter and am happier with it for now, will make final decision on it after track.

 

if you do decide to go back STI setup then i was able to get this landed from japanparts for £345 inc taxes last month. not fitted as yet though

https://www.importcarparts.co.uk/pro...er-35010zr010/

 

Thanks Gambit.

I do have an STI one here in a box, although not the heavy duty version. I would probably swap the perrin bushes into that setup.

Update from the track day.

Car ran well, with a caveat that coolant temps were rising more than i wanted after several laps. This never happens on the road, i believe its due to the effect of the modine when the oil temp is raised. So remember, if you are expecting to pound round a track in an impreza don't have the modine on there.

 

oil cooler, no modine = track friendly ,zero issues with coolant temp

 

Thanks, Oil Cooler is present. Any issue with no modine with the oil being too cool on the road in winter?

 

Tbh doubt it will be ,warm winter last few years,this year i will park it up to avoid salt on new subframes and other parts

 

if your oil cooler is thermostatic controlled it shouldnt be a problem