Nearly forgot a nice pic of the engine bay, Ryan (Prodriverules) did all the work on the car.

He's not just excellent at the bodywork side he wields a pretty nifty spanner as well.



Plus the all important dyno plot from the car's recent mapping session at Enginetuner, many thanks to Martyn, Alan and all the other staff there for their sterling work.

 

Stunning Ty, you can take full credit for that mate!

It's not just the cost that goes into it, imagination, planning, patience etc! Anyone can put wheels, brakes and exhaust on a car but that is the whole nine yards mate....pat on the back

Si

 

Thanks Si, I think we have all round out that patience is about the most important thing you can have when modifying any car.

Nothing every quite goes to plan and if it does then you are weary of something other spanner being thrown in later.

I appreciate the kind words, I have taken some guidance on the direction to take but it's not turned out too badly in the end.

 

No problem Ty,I love building theses scoobs and your one turned out rather well if I do say so myself

 

very nice, red looks so good on a spec C!

 

Looks stunning Ty, after seeing the teaser pics it's nice to see the finished product. Are there any plans for the calipers, seems a bit of shame having them mismatched.

 

😃 you knowes I loves her really 'Slim Jim'!!

Not long till the run now, be good to see her in her natural surroundings 😜👍

 

They are Sparco Prodrive seats, and they are staying bolted to my car Your welcome to look at them though

 

Thanks Ryan, you know there's more coming.

Thanks, although my car is blue the engine bay has just a hint of red.

Thanks Rich, I'm not going to paint the rear Brembo calipers as it doesn't bother me and I'm looking for a set of AP 4 pot rear brakes so they'll be easier to sell in the original gold.

 

Hopefully we'll be blessed with some decent weather for once as well.

You knew what I meant even if I didn't.

 

Cracking car, cracking bloke

 

Thanks H, nice to meet you the other day.

 

I know that you knew that I knew that you knew what you meant, don`t you

 

Of course, I know what you meant - and that is of course you can have them Ty, and for the price of £5.00 each delivered.

 

not my cupa tea im afraid looks naked without spoiler and scoop adn takes away from waht it is, but as long as you liek it then thats whats important

 

It would be a boring place if we all liked the same thing, I would point out that this Spec C model actually didn't come with a boot spoiler of any description from the factory.

I know what you mean about the scoop but underbonnet temps have improved considerably since the reverse vent was fitted.

I agree the scoop is an iconic part of the Impreza but the Chargespeed reverse vent is about the best vent on the market and really does it's job very well indeed. Another benefit is that the bonnet really doesn't flex at high speeds with the reverse vent fitted, with the scoop fitted you can see the bonnet move.

 

Looks nice Ty broo

 

Thanks Kas, what are your driving these days?

Have you sold the Blobeye and gone back to a classic now?

 

Yes thats right. Sold the Blob as the money was good & after a few months I started getting bored. Didn't take too long until i started the hunt. Came across a Type R stored away in a barn since it was imported in 2011, it needed some tlc & the price was a give away so thought why not?

Feels good being back in a GC8. Btw.. its blue! I thought I would never say this but it looks bloody gorgeous! Shines up nice.

 

Looks great mate. Quick question, what would a car like this be worth price wise.

 

I thought you had Kas, glad you found a real barn find.

Get some pics up on here or Facebook so I can have a good look, try and get to Rallyday at Castle Combe in September so we can have a good chin wag.

 

I did start to add up all the costs including the car at one point but I got frightened and I decided that I'd prefer not to know.

I've got all the receipts for what has been spent but I just plead ignorance of the grand cost, what I don't know can't worry me too much...

As a rule of thumb when it comes to modifying cars you start off with a budget but it always goes out of the window after not too long and you just open your wallet, then just watch the money fly away.

 

Sounds like a plan. Hopefully I should be able to.

For now I only got this pic, still has no owners & original Jap auction key ring!


Back to your thread, cars looking hard as always, hopefully we will have a good catch up at the event in Sep. Keep up the good work

 

Thanks Kas, would be great to meet up.

Your Type R is looking like a real peach of a car, that must have been a really good find.

 

Fair point mate, best not knowing then lol. Ok put another way, what would a good standard spec C roughly cost at this present time in the market.

 

I'd imagine around £10K or so but they are nearly all being bought up by buyers from the continent or the old eastern block countries.

I've sold an LM400 turbo and MAP DCCD controller to a guy from Lithuania, quick payment and no messing about unlike a lot of UK buyers.

All the rare or best modified cars leave never to grace our shores again.

 

Thanks for that info mate.

 

Just a drop in the ocean Ty

 

More like once the floodgates have been opened, you can forget seeing cash in your wallet more like.