Looking good mate can't wait to see it for real as loved your black one , use it and enjoy it for what it is

See you about soon mate

 

Thanks Simon.

Thanks Lee, I might just have it back before Xmas but like I've said it'll only be parked up until the spring.

If we have a run over Xmas though it might just make an appearance.

 

mmm a run at christmas sounds good

 

I am up for it, I will have to check the dates over the Xmas / New Year period.

 

Not too much has happened with the car as yet, I have sourced some genuine Subaru JDM tax disc holders plus a lightweight crankshaft pulley to add to the nice stash of parts I have waiting fitment to the car.

All the service items have arrived from AS Performance, all that remains that I need to source are some genuine Subaru door window deflectors but they can wait until next pay day.

I am in no rush to get the car on the road (yet) as I will only be parking it up over the worst of the winter weather.

 

I've now sourced and ordered a set of genuine Subaru wind deflectors.

 

Sounds like its coming together nicely. Can't wait until next year comes around to get another Scooby.

 

I hope that's it in terms of outlay on parts and accessories, what are you planning on getting Rich? I'd imagine a Forester or Legacy estate?

 

Nope, was thinking a classic sti 1999 onwards. Was tempted with swisstony's sport as a stop gap but have decided to wait.

I was originally looking at a Scorpion CVRT but they a squeeze for a 6ft tall large bloke!! (and the small task of getting category H driving license)

 

This Scorpion CVRT would have got you noticed.

 

That will need hell of a set of mudflaps !! Cool though Glad all your bits are getting together Tyron, It's gonna be great

 

Thanks Simon, work should be starting on my car this week / weekend so look out for more updates soon.

 

Bit of an update.

I'm seriously considering selling the S202, I'm not too sure yet whether it'll be as is at the moment or getting the car 'completed' in terms of the minor paintwork issues, fully serviced and minor modifications having been carried out (in other words all the work I had planned having been carried out).

It's just down to really a lack of interest of my part, no other reason and I certainly don't need to sell the car as I could sit on it indefinitely if I needed to.

I may consider with PX or swop with cash either way (dependant on the car) on the following:

Evo 8/9
Skyline R32/33/34GTR
Audi Quattro
Escort Cosworth
Sierra Cosworth

Nothing is set in stone so I may change my mind, but if the S202 does leave my ownership then you will not find a better condition or more sorted example in the UK.

 

 

I think I've been without an Impreza for so much of the last 12 months Kev that I've 'fallen out of love' with the marque.

Like I've said nothing is set in stone but usually when I've made my mind up then I'll follow it through.

 

Didn't see that coming Ty.....good luck either way...

 

Well you had a bad run of that there is no doubt but your through that now and come the spring you can enjoy the car for what it is.

Your choice of course and if you really feel like that perhaps a break away form performance cars altogether is what you need.

Good luck with what ever you do.

 

Thanks Jay, perhaps not the best time to look at selling but I'm in no rush anyway.

 

Thanks Kev, yes bad luck has been my only luck recently.

Not sure I need a break from performance cars, perhaps I didn't take long enough to look around before buying the S202.

 

Well it's not a car that your going to be stuck with that's for sure

 

Well didnt see that one coming been toying with the idea of parting with mine too as wanting some bikes and new toys as only time I seem to use mine is back and forth work

 

I would just run it for a 12 month and relax while considering what to get next that's what I feel to be a good option. You can budget for your next step then... I've nearly had 12 months of ownership now and only driven the car once but putting all the resto work to one side I have enjoy the driving break but damn I'm keen now to get back in the car refreshed.

 

I thought I'd fixed you earlier As before, once the summer comes you will yearn for it mate. Winter does strange things to guilt ridden subaru owners that suddenly realise when the nights draw in how much money they've pissed away while the sun was shining. I sold my GC8 WRX in winter, as soon as the sun came out I ached to get it back !

If you do sell it though you won't find better, as you simply won't find one

 

The answers to use it not just summer but right through the year then you can say its worth the tax and insurance and other costs, plus they are only cars forged from the rally cars so not going to fall apart at the first sign of rain and snow

 

Thanks Kev.

I didn't see it coming until I started to think about what's happened the last year if I am being honest, only then did my mind start to wander as did my enthusiasm.

 

Defo I used my nearly 20 year old GC8 all last winter through snow rain and frozen roads Was awesome once you realise these cars are for using in the here and now and not for preserving or stressing over

 

The thing is Simon that most of the work that I think is 'necessary' ie the full service, fuel pump, sports cat and remap to my mind are required before I can start to 'use' the car properly. Given previous engine failures I have encountered these engine need to be treated properly or they will give problems or worse.

All the other modifications could be put on a back burner or even shelved but whilst it's been off the road my mind has wandered somewhat.

I may feel differently once the car has been completed and I have had a chance to really experience what it is capable of.

Whatever happens it won't be up for sale until next year anyway and probably not until the spring unless someone comes along with an offer that can't be refused.

You are of course 100% correct Stu, the off time does mean you have more time to reflect upon the car and the use you get out of it, which for me this year has been less than 700 miles out of both Impreza's. My

It has cost me a bloody King's ransom as I said in terms of losses encountered on the Spec C.

True Lee, but I don't wouldn't want all that horrible grit and road salt in every crevice under the car either and I never have used any car of mine in the 'off' winter months; that is what company cars and vans have been used for all these years.

 

Philistine.

 

Just read through ty didt see that coming good luck with what ever you decide mate

Martin

 

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