The paintwork repairs have now been carried out by Ryan, I do like fresh paintwork and how it looks like liquid gloss.







So in terms of the bodywork there are some very minor paintless dent repairs and a damn good machine polish left to be carried out, just the new brake discs / past all round left and then it's off for a mapping session including with JGM at Indigo GT.

 

Plus I nearly forgot the undersealing and the stone chip protection in the inner wheel arches.

 

looking good mate not long now and you'll be on the road

 

Looking sweet mate, love fresh paintwork!...be prepared for tears when you get your first stone chip!

 

Spot on Ty and you can't beat a painted arch

 

What products did you use for undersealing and stone chip protection?

 

Thanks Ozz, you're right not too far away now.

Thanks Si, I'll be in bloody tears when if happens - best drive it home on a dry day, on billiard table smooth roads and no chippings or cow poo on the road. If that's the case it'll never see a UK Road.

I know what you mean Simon, it's a shame that they don't stay looking that way as the glossy finish looks brilliant

 

Its looking good TY.

 

It's not been done yet but I believe that Ryan will be using products from Wurth, plus another good underseal is used engine oil, it will burn off so it'll smell for a while but it offers good protection.

 

Thanks Dave.

 

I just got some of this stuff from Opie.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bilt-Hambe...item2a2e0991fb

 

I have the Wurth stone chip protectant on mine.

 

What discs you putting on Ty, I'm thinking of doing mine soon, also I'm looking for a new set of locking nuts any thoughts???

 

Looking good....fingers crossed it gives you a big smile when your driving it.

 

I've had a look at that stuff and it gets a good review, Ryan has the Wurth products to hand at the workshop and I know he uses it without ever having an issue.

I've used Wurth products myself at a previous job, they can be expensive but you won't buy better.

 

It's surprising how many bodyshops use their products, they make some really good products but you certainly pay for the privilege.

I've got the genuine STi McGard wheel nuts ready to go on mine, there are some sets on eBay they're good quality, another set worth looking at are the Volks Formula wheel nuts. Both sets aren't exactly cheap but well worth it in my eyes, as the McGard and Volks nuts require a special key you have in effect got 20 locking wheel nuts.

As for the brake discs and pads they came from Alyn @ As Performance because as I sourced all the service and other parts from him he did me a good deal. I'd happily recommend Godspeed brake discs as I've had them on 2 previous Impreza's and never had a problem.

Thanks Cliff, I'm hoping so.

Did you ever fit that quick shift kit I sold you? I'm looking to buy another and I'm interested in your opinion of it.

 

You've really gone to town on this car Ty! When you get bored of making it even nicer please give me first refusal on it
This has to be one of the nicest 202's around! I've just picked up another Classic that I think you'd like a look over
Dave.

 

Dave, I did call up your unit last week as I was in the area and thought I'd see if I could catch you in.

I'd definitely like a good look at a nice classic, if I can make an excuse to get out then I'll drop you a line and arrange something.

 

Sorry I missed you! If you are coming along just let me know and I'll make sure I'm there to see you

 

No, not yet Ty. It's still in the box, sitting here looking at me. My circumstances are possibly changing, and I may need to sell/break the car, so I've done nothing at the moment. If I do get it fitted, I'll let you know what it's like...

 

No problem, I'll be in touch soon.

If you do decide to sell it give me first dibs Cliff, I hope everything is OK.

 

Had a look at the McGard on ebay, will be getting a set of those, as for brakes I am thinking of getting two piece discs, I had a set of grooved discs from godspeed last time with orange stuff pads but they warped after about 500 miles so thinking of a floating set this time.

Car is looking good Ty

 

Thanks Brian, I'd get in touch with Godspeed and see what Ian says, he offers a warranty on his discs unconditionally so see what he can do even if it's a deal on his bells along with PF rotors.

 

Yeah will be giving Ian a call at some point for some advice, just need to weigh up my options.

 

Looking really nice Ty good work can't wait to see it

 

Any chance I can wrestle those STI wheel nuts of you

 

Thanks Daz, I'm looking forward myself to getting a chance to drive it myself.

As one of my old bosses used to say:

'You've got two hopes, Bob Hope and you can guess the other hope'.

 

f you are refering to the locking nuts those are great with the rotating shroud as you can't just wack a socket over them. I would recommend getting a spare removing key socket as they are not that strong and i've had 2 break on me. We had to weld the spinning part to the nut to get them off, nightmare job!
Dave.

 

Don't underestimate the power of the force young Skywalker

 

This is the type that Brian and myself are referring to, although mine are all black.