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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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Hi hopefully this is the right section.

My names Phil on most of the forums im on im known as Shifty.
Iv got a 96 wrx which isnt too badly spec'd. I thought it was about time I joined on here as im forever reading threads on the site.

here is a pic of it. Its not the most recent one but only one I could find on my pc at work
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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welcome abord.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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Very nice looks like a 97 model though with the face lifted front, did you do that or is it actually an MY97?

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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Its a late MY96 so start of the facelift models
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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welcome to the club mate, a nice classic and in the best colour too
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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So the coilpack is on top of the centre of the engine?

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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Yep thats right.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by scott64
welcome to the club mate, a nice classic and in the best colour too
cheers, yep silver is the best colour

if it stops raining this evening I shall go out and take a new pic and will post up spec list too
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by moneku hanger
Yep thats right.
Then you have an MY97 280ps version WRX, not an MY96 260ps version all this bhp counts you know

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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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i didnt know they did a 280ps wrx.
learnt something new cool. i never really see a 97 onwards wrx in a classic most are normally sti
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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Welcome along, nice car
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Then you have an MY97 280ps version WRX, not an MY96 260ps version all this bhp counts you know

Tony
here is the spec of it

Engine:
Wiseco Forged Pistons
Eagle Rods
ACL Race Series Big End Bearings
ACL Race Series Main Bearings
ARP Head Studs
Roger Clark Motorsport Modified Oil Pump
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
Gates Cam Belt
Nissens Radiator
Cometic 1.56mm Head Gaskets
K&N 57i Induction Kit
Braided Fuel Lines
VF24 turbo
Bailey Dumpvalve
NGK 7 Iridium Spark Plugs
Inlet Manifold sprayed red
Red Silicone hoses
Strut Brace
Spec R battery Cover
Techniclutch Fast Road Clutch
Exedy Lightend and Balanced Fly Wheel
Fully Decatted using Ninja Exhaust
Oil catch Tank

Interior:
Center Console,Heater vents, door handle gaitors sprayed silver
Pro sport Stepper Gauges (Oil Temp/Oil Pressure/Boost)
Gaugeplace Gauge Adaptor Kit
Blitz Turbo Timer
Greddy Profec B Electronic Boost Controller (mounted in ashtray)
Kenwood Double Din Headunit
Infiinity Components front and rear
Subaru Logo and Impreza on driver and front passenger seats

Brakes:
4 pot Conversion
Mintex pads front and rear
Godspeed Vented discs front and rear

Wheels:
17" Black Multispoke wheels with faulken 452 tyres


Handling:
whiteline ARB
Solid Drop Links

Bodywork:
Jun front splitter
Seibon Carbon Fibre Scoop
Crystal Side lights
HID Kit
Colour coded skirts/spats/door handles etc..

Iv got a few bits sat in the garage that need to be fitted which are
Trial Rear bumper
hybrid front mount
ported headers (need to get an up pipe first)
Carbon slam panel

the misses is getting me a few little bits for it and im going to be getting some brembos in the new year and will look at doing suspension next too
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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About time you sorted out getting on here get some more pics up dude!

Get updated on hants subaru too :P

Jay
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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I will Jay dont worry, will take some new pics soon weather needs to be right so I can get out for a few hours and take some good snaps
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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here is another pic
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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wtf is a moneku?
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