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Old 15 May 2014, 09:40 PM
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Hi guys,

After over a year lusting for an impreza and my previous set of wheels dying on me. I finally made a purchase of a 2001 bug wagon 4 weeks ago.

It was sticker clad when i bought it and finally had a chance to get rid

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Needs a heavy deep clean and a few touch ups.
Got a few mods in pipeline but nothing drastic as it's my daily
Old 15 May 2014, 09:49 PM
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Welcome mate

Nice to see you anti chav'd it lol looks like a nice clean wagon!!

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Old 15 May 2014, 09:57 PM
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You must be Steves son? Looks better without the stickers mate!
Old 15 May 2014, 09:58 PM
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There's a few paint defects here and there but can't complain considering the age

Cheap eBay dump valve coming off n recirc going back on

But I'm chuffed to bits with it
Old 16 May 2014, 05:30 PM
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Looks miles better. Maybe a wheel swap and a slight drop and that would be enough.
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I agree I think in will get lowering springs rather than coil overs, seems a bit overkill for daily drive.
Set of gold sti wheels maybe?
Also toying with the idea of Tints too.

Anyway cleaned out the IACV today and refitted the OEM recirc dump valve and the car performs so much better so much smoother better throttle response too.
Old 16 May 2014, 07:20 PM
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The wagons looking good Joe, touch wood you've got a goodun there.
Ed: That's my boy Are you coming to the pro drive meet on June 8th?
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Headlight resto courtesy of my dad



Pics don't do it justice. Leaps and bounds more clear
Old 17 May 2014, 01:11 AM
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3000 then 2000 grit wet and dry. Ten mins with a polisher, job done.
Old 17 May 2014, 09:53 PM
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Steve: afraid not mate. It's my 30th the end of this month and the in laws are having a BBQ for me that weekend. Still trying to pop down to the monthly pub meet but had my hands full with the baby. I'll have to pop round and see you soon mate!
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nice save
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