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This is my version 4 Impreza type-r. IÂve had her for 7 years and loved every minute although I have become slightly anal with regards to cleaning it now!!! Purchased with the idea of keeping standard, but that didn't last long.....
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
2.0ltr forged engine -Fully closed deck block with Wossner pistons, API rods etc
Cylinder heads overhauled - re-lapped valves, balanced combustion chambers, re-set valve spring lengths, re-shimmed tappets
FMIC - Autobahn
Apexi induction kit
Walbro - 255 Fuel pump
Fuel lab fuel pressure regulator
Parallel fuel rail kit
750cc injectors
SC46 turbo
PPG gearbox - TY754 gearbox housing, PPG helical gear set (1, 2, 3, 4 Â standard P1 5th)
Exedy high performance organic clutch
API lightened fly
Apexi power FC ECU
Apexi AVCR boost controller
3Â from turbo back stainless steel exhaust consisting of:-
Fujitsibo back box
Powerstation sports cat
Bell mouth wrapped down pipe
GT Racing Spec (Generation 2) - wrapped unequal length St/Steel tubular headers and up-pipe from API Engines; unequal to keep the burble and improve torque!
Suspension Modifications:
Tein Super Streets EDFC
Whiteline anti-lift kit
Whiteline adj. front and rear ARB's
Whiteline front and rear drop links
Whiteline roll centre kit
Powerflex poly bushes all round
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
HoK Cinder red base coat followed by Rage spectraflash (the glitter in the paint) followed by 2 coats of HoK Apple Red Kandy and 3 coats of HoK lacquer!
(Aerial hole also welded over during re-spray for that smooth look)
Seibon Carbon Fibre bonnet - painted with 2 coats of Red Kandy and lacquered
Seibon Carbon Fibre boot lid - painted with 2 coats of Red Kandy and lacquered
Seibon carbon fibre RB5 rear wing - painted with 2 coats of Red Kandy and lacquered
KAD 356mm Big brake conversion
STI Ver 8 Rear calipers
Crystal side repeaters and indicators
Crystal side lights
2000 spec crystal headlights
Bosch aero wipers from various VAG cars customised to fit.
Interior:-
Porsche GT3 replica seats in Carbon fibre and suede
Flocked dash  Black on upper half, grey on bottom
Black Suede headlining
Carbon fibre gauge pod  Defi Gauges; Oil pressure, Boost and Oil temp
A pillar pod and Volt meter
Custom centre console  Removed ashtray in favour of EDFC and Defi controllers, AVCR installed in 2nd din location Read more »