leeds_182

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Hello, just after some pointers on what I could do to improve my car;

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I'm wanting to keep the car as original as possible but wouldn't mind a little more power (say 300bhp) as well as improving he brakes and the suspension.

Any pointers dudes?

exevo3

what a great example.....i think id leave it alone....bet there isnt many standard sti v2s left....

maybe just upgrade the suspension and brakes just for them fun moments...

lovely car mate

RedScoob

Go for an ESL live mapped board, sports cat and some four pot front brakes.
You can do that on a pretty tight budget and they'll all be effective upgrades...
As far as suspension goes, just make sure your current set up is in tip tip condition.
If you balance cost against potential improvements, I'd guess that this setup would be your best bet.

leeds_182

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Thanks, I wouldn't mind a slightly louder exhaust just so I can hear the scooby burble a little more but don't want to go too wild.

What brakes do you reccomend that will fit under the 16s?

MilleniumRacer

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The 4-pots don't fit under the v2 16" rims, but the v3- 16" sti rims fit them I think.

I'd maybe keep the v2 standard wheels/brakes but get some PF discs & pads front & rear.

Panel filter, sports cat downpipe & WR Sport backbox along with the ESL daughterboard/remap.

You could easily uprate the ARB'S, droplinks and a bit of polybushing would go a long way to improve the handling whilst retaining the standard looks.

coleman

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Is that the right shade of gold? Would look better with a brighter shade, like the colour found on Revo's.

038/200

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I have a version 1 sti, I went with the 4 pots and later wheel which look way nicer. Throw in goodridge hoses and decent fluid you will be much happier.

MilleniumRacer

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I fitted some 17" st2's with 4-pots on the old v2 555 sti, but if you're wanting to retain standard looks you could do the braided hose, uprated fluid and the upgraded discs/pads with standard brakes/wheels?

Here's the 4-pots on my v2:

leeds_182

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Looks sweet. Even the horse is staring.

imprezaworks

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Ha ha

edsel

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Nice standard looking car you have there, so rare to see an unmolested one these days
K&N or cosworth panel filter, decat exhaust, 440 injectors and an esl map will make a noticeable improvement in performance.
I'm still using the standard twin pots on my 320bhp RA. I stripped them down, new seals, fitted braided hoses, brake stopper and EBC yellow pads. Maybe I don't drive it hard enough on the road but the brakes haven't let me down yet. I have no doubt a brake upgrade is needed for track use.
You wont get 4 pots under those wheels, UK turbo 16" wheels will clear 4 pot calipers and keep the factory look

coleman

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Anymore pics of the horse?

RedScoob

Horse looks standard to me. Maybe it's a "sleeper".

MilleniumRacer

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You guys are predictable......


Always wanting to squeeze in a few more horses!!!

53

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This is mine Look at the spec and you'll see you don't have to ruin it to make it better Only thing I would do differently this time which wasn't available before was the ESL mafless setup













Description: Mint 1995 V2 in Silver

Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:

Apexi PFC ECU c.320/320
Apexi AVCR
6 Speed STi GearBox
ZeroSports 71degree Thermostat
Undertray Mod
Apexi Boost Pressure Sensor
Apexi Boost Pressure Solenoid Valve
NGK 7B Spark Plugs
Yellow Flow Match 440cc (505) Injectors
Carl Davey Injector Conversion Kit
Fidanza 4.4kg LWFW
Exedy Organic Clutch
3" H&S Titanium Wrapped Decat DP
Custom Double Resonated Centre Pipe
Original ScoobySport H&S/ & Afterburner Backbox
Harvey Smith Ported Flow Matched Headers
Harvey Smith Ported Flow Matched Up-pipe
Double wrapped turbo blanket
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
Apexi Induction Kit
Samco Induction Hosing
Samco Coolant Hoses
ARC Larger TMIC
Samco Turbo/Intercooler Hoses
Full Motul Fluids
Redline LWSP Gear Oil
Gulf Comp Brake Fluid
NewAge Coil Pack Conversion

Suspension Modifications:

Whiteline ALK Motorsport Bushing
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushes
Whiteline Heavy Duty Rear Mounts
Whiteline 24mm Rear ARB
Whiteline Drop Links Front and Rear
Whiteline 22mm Front ARB
Whiteline Subframe Lock Bolts
Whiteline Roll Centre Kit
Whiteline Rear Diff Bush
One Piece Front Strut Brace
Summit Racing Rear Strut Brace
BC Racing 7/5 Coilovers
GTSpec H-Brace
Eibach Front and Rear Camber Bolts
Front/under Sump Guard
Beatrush Pitchstop
Beatrush Rear Diff Brace
Beatrush Solid Gearbox Mount
Beatrush Solid Prop Bushes
RCM Group N Modified Gearbox Mount
RCM Engine Mounts

Wheels/Tires Modifications:

Gloss Black STi 7 Wheels 215/40/17 Toyo T1R's
BBS STi Wheels 215/40/17 Advan AD08

Interior/Exterior Modifications:

AEM AFR Gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge
Apexi AVCR Unit
Apexi Commander
STi Full Sump Guard and Bumper Lip
Pioneer Speaker Upgrades
EARS Motorsport 350mm wheel
OMP Boss
Sparco Quick Release Hub
Fire Extinguishers
Front Brembo Conversion with Godspeed discs and EBC Orange Stuff Pads
Rear Brembo Conversion with Godspeed discs and EBC Orange Stuff Pads
Private Plate M555 FTW
Performance Creations Smoked Side Repeaters
Performance Creations Smoked Front Indicators
HKS Earthing Kit

mickywrx

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Cable ties FTW.

53

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It's black now but cable ties are all shades of win mate

exevo3

really like this...alot

53

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You could take it to the next power stage but it's great fun as it is FMIC, turbo, 300 zx maf which I have but I like it as it is atm Got the 202 for power if needs be

leeds_182

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I think a suspension refresh, decat, exhaust, filter and map will be as far as I go.

mickywrx

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Swap the TMIC for a later one, the standard slanty one is crap.

Also budget for a gearbox, the 752 cased ones are crap in my experience, I've killed a few of them.

joz8968

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My OEM STi 5's ph.2 TY754 still going strong running 384/349 for the best part of 3 years.

joz8968

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...Of course, now that I've said that................................

leeds_182

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Isn't swapping the tmic for a later one a bit of a ball ache?

exevo3

Iv heard this is the case as well.....I want to upgrade mine as well...

53

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Fit an ARC one

exevo3

can you still buy these new?? id of thought they were hard o find now

leeds_182

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Nobody supplies them apparently and used ones are like rocking horse poo unfortunately.

53

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Basically if one comes up for sale, buy it I have only seen one other for sale lately and I bagged it for someone else

Keep looking though they do come up

Silver Scooby Sport

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Rare and stashed away no doubt Stu

Out of curiosity how much is a MAF for the early versions plus the ESL mapping ?
I hear they have shot up in price recently but no idea what that is, when you offset the cost of a MAF against the ESL map price it may be partly self funding.
In many respects you have to treat the later MAF's as serviceable items but I don't know the longevity of the early ones.