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Old 15 September 2014, 06:20 PM
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After four years tucked away in storage. Today I brought her home after a few mods

Six speed box, andy forrest billet 20g, some new brakes front and rear, flocked dash.

Tonight she staying in her part finished new home.







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Old 15 September 2014, 06:28 PM
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Looking good mate really like the wheels
Old 15 September 2014, 06:36 PM
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Cheers Peter.
Old 15 September 2014, 06:38 PM
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Nice looking motor mate ,decent size man cave as well
Old 15 September 2014, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan999
Nice looking motor mate ,decent size man cave as well
Cheers Alan, where about in central Scotland are you?
Old 15 September 2014, 07:01 PM
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Liking that alot.SJ.
Old 15 September 2014, 07:16 PM
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What callipers are they ?
Old 15 September 2014, 07:21 PM
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Nice unit by the way bit like mine !!
Old 15 September 2014, 07:24 PM
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Hi mate it's Killin iam from what about yourself
Old 15 September 2014, 07:24 PM
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Old 15 September 2014, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by leecalcars
What callipers are they ?
Cosworth branded AP's

Cheers for the comments. Can't wait to visit Andy F and get it mapped!
Old 15 September 2014, 07:34 PM
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love it!
Old 15 September 2014, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan999
Hi mate it's Killin iam from what about yourself
Kincardine Alan. That's a nice bit of the country your in.
Old 15 September 2014, 07:41 PM
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Classics really don't come much better than this...
Old 15 September 2014, 08:07 PM
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looks a real wolf in semi sheep clothing great looking garage too
Old 16 September 2014, 12:00 AM
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superb mate..
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Originally Posted by Xline
Nice drive. Nice garage.
You should bin the Scooby and put a proper car (or two) in that
How are you going to finish the front off, and what sort of door are you going for?
Its getting rough cast to match the house. A hormann automatic door is on its way from Germany.
Old 16 September 2014, 08:54 PM
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That is lovely!!!
Old 17 September 2014, 10:21 AM
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Nice looking machine. How does it drive with the 6 speed? Who installed it for you? Has the engine been rebuilt? I have a Type R - you can see my post in the members gallery. Was thinking of putting a 6 speed in it and a proper built engine.
Old 17 September 2014, 10:27 AM
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That looks awesome, so does the garage to be fair.
Old 17 September 2014, 10:33 AM
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This is probably my favourite impreza on here. Absolutely stunning car.
Old 17 September 2014, 10:51 AM
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Thanks for all the comments

Originally Posted by Milan-San Remo
Nice looking machine. How does it drive with the 6 speed? Who installed it for you? Has the engine been rebuilt? I have a Type R - you can see my post in the members gallery. Was thinking of putting a 6 speed in it and a proper built engine.
A friend up here in Scotland fitted it for me. I've only driven the car 25 miles home off boost as it's waiting for a remap. It's got a version three engine in it now but it's not a forged build.
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Looking good Paul
Old 17 September 2014, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
Looking good Paul
Cheers Si

I'm nearly as big a tart as Frayz for the pictures just now
Old 17 September 2014, 04:41 PM
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Hormann nice choice. Insulated I hope? Tidy garage mate I like it a lot
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would love a garage and motor like that - win win
Old 23 September 2014, 08:40 PM
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Cheers


Got the door on today and then I wired the outside lights up.




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If my Subaru knowledge is correct, that's a 1996 STI v2 555. Blue mirrors and door handles but black side skirts. Very nice indeed! How long have you owned it for?
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Originally Posted by LSherratt
If my Subaru knowledge is correct, that's a 1996 STI v2 555. Blue mirrors and door handles but black side skirts. Very nice indeed! How long have you owned it for?

That's spot on


I've had it since about 2007. Its been stored for the last four years buts its running again and just awaiting a mapping session.


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