PaulM964

Hi all. After joining in 2010 with my 97 Terzo and then last year I posted up my UK2000 I had bought to re-live the terzo days! Don't get me wrong it was a nice thing but it wasn't the car I remembered, it seemed soft and a bit clumsy. So I've now bought this blob STI off a mate and I must say it's what I've been looking for! It has the wow factor that the terzo had the first time I drove it.
ive had it a few weeks and have spent a bit of time servicing but also rattle chasing! Have had most of the dash apart locating and dealing with them. I guess the sti suspension takes its toll on those jap plastics after 13 years!

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

Okay, so who's gonna be the first to sing it...?

PaulM964

A clue?

RAGGY DOO

iTrader: (1)

Car looks immaculate what's the plans for it

PaulM964

Just a mild restoration really. It's been used daily and is now on 80k miles so needs some front end paint due to chips and just some detailing. The front suspension has a knock that's driving me nuts and can't be found (I think strut top but can't be sure).
Hope to do some track days and enjoy it as it is.
also can't decide if I would prefer the wheels gold or not? Thoughts welcome.

RAGGY DOO

iTrader: (1)

Wheels prefect the way the are imo

PaulM964

On Friday the scoob went in for its paint work refresh! I'm getting regular pics through so thought I would pop a few up as they come.

ZANY

subscribed
keep the pics coming

ZANY

You not fancy a spec c roof scoop installation while doing the bodywork maybe

Just a thought

PaulM964

Few more from today. First couple show repairs to an inner rear wheel arch. Whoever frequented the passenger rear seat for some time was incapable of retracting the seatbelt before slamming the door shut!!! A pet hate of mine!

4865f90aac61d41fcfaeaf59f7a67d2fdfd3d035

PaulM964

Well what started as a front bumper and bonnet repaint has gone a little OTT! I've officially had a word with myself now.

PaulM964

When I get it back it's going into the cave where I will attempt the STI strut clunk grease nipple fix trick! Once up on stands I will do a bit of underside detailing as stuff comes off and on again. I'm almost looking forward to it! More pics to follow then.....

s450oby

iTrader: (13)

That's going to be lovely dude ��

PaulM964

Just a couple from today, we have shine again! Hope to have it back for the weekend!!

Jonny Park

I second Zanys idea about getting a roof flap fitted whilst ur on a roll.Very nice car,keep up the good work.

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

Looks like naturally eroded onyx (highly polished), embedded in sandstone lol

PaulM964

Thanks for comments guys but......no roof scoop!😉

sivo

iTrader: (30)

Looks fab Paul

Keep up the good work

Siv

PaulM964

Cheers Siv! No pics from the body shop today but still hoping to get it back tomorrow.
Ive been getting the garage ready for operation "sti strut knock stop" yes I will move the axle stands before driving in!! Green polythene down to avoid messing up my floor, a bit sad maybe but it's more second home than a shed

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

ScoobyNet Spot The Car Competition.

PaulM964

As if by magic!

sivo

iTrader: (30)

nice space mate
That car of yours is going to get some love... Lol

Siv

PaulM964

Hopefully getting it back tomorrow, slight delay due to a bumper part needing re doing. It's nearly there though!!!!

sivo

iTrader: (30)

Looks lovely mate, crying out for gold wheels though ;-)
Are you putting the decals back on or keeping it as is ?

siv.

PaulM964

Decals are going back on Siv! Gold wheels are a real possibility

PaulM964

Happy man!












I'm not good with a phone camera but it's looking great! Guess I had better get on with the suspension then

sivo

iTrader: (30)

Wow !!
Be a shame to drive it ;-)

Looks mint !!

Siv.

PaulM964

silver demon

Looks stunning mate

jins

wow looks fresh as.