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Old 09 November 2012, 11:19 PM
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Picked up this silver 2003 blobeye recently, pretty pleased with the car and after a 4 hour detailing session (I am a valeter by trade) I was even more pleased!
Picked it up as a 2 owner car with 51,000 miles and full service history. Future plans are coilovers, more tuning and more smiles!
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Exedy Stage 1 performance clutch, Custom remap, Walbro fuel pump, HKS mushroom induction kit, HKS blow off valve, Mongoose full stainless system including 3" downpipe (decat), 8.5x 18" Rota Force in gunmetal.








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Old 09 November 2012, 11:24 PM
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thats a nice blob wheels are very nice
Old 09 November 2012, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan-
thats a nice blob wheels are very nice
Thanks, they look even better in the flesh (alloy?!) as they stand out more than in photos. I have also ordered some rear spacers to bring them out slightly to match the fronts.
Old 09 November 2012, 11:33 PM
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that will be spot on 15mm? that spoiler look very good! looks a different style to mine "/
Old 09 November 2012, 11:44 PM
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Yeah 15mm I think should be enough, I'll measure it so its perfect lol.

Cannot tell you what the spoiler is, was on there when I bought it, sorry.
Old 09 November 2012, 11:47 PM
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15 should be good 20 at a push, thats alright! dont think ill change mine, maby gb270 if i find a cheap 1
Old 09 November 2012, 11:48 PM
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Very clean
Old 09 November 2012, 11:50 PM
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Made the exact same power as mine on the same rollers lol. Looks nice too
Old 09 November 2012, 11:56 PM
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What model is yours bud? Spec?

I shall measure the rear arches etc tomorrow, as I want a slight stanced look lol.

Thanks for the comments
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Looking good fella.
Old 10 November 2012, 08:56 AM
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That's very tidy, nice and subtle too
Old 10 November 2012, 01:03 PM
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Really like the car, a very nice example & looks really clean. A high level bonnet scoop may look good as well.
Old 10 November 2012, 01:39 PM
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Thanks, a high level bonnet scoop is actually something I've been considering, as well as the black front bumper splitter. Also considering a black roof, to keep it subtle.
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Really nice Blob that matey, will you take a close up of the wheel/arch when the spacers are on?
Old 10 November 2012, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by AWG
Really nice Blob that matey, will you take a close up of the wheel/arch when the spacers are on?
Of course I shall PM you when I've got them and they're fitted.
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Nice lookin blobeye ........
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Nice blob there, likin the wheels
Old 11 November 2012, 05:10 PM
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Well here are a few from this evening, was rushing to get them done before it got dark... Have not ordered any new bits yet as christmas is coming, and I'm not sure the gf would be too happy to hear that her present money is being spent on the car :P But after christmas, new intercooler, larger turbo, larger injectors, remap, coilovers, new bushes all round and a few other bits should see the Impreza looking smart, and going even better (aiming for 360-400+bhp).













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Had some pro photos taken...



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Looking good mate silver is the best colour
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Cracking wheel choice... (not that I biased ).. car looks great pal...
Old 30 December 2012, 06:59 PM
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Looks great.
What wheels are they ?
Old 30 December 2012, 07:27 PM
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Looks very nice. i like the rota wheels.

Cheers.
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Look like Rita drifts tommy
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Looks good.
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Thanks guys

Wheels are 9.5 x 18" Rota Grid Drift (concave) wheels in Hyber Black (Silver/Black finish).
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Looking very clean. Get those lights de-tangoed to keep it clean and subtle
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Originally Posted by marshall332bhp
Looking very clean. Get those lights de-tangoed to keep it clean and subtle
I am trying to find some de-tangoed lights, ideally some black ones but cannot seem to find any for sale


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