AbbasSTI

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After a hard 10 months or so Scoobyless, I picked up this TYPE R STi VERSION V LIMITED:



Nice long journey up to Comrie in Scotland, (what a beautiful place). Then a nice 260 miles back in the Type R

Check Engine Light was on for “Error code 22 Knock sensor”, but after a fill up with some V-Power, it went away and stayed gone all the way home. But CEL came on again the next time I drove her & she’s been parked up since.

I plan to sort out the niggles and ensure she’ll be in tip top shape for the long run.

The previous owner imported her himself and was the first UK owner. She was first registered in Feb 2012, and he under sealed her before hitting the road.

My to-do list includes:

• Rust prevention - Remove under seal & Waxoil - POR15?
• Knock Sensor
• Steering Wheel Re-Trim? Replace?
• De-Cat Downpipe
• Smaller No. Plate
• Dash Flocking
• Gauge sort out
• Wind Deflectors - Remove
• Paint - Scoop & Side skirt minimum
• Radio - Kenwood DVD player anyone?
• Suspension/Handling upgrades
• Stainless Pistons for brakes? Save for AP’s?
• Powder Coating various bits

Peedee

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Very nice mate!!

Looks like a good buy you got there!

harrisard

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Lovely mate!!! Wish I never sold my type r v limited

Harri

AbbasSTI

iTrader: (37)

Thanks, I've not shown the dodgy bits yet

Bad bits:

Wind deflectors: I'm hoping with some heat, the glue will come away and leave the paint


Steering wheel - Although the size and shape is nice, the suede is worn badly



Surface Rust? All the under seal will be removed and replaced with some other form of rust protection.


A bit of paint missing and the start of a bit of rust here also, same on both sides of the boot:

drakesnow

Looks good with some good ideas . I saw this one on ebay a bit back? Funny enough I am going to pick up my new scoob tonight lol. Type R as well, white

Mortster

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Very nice!

wardle88

do I spot a 6 speed box?

rooferman

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Nice car Abbas....glad you got it in the end

AbbasSTI

iTrader: (37)

No unfortunately, just a limited edition ****

jayallen

iTrader: (31)

I guess you were the eBay winner? I was heading the bidding at 4k at one stage..

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

Nice little project car

AbbasSTI

iTrader: (37)

Yes, big risk but no regrets

mervil

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Lovely that buddy

KAS35RSTI

iTrader: (73)

Nice. I just picked up my fresh Import the other day aswell.

Here it is..

WJB

Looks nice that, everyone's buying type r's, hope there's one left for me when I start looking.

joe v3sti

iTrader: (8)

looks well that kas, id love a fresh car, whats the sticker under the wing mirror? can we get a close up?

joe

KAS35RSTI

iTrader: (73)

Cheers

Its just a STi badge bud. I will try take a closer pic if you want.

Hart

Good buy. looks like a nice project to keep you going mate! look forward to seeing the progress

joe v3sti

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Yeah can do kas, looking at the orange repeaters, ill think ill change mine back from clear i like the orange


Joe

dj219957

just changed mine back from clear - orange original looks much better on white/silver

simb 2

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Very nice mate

AbbasSTI

iTrader: (37)

I still have the Type R tucked away. Back in February 2015 I took off the Hybrid Intercooler and steering wheel to put on my other Type R which I sold a while back now. But ever since then this one has been neglected.
I bought a new version of the same wheel but in leather.

I need to move her from her home for the last 5 years to a new garage.

I also gave away the CD player years ago as I didn't like it.

I plan to push it over to the new garage, some pictures as she is right now:

Pete

Looking a little sorry for itself there, he he. Steering wheel looks fantastic though, keep up the good work and get this lovely example out on the roads, quite rare sight now imo classics on the road.

bonesetter

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Was out in my R V-Ltd on Tuesday. Better ride than the hatch

https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...63-type-r.html

AbbasSTI

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She saw a little sunlight today for the first time in years. Tucked away in her new home with a friend (not mine) I'm hoping they'll have babies together.

Matty81

Love it! It would be the only classic I’d be interested in getting.

RAGGY DOO

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Waste of a car just sitting there

AbbasSTI

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This car was stolen today 😞
i found it though, only drove around for 10 minutes. Told the police and they said they'd send someone when they could......
I got it recovered to a secure location. The steering column has been smashed in. I need new keys, a bumper, an intercooler and air filter.
Nigerian school book in passenger seat that wasn't there before.
Loads of rare parts missing from the garage 😭
Sad that this was it's first outing in nearly 8 years.

hedgecutter

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Sorry to hear this. But amazed that it ran straight off.

NOSSY_89

Its good you got it back mate. Seems like they parked it up to see if it had a tracker on it. Could be someone who knew of your car.