Ficken89

Hi, I'm new to scoobynet, recommended by a couple of friends for expert advice and a great bunch of people.<br />
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Thought I would share a few pics of my first ever impreza which even though the bottom end has gone, I love :-) <br />
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I replaced the headlights for standard ones, painted the splitter, painted the alloys and trimmed down and relocated the front plate.<br />
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All comments and suggestions welcome :-)<br />
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(Apologies if picture sizes etc too big, still getting used to everything)

pagey1982

iTrader: (1)

Welcome mate looks a clean car do like them lights myself

scooby87

iTrader: (5)

What are your plans now considering the death of the bottom end? Forged rebuild?

Ficken89

I'm still doing a lot of research but I am looking at cosworth pistons, rods etc and uprated bearings in a lot of detail.

I am still very unsure of what option to take though.

scooby87

iTrader: (5)

I spent what felt like years researching what is best to use and do for a rebuild, there is almost too much info on the subject and not enough at the same time haha.

I rebuilt mine recently mahle pistons, williams rods, acl race bearings, sti crank and all new standard subaru consumable items such as belts pumps etc. My aim wont be above 500hp though.

Ficken89

Yeah I know exactly what you mean. I'm not after much more power than standard tbh. It's fast enough for me after only 2 months of ownership.

I'm just after a bulletproof engine that will last me long enough while I sort out brakes and gearbox before attempting to push for more power.


I just want her back on the road :-(

GC8Fin

iTrader: (7)

Nice pics , looks kinda familiar lol

Ficken89

Car being transported to RGS Motorsport in the morning for its repairs :-)

Ficken89

Driving round in this for the meantime:





Can't wait to get it back :-)

Cpt Jack Sparrow

iTrader: (14)

That is such a sad photo we're you pawing at the window as it drove away

Paul

Ficken89

Yeah I miss her already :-(

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

What made you choose RGS ??
What are they doing and charging ??

Ficken89

I can't really go into costs but they are very reasonable. My mate had the same issue with his and they repaired and uprated it for a good price.

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

Why cant you go into costs.....???
What spec are you going for ?

Ficken89

I don't know how much it will be yet as I haven't decided on exactly what I want doing.

I think acl bearings, new crank, uprated gaskets, remap and limiter taken off.

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

Don't just let RGS do the work, ring round and get some quotes.
I'd also give Paul at ZEN a ring as he's only round the corner from RGS.
RGS are not impreza specialists remember, it'll be a better option to have someone build you an engine who works on imprezas all the time.

Whats your budget ??

Ficken89

I don't want to spend more than £2000 tbh. I'm waiting to hear the quote from RGS then I can get another quote.

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

Think you may need to increase your budget fella.

Ficken89

I don't mind paying extra for extra work. I don't want to waste my money. Just depends on what option I go for, could just drop another standard lump in it. A friend of mine got acl bearings, new crank and gaskets. All fitted for under £2000.

Ficken89

Well been a while since any work got done but....... New block on its way to RGS this week.


CLOSED DECK BLOCK

ACL'BLACK' RACE SERIES MAIN AND BIG END BEARINGS

STANDARD SIZE CRANK

MAHLE FORGED PISTONS

'WILLIAMS' STEEL FORGED H BEAM RODS AND ARP BOLTS



Happy happy happy :-)

Ficken89

After a little over a year in and out of the garage getting rebuilt its finally home. It has not been easy or cheap but it's so worth it knowing I have a solid base to work on over the coming 12 months

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

Happy days fella, been a while but worth it.
What was the final costs then chap and who did you end up using for the mapping .???

Ficken89

About £6000 Including some welding and upgrading to 4 pots brakes on the front. Mapping hasn't been done yet.