mfnick's New Blobeye
09 September 2013, 05:54 PM
#1
mfnick's New Blobeye
Finally picked it up on Friday. Absolutely loving it! Always wanted a Impreza STi and the Blobeye is my favourite of the newage models so had to be the one to get. Managed to find a really nice condition one with only 63500 on it from 2003 
. Had to be blue too 
Better pics will follow, these were quick ones with my Phone.
Not had a proper blast in it yet. Went straight to see my bro's for the weekend after picking it up (my nephew now thinks its the coolest car ever ). But done some 'point and squirt' driving in it and the acceleration is something else! Cant wait to see how it handles in the dry when pushing on. Its had a fast road geo setup already done, the old owner said he'd had it set to be quite neutral with the ability to slide the back end out a bit. Need a big open space to test. Surprised just how comfy it is too, although it has got coilovers fitted.
Current spec:
Boost Solenoid
BC coilovers with Fast Road geo setup
2 point strut brace
Full exhaust system with down pipe or mid cat delete (forget which, will double check later)
K&N Filter
Remap to 332bhp and 330ftlb
Ugraded discs and EBC pads all round.
As for my future plans, im going to get a front splitter (seen a couple with them and finishes the front off nicely).
I'm going to change the alloys I think, not keen on these really. Not looked into them a great deal yet but from my small amount of browsing I'm loving the Rota's I'm seeing. Some of the Revolution ones I've seen are very nice too.
Also seen a few with de-ambered and black headlamps which I really like so looking to source some of those at some point.
Going to look into upgrading the rest of the braking system too as they feel pretty spongy and don't really slow the car until you push on the pedal pretty hard - although I am getting used to this.
Might get a proper induction kit too. Will get it mapped with this just to eek that tiny bit more power out and get some overrun pops and crackles mapped in too.
Apart from that all my money will be spent keeping it in as good condition as possible, keeping it well maintained and to continue to increase its handling capabilities.
. Had to be blue too Better pics will follow, these were quick ones with my Phone.
Not had a proper blast in it yet. Went straight to see my bro's for the weekend after picking it up (my nephew now thinks its the coolest car ever
). But done some 'point and squirt' driving in it and the acceleration is something else! Cant wait to see how it handles in the dry when pushing on. Its had a fast road geo setup already done, the old owner said he'd had it set to be quite neutral with the ability to slide the back end out a bit. Need a big open space to test. Surprised just how comfy it is too, although it has got coilovers fitted. Current spec:
Boost Solenoid
BC coilovers with Fast Road geo setup
2 point strut brace
Full exhaust system with down pipe or mid cat delete (forget which, will double check later)
K&N Filter
Remap to 332bhp and 330ftlb
Ugraded discs and EBC pads all round.
As for my future plans, im going to get a front splitter (seen a couple with them and finishes the front off nicely).
I'm going to change the alloys I think, not keen on these really. Not looked into them a great deal yet but from my small amount of browsing I'm loving the Rota's I'm seeing. Some of the Revolution ones I've seen are very nice too.
Also seen a few with de-ambered and black headlamps which I really like so looking to source some of those at some point.
Going to look into upgrading the rest of the braking system too as they feel pretty spongy and don't really slow the car until you push on the pedal pretty hard - although I am getting used to this.
Might get a proper induction kit too. Will get it mapped with this just to eek that tiny bit more power out and get some overrun pops and crackles mapped in too.
Apart from that all my money will be spent keeping it in as good condition as possible, keeping it well maintained and to continue to increase its handling capabilities.
09 September 2013, 06:22 PM
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They look like Kahn RSV replicas? I say replicas only because of what looks like the extra multi fit hub holes?
Nice looking motor, enjoy keeping it that way!
Nice looking motor, enjoy keeping it that way!
09 September 2013, 09:11 PM
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10 September 2013, 10:03 AM
#5
Jon - yeah I'm not a fan either like I say in the post. They're on my list to change when I've recovered from spending out buying the actual car.
Ste - they're the exact ones. Got the receipt from when they were bought. Although I think mine are replicas. They were cheap and have a slight mirrored look not on those you've pictured.
Want to get some Rota's. These would be absolutely perfect and are coming up for sale in the breakers section soon but I just don't have the money at the moment :-(
I absolutely love them!
Ste - they're the exact ones. Got the receipt from when they were bought. Although I think mine are replicas. They were cheap and have a slight mirrored look not on those you've pictured.
Want to get some Rota's. These would be absolutely perfect and are coming up for sale in the breakers section soon but I just don't have the money at the moment :-(
I absolutely love them!
Last edited by mfnick; 10 September 2013 at 10:13 AM.
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10 September 2013, 10:45 AM
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id do some research too mate.
I assume you like the wide look while they will bolt on they will rub the arches so need some modifications like arch rolling or camber bolts.
to get the wide look they need to be at least 9" and the width is what causes the rubbing issues.
I assume you like the wide look while they will bolt on they will rub the arches so need some modifications like arch rolling or camber bolts.
to get the wide look they need to be at least 9" and the width is what causes the rubbing issues.
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