The not so serious DIY track car project.
Hi Guys,
I know this is the place for 'serious' build threads and projects but i Thought a few of you may be interested in my not so serious track slag project. So here goes. I bought the car when i was 19 years old, i had gotten my first 'real' job and thought it was a great way to spend all my hard earned cash. On the same day i signed on the dotted line and picked up my black blob WRX i was laid off from work. A smarter lad may have took the car straight back to the garage and begged them to cancel the finance and take the car back but i was completely besotted with the thing. After being laid off i SORNed the car, went to college and part time work and most importantly began work on the car. The Finance was paid off yesterday and this is what has transpired in the last 3 years. Please bear in mind this isn't a serious time attack or drag build and is funded entirely by your average 19 - 22 year old. Engine: Cosworth high flow air filter Vf35 turbo Forge actuator Upgraded large top mount intercooler TGV delete ngk iridium g7 plugs 550cc injectors 255lph sytec fuel pump custom built 2.5" heat wrapped up pipe custom built 2.5" straight through exhaust 2L oil catch can New OEM sump new aluminium radiator Preformance friction 6puk paddle clutch Ecutek ecu mapped by Andy Forrest - 350 / 330 Handling: Whiteline 0.5* anti lift kit whiteline Front 22mm adjustable anti roll bar whiteline rear 24mm adjustable anti roll bar whiteline alloy arb link assembly Hsd monopro 2 way adjustable dampers 12kg/mm front & 8kgmm rear springs D2 8 pot 330mm big brake kit grooved and vented 330mm 2 piece rotors ds2500 pads Nankang ns2r 120 compound semi slick tyres hankook z209 supersoft t9 compound tyres Rota force 17 x 7.5 alloys bk racing 7 spoke wheels Interior & weight saving Fully stripped of all interior plastics, seats and sound proofing. sprayed in 32j black rally designs fixed back seat takata 4 point harness Prosport oil temp gauge Prosport oil pressure gauge Prosport boost gauge Ignition switch panel Momo 330mm deep dished wheel exterior Front lip front sti spats carbon fibre intake fog lamp cover sti fog lamp cover Pics to follow and ill update as more things get added through time. With any luck hopefully this thread will inspire atleast someone to keep the motivation up, if i can manage it then so can anyone else. |
Fair play mate, many would have taken the car straight back.
You've done well and should see it up at knock hill then soon! |
Originally Posted by ScoobP1
(Post 11719240)
Fair play mate, many would have taken the car straight back.
You've done well and should see it up at knock hill then soon! im hoping to be up on the 30th and if all goes well will be racing in Super Lap Scotland next year. Come say hi and give me some pointers on how to drive the thing haha |
Will do mate. I've been working on getting my P1 back on the road with a bit of a refresh of engine, brakes and general tidy up that my track car has been put on the back burner.
I'd like to get my Clio turbo on SLS next year. We could be in the same class as well. On student money, you have done really well. Should be proud of yourself and that it was all DIY I presume. |
Fair play to you mate.
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Originally Posted by ScoobP1
(Post 11719269)
Will do mate. I've been working on getting my P1 back on the road with a bit of a refresh of engine, brakes and general tidy up that my track car has been put on the back burner.
I'd like to get my Clio turbo on SLS next year. We could be in the same class as well. On student money, you have done really well. Should be proud of yourself and that it was all DIY I presume. It was only student money for 1 year, I was lucky and got a job as an aircraft mechanic for ryanair so that's helped alot lol Alot of it has been DIY but I couldn't have done it without a massive help from Paul at Shennan motorsport. All round great lad and has taught me a **** load aswell as corrected many of my mistakes haha |
Originally Posted by S204Darren
(Post 11719279)
Fair play to you mate.
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Good on you pal.
Black is the new Blue :-) |
Glad I'm not the only one choosing subarus over food lol ,, good on you and I'm sure it will all be worth it
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Originally Posted by flashash
(Post 11719379)
Good on you pal.
Black is the new Blue :-) |
Originally Posted by domino46
(Post 11719398)
Glad I'm not the only one choosing subarus over food lol ,, good on you and I'm sure it will all be worth it
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Originally Posted by Hangarrat93
(Post 11719534)
It's an easy choice lol it's aleady worth it when I leave much more expensive and powerful things for dead
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I've not had a chance to properly time it but with the supersoft tyres and a good launch id like to think around 4 secs? Maybe that's a bit optimistic
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Well the end of the month draws closer and with it, payday! :D
On the cards for what im hoping will be the last large single expenditure blowout this year are: safety devices 6 point weld in cage a plumbed in extinguisher voltex rear wing by carbenfibre creations voltex rear diffuser voltex canards zun sport front grille set a set of takata tow straps a rain light for the rear and ive also budgeted for polycarb windows as well but unsure if they can be deemed essential items for the build. they do look killer though. Does anyone have any experience with 'carbenfibre creations' ?? dont want to splurge 500quid on a big gay wing for it to look mince. |
Great weight for a newage that pal!
Deffo get that cage in or a harness bar to put those harness on, bolting harness shoulder straps down to the floor is not the right way to mount them at all! Keep up the good work |
Thanks man I'm fairly happy with it.
I know, it's a disaster waiting to happen. They'll be mounted better when the cage gets welded in |
A quick few pics of the cage and wing thats been ordered up. Here's hoping they look as good in real life. Also managed to order everything stated a few posts above and I'm glad to say that's all the big expenses taken care of. Atleast for this stage of its life. Now i can just look forward to fitting everything and getting out on track :D
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...02292e5dd8.png Here is the roll cage ive ordered. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...b6301e2b2a.png Also the big gay wing from carben fibre creations. |
The not so serious track car just got serious then!
Full weld in cage changes thing slightly but on track safety come first. |
Originally Posted by ScoobP1
(Post 11730856)
The not so serious track car just got serious then!
Full weld in cage changes thing slightly but on track safety come first. |
Been a wee while since i updated this, had a long wait for a few parts. All the items ordered last month are here and once the cage is in I can fit the other parts. Managed to fit the wing, carbon inlet and other sti bumper parts and wee front lip. Pics below:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...8f33a7141d.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...331db6f159.jpg |
Big wing....
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Originally Posted by BBB3
(Post 11750201)
Big wing....
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Time for an update; unfortunately not a very pleasant one. The impreza has taken a hit. While parked up some one ploughed into the side of it and things are looking dire. The shell is twisted and sitting on top the driver side wheels as the coilovers have snapped. It's all in the hands of the insurance companies now but I suspect a write off - buy back - reshell will be in order. In which case Itll delay plans of racing next year but atleast I'll get to rebuild it from the ground up.
On a final note I'd like to say how important it is to declare all modifications to your insurer. I almost didn't tell them about the rollcage out of fear they'd double the price but I'm so glad I did. If I hadn't I'd have lost a lot of time and money invested in the car. |
Gutted!! Don't worry pal you'll be on your feet in no time especially with being straight with the insurance and it'll be even better than the last:thumb:
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Originally Posted by ZANY
(Post 11756370)
Gutted!! Don't worry pal you'll be on your feet in no time especially with being straight with the insurance and it'll be even better than the last:thumb:
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Gutted!! Don't worry pal you'll be on your feet in no time especially with being straight with the insurance and it'll be even better than the one gone:thumb:
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They will mate especially looking at the current market value for scooby has risen considerably keep us updated mate
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Originally Posted by ZANY
(Post 11756383)
They will mate especially looking at the current market value for scooby has risen considerably keep us updated mate
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Mine got set on fire 5 year ago
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...3146dad95.jpeg [IMG]https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.scoobynet.com-vbulletin/1280x960/80-image_77d215817a13762 https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...9a4d2fd8c.jpeg b1f99ea3c648b146209489838.jpeg[/IMG] And then this evolved |
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