Old man with a classic
 

Hello all.

I've recently bought a 2000 classic Impreza turbo and looking to modify it a bit.
I'm 39, the kids are gone so its time for my mid-life crisis. Its mostly Audi's I've had, but the noise of a Subaru has always turned my head.
Anyway, its a red classic, V reg, with a full stainless exhaust.

I'm a bit of a sponge when it comes to info and I've been reading up on these cars for a number of years now just biding my time so I reckon I'm pretty clued up on remapping and power mods etc and I've been advised this is the site to be on for if you're looking for advice.

Anyway, I'll go for now but I'll most likely have a few questions in the future so please dont ignore me!!:rolleyes:

welcome aboard :)

deep pockets/disregard for numbers helps................

i will be following you young man as i too recently purchased a 2000 turbo(because my son had one and it sounded awesome) and i am 47 and love my cars like life itself,cheers tony

You could just enjoy the standard settings :thumb:

first of all lets see some pictures of your motor and is it power mods you are wanting to do? if so first steps are full stainless decat which you prob already have, a panel filter, walbro fuel pump for extra fueling safty and finished with a remap should see you with good figures and you will be amazed at the result

If you want a car that's a handful to drive but allows you to brag some big numbers then go down the power route. If however you want a superb handling fast road car, then look at sorting out the chassis and handling. Simple exhaust mods allied to a good remap should give you adequate power to then exploit the excellent stiff chassis and AWD capabilities well. £1k or less spent on some BC coilovers and Whiteline ARB's (+ links) will be a much wiser investment than chasing 350bhp.

Welcome :D

Why do you think I'm called "Midlife.." LOL

Join TTS and go to a few of their meetings and take it from there :D

Shaun

I'll be going down the power route as I will mostly be driving the car on A and B roads so dont want too harsh a ride.
My car has a full stainless system and panel filter. I have around £2000 to spend but I reckon £1000 is going towards a full service, timing belt, roller change, new clutch and flywheel.

Your choice, wrong, but it's a free world.

then go for a remap mate get the best out of them power mods along with a walbro fuel pump before its remapped

My Midlife crisis has cost me a lot more than £2000 :(

Post a few pics or a link to the car :D

Shaun

I have to agree with the above, don't go chasing power, it gets very expensive!

Some choice suspension mods and a decat, yellow injectors, turbo change and remap will get you circa 300 BHP and would be the best package for A-B road driving. Try and get hold of P1 shocks and springs, a rear ARB upgrade and some polybushes and you will notice a HUGE difference in a good way.

Whilst it does make sense to do a service, does the clutch really need doing ?
Might make more sense to put it towards a hybrid TD04 to keep low down response, or something bigger if you want to stress the gearbox.

Solid drop links might be worthwhile, if they're still the plastic ones. Makes the handling feel like new, without harshness, and not too pricey.

39 and the kids are gone!! I'm of "pensionable age" and Iv'e still got one at home! plus you're midlife crisis is starting early? :norty:
As I'm actully old enough to be your dad, it is my duty to advise you to buy something sensible - yeah, right :nono:

John D

Kids have gone? lucky man, when I'm 39 my boy will be 3, lol.

BTW not all suspension upgrades make a harsh ride

I'm 39 and my boy isn't even 2 yet :freak3: My midlife crisis is long overdue though :cuckoo:

seeks....

Have we acquired a dating forum.:lol1:

Car sounds good get them pics up :thumb:...of the car:lol1:

Old man with a classic
[QUOTE=53WRX;8900000]seeks....

Horny young bird with a sense of humour? :norty:

JohnD

A few of the lads at work have had there cars remapped and the clutches have gone on all of them within a few months of driving. I thought I might as well do it now as its done a fair few miles and still on the standard clutch I think. ( No receipt for a replacement)


I had mine early, there 18 and 20.

As for photos, I still type with one finger so it might be a little while before I work out how to do it.

Given you're in the 'lower' insurance bracket wouldn't you have been better getting an STi?

I'm 45 and I've had my STi V3 for 10 years - I tried a PPP'd UK car and thought it was okay then I tried standard STi and couldn't believe the difference.

10 yrs on the engine is still standard - okay it's a good one with 326bhp but I'd have to spend a fortune on a UK car to get this performance.

Hi fella
Whilst this site can be good for advice (there are more than a few numpties about...), I tend to use it more for sales - so many members means there's often some decent parts for sale, and often decent group buys going etc

Anyway, was just gonna say that if you're lookin for a local site you might wanna try www.tyneteesscoobies.co.uk
Good bunch on there who are all local and normally willin to help out if you're ever stuck.

Bought mine from a friend so I know how the car has been treated. He recently lost his job and at a bargin price so everyone was a winner.