Jimbo's RB5 - #388
 

Hey guys, I thought I'd show off a few pics of my RB5, number 388. I bought the car last October, its a factory WR Sport model, i.e, performance pack, WR clocks and WR spoiler.

Heres some pictures from just after I brought her home. Its my first Impreza, and I absolutely love it. I've got a company skoda, so the Subaru stays at home as a weekend toy at the moment. Brief spec:

- 52k miles, lots of history, 3 owners from new (inc myself)
- Recently refurbished speedline alloys, goodyear eagle F1s
- Lots of money spent on the audio, inc a becker iPod/handsfree headunit, upgraded speakers and subwoofers, and a massive amp on a custom bulkhead in the boot. Previous owner had this done, its a very neat and tidy install, you can't visually tell apart from the H/U that it isn't standard, sounds fantastic.
- Steering cowl mounted boost gauge - looks quite factory, almost like part of the WR Sport pack.

Since owning it, I've had the alarm ECU/siren replaced (after the car immobilising itself on the Rally GB - not much fun) and generally enjoyed every minute of driving it. Anyway, onto the pictures:

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I haven't got many photos lately, but I've added a 3/4 front number plate, and recently sorted clear indicators.

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I'd like to re-condition the brakes, and sort new pads/discs to improve them slightly, and get hold of some STI tailights (looking at the moment). I'd also like a de-cat downpipe, but unsure if I'd need it re-mapping.

Comments welcomed,

James

Lovely rb5 mate! are you a rb5oc member?

bang tidy!! :)

Yes I am :) I'm JWaller on there, its a bit quiet at the moment though.

Haha, one of my favourite sayings! Thank you.

Great pics of a nice standard looking RB5 :luvlove:

Cracking fella!

That car was on my list to look at but my car sale feel through and you bought it :lol1:

It is a cracker :thumb: If it were my car I'd keep the original lights rather than mess around with it. Did you get the protection film off OK??

Great RB5!
from a fellow owner

Very nice mate:thumb: A few RB5's popping up at the min:Suspiciou All coming out of hibernation for the summer:lol1::lol1:

Looks very nice mate :thumb:

That steel grey is the best colour for a classic IMHO :thumb: is the RB5 bonnet steel or ally (I can't remember)?

TX.

nice looks the biz

Nice Classic....

Cheers for the kind words guys :)


Finally got my hands on a set of STI tailights (cheers lammylama :thumb:) and fitted them today;


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Really pleased, they smarten it up no end, think they should have been standard fitment! Went out for a run in it;

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God approves.
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Cheers,


Jimbo.