type R Story
 

Bought the car back in Feb 2009 as an almost std Version 4 type R.
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First mod was to add a facelift front end tidy up the paint work.
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Back from the paint shop with a new look.
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Wheels were a little tatty so I had them resparyed.
Before.
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After.
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Next on the list was to upgrade the brakes front & rear.
Front
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Rear
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Engine work starts.
Heat wrap on the full decat Blitz as well as the proted headrers.
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Inlet manifold painted.
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Next on the shopping list was a set of BC Racing coilovers.
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Initial set up.
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Front end looked a little bare so the V6 splitter was fitted.
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New steering wheel fitted.
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Suspension was then set up correctly with a 4 wheel alignment.
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Next was a start on the ECU to ensure the car was running sweet.
Simtek being fitted.
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Defi's & knocklink installed to monitor what the engine was doing.
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Second round on engine mods. Bigger turbo, TMIC etc.
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Finished product so far.............. :D.
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Car was off the road over the winter but 2011 has seen a few changs so far.
Car was taken away on the back of Drews pick-up for a few new mods and an MOT.
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Whiteline goodies. ARB's, ALK, Droplinks & H brace.
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Also new for 2011 a smart set of Revolution Millenium 18's.
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Few pics of the original decals for the rear quarters, boot, wings & fog covers back on the type R.

Jonny hard at work. Big thanks for fitting. Pics don't do them justice.

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CAR :
MY98 Version 4 Subaru Impreza WRX STI type R

MODIFICATIONS:
3" Blitz Nurspec R Exhaust System
Magnex De-cat Downpipe (heat wrapped)
Harvey Smith Ported Headers (heat wrapped)
Stainless 50mm Up-pipe (heat wrapped)
Denso 550cc Injectors
STI 8 TMIC
JAW TD05 18g Turbo
HKS 200mm Induction Kit with Custom Piping
NGK PFR7b Plugs
Fuelab Fuel Pressure Regulator
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
Oil Catch Can
Autobahn 88 Water Hoses
Simtek ECU with Anti-lag & Launch Control
Lateral Performance Puley Set in Blue
Stainless Steal Bonnet Damper

EXTERIOR :
Black Mudflaps with STI Logo
Crystal Clear Headlights
Crystal Clear Sidelights
Crystal Clear Wing Indicators
Full Respray
MY00 Crystal Clear Bumper Indicators
MY00 Front Bumper
PIAA Headlight Bulbs
PIAA Sidelights
Silvertech Indicator Bulbs
Version 6 STI Front Splitter
22B WRC Adjustable Rear Spoiler

INTERIOR :
MOMO Jet Steering Wheel
Standard Version 4 type R Interior
STI Mat Set
Triple Gauge Pod
Defi Boost Gauge
Defi Oil Temperature Gauge
Defi Oil Pressure Gauge
Defi Link II Control System

ICE :
Alpine Type R Speakers
Clarion Bluetooth SD/MP3 Stereo

SUSPENSION :
BC Racing Coilover Kit with Adjustable Damper Settings - BR Series
Whiteline 24mm Front ARB
Whiteline 22mm Rear ARB
Whitline ALK
Whiteline Rear Droplinks
H-brace

WHEELS :
18" Revolution Milleniums in Anthracite
Black Lightweight Aluminium Locking Wheel Nuts
Black Lightweight Aluminium Wheel Nuts
TOYO T1R 215/35/18 Tyres

BRAKES :
326mm Brembo Front Brake Upgrade
316mm Brembo Rear Brake Upgrade
Ferodo DS2500 Pads Front & Rear
Goodridge Braided Hoses. Front & Rear

ENGINE :
EJ20
2.0L turbo
POWER :
est 360BHP / 340 LBS FT
Re mapped by :
Andy Forrest

More mods to follow in he very near future.

milleniums.....awesome wheel on a Classic.

Car looks great.

looks wicked mate a true cracker:thumb:

Very nice Type R........

Very nice Phil. You certainly do your Scoobies well.

You can't have many speed bumps near you ;)

That looks awesome mate.:thumb:

Cracking job, great little tale too, car looks sweet:thumb:

Cheers lads. Roof vent planned for later this year. Should finish her off nicely (for now anyway.....LOL)

great work, looking really nice

Stunning:thumb:

sweet car. you have made real good progress with it!

Nice Type R. I am sure i saw this for sale at 10k?

Very nice mate :) looking forward to making a start on mine! ;)

Very true bud. She was for sale but decided to keep hold for a while.

Phil you have good taste! :)

Love it, not sure on the one the new alloys over the old ones. :thumb:

very nice mate

Looking good. :)

Cheers Immy..........:thumb:

P1 WRC wheels are very nice but the Milleniums make the car look a bit more aggressive.

Spot on bloody low

Looks very nice indeed :cool:

Looks stunning mate, love them wheels!

Cheers fella. You know the car well and know how much time and effort I put into her.

Gorgeous pal!

Cheers lads. She's getting there but as we all know with the modding lark, it takes a while and is never ending...........LOL.

Spot on mate:thumb: Looks awesome on the Millenium's:cool:

Phil, did you use any spacers when using the 18" OZ P1's with the Brembo's?

A chap is asking about clearance with them; https://www.scoobynet.com/wheels-tyr...l#post10013281

Yes bud. 5mm spacers on the front are required.

Same As Dogs:thumb:

Very nice!