Blobeye revamp
Greetings all.
Well I've gone and bought another impreza. I did go and look at other marques such as mitsi and audi, but I am still wanting own a Spec C, with the intention of running a reliable 450-500 hasn't materialised. So in sheer boredom I have bought another Blobeye STI that will be given some tweaks along the way. I will still be keeping one eye out for a nice Spec C though ;) This is my tenth impreza, which I bought it from a long serving SNet member. It's got a few nice items already on it, and some bad products too which I'll be challenging. The shell bar the roof diffuser is mint, I've set about this already ;) http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps6e9a183a.jpg http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...pse8086ad5.jpg The rattling coilovers refresh :mad: New clutch :mad: Front and maybe rear brakes :mad: Wheels to be looked into :D Tyres will probably be a set of my Dmack DMT-RC :lol1: De-badge :norty: Power upgrades :cool: HT autos Splitter ordered :thumb: Hella horns ordered :thumb: I'll get some better pictures once I've got time, work commitments are taking priority at the moment, and I'm still knocking back orders for graphics and plates :confused: |
So am I going to see you down CAMS soon Rob :D
Andy |
Originally Posted by S555 MKR
(Post 11221710)
So am I going to see you down CAMS soon Rob :D
Andy I just sold a twin plate Exedy from the classic, now this needs a new clutch DOH! |
Originally Posted by Rob Day
(Post 11221743)
Indeed, it's already made a visit to Brian once
I just sold a twin plate Exedy from the classic, now this needs a new clutch DOH! |
So a very long day at work today knocked me back a little, but I have arranged for the car to go to a BMW approved local body shop on Wednesday to have the roof stripped and painted ;)
Tubs has offered to de-tango the headlights, and blacken the backs for me, so hopefully I'll get them down to him at the same time it's in the body shop. I'm hoping to make some legal plates that are less restrictive to the intercooler too, but time is of the essence as I've still a few jobs to do for members on here. Plan on attacking the trim too when I get chance, or maybe just upgrade to the later blob/hawk, undecided yet as I want to go black rather than silver. Anyway, pics still needed, but with working 14 hours I haven't had time ;( hopefully tomorrow. Rob |
Nice one Rob , so that's who's those lights Tub was working on :)
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Originally Posted by mantazini
(Post 11223398)
Nice one Rob , so that's who's those lights Tub was working on :)
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Originally Posted by Rob Day
(Post 11223387)
So a very long day at work today knocked me back a little, but I have arranged for the car to go to a BMW approved local body shop on Wednesday to have the roof stripped and painted ;)
Tubs has offered to de-tango the headlights, and blacken the backs for me, so hopefully I'll get them down to him at the same time it's in the body shop. I'm hoping to make some legal plates that are less restrictive to the intercooler too, but time is of the essence as I've still a few jobs to do for members on here. Plan on attacking the trim too when I get chance, or maybe just upgrade to the later blob/hawk, undecided yet as I want to go black rather than silver. Anyway, pics still needed, but with working 14 hours I haven't had time ;( hopefully tomorrow. Rob good luck |
Subscribed Rob looking forward to seeing this one unfold
Martin |
Originally Posted by tubbytommy
(Post 11223408)
ive done most of the jobs on your list, no badges on car including debadged front grill, painted interior trim panels black and legal small plate so as not to cover fmic oh and black detango of course.:lol1:
good luck As soon as I so the car, I thought to myself, a) am I buying to enjoy for a while until I find the car I want, b) put it back to standard, and sell it keeping some of the goodies for the future, c) or bust it entirely. However this car is not a breaker, the bodywork bar the stupid roof diffuser is mint, and I mean very clean. I'm at work now so I can't vouch for sure, but from memory its covered only 3'000 miles in 3 years :norty:, and overall its realitively low mileage for it age.
Originally Posted by M2RTXbugeye
(Post 11224866)
Subscribed Rob looking forward to seeing this one unfold
Martin Lots of folk have done this many time over over the years, and it become old hat. So without being boring or negative I just want to make it a proper nice everyday car with say 450 useable bhp, and at the end for the car to have cost no more than a total of £8-£8.5k. The car hopefully will then sell when the time is right to an enthusiast for what I have in it, and as such its win win alround. --------------------------- Splitter arrived the other day, I'll fit it when a few other jobs are complete. Car is now at the body shop having the roof sorted which was an unforseen cost, but a necessary at the end of the day. £300 worth spent though. Headlight are going to be removed by the bodyshop for me (simply havent time), and then posted to Tubs. I'll hopefully collect them tomorrow. Clutch is being sourced, I'm unsure whether to go ACT with matching flywheel, or a twin plate of some description. Yet to be decided, as I dont know what Turbo/power I will get the car too. As said hoping for 450, so a pink box is probably at its limit if the car sees some track action :wonder: The Hella Sirens havent arrived yet, but theres no rush for these, as its only a cosmetic thing :) Still waiting on mags getting back to me with some prices etc on wheels. Over and out for now. Rob |
Small update, although I'm very pleased with the result.
The roof has now been taken back down to the bare metal and resprayed professionally (hat off to Eclipse motor body). I couldn't see in the garage, so I had to take the car out, so it's now been rained on :( http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps572bfa9d.jpg Lights partially removed. http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...psaacbb733.jpg Lights ready to wrapped for Tubs' handy work ;) http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps0365b6c3.jpg Grille refresh is next, hmmmm with what and how yet to be decided. http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps96767a4f.jpg Plenty to do here.:D http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps7e13ee4f.jpg |
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Time to fit this, no not the box! ;)
http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps7f2865aa.jpg http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...psb9e49016.jpg Also grill now test fit.... http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...psd5ef1e0c.jpg Horns next http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps8fd59f30.jpg Just waiting for bloody lights off Tubs now, jeeeez. LOL |
Rattling Coliovers refreshed :D
OS GIKEN twin plate clutch Ordered :D |
Lights now fitted, very pleased with the results, thanks again Tubs :D
Started installing the hella horns when the heavens opened :( Managed a sodden picture just before I went in to dry off http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps2d32c87c.jpg |
Lights look very good mate:thumb:mine should be on there way to TT next week if I find the time to remove them.SJ.
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
(Post 11240530)
Lights look very good mate:thumb:mine should be on there way to TT next week if I find the time to remove them.SJ.
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Thanks Rob:thumb:,I do have those moments:lol1:so if I get stuck ill pm you,I will proberly get it done on Monday as I have the day off.SJ.
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What's the engine spec of this rob?
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Originally Posted by chet123
(Post 11240615)
What's the engine spec of this rob?
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Weather permitting its a FMIC colour change day, I'm thinking maybe yellow :D
Just kidding, satin black will be the colour choice. Rob |
It's coming along nicely Rob, you just can't stop modding can you lol
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Originally Posted by martin850
(Post 11242625)
It's coming along nicely Rob, you just can't stop modding can you lol
Clutch arrived :D Andrew Carr not got back to me yet Horns now fitted properly and wired in Headlights need new bulbs, ordered. :thumb: |
Small update.
Decided that the grill in front of the intercooler looked naff, so I've removed that, but may install another of better quality soon ;) Also sprayed the intercooler as it looked a little weather, all the fins are perfect, but it had oxidised a little. As it was. http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps2d32c87c.jpg I prepared the cooler with a light rubbing down. http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...psf74345b8.jpg Primer coat. http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps471ee3fe.jpg Finished with a few coats of Satin Black :D http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...psfc8ad8fe.jpg http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps44fb3d28.jpg I need to cover the sides of the cooler another coat of Satin, as it was difficult to get too without removing the bumper. I'll tackle this later this week. Also fitted a more "fitting" number plate, looks much better :D Pictures took with hazard lights on, I've yet to fit the yellow/silver bulbs, but as I'm going to fit better bulbs all round it can wait until I've bought them all. Rob |
I think Tubs is right about the fog cover stickers, so these will be removed next along with the badges on the boot.
I may also look at a trumpet intake for the power upgrades whilst I'm at it. Also think the horns are a little glary, so I might change these to a more subtle colour. Or move them to a more "out of direct view" location. Wheels - I'm unsure what to do here, whether to keep the Team Dynamics Pro Race and change the colour, or just change them out for something new, ie Rota Fighters. I'm no longer a fan of gold wheels :D Power upgrades are on hold at the moment as I haven't been able to get hold of my mechanic. Andrew Carr is also primed, so it just gives me a little time to ensure I have everything I need to get the car towards the post 450bhp marker with the SC46 :D Rob |
Looks great Rob, the fmic core looks much better now
Martin |
Originally Posted by M2RTXbugeye
(Post 11247262)
Looks great Rob, the fmic core looks much better now
Martin Did you ever get sorted with your reg? I know you were in a rush, and I had no time. I've a little more time next week if you still need them? Rob |
Hi mate where did you get your front numberplate? as I want one for my car that size.
Cheers Marc |
Originally Posted by forgedmarco
(Post 11247337)
Hi mate where did you get your front numberplate? as I want one for my car that size.
Cheers Marc /\ that plates smaller :wonder: I hadn't realised :D Apparently a small company near me make bespoke signs :norty::lol1: Rob |
Originally Posted by Rob Day
(Post 11247354)
Hi Marc.
/\ that plates smaller :wonder: I hadn't realised :D Apparently a small company near me make bespoke signs :norty::lol1: Rob Marc |
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