LordG's WRX STi (Pic Heavy)
Hi everyone,
Thought I would start a thread to track progress and introduce myself. I am Neil. Proud owner of a Subaru 2004 WRX STi WR1. Hope you like.... http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps385e89af.jpg Index
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CAR WHEN I GOT HER:
Some initial details:
I am less than a week into ownership, but I am very pleased. Here are some pics of the car 'as is' today. Before any cleaning, before anything: http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps73e6690c.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps68ac2d0b.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...pscb7e4452.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps83bcf4cc.jpg ALLOYS and BRAKES http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps78907619.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0979e8b0.jpg VORTEX EXHAUST http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps75b7b23f.jpg ENGINE BAY http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...pscf5e57c9.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7d0a7333.jpg GENRAL SHOTS http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1483f898.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps106bf2bb.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3d732c28.jpg CURRENT STEREO http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3196400c.jpg |
PRODRIVE EXHAUST GOES ON
OK, after a couple of days running around, I think I am going to put the Prodrive exhaust back on (dont like the sound of the Vortex). Dave (Previous owner) kindly gave me the original prodrive silencer as part of the deal. So I decided to clean up the original while it was not on the car. http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps860e4bba.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps342b4086.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps86ba52ea.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps73a0591d.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8a3c4cf7.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...pse34e8c2d.jpg |
FIRST DETAILING SESSION:
Sunny day today, no training today because I am injured, so a day cleaning the car. This is something I really enjoy doing. Take my time. Potter around the garage. The journey has started to make 284 my own. Much much much more to do, but a good start.
Here is a list of the products I use:
Here is the process I use:
A good day getting to know my WR1. FIRST WASH http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps753aa4b1.jpg CLAYED / WASHED / DRIED http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...psd91395d8.jpg GENERAL SHOTS: http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...psea55cff3.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps167e5ce3.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps90c82768.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps94068443.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps47179952.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps22734664.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...pse85c054b.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps56d82f3f.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...psf4737574.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...psc5524459.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0eacd0ff.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...psafc6f5e1.jpg |
CAR CHECKED OVER AND FULL SERVICE
Car has been to RCM for a 'brace and belt' service and general checkover. A fair amount of service work carried out, but I wanted to make sure 284 was all in good working order. The following work was carried out:
lots of work, but I want to make sure the car is in good working order and all the belts changed/new. Now to start on cleaning the engine bay and enjoying the car knowing she is purring nicely and being given a clean bill of health by RCM! |
THE TO-DO-LIST
Put together a 'To-Do-List' for 284, so thought I would put on here as a record. Lets see how far I get.... http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps05b150ea.jpg |
A LITTLE WALL ART IN THE GARAGE
Had an hour to spare today so decided to give the WR1 it's own address in the garage http://www.IWSTI.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif Actually considering writing up all the cars I have ever owned, like a memorial wall for all past and current cars! Anyhow, just started with the WR1. http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2db754d8.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps52a30af3.jpg |
NEW PARTS ORDERED (bonnet insulator, engine undertray, inner wheel arch)
ordered and received: - Engine Undertray (does not have one at the moment) - Under bonnet insulation (taken original one off as it was falling apart) - front driverside inner wheel arch (existing one broke where it connects to the bumper) The Under Bonnet insulation is about to get a coat of black paint, as it currently looks like this: http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...psa8116346.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3611f9d0.jpg The Inner Wheel Arch: (sorry rubbish pic) http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8238a5b4.jpg Also in the middle of researching a replacement for my very old Trolly Jack and stands. Next update to include pics of painted Bonnet Insulation, purchased trolley Jack and maybe a bit more - lol. still working through the list.... |
New Trolley Jack & Stands
Thought it was time to upgrade my trolley jack and stands. SGS Engineering products looked good and their service got good reviews. So, a purchase was made... http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5953e22c.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps64b13be3.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...psdb3f5b2f.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps22e5ecd2.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps119da18b.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9ca61efa.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...psbc37692f.jpg |
Inner Wheel Arch and Engine Under Tray
Order a new inner wheel arch and engine under tray last week. Fitted them both today. The inner wheel arch had cracked and there was no engine under tray - always nice to replace and add to bring back to good. The pictures below show the new Trolley Jack, Stands, engine under tray, inner wheel arch and plenty of new clips and bolts. http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5ab95500.jpg http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0e3b33e2.jpg |
very , looks nice
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WOW can you clean mine next? Very nice
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Great job in the engine bay, what process did you use and how long did it take?
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You've done a superb job it's a very nice car.SJ.
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Thanks everyone.
Re: the engine bay, as it was in RCM for the service work, I asked them to degrease it (but nothing else). I then degreased again, left to dry then sprayed the whole engine bay with , this is brilliant. Just soak the engine bay, walk away and come back in a few hours :luxhello: |
Total dedication there ,looking really good.
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CLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAN!
Very nice! |
Very nice. Wish i had a space and the time to do that to mine.
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Looks great. :cool: Nice work. :thumb:
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Thanks everyone - much appreciated.
Been looking at the other galleries on here - some amazing cars. Glad to be part of the family. :thumb: |
lovely mate top work on the engine bay i wanna brave this myself but im worried in case i mess it up lol
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Great job mate:thumb:
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Originally Posted by craigybaby
(Post 11230275)
lovely mate top work on the engine bay i wanna brave this myself but im worried in case i mess it up lol
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Originally Posted by marco58
(Post 11230321)
Great job mate:thumb:
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Wow that's some anal detail, the car isn't looking too bad either.
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Cracking job, that's one clean looking car now:thumb:
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Awesome work mate, cracking car.
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Nice,Zanio is awesome stuff :thumb:
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Looks great, proper clean now.
Love the aerospace 303, I use it all the time is excellent.....also great for cleaning and shinning up the mudflaps ;) |
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