Subaru Impreza WRX STi5 Type RA Limited (555 WRC edition)

Standard Specification:
DCCD driver adjustable centre differential transmition system
R180 rear differential with LSD
Front LSD
Larger driveshafts and wheel bearings
13:1 quickrack (recently refurbished), as fitted to the 22B
Intercooler Water Sprays (Manual and Auto mode)
8200rpm STi engine
Close ratio gearbox (top speed 160MPH, not the ultra low ratio of the early RA’s)
2 pot rear brakes with large diameter vented disks
Alloy lower front wishbones with ball joint drop links for ARB
Lightweight Glass/panels
Alloy Bonnet
Roof vent
Blue limited SWRT edition front seats
Automatic Climate Control
Electric windows
Electric adjustable and folding door mirrors
Momo Airbag steering wheel
Upper and lower storage bins
Centre 9000rpm rev counter dash
Carbon fibre/alloy front strut brace

Uprated Specification:
Suspension:
LedaB coilover 24way adjustable struts 325lb front, 225lb rear springs
Steering rack location adjusted for bump steer control by Powerstation
Geometry fully aligned
Rear Cusco strut brace

Wheels:
Speedline Turini 8x18 in gold
McGuard locking wheel nuts and speedline wheel nuts

Tyres:
Bridgestone SO2 Pole Position 225/35x18 500 miles from new

Brakes:
AP Racing 330mm 4 pot conversion with 6 groove ventilated disks EBC Ceramic Red pads (new pads will be fitted at sale front and rear)

Interior:
PSI3 SECS Monitor with additional Oil Pressure and Temperature gauge feature enabled using Defi sender units, shift/warning light also enabled
Kenwood mask head unit, 10CD changer/radio/tape sound system with JVC speakers
Lambdalink
Charge temperature gauge

Engine:
Rebuilt in August 2003 to the following specification by myself with the assistance of Prosport using genuine Subaru gaskets etc.
Roger Clark Motorsport modified oil pump
ACL uprated big end bearings
Competition lightweight, high strength steel conrods
New crank
New piston rings
New big end bearings
New oil cooler
Cylinder heads fully refurbished with new valve stem oil seals
Flywheel lightened to 8.4kg
Crank, pistons, conrods, flywheel, front pulley, clutch assembly balanced to race specifications
STi forged pistons retained

ECU:
EcuTek remapped for Optimax by Bob Rawle to produce 300BHP/Lbft with very flexible power delivery utilising standard TMIC, intake, turbo and filter system, STi GroupN air filter.

Exhaust:
H&S Decat downpipe and straight through centre section, original style scoobysport 2.5” backbox in stainless steel. Downpipe fully lagged.

Fuel system:
high flow fuel pump and regulator.

Security:
Cat1 system with 24hr tracker system.

This car is a rare example of one of the highest spec Impreza’s to be built, Imported brand new by Park Lane with zero miles and has one previous owner. It has full UK Service history at Park lane or Prosport and has been maintained regardless of cost with regular oil changes in between services as appropriate. Receipts for all work on the car will be provided. The modifications have been carefully chosen to provide a very quick point to point car which is comfortable and practical for daily use yet very capable should you wish to take the car on a trackday outing. I am confident this is one of the best setup Impreza’s in the UK in terms of handling and all round usability. The car was winner of the fastest Subaru award for handling at TOTB 2002 and was 2nd overall for handling at the TOTB 2003 test day with a stock 270BHP engine spec. 0-60MPH Circa 4.0 seconds, ¼ mile 13.2 seconds with one attempt.

The car can be supplied with the livery as pictured or in the original plain Sonic Blue. I may be prepared to remove some of the uprated items should your budget not stretch to the full asking price. For example I could retain the Speedline wheels and sell the car with 7x17 MiM wheels installed. I could also retain the SECS and Gauges if required.

Purchasing this car gives you a well proven specification that has a large value in terms of parts and development/setup work. It is a very reluctant sale and will only be parted with if the offer matches the specification. Bodywork is in excellent condition with the usual front stone chips associated with mileage, the front bumper has some scratches and the OSF wing has a small chip on the wheel arch. The car was treated with Teflon based wax by Mark Underwood when I purchased so has been well protected. It is not concourse condition but is in excellent condition for the age/mileage and scrubs up nicely. The wheels are as new except for one small scratch on one wheel at the rim edge; you won’t see it unless you look for it.

Current Mileage is 64,800. The car was registered April 1999, I purchased June 2002.
Asking Price as listed £14,950

Please email john.felstead@btinternet.com if you are seriously interested or require further information.

Photo taken at the Catalunya WRC Rally 2003


Photos taken prior to gauge/SECS fitment

 

Sorry to see it go John Damn fine car. If you want one of the best Impreza's around look no further. I've been out with John a couple of times and it is a stunning car. In the hands of someone who can drive (i.e. John), it is one of the fastest cars I've been in.

What are you getting next?

Chris

 

This is certainly one of the best STI5's in the country I hope that it finds the good home it deserves. Cracking car.

Matt

 

someones gonna get a well sorted car for a bargain

 

Thanks Guys.

Not having much luck on here unfortunately so i think i will drop the spec, sell some of the parts seperately and let the masses take a look.

 

live the legend. buy the car.

the best classic Impreza.

I really can't believe you haven't sold this yet John with the rarity and carefully chosen spec

 

I know. Hopefully someone apreciates what this car is.

 

Hopefully they will John. If I was in the market for another Scoob...

Chris

 

Jeez i would love this car.....

Can't believe it hasn't gone but I've got no spare cash

 

Seeing this thread has gone down the leader board, I’ll bump it back up to the top!

Also I’m doing you a favour, as if you sell it you can stop embarrassing yourself, by driving so badly

 

Its shocking that we are even discussing this car still being for sale!

Would you consider a straight swap for an X-reg Pug 106 GTi?..............................thought not!

Cracking car though!

 

Would be such a shame to break this car up?
Anyone want to buy my Saab Conv. off me so that I can get a bit closer to dreaming about this

Oh and BTT

 

YHM

 

Beautiful car and a bttt for you!

 

Does anybody have Johns number so i can ring him?

 

I do zippy, but I'm sure john is watching this thread quite closely, and will get a pm to you asap,
if not, as he is a busy lad at the mo', you can contact him at prosport in stockport most days, on: 01614329999.

chris

 

Thanks Chris, Zippy is having a look at the car tomorrow.

 

Sold.

Thanks for the kind words.

 

nice one john, bet your gutted to see it go eh?
(understatement)
so, not going out with us tomorrow then?
if you want to, I can give you a lift,
chris

 

I still have the car for a few days until the funds clear. I wont put any miles on it though. I'll be sad to see it go, it's a great car, but its going to an enthusiast which is great.

I need a rest Chris, but thanks for the offer.