notfub

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My car is a modified 333bhp 1999 T plate UK Classic Subaru Impreza Turbo 4 door saloon in Green. I am the 4th owner of the car, which I bought form another Subaru enthusiast on September 2008. The car is HPI Clear.

The car has spent most of it’s time with me making the daily journey up the motorway from Neath to Bristol, 140 mile round trip. The car has excellent fuel economy of 32mpg when cruising in 5th at 70mph, a testament to the mapping carried out by Bob Rawle. The current mileage on the car is around 122,250 but will change as I still use the car daily.

The mileage maybe high but the engine has only covered 40,000 (mainly motorway) miles since API rebuild. Also the Exedy clutch has done only 30,000 (again mainly motorway) miles since it was changed (see history below).

The car is taxed for another 10 months and is not affected by the new government tax rules, so the tax will not increase. The car has been recently MOT’d, with no issues, so nothing to worry about for another 11 months.

As for security, the car benefits from the excellent factory Sigma Cat 1 Alarm/Immobiliser and comes supplied with a certificate of compliance for insurance purposes. I have two keys and two alarm keyfobs to go with the car.

I've owned the car since September 2008 and it’s been a fun car to live with and work on. I am only selling as I've bought modified bugeye WRX from another forum member, h8nsk .

I have just fitted this week, 17" Subaru alloy wheels from a new age blobeye WRX. These also have brand new Falken 912 tyres fitted which are an excellent all round tyre.

The car will benefit from a full 4 wheel alignment by David Coe Auto Engineering of Gorseinon, Swansea before sale. Dave Coe is an ex-WRC mechanic and is a popular choice for servicing and maintenance for Scooby owners in South Wales. ( car is booked in for 23rd May 2009)

The modifications to the car are extensive but they all combine perfectly to make this classic into the fastest car I have ever owned or driven. There is virtually no turbo lag from the VF34 turbo, with almost instant acceleration from any gear at any revs. It’s a breathtaking drive that far surpasses that of a standard Impreza turbo. I’ve listed the modifications below;

Modifications
- Scoobysport 3" sportscat downpipe (heatwrapped) - easily passed MOT emissions test
- HKS Hi-Power Silent 3" exhaust system (heatwrapped)
- 3 port boost solenoid
- Green Panel filter in standard airbox (cleaned in April 2009 and remaining cleaning fluid supplied)
- New VF34 turbo fitted by Interpro Bristol prior to mapping session.
- Uprated Walbro Fuel pump
- STI TMIC with standard recirculating dump valve
- TMIC silicon pipework (blue)
- STI 7 bonnet scoop (no undertray fitted but can supply STI 8 version undertray if required)
- Engine rebuild & new cambelt by API at 80k by previous owner due to MAF failure September 2006
- Ecutek re-map by Bob Rawle (BR Developments) in December 2006 running 333 bhp and 343 ft lbs on 98 ron Shell V-Power. Work carried out 8000 miles after engine rebuild.
- Exedy Organic clutch (400bhp capable) fitted by API at 90k miles
- Lightened and balanced flywheel fitted by API at 90k miles
- Headers ported by API
- Standard 440 injectors fitted
- STI Rear lights
- Clear front side lights & indicators
- Cross drilled and grooved front brake disks with OMP pads up front
- Standard brake disks and pads on rear
- STI Fog/Driving lamp covers
- Fitted JBL 6.5" component speakers in front doors
- Fitted JBL 6.5" 3 way speakers in rear shelf
- Basic Kenwood flip front CD/Radio but new Bluetooth/Ipod/Iphone Kenwood HU available as extra cost.

The cost of these modifications run in to the thousands.

The service history is also quite extensive and can be seen below.

Stamps in Service Book
24/3/1999, 1000 mile service, actual miles 1090, by Mill Lane Subaru Basingstoke
2/8/1999, 7500 mile service, actual miles 7503, by Mill Lane Subaru Basingstoke
11/2/2000, 15000 mile service, actual miles 13251, by Mill Lane Subaru Basingstoke
4/8/2000, 22500 mile service, actual miles 21435, by Mill Lane Subaru Basingstoke
20/1/2001, 30000 mile service, actual miles 27696, by SGT Subaru Maidenhead
12/8/2002, 37500 & 45000 mile service, actual miles 36005, by SGT Subaru Maidenhead
9/4/2003, 52500 mile service, actual miles 44923, by SGT Subaru Maidenhead
17/11/2003, 60000 mile service, actual miles 51000, by SGT Subaru Maidenhead
5/2/2004, 67500 mile service, actual miles 51059, by SGT Subaru Maidenhead
22/12/2004, 75000 mile service, actual miles 59620, by Automania Burnham-On-Sea
5/6/2005, 82500 mile service, actual miles 67257, by Nationwide Autocentre Bridgewater
16/12/2006, 90000 mile service, actual miles 74575, by Nationwide Autocentre Bridgewater

Other Service Receipts
14/9/2006, Rebuild Engine, Fit STI 8 TMIC, Change MAF, Fit Lightened Flywheel & Port Headers, carried out by API Impreza Warwickshire with mileage at 80000

6/12/2006, Oil & Filter, Fit VF34 Turbo, carried out by Interpro Automotive Bristol @ 83625 miles

18/12/2006, EcuTek 3 custom engine mapping, supply and fit 3 port boost solenoid, supply and fit new MAF, carried out by Bob Rawle - B.R. Developments Swindon @ 84000 approx

13/3/2006, Oil & Filter (Motul 300v 15w50) changed by previous owner at unknown mileage

19/1/2007, Exedy Organic Clutch supplied and fitted by API Impreza Warwickshire @ 90000 miles

13/11/2007, Oil & filter, Spark Plugs, Brake Pads & fluid by Nationwide Autocentre Bridgewater @ 95387 miles

To be completed this coming weekend;
4 wheel alignment at David Coe Automotive Engineering Swansea


Servicing Carried Out By Me (Receipts to prove parts purchased)
1/9/2008, Gearbox Oil (Castrol), Rear Diff Oil (Castrol), Engine Oil (Silkolene 15w50), Original Subaru Oil Filter, carried out @ 104500 miles

1/10/2008, Fuel Filter fitted @ 106000 miles
1/11/2008, NGK Spark Plugs fitted @ 109000 miles
1/1/2009, Green Air Filter cleaned and re-oiled @ 111500 miles
1/2/2009, Engine Oil (Silkolene 15w50), Original Subaru Oil Filter fitted @ 112000 miles
1/4/2009, Precautionary MAF Change @ 119000 miles
1/5/2009, Precautionary Lambda Sensor change plus Heater Matrix change @ 120000 miles

To be completed this coming weekend...
23/5/2009, Engine Oil (Silkolene 15w50) plus Original Subaru Oil Filter

MOT’s available
20/2/2004 – 2005 with mileage at 51058 miles
17/2/2005 – 2006 with mileage at 62091 miles
20/2/2006 – 2007 with mileage at 74603 miles
15/2/2007 – 2008 with mileage at 87281 miles
20/2/2008 – 2009 with mileage at 97918 miles
14/2/2009 – 2010 with mileage at 116109 miles


Bad points
The front bumper & leading edge of the bonnet is now showing the odd stone chip.

The usual small car park dinks are on the doors but it’s nothing that detracts from the overall look of the car.

I have changed the steering column due to wear in the original ignition barrel (the key kept falling out). This involved sourcing a new column as the barrel is fixed and cannot be swapped independently. A replacement was fitted and was supplied with two new keys (with immobiliser chip) included. A lock set was also supplied and I have changed the boot lock. The front door locks still need to be done and if I get time I will change them. I use the central locking/alarm to lock/unlock the car so it’s not an issue for me at the moment.

Revised Asking Price
£3150 ovno

The car is based in Neath, South Wales

New pics will follow after a full valet and if it stops raining. The following are pics of the car taken last September with the OZ's on (which I'm keeping for my new bugeye).





**** NEW Pics ****

notfub

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bump

seddomyster

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sorry to jump your thread mate i hope u sell because is a nice car an history is a lot but how did u fit the 3 port solenoid into your car. i got a 99 uk also an only got a 2 port solenoid

notfub

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No problem mate . The 3 port was installed by Bob Rawle prior to the Ecutek mapping session. All carried out by the previous owner so I wasn't directly involved in the fitting. PM me if you want me to take some pics of the area which may help?

seddomyster

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if u can mate it is in the left corner just next to air filter. sorry to jump your thread i just dont have a clue how it wud fit an where the 3rd pipe wud go to. cheers mate

bob r

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Is this any good?Boost Solenoid Plumbing

Btt for a well sorted looking car.

notfub

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Thanks bob r

seddomyster, if you still need pics (link above seems to have the detail though) let me know via PM with your email

seddomyster

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thanks for that bob r an also thanks notfub for jumping your thread and helping me out. hope u sell mate

notfub

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no problem

bump for friday.

New_scooby_04

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Criminal that this hasn't been snapped up at this money.

That's a bloody quick and well sorted car for someone!

notfub

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Not much interest so far.

Update
4 wheel alignment done yesterday at David Coe Auto Engineering (ex-WRC mechanic) and a fresh oil change (Subaru filter and Silkolene 15w50) done by me in the sunshine.

notfub

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new pics and lower price

notfub

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Back to work bttt.

notfub

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BTTT for the morning.

Is this car too cheap?

notfub

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bump

notfub

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bump for the afternoon