Well I haven't had a Scooby project for a while so time for a new one.

If you don't know me heres a bit of background info - my first car was a Turbo 2000 that looked like this



I decided to make it unique so it looked like this when I'd finished!



Build thread can be found HERE

I sold that in 2012 and have been wanting another Impreza ever since.

I went out this January and bought this



I want to keep this standard so no project here, just use, maintain and enjoy.

Onto the project car.

There was an 03 plate WRX I passed everyday that was just stood up. Turns out my mate knows the owner so after a few text messages etc a deal was struck and I bought the car!! The owner even trailered it to mine FOC

Plans are low and wide rimmed with a 'less is more' attitude to the styling with some subtle mods similar to my classic!! This, like my classic build, will not be a big budget build and where I can mods will be done by myself.

The car - she's had a small engine fire and has no engine or gearbox but other than that she's complete - so she's a perfect project for me! Sat on 19" alloys (not staying) and coil overs too, bonus!!

So home she went and into the garage



She looks a little sorry for herself atm!!



First job was to strip the front to remove the toasted parts!!



Oh and de-spoliered



Which brings me up to where I am now.

More soon!!

 

Subscribed,it looks like it's going to be interesting.SJ.

 

Thanks, certainly different - I hope

 

This will be a good one, i loved your last build. Love the Prodrive too,
Cheers Ben

 

Whats the engine plan?

 

Subscribed also.... Looking forward to this one mate

Martin

 

Just standard WRX engine with a map to suit induction kit and fmic (tomorrow will reveal why the induction kit/fmic is needed!!)
This car is more form over function hence why no big BHP engine is needed!!

 

Few little fiddly jobs done today.

Bonnet off and bay cleaned up a bit



Wings and bumper re-fitted ready for realigning the new bonnet



Few snapped bolts drilled out and re-tapped




Skirts and unnecessary trim removed!




All badges and plastic clips from spoiler mount removed!

 

GX bonnet?

You'll be finished this project before Ian finishes his.

 

Subscribed as I loved what you done with your old project.

 

Non turbo bonnet, yes, but a rare JDM spec alloy one - genuine Subaru one too, from Subaru direct

That was my plan get this finished before Ian finishes his

P.S I've not forgotten about your sticker

 

Nice project. Subscribed!

 

Well I had a trip up to Birmingham today to pick a bonnet up.

Here it is mocked up ready for prep....




I didn't know an alloy non-turbo bonnet existed, but I can confirm they do!!! Cost me whopping £24!!

Couple of snaps whist outside




More soon

 

£24!! Is that all?

How in the Blu hell did you manage that? Obviously I know where you'd been.

Give me a link, in case they have any GC8 stuff. PM it though, I know what the SN vultures are like.

 

Wide and low...

I like the sound if where this is heading

 

Little bit of welding and filling done on the front wing :mrgreen:




And started stripping the interior out to replace the loom......

 

Removed the rest of the interior/dash etc and was left with this mess!!



Which ended up on the floor



Fortunately the loom joins on the D/S B pillar so only have to replace the front half of the loom!!

Much tidier



Even the cat came for a nose!



Most of the external trim is removed too!

 

Sounds like this will be an interesting build

 

I think so, certainly be a bit 'different' when its finished (I hope )

 

Small update, fillerwork on the drivers wing complete

 

Is this not finished and terrorising Welsh tarmac yet?

 

Lol, not yet. Got some ££ to spend on my STi so progress will be slow for a short while. Rest assured I'll still be working on it though

 

Get a wiggle on, you've got to beat the tattoo'd one.

 

Day off on Friday, watch this space

 

 

Go Trevor, go Trevor...

 

Was this car Graham's and Andy's test mule? Andy told me about the fire and the wheels look familiar.

 

Oi I just noticed this...challenge on

 

 

ITS FRIDAY


Watching the space