2002 WRX Budget hillclimb car!
15 June 2006, 06:35 PM
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2002 WRX Budget hillclimb car!
Well, we are aiming to compete in the Scooby Speed Championship next year, but my dad also has to use the car everday.
The car:
Standard apart from intake silencer removal.
Stage 1 (July):
Eibach Springs
Whiteline Drop links
Whiteline Rear 22m adj ARB
Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit
Cat-back exhaust of some osrt (possibly H&S)
Air Filter
Geometry
This should have it handing well, making a nice noise and maybe a tiny bit more power.
Stage 2 (January)
Decat Downpipe
ECUtek Remap
KYB AGX shocks
Discs, Pads, Braided hoses of some sort
Possibilities: STi Intercooler, Walboro Fuel Pump
This little lot should see it handing even better, braking better and going much better! From what I've read 280bhp sounds reasonable.
Any other suggestions?
Adam
The car:
Standard apart from intake silencer removal.
Stage 1 (July):
Eibach Springs
Whiteline Drop links
Whiteline Rear 22m adj ARB
Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit
Cat-back exhaust of some osrt (possibly H&S)
Air Filter
Geometry
This should have it handing well, making a nice noise and maybe a tiny bit more power.
Stage 2 (January)
Decat Downpipe
ECUtek Remap
KYB AGX shocks
Discs, Pads, Braided hoses of some sort
Possibilities: STi Intercooler, Walboro Fuel Pump
This little lot should see it handing even better, braking better and going much better! From what I've read 280bhp sounds reasonable.
Any other suggestions?
Adam
15 June 2006, 06:41 PM
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Rollcage!
Decent tyres!
Other than the personal protection stuff and the car preparation for meeting the Blue Book (minimal) then you will have a LOT of fun!
Graham.
Rollcage!
Decent tyres!
Other than the personal protection stuff and the car preparation for meeting the Blue Book (minimal) then you will have a LOT of fun!
Graham.
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15 June 2006, 08:10 PM
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Going to be a cracking car.
You also need an up-pipe decat and definately get the uprated fuel pump. I have a similar spec all round on my car, but with a de-cat sports cat downpipe. The H&S sports cat downpipe only loses 2-4bhp over the de-cat equivalent, and I still managed to get power on a Dyno Dynamics approaching what you stated.
Stage 2 for me is going to be...
TD05 16g with an STi Intercooler and STi Injector's - should kick out over 300bhp. Fully stripped out with replacement front seats, roll cage and to finish it off, AP brakes. When the gearbox gives up an STi 6 speed will be going in and an Exedy Organic clutch when that goes.
You also need an up-pipe decat and definately get the uprated fuel pump. I have a similar spec all round on my car, but with a de-cat sports cat downpipe. The H&S sports cat downpipe only loses 2-4bhp over the de-cat equivalent, and I still managed to get power on a Dyno Dynamics approaching what you stated.
Stage 2 for me is going to be...
TD05 16g with an STi Intercooler and STi Injector's - should kick out over 300bhp. Fully stripped out with replacement front seats, roll cage and to finish it off, AP brakes. When the gearbox gives up an STi 6 speed will be going in and an Exedy Organic clutch when that goes.
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That will be stage 3 for us Ben 
What exhausts to people recommend? Is it best to go for a 3" system straight off incase of further modifications, or would it be better to stick with a 2.5" to begin with?
Adam
What exhausts to people recommend? Is it best to go for a 3" system straight off incase of further modifications, or would it be better to stick with a 2.5" to begin with?
Adam
15 June 2006, 08:37 PM
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I've got a 2.5" system Adam and I should of bought a 3" from the out set. You can get away with a 2.5" but, particuarly with a turbo change, the 3" is worth the extra cost.
15 June 2006, 08:43 PM
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Okay that sounds good. Are there are relatively cheap but good quality exhausts around or is it the more expensive the better they are in general?
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15 June 2006, 08:53 PM
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I personally wouldn't bother with extravagent Japanese exhausts. You can get excellent quality alternatives without paying out for shipping plus premium. I went for H&S and have no complaints. The prices on their website are for 2.5" but I don't think 3" is that much more. Fitting will be a bit to budget for, although the turbo has to come out for access to the downpipe so it makes sense to get both done at the same time.
Good luck with the project and looking forward to seeing the result.
Good luck with the project and looking forward to seeing the result.
15 June 2006, 09:50 PM
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from what I understand about exhausts (and it aint much ) is the 2.5" exhaust shouldn't be an issue until you get to circa 350bhp
if you want 3" you could always look here http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=521830
) is the 2.5" exhaust shouldn't be an issue until you get to circa 350bhpif you want 3" you could always look here http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=521830
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15 June 2006, 10:31 PM
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I fitted a 3'' system decat on a stock Sti v3 and all was fine, still on the car with about 400 ish bhp etc.
The system was second hand off a rally car in Wales removed when it was upside down....a few dents but still does the business. Cost £250 3 years ago when 3'' was rare.
Graham.
The system was second hand off a rally car in Wales removed when it was upside down....a few dents but still does the business. Cost £250 3 years ago when 3'' was rare.
Graham.
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Originally Posted by VJ_STi
from what I understand about exhausts (and it aint much ) is the 2.5" exhaust shouldn't be an issue until you get to circa 350bhp
if you want 3" you could always look here http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=521830
) is the 2.5" exhaust shouldn't be an issue until you get to circa 350bhpif you want 3" you could always look here http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=521830
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Sorry for the lack of updates but nothings happened due to the Locost going to a show today and I had to repair the dodgy brakes.
Hopefully another update next week.
Hopefully another update next week.
06 August 2006, 02:35 PM
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Well.... since the last update the rear shocks have started squeeking like anything so it looks like they'll be changed, probably for some KYB AGXs.
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Well, the latest update is....
New volvo coming this week, which was promised last week, and the week before, and the week before that, and before that since about mid august. The old volvo is being sold, and as soon as thats happened we will start on the Subaru!
Anyone fancy a 2002 V70 D5 Auto with 84000 miles?
Adam
New volvo coming this week, which was promised last week, and the week before, and the week before that, and before that since about mid august. The old volvo is being sold, and as soon as thats happened we will start on the Subaru!
Anyone fancy a 2002 V70 D5 Auto with 84000 miles?
Adam
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