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Old 05 January 2014, 01:08 AM
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Evening all.

After a long hunt for a FD3S and being unsuccessful I finally decided to keep on to the Scoob.


Imported from England (wonder if the old owner reads these?)

So its a -94 WRX from Japan with a some basic parts.

She has seen some harsh times but I've been trying to keep good care of her.

Owned her for 3 years now and been keeping it on the road and slowly upgrading it when I could afford it.

Currently I'm in the Finnish Defence Forces so I can't afford to build it too much.









Just ordered HSD coilovers and a cambelt kit! Soon to arrive

Stay tuned for more! Please comment and give me some critique!

Thanks to M444GY from Ruisliptyres for the amazing wheel+tyre combo!
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Looking for a boolid without holes and facelift bumper! Any ideas?
Old 05 January 2014, 07:57 AM
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It looks to be a good examplefor the parts try looking at the dedicated Subaru breaker sites.SJ.
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
It looks to be a good examplefor the parts try looking at the dedicated Subaru breaker sites.SJ.
Thanks! Trying to make it mint
Old 05 January 2014, 08:21 PM
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The paint looks really shiny! Put the original lights on the front including the orange indicators and side repeaters.
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Rota Boosts.

Got a set myself, really suit classics.
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Thanks for the kind words!

Some of the new parts arrived! Very exiting





Knock sensor and rear wheel bearing kit!

One of my rear bearings was a bit outdated so here is the upgrade

The coilovers and cambelt kit are on the way and should be here before the weekend.
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Originally Posted by dj219957
The paint looks really shiny! Put the original lights on the front including the orange indicators and side repeaters.
What? I'm all for keeping things looking reasonably standard, but there's not a car on earth that looks good with orange lenses .....even those 70s Daytona things.
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Ah, but it's all about originality.

C'mon Dramalama, be a purist!

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Originally Posted by joz8968
Ah, but it's all about originality.

C'mon Dramalama, be a purist!
Pffft!
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Originally Posted by joz8968
Ah, but it's all about originality.

C'mon Dramalama, be a purist!
Pffft!
...Says me, who has de-tango'd his STi 5 and painted the wedges grey-silver. : cuckoo:


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So finally last week I got a few extra parts and bits for the Scoob.









Gonna go pick up the car from the shop in a few hours, got the cambelt and bearing done.

Hope the bill wont kill my economical state..

Ill do the coilovers myself once the snow melts a bit!
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