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Old 26 April 2011, 08:24 AM
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Is it worth a punt? Looks an interesting combination - to my eyes anyway. What do you guys think?


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Impreza STI V5 - twin scroll spec c conversion***! (1999)

Over the last few years I've been working abroad during the week, so the car has either been in storage (Garaged) and just "the" weekend runabout, so she is in Very Good Condition.

Its had an interesting history under my ownership, and its specification is as follows:
- Sti v8 Short block engine
- Sti Spec-C Twin Scroll turbo + Exhaust system. Spec-C equal length headers, Spec-C Oil sump.
- Sti v8 larger intercooler and bonnet scoop
- Sti v5 heads (ported), with Stainless Steel Black Nitrided Valves
- Uprated RCM Oil Pump
- Uprated injectors 550cc
- Uprated Exedy Clutch
- ARP Stud kit
- Uprated Exedy Lightened Flywheel
- Spec-C Quick steering rack
- Oil catch can
- Boost, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, Exhaust gas temp gauges.
- Knocklink
- The mileage is actually lower than the listed one - due to the engine change.
- EcuTek Remap by Bob Rawle
- powerstation bump steer mod
- uprated drop links
- uprated fuel pump
- Braided brake hoses (dot5.1 fluid)
- anti lift kit
- whiteline strut brace
- Spare set of 16" gold subaru alloys wheels, with Kuhmo tyres in tyre bags!

Now the standard stuff:
- 4 door saloon
- Gun Metal grey
- Sti decals (seats etc)
- Sti V5 rear wing
- Air Conditioning
- 17" Subaru allows (2001 type) with Goodyear F1 tyres
- Serviced April 2011
- Recently taxed (until April 2012) & recent MoT (April 2011)
- Subaru floor mats
- The lovely Japanese AddZest stereo
- Tracker Monitor
- Cat 1 Cobra Alarm & Immobliser.


Mileage - approx 69000miles
Registered in the uk - 2000
Price = £5000 ono
Old 26 April 2011, 09:02 AM
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Not a bad price, would have been worth a lot more if he had done all that to a Type R though.

Only things that could have been done (may need to be done): bigger brakes; uprated diff; better gearbox.
Old 26 April 2011, 09:44 AM
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I'm guessing power output at around 330?
Old 26 April 2011, 10:14 AM
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Its not and never will be a spec c, putting a few bits from a spec c on a car doesn't make it a spec c,
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with this car as i don't know it and have not seen it, but a spec c it ain't.
Old 26 April 2011, 10:29 AM
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The ad reads to me that it's had a Spec C engine fitted noting more. It doesn't imply it's a spec C..
Old 26 April 2011, 10:48 AM
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It's registered as a GL on HPi and engine number is 20663983 however it is clear
Old 26 April 2011, 11:08 AM
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It's nothing to do with a Spec c (Competition) which took over from the demise of the RA (Race Altered) at the time of the launch os the series II bug.

It's a Classic with a twin scroll turbo set up and it really needs a six speed box to cope LOL

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Old 26 April 2011, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Brun
The ad reads to me that it's had a Spec C engine fitted noting more. It doesn't imply it's a spec C..
The add doesn't say its had a full spec c engine fitted, its had, twin scroll turbo headers exhaust oil pump and steering rack from a spec c that's all.
Old 26 April 2011, 11:21 AM
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Is that not close enough to a Spec C engine? Genuine question?
Old 26 April 2011, 12:05 PM
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It's missing a vital part..... the flaming VVT heads!
Old 26 April 2011, 12:08 PM
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Shows you what i know
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In all honesty i think its a perfectly genuine add for a classic with a twin scroll turbo conversion, but using the wording "spec c conversion" although not intending to deceive anyone, or misrepresent what this car actually is, could unintentionally do so to someone with little or no knowledge of Subaru's.
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Originally Posted by dantastic
In all honesty i think its a perfectly genuine add for a classic with a twin scroll turbo conversion, but using the wording "spec c conversion" although not intending to deceive anyone, or misrepresent what this car actually is, could unintentionally do so to someone with little or no knowledge of Subaru's.
Agree!
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What about the model being listed as 'GL'. Does this mean it's not a STi?
Old 26 April 2011, 02:46 PM
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It's not a wagon, so meh !
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Originally Posted by 53WRX
It's not a wagon, so meh !


I'm losing hope at finding a nice wagon

I've decided not to go back to a JDM either - they do fast too well

So, I'm thinking Type R/P1 with twin scroll 2l new age JDM 6 speed (dream mode on)
Old 26 April 2011, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bonesetter
What about the model being listed as 'GL'. Does this mean it's not a STi?
Nope... nothing to worry about. It's the way that many Impreza Imports were registered by the DVLA.
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sounds good.
Old 27 April 2011, 02:36 AM
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£5000.00 eh no. £3750.00 Its not even an Type R. I do like the colour.....
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