First Every Subaru - P1
01 November 2011, 07:40 PM
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My First Subaru - P1
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After a few years of deciding and half heartedly looking to buy an Evo or Impreza, I managed to come across my Subaru Impreza P1 0917/1000, with thanks to my brother (blitzfighter) who found it.
I didn't think much of the car until I called the seller, who had owned the car for the last eight years, and had not modified it.
He also told me that the car had a full extensive service history from Subaru, with the remaining last six years being maintained by Roger Clark Motorsport.
After hearing that it was a low owner car, and the extensive history, I went to see it.
Apart from a few scratches and a bit of a rust bubble near the antenna and on the corner of the roof, it looked perfectly straight and in rather good nick... So, I bought it!
This is the first Subaru I went to see, and bought it straight away!
Since having it for three weeks now, I have cleaned her up a bit and carried out a full service, including changing the cam belt.
From looking at a full folder of receipts (plus original bill of sale
) , she has had the following modifications carried out:
1. AP Racing 6 pot callipers with AP Racing 8 grooved 330mm discs + Ferodo DS2500 pads
2. Goodridge brake hose set
3. RCM carbon wing mirrors
4. STi Bonnet Scoop
4. Upraterd Fuel Pump
5. RCM 2.5" Exhaust system (from downpipe)
6. Remapped to 320bhp.
After driving the car, I just can't stop smiling! It goes like a stabbed rabbit, and handles like on rails. Absolutely unbelievable!
Thinking back now, I can't believe I ever thought of going for an Evo alternative.
At the moment I just want to tidy her up, but am falling into the whirlpool of spending money on up-rating parts.. which I'm trying to resist!
After a few years of deciding and half heartedly looking to buy an Evo or Impreza, I managed to come across my Subaru Impreza P1 0917/1000, with thanks to my brother (blitzfighter) who found it.
I didn't think much of the car until I called the seller, who had owned the car for the last eight years, and had not modified it.
He also told me that the car had a full extensive service history from Subaru, with the remaining last six years being maintained by Roger Clark Motorsport.
After hearing that it was a low owner car, and the extensive history, I went to see it.
Apart from a few scratches and a bit of a rust bubble near the antenna and on the corner of the roof, it looked perfectly straight and in rather good nick... So, I bought it!
This is the first Subaru I went to see, and bought it straight away!
Since having it for three weeks now, I have cleaned her up a bit and carried out a full service, including changing the cam belt.
From looking at a full folder of receipts (plus original bill of sale
) , she has had the following modifications carried out:1. AP Racing 6 pot callipers with AP Racing 8 grooved 330mm discs + Ferodo DS2500 pads
2. Goodridge brake hose set
3. RCM carbon wing mirrors
4. STi Bonnet Scoop
4. Upraterd Fuel Pump
5. RCM 2.5" Exhaust system (from downpipe)
6. Remapped to 320bhp.
After driving the car, I just can't stop smiling! It goes like a stabbed rabbit, and handles like on rails. Absolutely unbelievable!
Thinking back now, I can't believe I ever thought of going for an Evo alternative.
At the moment I just want to tidy her up, but am falling into the whirlpool of spending money on up-rating parts.. which I'm trying to resist!
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Looks very nice mate, the scoop isn't for me, but the rest of it looks spot on.
Is the rust bubble near the front screen? If so you will probbaly need to get the screen out and clean up the opening as that is a common rust area on the classic. Shouldn't cost a fortune, but worth getting done so it stops it rotting from behind the screen rubber if you know what I mean.
Anyway enjoy your car
Is the rust bubble near the front screen? If so you will probbaly need to get the screen out and clean up the opening as that is a common rust area on the classic. Shouldn't cost a fortune, but worth getting done so it stops it rotting from behind the screen rubber if you know what I mean.
Anyway enjoy your car
01 November 2011, 08:11 PM
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Thanks guys!
@ TubbyTommy - You're right with the gap in the bumper. The previous owner was going over a bump and ripped some of the clips and bolts that hold it in place. I will be removing the bumper to have it re-sprayed, and upon fitting, I will align everything up to how it used to be. The breaks are great; all I need to do is get a matching rear set! :P
@F1 fan - Thanks for the tip. It has a slight chip on the front wing (joining to the bumper), which if you look at closely will see... That will get done with time.
I have two rust bubbles, one on the corner of the antenna, and the other on the corner of the roof (near the antenna). I will be removing the front window seal and see how bad it is. If not too bad then it should save me taking out the window, if not then I will have no choice.
@ad uk - I bought the car with that already on. I do have all the original parts, but at the moment I quite like having the bigger scoop on. Later on when my taste might change, I'll have it changed for the original. But for now this will stay.
@ TubbyTommy - You're right with the gap in the bumper. The previous owner was going over a bump and ripped some of the clips and bolts that hold it in place. I will be removing the bumper to have it re-sprayed, and upon fitting, I will align everything up to how it used to be. The breaks are great; all I need to do is get a matching rear set! :P
@F1 fan - Thanks for the tip. It has a slight chip on the front wing (joining to the bumper), which if you look at closely will see... That will get done with time.
I have two rust bubbles, one on the corner of the antenna, and the other on the corner of the roof (near the antenna). I will be removing the front window seal and see how bad it is. If not too bad then it should save me taking out the window, if not then I will have no choice.
@ad uk - I bought the car with that already on. I do have all the original parts, but at the moment I quite like having the bigger scoop on. Later on when my taste might change, I'll have it changed for the original. But for now this will stay.
01 November 2011, 08:17 PM
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Thanks guys!
@ TubbyTommy - You're right with the gap in the bumper. The previous owner was going over a bump and ripped some of the clips and bolts that hold it in place. I will be removing the bumper to have it re-sprayed, and upon fitting, I will align everything up to how it used to be. The breaks are great; all I need to do is get a matching rear set! :P
@F1 fan - Thanks for the tip. It has a slight chip on the front wing (joining to the bumper), which if you look at closely will see... That will get done with time.
I have two rust bubbles, one on the corner of the antenna, and the other on the corner of the roof (near the antenna). I will be removing the front window seal and see how bad it is. If not too bad then it should save me taking out the window, if not then I will have no choice.
@ad uk - I bought the car with that already on. I do have all the original parts, but at the moment I quite like having the bigger scoop on. Later on when my taste might change, I'll have it changed for the original. But for now this will stay.
@ TubbyTommy - You're right with the gap in the bumper. The previous owner was going over a bump and ripped some of the clips and bolts that hold it in place. I will be removing the bumper to have it re-sprayed, and upon fitting, I will align everything up to how it used to be. The breaks are great; all I need to do is get a matching rear set! :P
@F1 fan - Thanks for the tip. It has a slight chip on the front wing (joining to the bumper), which if you look at closely will see... That will get done with time.
I have two rust bubbles, one on the corner of the antenna, and the other on the corner of the roof (near the antenna). I will be removing the front window seal and see how bad it is. If not too bad then it should save me taking out the window, if not then I will have no choice.
@ad uk - I bought the car with that already on. I do have all the original parts, but at the moment I quite like having the bigger scoop on. Later on when my taste might change, I'll have it changed for the original. But for now this will stay.
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01 November 2011, 09:49 PM
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Check the rear arches, you need to get your fingers up under the rim as that rots from the inside out 
wouldnt be the first P1 thats done that (my type R has been in the UK since new and just started on the arches when I got her, needed to sort it out asap as a little spot on the rear normally means a few inches up the wing 
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wouldnt be the first P1 thats done that (my type R has been in the UK since new and just started on the arches when I got her, needed to sort it out asap as a little spot on the rear normally means a few inches up the wing )Tony
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@TonyBurns - Ahhh thanks for that! I will take it to work this weekend and get it checked out! Thanks for the heads up!
@CrewJ - Thanks. I have a long way to go to get it to the standard I want. I'll get there...eventually :P
@CrewJ - Thanks. I have a long way to go to get it to the standard I want. I'll get there...eventually :P
01 November 2011, 10:59 PM
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I'd lose the scoop too...........
What happened to the driving lights? AFAIK, all P1's came with either halogen, or HID 90mm driving lights that looked through holes in the covers?
The clips for the bumper are available in packs off e-bay for a couple of ££ a go.
And he's put clear front indicators in too, hasn't he?
What happened to the driving lights? AFAIK, all P1's came with either halogen, or HID 90mm driving lights that looked through holes in the covers?
The clips for the bumper are available in packs off e-bay for a couple of ££ a go.
And he's put clear front indicators in too, hasn't he?
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I'd lose the scoop too...........
What happened to the driving lights? AFAIK, all P1's came with either halogen, or HID 90mm driving lights that looked through holes in the covers?
The clips for the bumper are available in packs off e-bay for a couple of ££ a go.
And he's put clear front indicators in too, hasn't he?
What happened to the driving lights? AFAIK, all P1's came with either halogen, or HID 90mm driving lights that looked through holes in the covers?
The clips for the bumper are available in packs off e-bay for a couple of ££ a go.
And he's put clear front indicators in too, hasn't he?
Yeah he did put clear indicators... they don't look too bad at all.
Thanks for letting me know about the bumper clips, I'll look into it.
02 November 2011, 01:18 AM
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Nice and Clean
Out of the 5 Impreza's ive had over the years I enjoyed my P1 the most even considered selling my current Hawkeye Sti to get one
but with the little one the saloons are abit more practical with 4 doors.
Out of the 5 Impreza's ive had over the years I enjoyed my P1 the most even considered selling my current Hawkeye Sti to get one
but with the little one the saloons are abit more practical with 4 doors.
02 November 2011, 02:49 PM
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Nice car, i would just leave it as it is and enjoy, 320 is perfect for a classic, and everything lasts and can stand it, where i think a lot of people go wrong is chasing bigger numbers, but the cars feel looses something along the way,learn to drive it well and you will not find a more rewarding car.
02 November 2011, 05:33 PM
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Nice car, i would just leave it as it is and enjoy, 320 is perfect for a classic, and everything lasts and can stand it, where i think a lot of people go wrong is chasing bigger numbers, but the cars feel looses something along the way,learn to drive it well and you will not find a more rewarding car.
I agree, ~320 on 5-speed in a classic, is sweet spot for road use
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I was looking at the invoices, and the amount of money the previous owner had spent on it was unbelievable!
I'd just like to thank everyone for their posts and sharing their thoughts on the car.
02 November 2011, 08:36 PM
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Hi mate...Guess what...I've got number 979 and the number plate ends in HPE too!!!
It's weird seeing a very similar prefix on another P1!!
I've even got the origional dealer supplied number plates with the dealer name "Bell and Coalville" at the bottom which I can just make out on your P1!!
P1's can be a point of contention when it comes to the question of keeping them standard or not both on looks and other modifications.
I personally think the P1 should be kept as it looked when it rolled off the Prodrive line as this is what makes the car so special.
But each to their own and what looks good to one may not suit another!!!
Mildly modded power and handling wise is perfect and would only benifit the car as long as it's done discreatly without any engine bay bling
My P1 has the origional suspension tweaked with just a whiteline rear arb and links/anti lift kit and bumpsteer and geo from P/Station.
The origional struts are made up with Eibach springs custom rated for the P1 and Bilsteins which apparently were reached after trying more than 20 setups so If Prodrive think they are a good setup...I'm happy with that!!
This along with a K&N Panel filter in the origional airbox and a full de-cat system with a P1 back box and a re-map by B.Rawle is near perfection IMO.
Running a comfortable 320-330bhp
My car's also been looked after by RCM for the last few services and although they are not cheap, they are IMO by far the best people to look after the P1's and know them inside out.
The front bumper sagging is a common problem on the P1 with such a heavy bumper and a weak bumper support bar and bolts..nothing that can't be sorted.
Enjoy it mate and maybe see you at RCM sometime!!
It's weird seeing a very similar prefix on another P1!!
I've even got the origional dealer supplied number plates with the dealer name "Bell and Coalville" at the bottom which I can just make out on your P1!!
P1's can be a point of contention when it comes to the question of keeping them standard or not both on looks and other modifications.
I personally think the P1 should be kept as it looked when it rolled off the Prodrive line as this is what makes the car so special.
But each to their own and what looks good to one may not suit another!!!
Mildly modded power and handling wise is perfect and would only benifit the car as long as it's done discreatly without any engine bay bling
My P1 has the origional suspension tweaked with just a whiteline rear arb and links/anti lift kit and bumpsteer and geo from P/Station.
The origional struts are made up with Eibach springs custom rated for the P1 and Bilsteins which apparently were reached after trying more than 20 setups so If Prodrive think they are a good setup...I'm happy with that!!
This along with a K&N Panel filter in the origional airbox and a full de-cat system with a P1 back box and a re-map by B.Rawle is near perfection IMO.
Running a comfortable 320-330bhp
My car's also been looked after by RCM for the last few services and although they are not cheap, they are IMO by far the best people to look after the P1's and know them inside out.
The front bumper sagging is a common problem on the P1 with such a heavy bumper and a weak bumper support bar and bolts..nothing that can't be sorted.
Enjoy it mate and maybe see you at RCM sometime!!
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Hi mate...Guess what...I've got number 979 and the number plate ends in HPE too!!!
It's weird seeing a very similar prefix on another P1!!
I've even got the origional dealer supplied number plates with the dealer name "Bell and Coalville" at the bottom which I can just make out on your P1!!
P1's can be a point of contention when it comes to the question of keeping them standard or not both on looks and other modifications.
I personally think the P1 should be kept as it looked when it rolled off the Prodrive line as this is what makes the car so special.
But each to their own and what looks good to one may not suit another!!!
Mildly modded power and handling wise is perfect and would only benifit the car as long as it's done discreatly without any engine bay bling
My P1 has the origional suspension tweaked with just a whiteline rear arb and links/anti lift kit and bumpsteer and geo from P/Station.
The origional struts are made up with Eibach springs custom rated for the P1 and Bilsteins which apparently were reached after trying more than 20 setups so If Prodrive think they are a good setup...I'm happy with that!!
This along with a K&N Panel filter in the origional airbox and a full de-cat system with a P1 back box and a re-map by B.Rawle is near perfection IMO.
Running a comfortable 320-330bhp
My car's also been looked after by RCM for the last few services and although they are not cheap, they are IMO by far the best people to look after the P1's and know them inside out.
The front bumper sagging is a common problem on the P1 with such a heavy bumper and a weak bumper support bar and bolts..nothing that can't be sorted.
Enjoy it mate and maybe see you at RCM sometime!!
It's weird seeing a very similar prefix on another P1!!
I've even got the origional dealer supplied number plates with the dealer name "Bell and Coalville" at the bottom which I can just make out on your P1!!
P1's can be a point of contention when it comes to the question of keeping them standard or not both on looks and other modifications.
I personally think the P1 should be kept as it looked when it rolled off the Prodrive line as this is what makes the car so special.
But each to their own and what looks good to one may not suit another!!!
Mildly modded power and handling wise is perfect and would only benifit the car as long as it's done discreatly without any engine bay bling
My P1 has the origional suspension tweaked with just a whiteline rear arb and links/anti lift kit and bumpsteer and geo from P/Station.
The origional struts are made up with Eibach springs custom rated for the P1 and Bilsteins which apparently were reached after trying more than 20 setups so If Prodrive think they are a good setup...I'm happy with that!!
This along with a K&N Panel filter in the origional airbox and a full de-cat system with a P1 back box and a re-map by B.Rawle is near perfection IMO.
Running a comfortable 320-330bhp
My car's also been looked after by RCM for the last few services and although they are not cheap, they are IMO by far the best people to look after the P1's and know them inside out.
The front bumper sagging is a common problem on the P1 with such a heavy bumper and a weak bumper support bar and bolts..nothing that can't be sorted.
Enjoy it mate and maybe see you at RCM sometime!!
Another P1 with the same Prefix... Yours looks absolutely lovely!It's a shame they didn't come off the production line next to each other... number 979 and 980... Now that would have been special!!
All I'm going to add is a 3" decat and have it remapped. I'd like to know what ecu's the P1's are supplied with.
With regards to aesthetics looks, I am not going to do any light changes or window tinting (as some do), as I personally think it looks tacky and the car loses its class.
We should meet up some time to admire the two beauties
