Hi All

Through lack of use and pursuing other hobbies (and a new car) I have decided to free up some space in my garage and sell the Spec D reincarnated (subtly). I have covered only 650 miles since April of this year.

2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5 STi Spec D,
Mint much cared for Condition,
Very low mileage at only 15,300 miles.
Current output 486bhp 471ft-Ib.

Description as a standard factory car:
o The Spec-D (Discreet) was launched in 2006, an Official Limited run of 300 UK Crystal Grey Metallic STi’s.
o Externally it has the small spoiler, fogs, lower mesh grille and silver STi alloy wheels. Certificated Subaru STi Spec D Silver Sticker in the Door Shut.
o Inside the Spec D has increased sound deadening, full leather, an up rated audio system, satellite navigation and camera detection.
o Subaru claim a power output of 280BHP and 392Nm.
o Background

Stu (53) bought this Spec D in 2007 having wanted one since its press release in 2005. At a year old it made a cracking second hand buy from my local dealer. At just 7k miles and in mint condition it was ripe for some subtle but essential handling and performance mods. Having only covered 4k miles in the car all of the modifications carried out by Stu were still looking brand new when I bought the car, and they are the same after a total of 8k miles.

The interior was when I bought the car and still is factory fresh and still has the new car smell. My objective with this car was to keep it looking as close to standard as possible whilst having extremely capable handling and bags of punch. The only interior modification is the custom made laser cut plastic surround which houses the black AVCR controller in place of the ash tray and the scan gauge. Ashtray supplied with the sale.

When I saw this car 13/14 months ago it was exactly what I wanted. A low mileage Hawkeye with a virtually standard engine.

The combination of the quality handling modifications and the top spec engine build has led to a very quick car that can be driven conservatively but absolutely flies when you wind her up! The handling modifications mean the car is very rigid and absolutely planted around the twisties!

Link below for the original sales thread below (some sections in this new thread have been copied from Stu's add as it was very well written).

https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-444...e-example.html

Also below is a link to photobucket where I combined the engine build pictures, power graph and pictures of the recent detailing.

http://s1251.photobucket.com/user/dw...c%20D%20082013

http://s1251.photobucket.com/user/dw...ovember%202012

She has full dealer/specialist Subaru service history and the MOT has runs out in April 2014. She will be serviced by Three Arches before sale as the service is now due.

I have the original brochure, Spec-D press photos and a massive folder of receipts for the new owner of all the parts included and work carried out on by both me and Stu. The majority of the parts fitted came from RCM or Advanced Automotive in Bristol.

Engine/Drivetrain Modifications. The majority of parts sourced from Advanced Automotive Bristol (all receipts supplied)

o Milltek 3" complete decat resonated exhaust from turbo specific downpipe,
o Walbro 255 Fuel Pump,
o NGK Iridium spark plugs
o Perrin Alloy Radiator Shroud
o 2.5 CDB machined by AS Performance,
o New Manely Forged H Rods,
o New Mahle Powerpak Pistons,
o Hawkeye AVCS Heads,
o New ARP 11mm Head Stud Kit,
o New Nitrated cross drilled crank,
o New ACL Bearings and Big End Bearing,
o New Up rated modified 12mm oil pump,
o New Oil Modine,
o New RCm Water Pump,
o APS725 FM intercooler,
o S215 Turbotechnics billet turbo (rated to 550bhp),
o New SFS Turbo Intake Pipe,
o New ACT Extreme Clutch with super street disc,
o New - Lightened flywheel,
o 8 pot K sport brakes Fully refurbished Godspeed 2012,
o New RCM / Bob Rawle Induction Cone 80mm pipe,
o New RCM parallel fuel rails and Goodridge RCM rails pipe kit,
o Fuel Lab Regulator,
o 800cc injectors (cleaned and flow matched by lateral 2012),
o AvCR boost controller,
o New - Perrin EBCS Boost Controller,
o GT Spec Headers – Heat Wrapped,
o Perrin Alloy Radiator Shroud,
o Viper Performance Turbo Blanket,
o Beatrush Forged Alloy Pitch Stop,
o Mapping support by Bob Rawle,
• • Running In Map from 100 – 1400 miles (1.0 bar)
§ Mineral Oil 0>500 miles,
§ Semi Synthetic 500>1400 miles,
• Full Map at 1400 miles (1.6 bar),
§ Fully Synthetic Motul 5W50 Sport Ester 1400>2500,
§ Fully Synthetic Motul 5W50 Sport Ester 2500>current.


Suspension Modifications Carried Out By Stu (53):
o Prodrive Sport Springs
o Ultra Racing Solid One Piece Front Upper Strut Brace
o Whiteline Subframe Lock Bolts
o Whiteline Racing ALK Motorsport Edition
o Fast Road/Track Alignment FB Tuning
o Summit Racing Rear Upper Aluminium Polished Strut Brace - Round 40mm
o Perrin Performance 25/27mm Rear ARB
o Perrin Performance 22/25mm Front ARB
o Whiteline Rear Alloy DropLinks
o Roger Clarke MotorSport STi Uprated 6Spd GearBox Mount
o Roger Clarke MotorSport STi Uprated Engine Mounts
o Summit Racing 5 piece front subframe replacement support brace kit...expensive mod !
o Whiteline Gearbox Cross Member Bushings Motorsport Edition
o Beatrush Solid Propshaft Bushings
o Whiteline Front of rear diff support lock

Wheels/Tires Modifications:
o Unmarked team dynamics 18" wheels,

Interior/Exterior Modifications:
o Full leather interior
o Dealer factory fit ‘Pentagon’ Tints
o Dealer factory fit Pioneer/ipod Audio upgrade
o RAC SatNav Tracker Subscription
o Quick Release Battery Terminals
o Blobeye rear lights
o Smoke Side Lights
o Scangauge II
o Hella Supertones
o Fire Extinguisher
o Painted Rear Tow
o Motul Fluids


Price - £16550.00

 

Sorry about the order of he pictures in the photobucket links. I have rearranged a few times to put an order of time but having a mare! Seems to do what it likes!

 

Best add bar none!

 

Thanks Pal. Nice to have a bit of history as well as a list! The previous owner is a true enthusiast and I try to be when I get a chance with work but didn't scrimp on the engine and put a fair bit of planning into it her.

 

An absolutely awesome car had the pleasure of working on it and driving it , whoever buys this car will not be disappointed.

 

Thanks for the compliment fella!

 

What a great spec sheet, looks a real sleeper , I bet that has surprised a few cars worth 4 times as much. Wish I had the cash , good luck with the sale.

 

Great car that

 

This car is nothing short of faultless, probably better than the day it left the show room, a proper wolf I'm Sheep's clothing

Who ever ends up with this will NOT be disappointed, it's a stunning car and always a pleasure to look at when it makes the meets.

Good luck with the sale bud, no doubt you will miss it when it's gone!

 

I wish I'd kept the Summit Racing Subframe kit for my new car as it cost me a small fortune to buy for the Spec D

 

Dave cant believe your already selling this after all the work!
If only i was in the market as this looks like an awesome motor at a bargin price.
GLWTS

 

Guess you'd notice if I swapped it with my Spec D...
Good luck - 53's car was was of the reasons I switched to the discreet version

 

Disappointingly I have not really had and £100k car challenges! It is however considerably more balanced, stable and rapid than my c63, no contest!

 

Thanks for the MSG fella. I have had a few calls through the the pistonheads add and the more I talk and think about her the more I want to keep her!

 

Thank Stu!

 

Thanks Ash!

 

Sold.

Thanks for looking SN members.

 

Looks like she is heading back to Essex Stu!

 

Not really a surprise as looks amazing on paper so must be even better in the flesh

 

Can't stay away... anyone we know ?

Great car, not surprising it's sold