Well it's now home, so here are a few pics


not sure about the wheels, they are nearly new but I'd prefer std rims maybe if I paint them a different colour I'll be happier, gunmetal, bronze, gold??
although they do fill the arches nicely


Lexus lights aren't for me they'll be getting changed, should anyone want to make their Impreza look like a Lexus let me know I'd be happy to swap for some std items.

front bumper needs some fog covers and refitting, it's all loose.

interior is like the rest of it 'tired' a good clean will improve things.

engine bay isn't to bad, however the intercooler is mis-shaped and not even bolted down!! is the alloy STi IC a direct replacement?

in the above pic you'll a red silicone vac hose that goes from the inlet to the 'pressure source switching valve soleniod' thingy when got the car home I noticed this was disconnected, on re'connecting the idle dropped quite dramatically not quite stalling but deffo 'hunting' and less steady than with it disconnected, is this normal? I had it ticking over today and it seemed to be idling steady again although a little low, how do you rise the idle?

this pic shows the AC pump although no A/C is fitted?? is it wise to remove this or is it supporting the alternator?

The pics don't reveal the true condition, it's not pretty in the metal, but it's a starting point, anyone wishing to pop round and have a look at it in all it's dodgy glory then drop me a PM and I'll forward my address and get the kettle on, any advice most welcome, plus it would be nice for someone who knows about these things to give it a quick look over while it's still running and before I start with the clutch and then race prep.

 

Looks like a good starting point budd, congrats on the purchase.

 

that intercooler is from a v1-v2 only you should have a straight one from 97-00 i would source 1 quick as that being not bolted down properly will cause you problems...

you can fit a alloy sti5-6 iirc straight bolt on sti8 will need modified slightly

SUBARU IMPREZA wrx standard intercooler version 3 & 4 on eBay (end time 03-Mar-10 16:20:09 GMT)

subaru sti intercooler on eBay (end time 19-Feb-10 18:05:25 GMT)

both these will bolt straight on to yours

hope this helps

 

thanks for that, there are so many different ICs it's difficult to know which is which and what fits what, but the one on main not only doesn't fit right it's out of shape so deffo needs replacing, I've just contacted the guy selling the STi item to see if he will let me send a courier to collect as he won't post, if not the WRX cooler is only £20 so that would do.
BTW is there much benifit in fitting a STi cooler over a WRX item?

 

hi budd if you want a wrx top mount of my 54 plate got one give me a shout
will it be ready to race for spring time

 

Hi Carl
Will the later IC fit the classic?

 

which the most effective IC without going to a front mount? I've been watching a Japspeed replacement on ebay are they any good or is a Sti or later item just as good?

 

been told that newage tmic's are a good up grade for a classic don't no if it's goes straight on or if it needs modifiying can bring it up for you to see just let me know

 

the alloy intercooler will look much nicer for sure but as for results in performance i doubt they are any different... yes any1 is better than the 1 on ur car they are **** i have a v1 and in the process in fitting a fmic on mine as fitting a intercooler from any other year is a complete nightmare

craig

 

it would be good to have a look at it, a bit of bodging to get it fitted is no problem, is it off the the car?

 

yes it sat in the garage will pm you my number

 

Brake fluid reservoir is a problem, but you'll be fiddling with them no doubt....

dunx

 

do you mean clutch master reservoir dunx ???

Tim

 

Carl's bringing it round tomorrow, so we'll checkout any clearence issues, shouldn't be to much trouble to raise it a bit to clear the Clutch cyl, if it's 'to' close, may have to trim the underside of the bonnet scoop so the bonnet closes but that's no problem

 

I've got a MY99 intercooler if you need one

 

i fitted one on a 94' wrx it was a chew !!! but with the inlet manifold differences on the newer models it should fit fairly easy

Tim

 

Well Carl as been over with the TMIC and there are no clearence issues with either the clutch MC or strut brace it's pretty a perfect fit, result .
I just need to fab some brackets and it will be job done, many thanks Carl.