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Bought this example, my first Scooby, back in February 2005, completely standard.
In 2010 the car was used as a "pristine" example by the Discovery TV channel's "Wheeler Dealers" series presented by Mike Brewer.
I then went for the Prodrive style look, with a front bumper and skirts, a version 8 rear bumper and clusters to make the car visually more up to date.
With the styling there I then concentrated on the handling, engine and braking, with a stage 3 handling pack and stage 2 engine mods going on in 2011.
Reaching figures of 324/320, I decided to stop chasing higher figures and keep the car reliable.
I then purchased a blob STI.
P.S. Added the ridiculous 1/4 mile time just as a friendly dig at Wiley's 200mph on his profile
Latest updates on http://tinyurl.com/5vvuuu
Previous Spec:
- 5 x ECUTek remaps by Jolly Green Monster(!), made 324/320 in February 2012.
- Walbro Fuel Pump
- Samco Blue Ancillary Hose Kit
- Samco Blue Coolant Hoses
- Samco Blue Intercooler Intake hose
- SFS Blue Intercooler Y-Pipe Silicon Hoses
- Perrin Silicon Turbo Inlet Hose
- Green panel filter
- APEXI 3 port boost solenoid
- Harvey Smith stainless slip jointed and wrapped up pipe
- Prodrive decat centre section
- Prodrive sports cat down pipe
- 3" Milsport Cat-back Exhaust
- NGK7B Spark Plugs
- K-Sport 330mm 8 pot big brake fit at the front
- Godspeed Grooved rear discs
- EBC Bluestuff NDX Front and rear pads
- Goodridge braided brake hoses
- Motul 5.1 Brake fluid
- CDF Racing brake stopper
- STI Top Mount Intercooler
- STI Pink Injectors
- Ported VF35 Turbo
- Ported Headers
- Zero Sports Induction Pipe
- Motorsport Developments Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
- Zero Sports "Cool Radiator" Shroud
- Coolparts Aluminium Radiator
- Kakumei Stainless Steel STI Scoop Undertray
- Gold Prodrive Battery Clamp
Spec as Sold:
- Perrin Silicon Turbo Inlet Hose
- Green panel filter
- APEXI 3 port boost solenoid
- Harvey Smith stainless slip jointed and wrapped up pipe
- Prodrive decat centre section
- Prodrive sports cat down pipe
- 3" Milsport Cat-back Exhaust
- NGK7B Spark Plugs
- Coolparts Aluminium Radiator
- Kakumei Stainless Steel STI Scoop Undertray
- Walbro Fuel Pump
- Braketech front discs and kevlar pads
- Godspeed Grooved rear discs with EBC Bluestuff NDX pads
- Goodridge braided brake hoses
- Motul 5.1 Brake fluid
- STI Top Mount Intercooler
- STI Pink Injectors
- Ported VF35 Turbo
- Ported Headers
- Motorsport Developments Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
- BC Racing BR Series adjustable height coilovers with 5/4 ratio spring kit.
- Greenwood Racing Developments Fast Road Geometry Settings
- New OEM Subaru front drop-links (really make a difference)
- Powerflex Solid Rear aluminium drop links
- Subaru STI Titanium Front Strut Brace
- Whiteline 22mm Adjustable Front Anti-roll bar on medium setting
- Whiteline 22mm Adjustable Rear Anti-roll bar on hard setting
- Whiteline KCA359 Anti-Lift Kit
Spec as sold: same as above without ALK.
Summer:
- 18" Inovit Redline Alloys in Gold with 225/40
Vredestein Ultrac Sessentas all round
Exterior:
- STI v7 Prodrive Style pack front bumper
- STI v7 Headlamps (Projector style, from Newera Imports in Japan)
- STI v7 Later shape front grille
- STI v8 Side skirts
- STI v7 Bonnet Scoop
- STI v8 rear bumper and light clusters
- STI v8 replica rear spoiler
- Crystal side markers and indicators
- LED Sidelights
- HID dipped headlamp kit from Aztec Performance
- PIAA Wipers
Interior:
- Replaced airbag seats with early spec WRX bucket seats
- Momo gear knob
- 300 Watt Boxed Kicker 12" Subwoofer and JBL Amp
- Hawkeye Centre console swap
- Hawkeye STI Handbrake
- Prosport Boost, Oil Temperature and Oil Pressure stepper gauges in ATI pod
- ...and a new pollen filter
Spec As Sold:
- No gauges or pod.
- Sub, amp and Pioneer headunit not included!
- Aero wipers
Thanks mate. Thought about doing a blob front-end conversion, but tbh I've come to like the front-end of the bug and it's one of things that makes it a little different from the others you see out there.
Still loving it after nearly 7 years of ownership!
It's been over a period of three and a half years mate, adding stuff when I can.
Main lot done in 2 - did all the styling mods in one year, then handling and engine the next.
