SetH
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Been a long day today, train down from Norwich to London then over to Hastings to pick up this Show Condition treasured Classic Impreza. The car was previously owned by an administrator from Sussex Scoobies whom has had it for 8 years. He provided me x 2 A4 ring binders crammed full of EVERY invoice, MOT and Service Record since new!
Had a long drive back which gave ample time for testing and wanted to see how it compared to my previous Imprezas (WRX V3, STI V4 and V8 STi). Overall it is a very well setup and balanced car, the VF28 spools up fairly early and there is not much lag at all. The car stops very well with the Newage Brembo's (front and rear) and the Prodrive Bilstein setup with the ARB provides excellent cornering and does not sacrifice much ride comfort at all. I know it sits a bit high in the pictures but it really is an excellent balanced Chassis although probably better for fast road rather then track (Not focused enough).
Very pleased with it and you can see the condition in the photo's this really has been maintained to an excellent standard. I forgot how raw the classics are (after owning a newage) and its bloody uncomfortable and unrefined compared to my 330ci and will definitely be used as a 2nd Car during the Show Season. It's too mint to use as a daily and dare I say through the Winter.
Spec is as follows :
Impreza Turbo 2000 'X' Reg
54,500 mile
MOT Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
Performance
335BHP/315ftlb @ 1.4bar
Several Rolling Road plot in file.
Engine Spec :
Hayward and Scott Decat Downpipe (Heat Wrapped)
Hayward and Scott Decat resonated Centre Section (Heat Wrapped)
TSL Group 'N' Rear silencer
Ported OE Header pipes
STi Version 8 Intercooler
Intercooler Air deflector
Interccooler WaterSpray (Manual and Auto)
Silicon Turbo Intake Pipe
SFS Silicon MAF Intake Pipe
Samco Turbo Hoses
Samco Boost/Vacum Hoses
Apexi Power Intake Induction Kit
VF28 Turbo (STi Version 5/6/P1)
Fuel Lab High Pressure Fuel Regulator
Custom Induction Kit Heatshield
Stainless Radiator Air Deflector
Spec-R Battery Clamp
Spec-R fuse Box Cover
Refurbished Red Inlet Manifold
Powder coated Header Tank
Powder coated misc brackets
Stainless Steel fittings
Engine Management :
Apexi PFC ECU and PFC Commander, Running 1.4bar 335BHP
Suspension :
New/Rare Prodrive Bilstein 40mm Inverted Shock Absorbers
Eibach Lowered Coil Springs
Front Strut Brace
Rear Strut Brace
Poly Bushed Front ARB
Poly Bushed Front Drop Links
Poly Bushed and Solid Rear Drop Links
Whiteline Adjustable Rear ARB
Wheels & Tyres :
Genuine Prodrive PFF7's 8 x 18 Bright Flitter Alloys
Toyo T1-R 225/35x18 Tyres (about 6mm Tread)
Brakes :
STi 8 Gold Brembo Front Calipers
EBC Grooved/Dimpled 325mm Front Disks
STi 8 Gold Rear Brembo's on custom mounts
EBC Grooved/Dimpled 297mm Rear Disks
Ferrodo DS2500 Pads Front/Rear
DOT Racing 5.1 Fluid
Goodridge Hoses Front/Rear
Brake Stopper/Support
Exterior Styling :
Prodrive WR Rear Spoiler
STi Version 6 Front Splitter
STi Version 5/6 Fog Covers
Colour Coded Skirts
Re-Undersealed and Painted Inner Wheel arches
STi Rear Lights
Clear Side Repeaters
Clear Front Indicators
Interior :
STi Version 5/6 Interior
Defi Style 3-Gauge Pod
Defi Electronic Boost, Oil Pressure and Oil Temp Gauges
Defi Gauge Controller (In Glovebox)
Autometer AFR Gauge in A-Pillar Gauge Pod
Richbrook Gear Gaiter surround
[Edited on 28-03-2011 by SetH]
[Edited on 28-03-2011 by SetH]
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noshua
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The look of those alloys in the 2nd picture make it look 100 times worse than they probably are.
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harrisp
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Not a fan of classic scoobys but that is very nice.
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DannyB
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Yeah the wheels let it down a bit imo but it looks very clean 
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SetH
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They are the bright flitter finish.
Sparkle in the sun, but this evening as it was getting dark then actually looked a light anthracite colour.
They go for a pretty penny 2nd hand so would be a waste to refurb them in a darker colour. Will see if they grow on me as I am really 50/50 at the moment.
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derick-sport
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looks gorgeous mate nice purchase
[Edited on 28-03-2011 by derick-sport]
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Rich H
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That does look rather tidy! I still want to own one of these one day, in that sort of condition, or standard and vv tidy!
Was the last owner old?! Going by the username lol.
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Corsa_Sport21
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That is pretty stunning for a classic.
Are those WR1 wheels??
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Cole
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seen that a few times round here was a very very clean looking car have a friend who knws the guy who owned it pretty well and hastings is a shithole lol bet you enjoyed it there
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scoob
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love it seth im miss my old impreza id have another in a heart beat, nothing compairs to the noise and feel of the classic!
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SetH
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
That is pretty stunning for a classic.
Are those WR1 wheels??
PFF7`s same as on the WR1 although I dont think the WR1 has the bright flitter finish, i think its darker.
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Chris x
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Havnt seen it around this way!
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SetH
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quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
That does look rather tidy! I still want to own one of these one day, in that sort of condition, or standard and vv tidy!
Was the last owner old?! Going by the username lol.
Rich I am not sure if I can better it detailing wise. It does not need any paint correction at all and its pretty hard to get a good shine on Royal Silver IMHO but as the sun was going down earlier it was showing some pretty good reflections.
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deano87
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 lovely.
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Marc
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Why am I picturing you patrolling the streets in this looking for ass?
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SetH
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Marc, will you spread your 16yr old pussy now whilst we do laps of the town dumping on people?
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Andy Stocker
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BarnshaW
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lovely motor and rare in that condition. wheels look spot on imo
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Marc
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
Marc, will you spread your 16yr old pussy now whilst we do laps of the town dumping on people?
Blood, shit, piss and spunk everywhere?
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AK
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Think the wheels look a bit funny in the 2nd pic due to the tyre profile and grass
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JonnyJ
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Ooft. I do like that mate.
My favourite wheels too
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16vKarlos
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Seth you should have said you were coming down this way, I'd have had the kettle on!!
You could have stayed aswell if you wanted lol...
I have seen this car a few times in Hastings but not recently... although i never saw it at sussex scoobies meets 3 years back lol
ill flick through my old pics and have a look
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Brett
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SetH
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1, 2 eat my poo.. Subaru?
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Ojc
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Lovely, Andys was lovely as well.
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