P1 Prototype

Engine out now



Intake pipe is completey fooked









Given engine bay it's first clean

Looking at the state of the hoses I think you were lucky to make the power you did. Also lucky not to get a problem on the Germany run. Looking a lot better after the 1st clean. I won't be able to call you Rusty anymore after its finished. Glwtp

Hi Nige
It certainly explains the poor running and poor throttle response .
The jubilee clip was just about holding it onto the Turbo .
Very lucky to do the Germany trip mate .

Nige once the jungle drums start to beat You will have far better pis s taking ammunition mate .

[Skullfudge]

You will notice such a difference when the car is back together matey.

A while off yet but the time will soon go and you will have a very sort after car.

All the best dude

[Gavsti555]

A long road ahead of you but well worth it when it's done good luck mate

[ralliart didz]

wots the alloy block in this pic crowman

Originally Posted by ralliart didz

wots the alloy block in this pic crowman

Part of the xenon headlight set up.
Ive pulled it all out as was not noicely installed.
Will re install when putting back together

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Part of the xenon headlight set up.
Ive pulled it all out as was not noicely installed.
Will re install when putting back together

The HIDs you have are far too silly bright for standard lenses (not the dome projector type). I'd be inclined to remove them and go back to standard bulbs and the current ones are very blinding to other road users. More OEM that way too

If you want to keep the HIDs, get a new kit as they're only about 70 quid and the new ballasts are less than 1cm thick and have a much smaller footprint than the old ones you currently have.

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

The HIDs you have are far too silly bright for standard lenses (not the dome projector type). I'd be inclined to remove them and go back to standard bulbs and the current ones are very blinding to other road users. More OEM that way too

If you want to keep the HIDs, get a new kit as they're only about 70 quid and the new ballasts are less than 1cm thick and have a much smaller footprint than the old ones you currently have.

You may well be right mate.
The kit is a ball ache and the extra wiring is never easy to get really neat .

Its all plug and play.

Don't get me started on those light!

Jeeeeeeesus they are bright.

[thepieman]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

The HIDs you have are far too silly bright for standard lenses (not the dome projector type). I'd be inclined to remove them and go back to standard bulbs and the current ones are very blinding to other road users. More OEM that way too

If you want to keep the HIDs, get a new kit as they're only about 70 quid and the new ballasts are less than 1cm thick and have a much smaller footprint than the old ones you currently have.

What!!! and get rid of Martyn's mobile tanning salon

[Scott.T]

My turbo intake on the classic went the same way, hence the samco style replacement.
Are you going to cut off a limb and buy an OE one, or just get a subtle black samco version ?

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

My turbo intake on the classic went the same way, hence the samco style replacement.
Are you going to cut off a limb and buy an OE one, or just get a subtle black samco version ?

Will be a black samco Scott, I was toying with going to Jap performance and seeing if they have a good condition one, but they will only sell from a blown engone i guess.

Im buying a new TMIC, which will cost a fortune, as cant find a mint Ver5/6 anywhere., been looking for months now.

Will either go parellel fuel rail, or reversed flow. along with inlet spacerkit.
New cam belt kit.
Tidy up alternator, air con etc

Oh and will check the plugs are a nice fit

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Im buying a new TMIC, which will cost a fortune, as cant find a mint Ver5/6 anywhere., been looking for months now.

I gave my mint V5/V6 intercooler to Rob, so give hime a shout.
It will be black not silver but nothing a can of alluminium paint can't sort.

[C. J.]

If you need me plug socket again let us know

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

I gave my mint V5/V6 intercooler to Rob, so give hime a shout.
It will be black not silver but nothing a can of alluminium paint can't sort.

Thanks scott , will do.

[Scooby_Greg]

Good luck with the build Martyn - look forward to seeing the progress updates. The finished article with be a unique piece of Subaru history

Made good progress .
Front panel all rust ground out to fresh metal, rust treated and 4 coats of zinc primer.

Next will be white primer and then top coat.

Following that will be same treatment for battery tray .

Not a huge amount to do before it goes to paint shop .

[Hongkongfooi]

looks a lot better already Martyn, but it does look like you got to it all when you have...good luck matey

[Tomma]

Good work, looks like a lot of graft has gone into a short amount of time!

[Gavsti555]

Looking good mate

[AndyWRX]

Looks good mate, good read so far looking forward to more updates, looks like you cought some of the rusty parts just in time

Originally Posted by AndyWRX

Looks good mate, good read so far looking forward to more updates, looks like you cought some of the rusty parts just in time

Cheers Andy
It's a little daunting , but no rush as funding needs to be well spread put

A little more work on the P1
Picked up a boost solenoid bracket, front bumper support and boot lid off a Ver 6 Sti from jap performance.
Reason for replacing these is the dreaded rust.

Ground out all the rust from Inner wing , primed and top coat then 1200 paper the edges to blend to old pain work .
needs one more coat as still a tiny bit patchy .
Finish is brighter as fresh paint but wont show to much as the area is 85% covered by brackets , air box etc.

Next is make good battery tray then just a cut and polish of remaining areas of engine bay.

Then a last I can strip the res off the car and send if to coach works







Decided to go for anothe boot as the one on the P1 has quite extensive rust around the various bolt holes and rubbe stoppers
This one has normal scratches but is mint and rust free



My mate Rich came around and drilled out and tapped about half a dozen snapped bolts .
He is a dab hand at that sort of thing.

[Tomma]

Looks like its coming along nicely

[thepieman]

Look at you with your posh prototype type thing....... If you keep replacing parts it'll be a different car!!

Keep up the good work mate.... And yes, I'm proper hammered

A few magnets then pal . Good man

[thepieman]

Just Agnew !!!

Took me 4 times to sign in!

I'm going bed now.........

Pip pip and all that

[majorscooby]

When we spoke whilst over giving you a good drilling you wasnt going to paint that area, but i bet your glad you did, It looks a million times better.

Hmmmm im thinking the whole engine bay should be done now.

It does show though Rich .
It would be nice to do it all , but I'm just going to do the rusty stuff , which is mainly covered up by stuff .

[Hongkongfooi]

who have you chosen to do the painting and when?

Tim, it's going to treslers on belbrook , have a good arangement and I can be actively involved in the project , told them I will be down every day taking pics . 2 weeks and hopefully it will be down their .

[AndyWRX]

Very nice mate

Another few bits done on the P1.

Inner wing flat back with 1200 then some fine cutting compound and a polish, pleased with match to rest of engine bay .
Top coat applied to boost solenoid bracket then fitted back to strut turret



Slowly cleaning harness and refit boost solenoid etc.
Marking up position for Alarm bracket





Time to attack the battery tray and surrounding area, looked like battery acid had been spilt down inside of wing at some point also.



Took some work this side , wanted to be sure I had ground out as much rust as possible.
A few coats of primer, pleased wih result.



1st coat of top coat, looks quite grey, takes 3 coats to settle the right colour.
Will leave for 24 hours and then flat back and apply another two coats .



Onto the bumper support bar, it was in excellent condition as off a Ver6 freshly imported.
A rub down and general key of paintwork




Hanging in my cluttered garage after 2 coats of primer

[AndyWRX]

Comming on very nicely fella, that engine bays gonna look spotless

Cheers Andy
Won't be mint , but should look clean and tidy
Need to get the car stripped down ,as due to be collected by body shop

Another little update after half a day on it.
Bumper bar finished
Mint TMIC as supplied FOC by SES members. Beer tokens will be supplied at next opera unity .

Interior stripped, spoiler off, just side skirts and rear bumper and off to the coach works

[Hongkongfooi]

Great job martyn! Are they spraying the interior as well?

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

Great job martyn! Are they spraying the interior as well?

Thanks Tim
Not spraying inside , but I wanted seats and carpet out as they are going to be professionally cleaned , also there are a number of clips , trim etc that I'm renewing .
It's best time to do it .
Going to be very careful when putting car back together

[Granby]

Looking good

[ralliart didz]

looking good crowman,all the floor/inside looks good nic. so was the only rotten bits in the front.

[Scott.T]

Looking good Martyn, and pleased my old TMIC is going to a good use.
It's been sat in a box in the garage for about 6 years.
To think it nearly got chucked a few months back.

Originally Posted by ralliart didz

looking good crowman,all the floor/inside looks good nic. so was the only rotten bits in the front.

Yes mate, the front and one of the rear arches , a little bit around screen , the rest of the car is rust free

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Looking good Martyn, and pleased my old TMIC is going to a good use.
It's been sat in a box in the garage for about 6 years.
To think it nearly got chucked a few months back.

Thanks Scott, getting there.
The TMIC is as good as they get , and it's exactly same as Sti5/6 , same size etc .once silver and the factory sticker is on it , will be perfect .
A meal is on me for you and Rob .

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Crowman

A meal is on me for you and Rob .

Two happy meals

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

Two happy meals

Lol, might stretch to big Mac meals

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Crowman

A meal is on me for you and Rob .

What the delivery driver ?

That will three happy meals then.

[AndyWRX]

Coming on nicely mate, I do love the spoiler less look, I know you gonna put the p1 spoiler back on though

[Mad Paddy]

did you pick a colour for the ic yet???

im looking at doing mine

Originally Posted by Mad Paddy

did you pick a colour for the ic yet???

im looking at doing mine

Yes mate , sonic blue

[Mad Paddy]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Yes mate , sonic blue

think im doing mine white

Originally Posted by Mad Paddy

think im doing mine white

Fpmsl , now your talking .

In all seriousness I've got some silver and will see how it looks, will post pics ones done , so you can see

[Mad Paddy]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Fpmsl , now your talking .

In all seriousness I've got some silver and will see how it looks, will post pics ones done , so you can see

that be great,getting sick of the gold thats on mine

[Bigtel]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Thanks Tim
Not spraying inside , but I wanted seats and carpet out as they are going to be professionally cleaned , also there are a number of clips , trim etc that I'm renewing .
It's best time to do it .
Going to be very careful when putting car back together

Make sure the carpet doesn't get distorted if cleaned out of the car. I haven't got a clue but Edd on wheeler dealers always says to do it in the car to keep the shape.

[Skullfudge]

Look at Flash Pants with his electronic garage picture !

[Bigtel]

Originally Posted by Skullfudge

Look at Flash Pants with his electronic garage picture !

It's the same pic I used to have been it seems bigger since I had to re-register.

Originally Posted by Bigtel

Make sure the carpet doesn't get distorted if cleaned out of the car. I haven't got a clue but Edd on wheeler dealers always says to do it in the car to keep the shape.

Cheers Tel , had the carpet in my classic done with no problems

A little update

Final two top coats on front end .
Air con rad fitted
Binned the rear bumper bar also as very rusty . Picked up a mint replacement
Rest of car stripped down and now just need to get some spare wheels and it's off to the body shop

[Greig]

Looking good, have u got to take all the glass out?

Originally Posted by Greig

Looking good, have u got to take all the glass out?

Yes mate, all glass coming out .
Screen is cracked so it's going to have a new one .

[Granby]

At least the bumper bar is the correct colour lol

Originally Posted by Granby

At least the bumper bar is the correct colour lol

Yeah, haven't heard that before

[Granby]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Yeah, haven't heard that before

I know, a oldie but goodie (bit like me lol)

[Mad Paddy]

Great job,at least the shell looks strong,

Keep it up.

See no jokes about it being blue

[Steve_PPP]

Great job mate, front end looks like its progressing well

Another little update.
On Clive's recommendation I went down to SPR coachworks for a look around and chat about my car.
OMG what a place , and great guys.
A few of the cars I was Showed. E30 M3 having some serious work, GT 40, audi quatro turbo, mustang, a few porkas, a 22B
Any how decision now made , it's going to them .
Take a look guys
www.sprcoachworks.co.uk


Have refurbished the TMIC , well pleased with the result .

Started by rubbing down the complete IC and all brackets attached to it,then covered the fins as I didn't want heavy paint on them .





The old cover( bottom) was tatty , so I painted the replacement , fitted new mesh and new sticker.








Steve PPP very kindly loaded his car up with his old wheels for me , top man Steve, big thanks, can now get it finally on a trailer.
Looking more like an impreza 1.6 GL

[Guy B]

You really are doing a proper job, this is going to be fantastic when it's done Martin

Originally Posted by Guy B

You really are doing a proper job, this is going to be fantastic when it's done Martin

Thanks Guy
I cant wait to get it to the coachworks now.
I will be popping down every other day to get plenty of pictures as its old coat comes off and a new one goes on.

[thepieman]

Looking tip top mate can't wait to see it when its done

Originally Posted by thepieman

Looking tip top mate can't wait to see it when its done

Cheers Ron
Will be November time when i get it back and all together again

[Guy B]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Thanks Guy
I cant wait to get it to the coachworks now.
I will be popping down every other day to get plenty of pictures as its old coat comes off and a new one goes on.

Make sure you do!

Let me know if you need a hand, I'm pretty useless with a spanner but I make a mean cup of coffee

[Anger]

Originally Posted by Guy B

Make sure you do!

Let me know if you need a hand, I'm pretty useless with a spanner but I make a mean cup of coffee

And that's questionable haha

[Guy B]

Originally Posted by Anger

And that's questionable haha

Pipe down Evo boy

[Anger]

Cough " my subaru is road legal " Cough

Beamer Bitch


Looking good mate

Originally Posted by Guy B

Pipe down Evo boy

Ha! Ha! that use to be me.

[Anger]

Originally Posted by Guy B

Make sure you do!

Let me know if you need a hand, I'm pretty useless with a spanner but I make a mean cup of coffee

Originally Posted by Nige

Ha! Ha! that use to be me.

Oh look At Mr Fugly piping up

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Steve PPP very kindly loaded his car up with his old wheels for me , top man Steve, big thanks, can now get it finally on a trailer.
Looking more like an impreza 1.6 GL

No worries mate, good to see what you've done to the P1 and have a bit of a chinwag. Like we were saying yesterday, these forums are all about helping folk out

(and the wheels were taking up valuable bbq space in my shed lol)

[Guy B]

Originally Posted by Anger

Cough " my subaru is road legal " Cough


Looking good mate

Cough "my subaru goes sideways therefore I win" Cough

Thanks honey, not looking too bad yourself

[ralliart didz]

well done martyn,that ic looks brand new m8 wots happening too your wheels are they being painted or are they already good nick.

Cheers Didz , the wheels are mint, just being super anal , I don't want any overspray on them , and it gives me the time to give them some more loving
Once car is away I'm going to take everything off engine so I can get the dremmel out and clean ur up , followed by paint of course

[AndyWRX]

Comming along nicely mate, that top mount looks rather clean

[Skullfudge]

Martyn ... do yourself a favour and go buy some baggy trousers.

When you see you P1 painted you will be walking around for a week with a semi very evident to all.

Originally Posted by Skullfudge

Martyn ... do yourself a favour and go buy some baggy trousers.

When you see you P1 painted you will be walking around for a week with a semi very evident to all.

Lol, I will pick it up commando
Honestly can't wait mate.
Going to be so paranoid about marking it when I'm putting it all back together.
Putting engine back in will be a very carefully operation with wings etc well and truly covered up

[SpecB]

Looking great, have you seen the group buys on scabby net for the bolt sets etc. probably worth a look to finish the engine bay of to the same std.

Originally Posted by BlueBugEye

Looking great, have you seen the group buys on scabby net for the bolt sets etc. probably worth a look to finish the engine bay of to the same std.

Hi Nick
There was group buy on P1WOC a while back , and Steve the previous owner treated the engine bay to the whole kit , he also gave me all the left over items .
So it's pretty much there anyway
Cheers for the post though mate .