The Ra.

[Rdlangy1]

P800 WRC - only say "P" coz of "P"rodrive

[scooby doo]

Will sit on it for the mo poss print it out place on car and decide lol

[riiidaa]

why don't you just bin the two layer plates, and use the reg you've already paid for? on the rear a range rover HSE sized plate should fit the aperture perfectly though I opted to remove the jdm bracket

[scooby doo]

It's all thoughts at the mo
Il check out the plate sizes

[iPond]

Just realised you couldnt put my plate on yours anyway due to it needing to be older than the vehicle youre applying to! Numpty moment...

P800 WRC would look good, but the 555 plates look good on a scoob too.

[scooby doo]

Il print some paper version mock ups and check and my plate too

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by riiidaa

why don't you just bin the two layer plates, and use the reg you've already paid for? on the rear a range rover HSE sized plate should fit the aperture perfectly though I opted to remove the jdm bracket

I have small front and oversized rear that fits the aperture. I can measure up if required as this was a custom size.

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

I have small front and oversized rear that fits the aperture. I can measure up if required as this was a custom size.

Star! Thank you

[Scott.T]

Queensway and Ridge West do have speed limits you know.
But I'll let you off, as you were probably going to the Conquest Hospital to see bubby......

p.s you need to lose the tacky red mud flaps.

[scooby doo]

Lol you caught me! Yea needed something for little one ASAP so shoot to tescos .
those flaps are the worst lack of time to get them off.

[Scott.T]

520mm X 150mm for rear plate
Front is the 3/4 plate from www.fancyplates.com it measures 390mm X 82mm (approx)

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

520mm X 150mm for rear plate
Front is the 3/4 plate from www.fancyplates.com it measures 390mm X 82mm (approx)

Star!

[Scott.T]

http://www.fancyplates.com/step2.php...ancy&additem=0

See above configuration.
The rear seems to be the 'Jaguar' size of 520mm x 152mm and the front is 390mm x 84mm

[scooby doo]

Removed rear screen and rear door tints as not my thing

[Rdlangy1]

very nice - agree about the flaps

[Matt23]

The car is looking very tidy indeed

[timmy2take]

Really nice mate

[Scott.T]

Some cars can pull off 'Red Flaps' :



Others just don't................


You know what works .......

[scooby doo]

Hahaha brilliant! Scott you can baby sit then so I can get hour to whip them
Off and put them on yours lol
It's top of my to do list , so glad the puka ones and bolt in propley no self tappers in the panels

[thepieman]

Very nice and great to see your efforts in keeping it as OE as possible

[scooby doo]

Cheers Ron,
Few more bits sorted this week
Oem Back box gasket and bolts as new silencer sourced
Car as gone in for rear diff bearings as starting to whine and wanted it sorted ASAP!

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Awesome job....

Don't know any pro detailers- sure peeps on here will know a few...

But if u ever fancy having a go yourself, I'd gladly lend a hand with my orbital polishers etc - not a pro but do an ok job - ask Rob (NL03scooby)

give Ron a pm...The Pieman on here. He is very good, Rcm use him and only in eastbourne

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

give Ron a pm...The Pieman on here. He is very good, Rcm use him and only in eastbourne

All in order lol , just awaiting the car back ,

[scooby doo]

Few more bits ordered and being shipped out from ICP,
Getting there slowly...

As fitting new 'Pink' Springs thought best to order new top mounts and decided on Grp n version.


Grp N Pitch mount


Rear Genuine anti roll bar links to match my sti trailing arms, *note uses front links instead of the horse shoe shape,


Right now this is the pain in being its a aftermarket item
My rear sti silencer is starting to look aged 17yrs old to be right, and bugs me, i couldn't find a classic fitment Prodrive silencer so i had to opt to using a non standard item as didn't want a newage with the hanger being wrong,
So after much looking around i went for the Haywood and Scott original back box which was as close to oem looking as possible and not OTT on noise.


The parts are starting to stack up for winter

[Rdlangy1]

wow - your credit card is taking a bashing ha ha

All the parts look good though - can't wait to see this in the flesh once done...

Ryan

[scooby doo]

Be a lot worse if I had a CC lol

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Few more bits ordered and being shipped out from ICP,
Getting there slowly...

As fitting new 'Pink' Springs thought best to order new top mounts and decided on Grp n version.

Front an rear Grp'N' top mounts ?
Image is rears

re the rear droplinks UK Spec compatible, as I fancy those (although I expect their not cheap)

[scooby doo]

Hi Scott not sure how they fit as I have the pink sti trailing arm set so it's just a direct swap as mine are a unknown age not that they look old but I'm anal lol so I thought best for revamp seeing as doing some suspension changes, il bring mine around at some point and you can have a look how they fit.

[thepieman]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Front an rear Grp'N' top mounts ?
Image is rears

re the rear droplinks UK Spec compatible, as I fancy those (although I expect their not cheap)

they do fit Scott Picture shown on import car parts you'll want to lose the old bracket though, so replace the arms? (although, we all know you would anyway)

[scooby doo]

Spot on and not mega money seeing as the genuine parts , while line drop links same money

[Mortster]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172016298188

Any good to you?

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by thepieman

they do fit Scott Picture shown on import car parts you'll want to lose the old bracket though, so replace the arms? (although, we all know you would anyway)

Engineering Head on........Looking at how they mount via the outer/hub fixing isn't there a possibility they could rotate via pressure on the ARB and soften the effect of both the drop link and the ARB.

[thepieman]

Think the "hollowed" out design on the back locks them in place Scott...?

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by thepieman

Think the "hollowed" out design on the back locks them in place Scott...?

Yeh, I was looking at the other picture and wondering if the box section would do that.
Still a slight chance they would end up knocking due to a little flex/movement though.

[thepieman]

Nice upgrade for Benji for keeping with the oe theme but maybe worth some investigation for you Scott (and maybe anyone else thinking about them)

Pink Sti end links

[Scott.T]

Cheers Ron that makes total sense.
I'm running a 24mm ARB so may make mincemeat of the STi link box section.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Cheers Ron that makes total sense.
I'm running a 24mm ARB so may make mincemeat of the STi link box section.

If you need pictures of how it should sit i could post a few as im running 24mm rear arb too but i have the fully adjust rear kit which comes with the box and droplink .

[scooby doo]

I'm running a 22mm brace from parts cataluoge and full sti link set with the box already and drop links I just wanted to refresh it all and I've got no issues with current ones , but like you say Scott your on a 24mm so solid drop links etc are best for you..

[scooby doo]

Huge Thanks to guys at @Import Car Parts dealing with my million and one questions, and sorting this out quick and easy as usual!!
cant wait to get the car back and start fitting will be a busy xmas.
Alyn sorted my oils so that to be be all swapped over to. and a geo.

[BIG"E"]

So come on do tell what's in the boxes ?

and in the polly bags..

[scooby doo]

front & rear top mounts grp n
pink Springs
sti drop links
track rod ends
sti gear gaitor.
exhaust gaskets and bolts
pitch mount grp n

[Rdlangy1]

mmmmmmmmmmmm shiny bits...

[Scott.T]

I spy coil spring boxes. But they look big for 1 spring !!

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

I spy coil spring boxes. But they look big for 1 spring !!

Spy well Scott , got parts stacking right up just no car lol should be back next week

[scooby doo]

Well no pics.
Picked the car back up from the importer's and my issue is still there, Slight Whine and vibration from the tranny area, had the rear diff rebuilt as was slightly noisy with this sorted the other noise was more noticeable,
The importer where good and said it could be returned for further work but as this is to far away to keep taking back etc I've decided to use my local subaru specialist who i cant praise enough hes had a butcher and believes center diff bearings are worn, So the box is needing to be removed and rebuilt so I've given the Green light to go ahead and do full box rebuild so i know its totally good, and the importer is backing me with parts so i really starting to see a positive with it all.
Had a nice comment from the Specialist telling me how clean this car is and a lovely Example,
I should have the car back today with all my new suspension bits fitted with 4 wheel Geo and rebooked for 1st week of jan for my box,

[Rdlangy1]

fingers crossed mate

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

fingers crossed mate

Cheers, well i know for sure it will be sorted, cars fine just makes a odd whirring noise. so rebuild the lot lol

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Cheers, well i know for sure it will be sorted, cars fine just makes a odd whirring noise. so rebuild the lot lol

Who is doing the rebuild?

[scooby doo]

I Collected car for Xmas period.
Took couple snaps.
Grp n parts fitted, found that already had grp n top mounts.
Pink springs fitted
Full geo -1degree and 20mins toe.
Diff oil replaced and Collected finally off

[scooby doo]

few new snaps,
Being busy doing little bits. so thought id share.

Silencer on.


new rear Type Ra decal and boot graphic removed.
uk plates.


mirrors repainted plastic look.


Arches wiped down clean.


Grp n sti mount fitted.
stock sti vs grp n sti


wiped down bay.


General Shot