My Current project.

[Simon-Sti]

Really loving the attention to detail on this build, all the nice new parts fitted etc, works wonders for my OCD

[scooby doo]

Cheers it's a mega long way of from where I want it ATM but working my way through. Lots of on going ideas.

Be good to get some people's views on suspension so would like to hear how people find there's with the spec they run,

I've looked at spending around £1000 on renewing the damper set up so these seem to be the on the list -
O.E shocks / eibach pro all new oem top mounts £750
Bc coils softer spring set 5/4kg £800
Tein super advance using oem top mounts £726
Tein flex coils using there top mounts £830
Blistien ps coilovers £1150 using oem top mounts

The car isn't a daily and will do the odd track day but looking for good handling not a super solid skipping every where car.
Currently running tein springs and handles well pushing it but drives ****e anything else .

[SpecB]

I found the BCs on mine (standard rates) too stiff for road use of probably go for the Bilsteins or KYB AGXs with the Eibach (or even STI pink) springs.

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by SpecB

I found the BCs on mine (standard rates) too stiff for road use of probably go for the Bilsteins or KYB AGXs with the Eibach (or even STI pink) springs.

Thanks for that do you know what rate they where? They are now offering 5/4kg which seem to be the softest coil springs I've seen the tein I think are 7/6 rate , il see how much the AGX are.
The tein fitted ATM look like there far to short only a few coils

[scotty]

Im running this set up on the foz and i found it good for a daily and went round knockhill track found it handled very well considering the size of it . http://www.pedders.co.uk/subaru-impr..._p28563173.htm

[scooby doo]

Cheers Scott that's now thrown another set in the mix , cool they are ready built

[scooby doo]

Late night wet pic.
No spoiler and colour is it really a scoob ?

[Bolesroor]

I have a agx/eibach combo and a geo for fast road on my 96 sti wagon. I use the car daily and think it's a good set-up and when pushed it's probably the tyre ( Toyo) and my driving ability that affects the confidence in the car rather than the set-up. Incidentally never had the opportunity to play with the settings currently on 2 front and rear.

[scooby doo]

Any idea on the price of the AGX I havnt yet seen them for sale in GDA form?

[Bolesroor]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Any idea on the price of the AGX I havnt yet seen them for sale in GDA form?

At work at the moment I'll let you know.

[SpecB]

Think mine were 6/7 they were good on track but too stiff on roads.

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by SpecB

Think mine were 6/7 they were good on track but too stiff on roads.

Agree that rate is firm il probably be looking at the 5/4 set up they do.

[scooby doo]

Right back from the ring,
Had good time and the car never misssed a beat. I did 6 laps on the last lap Ran low 9min.
The stock caliper with Godspeed discs and rcl6 pads just wasn't up to the job so been looking around but not got the budget for Ap / k sports etc and been looking at brembo but the gold wasn't doing it for me,
These latest gen set popped up so I've bought them.
They have newish set of PFC pads already.

I will over the weekend make a order at import car parts for the hardware and let alyn supply the discs.
Next on the list are refreshed alloy arms, CDF alk and poly bush
So now it's case of fitting these with new bolts and whiteline correction kit.


Half tempted to loose the horse shoe and undertray for less nose weight and more cooling but unsure what pros and gains il get I can use a whiteline brace to stiffen up the wishbone sections

[scooby doo]

Quick photo of the ring site just need to purchase one.
You can see the tein springs where not up to the job for it a lot of lean.

[scooby doo]

Small update.
Alyn supplied some brembo HC disks to go on with the sti calipers, got some new oem bolts too.
Forge heat blanket to try help reduce some bay temps down.


Next on the list is coilovers as the suspension was far to soft on track so I'm just pondering on which set next to go with.
I'd like to sort an oil cooler and oil catch can too,

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Small update.

Alyn supplied some brembo HC disks to go on with the sti calipers, got some new oem bolts too.

Forge heat blanket to try help reduce some bay temps down.





Next on the list is coilovers as the suspension was far to soft on track so I'm just pondering on which set next to go with.

I'd like to sort an oil cooler and oil catch can too,

Check my thread for a hassle free oil cooler - size etc..

obviously you can fit bigger (see Rob’s (NL03Scooby)) thread for his install

Also just had the RCM Trak Attack Catchcan fitted to mine which is a nice kit with return to sumo if you have a baffled one fitted

[scooby doo]

Just thought I'd post few phone snaps of bits that I've purchased recently .

1st off prodrive sti sports cat this is the later bell mouth version.


A blob sti vf35 turbo


A set of sti pinks that I'm going to have flowed and calibration checked.



A OPB 3port catch tank plus a couple meters of black tubing. Not sure how / where it's going but something to look at.


A Sti group n rear diff mount that I'm hoping ties in nicely with all my others.


And lastly the brakes are on.


The car has its Mot this week so il be cracking on after messing around getting the bits on and joys of heat wrapping items.

[Rdlangy1]

Great progress mate

[scooby doo]

Small update:

I decided to paint my inlet manifold and give the bay a clean so here is where I'm at with it,

Inlet done wrinkle black,
Removed the tgv flaps
Replace all gaskets involved,
Replate a few fastenings.
New exhaust gaskets, bolts , studs and nuts
Wrap stock headers,
Wrap and fit Harvey smith up pipe.
Fitted OBP catch tank and plumb in,
Fitted billet lightweight flywheel
New HD RTS clutch kit
New spigot bearings and flywheel bolts
GFB billet lightweight crank pulley and crank bolt
New aux belt
Throttle body coolant bypass
New turbo coolant hoses
New lower rad hose & clips
Fitted the Sti injectors with new seals and calibrated

Couple snaps just to see how it's plodding along.

[Rdlangy1]

Wowsa!

How’s that’s dedication!

But so satisfying - looks amazing

[scooby doo]

So as I've sorted brakes ,
Engine has having a lot renewed to aid reliability and upgraded areas for a little more hp from it.
Now suspension so alyn @ ASP has sorted a package I asked him to do for me,

Bilstein B14 coilovers
Whiteline com C front top mounts
Genuine rear sti mounts
Whiteline roll correction kit

All new hardware fit the coilovers ,
New front drop links
New front arb
More to follow on this ,,,,,,,

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Wow, you're doing a superb job there! Engine bay will look like new

Great effort. Wish I had the enthusiasm with mine to follow the same path!

[scooby doo]

Cheers,
Don't know about looking new but certainly won't get dirty while working on it,
Il start messing around with underneath once it's back together and all up to mapping stage.
There's been a lot of small bits done but all carried out by myself.
The garage is small so il spin it around lift the rear and start messing around with bushes.

[Bolesroor]

Stunning, so envious of your talent

[scooby doo]

Cheers but no talent there..
Should see the exterior it's filthy and fair few marks but I'm concentrating on underneath 1st then work my way outside.

[scooby doo]

Little more this weekend,
New brake servo, ( not doing one of these again )
Turbo fitted.
Forge turbo jacket.
Intercooler on.
80% there..




Now awaiting a couple bits, left hand fuel guard , alternator mount and wiring bracket are at the powder coaters so this is stopping play,
Need some de-ionised water to mix with the new coolant,
Thinking of changing the recirc aswell.
And some more wrap for the down pipe then we should be trying to start the thing. Really hope I've done everything correct,

[scooby doo]

The engine bay is now complete and best I can be bothered with,
It's all ready for mapping but that will wait as going to start messing around suspension.
Few pics...

[Rdlangy1]

Looks amazing!! Great job!!!

[scooby doo]

Cheers but it's only a mini refresh. I can then keep an eye on it all better.
I'm going to attempt a couple sprint days and see how it gets on.

[Steve_PPP]

Superb effort mate, again!

[scooby doo]

New alternator on and carbon brace.
I will be removing the rad stays and battery clamp once source another clean oem set.


Removed the aftermarket double din as not my thing and fitted a Ra blank panel and oem stereo. Much happier as all lights up that shade of green. And fitted a jdm hazard switch.



Still not touched the suspension as been to cold/wet and lazy..

[scooby doo]

A few updated pictures now the coilovers are on.
Need to raise the rear height slightly.
New phone so decided to try the camera out.

[Steve_PPP]

So clean under that bonnet, love it. I'd never take it out in the rain now!

[scooby doo]

Shame the paint work isn't the same lol.

[scooby doo]

Forgot these two, pic whoring today.

[Leight]

That is ridiculously clean under the bonnet look brand new.

[scooby doo]

Added a couple more bits
CDF anti lift kit
Super pro front bush
Whiteline roll correction kit
New drop links
New control arm bolts , ball joint bolts.
20mm front arb.



I still need to fit super pro front Arb mounts, I'm hoping once set up it should turn in very nice. I do have my open for a quick rack to when one pops up.

[scooby doo]

Picture of the Whiteline caster adjusted top mounts.

[NL03Scooby]

Coming along so nicely, some nice sensible modifications along the way too.

[scooby doo]

Slapped some super pro Arb bushes in,
The front is now up to date with all components renewed.
I've started on the rear now so i will update once things start .




I managed to pick up a damage free sti intercooler with zero core damage just a little grubby so if any one has some tips on cleaning the core up? wondered if there is a foam or similar i could spray on then wash off??

[Bolesroor]

Very impressed and loving the detail

[Madcolt]

Just read threw your thread there mate and wow this car is stunning and so clean. Some nice work been done.

[Steve_PPP]

Good job there! And that's a rare find with the tmic, most are grubby with bent fins all over the place these days!

[scooby doo]

Cheers chaps.
The intercooler is great I'm very happy, I've just cleaned it up with some house hold cleaner and it's come up a treat. It's taken me 3-4 months to find one in this condition and tbf I had given up a little till I saw this.
So now I need to source an sti undertray as already fitted the sti scoop and will allow a little more from the car at mapping.

[IBenjieI]

This build.

I really can’t get over how clean that bay is. I’ve been looking around for a clean sti top mount but no luck so far. Willing to pay the money though

[scooby doo]

Cheers. its coming along slowly but still a long way off.
The paint work on the car ISN'T great especially the front end so this will need addressing in the future but theres zero point why im messing around unbolting everthing,

I gave the cooler a clean and heres how it came up so im happy,


Im currently working on the rear diff supports this week to help stiffen up the drivetrain as this is the last bit of the puzzle., The Group n diff brace is going in along with a Spec c T Bar support, Just to note the spec c rubber compound is stiff than that of the cheese made wrx versions, Along with Whiteline outrigger bush supports to increase the stiffness.
All new Hardware for this of course.

Im currently at a loss where to go next with handling...
Im going to renew the lateral arm bushs,
Subframe lock out bolts,
but im not sure where else to go from here for extra grip?
Do the H braces make an actual difference Rear strut braces?????

i can see LSD's being one to look at next too.

[scooby doo]

Bit of an update on the old girl..
Just in short terms

Wing braces fitted .


Fresh oil and filter 10/50 this time


New wheel studs , whiteline subframe lock bolts , PFC Z-rated pads for the front.


I rebuilt the rear callipers myself using all new pistons and full genuine everything





New front pads and pins in .


New steering rack bushes and clamps, arb clamps too



Refitted a black wrx spoiler and adjusted the height up slightly


Raising the height gave me much better arb drop link angles , some new rear bolt bolts in too.


New gear knob and gaitor too


New Samco intercooler pipe


Did a power steering fluid change and clutch fluid seeing as I was doing the brakes too



I think that’s about it atm . Still more to do as usual .



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[Rdlangy1]

Great attention to detail

[scooby doo]

Also forgot I had fitted a nice clean spec c T bar diff support with new end plates , bolts and super pro bushes .
The Sti group n diff support is in too.


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[Red Baron]

Looking good Benji. When you changed the ball joints for the alloy arms did you have any problems getting the old ball joints out of the hub, still not done mine yet and heard some nightmare stories of the pinch bolt snapping and the ball joints being seized into the hub?