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17-10-2012, 09:23 PM
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'X' Plate Classic - Rise of the Silver Surfer
As some of you know I have had this car for several years (8 years in fact), and sold it back in April 2011.
Having now re-purchased the car to keep as a 2nd vehicle I thought I would run through it's history and add further info as it develops. As purchased, totally standard 'X' plate UK Spec (Dutch Import). 3 years old with 15,600miles on the clock :   
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#2
17-10-2012, 09:23 PM
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Prodrive ST2 Alloys
 Prodrive WR Spoiler Colour Coded Skirts   STi 6 Front Lip  Some of you may recognise the chap in this photo. Taken at Pendine Sands Wales  Calipers Painted :  Whiteline ARB :  TSL Grp 'N' Rear box & Drop Links  Gauges : 
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17-10-2012, 09:36 PM
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Compomotive MO's, these didn't last long due to a poor refurb by Spit'N'Polish.
I wasn't happy with the finish, so sold them to Anger (some peoples standards are lower  )Was trying to get a wheel with better caliper clearance due to a pending 2nd Brake upgrade. 
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17-10-2012, 10:44 PM
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bet your glad its back thats some serious effort put in !! must have missed it
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17-10-2012, 11:12 PM
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STi 8 Intercooler Modification & STi Strut Brace :
More details here : http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...hread.php?t=17 
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17-10-2012, 11:23 PM
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STi 8 Brembo Front/Rear Brakes :
Was one of the 1st in the country to fit both front & Rears More Details here : http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...hread.php?t=21 Rear kit bespoke design   
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17-10-2012, 11:33 PM
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Due to a split Turbo hose, took the oppurtunity to paint the inlet manifold, as it had to come off to replace the hose.
   A few more polished goodies appeared over time, along with a Fuelab Fuel Pressure Regulator. By this time the car is running a VF28 Turbo / Apexi ECU with the Injectors max'd. A large number of the standard fixings being replaced with stainless and a bit of powder coat on header tank and various brackets. 
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17-10-2012, 11:46 PM
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Apexi Power Intake fitted (custom cold intake & heatshield):
This released approx 30BHP over the standard Airbox (running a Green Filter). Car lept from 305BHP to 335BHP, once I'd adjusted the map to run with the Apexi Intake  
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18-10-2012, 09:19 AM
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Thankfully this then took it off the road for about 5 months. The rebuild used : STi Version 8 Conrods STi Version 9 Nitrided Crankshaft ACL Race Main & Big End Bearings Modine oil cooler New MY99 MAF New NGKPFR7B Spark Plugs All new Gaskets and Seals used Cambelt and all idlers, tensioners replaced with kit supplied by Lateral Performance during rebuild. New Exedy pink uprated clutch fitted & lightened flywheel when Engine was out. Invoice for all parts from Lateral Performance available Invoice from Tim Farmer for Labour available Also fitted are STi pedals and Mats RR plots from Clive Athowe after re-build on running in map at 224BHP and post run-in at 330BHP. It was recorded at 335BHP in my ownership, so still performing well. The replacment alloys are quite kerbed, so they will get a refurb at some point soon. The car then sold soon after rebuild and has spent the rest of the time with a real car enthusiast who has many cars, inc a Cosworth RS500. Mine was just one of his collection, Hence it has done very little miles since leaving me 18 months ago.
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18-10-2012, 09:20 AM
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It was a bit of a strange experience asking to see the manager of the Grand and waiting in the rather plush Hotel Bar, only to then meet Joni and stroll out with an exhaust pipe.
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18-10-2012, 11:26 AM
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A great history there Scott!!! That car is meant to be with you!! (As the wagon is with me)
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Toyobaru 86 with Cosworth exhaust brakes and supercharger, Cosworth mapping, Eibach lowering springs, OZ alloys, fast road geo and various cosmetics. Great fun!
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18-10-2012, 11:44 AM
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they are certainly a credit to you both. 
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Keep it on the black stuff and leave the pit boards alone 
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18-10-2012, 04:20 PM
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 an iv seen a couple of scoobs
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all over it jaffa style!!!
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18-10-2012, 08:09 PM
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So did u get back at good price or u paid more for what u sold it to get it back cos it does look nice
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18-10-2012, 09:45 PM
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Must be the cleanest classic I've seen. Certainly the best one I've seen. Well done you for getting it back. Tomma how much for my old Bugeye?
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18-10-2012, 09:55 PM
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18-10-2012, 10:16 PM
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Oh... and just noticed the whiteline drop link had been replaced with PowerFlex Ally ones.
You'll have to excuse me missing a few mods or not documenting absolutley everything 
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18-10-2012, 10:28 PM
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Well that pretty much covers where I am today, although it will take a touch of effort to get it back to where it was in 2009/2010. Not too much though........and really looking forward to spending a bit more time on it.
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18-10-2012, 10:46 PM
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This was my first viewing of it prior to re-purchase....
I know it's sad but it was a little emotional as I walked into the wharehouse.....  
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#38
18-10-2012, 10:54 PM
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bet beaulieu car museum would love your car.
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19-10-2012, 12:54 PM
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19-10-2012, 01:08 PM
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never to leave your hands again I now bet. Good to see it back
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08-12-2012, 05:51 PM
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I just can't help myself.......and my wheel fettish.
Set No. 7 on it's way. I was only after some tyres......... Hope to get them next week this then bides me some time to get the PFF-7's refurbed later rather then sooner.
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08-12-2012, 06:54 PM
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Come on give us a clue as to what they are or do we have to wait.......
Would like a new set for mine in the new year, possible 18's
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09-12-2012, 10:37 AM
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Very nice, been gandering at a set on evil bay new with a very similar design. Good choice for big caliper clearance.
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09-12-2012, 11:10 AM
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Very nice Scott. Though, I have always liked the prodrives on your classic. It looks just right. Be interesting to see how these look aswell though
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09-12-2012, 07:55 PM
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The tyres are shot and the wheels are scuffed up and I can't afford to do both at the moment. The Altec's came up for a good price and include nearly new tyres, so foolish to turn them down. They are also a wheel I've looked at before, so would like to see how they look.
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09-12-2012, 08:02 PM
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Out of interest, Japbash 09 if you were runner-up (yours looking so clean) who won if you can remember?
