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MY03 WRX

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:25 am
by dannyboy
Thought I'd add my little project on here.

My original aim for the car was drivable "early" power but I'm now bored and want big power again. :lol:

This is everything I've done since October.

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OK just picked up an 03 WRX Blobeye for my next car and although its got quite a few additions already it needs a serious make over to bring it up to my previous cars head turning standards.

Here's whats on it so far...

18" Oz 10 Spoke Anthracite Wheel
Prodrive Bunny Ears rear spoiler
Prodrive Front spoiler
Prodrive side arch spats
Prodrive/Momo gear knob
Prodrive/Momo handbrake lever
Prodrive back box
Stainless door steps front and rear

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Below will be each mod as they're added.........


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Mon Nov 28, 2005


First mods are underway. Fitted some Tien S-Tech springs over the weekend.

Big thanks to Scoobyshack for letting me use the workshop and Andy & Nath for giving me hand fitting them in the pitch black (power cut :lol:)

Ride hieght is absolutly perfect, much lower than Eibachs and can still hit all the speed bumps round here at 30mph without taking out the front splitter. Best of all its not noticably harder either and Clare hasn't even noticed the difference :D

Bodyroll is now non-existent and it no longer nose dives on braking or lifts on acceleration. Its still too soon to judge wether they have improved the terrible understeer as it hasn't been to Autotest yet for the alignment but its going in Thursday. Will update when thats done but I suspect I may need some adjustable ARB's before its handling like a classic ;)

Just some camera phone snaps for now but you get the idea...

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Tue Nov 29, 2005


Had the car on the rollers today using my prize winnings from the Children in Need Raffle. Many thanks to Clive for helping us raise so much money.

Anyway it hasn't been remapped but its understandable why I thought it might as we got a very strong 252.8bhp/239.2lbft Shocked

The only mod is the Prodrive backbox so understandably pretty chuffed with this Very Happy :D

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Wed Nov 30, 2005


New downpipe arrived today. I got a really good deal on it so wasn't expecting much but the quality is truely supurb.

My supplier may well be advertising on here soon and also supplying Scoobyshack so expect to see more details on this and other tuning goodies soon.

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Thu Dec 01, 2005

Blitz dump valve has arrived. Very Happy

Fitted fine but not the sound I was expecting Confused

I assume its adjustable just haven't got round to it yet.

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Thu Dec 01, 2005

Also arrived today the Whiteline adjustable 22mm Anti-roll bar.

If you newage drivers think your car handles ok as it is you are very sadly mistaken. For under

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:53 am
by Stuart
Still the most impressive sounding Impreza (when the valve is open) Shame about the comedy caravan but at least it's got loads of coverage for the club and it detaches :grin:

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 8:18 am
by Ben
What an awesome write up and a really nicely sorted Scoob. Really enjoyed reading that.

Taa

Ben

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 9:55 am
by Rolygtst
A Fantastic looking motor seen it alot always looks and very impresive,when are you getting your caravan Stu :lol:

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:50 am
by boxy
well Danny Boy you never fail to impress me with your knowledge and modifying skills. Very nice motor if I do say so myself, keep us updated with your latest Mods.

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:53 am
by Evo
Nice 8)

Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:47 pm
by Miniwilliams
wow mate cool post, but how long that take you to do??

Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:22 pm
by Stuart
The post or the mods? :D
Probably about the same time, although I hope Danny would have copied and pasted it from SC.

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:38 pm
by dee_rz
very nice i saw you towing that caravan at jae :grin: very nice car fella 8)

Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 8:10 pm
by dannyboy
Miniwilliams wrote:wow mate cool post, but how long that take you to do??
Yeah Stu's right. I've kept a diary of it on SC which I add to every time I get something new.

Today I added the new headers and also put on the missing images of my exhaust cutout.