My Classic WRX

mickywrx · Post by **mickywrx** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:11 pm

Well, where do I start :? At the beginning I guess.

I used a own a rather nice Cav GSI, few mods and 150whp. Was very clean for it's age, very minor rust on the OSR wheel arch.

Couple of pics:

It, unfortunately, came a cropper one Sunday morning. Such a shame, 97K miles on a G plate was quite low. Ended up looking like this

So, what to replace it with?

I knew I wanted a turbo'd car, just what to buy. I really wanted a Scooby, but, wasn't sure :? Looked at a couple, one had really high mileage and the seller drove it like he stole it so was put off by that. Second one I looked at, I wasn't sure of the seller. Car was at his 'home', but there were another 4 or 5 cars for sale on the drive.... kind of put me off.

Evo's were beyond my budget, so I discounted them.

Went to look at a GTI-R. Absolute dog of a car. Bumper stone chipped to death, scratches all over the bonnet where the owners dogs had been jumping all over it. The seller told me it had just had a new 'box put in, then took me out for a test ride. Well what can I say, I've since heard quieter straight cut dog boxes.

I would have given him

Ian (DaOne) · Post by **Ian (DaOne)** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:19 pm

looking smart, what are the blue bits under the car i can see in the second from last pic?

mickywrx · Post by **mickywrx** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:10 pm

Cusco underbrace thingy. Came with the diffuser.

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:22 pm

What exhaust? It looks nice and straight.

mickywrx · Post by **mickywrx** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 10:09 am

Nur Spec R mate. Tis a tad bit noisy

SPEC:

EXTERIOR

Revolution front lip spoiler
C-West sideskirts
STI rear lights
Zero/Sports spoiler
Black crystal headlights
Black crystal sidelights
Crystal indicators
Crystal side repeaters
Mudflaps
PIAA wiper blades

ENGINE

Revolution downpipe
Magnex up-pipe
Blitz Nur-Spec R
Apexi Power Intake
GReddy Profec-B Spec II boost controller
Front mount intercooler
Bailey dump valve
Walbro fuel pump

INTERIOR

Momo steering wheel
Momo gearknob
Genuine STI pedal set
STI mats
Alloy gear surround
Real leather gear gaiter
Alloy instrument surround
Alloy heater controls
LED dash light conversion
Boost, Oil pressure, Oil temperature gauges in A-pillar gauge pod.
Newcastle United air freshner
HKS turbo timer
Mr TEIN lives on the parcel shelf

DRIVETRAIN

Rota Tarmac II alloy wheels
Toyo tyres
TEIN S-Tech lowering springs
Hybrid gearbox/clutch combo courtesy of AS Performance
Grooved discs & Pagid pads all round, 2pot front, 1pot rear calipers
Front upper strut brace

MISC

HID light conversion
PIAA led sidelight bulbs
TEIN bonnet dampers
Cusco diffuser and under brace
Silicon washer jet hoses
Randon engine bay bling bits
Various URL/Tuner stickers/badges

PERFORMANCE

329.4 BHP - 289 lb/ft @ 1bar of boost
0-60 - fast
12.7s @ 108mph standing 1/4 mile (recorded at ScoobyNet Live)

ESL · Post by **ESL** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 10:24 am

Ouch! Your injectors are at 100% IDC from 5500rpm onwards. Are you on the original 380s/FP? You can see it lean but fortunately not to dangerous levels. What turbo are you using to give 330hp @ only 1 bar? Excellent quarter mile time, that might explain the appetite for gearboxes!

mickywrx · Post by **mickywrx** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 10:33 am

Yeah, standard injectors, Walbro pump fitted though. Knew I'd forget things off the list. :oops:

Turbo is TD05 16G. Been running at this spec for nearly 12 months now.

ESL · Post by **ESL** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 10:44 am

Do you monitor for det? If you are on stock management it runs alot of advance. It does have CLKC of course which might help. It would be interesting to see where your IAM is. Most I've ever seen from a 16g at 1.1bar and 7k on stock fuelling is 313bhp at which point it was leaning dangerously. Rolling road figures, pinch of salt, etc.

I would be a bit wary in this instance though. If you are seeing 100%IDC at 5500rpm you are on 127% IDC at the redline, all else being equal. (It will be slightly lower than this as your VE will drop), but either way, thats risky. It looks like youve hung on to 11:1 as the ECU will be requesting 10:1, but if it gets colder that will lean further which isn't good on stock internals.

Quarter mile time is excellent for a standard spec car though. I could never figure out how Bob could do 11.7s on a 16g and 340hp. He did have PPG etc, but still! He probabaly got some tips off Andy when he was mapping it

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 10:56 am

great explanation from Andy - have you got a fuel pressure regulator running on this ?

That could buy you another 10-15% IDC at the top to keep it safe on those injectors.

Other than that - looks a great car 8)

ESL · Post by **ESL** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 11:11 am

I t certainly is a world record for a 16g at 1 bar. Thats why I'm a bit worried about the AFRs. Still, if its held together for a year it can't be too lean.