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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 : http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP0005.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP0003.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP0007.jpg |
Prodrive ST2 Alloys
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP0033.jpg Prodrive WR Spoiler Colour Coded Skirts http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9.../IMGP0971a.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9.../Imgp0289a.jpg STi 6 Front Lip http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9.../IMGP0379a.jpg Some of you may recognise the chap in this photo. Taken at Pendine Sands Wales http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP0443.jpg Calipers Painted : http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP0969.jpg Whiteline ARB : http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP0966.jpg TSL Grp 'N' Rear box & Drop Links http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP0964.jpg Gauges : http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP0366.jpg |
Another set of ST2's but this time in Gold
They didn't last long as didn't like the Silver/Gold mix http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP1074.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP1072.jpg |
The Wheel Fettish continues, this time with Prodrive P-WRC's in 18's
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP1101.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP1105.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP1235.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP1350.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP1765.jpg |
1st Brake upgrade.
From Subaru 4-Pots to Comp-Brake 4-pots and 330mm 2-piece Rotors http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP2065.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP2041.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP2066.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP2067.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP2069.jpg |
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. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9.../100_1834b.jpg |
bet your glad its back thats some serious effort put in !! must have missed it :-P
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Next set of wheels that would give better caliper clearances
Prodrive P-FF7's 8x18 ET51 (a tight fit on a Classic) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMGP2214.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...100_2497-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/100_2496.jpg |
STi 8 Intercooler Modification & STi Strut Brace :
More details here : http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...hread.php?t=17 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...r/Finished.jpg |
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 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...T/100_2672.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/100_2676.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/100_2677.jpg |
Due to a split Turbo hose, took the oppurtunity to paint the inlet manifold, as it had to come off to replace the hose.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...1072008799.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...3072008800.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...3072008801.jpg 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. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...6072008804.jpg |
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 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...3062009132.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...3062009133.jpg |
to be continued......
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Did the new owner change anything while they had it?
Looking good as allways :doubleup: |
Didn't you buy a set of wheels from joni at The Grand?
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A very nice looking example there fella.........:doubleup::doubleup:
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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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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. |
I'd like some ST2's now.
Glad you have it back, and we'll see it back to former glory |
A great history there Scott!!! That car is meant to be with you!! (As the wagon is with me)
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they are certainly a credit to you both. :10: |
+1 for the St2's - They just look so right and in proportion on your car.. PFF7's nice as well though.
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I have some but they're staying on my car :-), just need some center caps :-(
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:agreed::agreed: an iv seen a couple of scoobs ;) |
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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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? :yeah:
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Time for a suspension and wheel arch refresh.....
KYB AGC Shocks Eibach Springs Re-Undersealed A few coats ;) or silver smoothrite http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMG_0354.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMG_0685.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/IMG_0684.jpg |
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 :) |
New SES flags.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/100_6688.jpg |
After a long search I finally found a set of Prodrive Bilsteins.
Check out the difference in damper/strut diameter !!!!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/100_6493.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/100_6511.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/100_6499.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/100_6510.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/100_6513.jpg |
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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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Got any future plans for it?
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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..... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...013_133021.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...013_132954.jpg |
bet beaulieu car museum would love your car.
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that is one fine example scott :10: bet you were glad to get your baby back.
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Lovely looking car Scott:worthy: Out of interest, Japbash 09 if you were runner-up (yours looking so clean) who won if you can remember?
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never to leave your hands again I now bet. Good to see it back
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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. |
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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very nice will look good on :doubleup:
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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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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 :doubleup:
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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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