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The Ra.
Thought id start a thread on the Ra, still awaiting the car to be registered, but all lock and loaded.
Plan is to keep near oem mint spec. Helps my wallet to lol. The car is Version 5 sti type Ra, DccD, Quick rack, roof flap etc etc,, 80,kmh and pretty stock. The 1st thing to sort is remove the white alooys., and red mud flaps. Put Oem gold 16s back on. New boot decal and quick rack graphic too. Gary has sorted insurance for me at awesome deal just need plates to finish off. Sourced new set of genuine fog covers too. 2 weeks to go! http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psuaydek2w.jpg http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...pslhtntajv.jpg To be contiuned>>>> |
lovely looking motor - and can't wait to see the progress on this :ok:
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Very nice indeed. Look forward to seeing it develop :-)
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Boss that
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Get 17" revos if you decide on getting a set .
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like this alot... bet it doesnt stay stock for long......:sos:
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Looks very tidy.
I hope you do keep it standard as I think that will make it quite a special car. :ok: |
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Keep it mint, stock, serviced apart from a perhaps a remap, and keep it 5-10 years and it will be a very special car worth 20K +.. Sound investment and nice car to own and enjoy in the meantime. Enjoy.
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It will be left stock and a map is on my mind in fueling terms really . Just need to get it home and wheels swapped. |
Made the trip over to see the car again and have another look and chat,
Fog covers in boot need to source some brackets now, Orignal wheels going off to be refurbed and fresh rubber fitted after , So coming along slowly , cars all mot'ed and and services with belts too. Couple pics from today- http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...pssynbdcfx.jpg http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psytmku1sw.jpg http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psmobzmiju.jpg |
looks a great project:doubleup:
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That looks so smart and a nice little project to be getting on with over winter :smile:
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Cheers guys,
Rang culverwells today, ordered fog cover brackets and screw was only £20 had to use a P1 reg of promo car as seemed to much hard work going threw my chassis code lol. Import car parts are sending me a new Oem Type Ra decal as noticed mine isn't as spot on as thought. As looking a little weathered, |
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Nice :ok:
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Dont forget to take exact measurements for when you replace the the decal with your new one
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That's my plan and a thin white board pen
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oooooooooooh shiny bits and new bits :ok: awesome !
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Liking the fact that it'll be oem and original :ok:
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Cheers Guy's,
Few more bits arrived. I noticed that the front plastic inner arch had neatly been trimmed a couple off mm to allow the Mud Flaps to sit flush, and as the flaps are not O.E "They gotta go!" So ordered x2 new O.E inner arches and full fitting kit as no way i wont break one clip so replacing the lot! Also the correct bolts and brackets to fit my fog covers. http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps6bz4l7dn.jpg |
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http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car...tripe-3mm-red? |
can I ask where you are getting all the parts from? import car parts?
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Fog brackets where from local Subaru dealer but il be honest it's just easier to ring icp as they know there stuff and easier to describe as I'm allways like " that thing that bolts to the other thingy" lol and they know |
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"yeah that bit that's weird shape holding the other bit on" ha ha ha ha :ok: |
Collection day :) :)
Also ordered one of these! As you know being RA its about the weight saving and the standard key is so heavy a titanium was the only option and still O.E :) http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psdpyog5zn.png |
I love the way you're approaching this.
Definitely gets my seal of approval. :ok: |
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Can't wait to see it today with the original wheels fitted. |
loving the key !!! :ok:
Your attention to detail is amazing - all credit to you - will be an awesome looking machine when complete :ok: |
Thanks buddy, just total different approach this time as allways modded them so returning one to original is really nice. Only trouble is I've found a sti cataluoge for gc8 and got me hunting.
Cars here now and the cleaning starts trouble is weather is so poor. Got my key cut and new sti tmic hose . Need to ditch the mud flaps but cars will be going away over winter so they can wait till then, would like it to be pro detailed soon not sure who local for that but will look about, http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psls5tfmir.jpg http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...pscfecppsi.jpg http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psihsmxgh8.jpg |
Awesome job....
Don't know any pro detailers- sure peeps on here will know a few... But if u ever fancy having a go yourself, I'd gladly lend a hand with my orbital polishers etc - not a pro but do an ok job - ask Rob (NL03scooby) |
Cheers for the offer
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Where did you find the catalogue ? .
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Want this car very badly !
Love it Ben : ) |
Don't mean to put a downer on things but maybe get it compression checked. My engine lasted a few months from sva. It was down on power from the start so had issues from the word go. The warranty I got was strip the engine down (which I didn't ask for) and refit the new one I supplied.
Looks good though and hopefully all will be OK. |
That is a really clean car you've got, you would nearly think it had only just rolled off the production line. It's awesome as well that your going down the OEM route, as they can only get rarer.
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Thanks for comments.still a fair way to go to getting it that clean.
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Haven't posted in this thread yet but been watching with interest. As per other comments, its great that you're going for the OEM restoration route and it looks like you're doing a super job already.
Too many are modified these days and keeping this mint and original will only make the value go up. Top job :ok: |
It is good to keep it original makes me wonder if i should buy spare oem parts and store them .
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Do love a nice clean white classic. As with the above comments also, the OEM route your taking on this is very commendable. Should be great when you've finished. :10:
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Thank you for kind comments.:oops:
Ordered from A.S performance box and diff oils so that's next job. Still waiting on my center caps to arrive back form the refurb as was missed out when wheels returned. Grabbed a pic as took her to work before goes into hibernation :polish: http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psrvzj63rh.jpg http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...pspgvyavrl.jpg |
hmmm many shiny original bits!
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Been looking at private plates .
Currently own B15NJY for my name but didn't look great on import plates as gets split in too so may put it on the family wagon and seen these two N888 WRC S11 GPN (group n) Can't toy it up. What's your option ??? |
hmmmm - def liking the N888 WRC :ok:
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Out of the 2 I would go with N888 WRC.
Im thinkin of selling one of mine soon though - SK03 BEE, but will need to get it off the car and sort the other one out first so its not available just yet. |
I'm torn I've found
S555 GPN OR N800 WRC OR P800 WRC |
P800 WRC - only say "P" coz of "P"rodrive :ok:
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Will sit on it for the mo poss print it out place on car and decide lol
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why don't you just bin the two layer plates, and use the reg you've already paid for? on the rear a range rover HSE sized plate should fit the aperture perfectly though I opted to remove the jdm bracket
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It's all thoughts at the mo
Il check out the plate sizes |
Just realised you couldnt put my plate on yours anyway due to it needing to be older than the vehicle youre applying to! Numpty moment... :getmecoat:
P800 WRC would look good, but the 555 plates look good on a scoob too. |
Il print some paper version mock ups and check and my plate too
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Queensway and Ridge West do have speed limits you know.
But I'll let you off, as you were probably going to the Conquest Hospital to see bubby...... p.s you need to lose the tacky red mud flaps. |
Lol you caught me! Yea needed something for little one ASAP so shoot to tescos .
those flaps are the worst lack of time to get them off. |
520mm X 150mm for rear plate
Front is the 3/4 plate from www.fancyplates.com it measures 390mm X 82mm (approx) |
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http://www.fancyplates.com/step2.php...ancy&additem=0
See above configuration. The rear seems to be the 'Jaguar' size of 520mm x 152mm and the front is 390mm x 84mm |
Removed rear screen and rear door tints as not my thing
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very nice :ok: - agree about the flaps :ok:
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The car is looking very tidy indeed :ok:
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Really nice mate
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Some cars can pull off 'Red Flaps' :
http://www.dmmultimedia.com/wallpaper/wallpaper_010.jpg http://www.dmmultimedia.com/wallpaper/wallpaper_008.jpg Others just don't................ http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...a/DSCN0942.jpg You know what works ;)....... |
Hahaha brilliant! Scott you can baby sit then so I can get hour to whip them
Off and put them on yours lol It's top of my to do list , so glad the puka ones and bolt in propley no self tappers in the panels |
Very nice and great to see your efforts in keeping it as OE as possible:doubleup:
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Cheers Ron,
Few more bits sorted this week Oem Back box gasket and bolts as new silencer sourced Car as gone in for rear diff bearings as starting to whine and wanted it sorted ASAP! |
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Few more bits ordered and being shipped out from ICP,
Getting there slowly... As fitting new 'Pink' Springs thought best to order new top mounts and decided on Grp n version. http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psutp12f2q.png Grp N Pitch mount http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps4k6xko0d.png Rear Genuine anti roll bar links to match my sti trailing arms, *note uses front links instead of the horse shoe shape, http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psairh952t.png Right now this is the pain in being its a aftermarket item :shock: My rear sti silencer is starting to look aged 17yrs old to be right, and bugs me, i couldn't find a classic fitment Prodrive silencer so i had to opt to using a non standard item as didn't want a newage with the hanger being wrong, So after much looking around i went for the Haywood and Scott original back box which was as close to oem looking as possible and not OTT on noise. http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps1t95l8lf.png The parts are starting to stack up for winter :-D |
wow - your credit card is taking a bashing :ok: ha ha
All the parts look good though - can't wait to see this in the flesh once done... Ryan |
Be a lot worse if I had a CC lol
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Image is rears re the rear droplinks UK Spec compatible, as I fancy those (although I expect their not cheap) |
Hi Scott not sure how they fit as I have the pink sti trailing arm set so it's just a direct swap as mine are a unknown age not that they look old but I'm anal lol so I thought best for revamp seeing as doing some suspension changes, il bring mine around at some point and you can have a look how they fit.
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Spot on and not mega money seeing as the genuine parts , while line drop links same money
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Think the "hollowed" out design on the back locks them in place Scott...?
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Still a slight chance they would end up knocking due to a little flex/movement though. |
Nice upgrade for Benji for keeping with the oe theme but maybe worth some investigation for you Scott (and maybe anyone else thinking about them)
Pink Sti end links |
Cheers Ron that makes total sense.
I'm running a 24mm ARB so may make mincemeat of the STi link box section. |
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I'm running a 22mm brace from parts cataluoge and full sti link set with the box already and drop links I just wanted to refresh it all and I've got no issues with current ones , but like you say Scott your on a 24mm so solid drop links etc are best for you..
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Huge Thanks to guys at @Import Car Parts dealing with my million and one questions, and sorting this out quick and easy as usual!!
cant wait to get the car back and start fitting will be a busy xmas. Alyn sorted my oils so that to be be all swapped over to. and a geo. http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psupdgzhyl.jpg http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psg2bscfxk.jpg |
So come on do tell what's in the boxes ?
and in the polly bags..:doubleup: |
front & rear top mounts grp n
pink Springs sti drop links track rod ends sti gear gaitor. exhaust gaskets and bolts pitch mount grp n |
mmmmmmmmmmmm shiny bits...
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I spy coil spring boxes. But they look big for 1 spring !!
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Well no pics.
Picked the car back up from the importer's and my issue is still there, Slight Whine and vibration from the tranny area, had the rear diff rebuilt as was slightly noisy with this sorted the other noise was more noticeable, The importer where good and said it could be returned for further work but as this is to far away to keep taking back etc I've decided to use my local subaru specialist who i cant praise enough hes had a butcher and believes center diff bearings are worn, So the box is needing to be removed and rebuilt so I've given the Green light to go ahead and do full box rebuild so i know its totally good, and the importer is backing me with parts so i really starting to see a positive with it all. Had a nice comment from the Specialist telling me how clean this car is and a lovely Example, :) I should have the car back today with all my new suspension bits fitted with 4 wheel Geo and rebooked for 1st week of jan for my box, |
fingers crossed mate :ok:
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I Collected car for Xmas period.
Took couple snaps. Grp n parts fitted, found that already had grp n top mounts. Pink springs fitted Full geo -1degree and 20mins toe. Diff oil replaced and Collected finally off http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psqdw6hqfl.jpg http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps832zw5df.jpg http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psxu0nskg6.jpg |
few new snaps,
Being busy doing little bits. so thought id share. Silencer on. http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd29kg3df.jpg new rear Type Ra decal and boot graphic removed. uk plates. http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psh1wupjs9.jpg mirrors repainted plastic look. http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps5id7l0rx.jpg Arches wiped down clean. http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...psxce8tvbb.jpg Grp n sti mount fitted. stock sti vs grp n sti http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps15y7clss.jpg wiped down bay. http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps8zmi6fpe.jpg General Shot http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps0zheeawg.jpg |
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