My Current project.

[scooby doo]

Evening all, thought I'd put some pictures up of the current scoob of mine I'm using.

Purchased a 02 wrx in Sedona red, car had been 'chaved' up a little for my taste but the engine / running gear are totally stock including all its cats just a simple prodrive rear box and tein springs . And very good underneath.
So I've set about redoing a few bits.
Here is the car on arrival home.



Now Tow hook removed, spoiler removed, tyre paint wiped off,
The boot has been dropped off to have the holes welded over , debaged and painted , the morrette mask are being redone as standard of paint was crap, and a sti 7 scoop at the same time.
I was planning on using some jdm sti 7 hid headlights but once arrived one was very poor condition on the lense so they have been returned tho I did trail fit them and to my surprise I kinda prefer the morrettes so that's why there being done.




I fitted some sti7 clocks as wanted the the shift light/buzzer.
Brakes are carbone lorrine pads up front and Kevlar pads rear on a set of groved discs all round and hell braided lines
Will update more on parts arriving ,

[Bolesroor]

Looks clean and love the colour

[BIG"E"]

Looks good ..

Hopefully we will see it at a meeting soon..

[NL03Scooby]

Looks nice, I’m a fan of the colour too. Always nice to have a project to work on and great to keep a record of the changes and developments as you go.

[Banstead Stig]

Very nice.

I'm not a red car fan, but that looks good.

[Steve_PPP]

Very nice, as above I love this colour on a scoob. You've got one of the very last on a '52 plate bug as the blobs onwards were the normal red.

Looks a tidy example

[scooby doo]

Cheers guys, the colour is a marmite one, i like it 80% don't
Even more so being spoilerless.

There's still few things to do and parts to arrive, the fog lights need the film peeling off put i had notice the drivers side had a stone chip in so ive left till sourced another light or covers but unsure on covers?

[Hrimfaxi]

Very cool, I quite like the colour!

[Frenchie]

I kept getting stone chips on my fog lights on my old WRX , but problem was solved by zunsprort who make some very good mesh covers.

[nikkinokkinoo]

that's cool

[scotty]

Nice looking bug benji you should get these to protect your fog/driving lights .

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F272681911207

[Rdlangy1]

Very nice looking motor indeed

Think the colour is lovely..

Hope to see it at a meet soon

[scooby doo]

I'm not sure on covers ATM, keep googling images on them.
Either plain sti style or those mesh ones .

I'm looking at redoing the wirring on the morrettes a little better and wondered can you buy male type connector to push into the standard 3pin plug on the stock wrx loom where they would normal push onto the bulb ?

[scooby doo]

Ignore me. Found exactly what I was after , il can now start about making the lights perfect plug and play and not effecting any of the standard loom. As never been a real fan on how the wire theses up,
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F232166518390

[scooby doo]

Parts starting to role in now to keep me busy.
Nothing special just service bits and parts I wanted renewed.

[Rdlangy1]

can’t beat shiny and clean new parts

[Steve_PPP]

Lot of familiar parts there, but with the same age cars I expect we've had the same things get tired! Looks like it'll keep you busy a while

[scooby doo]

Yea that's the issue with age.
I did the rad as you like you said best to keep the cooling system in tip top , I saw in your thread about the bottom cross over pipe so I thought while rads out I'd do that too ,
And I like the oem stuff so that's why I used oem hoses and clips instead of the after market types , and alyn hooked me up with a koyo rad for a very good price and used the later blobeye version for extra pressure release .

[NL03Scooby]

Sometimes you can’t beat replacing simple parts which are a little tired. Refreshing plastics and pipes can lift an engine bay for little effort and it gets you looking and checking other components as you go.

[scooby doo]

Biggest one for that is the screen wash bottle that's a pet hate for me , new one was £19 with the cap.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Biggest one for that is the screen wash bottle that's a pet hate for me , new one was £19 with the cap.

Where from, ICP??

Didn't happen to find a supplier for the expansion bottle whilst hunting did you?

[scooby doo]

Yes icp , it's a jdm one so 3liter instead of 4/5 what ever uk ballon one is . It's sat behind the rad hose on the picture I posted earlier today ,
I have a feeling they do the over flow tank too , the website is like tardiss to find certain bits but I'm sure I saw one .

[seventune]

Good call on the parts you're changing. I think as a couple have already said it can really help with the engine aesthetics. Good looking bug too. I don't see many in that colour on the road around here, few black and blue ones.... looks mint dude...

[scooby doo]

Couple little items arrived today ,
Later version header tank as mine the older metal type.
V.clean intake snorkel as mine was missing ,
Mishimoto rad stays.
Fuse box cover as mine had a scratch,
Pair of polybushed trailing arms as mine tired and something I was going to do in part of my winter overhaul and came with the top bracket too.


After not liking the sti7 headlights on this colour bug,
So had the Morette's redone but with the sides More red,

[Rdlangy1]

Looking really smart...

Liking the colour scheme on the morrettes

[Red Baron]

Looking really nice, always wanted a Mica red classic but they seem to be rarer than my red. 2 tone morettes are a nice touch.

[asperformance]

why swap an alloy header tank for a later plastic one??

[scooby doo]

This evening I managed to do a little bit more to turn into a further marmite car,
I had the boot welded over, debaged and painted along with the bumper.







MHeader tank swapped as prefer the look of the later revised one , the alloy Ones always look tired .

[Rdlangy1]

Nice and slick looking

[Steve_PPP]

Nice job, looks a very clean car

[Neil97rs]

Looking good

[scooby doo]

Cheers guys ,
Needs few more bits , I.e front bumper repainting and good machine polish/detail.
I'm still very marmite on it myself , scoops on and lights in.


Rads in and new pipes ,
All service items are in now too and will be dropping it off for engine mounts and trailing arms to be done,

[scotty]

Looking really good and does look a mean bug .

[scooby doo]

Right , bit of an update .
1st the car is sat in my local guru's (few members use) as I've put my back out and try to rest it off,
It's gone in for the uprated engines mounts as the original left side had broke.
The lower trailing arms swapped out.
Oil filter and new dipstick as mine was too grubby
I found out the the prodrive rear box is actually made by scorpion so with that in mind I orderd a 2.5 non res centre pipe and 2nd decat from road runner who supply scorpion stuff, quality is very good and impressed. ICP hooked me up full oem gaskets and bolts this is all being done in one go,

I found the rear diff bearings have actually worn causing a wheel bearing sound so another diff has been purchased along with full seal kit and cover bolts so I can refurb it before fitting .

The headlights grrrr I've decided there not for me and give the car the wrong look I'm going for even tho I've just paid £100 to have the masks painted I've purchased a new set of o.e lights to put back in along with a sti style 3D grill.

Wheels next I just collected 5x powder coated sti 7/8 rims wrapped in Bridgestone Re070 to give me some more grip.
And a full arch liner and clip set for the drives side from my local dealers as I noticed it's split which I'm. It suprised as there really poor and flimsy compared to the new ones I put on my gc8.
And a pair of very rare ion coated jdm only foglights which where a must. The actual reflector is the coated part not the lenses.

Few pics of the bits arriving while I await the car back.
Surrey rolling road is booked for early August for a fueling check before I go to ring at the end of Aug.

[Red Baron]

Certainly coming along. Are the clips stupid prices, I need to replace 2 of the wheel arch liner clips that go through to the bumper?

[Anger]

Can’t believe you would go back to the standard headlights, worst part of a bugeye if you ask me

[scooby doo]

Agree on that but the morrettes don't suit just this colour car and to aggressive/racer look as I want to make it low key, and will carry on with my original idea and source another pair of sti lights if can find a decent set.

[scooby doo]

I thought I'd put a small update on this.

I've decided to run a standard look but concentrate on a few areas.
So currently since buying the car a couple of months ago I've still not had much seat time with work and life and with preparation for my ring trip I'd replace a few comman issues with the older cars in hope it becomes reliable. (He hopes)
So currently it still remains on the stock 218ps map (slow version)

I have serviced the whole car and getting some miles in around 80-90 so far this includes buying it but enjoying it.
So things done -

Millers engine oil / genuine filter
Millers gear box oil and diff.
Cosworth panel filter
Genuine fuel filter
Grade 7 plugs
Millers coolant

Hardware-
Koyo rad blob version
Oem rad hoses
Oem module pipe and hoses
Oem later header tank
Oem turbo to header hoses
Oem airbox pipe
Oem air box snorkel
Oem alternator cover
Oem fuse box lid
Oem air flow meter
Oem boost sol cover
Oem over flow water return pipes
Oem screen wash bottle
Oem down pipe back gasket and bolt set for the exhaust
Oem dv gaskets
Oem new style oil dip stick
Used rear diff new oem diff cover bolts and oem seal kit

Goodies
Group n engine mounts
Group n gearbox mount
Group n cross member mounts
Group n pitch mount
Group n shifter cushion
Super pro shifter bush
Poly bush trailing arms with new oem hardware
Whiteline ally rear drop links
Perrin 22mn rear ARB adjustable
Perrin solid Arb mounts I had powder coated silver
Prodrive intercooler pipe
Low millage wrx tmic I've DEI heat wrapped.
Scorpion 2.5 2nd decat
Scorpion 2.5 non res centre pipe I used scorpion as the prodrive exhaust where licensed made by scorpion and stamped prodrive so that was my reason choosing these and the quality is nice much better than previous stiff I've used .

External
Sti 7-8 wheels with Bridgestone re070
Stock lights
Stock grill
De-spoilered / de badged boot lid
Uk front plate
Sti 7 scoop
Free dents and scratches

The only mods I've left on so far are the prodrive rear box which will stay , front skirt that will go for a uk300 one eventually and tien springs which will go later on for coil overs.

Next bits I have a prodrive 3port / Harvey smith up pipe will need decat down pipe , fit my new walbro 255 and map.
Few pics of parts and how the car sits currently.

[Rdlangy1]

Amazing attention to detail there buddy

Looks superb

[Steve_PPP]

Good work

Not going to lose any money on a good original condition car these days!

[scooby doo]

Cheers .
Will require some body shop time for polish and paint, so be a while before it's a clean car as lots of plans still so seems pointless getting paint work addressed ATM when il be crawling under over the winter months in the garage.

I had a spare hour today so In goes the walbro. Nice easy job and one less worry to think about.

[Steve_PPP]

Is it refitted yet? I've heard a lot of people say the original yellow-browny colour filter sock is better than the walbro one, think its slightly bigger so reaches further into the fuel at the bottom of the tank?

Either way, I was recommended to re-use the original sock when swapping to a walbro....

[scooby doo]

Me too, but spoke to alyn and I decided to use the walbro as it's only few mm smaller and mine had small black bits on once I let it dry out ,

[alfa male]

I've been passing yours all week and the car looks great!
Have you thought of a small carbon lip along the boot edge?

[scooby doo]

Thanks . Not thought any more on the boot side I only removed the boot holes as the nasty spoiler was taken off and I thought let's try doing it wingless , I was going to try the sti a-line spoiler, but my minds been taken off the body ATM and concentration on handiling / servicing . Shall see how it handles the ring then make some notes on that then go from there I guess ,
Really would like the uk300 skirt to give it a more stock look
As pictured

[seventune]

I remember taking my STI 5 wing off my scoob for painting.... it was a 94 with a later style high level rear wing.... had KW V3 and just about every Cusco bar and brace the brochure had to throw at it.... anyway my point was I was shocked how different the car felt at mid to high speed without it, especially on motorway runs without it....

Love the chin spoiler on yours dude, looks really nice.... it would be a close choice between the one you have and this one.... like you said already the UK300 for a more subtle look.... depends what your overall aim is....

[Red Baron]

Looking good Benji. If you haven't done it I'd recommend a power steering fluid change and a clutch fluid change. It's probably been in there since new and both mine were black.

[scooby doo]

That's good shout about the fluids . Il check them out.

[nikkinokkinoo]

Nice job

[scooby doo]

Today I've retro fitted the MY03 PPP Ecu as I already have the prodrive Y pipe, 3rd cat delete and rear box along with panel filter , pump 2.5 non res centre and grade 7 plugs.
Bum dyno says it's got better pic up nothing exciting but still fair chunk more than the original subaru map.
reading up the 03 was the better map and ecutek instead of the MY01/02 cars fitted with the piggy back , not really up in this as only really fiddled with sti's so all learning.

[Simon-Sti]

Really loving the attention to detail on this build, all the nice new parts fitted etc, works wonders for my OCD

[scooby doo]

Cheers it's a mega long way of from where I want it ATM but working my way through. Lots of on going ideas.

Be good to get some people's views on suspension so would like to hear how people find there's with the spec they run,

I've looked at spending around £1000 on renewing the damper set up so these seem to be the on the list -
O.E shocks / eibach pro all new oem top mounts £750
Bc coils softer spring set 5/4kg £800
Tein super advance using oem top mounts £726
Tein flex coils using there top mounts £830
Blistien ps coilovers £1150 using oem top mounts

The car isn't a daily and will do the odd track day but looking for good handling not a super solid skipping every where car.
Currently running tein springs and handles well pushing it but drives ****e anything else .

[SpecB]

I found the BCs on mine (standard rates) too stiff for road use of probably go for the Bilsteins or KYB AGXs with the Eibach (or even STI pink) springs.

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by SpecB

I found the BCs on mine (standard rates) too stiff for road use of probably go for the Bilsteins or KYB AGXs with the Eibach (or even STI pink) springs.

Thanks for that do you know what rate they where? They are now offering 5/4kg which seem to be the softest coil springs I've seen the tein I think are 7/6 rate , il see how much the AGX are.
The tein fitted ATM look like there far to short only a few coils

[scotty]

Im running this set up on the foz and i found it good for a daily and went round knockhill track found it handled very well considering the size of it . http://www.pedders.co.uk/subaru-impr..._p28563173.htm

[scooby doo]

Cheers Scott that's now thrown another set in the mix , cool they are ready built

[scooby doo]

Late night wet pic.
No spoiler and colour is it really a scoob ?

[Bolesroor]

I have a agx/eibach combo and a geo for fast road on my 96 sti wagon. I use the car daily and think it's a good set-up and when pushed it's probably the tyre ( Toyo) and my driving ability that affects the confidence in the car rather than the set-up. Incidentally never had the opportunity to play with the settings currently on 2 front and rear.

[scooby doo]

Any idea on the price of the AGX I havnt yet seen them for sale in GDA form?

[Bolesroor]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Any idea on the price of the AGX I havnt yet seen them for sale in GDA form?

At work at the moment I'll let you know.

[SpecB]

Think mine were 6/7 they were good on track but too stiff on roads.

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by SpecB

Think mine were 6/7 they were good on track but too stiff on roads.

Agree that rate is firm il probably be looking at the 5/4 set up they do.

[scooby doo]

Right back from the ring,
Had good time and the car never misssed a beat. I did 6 laps on the last lap Ran low 9min.
The stock caliper with Godspeed discs and rcl6 pads just wasn't up to the job so been looking around but not got the budget for Ap / k sports etc and been looking at brembo but the gold wasn't doing it for me,
These latest gen set popped up so I've bought them.
They have newish set of PFC pads already.

I will over the weekend make a order at import car parts for the hardware and let alyn supply the discs.
Next on the list are refreshed alloy arms, CDF alk and poly bush
So now it's case of fitting these with new bolts and whiteline correction kit.


Half tempted to loose the horse shoe and undertray for less nose weight and more cooling but unsure what pros and gains il get I can use a whiteline brace to stiffen up the wishbone sections

[scooby doo]

Quick photo of the ring site just need to purchase one.
You can see the tein springs where not up to the job for it a lot of lean.

[scooby doo]

Small update.
Alyn supplied some brembo HC disks to go on with the sti calipers, got some new oem bolts too.
Forge heat blanket to try help reduce some bay temps down.


Next on the list is coilovers as the suspension was far to soft on track so I'm just pondering on which set next to go with.
I'd like to sort an oil cooler and oil catch can too,

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Small update.

Alyn supplied some brembo HC disks to go on with the sti calipers, got some new oem bolts too.

Forge heat blanket to try help reduce some bay temps down.





Next on the list is coilovers as the suspension was far to soft on track so I'm just pondering on which set next to go with.

I'd like to sort an oil cooler and oil catch can too,

Check my thread for a hassle free oil cooler - size etc..

obviously you can fit bigger (see Rob’s (NL03Scooby)) thread for his install

Also just had the RCM Trak Attack Catchcan fitted to mine which is a nice kit with return to sumo if you have a baffled one fitted

[scooby doo]

Just thought I'd post few phone snaps of bits that I've purchased recently .

1st off prodrive sti sports cat this is the later bell mouth version.


A blob sti vf35 turbo


A set of sti pinks that I'm going to have flowed and calibration checked.



A OPB 3port catch tank plus a couple meters of black tubing. Not sure how / where it's going but something to look at.


A Sti group n rear diff mount that I'm hoping ties in nicely with all my others.


And lastly the brakes are on.


The car has its Mot this week so il be cracking on after messing around getting the bits on and joys of heat wrapping items.

[Rdlangy1]

Great progress mate

[scooby doo]

Small update:

I decided to paint my inlet manifold and give the bay a clean so here is where I'm at with it,

Inlet done wrinkle black,
Removed the tgv flaps
Replace all gaskets involved,
Replate a few fastenings.
New exhaust gaskets, bolts , studs and nuts
Wrap stock headers,
Wrap and fit Harvey smith up pipe.
Fitted OBP catch tank and plumb in,
Fitted billet lightweight flywheel
New HD RTS clutch kit
New spigot bearings and flywheel bolts
GFB billet lightweight crank pulley and crank bolt
New aux belt
Throttle body coolant bypass
New turbo coolant hoses
New lower rad hose & clips
Fitted the Sti injectors with new seals and calibrated

Couple snaps just to see how it's plodding along.

[Rdlangy1]

Wowsa!

How’s that’s dedication!

But so satisfying - looks amazing

[scooby doo]

So as I've sorted brakes ,
Engine has having a lot renewed to aid reliability and upgraded areas for a little more hp from it.
Now suspension so alyn @ ASP has sorted a package I asked him to do for me,

Bilstein B14 coilovers
Whiteline com C front top mounts
Genuine rear sti mounts
Whiteline roll correction kit

All new hardware fit the coilovers ,
New front drop links
New front arb
More to follow on this ,,,,,,,

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Wow, you're doing a superb job there! Engine bay will look like new

Great effort. Wish I had the enthusiasm with mine to follow the same path!

[scooby doo]

Cheers,
Don't know about looking new but certainly won't get dirty while working on it,
Il start messing around with underneath once it's back together and all up to mapping stage.
There's been a lot of small bits done but all carried out by myself.
The garage is small so il spin it around lift the rear and start messing around with bushes.

[Bolesroor]

Stunning, so envious of your talent

[scooby doo]

Cheers but no talent there..
Should see the exterior it's filthy and fair few marks but I'm concentrating on underneath 1st then work my way outside.

[scooby doo]

Little more this weekend,
New brake servo, ( not doing one of these again )
Turbo fitted.
Forge turbo jacket.
Intercooler on.
80% there..




Now awaiting a couple bits, left hand fuel guard , alternator mount and wiring bracket are at the powder coaters so this is stopping play,
Need some de-ionised water to mix with the new coolant,
Thinking of changing the recirc aswell.
And some more wrap for the down pipe then we should be trying to start the thing. Really hope I've done everything correct,

[scooby doo]

The engine bay is now complete and best I can be bothered with,
It's all ready for mapping but that will wait as going to start messing around suspension.
Few pics...

[Rdlangy1]

Looks amazing!! Great job!!!

[scooby doo]

Cheers but it's only a mini refresh. I can then keep an eye on it all better.
I'm going to attempt a couple sprint days and see how it gets on.

[Steve_PPP]

Superb effort mate, again!

[scooby doo]

New alternator on and carbon brace.
I will be removing the rad stays and battery clamp once source another clean oem set.


Removed the aftermarket double din as not my thing and fitted a Ra blank panel and oem stereo. Much happier as all lights up that shade of green. And fitted a jdm hazard switch.



Still not touched the suspension as been to cold/wet and lazy..

[scooby doo]

A few updated pictures now the coilovers are on.
Need to raise the rear height slightly.
New phone so decided to try the camera out.

[Steve_PPP]

So clean under that bonnet, love it. I'd never take it out in the rain now!

[scooby doo]

Shame the paint work isn't the same lol.

[scooby doo]

Forgot these two, pic whoring today.

[Leight]

That is ridiculously clean under the bonnet look brand new.

[scooby doo]

Added a couple more bits
CDF anti lift kit
Super pro front bush
Whiteline roll correction kit
New drop links
New control arm bolts , ball joint bolts.
20mm front arb.



I still need to fit super pro front Arb mounts, I'm hoping once set up it should turn in very nice. I do have my open for a quick rack to when one pops up.

[scooby doo]

Picture of the Whiteline caster adjusted top mounts.

[NL03Scooby]

Coming along so nicely, some nice sensible modifications along the way too.

[scooby doo]

Slapped some super pro Arb bushes in,
The front is now up to date with all components renewed.
I've started on the rear now so i will update once things start .




I managed to pick up a damage free sti intercooler with zero core damage just a little grubby so if any one has some tips on cleaning the core up? wondered if there is a foam or similar i could spray on then wash off??

[Bolesroor]

Very impressed and loving the detail

[Madcolt]

Just read threw your thread there mate and wow this car is stunning and so clean. Some nice work been done.

[Steve_PPP]

Good job there! And that's a rare find with the tmic, most are grubby with bent fins all over the place these days!

[scooby doo]

Cheers chaps.
The intercooler is great I'm very happy, I've just cleaned it up with some house hold cleaner and it's come up a treat. It's taken me 3-4 months to find one in this condition and tbf I had given up a little till I saw this.
So now I need to source an sti undertray as already fitted the sti scoop and will allow a little more from the car at mapping.

[IBenjieI]

This build.

I really can’t get over how clean that bay is. I’ve been looking around for a clean sti top mount but no luck so far. Willing to pay the money though

[scooby doo]

Cheers. its coming along slowly but still a long way off.
The paint work on the car ISN'T great especially the front end so this will need addressing in the future but theres zero point why im messing around unbolting everthing,

I gave the cooler a clean and heres how it came up so im happy,


Im currently working on the rear diff supports this week to help stiffen up the drivetrain as this is the last bit of the puzzle., The Group n diff brace is going in along with a Spec c T Bar support, Just to note the spec c rubber compound is stiff than that of the cheese made wrx versions, Along with Whiteline outrigger bush supports to increase the stiffness.
All new Hardware for this of course.

Im currently at a loss where to go next with handling...
Im going to renew the lateral arm bushs,
Subframe lock out bolts,
but im not sure where else to go from here for extra grip?
Do the H braces make an actual difference Rear strut braces?????

i can see LSD's being one to look at next too.

[scooby doo]

Bit of an update on the old girl..
Just in short terms

Wing braces fitted .


Fresh oil and filter 10/50 this time


New wheel studs , whiteline subframe lock bolts , PFC Z-rated pads for the front.


I rebuilt the rear callipers myself using all new pistons and full genuine everything





New front pads and pins in .


New steering rack bushes and clamps, arb clamps too



Refitted a black wrx spoiler and adjusted the height up slightly


Raising the height gave me much better arb drop link angles , some new rear bolt bolts in too.


New gear knob and gaitor too


New Samco intercooler pipe


Did a power steering fluid change and clutch fluid seeing as I was doing the brakes too



I think that’s about it atm . Still more to do as usual .



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[Rdlangy1]

Great attention to detail

[scooby doo]

Also forgot I had fitted a nice clean spec c T bar diff support with new end plates , bolts and super pro bushes .
The Sti group n diff support is in too.


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[Red Baron]

Looking good Benji. When you changed the ball joints for the alloy arms did you have any problems getting the old ball joints out of the hub, still not done mine yet and heard some nightmare stories of the pinch bolt snapping and the ball joints being seized into the hub?