The Ra.

[scooby doo]

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!





To be contiuned>>>>

[Rdlangy1]

lovely looking motor - and can't wait to see the progress on this

[Lucky]

Very nice indeed. Look forward to seeing it develop

[Pirate1066]

Boss that

[scotty]

Get 17" revos if you decide on getting a set .

[munk]

like this alot... bet it doesnt stay stock for long......

[Banstead Stig]

Looks very tidy.

I hope you do keep it standard as I think that will make it quite a special car.

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by munk

like this alot... bet it doesnt stay stock for long......

I know the temptation is high lol , but my aim is to have it nice and original.

[RobEvo5]

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.

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by RobEvo5

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.

Cheers rob!
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.

[scooby doo]

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-

[Hongkongfooi]

looks a great project

[Matt23]

That looks so smart and a nice little project to be getting on with over winter

[scooby doo]

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,

[scooby doo]

All about the oem on this one

[Rdlangy1]

Nice

[scotty]

Dont forget to take exact measurements for when you replace the the decal with your new one

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by scotty

Dont forget to take exact measurements for when you replace the the decal with your new one

Don't ..... Lol the thought is bad enough . Got all three to swap now. It's bad enough getting it straight let alone putting it back in exact same place

[scotty]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Don't ..... Lol the thought is bad enough . Got all three to swap now. It's bad enough getting it straight let alone putting it back in exact same place

Use a bit of masking tape to get you a straight edge

[scooby doo]

That's my plan and a thin white board pen

[scooby doo]

Parts starting to arrive.

[Rdlangy1]

oooooooooooh shiny bits and new bits awesome !

[Lucky]

Liking the fact that it'll be oem and original

[scooby doo]

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.

[riiidaa]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

That's my plan and a thin white board pen

I'd use this or similar
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car...tripe-3mm-red?

[Rdlangy1]

can I ask where you are getting all the parts from? import car parts?

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

can I ask where you are getting all the parts from? import car parts?

Bingo
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

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Bingo
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

PMSL !!! That would be me too !!!

"yeah that bit that's weird shape holding the other bit on" ha ha ha ha

[scooby doo]

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

[Banstead Stig]

I love the way you're approaching this.

Definitely gets my seal of approval.

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Banstead Stig

I love the way you're approaching this.

Definitely gets my seal of approval.

Cheer's
Can't wait to see it today with the original wheels fitted.

[Rdlangy1]

loving the key !!!

Your attention to detail is amazing - all credit to you - will be an awesome looking machine when complete

[scooby doo]

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,

[Rdlangy1]

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)

[scooby doo]

Cheers for the offer

[scotty]

Where did you find the catalogue ? .

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by scotty

Where did you find the catalogue ? .

http://www.sti.jp/parts/gcgf_impreza/

[drakesnow]

Want this car very badly !
Love it Ben : )

[timmy2take]

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.

[Bruty]

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.

[scooby doo]

Thanks for comments.still a fair way to go to getting it that clean.

[Steve_PPP]

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

[scotty]

It is good to keep it original makes me wonder if i should buy spare oem parts and store them .

[iPond]

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.

[scooby doo]

Thank you for kind comments.
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

[Ginola]

hmmm many shiny original bits!

[scooby doo]

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 ???

[Rdlangy1]

hmmmm - def liking the N888 WRC

[iPond]

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.

[scooby doo]

I'm torn I've found
S555 GPN
OR
N800 WRC
OR
P800 WRC

[Rdlangy1]

P800 WRC - only say "P" coz of "P"rodrive

[scooby doo]

Will sit on it for the mo poss print it out place on car and decide lol

[riiidaa]

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

[scooby doo]

It's all thoughts at the mo
Il check out the plate sizes

[iPond]

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...

P800 WRC would look good, but the 555 plates look good on a scoob too.

[scooby doo]

Il print some paper version mock ups and check and my plate too

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by riiidaa

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

I have small front and oversized rear that fits the aperture. I can measure up if required as this was a custom size.

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

I have small front and oversized rear that fits the aperture. I can measure up if required as this was a custom size.

Star! Thank you

[Scott.T]

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.

[scooby doo]

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.

[Scott.T]

520mm X 150mm for rear plate
Front is the 3/4 plate from www.fancyplates.com it measures 390mm X 82mm (approx)

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

520mm X 150mm for rear plate
Front is the 3/4 plate from www.fancyplates.com it measures 390mm X 82mm (approx)

Star!

[Scott.T]

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

[scooby doo]

Removed rear screen and rear door tints as not my thing

[Rdlangy1]

very nice - agree about the flaps

[Matt23]

The car is looking very tidy indeed

[timmy2take]

Really nice mate

[Scott.T]

Some cars can pull off 'Red Flaps' :



Others just don't................


You know what works .......

[scooby doo]

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

[thepieman]

Very nice and great to see your efforts in keeping it as OE as possible

[scooby doo]

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!

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

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)

give Ron a pm...The Pieman on here. He is very good, Rcm use him and only in eastbourne

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

give Ron a pm...The Pieman on here. He is very good, Rcm use him and only in eastbourne

All in order lol , just awaiting the car back ,

[scooby doo]

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.


Grp N Pitch mount


Rear Genuine anti roll bar links to match my sti trailing arms, *note uses front links instead of the horse shoe shape,


Right now this is the pain in being its a aftermarket item
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.


The parts are starting to stack up for winter

[Rdlangy1]

wow - your credit card is taking a bashing ha ha

All the parts look good though - can't wait to see this in the flesh once done...

Ryan

[scooby doo]

Be a lot worse if I had a CC lol

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

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.

Front an rear Grp'N' top mounts ?
Image is rears

re the rear droplinks UK Spec compatible, as I fancy those (although I expect their not cheap)

[scooby doo]

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.

[thepieman]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Front an rear Grp'N' top mounts ?
Image is rears

re the rear droplinks UK Spec compatible, as I fancy those (although I expect their not cheap)

they do fit Scott Picture shown on import car parts you'll want to lose the old bracket though, so replace the arms? (although, we all know you would anyway)

[scooby doo]

Spot on and not mega money seeing as the genuine parts , while line drop links same money

[Mortster]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172016298188

Any good to you?

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by thepieman

they do fit Scott Picture shown on import car parts you'll want to lose the old bracket though, so replace the arms? (although, we all know you would anyway)

Engineering Head on........Looking at how they mount via the outer/hub fixing isn't there a possibility they could rotate via pressure on the ARB and soften the effect of both the drop link and the ARB.

[thepieman]

Think the "hollowed" out design on the back locks them in place Scott...?

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by thepieman

Think the "hollowed" out design on the back locks them in place Scott...?

Yeh, I was looking at the other picture and wondering if the box section would do that.
Still a slight chance they would end up knocking due to a little flex/movement though.

[thepieman]

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

[Scott.T]

Cheers Ron that makes total sense.
I'm running a 24mm ARB so may make mincemeat of the STi link box section.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Cheers Ron that makes total sense.
I'm running a 24mm ARB so may make mincemeat of the STi link box section.

If you need pictures of how it should sit i could post a few as im running 24mm rear arb too but i have the fully adjust rear kit which comes with the box and droplink .

[scooby doo]

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..

[scooby doo]

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.

[BIG"E"]

So come on do tell what's in the boxes ?

and in the polly bags..

[scooby doo]

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

[Rdlangy1]

mmmmmmmmmmmm shiny bits...

[Scott.T]

I spy coil spring boxes. But they look big for 1 spring !!

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

I spy coil spring boxes. But they look big for 1 spring !!

Spy well Scott , got parts stacking right up just no car lol should be back next week

[scooby doo]

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,

[Rdlangy1]

fingers crossed mate

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

fingers crossed mate

Cheers, well i know for sure it will be sorted, cars fine just makes a odd whirring noise. so rebuild the lot lol

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Cheers, well i know for sure it will be sorted, cars fine just makes a odd whirring noise. so rebuild the lot lol

Who is doing the rebuild?

[scooby doo]

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

[scooby doo]

few new snaps,
Being busy doing little bits. so thought id share.

Silencer on.


new rear Type Ra decal and boot graphic removed.
uk plates.


mirrors repainted plastic look.


Arches wiped down clean.


Grp n sti mount fitted.
stock sti vs grp n sti


wiped down bay.


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