The Bug...

[Frenchie]

Looks like quite a beast you're building there. How did the wheel refurb go?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Frenchie

Looks like quite a beast you're building there. How did the wheel refurb go?

Wheel refurb is Tuesday

Thanks mate - just trying to cover all bases so the basics and fundamentals are right... anyone can slap a big turbo on but a car is only as good as its weakest point - and I’m hoping to make my weakest point me and not something mechanical

[Steve_PPP]

Great stuff mate, bet you're glad to have her back and tucked up in the garage

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Great stuff mate, bet you're glad to have her back and tucked up in the garage

Glad to have her back indeed mate - although have to use her as the daily for just over a week to bed the clutch and break the gearbox in - done 200miles of a recommended 500miles so far...

Poor girl isn’t going to know what’s happened to her being left outside to the elements

[Bolesroor]

Scoob looking great Ryan, will be interested in your opinion with current and past 'specialist's you have used if and when we meet up. I'm always interested in people's experience's when tried and tested.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Bolesroor

Scoob looking great Ryan, will be interested in your opinion with current and past 'specialist's you have used if and when we meet up. I'm always interested in people's experience's when tried and tested.

No problem Steve - hope to catch up soon.

Wheel refurb tomorrow

[Rdlangy1]

Small purchase ready for Brands Hatch and Lydden

Also spoke with Alyn today about some nice bits for the next stage of the project which I’ll order soon

[scooby doo]

Lol brilliant

[BIG"E"]

When are you out on track ?

I might come along too.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

When are you out on track ?



I might come along too.

Me and Rob on track:

Thurs 30th Aug - Brands Hatch

Sat 15th Sept - Lydden Hill

[Bolesroor]

What time Thursday?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Bolesroor

What time Thursday?

7:30am - 5pm

[Frenchie]

Hi Mate, did the wheel refurbishment go ahead?,if yes what did you think of the service?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Frenchie

Hi Mate, did the wheel refurbishment go ahead?,if yes what did you think of the service?

Hi Mate,

Wheel refurb didn't go ahead in the end. The chap arrived, and then said he had to shoot due to a family emergency - no problem.

Then later that day said he couldn't re-arrange until mid sept so I said not to worry for now.

Funds have gone on more practical shiny parts at the moment anyway

[Rdlangy1]

Next phase of the plan booked in.

Car goes back to RM Performance in October

Thanks to Alyn @ AS Performance as always for his advice and deals on some more bits and pieces - the first of which should arrive Tuesday next week............watch this space

[Rdlangy1]

Well some goodies arrived from Alyn this morning - super speedy delivery and great price as always - thanks Alyn











RCM Performance Fuel Regulator Kit + Billet Fuel Rails and gauge.

Then I have a set of Phenolic gaskets on the car already but as the inlet manifold will come off I decided to have a new set fitted..



There was another bit ordered but is on back order from RCM so should be here in 3-4wks

[Rdlangy1]

And just like that - another parcel arrives...





Simtek Pro ECU...

Could have gone Syvecs or Alkatec but for my needs, and price - Simtek was more than ample...

[Steve_PPP]

You bored or something mate, you're going to town on the old girl!

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

There was another bit ordered but is on back order from RCM so should be here in 3-4wks

I think I know what

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

You bored or something mate, you're going to town on the old girl!







I think I know what

Going to town indeed

U prob know next mod - makes sense IMO.

Next years big project will require all the above so makes sense to do these now and make use of them...

Cars booked into bodyshop end November to have new sills, new rear arches, respray and full waxoil under treatment as well...

Here to stay for a few years yet I hope...

[Bolesroor]

Do love a RCM box

Are you using D A Customs for the respray?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Bolesroor

Do love a RCM box



Are you using D A Customs for the respray?

Will be Steve yeah... although it’s only a temp booking as drew really isn’t well and they wanna see the car but cannot give me an appoint to drop it down yet - and there is another bodyshop doing some work for a mate soon who may well be just as good and cheaper... but provisional booking is with D&A

[Anger]

I have exactly the same from RCM sitting here in a box

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Anger

I have exactly the same from RCM sitting here in a box

[scotty]

Some nice upgrades there youre gona need a bigger turbo soon .

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

Some nice upgrades there youre gona need a bigger turbo soon .

[seventune]

Originally Posted by scotty

Some nice upgrades there youre gona need a bigger turbo soon .

I will second that.... shall there be a third???

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by seventune

I will second that.... shall there be a third???

Already in the pipeline

[seventune]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Already in the pipeline

Do you have an idea what you might go for?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by seventune

Do you have an idea what you might go for?

Have a few on the table at the moment... but it depends on budgets and future mods next year so could easily change...

I keep being reminded I have a wedding to pay for

[Frenchie]

You can always have a cheap wedding, but can't skimp on the cost of car parts. Mind don't tell my Wife I said that!!!!

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Frenchie

You can always have a cheap wedding, but can't skimp on the cost of car parts. Mind don't tell my Wife I said that!!!!

Bahahahahaha

[Rdlangy1]

Next little addition...

I have an uprated 2.5-Bar MAP sensor on at present - but seeing as the car is going to be mapped again for the Simtek etc I thought I would future proof that bit too....

Perrin 4-Bar MAP sensor should allow much greater control in the future

[scooby doo]

Parts flying in pal

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Parts flying in pal

[nikkinokkinoo]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Me and Rob on track:

Thurs 30th Aug - Brands Hatch

Sat 15th Sept - Lydden Hill

I'm booked for Lydden 15th Sept - taking the WR1 --- 2 WR1's on track? You know you want to Big E

[scooby doo]

Is lydden still rough surface -tire killer ?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Is lydden still rough surface -tire killer ?

Oh yes!!

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by nikkinokkinoo

I'm booked for Lydden 15th Sept - taking the WR1 --- 2 WR1's on track? You know you want to Big E

I do but I cant make it.

[scooby doo]

How does it compare to brands or much the same ?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

How does it compare to brands or much the same ?

errrrrrrr......

Brands - Monty Burns Mansion

Lydden - Cletus's Farm Shack

[scooby doo]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

errrrrrrr......

Brands - Monty Burns Mansion

Lydden - Cletus's Farm Shack

Hahahahah

[Rdlangy1]

Well this has all stalled really - through no fault of my own.

Process West FMIC was ordered via RCM back in late August - originally on a 2-3 week lead time. So car was booked in with RM Performance for early October to have everything fitted and Dyno day at Thwaites Development to have the Simtek installed and the new parts remapped in.

2-3wks came and went and the message from RCM was that it had been delayed and would be another 2-3 weeks max.

These came and went as well and so I had to cancel my RM Performance slot and also the booking with Thwaites.

Then the update coming from RCM was it would be here end Oct (so another 2wks) so giving an extra week to be sure - I rebooked RM Performance and Thwaites Dyno time for 3rd November.

You probably know where this is going...................the two weeks and then extra third week are upon us and RCM now state it won’t be with me until MID-DECEMBER!!!!!!!

Now this is not anyone’s fault - the supplier I purchased from has always kept me updated when I have asked, and RCM by all accounts have had a delay due to Process West having manufacturing issues and delays etc and then the goods being put on sea container rather than air freight and then replacement items not be available to re-ship via air freight blaaa blaaaa blaaaa...

However - this is actually the second time I personally have had issues with RCM supplying parts in a row... the first being 4 months ago when some parts I ordered for a colleague took 1.5 months to arrive when they were originally quoted as being in stock! And these weren’t coming from abroad (Process West are in Aus). Apparently it took 1.5 months to powder coat an induction trumpet!!

Anyway - like I said - this is an update on my project (albeit a frustrating one) and doesn’t intend to foul mouth RCM or any suppliers........ it’s just me having a rant

So hopefully after Christmas the car will be booked in and have all the parts fitted and mapped in...

Ryan

[Bolesroor]

Crikey Ryan and I thought my wait for a paint stick from them was almost life changing

Hope it's sorted soon

[Frenchie]

Must be very frustrating Ryan, I always hated waiting for new BITS even if it was only a day or two. On the good side, my car continues to amaze. Cracking job you did.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Frenchie

On the good side, my car continues to amaze. Cracking job you did.

Glad to hear Terry

[scooby doo]

That sucks pal ,
Is there any other Fmic you can use that's good quality?

[scotty]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

That sucks pal ,
Is there any other Fmic you can use that's good quality?

Yes there is HDI GT2 which you can get direct from the manufacture or I'm sure TDR is the only supplier in the UK

[Rdlangy1]

Bit of positive news - some parts I ordered from America arrived this morning for another performance project...

[Granby]

And you ordered a STi pink handbag for yourself as well

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Granby

And you ordered a STi pink handbag for yourself as well

[scooby doo]

Sweet, is this an intake or brake duck for both sides ?

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Sweet, is this an intake or brake duck for both sides ?

This is a brake duck

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

This is a brake duck

That's brilliant

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Sweet, is this an intake or brake duck for both sides ?

Yep brake ducting going to be going on after Xmas

Taken me a while to find replica fog covers for the prodrive bumper - genuine ones are rare as rocking horse sh*t...

Managed to pick these up online from Trumpland at less than £100 including shipping. Very thick material, so should be good to go with a little bit of fettling.

Got myself some fibreglass kits, and going to try and adapt these covers to take the inlet ducts flush (hard on a curved fog cover) and then will get them sprayed up.

Then for track days I can just swap the fog covers over, attach the hose to the back of the fog cover inlet duct, and away we go. When track over, remove hose, and refit original fog covers...

simples......."squeak"

[scooby doo]

Lol blame my apple product for that...
so il ask again intake or brake ducts?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Lol blame my apple product for that...

so il ask again intake or brake ducts?

See above

[Bolesroor]

Ryan........

simples......."squeak"

Should it be simples......." Quack" ?

[scooby doo]

Cool cool like your idea.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Bolesroor

Ryan........



simples......."squeak"



Should it be simples......." Quack" ?

lol

[Rdlangy1]

Well STIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIL awaiting my FMIC.... Highly unlikely to be here before Xmas now...

So I sulked............and purchased some new fluids for the beasty so I can do a full fluids swap out in January / February......... she has been sitting for 3 months after all...

[Rdlangy1]

and finally........................................
My Process West FMIC should be with me tomorrow!
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

[SpecB]

Is that the angled one with the slant mount radiator - if so I always liked the look of those!

[Rdlangy1]

Noooo couldn’t stretch that far! Haha

[scooby doo]

Be cool, Will this get things moving again?

[Rdlangy1]

It should do - I have all the parts when it arrives - just need the funds as what I did have set aside got spent on Xmas and wedding items!

My biggest decision is whether to leave the car as it is for Germany and the track days this year and then add the bits for next year - or whether to get all the bits fitted etc but face the prospect of not being able to afford Germany or as many track days...

[scotty]

Get all the bits fitted this year have it ready to go for next year's trip that's what I would do .

[Rdlangy1]

And after nearly 4 long months.................

[IBenjieI]

This build keeps getting better Ryan! Honest question, does a FMIC make a big difference over a TMIC?

I've always loved the front mounted look.

[Neil97rs]

Originally Posted by IBenjieI

This build keeps getting better Ryan! Honest question, does a FMIC make a big difference over a TMIC?

I've always loved the front mounted look.

That’s something I would like to know is it worth it on a standard turbo ? I keep thinking about fitting one before I get my map check

[Rdlangy1]

I’m lead to believe it doesn’t unless your running high power.......................or planning too going forward

standard STi top mounts do a decent job into late 300’s early 400’s so I’m told...

I’m running 375 on standard STi top mount with no issues currently..

Sure someone can clarify...

[IBenjieI]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

I’m lead to believe it doesn’t unless your running high power.......................or planning too going forward

standard STi top mounts do a decent job into late 300’s early 400’s so I’m told...

I’m running 375 on standard STi top mount with no issues currently..

Sure someone can clarify...

To be honest, no-ones going to notice the FMIC when you're smashing them with 375! Will look a lot meaner though, can't wait to see the result!

[Rdlangy1]

375bhp isn’t big power for scoobs and I definitely won’t be smashing anyone on the track

All of the guys that know the ring well (Ginola, Big E, Steve_PPP and others!) have a wide range of power between them and abilities and are very very quick!

People like Rob (NL03Scooby) is very quick at Lydden and Brands and has around 320bhp - power doesn’t necessarily make you a better driver

What’s important is you learn YOUR car, learn what it can and can’t do, and more importantly - how far your willing to clench your a** cheeks to get to the limit of your ability and car.

Thankfully - my ability is low, and I’m aware it’s low, so I go quick enough to enjoy it

Doesn’t mean I don’t always want more power, more ability, and more experience though

[IBenjieI]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

375bhp isn’t big power for scoobs and I definitely won’t be smashing anyone on the track

All of the guys that know the ring well (Ginola, Big E, Steve_PPP and others!) have a wide range of power between them and abilities and are very very quick!

People like Rob (NL03Scooby) is very quick at Lydden and Brands and has around 320bhp - power doesn’t necessarily make you a better driver

What’s important is you learn YOUR car, learn what it can and can’t do, and more importantly - how far your willing to clench your a** cheeks to get to the limit of your ability and car.

Thankfully - my ability is low, and I’m aware it’s low, so I go quick enough to enjoy it

Doesn’t mean I don’t always want more power, more ability, and more experience though

I see your point, I'm still pushing the limits with the Wagon to see what it/me can handle!

375 not big power...? Jesus. I'm scared of my 262 sometimes haha

[Rdlangy1]

Ginola is well into the mid 450’s (I think!), and I know CJ was running something in the 600’s (a few year ago!).

Lots of people on here run in the 400’s...

Classics with 400+ are quick as they are lighter than newages...

My mechanic has a 500+ classic and that runs very nicely at lydden - combined with his knowledge of the track...

As I say - it’s about you having fun with what you have and finding your ability limit safely

[IBenjieI]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Ginola is well into the mid 450’s (I think!), and I know CJ was running something in the 600’s (a few year ago!).

Lots of people on here run in the 400’s...

Classics with 400+ are quick as they are lighter than newages...

My mechanic has a 500+ classic and that runs very nicely at lydden - combined with his knowledge of the track...

As I say - it’s about you having fun with what you have and finding your ability limit safely

[Rdlangy1]

Yours will feel a completely different animal with the free flow exhaust, and the remap by Duncan

Exciting times!

[IBenjieI]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Yours will feel a completely different animal with the free flow exhaust, and the remap by Duncan

Exciting times!

I know! Once that's done I'll get myself a new set of wheels. Can't wait for the first meet this year tbh...

Good luck with the front mount install, can't wait to see the results.

[Rdlangy1]

Cheers buddy

[NL03Scooby]

The important thing to remember with a front mount is not the power benefits but the reliability benefits, especially where Imprezas are involved. Bare in mind that although a top mount intercooler works and fits the flat 4 engine nicely, getting air in that scoop and cooling the intake air has always been something Subaru has continually tried to develop and with good reason.

I think I was once told that at over 70/80 mph the scoops on the classics up to the hawk eye's are struggling to funnel a good feed of air through the intercooler (have you noticed how big and re-designed the scoobs turned out on the hatch's and newer...!). A few big pulls on the autobahn at high speed in higher gears and Scotty can tell you the rest...

[Rdlangy1]

Sound words lad

[scooby doo]

Theres also stationary heat soak issue that a fmic over comes too.
the rings the worst for that, sitting in the Que waiting ready to go out then straight to full beans . i kept mine at low revs for the 1st bit to help towards this, Fmic will help instantly.

[Steve_PPP]

That's an interesting looking box mate.

When are we going to see the shiny stuff inside it?

Originally Posted by scooby doo

the rings the worst for that, sitting in the Que waiting ready to go out then straight to full beans .

I find it much worse when coming off the Ring, everything is at a million degrees and then you have to queue to get off the circuit and through the car park!

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

. A few big pulls on the autobahn at high speed in higher gears and Scotty can tell you the rest...

Scotty's trouble was mostly a leaking coolant system.

What sums it up generally in my opinion is :
More power = more trouble.

Steve PPP's is virtually standard WRX with 90K plus on the clock and my WR1 is also virtually standard neither have had any issues.

After having now done 10 trips to the Ring as far as I know the only scoobs that haven't made it back are ones that have been modified running bigger turbos and then been remapped.


With bigger power yes its nice to have, but, everything else has to be uprated to suit.

A cost effective mod that people tend to not bother with is to get a baffled sump.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

That's an interesting looking box mate.

When are we going to see the shiny stuff inside it?

Soon as I’m home from the gym buddy

[Rdlangy1]

Totally agree with the sump and making sure your base is solid and reliable and that supporting mods aren’t skimped on

[scooby doo]

Steve I forgot about leaving too, I also slowed it down off the second karrsell then straight off the track and run down the road to reduce temps slowly.

It's fitting the right bits and matching components is key which this build has all over it.
Full of gems on it.

[Rdlangy1]

Finally got home and opened the box...

It’s huge! Hahaha

Looks good though!

[scotty]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

The important thing to remember with a front mount is not the power benefits but the reliability benefits, especially where Imprezas are involved. Bare in mind that although a top mount intercooler works and fits the flat 4 engine nicely, getting air in that scoop and cooling the intake air has always been something Subaru has continually tried to develop and with good reason.

I think I was once told that at over 70/80 mph the scoops on the classics up to the hawk eye's are struggling to funnel a good feed of air through the intercooler (have you noticed how big and re-designed the scoobs turned out on the hatch's and newer...!). A few big pulls on the autobahn at high speed in higher gears and Scotty can tell you the rest...

Yeah my type r shat itself doing 144mph on the Autobhan

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Finally got home and opened the box...

It’s huge! Hahaha

Looks good though!

Niiiiicccceeeee that

[IBenjieI]

Oh dear, you should have labelled that post NSFW... its soooo sexy.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by IBenjieI

Oh dear, you should have labelled that post NSFW... its soooo sexy.

[Rdlangy1]

And yes all the boxes behind that box are bits waiting to go on as well

[Red Baron]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

And yes all the boxes behind that box are bits waiting to go on as well

Even the filler, thought it was only us Classic drivers that needed that lol

[Rdlangy1]

The Fibreglass is to re-enforce the brake ducts before spraying.. they aren’t very thick so I want to build up the joints etc

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Steve PPP's is virtually standard WRX with 90K plus on the clock and my WR1 is also virtually standard neither have had any issues.

Wish that was still true in my case but despite niggles its always made it home from Germany.
And over 100k now....

[Frenchie]

Some nice shiney bits there Ryan. Hopefully see you over here late spring so you can give it a run out on our very quiet, well maintained roads. Also good advice there from Big E.

[Bolesroor]

Awesome Ryan, love the latest addition, looking forward to seeing it on the scoob.

[Bolesroor]

Regarding the comments on power I totally agree with Ryan's comments "it’s about you having fun with what you have and finding your ability limit safely "
I have been very fortunate to have been a passenger with Steve PPP (Brands Hatch), E , Ginola and Scoobyslayer (Evo)'Neil' at the ring and Charlie and Neil again at Bruntingthorpe.
Each car running different power levels from just under 300 to over 450 bhp and for me it's not about the amount of power it's who's behind the wheel that has made each drive such an awesome experience whatever the bhp.
Power doesn't = talent and you need talent, experience and confidence to drive really fast

That's why I drive like Miss Daisy

[Seanedg]

Just catching up on posts, can't wait to see how the front mount changes power, not just the bhp but the torque.


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[Rdlangy1]

Be interesting to see - although I doubt the bhp will increase as I am limited by the turbo........................for now