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Wheels and exhaust don't do much for me but, with some more aggro splitters and bits, I think it could look quite cool. I quite like racy looking jap stuff though.

Out of interest, why over-rated? It was based on a Type-R wasn't it, albeit with the bigger engine and wide arches. I have heard that they aren't at their best on UK roads. It will always be the ultimate for me I must say. I almost don't care if it's not the best to drive, it's just the rarity...

They do have some benefits, but heat soak is their downfall. Should also have mentioned that the WRC Impreza also saw the end of the true boxer soundtrack, as Prodrive could finally ditch the standard exhaust manifolds which the Group A regulations required them to retain. The '97-'00 Impreza...

The '97 car was the first Impreza World Rally Car (the WRC technical regulations only came into force from the 1997 season). Mechanically, it wasn't actually that different to the '96 Group A car in many respects. The engine and transmission were very similar apart from the turbo and the use of...

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but if your total train weight is under 3500kg, you can do it on a standard car licence.

The licence law is a bit ridiculous really. In theory, my mum can tow a massive bloody great trailer, but I can't. A bit arbitrary. If you're only towing a small car, you can get away with a reasonable amount. My mate tows his Puma track car on a small Brian James trailer and is within the...

They do look lovely in red, though I am biased obviously

They look like casters, especially with such low profile rubber. Not sure you're going to be able to get it low enough without it just being undriveable. It's a big car, it's going to need big rims.

They're usually really helpful. If you ask them what you're trying to do, they should be able to offer you some advice.

If they don't have it on their eBay shop, email them and ask them directly. There's a fair chance they'll have it and will send you a PayPal invoice through email.

You need special tools to do the crimped ends, but I just used the screw together type from Torques and never had a leak from any joints. Plenty of pro-built competition cars don't use crimped ends, so it's not essential.

Yep, I used Torques for virtually all of my stuff. I did use the odd bit from eBay suppliers where Torques were out of stuff, but Torques are really helpful if you go direct.

I did all the braided ones in my rally car with only basic tools. There are plenty of how-to guides online but, once you've done one, it's easy.

Similar to my thoughts on the Golf R. Once you are used to the straight line/accelerative ability (which happens pretty quickly in my experience), it's not actually that exciting.

Only with worse depreciation :ROFLMAO:

Got to be a test car. Will likely be testing some bits ready for the first facelift, or just being used to test some mechanical bits for these or something else in the range.

Definitely need some full pics. They look much better than the other ones. Big ol' car likes this needs big wheels.

Ah ok. Not sure I would go down that route to be honest. The problem with going up to the big engine is that you also have to run heavier. Chris West who runs the 306 in the MSN championship has even talked of going back to a 2.0-litre lump I'm told, as he could the run car a lot lighter.

Not seen anything of Steve lately, has he taken a step back? Link to the new car?

Nice! The one that used to be owned by one of the Piston Heads writers?

Marcos... Mantis is it?

A shame about the issue, but you were setting decent times, which is encouraging. Get a Sadev in this and it will be a rocket. How much does it weigh?

Buying another Clio? Or a Mini? Or what about another 3-series? 😂 A shame it's come to the end of the road, but must be nice to have ticked a box!

I got some mixed up at my local motor factor yesterday. Will have to test the colour match in due course!

They are the prettiest Aston's going in my view. Makes the new one look a right dog's dinner.

It wouldn't surprise me if it comes eventually. Motorsport UK seem to have started to adopt more FIA stuff. Regardless, I'll go FIA spec in my next car just to be safe!

They are a bit of a pain to weld all the way round. I have never known anyone to be pulled up for them though. It wasn't mentioned when I did an event earlier this year, but they usually only check the seat/harness/extinguisher dates and the pull cables. A lot of cars would need new seat mounts...

Pretty worrying that subframe, even in a road car to be honest, let alone a rally car. As @Pauleds suggests, I'd put in a weld-in kit after this weekend. I put one in in the Escort. So much better than anything bolt in, if a bit of a pain to get lined up. Someone on here welded some mounts in...

No don't think I am this weekend. My mate isn't doing the prom this year (for the first time in years). There seems to be quite a few on this weekend, but I am just going to play with the 197 and plot my return lmao

Nice looking thing, but turbocharged MK2 Escorts don't do much for me. Wants a screaming Duratec or Millington under the bonnet.