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fmp - Less Is More - 01 Impreza STI
- Thread starter fmp_
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the actual chargespeed kit was about £80.
Then i managed to get the majority of the panels for £350 second hand.
But i had to buy new fog lamp covers and winglets which cost about £300!
All depends what parts you can pick up second hand.
All of mine are a bit rough round the edges, so hopefully a full re-spray at some point!
Cusco me up buttercup!!
So had all my suspension parts fitted now, and setup!
New powerflex rear beam bushes & rear diff bushes(cant be seen):
Front wishbone bushes (front and rear of wishbone):
Then Cusco trailing arm and lateral links (diff bushes visable in 1st pic too!)
Car in the Powerstation workshop:
And finally being Corner weighted:
Happy days!
Havent managed to give it too hard a drive as yet, but feels quicker turning in, and far more grippy/surefooted. So very happy indeed!
Oh and also got a quote for a fuel swirl pot setup (as Impreza's suffer badly from fuel surge) and a quote on a turbo upgrade.... the mind boggles!
So had all my suspension parts fitted now, and setup!
New powerflex rear beam bushes & rear diff bushes(cant be seen):
Front wishbone bushes (front and rear of wishbone):
Then Cusco trailing arm and lateral links (diff bushes visable in 1st pic too!)
Car in the Powerstation workshop:
And finally being Corner weighted:
Happy days!
Havent managed to give it too hard a drive as yet, but feels quicker turning in, and far more grippy/surefooted. So very happy indeed!
Oh and also got a quote for a fuel swirl pot setup (as Impreza's suffer badly from fuel surge) and a quote on a turbo upgrade.... the mind boggles!
Must be a pretty stiff drivetrain these days. Good stuff
They are known to suffer badly, I have had fuel surge at nearly 1/2 a tank before!
STI's are forged internals, close deck block on fmp_'s car helps too, think 450bhp can be had out them whilst retaining reliability.
yup, due to the design of the tank, they get fuel surge which leads to fuel starvation.
So on track only option is to run a full tank! Not ideal!
So looking at getting a swirl pot setup to totally eradicate it.
As for turbo, not too sure really, there are soooo many out there all offering different things! But i would like around 450bhp. Which would be a new turbo and injectors and a remap.
Then at some point i would go for a 2.1 stroker to improve torque and spool up, as i dont want to lose any drivability.
A new turbo etc is some way off at the moment tho, no harm in getting quotes mind!
So on track only option is to run a full tank! Not ideal!
So looking at getting a swirl pot setup to totally eradicate it.
As for turbo, not too sure really, there are soooo many out there all offering different things! But i would like around 450bhp. Which would be a new turbo and injectors and a remap.
Then at some point i would go for a 2.1 stroker to improve torque and spool up, as i dont want to lose any drivability.
A new turbo etc is some way off at the moment tho, no harm in getting quotes mind!
Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
yum yum yum
Turbos.
LOL. I am undecided myself. I think it's cool, but at the same time i think it's a bit sad that people just copy each other. Fortunately in the UK it's not widespread yet, but in the US and Japan there must be loads of cars out there that are virtually identical! The UK is just full of copycats really.
i think they are called 'trends'. In the UK its all about the same old prodrive wheels and rally decals. In america its all about aggressive offsets, etc etc.
Few and far between are people really doing new things.
But as far as my seats go, i have only seen 1 other Impreza over here with a Bride retrim, so for the moment, its pretty rare (if not ground breaking), and for me, its more to keep the interior consistant, rather than front seats that dont match the rest of the interior in colour or material.
But i appreciate all replys and opinions!
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
Looks awesome mate! Will look great with the seats and Key!s wheel.
Tyte.
Tyte.
Turbos.
Yeah that is fair, like you say i would also rather the interior all be in one style.
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
I've got wood.
Awesome.
Awesome.
Suzuki Ignis Sport
You've held on for far too long Chris, u need some JDM, i still can't believe u not got something Japanese yet, not even pu$$y!
Material is quite hard to come by, but it is available if you know where to look.
Labour cost wise, the door cards where £25 each and the rear bench £260, plus the VAT. That was done by D:Class automotive, who are one of the best.
So not the cheapest thing in the world, but for me, just finished the interior off nicely!
Fooking hell Matty, didnt know this thread existed (i did wonder if you had sold bug for a blob at Llandow, i just didnt wanna ask! now my q is answered) never realised you had done so much to it
haha!
At least you have had the honour of riding it it.... shame i didnt get chance to take you out on track tho!
Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
very nice and tidy that
pics of her getting a ride in it? lol
