hey all
been modding and tuning my Impreza for around a year now, so thought i would document its progress.
So picked the car up around sept 08.
2001 JDM STi, 45k miles, back box and wheels, otherwise standard.
The car as i collected it:
First mod was to lose the lexus style rear lamps, so on went a set of standard lenses
Next up was an exhaust system, after having one on my old Spec-C, i managed to track down a Ganador one peice titanium system.
light as a feather, and sounds awesome!
Although i liked the design on the OZ Super L wheels that came with the car, at 19 inches, they were too big for me, so sourced some standard STI rims
To compliment the exhaust i added a HKS intake kit
Next on the agenda was to remove the spoiler, as this is a 'less is more' project, and have never been a big fan of the big wing!
Holes filled and lid painted
I ordered some Work Emotion CR alloys, 17 x 8 in bronze, which took around 4 weeks to arrive from japan.
I had to apply the stickers myself
Before they went on, i decided to fit my coilovers. Cusco Zero 2E's. Along with front lower strut bar.
Next up was a set of genuine Genome gauges from Japan
To add to the Cusco coilovers, i purchased a front and rear Cusco anti roll bar, along with some uprated droplinks
The engine was now due some work, so i went for a Hyperflow front mount intercooler, a Hyperflow top mount oil cooler, Hyperflow inner wing intake, Cosworth sump baffle, oil catch can (with return to sump), walbro fuel pump, RCM sports cat 3inch down pipe and a re-map.
All supplied and fitted by Zen. Car produced 350.5 bhp and 316 lb/ft.
I decided that i wanted a rear diffuser, but at the time nothing was available for the bugeye rear end, so it helped me make the decision to go with a Version 8 rear bumper and lights.
version 7
everything off
Version 8 on!
So next was the diffuser, went with an APR grp item
Trial fit
supplied screws in, and its on!
Not 100% happy with the way it sits, so will be removing it and re-attaching it at some point in the near future.
The brakes were the next things on the list. I had wanted a set of AP/Alcons front and rear, but for the price of one set i got both sets of K-Sports.
Old brakes
New Brakes
I also managed to pick up a Genome boost gauge, to go with the oil temp, oil press and water temp gauges
Also mounted my controller
Next job was to finally fit my E-Con controllers to my Cusco coilovers
Strut top motors
Controller
At the same time i also fitted a Cusco front and rear strut brace
And a lower rear Cusco brace
I had to change the standard bus steering wheel for something a bit nicer, so went with a Works Bell boss with a Key!s Racing 350mm buckskin wheel.
Boss
Wheel
After doing a few track days, and seeing pictures of the car, i felt that the Version 7 front didnt do the car justice, and looked a little soft, especially with the Version 8 rear bumper.
So i decided i would do a front end swap!
I started this a few days ago
so... panels off!
Version 8 bonnet on
Went with a WRX version 8 scoop, as dont need a big one, as the intercooler is no longer there, and small provides enough air to the oil cooler. Plus, again, less is more!
So this is where the conversion gets scary, i have the chargespeed conversion kit, which means cutting the slam panel. Somewhat easier than removing the original and welding in place a V.8 one. but still, scary to take a saw to the fron tof the car!
My old man doing the honours
a few cuts here and there (following chargespeed instructions)
Then chargespeed panel in place
Just doing the wiring for the headlights at the moment, so this is how she currently sits
Will update as i progress.
Also have some more Cusco parts coming from Japan, so will update when i have those on!
been modding and tuning my Impreza for around a year now, so thought i would document its progress.
So picked the car up around sept 08.
2001 JDM STi, 45k miles, back box and wheels, otherwise standard.
The car as i collected it:
First mod was to lose the lexus style rear lamps, so on went a set of standard lenses
Next up was an exhaust system, after having one on my old Spec-C, i managed to track down a Ganador one peice titanium system.
light as a feather, and sounds awesome!
Although i liked the design on the OZ Super L wheels that came with the car, at 19 inches, they were too big for me, so sourced some standard STI rims
To compliment the exhaust i added a HKS intake kit
Next on the agenda was to remove the spoiler, as this is a 'less is more' project, and have never been a big fan of the big wing!
Holes filled and lid painted
I ordered some Work Emotion CR alloys, 17 x 8 in bronze, which took around 4 weeks to arrive from japan.
I had to apply the stickers myself
Before they went on, i decided to fit my coilovers. Cusco Zero 2E's. Along with front lower strut bar.
Next up was a set of genuine Genome gauges from Japan
To add to the Cusco coilovers, i purchased a front and rear Cusco anti roll bar, along with some uprated droplinks
The engine was now due some work, so i went for a Hyperflow front mount intercooler, a Hyperflow top mount oil cooler, Hyperflow inner wing intake, Cosworth sump baffle, oil catch can (with return to sump), walbro fuel pump, RCM sports cat 3inch down pipe and a re-map.
All supplied and fitted by Zen. Car produced 350.5 bhp and 316 lb/ft.
I decided that i wanted a rear diffuser, but at the time nothing was available for the bugeye rear end, so it helped me make the decision to go with a Version 8 rear bumper and lights.
version 7
everything off
Version 8 on!
So next was the diffuser, went with an APR grp item
Trial fit
supplied screws in, and its on!
Not 100% happy with the way it sits, so will be removing it and re-attaching it at some point in the near future.
The brakes were the next things on the list. I had wanted a set of AP/Alcons front and rear, but for the price of one set i got both sets of K-Sports.
Old brakes
New Brakes
I also managed to pick up a Genome boost gauge, to go with the oil temp, oil press and water temp gauges
Also mounted my controller
Next job was to finally fit my E-Con controllers to my Cusco coilovers
Strut top motors
Controller
At the same time i also fitted a Cusco front and rear strut brace
And a lower rear Cusco brace
I had to change the standard bus steering wheel for something a bit nicer, so went with a Works Bell boss with a Key!s Racing 350mm buckskin wheel.
Boss
Wheel
After doing a few track days, and seeing pictures of the car, i felt that the Version 7 front didnt do the car justice, and looked a little soft, especially with the Version 8 rear bumper.
So i decided i would do a front end swap!
I started this a few days ago
so... panels off!
Version 8 bonnet on
Went with a WRX version 8 scoop, as dont need a big one, as the intercooler is no longer there, and small provides enough air to the oil cooler. Plus, again, less is more!
So this is where the conversion gets scary, i have the chargespeed conversion kit, which means cutting the slam panel. Somewhat easier than removing the original and welding in place a V.8 one. but still, scary to take a saw to the fron tof the car!
My old man doing the honours
a few cuts here and there (following chargespeed instructions)
Then chargespeed panel in place
Just doing the wiring for the headlights at the moment, so this is how she currently sits
Will update as i progress.
Also have some more Cusco parts coming from Japan, so will update when i have those on!
