Frayz's 550bhp+ Prodrive edition Impreza build...

frayz · Apr 18, 2015

WRC spares.

Craig · Apr 18, 2015

That looks amazing. It's a work of art

frayz · Apr 19, 2015

Cheers Craig. Getting there.

frayz · Apr 21, 2015

Dash bar and sill tubes in.

JackD · Apr 21, 2015

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dablk · Apr 23, 2015

So is it set of goggles, no glass or paint in a madmax style?

Looks stunning so far.

Jonnio · Apr 23, 2015

dablk said:
So is it set of goggles, no glass or paint in a madmax style?

Looks stunning so far.

Subaru ImprezAtom!

Matt_90 · Apr 23, 2015

I have to ask with all this work ... you going to use it as competition car?

frayz · Apr 23, 2015

Nope. It will be an ornament I'll never drive

Matt_90 · Apr 23, 2015

frayz said:
Nope. It will be an ornament I'll never drive :smiley:

penmouth:.... Get it in the forest or atleast on some tarmac events lol!

Get it built to meet regs (Not hard) MSA logbook.. BARS test, overalls, helmet, gloves. Then get it dirty in the forest were it belongs, or if you don't want to drive, I would happily and maybe let you co-drive! :tongueout:

frayz · Apr 23, 2015

It's already being built to regs should I fancy detuning it for rally.
It would be a Tarmac car should I ever feel that way. It will have all the right bits as far as the bodyshell is concerned.
I'd need to drop turbo size quite considerably though.

Matt_90 · Apr 23, 2015

I am not sure you would for national events, aslong as the CC is the same worst case you end up in a different class.
Glad to see you considered it though, looking forward to seeing the cage all painted, you decided on a colour for the cage?

frayz · Apr 23, 2015

Yeah paint has been purchased. But you'll have to wait and see. Unfortunately wedding this year and house has halted any competition plans with it. But something in future to consider.

frayz · Apr 23, 2015

All sorts of odds and sods jobs being done still. Screen gusset is in progress, I think Daves still playing with the design of this.

Also painstakingly spot welded in heaps of tiny little 20mm straps for all the wiring, brake lines and fuel lines. Little details like these take ages.

frayz · Apr 30, 2015

Okay, so I've been keeping this plan on the down low.
I'll let the photos do the talking.
Basically all genuine panels with steel rear qtrs and doors, carbon sills and kevlar wings.

WRC S8 coming soon.

Mr R. · Apr 30, 2015

Fcuking hero.

Djw John · Apr 30, 2015

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuccckkkkkkkkk

Craig · Apr 30, 2015

Just wow I can't wait to see it finished.

Dano' · May 1, 2015

Oh just when you thought it couldn't get more awesome!!

You pull that out the bag..

The word gets over used but EPIC!!

Jack-C · May 1, 2015

Well I wasn't expecting that! Awesome

Cub. · May 1, 2015

Sterling work.

Top, top stuff.

BIFCAIDS · May 1, 2015

Next Level s**t

Philip. · May 1, 2015

So awesome. So, so, so awesome.

frayz · May 1, 2015

Cheers gents. Although this is literally the beginning. Keep checking back for updates.

BIFCAIDS · May 1, 2015

Im subbed anyway, but its getting silly (in a good way).

Ph1 Tom · May 1, 2015

Will the back doors be functional still or welded shut?

frayz · May 1, 2015

All functional as per WRC.

frayz · May 1, 2015

Today Dave started on the drivers side rear qtr. All made by hand to Prodrives original S8 pattern.

Detail Chris · May 2, 2015

This is what you can build on a 'budget' what with a wedding coming up!? Some quids getting chucked at that!

frayz · May 2, 2015

Wedding in under 4 months.
The clever amongst you will realise that it's the ideal time to build a WRC car. It's too late in the day for her to back out now.

Detail Chris · May 2, 2015

frayz said:
Wedding in under 4 months.
The clever amongst you will realise that it's the ideal time to build a WRC car. It's too late in the day for her to back out now. :smiley:

True dat!

frayz · May 17, 2015

Massive thanks to Damien Bradley and Steven Darley for helping me source probably one o the rarest WRC parts out there for a bugeye.
Genuine Prodrive S8 Tarmac splitter/skid pan in autoclave carbon.

This is the real deal and will suit the car perfectly as it fits right up to the underside of the WRC front bumper. They only made the S8 cars for a year in 2002, then they only had this particular splitter on tarmac events, so there can't be that many of them around.

Stay Puft · May 17, 2015

Wow, some big money I assume going into this. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Cliotoby · May 17, 2015

You can never ever sell this! Really excite to see the finished product. Great to see a car build in detail and one thats been done properly. Appreciate you posting pics and stuff - i know you don't have to.