Hello,
I've been lurking on here for a few years now but figured it was about time I posted.
I'm currently working away offshore and I forgot to bring my memory stick with the pictures on it so please excuse the ramble, I'll update this with some pictures when I get home.
I sold my Spec C Impreza at the end of last year, and as good as it was, I was basically just fed up with Subaru's, i've had 3 of them over the last 5 or 6 years and decided it was time to move on and do something different.
I also decided I didnt need or want a fast road car anymore, and to get away from the age old problem of trying to build a car that you can live with on the road, yet still capable if you take it on track, no matter what you do you still have to make some compromises.
I've got a few friends who do hills and sprints and over the years I've helped them with their cars but never seriously considered trying to have a go at it my self. Last year I did a wee track day at a local sprint circuit and I also did the MLR sprint at Ingliston in my Spec C. I really enjoyed it but knew I didnt want to use that car to compete in.
So, on with the plan. The Spec C was sold and I started thinking about what I wanted to do. I toyed with a few ideas but in the end I decided to build a 172 Cup and have a go at some sprints, hillclimbs and possibly some trackdays. My job means that I might not be able to attend as many events as I would like so I'm just going to take it as it comes and do what ever I can, main thing is just to have some fun.
I've picked up a nice old A6 Tdi for sensible money which will serve as an everyday runner and tow car eventually.
One of my old mans mates is in the motor trade, to cut a long story short, he did a bit of enquiring locally to see if there was a suitable donor car to be had and within a few days he'd come up with something. It had been traded in to Hoggmotorco in Glasgow and sounded like an ideal candidate so I phoned Sean and arranged to go for a look.
The first thing that got my attention was the reg no' SY52 KUP
Turns out the car was first registered by Ness Motors in Inverness, and then one owner since they sold it in 2003. 80k full history, all mot's, reciepts, belt done etc. The car had a few cosmetic blemishes, a small scuff on the front bumper, wheels needing a refurb etc hence why Sean wasnt looking to retail the car but it was probably still a bit too good for what I was going to use it for lol Needless to say we did a deal and I drove the car home later that day.
I've been reading through some of the other project threads in here for ideas and inspiration, some really nice builds, so I've got a rough Idea of what I'd like to do but there's still loads I need to learn.
Initial progress might not be as quick as I'd like as I still need to finalise where I'm going to build the car, got a few options but unfortunately none are ideal. I've got a small garage but there's only so much I can do in there. When I get home I'll make a start stripping the interior and removing sound proofing etc then take it from there.
Cheers
Kenny.
I've been lurking on here for a few years now but figured it was about time I posted.
I'm currently working away offshore and I forgot to bring my memory stick with the pictures on it so please excuse the ramble, I'll update this with some pictures when I get home.
I sold my Spec C Impreza at the end of last year, and as good as it was, I was basically just fed up with Subaru's, i've had 3 of them over the last 5 or 6 years and decided it was time to move on and do something different.
I also decided I didnt need or want a fast road car anymore, and to get away from the age old problem of trying to build a car that you can live with on the road, yet still capable if you take it on track, no matter what you do you still have to make some compromises.
I've got a few friends who do hills and sprints and over the years I've helped them with their cars but never seriously considered trying to have a go at it my self. Last year I did a wee track day at a local sprint circuit and I also did the MLR sprint at Ingliston in my Spec C. I really enjoyed it but knew I didnt want to use that car to compete in.
So, on with the plan. The Spec C was sold and I started thinking about what I wanted to do. I toyed with a few ideas but in the end I decided to build a 172 Cup and have a go at some sprints, hillclimbs and possibly some trackdays. My job means that I might not be able to attend as many events as I would like so I'm just going to take it as it comes and do what ever I can, main thing is just to have some fun.
I've picked up a nice old A6 Tdi for sensible money which will serve as an everyday runner and tow car eventually.
One of my old mans mates is in the motor trade, to cut a long story short, he did a bit of enquiring locally to see if there was a suitable donor car to be had and within a few days he'd come up with something. It had been traded in to Hoggmotorco in Glasgow and sounded like an ideal candidate so I phoned Sean and arranged to go for a look.
The first thing that got my attention was the reg no' SY52 KUP
Turns out the car was first registered by Ness Motors in Inverness, and then one owner since they sold it in 2003. 80k full history, all mot's, reciepts, belt done etc. The car had a few cosmetic blemishes, a small scuff on the front bumper, wheels needing a refurb etc hence why Sean wasnt looking to retail the car but it was probably still a bit too good for what I was going to use it for lol Needless to say we did a deal and I drove the car home later that day.
I've been reading through some of the other project threads in here for ideas and inspiration, some really nice builds, so I've got a rough Idea of what I'd like to do but there's still loads I need to learn.
Initial progress might not be as quick as I'd like as I still need to finalise where I'm going to build the car, got a few options but unfortunately none are ideal. I've got a small garage but there's only so much I can do in there. When I get home I'll make a start stripping the interior and removing sound proofing etc then take it from there.
Cheers
Kenny.
Not removed a door yet but they must weight a lot 
