The Impreza picture and discussion thread

[imprezaworks]

I'm sure it will be fine mate. IMO providing its of good quality there won't be an issue.

 

[Ray Gin]

 

[alexr19]

Drive a 300bhp one. You would probably want to sell body organs to fund one if you liked a standard car.

ps, not saying you can't afford one without the sale of body parts btw.

Haha! I probably would. The all round grip and pace of the standard one really impressed me. Since my last post my moms been in it and now she wants one so hopefully I van persuade her into having one

 

[Herr Flick]

It wouldn't be. 4wheel drift ftw

Tyre shine on the actual tyre tread+roundabout=awesome drifting. (I s**t myself when I first did it)

my type r fell through! anybody selling a cheap decent impreza?

 

[Bluebeard]

This is around the corner from me...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131091418649?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Apparently he is a tech at Tiley Subaru and it's mechanically spot on. Although sadly his messages are as blunt as his advert.

 

[Herr Flick]

No wagons.

The only impreza I haven't had that I want is a type r. I have a garage now so need to fill it with something.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

I like that...!

No wagons.

Oh.

 

[Bluebeard]

Classic wagon will be my next Scoob. With at least 300bhp.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Classic wagon will be my next Scoob. With at least 300bhp.

... and a 6-spd conversion.

 

[welshname]

Classic wagon is one of the few I'd own personally. Silly cheap now too.

 

[Herr Flick]

Classic wagon will be my next Scoob. With at least 300bhp.

I loved my old classic sti. It was atleast 320bhp and was just relentless in the power delivery. Loud as f**k too.

 

[bill]

I ran my mates 310 bhp classic up pod. Got a13.2 in it, very impressed, more so, on the way to pod 5 up plus luggage and pulled like a good un!

 

[coleman]

Mine is 320ish and pulls very strong, although I can feel I'm at the very limit of the gearbox. It already shat one.

If I was keeping it, Brembo's and 6sp would be going on this year.

 

[bill]

What kind of Bhp increase does a bug/blob need for similar performance? Would 50 bhp more. Make up for the extra weight?

 

[coleman]

I doubt you would be unimpressed in a 320bhp blob.

 

[Bluebeard]

320 in a classic must go like a fcuking rocket ship!!

 

[imprezaworks]

It does . Reckon black crystal headlights would suit mine?

 

[imprezaworks]

Mine is 320ish and pulls very strong, although I can feel I'm at the very limit of the gearbox. It already shat one.

If I was keeping it, Brembo's and 6sp would be going on this year.

How much is a six speed conversion? leeds_182 his mate joe is looking to do it

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

320 in a classic must go like a fcuking rocket ship!!

My old one was RR'd (somewhere?) at 315 .. 300 between 5 & 7 and peaked somewhere around 6ish.. 433Nm @ about 3-4k was unreal. Would out pull my mate's E46///M3 mid range .. he'd catch up at the top and I'd change gear and repeat until hundy-and-whatnow. Dead even overall.

Don't think I ever entered a m'way at less than a ton.

Silly.

Current bus is standard and staying that way.

 

[Bluebeard]

Yours kept shitting gearboxes too didn't it?

 

[leeds_182]

How much is a six speed conversion? @leeds_182 his mate joe is looking to do it

I think you're talking at least £2k plus.

 

[coleman]

How much is a six speed conversion? @leeds_182 his mate joe is looking to do it

Normally priced around £1500 for the box, prop, rear diff and shafts. It's pretty much fit and forget due to how strong they are, I'm sure I've read boys pushing 500-600bhp through them without problem.

No on the black lights from me.

http://bit.ly/1dfJJK9

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Yours kept s**tting gearboxes too didn't it?

Yizzer.

Hence.. standard

I'm not spending £1500+ on a new setup, plus £1k for mapping / injectors / etc on a £1500 car.

 

[imprezaworks]

Normally priced around £1500 for the box, prop, rear diff and shafts. It's pretty much fit and forget due to how strong they are, I'm sure I've read boys pushing 500-600bhp through them without problem.

No on the black lights from me.

http://bit.ly/1dfJJK9

Mmm ok, thought they may look good, maybe to gangster though. Crystals? That's not a price and upgrade if you had those plans in mind and your current gearbox fucked off.

 

[theduck]

What kind of Bhp increase does a bug/blob need for similar performance? Would 50 bhp more. Make up for the extra weight?

\


What are you used to? If like me the quickest thing you are used to on a daily basis is a 1*2 or similar then 280bhp in a bug/blob is mightily impressive!

 

[bill]

Currently a 172 cup, previously, lots of clios, mr2 Turbo, 205 mi16, 420bhp sapphire cossie ( dont ask. Didn't last long ) so I guess, as of now I'm. Used to Clio pace, more grunt needed mates scoob was nice at 310 bhp, but you always want more don't you.

 

[imprezaworks]

Normally I'd agree with wanting more but tbh 300 in a scoob (classic) is fine. I have considered big turbo and all that don't get me wrong. But unless someone posts a couple of grand through the door I will stick with what I've got.

 

[Bluebeard]

Mines whatever horse power it is, (two people have said it's more like 340/350!!) and I don't need more. Certainly not for a road car.

 

[leeds_182]

I went out for a blast in mine last night and it's quick but still doesn't stop me wanting more but with classics that normally leads to big bucks.

In my old wide track I could slap a big turbo on and map with that cranberry (or whatever it's called) and bobs your uncle - reliable 400bhp!

 

[BustaMOVEs]

A classic with 300hp is like a new age with 350hp and it doesn't cost much if your used to doing mods yourself. Look at the clios if wanting big power, subarus are certainly cheaper costs for power upto 400hp. Over that then its rebuild time.

 

[imprezaworks]

Just buy one which has had the work done. Yeah it's nice buying a standard car but chances are you will want a touch more power

 

[Ray Gin]

My car isn't holding coolant :dapprove: Checked it a few days ago and it was low, filled up, checked it again this morning and it was low, popped over to mechanics and he said there is 100% a leak somewhere, just need to leave it a few hours to properly cool down so we can check. He's popping round at 5 or 6 to check it through, hopefully sort it now before it escalates!

 

[Gavin.]

My car isn't holding coolant :dapprove: Checked it a few days ago and it was low, filled up, checked it again this morning and it was low, popped over to mechanics and he said there is 100% a leak somewhere, just need to leave it a few hours to properly cool down so we can check. He's popping round at 5 or 6 to check it through, hopefully sort it now before it escalates!

I hope (in the nicest possible way) it's an external leak if you know what I mean. Checked your oil?

 

[Ray Gin]

I hope (in the nicest possible way) it's an external leak if you know what I mean. Checked your oil?

Haven't checked it today actually but it's new ish oil and filter, everything looks clean up top so it's definitely not leaking near the rad or oil cap, no gunk or anything.

 

[Gavin.]

Haven't checked it today actually but it's new ish oil and filter, everything looks clean up top so it's definitely not leaking near the rad or oil cap, no gunk or anything.

It's a bit worrying that you're not seeing anything on the floor although it could just be leaking when moving. Fingers crossed anyway.

 

[imprezaworks]

Hot air and temp gauge ok?

 

[Ray Gin]

Temp gauge was high, hot air ok. No funny smells in the car, although when the bonnet was up first thing I could smell was coolant.

 

[Bluebeard]

Temp gauge was high, hot air ok. No funny smells in the car, although when the bonnet was up first thing I could smell was coolant.

If it's got an undertray fitted and there is a leak, you'll struggle to see it. I'd remove the undertray, then park it up running for 20 mins or so. If there's a leak you'll see it on the floor.

 

[richy22]

Ffs what bulbs are in a blobeye impreza??

Need some replacement dipped and mains (are they the same bulb??) And the handbook says hb3 and h1 (I think) and any online "search" says they are H4.

Can't check as mine is at home and I'm driving the gaylander today.

 

[yeecup]

Temp gauge was high, hot air ok. No funny smells in the car, although when the bonnet was up first thing I could smell was coolant.

checked rad hoses? if they are standard they are prone to leaks. is the rad itself ok? they too corrode quite badly.