The new boost bus (Subaru content)

[Ray Gin]

That's bloody lovely, shame you've not taken any photos yourself, bloody for sale crap quality JPEG's.. Not cool dude, get picturing!

Cheers! I'll probably get more photos after I get it detailed.

Love it!

Exactly the kind of Impreza I would like!

Thanks, very happy!

Lovely. Same as my last one which I modded to 305bhp, was mint and very quick

Cheers, what mods did you have to get 305bhp?

 

[Brett]

What are quick 4WD cars like to drive? I've not driven anything 4WD.

Really nice car though, love it. I'd like an Impreza one day.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

What are quick 4WD cars like to drive? I've not driven anything 4WD.

Really nice car though, love it. I'd like an Impreza one day.

Classic Imprezas are 50/50 (unless they've the newer 6spd/dccd setup) so they're grippy on launch but can be a bit understeery. Generally and 95% of the time on the road it's no issue. Launching in the wet/snow (with winter rubber) is hilarious.

Most of the time there's just lots of grip and you won't even notice it. It just works.

When I got a 172 after having a silly played-with scoob, it was like getting onto a milkfloat. The brakes didn't work, there was zero power and it just pushed wide on corners haha. Where as when I came from an auto 1.6 corolla before my old ph1, it was like stepping into a rocket powered gokart

 

[coleman]

Its hard to explain how they feel to drive, all the Imprezas I've drove all feel really tight with loads of mechanical grip and the gearboxes always feel really tight and nice

 

[Ray Gin]

Classic Imprezas are 50/50 (unless they've the newer 6spd/dccd setup) so they're grippy on launch but can be a bit understeery. Generally and 95% of the time on the road it's no issue. Launching in the wet/snow (with winter rubber) is hilarious.

Most of the time there's just lots of grip and you won't even notice it. It just works.

When I got a 172 after having a silly played-with scoob, it was like getting onto a milkfloat. The brakes didn't work, there was zero power and it just pushed wide on corners haha. Where as when I came from an auto 1.6 corolla before my old ph1, it was like stepping into a rocket powered gokart

I took my mechanic (ex racing driver) out for a spirited drive tonight and he said it will take me a while getting used to 4WD, I'm too used to engine braking and chucking it into a corner, lol. With him at the wheel it was easy to see just how capable these cars are at taking corners.

 

[coleman]

Cheers! I'll probably get more photos after I get it detailed.


Thanks, very happy!


Cheers, what mods did you have to get 305bhp?

Total guess, but probably an uprated fuel pump, Not sure if the Std TD04 turbo can run 305bhp, so maybe a TD05, decatted exhaust, STI top mount and a set of cooler plugs and a remap.


Good guide for tuning
http://www.andyforrestperformance.co.uk/58730.html

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Ha yeah I bet in the hands of a racing driver, it's pretty obscene.

 

[sbridgey]

When I was at bedford in march there was a wagon there, it was hilarious how well it went around corners. Awesome cars, would love one. Yours looks like a stunner too!

 

[Ray Gin]

Total guess, but probably an uprated fuel pump, Not sure if the Std TD04 turbo can run 305bhp, so maybe a TD05, decatted exhaust, STI top mount and a set of cooler plugs and a remap.


Good guide for tuning
http://www.andyforrestperformance.co.uk/58730.html

Cheers!!

Ha yeah I bet in the hands of a racing driver, it's pretty obscene.

​Not going to lie i was a little bit scared, lol.

 

[Ray Gin]

When I was at bedford in march there was a wagon there, it was hilarious how well it went around corners. Awesome cars, would love one. Yours looks like a stunner too!

​Thanks.

 

[seb]

Epic colour! Looks super!

 

[Ray Gin]

Epic colour! Looks super!

​Cheers boss

 

[imprezaworks]

This thread will depress me . Looking forward to my commission for the heads up, PayPal is okey dokey

 

[tomp2000]

lovely, makes me miss my old one

 

[yeecup]

Cheers! I'll probably get more photos after I get it detailed.


Thanks, very happy!


Cheers, what mods did you have to get 305bhp?

Full h&s Decat, walbro fuel pump, sti 8 top mount, andy forest hybrid td04, andy forest ecutek remap

 

[imprezaworks]

I had the h and s exhaust, sounded epic but not in your face too much. Mine was mapped to about 250 ish in the std turbo, went well enough, just loved the noise more than anything else tbh, addictive.

 

[yeecup]

Yep, awesome cars I will have another, a type r or a type ra

 

[ABOO]

Love that pal!!!!

Only thing I'd change personally is back-box. More a fan of Hayward and Scott type 'more subtle' exhausts..

 

[JaredHasNoBrain]

Bet he's getting sick of saying thanks haha!
Plus by what yeecup said it looks pretty easy to get some power out of it! not sure about the TD04 turbo though they have always seemed a little small and is punchy in low revs but backs down on high revs.
So in other words Liam... Get tuning!! haha

 

[Ray Gin]

Lol cheers again all.

I've went through £110 worth of petrol already. LOL!!!

 

[bill]

Lol cheers again all.

I've went through £110 worth of petrol already. LOL!!!

that answers my question and reminds me why i dont have a scoob!

 

[imprezaworks]

But covered the miles with lots of smiles

 

[ABOO]

Threads like this remind me I must scratch my 20yr Subaru itch before much longer!!!

 

[jesus]

I'd love one of these... in this colour too and with that spoiler.

 

[f1_fan]

Hi all,

I am the previous owner of said Scooby and found this thread from the for sale thread on Scoobynet. Really glad you are so happy with it Liam and I am sure she will be looked after as well as I did if not better.

One thing about driving AWD cars that is very different to FWD.... corners are best taken slow in, fast out.... the additional grip and poise from the AWD system makes the speed of exit quite astonishing. Also you will notice that launching requires a bit of practice as the AWD system will bog the car down more than a 2WD system, but when you get it right.... it's like a rat up a pipe

Great to see so many comments of approval on a rival marque forum, a pity more of them aren't like this. It's a credit to the community here. After all we are all supposed to be petrolheads and although we may favour one marque over another a proper petrohead likes cars and bikes in general. Great place it seems, nice one :approve:

 

[imprezaworks]

Great post mate. Car was a credit too you

 

[jesus]

Hi all,

I am the previous owner of said Scooby and found this thread from the for sale thread on Scoobynet. Really glad you are so happy with it Liam and I am sure she will be looked after as well as I did if not better.

One thing about driving AWD cars that is very different to FWD.... corners are best taken slow in, fast out.... the additional grip and poise from the AWD system makes the speed of exit quite astonishing. Also you will notice that launching requires a bit of practice as the AWD system will bog the car down more than a 2WD system, but when you get it right.... it's like a rat up a pipe

Great to see so many comments of approval on a rival marque forum, a pity more of them aren't like this. It's a credit to the community here. After all we are all supposed to be petrolheads and although we may favour one marque over another a proper petrohead likes cars and bikes in general. Great place it seems, nice one :approve:

:cheers:

Any photos of the SL55?

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

One thing about driving AWD cars that is very different to FWD.... corners are best taken slow in, fast out.... the additional grip and poise from the AWD system makes the speed of exit quite astonishing. Also you will notice that launching requires a bit of practice as the AWD system will bog the car down more than a 2WD system, but when you get it right.... it's like a rat up a pipe

Story of my life, that

If in doubt - more revs and sidestep the left pedal !

 

[Ray Gin]

Alright Chris :approve: Loving every minute of the car, took it to my mechanics to show him and he said it's probably the most immaculate classic he's ever seen - and he's been working on them for years!

Turned a lot of heads on the return trip, I was outside Anfield 30mins before kick off on Sunday and I got people staring and giving the thumbs up, some little fella on a bike actually cycled onto the road at a red light to tell me what a beast car I had LOL!!

Only bad thing is I'm very paranoid when parking it in a car park. :quiet:

 

[Uncle_Gravy]

Absolutely stunning, we deffo need more pics.

 

[STiX]

Admired this car on both forums now, on here as looking to downsize to a 182 - currently own a '56 WRX Wagon.

I have had two classics previously. The last one was a late classic like yours and all you would need for 320ish bhp/lbft is:

• a bigger turbo (VF34/35 normally about £300)
• remap (depends which route you go but Ecutek about £600).

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You already have uprated fuel pump and exhaust so don't need those - however, has the downpipe cat been changed for a Sports Cat? Mid-section decatted?

Yes you can change to STi8 top mount or go front mount but not necessary for this stage of power.

I swapped to a VF35 and had it remapped by Bob Rawle where it produced 325bhp/320lbft and that makes for a quick car as they only weigh about 1235kgs. Only problem with the bigger turbo is that it kicks in a bit later than the standard TD04.

Looks an absolute minter that one, especially with Newage STi seats

 

[f1_fan]

Alright Chris :approve: Loving every minute of the car, took it to my mechanics to show him and he said it's probably the most immaculate classic he's ever seen - and he's been working on them for years!

Turned a lot of heads on the return trip, I was outside Anfield 30mins before kick off on Sunday and I got people staring and giving the thumbs up, some little fella on a bike actually cycled onto the road at a red light to tell me what a beast car I had LOL!!

Only bad thing is I'm very paranoid when parking it in a car park. :quiet:

Hi Liam, glad you are having lots of fun with it and yes she does draw quite a few comments due to the condition and the colour I think Good news from the mechanic too ... she is a good example for sure.

Just to reiterate what I told you on Saturday she has no centre cat, but still has the original cat in the downpipe. You could replace this with a sports cat. For a bit more power look at a remap and a tweaked turbo (Andy Forrest is a good place to look), but be careful going over 310bhp as the gearbox will be at the limit there. Just be sympathetic to it and it should be fine though. Be careful about messing with the induction system as the MAF on these is very sensitive! You have a spare in the glovebox remember

Agree completely about the stereo... that's why it's still the original.... I never used it For the best noise inside the car put the rear windows down and whizz her through a tunnel .... awesome sound.

BTW I can't remember if I told you or not but there is a CD autochanger under the passenger seat.

 

[f1_fan]

:cheers:

Any photos of the SL55?

Not yet.... she is having a few tweaks and then I will get some good pics

 

[STiX]

For a bit more power look at a remap and a tweaked turbo (Andy Forrest is a good place to look), but be careful going over 310bhp as the gearbox will be at the limit there. Just be sympathetic to it and it should be fine though. Be careful about messing with the induction system as the MAF on these is very sensitive!

Have to disagree there - general opinion is that if you go over 350bhp then you have to start to worry about gearbox and engine internals.

Clutch though is a different matter, that may need changing if it's a bit tired.

From Andy Forrest's own site:

Engine Internals

If treated correctly a Subaru engine is a very reliable unit. Over 400bhp is achievable on standard internals on certain models. It is however, wise to consider the mileage and previous use the engine has had before planning to tune to this level.

and

Level 4 390-410 bhp

Full Decat turbo back 3” bore exhaust system
Tubular exhaust headers and flow matched uppipe
Walbro 255 l/hr uprated fuel pump
NGK PFR 7B uprated spark plugs
Fuel Lab turbo specification fuel pressure regulator with fitting kit & gauge
STI V7/8 TMIC & matching undertray
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Front mount intercooler
AFP 321H custom turbocharger with fitting kit
740cc Phase 2 Fuel Injectors
Custom Cold air induction system
Stand alone fully mappable SimTek ECU with twin maps, permitting use of different fuels or octane booster and elimating the MAF sensor

Note We do not recommended level 4-5 on standard internals, clutch or gearbox. As a mimium we recommend forged piston, steel rods, steel head gaskets and an uprated clutch. We also recommend either a PPG gear kit or 6 speed gearbox conversion ( from later STI)


Level 5 420-450 bhp

Full Decat turbo back 3” bore exhaust system
Tubular exhaust headers and flow matched uppipe
Walbro 255 l/hr uprated fuel pump
Fuel Lab turbo specification fuel pressure regulator with fitting kit & gauge
STI V7/8 TMIC & matching undertray
0r
Front mount intercooler
AFP 321T custom turbocharger with fitting kit
740cc Phase 2 Fuel Injectors
Custom Cold air induction system
Stand alone fully mappable SimTek ECU with twin maps, permitting use of different fuels or octane booster and elimating the MAF sensor
Map sensor upgrade to 3 BAR
NGK racing 8 spark plugs

 

[f1_fan]

Have to disagree there - general opinion is that if you go over 350bhp then you have to start to worry about gearbox and engine internals.

Clutch though is a different matter, that may need changing if it's a bit tired.

From Andy Forrest's own site:



and

Talk to Scoobyclinic... approx. 320bhp max on standard gearbox is their recommendation. Aztec Performance had 340bhp and it lunched their gearbox in no time. Loads of peopel on Scoobynet running 330 and have killed their gearboxes! Anyways no matter as it's Liam's car now and he will do whatever he chooses

 

[imprezaworks]

Yep I've heard that. Think the imports etc are slightly stronger but 320 in a uk would be more than plenty.

 

[Poopensharten]

That is stunning Liam, looks like its had a very pampered life aswell!

 

[STiX]

Really surprised at that (Aztec) but I suppose it comes down to how you drive, and whether you have any mechanical sympathy with the box/clutch/engine etc.

My car had done over 100k when I swapped turbo and remapped again (325) and it was perfect for a long time. The 2.0 engines are extremely solid. Not so much the 2.5s like my current WRX unfortunately - they aren't so bombproof.

But yes Liam enjoy. If you just change the downpipe and remap it you will get somewhere around 270-280bhp & torque, I did this when I first had mine and it made a huge difference. Perfectly safe at that level surely!!

 

[bill]

this has got me thinking scooby + lpg = win lol.

 

[imprezaworks]

Scooby and LPG= don't ruin the car lol.