~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Having bought the car for £2.5 K I have spent a further @ £2.2 k since last October BEFORE Mechanically sound but looked a bit weary and needed some TLC. Bumper fitment was pretty poor and needed addressing. and this was with the 17's on.... AFTER 6 MONTHS Made a fair few changes of late to the auld girl New rear spoiler sprayed and fitted. Rear strut brace installed Cusco 22 mm ARB fitted on stiffest setting New standard springs fitted ( which is a long story ! was told they were Eibachs) Bought very good nick STi alloys with sticky Advan rubber Fitted Performance Creation flaps with Prodrive Decals New front bumper which fits like a glove round the FMIC and has been sprayed. New fog covers sprayed and fitted New Private Plate – a steal @ £99 The new alloys don’t look as good as the 17’s I still have in the garage but braking should be improved and the tyres are nice and soft with a stiff sidewall. Thanks to everyone for advice of late Cal p.s I was doing well until my old boy bought this beast on Sunday http://calum-shand.fotopic.net/c1667838.html . Should be unleashed at KH soon. 360 bhp per ton or so ! Link to comment
mystery machine Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Big improvements all round - very nice Have to say I liked the silver 17s Has your driver's door been sprayed at some point? Link to comment
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Yeah - noticed that when I bought it but you really only notice it in pictures. Not sure of the history there. The rest of the bodywork is pretty damn good for a 16 yr old lassie ! 17's shall likely go back on after the SIDC track day on the 28th Cheers CGS Link to comment
paul555sti Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Looking good Cal When swapping the rear spoiler did the new one match the holes from the old one? Link to comment
st3ph3n Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Looking much tidier Cal. Looks like your old boys new toy could be pretty fruity too. Link to comment
mystery machine Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 The rest of the bodywork is pretty damn good for a 16 yr old lassie ! Certainly looks it I'd be careful about typing 'bodywork' and '16 yr old lassie' on this here interweb thing though Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 looks good Cal, fog light cover and mud flaps go well. i liked the silver 17s too, the gold looks a bit lonely in a car so clean and silver... here's an idea and probably a scottish scoobies first......... what about RE-tangoeing the lights, add a splash of yellow to match the gold wheels? Link to comment
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Looking good Cal When swapping the rear spoiler did the new one match the holes from the old one? Yes - direct fit with no mucking around Paul. Used all 4 existing holes and wired up no bother. Used silicone to seal the edges and prevent water ingress at the holes St3ph3n - it's a beast all right. Has integrated throttle bodies which can be heard a mile away. Decatted zorst = many a pop n' bang - seriously jealous ! He can drive too Link to comment
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 I am kind of torn on the gold alloys - they dont look right with the silver but then again alike the OEM sleeper look too. Opinions welcome Compomotives in grey will be my choice in the fullness of time LOL @ the 16 yr lassie ! Link to comment
the squiggle Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Looking good Cal See you at KH at the end of the month Link to comment
paul555sti Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Yes - direct fit with no mucking around Paul. Used all 4 existing holes and wired up no bother. Used silicone to seal the edges and prevent water ingress at the holes Hmm what condition is the old one that you removed? Its just that i am toying with doing the reverse of what you have done. Link to comment
StrikE Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Looks sparkling m8, i like the gold wheels too much better than the silver as said above adds a touch of colour Link to comment
mystery machine Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 About the wheels - I ought to say that, despite preferring the look of the silver 17s, I respect the fact that you're enjoying some of the on-the-road benefits of smaller rims. Bigger ain't always better, etc For similar reasons, I would no sooner swap my OEM 17s for larger alloys than I would exfoliate my scrotum with a rusty cheese grater. Link to comment
Scuba Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 About the wheels - I ought to say that, despite preferring the look of the silver 17s, I respect the fact that you're enjoying some of the on-the-road benefits of smaller rims. Bigger ain't always better, etc For similar reasons, I would no sooner swap my OEM 17s for larger alloys than I would exfoliate my scrotum with a rusty cheese grater. Link to comment
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hmm what condition is the old one that you removed?Its just that i am toying with doing the reverse of what you have done. Could do with a respray - I'd say fair condition. It looks like it's seen a few jet wash pipes dragged over it in the past. Link to comment
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 On the issue of smaller alloys - just out from a right good blast to clear out to cob webs now that most of the salt has departed. Even on standard springs, the combination of stiff sidewalls and the ARB mean hardly any body roll yet a very pliant ride. These Advan tyres remind me of the RE070's that I used to have on my bugeye. Tram line a fair bit but very very composed. I have finally got rid of most of the understeer I had before. This now means I can prod the fun pedal early in a corner. The fact I'm on standard springs means that you get some mild oversteer from the rear end which can be nice to exploit when required. KH should be ace fun - not been on for over a year but now in a faster, lighter car with stronger brakes so it should be scalp tastic ! Link to comment
colin_ross Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Looking good Cal. So what is your opinion on classic ownership now you've had it for a while.?I'm guessing you'll be more willing to give it a thrashing seeing as it owes you a lot less? Link to comment
bobbyc Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 The Patriots lookin the part Cal good work mate Link to comment
thewelsho Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 The Patriots lookin the part Cal good work mate Agreed. Nice one. Link to comment
fai17 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Who cut the new bumper as they done a mega job of it? See you at KH soon m8.....remember the shot gun! Edited March 17, 2009 by fai 17 Link to comment
marky.t.s Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 the "auld girl" is looking good Cal ,OEM Sti alloys get my vote.The Super7 will be a handfull on the public roads i suppose......it would be my first choice track car mind you for a proper race car feel,superb p.s.top pics from the I-phone! Link to comment
RS Grant Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hmmmm, now what was it you said to me when I "cosmetically enhanced" my car Cal.... oh yes, that was it.... "You sir, are a tart" Right back'at'cha buddy!! Cheers, Grant Link to comment
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Col - will give you a comprehensive answer tomorrow.....you'll just have to "weight" Talking of waiting....how long will it be before I want a TD05-18G and 6 speed box The Super7 is pretty lairy and apparently only to be trusted in the dry. My Dad ( John) has booked up for Hot Marques on the 25th so we'll see how she handles then. She has a big brake upgrade and mega sticky Avon rubber so shall inspire real confidence. You should hear the individual throttle bodies and decat zorst - sublime ! edit - beat it Granty ! Edited March 17, 2009 by ~ ~ Cal ~~ Link to comment
colin_ross Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Col - will give you a comprehensive answer tomorrow.....you'll just have to "weight" Talking of waiting....how long will it be before I want a TD05-18G and 6 speed box Get used to being called a lightweight Cal. Of course with less weight any mods you make will even more of a difference. Mod away but keep it reliable if not sensible. Link to comment
C_WRX Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Looks good and sounds superb Cal. Plenty spent I see but looking worth it. Your old man challenged you on the track then ? . Dunno who's worse by sounds of it ! Link to comment
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