WRX Blob or WRX STI Bug

[nightmare]

save some more and get it right the first time round you can get a decent bug import for 5k and with the import you get the twin scroll setup which is even better.

here this is a bargain and looks like a deal could be done

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-STI-TYPE-UK-BLUE-BLACK-/270702903433?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f07268089

Edited February 8, 2011 by nightmare

[scooby222]

yea that does look a nice one, and nightmares right as nice as a uk300 is it isnt a sti....

[killa]

As a Bugeye wrx owner I can tell you that after a short time the bug bites, you will want it to look better, UK300 is nice as standard but suspension changes are needed, then you want more power so you look for sti upgrades,

Cut the story short best off to start with an sti if you have the slightest thought of any modification. It will help a lot in the future for mods etc..

Look out for a prodrive edition bugeye as they seem sweet..

[kewe]

As a Bugeye wrx owner I can tell you that after a short time the bug bites, you will want it to look better, UK300 is nice as standard but suspension changes are needed, then you want more power so you look for sti upgrades,

Cut the story short best off to start with an sti if you have the slightest thought of any modification. It will help a lot in the future for mods etc..

Look out for a prodrive edition bugeye as they seem sweet..

Well I weighed everything up and tonight I went for a totally Standard 53 Plate WRX saloon in WR Blue.

I somehow like the idea of putting your own little touches to a car - almost a hobby.

And the thought of having something that was the finished article didn't really appeal.

Also I managed to get one in the price bracket I was looking for without having to add any finance or loans etc

so I feel a bit more comfortable with that.

Thanks again for all the help and advice on here - much appreciated

[scooby222]

good work mate! good price for that year too, i know i advised an sti but you wont be dissapointed - now get some pics up and start saving for the mods

[kewe]

Cheers mate!

A few wee pics to start off anyway.

Can't wait to get in and polish her up this weekend though

[mystery machine]

Congrats on the purchase, looking good.

Did you fit those alloys then? (you said you bought it 'totally standard').

FWIW, if it doesn't already have an uprated rear ARB, then that's a not-too-expensive mod that'll cheer the handling up considerably

Edited February 10, 2011 by Mystery Machine

[kewe]

Thanks MM, no the wheels are the only mod I forgot to mention and they were already on the car. Only a couple of months old with new tyres all round.

What's the ARB do then? Gees so much to learn

[scooby222]

looks like a cracking example

arb's reduce the side to side movement of the suspension as i understand it, the thicker the bar the more planted the rear - though this does can it a bit more lively in extreme cornering

first things first though - in order

1 - drive til you run out of fuel money

2 - become a full member - though you shouldve done that first as it gets you insurance discount from keith michaels!

3 - track down an exhaust, backbox or catback to release the burble

4 - get yourself along to your nearest monthly meet

and of course, grin grin grin

[kewe]

looks like a cracking example

arb's reduce the side to side movement of the suspension as i understand it, the thicker the bar the more planted the rear - though this does can it a bit more lively in extreme cornering

first things first though - in order

1 - drive til you run out of fuel money

2 - become a full member - though you shouldve done that first as it gets you insurance discount from keith michaels!

3 - track down an exhaust, backbox or catback to release the burble

4 - get yourself along to your nearest monthly meet

and of course, grin grin grin

Sounds like excellent advice.

So at least I've completed number 1 then lol.

No 2 to do when I get paid again

No 3 My brother has a Prodrive Backbox he removed from his, don't want anything too loud.

No 4

[mystery machine]

What's the ARB do then? Gees so much to learn

An anti-roll bar reduces body roll on an axle - your car has one front and rear. Some chat about uprated rear ARBs here:

As standard, Impreza WRXes/STIs are quick cars with lots of grip, but the handling doesn't quite live up to the rest of the package, IMO. To improve things, I began by replacing the springs/struts (big improvement, but big cost!) and making a couple of other handling tweaks. More recently I had an uprated ARB fitted, but in hindsight that should've been the first thing to do, especially as it only costs about £160 including VAT and fitting for a nice Whiteline adjustable bar... a no-brainer

Such a nice car to drive quickly now that the handling is sorted!

Edited February 13, 2011 by Mystery Machine

[marko72]

Big difference with the rear whiteline bar fitted, maybe some whiteline rear droplinks as well .

Good looking wrx you have there.

Enjoy .

[kewe]

Thanks guys sounds good.

Few more pics after a wash yesterday, you can see the little ding in the boot 2nd photo:-

[mystery machine]

Looking nice!

For ding removal, I use these guys:

http://www.acci-dent.co.uk/company/location.htm

They are mobile and charge £50 per panel IIRC.

[kewe]

Looking nice!

For ding removal, I use these guys:

http://www.acci-dent.co.uk/company/location.htm

They are mobile and charge £50 per panel IIRC.

Cheers MM, was going to ask if anybody had any recommendations

[mystery machine]

Nae bother mate! I've never actually used the Edinburgh guy, but have had good results with Neil (Fife & Lothians) – he's taken 5 and 1/2 dings out of my car. The "1/2" was one that he couldn't quite reach properly, but he was at it for ages trying - you can barely see it now, mind.