My95 Jdm Sti 555

[Phil MC]

Just a quick update. Ground down 2 patches of rust and restored the finish. T-cut the rest of the car, bought a few new items (4-pots & discs & hoses, steering wheel & boss, Speedline PF7's & D1 forged wheel nuts). Also replaced two parts of the sideskirts, replaced both L&R roof gutter trims and fitted the new steering wheel. Also got and fitted a replacement nearside elect folding mirror from PaulSTi555 .

Here's a few pics from my phone:

Edited May 18, 2012 by phil mc

[kennyuk300]

Looking good Phil mate ,how was the color match ??? Any lacquer needed ??

[Phil MC]

Colour match was good Kenny. No lacquer needed, but tbh was good to reprotect the metal, and will get a paintshop to restore the finish properly later.

Just got to psych myself up to fit the 4-pots and new wheels. Anyone got any tips for doing the bleeding of the brakes?

[kennyuk300]

Colour match was good Kenny. No lacquer needed, but tbh was good to reprotect the metal, and will get a paintshop to restore the finish properly later.

Just got to psych myself up to fit the 4-pots and new wheels. Anyone got any tips for doing the bleeding of the brakes?

These any good .

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/how-install/38731-bleed-sti-brembo-brakes.html

http://slcsubaru.freeforums.org/bleeding-sti-brembos-or-other-2-nipple-calipers-t4296.html

Edited May 6, 2012 by kennyuk300

[Phil MC]

This any good .

http://slcsubaru.freeforums.org/bleeding-sti-brembos-or-other-2-nipple-calipers-t4296.html

Cheers Kenny, just found this "noddy guide" on Youtube also .

Edited May 6, 2012 by phil mc

[g1983]

Cars looking great. like the steering wheel. and the car ;-)

[Phil MC]

I've done a few wee bits'n'bobs recently, but not a huge amount to actually show for it. Got some new grooved discs for the front & back, totally refurbed the 4-pots I picked up and stripped them back to shiny bare metal and engine lacquered them. Still to be fitted though.

Fitted a nice new leather & red stitching STi gear knob to match the steering wheel. CHanged my mind yet again regarding wheels for the car.

In the process of selling the JDM 16" alloys and a set of 17" Speedline Turini because I picked myself up a set of black 16" Speedline ST2 for the winter and a lovely set of gold 17" Speedline ST2 for the summer, so best of both worlds I think . Pics to follow when all the wheels arrive here.

I also took delivery of my replacement 555 Decal Kit. Just need a bit of a hand in fitting them properly.

So apart from expecting a delivery of a new roof vent handle some day soon courtesy of Ade over on Type-RA, I should be able to get on with fitting my 4-pot set-up and enjoying the summer and a few track days with the beast. Track day at Kames on 23rd June should be a blast.

Here's a few pics, and will post some more when more items arrive.

Also got some D1 wheels nut, WRC pedal covers and a Prodrive cone filter heat shield to get fitted.

[rig-pig]

looking good phil, getting there m8

[Phil MC]

looking good phil, getting there m8

Cheers Craig, Aye but slowly. I'm just plodding away at a few things at a time now that it's just a weekend toy .

[badbaz]

Coming along nicely sir - you're getting right into it eh? Looking forward to seeing you at meet or Kames

[Phil MC]

Cheers Baz .

I'll be there at Kames from early doors, but not certain about the next meet or 2 due to work though .

[Phil MC]

Decided to do a bit on the 555 today.

Removed the "SUBARU" from the boot.

Removed the crappy Sparco pedal covers and fitted much better WRC ones.

Fitted the new Speedline ST2 16" winter wheels so I could clean up the standard STi gold ones ahead of selling them.

Finally I gave the interior a shampoo and scrubbed the exterior ahead of fitting the 555 rally decal pack tomorrow.

Here's a few pics, but should have a load more of the decal day tomorrow .

[Badgerboy]

Looking real good Phil

[Phil MC]

Looking real good Phil

Cheers Andy .

What about now???????

[paul555sti]

Looking good phil!

[Phil MC]

Looking good phil!

Cheers mucker.

Not to everyone's taste I know, but the stickers were a factory option which this car once had on, so just returning it to the way it rolled off the production line .

That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it .

Edited May 21, 2012 by phil mc

[badbaz]

Och bloody hell Phil, rally reps are really very immature

[Phil MC]

Och bloody hell Phil, rally reps are really very immature

Of course they are!!

[bobbyc]

Really suits the car it's looking fair braw keep up the good work, missing my RA big time

[Phil MC]

Really suits the car it's looking fair braw keep up the good work, missing my RA big time

Cheers Bobby. Miss your RA as well mate. I enquired about buying it straight back off Thommo, but nae reply , he must be chuffed to bits with your old RA mate .

Your car still steals the show on the SIDC stand by the looks of things though, lol .

[Badgerboy]

Aye, looking better now Phil lol

[Ovv]

Looking good, not a fan of decals usually but looks very nice with the 555 livery. Like the steering wheel, where did you pick that up from ?

Chris.

[Phil MC]

Looking good, not a fan of decals usually but looks very nice with the 555 livery. Like the steering wheel, where did you pick that up from ?

Chris.

Got it from U.S. ebay and just measured up the centre horn button and got a set of STi wheel centres to match it .

It's a few cm smaller than the Nardi one was and just getting used to the size of it just now. It does feel good though.

[Phil MC]

Another day, another couple of mods .

Finally managed to fit my 4-pots & new discs/pads. Although I did struggle to bleed them properly, and still very, very spongy. Might need to trundle very slowly somewhere to get them done properly tomorrow?

I also got the 17" ST2's delivered today, so on they went. Makes a huge difference for the better in my opinion. Just need to save up for some coilovers, or fit some lowering springs in the meantime....anyone got some spare????

Also managed to get a few horsey pics for Cathy here, I think even the horse approves :

Edited May 23, 2012 by phil mc

[wrx kenny]

Liking that Phil .

Kenny