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gc8-r

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Posted

So the long wait is over....

And I've got myself a new car.

I said never again and it happened."again"

Need a bit of tlc but I know I can sort it..

Having fresh engine build with uprated internals(no more engine failures).. And a few gauges for a bit of interior being.

Going to run her on standard boost and not any silly filters (yet....!!) no d,v

Might put a little bit more boost on it..

Sorry forgot its a silver 4 door sti (like wispers) :)

It will be finished by Christmas time and fully finished by summer(santapod time ;) ...)

Hope to meet some of you soon for a blast and a bit of ribbing.. :)

  • 1 month later...
Posted

Ya check me all grown up. :smiley-taunt014:

Just need to get engine sorted and fog covers.. And then tax and mot..

Used to be owned by a bloke on here.

Jason king ...still had sidc card inside it...

Posted

Cheers guys good to hear one again....

Even if I do prefer my old civic sounding one... Equal length headers here we come. :icon_salut:

And sure it won't stay standard for long

;)

  • 4 weeks later...
Posted (edited)

Ya course I have :icon_salut:/>

Painted calipers.

Spats on front bumper

New square front and rear plates

Sorted interior and wiring

...

Hard when little man is shouting at me tho..

Got loads left to do.

New discs and pads all round.

Bushes

Samco piping..red or blue.???

Underseal

Wheels

Big list matty and it just keeps getting bigger

And will be painting engine silver and black.. :icon_flower:/>

You got your motor yet.??

Edited by gc8-r
  • 3 weeks later...
Posted

This build is slower than this place at the moment.....

Been busy collecting a few bits..

Afterburner backbox... :) big"d" is to blame for this one..!!!

Twin pillar pods

Nice pink sti strut brace

Will get a few pics up this week as aint done much..

Been busy cleaning and painting engine parts for the build

Using crackle paint on cam cover as well as re painting inlet.. So will look mint..

And going for red Samco.

And going to use a newage sti intercooler.. Just look the business

Posted

Ya will be good to have a catch up.. :)

And ain't seen him or heard anything... Is stu still on here since he traded the scoob off..

So any pics of your beast yet..??

Posted

Ya will be good to have a catch up.. :)

And ain't seen him or heard anything... Is stu still on here since he traded the scoob off..

So any pics of your beast yet..??

Oh yes, I'm still here ;) Just moved so no b/band yet - only browsing on my phone

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Just a couple of pics

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Straight exit this time... For now :)

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Just need to decide on gauge style now. But will match the white dials

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Only fitted one for pics... Need to silicone the edges and paint them properly

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Took me ages to polish this back up... And have mint pink strut mounts...

Now just the engine left.. :)

Posted

Nice looking motor :) the afterbuner will put a smile on your face. I have the afterburner system on my 'new' car and its well worth the cost :)

Posted

Didn't pay anything for it.. :)

Had a choice of exhausts to pick from.. That was the biggest and best looking

It had a standard b'box on it.. Hthen looked under and found a new snakehead with sports cat..

And a 3" middle section... So just need another back box to match the rest of the 3" system

Afterburner is a stop gap.. Till i can afford a hks system again

Posted

Yikes HKS, that's going to be a loud beastie :) you'll have to watch the new back-box tailpipe diameter as its v close to the bumper :)

That 3" whole system is going to be awesome, can you tell me what the sportscat is, if you know that is, as I'll need one for mine for the mot?

Cheers,

Col

Posted

I miss my type-r it had the hks hi power on it... :(

So how do you rate yours..??

I'd defo give mine a 10/10

And this 4door a 9/10

Posted (edited)

I think it has to go up to 11 out of 10, the car surprises me everyday, not to mention rattling the windows and waking up the neighbours. :)

Its a different kettle of fish compared to my old wagon, short gearing, short gearshift and a big ass turbo to boot. I keep forgetting it has a turbo in there as i pootle around up to 3000 revs, between gears, and with the current gearing its quick as it is, push it past 3000 and it wakes you up very quickly :)

Wished I had bought one of these years ago, i must get it remapped as it has the full afterburner system including exhaust manifold and also a 3port boost solenoid all with the stock ecu. I have a Simtek to plug in, so time to look at fixing the bent fins on the tmic. The muppet before me drive it around with nearly all the fins bent over so having a lesser effect on charge temp reduction. It makes you wonder how much people look after their cars...

Edited by vimmy
  • 2 weeks later...
Posted

Always ready for a demo mate, never any need to ask, I'll get it warm and give you the keys, it will go better with out my fat arse in it :)

I have to say it is a superb car, it does everything you want and a car for all occasions - a bimbly car and a fun car too for when the moment takes you :)

Cheers,

Col

  • 3 months later...
Posted

What you doing with your old spoiler? Is it 792 Royal Silver :)

Cheers mate

Can't remember code but I'm up for good offers and got standard vents to ;)

Posted

Can't remember code but I'm up for good offers and got standard vents to ;)

As I asked, and your not selling on here, due to your membership status, could you PM me the pics :)

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