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Look forward to seeing you and your Hawkeye at the events
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5 hours ago, Pwbchris said:
will you guys have a 'club stand'/seperate parking for members to show at JapFest this year?
Yes @Pwbchris SIDC will have a Club stand at Japfest Silverstone 2023.
If you would like to join us, more information can be found in the Events Calendar below:
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Welcome to the Subaru International Drivers Club Gords 👋
Over 25 years?! That's awesome! What was your first Subaru?
Naturally, the forums tend to get more active towards the beginning of the show season in April.
There are events for everyone, ranging from Club show displays to parade laps, track days, social meets, scenic drives and the ever popular annual Festive dinner.
You are welcome to come and join us on the SIDC Club stand for one show to see what you think before signing up for a full membership:
- Japfest @ Silverstone - Sunday 23rd April
- Scoobyfest UK @ Thirsk - Sunday 18th June
- RallyDay @ Castle Combe - Saturday 1st July
- IOW Scoobfest @ Isle of Wight - Sunday 2nd July
- JDM Combe @ Castle Combe - Saturday 8th July
- Simply Japanese @ Beaulieu - Sunday 23rd July
SIDC Full Membership Benefits
SIDC Forum Full Access
The SIDC forum has over 20,000 members and over 1 million posts and is still growing. With over 20 years of technical knowledge and experience that have been shared amongst our members the forum is an invaluable source of information as well as member discussion.
Club Meets & Discounted Show Tickets
SIDC organise and attend events throughout the UK to cater for all our members across the country. Club meets give members an opportunity to meet with other Subaru drivers in your local area, or on a larger scale, at one of our National events.
The SIDC has been to lots of very interesting places over the years, including Subaru's UK HQ for the Reveal of the Final Edition WRX STI Type UK back in 2017 and both Prodrive's old HQ and new HQ many times.
Castle Combe RallyDay 2022 Parade Laps that SIDC took part in:
Track Days
In accordance with the club’s aim to improve members’ driving skills, we have affiliated with several other motoring clubs and have track days.Events are fully marshalled and the emphasis is on fun, learning new skills and using the potential of your car in a safe environment (as opposed to on the road). You need a crash helmet.
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Full benefits comprise of:
- Membership of a Subaru Club Officially recognised by Subaru UK
- Club card holder with credit card style plastic Membership Card
- Club stickers for your car
- Discounted Show Tickets and full access to SIDC Club Stands which includes a place on the stand alongside fellow SIDC members, a gazebo to shade in with chairs and tables, plus free hot & cold refreshments
- Discount scheme on Parts, Labour and Accessories at participating Subaru Dealerships
- Discounted Subaru Insurance Schemes
- Dedicated 'Full Members' Only Areas on the SIDC Forum
- Eligibility to enter one of our Track Days
There are 2 Membership options available:
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Welcome to the SIDC forums KevKen 👋
The VIN you have posted brings up the following Subaru:
Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Identification: Model: Impreza Grade: WRX STi Model Code: GH-GDB Applied Model: GDBD4EH Search Code Market JDM: Japanese Domestic Market Destination N/A* Final Assembly: Location Gunma Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., Gunma, Japan Date: 27th December 2003 Platform: Line G Impreza (Second Generation) Body Style D 4-Door Sedan Steering RHD Right-Hand Drive Revision D June 2003 to May 2004 Model Year N/A* Drivetrain: Transmission 6MT 6-Speed Manual Drive F4WD Full-time Four Wheel Drive Engine: Type: EJ207 Layout H4 Four Cylinder Horizontally Opposed (“Flat Four”) Fuel Type: Petrol Displacement: 1,994 cc Induction Tur Turbocharged Valvetrain DOHC Double Overhead Camshaft Power 280 PS Configuration: Option Code: GLC Colour Code: 02C Pearlescent Blue (“WRC Blue Mica”) Trim Code: B20 "Search Code" for your "Applied Model" returns the following 2 results listed below.
Both of which are not spec C.
2 Results
Subaru Impreza (Second Generation) 4-Door Sedan (GD)Revision D GDBD4EH Impreza WRX STi 6MT F4WD EJ207 280PSRevision D GDBD4EH Impreza WRX STi NON-DCCD 6MT F4WD EJ207 280PS -
Fingers crossed for next year @Eddie Bunnett! 🤞
SIDC has lots of meets and events lined up for 2023!
- Japfest @ Silverstone
- Scoobyfest UK @ Thirsk
- JDM Combe @ Castle Combe
- IOW Scoobfest @ Isle of Wight
- Simply Japanese @ Beaulieu
- RallyDay @ Castle Combe
- Go Japan! @ Brands Hatch
- Track Sessions @ Knockhill
Plus various meets throughout 2023 which will be at a variety of locations and might include some scenic drives
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Welcome back @monkip1 👋
How's the P1 restoration going? Ready for the Club Stand yet? If not, bring along the 2016 WRX STI next year
There's always lots of chatting at the SIDC meets and events as it's always very lively and fun when we all meet up together!
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Welcome to SIDC Ace, it's great to have you onboard
I've seen your Forester STI a couple of times before, when we met up at the 2019 Prodrive Meet and IOW Scoobfest 2019. It's a lovely example 👌
SG9D STI Chassis List: https://legacypic.uk/car/chassislist.php?id=3255
Talking of easing back into the social side of Subaru, keep an eye out on the Events Calendar for any Shows & Meets that you might be interested in joining us for @ https://sidc.co.uk/events/
As the the Show season starts to pick up pace next year, the Events Calendar will start to fill up accordingly.
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So if I understand this correctly, the official Subaru chassis lists only account for how the the vehicles rolled out of the factory in Japan and do not include the Prodrive Edition's specifications. As the Prodrive packages and parts were added afterwards upon arrival in the 'Destination Country' by Prodrive themselves, as far as I know.
Which would explain why the 5, 22G Bright Red 3, Blobeye STI's are listed in the same chassis list as the 23G Ice Blue Metallic, UK WR1's and the 23G Ice Blue Metallic, French WR1's are listed alongside LHD European Petter Solberg Editions?
In which case the 5 RHD Red Blobeye STI's might be Petter Solberg Editions for RHD markets in 'European and General'...
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That's good to know Don, because there is one chassis list on LegacyPic.uk that I am unsure about and I wonder if it's an error or if there is another explanation:
According to https://legacypic.uk/car/chassislist.php?id=1672 there are 5 Solid Bright Red (22G) UK WR1's?
I understood that all UK and French WR1's were only sold in 23G Ice Blue Metallic.
I've just found a chassis list for 'General and Europe (Left-Hand Drive) MY 2004 GDBDLEH Impreza WRX STi LIMITED EDITION' (https://legacypic.uk/car/chassislist.php?id=6774) that lists 495 chassis with 106 of those being 23G Ice Blue Metallic. I'm wondering if those 106 are the French WR1's and the other 356 (02C WRC Blue Mica) and 33 (22G Solid Bright Red) are European Petter Solberg Editions?
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Welcome back to SIDC!
I remember your Forester STi well, from the 2013 & 2019 Prodrive meets plus the 2015 Colin McRae Weekender. You really shifted it round the Evo Triangle!
It was lovely sitting in your R205 at RallyDay 2022, the pearlescent white really pops in the sunlight, very bright indeed!
Thread and photos can be found here:
According to https://legacypic.uk/car/chassislist.php?id=1266 Subaru only ended up producing 350 R205's as opposed to the claimed 400, https://www.sti.jp/en/completecar/heritage/cardetail/2010/r205/
Some interesting numbers on your Legacy here, https://legacypic.uk/car/chassislist.php?id=1011 - Super rare!
Hopefully see you again soon at some future events and meets. It would be great to get a look at your Legacy!
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Welcome back Scoobyslammed
That's a nice selection of cars you've had there
It's awesome that you were able to buy back your old Type R
Liking the living room shot. I've got a Bugeye STI bonnet and scoop right next to me as I type this
SIDC has lots of events lined up for next year and a Christmas dinner this November which I will be posting in the SIDC Members Shows and Meets section.
- Japfest @ Silverstone
- Scoobyfest UK @ Thirsk
- JDM Combe @ Castle Combe
- IOW Scoobfest @ Isle of Wight
- Simply Japanese @ Beaulieu
- RallyDay @ Castle Combe
- Go Japan! @ Brands Hatch
- Track Sessions @ Knockhill
Plus various meets throughout 2023 which will be at a variety of locations.
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Chris and welcome to The Subaru International Drivers Club!
Congratulations on achieving your childhood dream
Fantastic that you bagged such a good example 👌
It does look awesome, I don't see many rally liveried Scoobs in the wild much these days... Yours would fit right in perfectly at Rallyday
The SIDC will be attending Rallyday on Saturday 17th September 2022.
If your interested in joining us, there are lots of Membership perks to be had:
SIDC Full Membership Benefits
SIDC Forum Full Access
The SIDC forum has over 20,000 members and over 1 million posts and is still growing. With over 20 years of technical knowledge and experience that have been shared amongst our members the forum is an invaluable source of information as well as member discussion.
Club Meets & Discounted Show Tickets
SIDC organise and attend events throughout the UK to cater for all our members across the country. Club meets give members an opportunity to meet with other Subaru drivers in your local area, or on a larger scale, at one of our National events.
The SIDC has been to lots of very interesting places over the years, including Subaru's UK HQ for the Reveal of the Final Edition WRX STI Type UK back in 2017 and both Prodrive's old HQ and new HQ many times.
Track Days
In accordance with the club’s aim to improve members’ driving skills, we have affiliated with several other motoring clubs and have track days.Events are fully marshalled and the emphasis is on fun, learning new skills and using the potential of your car in a safe environment (as opposed to on the road). You need a crash helmet.
(⚠️Audio Warning: Poor Quality Audio, Recommend No Headphones + Muting Video Below⚠️)
Full benefits comprise of:
- Membership of a Subaru Club Officially recognised by Subaru UK
- Club card holder with credit card style plastic Membership Card
- Club stickers for your car
- Discounted Show Tickets and full access to SIDC Club Stands which includes a place on the stand alongside fellow SIDC members, a gazebo to shade in with chairs and tables, plus free hot & cold refreshments
- Discount scheme on Parts, Labour and Accessories at participating Subaru Dealerships
- Discounted Subaru Insurance Schemes
- Dedicated 'Full Members' Only Areas on the SIDC Forum
- Eligibility to enter one of our Track Days
There are 2 Membership options available:
Remember the closing date for Rallyday Club Tickets is Wednesday 31st August 2022 (Subject to availability - they may close bookings earlier if they sell out of Club Tickets)
Here's to many smiles per gallon!
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Welcome back!
I've heard very good stuff about TDR. They come very highly recommended from what I've read and heard
I look forward to seeing your Scooby at JDM Combe 😎
Are you going to any other shows and meets this year?
We've got club stands booked for Scoobyfest UK 2022 and IOW Scoobfest 2022 so far, plus Rally Day later in the year
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Lovely colour, rare too! If it's a manual saloon, according to https://legacypic.uk/car/chassislist.php?id=1350 it's 1 of 135 UK specification Bugeye WRXs for that particular model year in 07V Metallic Green (“Savanna Green”)
It's got a few mods ticked off the list already then 👍
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and welcome to The SIDC Phill 👋
Congratulations on your recent Bugeye WRX purchase 🏎️
A great first area to start upgrades would be the handling and braking. If it doesn't already have an uprated rear anti-roll bar, that would be a very worthwhile upgrade to do. Plus, a front under bonnet strut brace in the engine bay, looks the part too! Combined, these two upgrades will tighten the car up nicely without compromising on ride comfort and ground clearance.
What colour's your Impreza? 🌈
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On 22/11/2021 at 15:56, Scooby Dachsy Doo said:
Hi all. I got my white 2014 WRX STi in June this year. Thought I'd join the group to show ones project & get updates on when meets are happening as I don't use any kind of social media.
SIDC Club meets are now going ahead for 2022
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Subaru never officially produced a Hawkeye Sports Wagon STI, so as you mentioned, it's indeed a JDM Hawkeye Sports Wagon WRX with STI badges and decals (Revision G, 5-Speed Manual - https://legacypic.uk/car/specs.php?)
The closest thing ever officially produced to a Hawkeye Sports Wagon STI in terms of both performance and cosmetics would be either a Prodrive GB270 Sports Wagon
https://www.subaru-impreza.de/SonderserienENG.htm#GB270
or a Bugeye Sports Wagon STI
https://www.subaru-impreza.de/SonderserienENG.htm#STIwagon
Revision A - https://legacypic.uk/car/specs.php?id=220
Revision B - https://legacypic.uk/car/specs.php?id=219
If I remember correctly, I saw that exact Hawkeye Sports Wagon WRX you posted in the link, for sale in 2020 on Quay Vehicle Solutions official website for around £8,995. I believe QVS originally imported it, a lot of their vehicles were originally registered on CF plates (Cardiff).
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As well as the exciting release of the Solterra later in 2022 (https://www.media.subaru-global.com/en/news/3169), Subaru & STI will now be debuting their "STI E-RA Concept" at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2022 from January Friday 14th to Sunday 16th.
You can watch the World Premiere Live or catch up later @ https://www.youtube.com/user/SUBARUOnTube
Subaru Official Website – Tokyo Auto Salon 2022: https://www.subaru.jp/tas/?_ga=2.251510670.969139610.1641057655-1342051751.1641057655
Tokyo Auto Saloon 2022 Official Website: https://tokyoautosalon.jp/2022/present/
Source: https://www.subaru.co.jp/news/2021_12_23_180313
How would you guys feel about driving an Electric Subaru?
I would miss all the various sounds involved all the way from the turbo to exhaust notes!
I'd like the option of carbon neutral/negative renewable fuels alongside electric. Which Subaru are looking into - https://www.media.subaru-global.com/en/news/3171
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Happy New Year! 🥂
Hope everyone had a great Christmas
Best wishes for 2022, stay safe
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Looking good 😎
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Welcome to the Club Scooby Dachsy Doo 🐶
Hopefully there will be plenty of meets next year, provided the current & possible future situations of the pandemic are handled as best as possible by the whole country.
Nice pics👍 The red touches give an already rare car, an even more unique & distinctive style👌 I look forward to seeing more pics when you have done the other red bits.
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Welcome Wardy ?
It's great that you're restoring such a rare and classic Subaru
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Good to hear the Leggy's up and running again ?
Hope you get the smell of fuel sorted out and don't have to downsize the fleet! ?
JDM SPEC C RA BUGEYE
in Introduce Yourself
Posted · Edited by STImulation
Welcome to The Subaru International Drivers Club 👋
Congratulations on your purchase!
iCP have the front bumper - https://www.importcarparts.co.uk/parts-info?id=14182&cat=96&sub=183&sec=349&var=85&dc=0&gen=&searchKey=&searchPart=
The Bugeye STI bonnet scoop is also the same scoop that is used on the 2004-2007 SG9 Forester STI Revisions C to F, widening your chances of finding one. They usually crop up on ebay every so often but there is also the more expensive route of purchasing one from Japanparts if you prefer new and unused - https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/?id=3377
Regarding the fog lights, as far as I know the Bugeye type RA spec C 16" and 17" did not come from the factory with fog lights as an option but if your interested in fitting them, Japanparts lists them as available in either:
Clear - https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/?id=3418
or
Multi Coat - https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/?id=3417
Another option would be to fit some driving lights in place of the fog lights, such as Prodrive (Very rare and expensive) or after market ones.
The original factory spec will either be the:
type RA spec C 16" alloys
https://legacypic.uk/car/specs.php?id=1833
https://www.goo-net-exchange.com/catalog/SUBARU__IMPREZA_WRX/4502546/
or the:
type RA spec C 17" gold BBS alloys with brembo brakes
https://legacypic.uk/car/specs.php?id=218
https://www.goo-net-exchange.com/catalog/SUBARU__IMPREZA_WRX/4502545/
I believe the 2001-2002 type RA spec C came with the IHI VF34, roller bearing, single-scroll turbo, which iCP also have in stock at the time of typing this - https://www.importcarparts.co.uk/parts-info?id=11677&cat=96&sub=183&sec=349&var=81&dc=0&gen=&searchKey=&searchPart=
Japanese Accessories Brochure - https://a15ff11300g.sakura.ne.jp/catalogue/GD.GGimpreza/2000.8 impreza accesories/2000.8 impreza accesories.html
Japanese Sports Parts Catalogue - https://a15ff11300g.sakura.ne.jp/catalogue/GD.GGimpreza/2002.1 impreza WRX STI sportsparts catalogue/2002.1 impreza WRX STI sportsparts catalogue.html
More information - https://subaru-impreza.de/SonderserienENG.htm#SpecC01
Good luck with your restoration project