Raceface_13 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hey Everyone, Im Chris, I currently have a Subaru impreza wrx prodrive that imm looking to sell and pick up a nice 350z. Im into doing trackdays and a huge Nurburgring addict (havent managed to do eaither in the impreza though unfortunately Anyway, Happy to be here, Hopefully I can make some new car friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbad Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hello and welcome along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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coldel Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Welcome along, make sure to do some good test drives as I would imagine the experience in a Zed is somewhat different to a Scooby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Welcome Let's see a pic of the WRX then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Welcome aboard. So is it a classic Subaru then or is it one of the more modern ones? (bug eye, blob eye, hawk eye, hatchback??). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Lynx Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuggerz Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Good luck with the sale and new purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Welcome along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raceface_13 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Thanks for all the replys guys. Biggest welcome i think iv ever had on a forum aha. Its a blobeye impreza and my phone doesnt want to let me upload pics but ill give it a go on my work computer at lunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Hi We're currently running a Blobeye STi PPP as well, absolutely stunning car. Good luck with the hunt, hope you find a car soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 ...Its a blobeye impreza and my phone doesnt want to let me upload pics but ill give it a go on my work computer at lunch Would love to see some pics if you can as we're all petrolheads on here. Guide on "how to add pics to the forum" here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/103472-how-to-add-your-photos-to-the-forum/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raceface_13 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Rent4Ring Suzuki Swift i rented last time i was at the ring 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raceface_13 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 ...Its a blobeye impreza and my phone doesnt want to let me upload pics but ill give it a go on my work computer at lunch Would love to see some pics if you can as we're all petrolheads on here. Guide on "how to add pics to the forum" here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/103472-how-to-add-your-photos-to-the-forum/ Awesome thanks for the link it sorted me out í ½í±í ¼í¿» Impreza's spec is (copied from forsale advert aha)-- As claimed by Subaru and Prodrive the PPP package fitted to this WRX boasts 270BHP from standard, 45 more than a standard WRX and 348Nm / 258lbs-ft of torque at 3200rpm, 0-60 in 4.8 seconds and a 13.7 second standing quarter. This makes it almost as quick as an STi whilst being cheaper to run, insure and tax. Engine- Prodrive Silicone Y pipe Prodrive ECU Prodrive 3rd Cat Delete Afterburner Cat Back Green Panel Filter GFB Respons Dump valve HKS LTD Edition Turbo Timer Braided Clutch Line Exedy Pinkbox Clutch RCM Lightweight Flywheel New Battery Recent service-all fluid, plugs etc. Always warmed up and allowed to cool down. Always ran on V Power. Suspension- BC Type RA Coilvers With pillowball topmounts Whiteline Front ARB Whiteline Rear ARB Whiteline Anti-Lift kit Powerflex Black Edition Steering Rack Bushes Powerflex Arm Bushes Eaibach camber bolts rear New OEM Balljoints New OEM Track Rod Ends New OEM Inner Tie Rods New Drop links Brembo’s Front and rear Braided brake lines Godspeed G hook Discs Carbone Loraine RC5+ pads (currently running Mintex Road pads) Bridgestone Potenza RE070 STI Alloys (To Fit Over Brembo’s) Geometry Setup To FastRoad spec By Kev at Aline Interior- HKS LTD Edition Turbo Timer Defi Boost Gauge Panasonic Double Din Ipod/Iphone compatable Standard MOMO Steering wheel Good Allround Condition Exterior- STI Prodrive “Twisty†Sideskirts STI Alloys Rare Prodrive uk300 Spoiler From Factory OEM Foglights Rear Windows Tinted From Factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Ooooooh now I'm going to pick your brains How did you find the car after fitting the BC suspension, and the Whiteline ARBs? How many miles did the car have on the clock beforehand? Did you do it all at the same time, or at different times? Only asking as they're the exact bits of kit I want to fit to ours next year, so I'm very keen to find out details from someone that's done it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raceface_13 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 I went on a euro trip eariler this year that some of you may be interested in? This may not follow on very well as its just copied and pasted from another forum build up thread-- So as I mentioned in my last post we had a euro trip planned. The Original plan was for my “Better half†and I to go over in the Pig but due to her work she could get the time off but still urged me to go (what a gal:notworthy) I was still planning on going even though the cost would be alot higher on my own but in the end one of the guys dropped out and my mate Aid had a spare seat going in the white Supra so I jumped in with him and halved the cost. Now prior to the trip I had purchanced my first Gopro in the form of the Gopro session. I tried it out prior to the trip to make sure it worked, connected to my phone and did everything it should. Unfortunatly pretty much as soon as we got off the eurotunnel it got ridiculously hot and totally froze (actually burned me) Then wouldn’t turn off until it ran out of battery. So I am missing a lot of photos and vids I would have of this trip but ill add some of the ones I have that the others took. I have some food allergys so I was an experience for me trying to find stuff to eat with all the driving involed with the trip and miles coverd it was a challenge at petrol stations and truck stops. I ate Salmon or steak nearly everyday in one form or another and survived on fruit and crisps inbetween meals. (Salon in Dijon and Lake Comois best, trust me in a professional :norty: ) The Trip consisted of Night One: Holiday Inn Folkestone. Boring waiting to get going. But a great Hotel Night Two: Dijon, France. Great Food, Beautiful buildings (im the Weirdo in the red cap :Whatever_) Night Three: Hotel Columbus Monte Carlo, Monaco . Bloody expensive, VERYclean, got told off for have my shirt off (Seemed like the british thing to do) also the zoo there is awesome :Suspiciou Night Four & Five: B+B Hotel Como ,Italy. The hotel we stayed in wasn’t the best or the area but Lake Como itselfit absolutely beautiful. Food was awesome Night Six -Nine: Ferienpark Nürburgring. As youd expect AWESOME When we got to the ring I was so excited to get in one of the Rent4ring swifts as id heard such good things. And it didn’t disappoint, loved driving this little purple berry round the ring, it genuinely supprised us all how well it performed. UNFORTUNATLY (I see a pattern of Gopros F##king me over) I borrowed a friends Gopro and halfway through my first lap the gopro fell off the roof, the second lap it ran out of battery, third lap it stopped recording half way round for no reasonand then I gave up bothering. So I have no idea BTG times or anything (not that I was going for BTG times but would be nice to have known) Rented a BBQ Hut Night Ten: Belgium. We found theroads to be aweful but the people were nice. No pics of here at all though. After Leaving the ring I was very down and instantly wanted to go back (queue Cheers theme tune) When I got back to the UK I knew next time I would 100% bein the scooby next time I/We went to the ring (2017) and I needed to start pulling my finger out and getting it to a decent spec so It would handle the Green Hell better than its current state (more orless stock:nopity:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raceface_13 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Some how I missed out the Swiss passes...Not sure how but still At this point I had acquired a huge water melon and named it Oliver (R.I.P) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raceface_13 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Ooooooh now I'm going to pick your brains How did you find the car after fitting the BC suspension, and the Whiteline ARBs? How many miles did the car have on the clock beforehand? Did you do it all at the same time, or at different times? Only asking as they're the exact bits of kit I want to fit to ours next year, so I'm very keen to find out details from someone that's done it already. Not a problem. I brought it all together and i fitted the rear ARB first as it was a quick job, then drove it for a week or so before i had chance to fit everything else. Fitting the Rear arb definatly dials out the natural understeer newage impreza have, although i think pound for pound ARB's made the biggest impact along with the huge leap in castor the anti lift kit gave. If i am being 110% honest with you, one of the main reasons im selling the car is because its to capable now. As in it just seems to go around any corner no bother, as if i could get out and the car would drive itself. Which as a guy who enjoys the act/challange of driving and becoming a better driver, seems abit dull. Which alot of people think im mad for as this thing seriously sticks like glue EVERYWHERE. If you want a daily driver, fast road, occasional trackday then an impreza with this or simlar spec list would be amazing. I have always been into "the raw driving experiance" (im a snob) So yes its an amazing car but just doesnt tick my strange boxes aha Edited November 22, 2016 by Raceface_13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ekona Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Marvellous, thanks bud. Rear ARB sounds like the exact same thing I had on the 350 when I fitted the lower Summit braces to the back end first, so good to know. I know what you mean about them being too complete. I drove our one on the back roads at serious pace the other day, and there was nothing else I could've been in that would've gone any quicker at all. Apart from one slight understeer/oversteer/understeer/f*ck it just add power moment, it was manic but not hugely rewarding. That's why I keep the BMW around and why I want an Elise too, to be able to feel what's going on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raceface_13 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Yep yep, glad you understand where im coming from aha. An Elise is one of my dream cars, prices are on the up and up now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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