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Old 14 February 2011, 10:18 AM
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After 3 months away from Subaru ownership with a very thirsty M5, I'm back

Version 5 Type R in Pure White










It's gonna be kind of a mini project, I've got some plans for her!! She has been well looked after and for a 13 year old car it's immaculate

I fitted some Scoobyworld mudflaps on the weekend so thats the first mod done along with the small Type R logo under the rear light. I'll keep this thread updated as I mod it
Old 14 February 2011, 10:37 AM
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Nice m8.
Old 14 February 2011, 11:27 AM
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white type r = stunning
Old 14 February 2011, 11:30 AM
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Very nice, likin' the black'n'white combo
Old 14 February 2011, 11:35 AM
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cant beat a white classic
Old 14 February 2011, 12:00 PM
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Looks ****!!!

Just kidding, looks bloody immaculate. Do like them in white.Very nice car
Old 14 February 2011, 12:19 PM
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Nice Classic......
Old 14 February 2011, 12:20 PM
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Looks ok i suppose Sarah done a good job washing it
Old 14 February 2011, 12:34 PM
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Cheers guys (incl F1 )

Calvin, the mrs didn't actually clean it herself, she took it down the hand car wash they do a bloody good job
Old 14 February 2011, 12:44 PM
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Lush, what are the plans then Merv?
Old 14 February 2011, 12:52 PM
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I'm changing th wheels first as they rub quite a bit, tyres are the wrong size for the R apparently! Got some Newage STi wheels coming, they should be on by the weekend

When funds (mrs) permit, an RA vent will be going in and some 22b vents, that should finish off the look

Handling wise, I'll get some whiteline goodies for it, it's already on lowering springs so no need fr coilovers as I think the ride is perfect

Engine needs a good de-gunge and spruce up! Gonna be on the lookout for Brembos too soon!

Does anyone know where to get a UK 5th gearset from?

Last edited by mervil; 14 February 2011 at 01:15 PM. Reason: Felt like it!
Old 14 February 2011, 12:55 PM
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Very nice!
Old 14 February 2011, 01:06 PM
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Lovely mate.

Keep hold of it! The future classic, once everyone else has broken theirs these will be the new MK1 Escort.
Old 14 February 2011, 04:08 PM
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love it, very nice!

harri
Old 14 February 2011, 04:12 PM
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looks good mate the bmw route always gets boring
Old 14 February 2011, 04:34 PM
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Thanks for the comments

Mags, it didn't take long for the M to get boring could never get bored of the V8 sound though
Old 14 February 2011, 04:34 PM
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sweet mate very nice
Old 14 February 2011, 05:21 PM
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Very nice Merv ,i do like them wheels can you not just change tyres
Old 14 February 2011, 05:47 PM
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Very nice. Love a nice Type R
Old 14 February 2011, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by S204 Glenn
Very nice Merv ,i do like them wheels can you not just change tyres
I could do Glenn but they won't clear Brembos and thats what I want to upgrade too may as well get wheels now that I can keep on there
Old 14 February 2011, 06:37 PM
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Very nice, my second favourite colour too.
Old 14 February 2011, 06:40 PM
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Looking good Merv
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looks great
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Thanks guys
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Stunning
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very nice love scoobs in white
Old 14 February 2011, 10:34 PM
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very grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!! sexy as hell mate
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Welcome to the R club Merv
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car looks lovely matey
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Originally Posted by mervil
After 3 months away from Subaru ownership with a very thirsty M5, I'm back

Version 5 Type R in Pure White










It's gonna be kind of a mini project, I've got some plans for her!! She has been well looked after and for a 13 year old car it's immaculate

I fitted some Scoobyworld mudflaps on the weekend so thats the first mod done along with the small Type R logo under the rear light. I'll keep this thread updated as I mod it
very nice


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