My pride and joy- 54/05 VERY special WRX...
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My pride and joy- 54/05 VERY special WRX...
First of all I feel I need to let this be known, I never planned on selling this car, hence the money spent on getting it to it's current spec 
, however due to exceptional circumstances (totally unplanned 3rd child on the way..! 
lol ) we have no choice but to sell my soul to fund a very much needed MPV- ffs.. 
!
Impreza WRX 54 MY05 revision WR Blue Mica, 53k, one owner from new. FSH inc folder full of recipes and history/provenance. Always warmed up and down correctly, never hit limiter and only twice seen 140mph on the clock- no v-max runs..! Never been on track. As the only daily driver nothing has been left to doubt with regards to maintenance and reliability etc. No parking dints, no car washes- only 2 bucket/mit washed, as a result very good paintwork.
Carefully researched and well proven modifications, addressing all the standard cars weak links, with the spec comprising of:
Engine:
VF35 ported and polished turbo, with all supporting mods, STI tmic, scoop and undertray, 550cc 'pink' injectors, Walbro 255 fuel pump, well designed full 2.5" s/s exhaust system- fully decatted with Ninja BB, NGK PRF7 plugs, Green panel filter- thermally insulated OE/Samco intake, carbon fibre radiator shield. Uprated API oil pump. Bob Rawle Ecutek custom mapped for v-power+NF, producing a very safe <340bhp 330ft/lb.
Drivetrain:
API uprated Exedy organic clutch, with lightened fly (complimented by a Perrin crank pulley) fitted 07/2009 at a cost of £750
Handling:
AST adjustable coilovers (fully refurbed- inc updated rear springs, by Curtis AST/Powerstation 08/2009 at a cost of £600) Whiteline ALK, front ARB, rear ARB- adjustable, solid alloy drop links, basically the full T25 kit. STI Spec C 13:1 Quick rack. Full laser alignment done by Curtis 08/2009- fast road setup.
OZ Superleggera 8x18" alloys in VGC, with Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics >4mm tread remaining. Rays lightweight alloy wheel nuts.
Braking:
Genuine full AP 4pot/330mm front setup
(£1700), uprated grooved rear disc's and PF pads- fitted 08/2009, Goodridge s/s hoses all round. Motul fluid.
Misc:
Full set of 52mm Defi's- professionally fitted, Knocklink, custom fitted to look unobtrusively OE.
Odyssey PC680 AGM lightweight battery.
De-tangoed all round, Xenon front upgrade- mot friendly. STi style black (centre hump) bucket seats- not usual wide **** flat USA spec seats found in WRX's..lol
Servicing:
Cam belt changed 03/2009 (API) plugs every 12k, oil & filter (motul 300v 10w40 fully synth) every 5k. This has been the basic schedule from new- albeit the first 6k of the cars life when it was run in on good mineral oil. Re-undersealed last summer.
As you can see these mods have effectively made a good car a great car, addressing the standard car's weak area's and certainly not at the expense of reliability- been running current spec for over 3 yrs without missing a beat..! It's setup to make the most of it's lighter weight and be very responsive, pulling from low revs all the way through the rev range. The car still runs it's OE low rear spoiler and often gets mistaken for just a WRX and that suits me fine, as this car will outpace many bigger cars and most other Impreza's short of 400bhp
, largely due to the responsiveness, but also because it's 100kgs+ lighter than the equivalent MY STI.
Only done two dyno runs in it's life, as I'm not keen on them. Both print outs of which are included in a huge folder of history/documentation. Along with EVERY single receipt spent on this car, including over £2k spent on maintenance in the last 12mths alone- cam belt/clutch/ast refurb/rear brakes etc..! This tells you I had no idea of selling this car last autumn..
Many long standing and respected members of scoobynet can vouch for this car, including many top tuners. I'm also very happy for any scrutiny of this car, as I have nothing to hide.
The money I've spent on this car has never been an issue (as previously said, I honestly never planned on selling it) so someone is going to get something quite special for the going rate of a standard car..!
All this for £7250 ovno
PM me any questions or enquiries..
Money spent in last 6mths alone...
and every other penny spent during the cars life...
, however due to exceptional circumstances (totally unplanned 3rd child on the way..! lol ) we have no choice but to sell my soul to fund a very much needed MPV- ffs.. !Impreza WRX 54 MY05 revision WR Blue Mica, 53k, one owner from new. FSH inc folder full of recipes and history/provenance. Always warmed up and down correctly, never hit limiter and only twice seen 140mph on the clock- no v-max runs..! Never been on track. As the only daily driver nothing has been left to doubt with regards to maintenance and reliability etc. No parking dints, no car washes- only 2 bucket/mit washed, as a result very good paintwork.
Carefully researched and well proven modifications, addressing all the standard cars weak links, with the spec comprising of:
Engine:
VF35 ported and polished turbo, with all supporting mods, STI tmic, scoop and undertray, 550cc 'pink' injectors, Walbro 255 fuel pump, well designed full 2.5" s/s exhaust system- fully decatted with Ninja BB, NGK PRF7 plugs, Green panel filter- thermally insulated OE/Samco intake, carbon fibre radiator shield. Uprated API oil pump. Bob Rawle Ecutek custom mapped for v-power+NF, producing a very safe <340bhp 330ft/lb.
Drivetrain:
API uprated Exedy organic clutch, with lightened fly (complimented by a Perrin crank pulley) fitted 07/2009 at a cost of £750
Handling:
AST adjustable coilovers (fully refurbed- inc updated rear springs, by Curtis AST/Powerstation 08/2009 at a cost of £600) Whiteline ALK, front ARB, rear ARB- adjustable, solid alloy drop links, basically the full T25 kit. STI Spec C 13:1 Quick rack. Full laser alignment done by Curtis 08/2009- fast road setup.
OZ Superleggera 8x18" alloys in VGC, with Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics >4mm tread remaining. Rays lightweight alloy wheel nuts.
Braking:
Genuine full AP 4pot/330mm front setup
(£1700), uprated grooved rear disc's and PF pads- fitted 08/2009, Goodridge s/s hoses all round. Motul fluid.Misc:
Full set of 52mm Defi's- professionally fitted, Knocklink, custom fitted to look unobtrusively OE.
Odyssey PC680 AGM lightweight battery.
De-tangoed all round, Xenon front upgrade- mot friendly. STi style black (centre hump) bucket seats- not usual wide **** flat USA spec seats found in WRX's..lol
Servicing:
Cam belt changed 03/2009 (API) plugs every 12k, oil & filter (motul 300v 10w40 fully synth) every 5k. This has been the basic schedule from new- albeit the first 6k of the cars life when it was run in on good mineral oil. Re-undersealed last summer.
As you can see these mods have effectively made a good car a great car, addressing the standard car's weak area's and certainly not at the expense of reliability- been running current spec for over 3 yrs without missing a beat..! It's setup to make the most of it's lighter weight and be very responsive, pulling from low revs all the way through the rev range. The car still runs it's OE low rear spoiler and often gets mistaken for just a WRX and that suits me fine, as this car will outpace many bigger cars and most other Impreza's short of 400bhp
, largely due to the responsiveness, but also because it's 100kgs+ lighter than the equivalent MY STI.Only done two dyno runs in it's life, as I'm not keen on them. Both print outs of which are included in a huge folder of history/documentation. Along with EVERY single receipt spent on this car, including over £2k spent on maintenance in the last 12mths alone- cam belt/clutch/ast refurb/rear brakes etc..! This tells you I had no idea of selling this car last autumn..
Many long standing and respected members of scoobynet can vouch for this car, including many top tuners. I'm also very happy for any scrutiny of this car, as I have nothing to hide.
The money I've spent on this car has never been an issue (as previously said, I honestly never planned on selling it) so someone is going to get something quite special for the going rate of a standard car..!
All this for £7250 ovno
PM me any questions or enquiries..
Money spent in last 6mths alone...
and every other penny spent during the cars life...
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22 March 2010, 11:14 PM
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J has just about hit the nail on the head with that add.
Gutted your selling such a great package mate.
This has definatly been one pampered and looked after wrx.
Like i said if only money would strech,this would defiantly fill the hole the spec C left with out doubt.
Gutted your selling such a great package mate.
This has definatly been one pampered and looked after wrx.
Like i said if only money would strech,this would defiantly fill the hole the spec C left with out doubt.
23 March 2010, 12:45 AM
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Jasonius........ Best of luck with the sale 
Just to make you feel better here's my "baby" Dominic...... I'm 50 years old and believe me it's worth it (number 3 like you) !!
As for MPV's we have had citroens........cheap as chips and throw them away when they get full of vomit and McDonalds chips
Shaun
Just to make you feel better here's my "baby" Dominic...... I'm 50 years old and believe me it's worth it (number 3 like you) !!
As for MPV's we have had citroens........cheap as chips and throw them away when they get full of vomit and McDonalds chips
Shaun
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Thanks for the kind comments guy's, much appreciated, especially given the circumstances..
All pm's replied to.
I'm in Midlands, 5min from NEC/M42/M6..
RCW, lol we had some fun when you had your spec c..
Shaun, lol, you know what it's all about then, having kids in your 40's, tut tut..! lmao re vomit ridden throw away McMPV's btw..
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I'm in Midlands, 5min from NEC/M42/M6..
RCW, lol we had some fun when you had your spec c..
Shaun, lol, you know what it's all about then, having kids in your 40's, tut tut..! lmao re vomit ridden throw away McMPV's btw..
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Lol, I just couldn't face breaking any of it at the moment..
All PM's replied and to make it easier for people here's my number:
0778 6142728 but please call at sensible times and no later than 10pm, texts anytime..
PS was going to be putting it up on Pistonheads tonight, but at the moment I'm waiting on several very interested people to get back to me, so I'm saving the effort..
If it ever stops raining I'll get some decent pics of the interior, once I've vac'd it lol..
All PM's replied and to make it easier for people here's my number:
0778 6142728 but please call at sensible times and no later than 10pm, texts anytime..
PS was going to be putting it up on Pistonheads tonight, but at the moment I'm waiting on several very interested people to get back to me, so I'm saving the effort..
If it ever stops raining I'll get some decent pics of the interior, once I've vac'd it lol..
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Awesome car for the money. It won't hang around with that spec.
Pistonheads if you get no joy on here as there will be loads of .............muppets shall we say contacting you.
Pistonheads if you get no joy on here as there will be loads of .............muppets shall we say contacting you.
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Thanks for the kind comments guy's, much appreciated, especially given the circumstances..
All pm's replied to.
I'm in Midlands, 5min from NEC/M42/M6..
RCW, lol we had some fun when you had your spec c..
Shaun, lol, you know what it's all about then, having kids in your 40's, tut tut..! lmao re vomit ridden throw away McMPV's btw..
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I'm in Midlands, 5min from NEC/M42/M6..
RCW, lol we had some fun when you had your spec c..
Shaun, lol, you know what it's all about then, having kids in your 40's, tut tut..! lmao re vomit ridden throw away McMPV's btw..
. Good luck mate, you can still get a VXR mpv, and be sensible but still have the grin factor
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Hmmmmmpppph.. buyer who was to be coming tomorrow has had problems raising the funds..! 
However all is not lost, as I found out yesterday that our new car isn't going to be ready until end of May..!
That would have posed a bit of a problem selling it now, given we only have one car..
I'm therefore taking it off the market for a month or so and will be re-advertising at the end of April/start of May. This way it won't cost me a fortune in car hire and kids shoe leather..
So get your savings together for what has to be the bargain of the year..!
However all is not lost, as I found out yesterday that our new car isn't going to be ready until end of May..!
That would have posed a bit of a problem selling it now, given we only have one car..I'm therefore taking it off the market for a month or so and will be re-advertising at the end of April/start of May. This way it won't cost me a fortune in car hire and kids shoe leather..
So get your savings together for what has to be the bargain of the year..!
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