Just joined here wanted a classic impreza for years strangely a wagon too :/ . Anyways finally got myself a t plate turbo 2000, i do also own an 270hp Astra Vxr which iv owned for about a year now however front wheel drive and no grip . Not sure on plans for the scooby however it needs to be atleast 300hp for me to feel any benefit from it so any help appreciated Few pics of the impreza and astra sorry

 

First thing would be a full service unless you have paperwork for the cambelt being changed I would get that done with new idlers and adjuster. If you are thinking of a uprated oil pump it is worth doing at the same time, possibly do the water pump aswell as that is run off the cambelt aswell. Then a rolling road run to see what power you have to start with. It will also show any issues that need fixing prior to starting increasing power. Through any local clubs find a reputable tuner to get advise from on the best way to get what you want, also ask on here.

 

Cheers bud, i have been told its had a new belt etc but will be checking anyways to make sure.

 

Were you on vxr forum

 

Yeah mate, still keeping me vxr shes going no where

 

I used to have a stage 4 corsa arctic , that forum was good I thought

 

subarus put there power down a lot better than a front or rear wheel driven car so you don't always have to go mad on power to have a quick capable car , air filter cat back system maybe a sports cat and a sensible remap will give you a very competent car , it will be quicker than the vxr by some distance , and a lot better in the wet , i'm saying that as a fellow vxr owner

 

The Vauxhalls do handle well and are such a nice car to drive is you want a comfortable ride, but can't be doing with fwd. You must go though tyres on that thing, everytime i see a VXR its wheel spinning lol

 

Thinking of going td05 route for the Impreza, and vxr is fine 3rd onwards hahaha useless in 1st and 2nd

 

td05 bit of in the tooth, get a vf35!

My mrs had a vxr was a great car , we traded it when had kids tho for a boring derv

 

The UK spec Subaru's (215bhp) will cost more to get to 300bhp than a JDM version (280 bhp). But a better turbo, filters, exhaust, injectors and a proper remap will get you knocking on the door soon.

The JDM car is better equipped as standard and will only need a remap to get it to were you want. No doubt those with vastly superior brains will be along soon to tell you different, in short Subaru detuned/down specced the UK cars to keep them cheap for us Britishers.