MY04 Subaru WRX (Opinions needed....)

[dingo]

Well here is my "new" baby....a Red MY04 Subaru WRX. :D

It has only 16,000kms (10,000 miles) on the clock, so its basically brand new but with a lower price tag. :D

I bought it last week and picked it up this evening, so only some pics in the dark for now. I will do a proper shoot with the car at some stage.

I have covered 20km so far, and enjoyed every second of it! Once you get this thing above about 3000rpm it just takes off :shock: , obviously not as fast as some of the cars I've been in but for everyday use its enough for me.

Its been a few years since I drove a manual car, so need to get used to it all again - shouldn't take long though. :D

Start off with the custom shot:

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/wrx/wrx(11).jpg

Here are a few pics.....had a problem with linking the high-res from my site so these will have to do. :bah:

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/wrx/wrx(1)small.jpg

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/wrx/wrx(6)small.jpg

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/wrx/wrx(4)small.jpg

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/wrx/wrx(8)small.jpg

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/wrx/wrx(14)small.jpg

[Ghostbat]

Really nice looking scooby you got there Dingo. Looks fantastic in red, very unusual color on wrx:s over here. Congrats man!

[dingo]

Thanks for the comments.

I picked red for exactly the reason mentioned - its RARE! I would also have liked a black one, but they are really hard to find and then keep in good condition.

BTW, the wheels look gold in those pics - but they aren't. :wink:



Any mods planned? I'd go for better suspensions and the gold OZ Prodrive wheels (perfect for the Subaru) on 17in :P ... or even 18in!!

Its going in for a window tint next week (part of the purchase), and then I will lower it at some stage.

Wheels and performance mods will have to wait a bit.....need more $$$.

[TT]

Brillant color! And nice night shots! I am sure you will have plenty of fun with it!

[sikx5]

Nice ride Dingo, Glad to see its what you expected. As long as it puts a smile on your face everytime you hit that right foot. 8)


Also, if your after wheels/suspension, give us a buzz on MSN, ive been doing heaps of research for my baby, we share the same PCD, but different offset, but found heaps of quality stuff at very cheap prices. :mrgreen: :wink:

[|Nuno|]

Contrats dingo. 8) Love the colour too.


By the way, what happened to the Elise? Or what didn't happen, in this case. :P

[dingo]

Also, if your after wheels/suspension, give us a buzz on MSN, ive been doing heaps of research for my baby, we share the same PCD, but different offset, but found heaps of quality stuff at very cheap prices. :mrgreen: :wink:

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. :D



By the way, what happened to the Elise? Or what didn't happen, in this case. :P

Too expensive and impractical for what I need. :wink:

[gucom]

shame u didnt choose an elise :P but as wrx's come and go, this is a nice1...very good pics also :D

[redbaron]

nice car Dingo, as all guys said before; nice colour!!

and only 16.000 km :shock: the former owner must be old or stupid :wink:

[|Nuno|]

By the way, what happened to the Elise? Or what didn't happen, in this case. :P

Too expensive and impractical for what I need. :wink:


Oh, I see... :)

[TransAm]

Congratulations Dingo, hope you are enjoying your new car! 8)

[ARMAN]

OMMFG!!! :P Congrats Dingo!!! You dont see many of them in red, looks cool :P

Bwt, manual gearshift rulez :mrgreen: :wink:

[leo_26782]

Congratulation, You will have lots of fun with this one. The color is great too. Enjoy it :D

[No.1]

Nice car.... i love the colour.

Not too fast, but i suppose tha there is massive potential for upgrades on brakes, suspension etc... when you are ready for them :D

Can you get the PPP - Prodrive performance pack - down under? That might be a possible upgrade 8)

Seems this model - the "old" WRX is going cheap over here. Searching our car supermarkets, you can get one brand new, del. miles for £5k off list price so it works out ~ £16k

Have fun, and i look forward to more pics

[Erez]

:D congrats man!! is an STI ver?
hehehe anyway.. i'm sure you'll have tons of fun with it ;)

[dingo]

Not too fast.....

5.7sec to 100kmh - fast enough. :D



Can you get the PPP - Prodrive performance pack - down under? That might be a possible upgrade 8)



Thanks for the info, I haven't looked into it yet, but gis was also telling me about it. :D

:D congrats man!! is an STI ver?


No, just a standard WRX. The STi would have been even more expensive to buy, and the insurance on them (for a 23yo) is crazy. :wink:

[Erez]

:lol: insurance here for any car if your under 25 is damn crazy.. WRX or STI would be one big kick to balls.. and anyway if you looking to tune it WRX is far better then the STI.. with the money you save you can get it much better then the STI.. :wink:

[gis]

Well as expected mate its dam sexy,if im honest a lot better than i expeted in red as i dont see many,but i like it a lot and you made a good choice which im glad you actually decided to make :P

the pics are great and the red sure does look good in the night time pics.cant wait for some daytime ones aswell.

Congrats on the car dude and have some fun with it as im sure you will.drive safe :wink:

[corpse_grinder0]

nice car! I just love how amazing it looks in red... I just love red....

[SilviaEvo]

ahhhhhhhh Dingo i envy you! i want a WRX but id have to take it in World Rally Blue its just a Subie thing but i love the red on the car as well!!!! hmmmmmmm this leaves Aspen White...

[Banchi105]

Wow. I agree with the others. I really like the wrx in blue, but it looks like a completely different car in red. I guess you just get so used to seeing it in only blue and silver.

Congrats on a unique car!

[ferrarif1fan89]

excellent car, and superb shots as well! it looks best in red or black, IMO.

[ae86_16v]

Great car man!!! My friend has the same thing, a 2003 one. Yeah you really have to revv that sucker to get it going. . . but it sure is fun after the turbos kick in :) .

[dingo]

Well as expected mate its dam sexy,if im honest a lot better than i expeted in red as i dont see many,but i like it a lot and you made a good choice which im glad you actually decided to make :P

the pics are great and the red sure does look good in the night time pics.cant wait for some daytime ones aswell.

Congrats on the car dude and have some fun with it as im sure you will.drive safe :wink:

It was always going to happen, just a matter of time. :wink:

I will probably take some day time pics tomorrow afternoon....finish work early so I will find a nice location somewhere. :D

ahhhhhhhh Dingo i envy you! i want a WRX but id have to take it in World Rally Blue its just a Subie thing ....

but then you are like every second WRX......I need to stand out. :P

. . but it sure is fun after the turbos kick in :) .

I'm sure it was a typo, but it only has one turbo. :wink:

Yep its alot of fun once the action begins.....haven't gone crazy yet but its only a matter of time. :P

[nthfinity]

i love the new car Dingo!!!
red is a delicious color without a doubt :-D and goes great with the gold rims (thats definately not the standard size/style for our WRX)

after driving quite a few of them, i know i love them; and 100% sure you love yours! it just begs to stay above 3500 with no complaints at all :-D

its great to see a 'non blue' WRX here; sure WR Blue looks nice, but i wouldn't buy it (black for me :twisted: )

good work mate

[dingo]

i love the new car Dingo!!!
red is a delicious color without a doubt :-D and goes great with the gold rims (thats definately not the standard size/style for our WRX)

after driving quite a few of them, i know i love them; and 100% sure you love yours! it just begs to stay above 3500 with no complaints at all :-D

its great to see a 'non blue' WRX here; sure WR Blue looks nice, but i wouldn't buy it (black for me :twisted: )

good work mate

Thanks. :D

The wheels are standard, and not gold either - just that dark grey colour. :wink:

I just got back from a 30min blast down some deserted roads - oh what fun!!!! :D I have a feeling the fuel economy is going to shock me when I calculate it - put $55 of 98 Premium (42L) in today so lets see how long that lasts. :P

[dingo]

^^^ a diesel WRX should have been a more reasonable choice :P

well I am not a reasonable guy......and a diesel WRX would be sacralige! :(

[TT]

I read the cursed word, DIESEL, I am out of this topic :fuck:

[Erez]

:lol: hehehe i'm with TT ;) do they even make such a dumb thing?

[dingo]

Heres a short 30sec video I took earlier of the exhaust.....of course its standard at the moment so the boxer rumble is not that audible. :wink:

http://rapidshare.de/files/6476683/WRX_exhaust.WMV.html

:lol: hehehe i'm with TT ;) do they even make such a dumb thing?

No!!!

[Erez]

:lol: good.. cause today with the golf and all who knows!! :lol:

[Schwalbe]

Congrats dingo !!! Your car looks superb in red ! :D

I knew that you had this WRX project for a long time, this is cool you finally received your Scooby. Mission accomplished ! :wink:

It's great too that you received your toy before Christmas ! :x-mas:

[Rex]

Congrat for your new ride. Nice color too ... :)

[callen]

Congrats dingo! WRX is a great car and on my short list of 'too buys' for my first time car. used of course but low miles like yours. great choice IMO! it looks great in red :wink:

[SPEEDCORE]

Congrats on joining the WRX club and a good move picking a Rex over the Lotus :wink:
:D :D :D

I been a member for over 6years now and I still enjoy the experience be it down the shops or a great B road 8)

[saadie]

congrats dingo .. WRX is an excellent option ... thanks for the pics
its awsome in red 8) ... the paint is like new ... was this the second car of the previous owner ....
and btw what hapenned to the holden 8)

[FPVPSI]

Very nice car mate...Congrats, love it in red. A mate of mine has a blue one, also very nice.

now now don't kill too many gas guzzling V8 aussies... :lol:

[stmoritzer]

Congratulation dingo :!:

nice choice! I'm sure you'll have much fun with this car
about the color, personally I'm not convinced of the red, but for sure it's rare.

My first car was a Subary Legacy Station wagon (also in red :wink:, maybe a little darker red), and I drove it till the car was 13 years old (had a small crash on a iced road in the city)... one of the best cars one can have in the mountains :D , with only 100hp I passed everybody on the mountain-pass road in winter, the car was very nice on snow...memories....
back to your new toy
the unique sound of the boxer-engine :P


in the above replies, they where talking about diesel :?: , what's diesel :?

the only diesel I know are

http://images5.theimagehosting.com/diesel.4.jpg

8)

[dingo]

and btw what hapenned to the holden 8)

I've still got it.....luckily we (my brother and I) have 3 car bays so he still has a spot. I haven't touched it since getting the Rex. :D

I will sell it privately soon, just too busy at the moment. :wink:

now now don't kill too many gas guzzling V8 aussies... :lol:

wouldn't dream of it...... :twisted:



in the above replies, they where talking about diesel :?: , what's diesel :?

the only diesel I know are

http://images5.theimagehosting.com/diesel.4.jpg

8)

Thats better! :D

[Wutputt]

Congrats a lot, dude!!

I don't know why but I'm exited for you having a new car. Maybe cause I only just found out about it. It really looks good in red and it's damn rare in that colour. You sure will have a lot of fun with it!!

You really need the following mods :mrgreen::
complete open exhaust to experience the boxer sound will every nerve in your body

a decent BOV to propagate more back fires when lifting off (at leasts if your engine uses a MAF sensor)

STi rear spoiler, just for the looks


As for the night shots, they are great. But the last pic of the rev counter is just superb, definitely wallpaper stuff and worth photo of the month!

[dingo]

The mods will have to wait for awhile, for two reasons:

1. I want to enjoy the car as it is at the moment, the noise from inside is pretty nice once the turbo spools up .

2. $$$$$ :wink:

But they will happen eventually. :D

Thanks for the compliments on the pics.

[dingo]

I had the windows tinted on Friday, just went out then and took some quick pics of the result.

It looks much more "sinister" like this, and with summer approaching it will definately help with keeping it cooler inside. :D

http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/5291/img41052hw.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img41052hw.jpg) http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/3637/img4110copy7jb.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img4110copy7jb.jpg) http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/9830/img4112copy9mg.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img4112copy9mg.jpg)

[sikx5]

looking nice and clean there dingo!!

What % is that tint? looks pretty dark. :D

[dingo]

looking nice and clean there dingo!!



Yeah, I gave it a nice wash this morning - came up nicely. :D



What % is that tint? looks pretty dark. :D

No idea, but its the darkest legal tint if that helps. :)

[saadie]

looking really cool dingo !!
now just sit back and collect money for the exhaust :P and the spoiler :lol: :twisted:

[gis]

Lookin good mate,red witht he dark tints looks good,congrats :D

[Banchi105]

Man, you really take some great looking pictures, Dingo!

Oh yeah - the car looks good too. :)

[Wutputt]

pimp level +1


j/k :D
The car looks more menacing this way! Already any further mods scheduled?

[SilviaEvo]

wow the car looks so badass with the tints in and the fogs on! 8)

[TT]

Definitely cool!

[dingo]

Thanks guys. :D


now just sit back and collect money for the exhaust :P and the spoiler :lol: :twisted:

Unfortunately "sitting back" doesn't make me any money. :P

pimp level +1


j/k :D
The car looks more menacing this way! Already any further mods scheduled?

:fuck:

Probably not - need to save some money again. The tinted windows were included in the purchase price so it didn't cost me anything extra. :wink:

[whiteevo6]

Thanks for the comments.

I picked red for exactly the reason mentioned - its RARE! I would also have liked a black one, but they are really hard to find and then keep in good condition.

BTW, the wheels look gold in those pics - but they aren't. :wink:



Any mods planned? I'd go for better suspensions and the gold OZ Prodrive wheels (perfect for the Subaru) on 17in :P ... or even 18in!!

Its going in for a window tint next week (part of the purchase), and then I will lower it at some stage.

Wheels and performance mods will have to wait a bit.....need more $$$.

Great looking rex, had one myself before the Evo, was a 2001 bug eyed model in black. Look forward to seeing some mods.

John

[dingo]

After 3 months and ~5000kms it was time to spend some money on my baby!

The ride height was really bothering my, especially from side-on it looked like a Landcruiser or something. :bah:

So I just had some King Springs (Low) installed, which dropped it by 30mm all round.....I love it, the ride is still perfectly acceptable but it definately looks more aggressive. :)

Next on the list is a Short Shift kit and/or an exhaust. :D

Here are some before/after shots to see the difference:

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/preview/before(1).jpg
http://www.ozcarsightings.com/preview/after(1).jpg

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/preview/before(2).jpg
http://www.ozcarsightings.com/preview/after(2).jpg

One of the rear springs...
http://www.ozcarsightings.com/preview/spring.jpg

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/preview/after(3).jpg

[nthfinity]

looks like she's ready for her next skyline at night shot ;)

is the handling improved any... or does it feel mostly cosmetic? ... im guessing for the best handling results, various other gemoetries ought to be changed a bit as well... roll center, akerman angle etc.

looks good tho :)

[komotar]

nice touch 8)

defenetley more agressive, I like it very much.

And I think you were a bit harsh on the Landcruiser comment, lol

[stmoritzer]

lowered Landcruiser :mrgreen:

looks very good :good:

[dingo]

is the handling improved any... or does it feel mostly cosmetic? ... im guessing for the best handling results, various other gemoetries ought to be changed a bit as well... roll center, akerman angle etc.



I've only driven it back from the workshop to home, which is busy main roads with 60kmh limit so I haven't tested it properly yet. However it gives a lower centre of mass which should help in the corners I think, with reduced body roll etc.

The car isn't being tracked yet so the impact on the street will be minimal at this stage, so I guess you could say its mainly cosmetic for now. :D



And I think you were a bit harsh on the Landcruiser comment, lol

No, I don't think so. :P

[TT]

Good job and nice idea the before/after pics taken at same location :good:

[corvette97]

Now go and get a perrin exhaust

[gis]

Nice one mate,the car looks great lowered.

Next step with the short shift and exhaust will be great,obviosuly the exhaust has to be the blitz nur spec,lol

[Pehtren]

woow perfect, now just put on some 20" crome pimp rims :mrgreen: ...no joke, or.... :lol:

[dingo]

....obviosuly the exhaust has to be the blitz nur spec,lol

I haven't forgotten you telling me about them, but they are damn loud and not sure if I can live with it everyday.

woow perfect, now just put on some 20" crome pimp rims :mrgreen: ...no joke, or.... :lol:

NO!

Rims will be down the list a bit, since I can't bring myself to spend $2K + on something that doesn't improve the performance of the car in any way. :bah:

Saying that I'm sure I'll do it down the track anyway. :P

[gis]

Id leave the rims as they are personally.improve performance but keep the car lookin stock.

and the blitz to loud? lol im sure most modded exhausts on the impreza are kinda loud.lol thats the nice thing about it :lol:

[sikx5]

Looking good there dingo, But you could of bought some Tein coilovers or likes for $1000-$2000 easily mate.....Are you going to track the rex anytime? kings springs...i dunno...there like monroe and pedders items :|

Very nice choice in suspension there danny, your car must of felt great to drive for sure.

[ARMAN]

Nice you did before/after shots :P Deffinitly looks much better :)

[dingo]

Id leave the rims as they are personally.improve performance but keep the car lookin stock.

and the blitz to loud? lol im sure most modded exhausts on the impreza are kinda loud.lol thats the nice thing about it :lol:

Yeah thats what I'm thinking too, a different rear swaybar is another thing on the list actually - cheap but very effective mod.

As for the exhaust - yes I know thats the point, but I don't want a headache on the 2hr (freeway) drive I regularly do on weekends. :wink:

Looking good there dingo, But you could of bought some Tein coilovers or likes for $1000-$2000 easily mate.....Are you going to track the rex anytime? kings springs...i dunno...there like monroe and pedders items :|


I didn't see a need for coilovers, especially since they cost 2-3 times what I paid to get the car lowered.

Not planning on tracking it yet - too expensive at this stage.

[saadie]

it looks awsome ... congrats dingo 8) 8)

btw nice stretagy ... calling it a landcruiser makes it really hatefull ... but now with the new suspention you can call it a porsche ..... see the difference here ... now you can be alot happier then calling it just a lowered imprezza haha :mrgreen: :fadein:
anyways .. the car really looks awsome 8) 8)

[Pehtren]

woow perfect, now just put on some 20" crome pimp rims :mrgreen: ...no joke, or.... :lol:

NO!

Rims will be down the list a bit, since I can't bring myself to spend $2K + on something that doesn't improve the performance of the car in any way. :bah:

Saying that I'm sure I'll do it down the track anyway. :P

thats cool :P , but if you wanted a real performance you should have bought an STI 8)

[saadie]

cool :P , but if you wanted a real performance you should have bought an STI 8)

he dosnt want 20" chrome wheels .. even if he had the STI .. lol :lol: :mrgreen:

[Pehtren]

cool :P , but if you wanted a real performance you should have bought an STI 8)

he dosnt want 20" chrome wheels .. even if he had the STI .. lol :lol: :mrgreen:

for the 20" crome rims i was joking, but nice golden ones which i see them a lot on imprezas should be really :good: :drool:

[saadie]

those rims only look good on blue imprezzas imo .....
these current rims are golden enough lol :mrgreen:

[Pehtren]

those rims only look good on blue imprezzas imo .....
these current rims are golden enough lol :mrgreen:

i think you have a point :P now i will stop with my bullshit ideas :o

[Wutputt]

It looks a lot better now, certainly in the sig!
No money for other shock absorbers as well? Technically spoken it's always better to do both (expect maybe for you wallet ;))

As for the next mod: go for the exhaust. It really enhances the boxer experience ;)

[dingo]

.....but if you wanted a real performance you should have bought an STI 8)

an STi would've cost me another ~$10K.....with that much money I can make this thing perform better than a standard STi. :wink:

Also, the insurance on an STi is even worse - and I don't like spending money on insurance at all. :)


No money for other shock absorbers as well? Technically spoken it's always better to do both (expect maybe for you wallet ;))



From what I've heard is that if you don't do both, mostly after a year you can replace your springs again because they're worn out...

I've done a bit of reading about this (and spoken to the place I got it done at) and it seems the general consensus is that low (~30mm) springs won't adversely affect the life of the standard shocks.
However if your using Super Low springs (~50mm) then yes it is advisable to change the shocks aswell to avoid wearing them out quicker.

I guess I'll find out...... :)



BTW the sig with the EVO is great.

Thanks, that thing has 360hp in it too.... :shock:

[Pehtren]

BTW the sig with the EVO is great.

Thanks, that thing has 360hp in it too.... :shock:

so its faster :mrgreen: so will you tune it that way (engine and stuff), or just visual, i think the visual is just perfect, i would change the back spoiler :wink:

[Dubai]

My Fav car.... :D

Good choice

[dingo]

BTW the sig with the EVO is great.

Thanks, that thing has 360hp in it too.... :shock:

so its faster :mrgreen: so will you tune it that way (engine and stuff), or just visual, i think the visual is just perfect, i would change the back spoiler :wink:

Yes its definately faster than my car!

I might not go that far (thats 130hp more than mine), but I will make some engine changes over time. :D

Yes I have also thought about changing the rear spoiler, probably to an STi one. :wink:

My Fav car.... :D

Good choice

Thanks, but I'd prefer your Gallardo. :P

[Silvia_Drift]

Nice car and very nice starting mods. Awsome colour too. You should get some rear adjustable multi-link pieces so that you can fix your negative camber in the rear though. That might cause uneven wear on your tires. It would also be good to go with some aftermarket shocks to go with the lower ride height and increased spring rate (I would think). Maybe even pillowball camber plates for the front.

[dingo]

well this really ruined my day, a lack of concentration in the carpark at work and this is the result:

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/preview/ouch.jpg

So it seems the next bunch of money spent on the car won't be for a performance mod, but rather getting it repaired. :bah:

The guys and girls at work had a field day with it - and they even decorated my car with L-plates (for learner drivers) while I was out for lunch. :lol:

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/preview/learner1.jpg

[komotar]

hahahhha

sorry for laughing, but your colleagues have a good sense of humor, LOL

Well, a lesson learned I guess :)

Now go fix your car dude 8)

[dingo]

Don't worry, I found it hilarious too - kind of cheered me up a bit. :)

Anyway, I've booked the car in for next Monday to get fixed - it'll have to be there for 2 days unfortunately. :(

[SPEEDCORE]

ouch, atleast it didnt happen while drifting :P

[ae86_16v]

ouch, atleast it didnt happen while drifting :P

Hahahaha. . .

Yeah, sorry man, didn't mean to laugh at you, but that was a funny comment.

It doesn't look too bad. In fact, that is how most of the cars in San Francisco city look like :( .

[RC45]

Sorry for your pain dingo - but now you can start enjoying your car ;)

Unless your car is locked away in a museum, a daily driver is going to have little ding'o's (couldn't resist :P) and dents now and again - it's always the first one that hurts the most :P

Get her fixed up and back on the road of enjoyment again.

[sameerrao]

Sorry for your pain dingo - but now you can start enjoying your car ;)

Unless your car is locked away in a museum, a daily driver is going to have little ding'o's (couldn't resist :P) and dents now and again - it's always the first one that hurts the most :P

Get her fixed up and back on the road of enjoyment again.

True words that!

I was in a fit of apoplexy when some ass scraped the back of my car 3 years back. Now I am a lot cooler about it.

The other day when I was house hunting, the women of the house backed her SUV into my car. Fortunately only a little bit of paint was scraped off. But I took it more coolly this time. The woman's husband had that priceless look on his face " Oh no the bitch has done it again" :)

[TT]

Sucks big time, but indeed you'll get used to it.. happens every now and then to everybody :D

[leo_26782]

:x :x At least you take it with humour :x :x

I know it is just a car, but it is never great to see that. I hope it won't take too long to fix it...

[stmoritzer]

Sorry to hear that, but as said before, the first dent will arrive sooner or later ... = today :bah: :wink:

[saadie]

damn ... that sux:(.... well it isnt much it will be fixed in no time .... :D
and lmao at that L plate .... good that you arent in uk .... because L is concidered as loooser :P .. hehe :P

[Pehtren]

parking with a handbrake :twisted:

[ARMAN]

Now we can see you really use it :D Get it fixed, you'll forget about it happening in a few weeks/months anyway :wink:

[gis]

Sorry to hear about that dude,but like its been said,shit happens to daily driven cars.i reversed into a wall a few months after passing my test,and touched the front bumper on my fiesta on a wall when parking outside my house,lol and cant forget when the car got keyed.lol

these things happen,but at least your gettin it fixed :D

[dingo]

Thanks guys, it upset me a bit at first (first time I've actually hit something) but I've calmed down now. Its just a shame I have to spend money on something like this, rather than what I want. :)

[saadie]

parking with a handbrake :twisted:

he wouldnt dare :twisted:

[No.1]

Ouch! The car looks perfect otherwise.

Glad to see your getting it sorted ASAP, and i hope it doesn't cost you too much

[dingo]

Ouch! The car looks perfect otherwise.

Glad to see your getting it sorted ASAP, and i hope it doesn't cost you too much

$AU 400 (would've been more if not paying cash) - thats about 170 GBP I think. ;)

[No.1]

Ouch! The car looks perfect otherwise.

Glad to see your getting it sorted ASAP, and i hope it doesn't cost you too much

$AU 400 (would've been more if not paying cash) - thats about 170 GBP I think. ;)

XE.com says 169GBP, but i'll let it slide :wink:

Not a bad price to get the car looking perfect again 8)

[dingo]

I'm more disappointed that I'll be without the car for 2 days actually..... :bah:

[Pehtren]

I'm more disappointed that I'll be without the car for 2 days actually..... :bah:

sory for this, i hope you really will wait 2 days. Some mehanics are really dorks, we had to wait 2 weeks, just that could replace front hood :roll:

[No.1]

I'm more disappointed that I'll be without the car for 2 days actually..... :bah:

sory for this, i hope you really will wait 2 days. Some mehanics are really dorks, we had to wait 2 weeks, just that could replace front hood :roll:

LOL... maybe they had to order the "hood" in :wink:

And two days without a Scooby should make you realise that you shouldn't take such an awesome car for granted :P - only kiddin' - i'm sure every journey is special :)

[Daggernite]

I'm gutted for you, I know how little things can be annoying. You work mates do sound like a funny bunch.

[Pehtren]

I'm more disappointed that I'll be without the car for 2 days actually..... :bah:

sory for this, i hope you really will wait 2 days. Some mehanics are really dorks, we had to wait 2 weeks, just that could replace front hood :roll:

LOL... maybe they had to order the "hood" in :wink:


on the phone they said that they have a new, that they dont have to order it :wink: :roll:

[dingo]

And two days without a Scooby should make you realise that you shouldn't take such an awesome car for granted :P - only kiddin' - i'm sure every journey is special :)

I might be borrowing a mates VW Bora V5 for that time, so I guess I can experience a Euro car and get a comparison. I let him drive the WRX a while back so he owes me one. ;)

[No.1]

I'm more disappointed that I'll be without the car for 2 days actually..... :bah:

sory for this, i hope you really will wait 2 days. Some mehanics are really dorks, we had to wait 2 weeks, just that could replace front hood :roll:

LOL... maybe they had to order the "hood" in :wink:


on the phone they said that they have a new, that they dont have to order it :wink: :roll:

In that case, what a bunch of lazy-ass mechanics they really are



I might be borrowing a mates VW Bora V5 for that time, so I guess I can experience a Euro car and get a comparison. I let him drive the WRX a while back so he owes me one. :wink:

The V5 might be less powerful than your Scooby, but i'm sure it will be an experience - maybe a few piccies if it looks good? :P

[stradale]

Ouch, that's a sad sight...

I fully agree with RC's point of view (champagne, anyone? :wink: ). Get it fixed and enjoy the car knowing that you can't scratch it for the first time anymore.

[ZfrkS62]

ouch, i feel you on that one dingo :( You don't havto get it fixed right away though do you? it doesn't look all that horrible. shop around though and see if you can get it any cheaper.

[dingo]

You don't havto get it fixed right away though do you? it doesn't look all that horrible. shop around though and see if you can get it any cheaper.

I can't stand to look at the car like that, it hurts me so I need to get it fixed asap. ;)

I did try another place but they were $50 more. :bah: My insurance excess is $450 so in anycase I will be paying for the repair out of my own pocket - good to see my $1K+ per year insurance is being utilised! :roll: :bah:

[Wutputt]

I was expecting worse when I was reading "I've hit a wall". Of course it's not nice this happened to you, but those little scratches and dents are part of the daily driving. At least you didn't run over it, like I did :oops:

btw, your colleagues have a great sense of humour ;)

[dingo]

I actually drove around with the L-plates for 1-2 days just for fun, definately got a few strange looks. :lol: The panel beater thought it was hilarious too.....

[TransAm]

ding'o's hehe

Yeah it could have been much worse, as I was expecting it to be when I saw the topic title.

Just dont do the same thing twice and hit the car in the same way at the same location and do the same damage (after having it repaired from the first time.

That's what I did :oops:

(RD350, rear light lens, Sainsburys car park x2, 1994)

[04RCSTI]

Niiice car Dingo, Love the color because not too many people have it. Some nice pictures as well.

Exhaust, intake and AP + good tune and you will be very happy :)

STI Splitters + V-limited, clear the headlights and debadge and you will have one SEXY car haha. Good luck

The Drop Looks good, as for the Short shift kit, I'd wait a bit on that and get something like a COBB Lightened pulley instead. If youre gonna get the SS kit, get the COBB one, my friend has one and its beautiful, not to mention it feels great. Dont forget to get bushings too!!

[dingo]

Thanks for the comments 04RCSTI, an exhaust is definately the next thing on my list - I wanna hear the rumble. :D

In the meantime here is what I spent my weekend on - painting the brake calipers red. :D Its something I've wanted to do from the start since its a cheap mod (~$20) that looks great IMO, so I finally had the time and did it.

As usual here are some pics (take note of the blue sky TT :P ):

Before:
http://www.ozcarsightings.com/brakes1.jpg

After (I'll probably go over the "SUBARU" lettering in white at a later stage):
http://www.ozcarsightings.com/brakes2.jpg

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/brakes3.jpg

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/brakes4.jpg

[ZfrkS62]

looks good dingo. Hopefully the paint won't hinder the heat dissipation from the caliper.

on a side note, i dont mean to nitpick, but from a safety standpoint, you really ought to invest in a set of jack stands. Those wood blocks may look sturdy, but it may not take much to knock the car off of them. And i am sure i speak for alot of us when i say i'd ate to log on and see a thread about how your car fell on your leg during a brake job :|

[dingo]

looks good dingo. Hopefully the paint won't hinder the heat dissipation from the caliper.



I used special brake caliper paint so I hope it won't be a problem....



on a side note, i dont mean to nitpick, but from a safety standpoint, you really ought to invest in a set of jack stands. Those wood blocks may look sturdy, but it may not take much to knock the car off of them. And i am sure i speak for alot of us when i say i'd ate to log on and see a thread about how your car fell on your leg during a brake job :|

I know you are right - it is something I will do.

I was however very careful and made sure I didn't have my legs (or other body parts) under the car at any stage. :)

[Pehtren]

its sure looks better than before 8)

[sikx5]

very neat mod mate, im doing the same thing, red calipers, but painting the celica letters on the calipers white.

It would look great if you painted the subaru letters in white, similar to the brembo style :mrgreen:

[dingo]

It would look great if you painted the subaru letters in white, similar to the brembo style :mrgreen:

I'll qoute myself:



.......

After (I'll probably go over the "SUBARU" lettering in white at a later stage):

......

[sikx5]

Ahh i see, I keep missing bits of posts, didnt see that inbetween the pics, sorry. Ive been doing that a bit lately :|

[gis]

Looks good mate.so exhaust is next.your gonna love that :D

[dingo]

Ahh i see, I keep missing bits of posts, didnt see that inbetween the pics, sorry. Ive been doing that a bit lately :|

It's ok, I know you're getting old..... ;)

Looks good mate.so exhaust is next.your gonna love that :D

Yep, not sure if at this stage I'll just go for the muffler (just for the sound) or a full exhaust system.

If I decide on a full exhaust I'm looking at an Xforce system.

[dingo]

What's next then? some gold 18in OZ Prodrive wheels?? :wink:



Nah, I find it really hard to consider spending $2-3K (or more) on a set of wheels which don't help the performance in any way - although they do obviously look cool.

If I do it eventually (and I'm sure I will) they won't be gold though, something like this would be nice:

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/volk.jpg



BTW, what I really like of this thread are your constant updates, even if they're 'only' a painted brake calliper - it's like watching a baby while she grows up! :wink:

Thanks, glad you appreciate it. :D

[leo_26782]

Nice choice. But what about that: http://www.swisscarsightings.com/asphaltechoctobre2005/Subaru%20Impreza%20GT%20006.jpg Try to imagine it clean, it's just wonderfull :D

[dingo]

I realise low profile tyres will give me a harsher ride, but I think I could live with it. Anyway new rims won't be happening that soon......

Nice choice. But what about that: http://www.swisscarsightings.com/asphaltechoctobre2005/Subaru%20Impreza%20GT%20006.jpg Try to imagine it clean, it's just wonderfull :D

They sure do look good, now you just need red brake calipers behind them. :P

[sikx5]

I would go the full Exhuast system mate, the HP imporvement will be well worth it.

And Oz racing superleggas are beautiful wheels dude, and you are very lucky you have a common offset and stud pattern, there is a great variety of wheels for you on the market, give us a buzz on msn, i have plenty of links for good prices on the OZ racing rim and Jap ones. Ive got 40 profile tyres, they are harsh, but if i wanted comfortable, i would have bought a BMW :mrgreen:

[leo_26782]

The best wheels to fit on your car would actually be the OZ Superturismo, IMO there hasn't been nicer wheels ever, and it fits the Impreza very well. Unfortunately, I could have it in grey, so I went for some others.

Nice choice. But what about that: http://www.swisscarsightings.com/asphaltechoctobre2005/Subaru%20Impreza%20GT%20006.jpg Try to imagine it clean, it's just wonderfull :D

They sure do look good, now you just need red brake calipers behind them. :P

I'd first need to put nome bigger brakes behind them, as it just looks ridiculous now :oops: However, then my winter wheels would fit, so I don't know what to do :|

[dingo]

New muffler fitted today, couldn't hold off any longer - I need to hear my car! :D

I went for something subtle, as I didn't want it being too loud and also I hate those 6" tips you see on many WRX's.

Overall I am very happy with it, a nice boxer rumble when you accelerate but nice and smooth at highway speeds (i.e. no droning).

Here are two short vids:

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/WRX_driveby.WMV (3Mb)

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/revving.WMV (1.9Mb)


http://www.ozcarsightings.com/preview/exhaust1.jpg
http://www.ozcarsightings.com/preview/exhaust2.jpg

Now funny thing happened, I was driving around this empty carpark while my brother filmed, then the cops turn up. He asked "Whats the story boys?" so I just told him the situation, then he told me this is a carpark and not a racetrack.....seriously I was just doing slow drivebys, no faster than anyone else would in a carpark.

She asked what I intended to do with the video - "I think I'll watch it when I get home".....so it won't go on the internet?........"No, of course not!" :lol:

He seemed to accept it and then proceeded to ask what the exhaust cost and crap like that. Then the female cop butted in and said I'll get alot of attention from the cops - to which I replied "if I don't break the law I have nothing to worry about".......that brought a smile and off they went.

[saadie]

lol .... pigs :mrgreen: ... funny thing .... cops arent always that nice :D

just downloaded the vids .. your car sounds really nice .... 8) congrats

[sikx5]

Sounds nice dingo, very quite and subtle but still has that boxer note.
Did you do any pipe work at all? or just the a new muffler?

You should have gone for the twin tips, it looks odd with a tiny single coming out, but the sound is quite nice 8)

[dutchmasterflex]

Sounds great! I like the subtle look too..

Got any photos of the car at the place where you filmed the revving video? Looks like a nice view ;)

[TT]

Well done! And good idea to go for a pretty tiny one! First off, you will still recognize your car when parken with other red WRX with big exhaust fitted ;) and well, it looks good :D
A guy I know followed the same route for his Mustang: he got some free pipes which sound wicked but are basically smaller than the standard items (the tips at least)

[dingo]

Got any photos of the car at the place where you filmed the revving video? Looks like a nice view ;)

The photo I posted above is in that same spot just facing the other way.....sun was a problem so no pics overlooking the water. Another time though.... ;)


Did you do any pipe work at all? or just the a new muffler?



just the muffler at this stage, wasn't ready to spend big $$$ on a full exhaust but I needed the sound so this was the best option for me. :D


A guy I know followed the same route for his Mustang: he got some free pipes which sound wicked but are basically smaller than the standard items (the tips at least)

Yep, its a great way to go IMO.

My friend who dropped me off to pickup my car has a VW V5 Bora and he enquired about a system for his car. What he plans to get includes a tip that isn't even visible from the back, it faces down but sits behind the bumper.

I still like to see the exhaust but to each his own I guess....

[Pehtren]

The sound is pretty nice, any more vids to the limit :twisted: ..oh yeah the cops :lol:

[gis]

Nice choice mate,glad you finally got the noise,lol it sounds good and not crazy loud but loud enough to hear the yummy boxer noise. :D

more vids would be cool,im interested to hear it from the inside of the car,maybe a speedo shot aswell :D

anyway,congrats on the new mod :wink:

[dingo]

Don't worry more vids to come, I took one yesterday going through a tunnel - but it didn't work out too well. I just got my camera mount so I need to play around with it to get the best angle, plus close the windows this time. :)

[spanky]

Nice exhaust and nice sound too! :good:

I agree with Dani as some of those exhaust tips are big enough to fit a cat in!

Subtle but ya know that sound anywhere!

[XyKo]

I have a Borla Header and Stromung Dual Tip on my 99 2.5RS and the sound is just awesome. That boxer sound when entering the freeway with the pedal down.

Anyways, the car is going into the shop 2 weeks from now to get an engine swap. Putting in a 05 USDM STI engine and 6spd tranny. The shop is charging me an extra $500 for the 05 Dash, cluster, and steering wheel. Can't wait for my tax refund to come back!

[ARMAN]

Nice sound Dingo :P Those boxers sound tremendowsly beautiful imo :)

Now change the wheels :mrgreen: jk

[spanky]

Now change the wheels jk


Yeah how about some 20x8 spinners :wink:

[04RCSTI]

dingo car looks great yet again.

The purpose of those "6 inch" exhaust is to minimize backpressure into the turbo system. A free flowing exhaust is a happy exhaust with propper tunning. Otherwise you will throw CEL's everywhere hehe and get boost creep, Im sure youre well aware of that though.

Car looks awesome, calipers look good too! ce28n's would be nice huh. hahaha

[dingo]

Yeah I'm not disputing the purpose of the huge exhausts, just that they don't look all that great IMO......but its a compromise that you need to make I suppose if you want big power. :)

[Wutputt]

Finally a new exhaust, or at least the muffler. Must be a big improvement and still looks neat!

[coombsie66]

dingo car looks great yet again.

The purpose of those "6 inch" exhaust is to minimize backpressure into the turbo system. A free flowing exhaust is a happy exhaust with propper tunning. Otherwise you will throw CEL's everywhere hehe and get boost creep, Im sure youre well aware of that though.

Car looks awesome, calipers look good too! ce28n's would be nice huh. hahaha

You wont minimise back pressure by going any larger than 3" diameter on a modded road car, (other than ridiculous power turbo cars 700+ bhp), and there are a hell of a lot of systems on the market that have 3" diameter tubing the entire way, including the perf in the scilencer and then weld a 6" diameter tail pipe on the end, which does precisely bugger all other than look stupid!
And a 'free flowing' exhaust on an otherwise standard turbo set up isnt always the best thing, as the boost on spool up will probably spike higher, and unless your ECU has WOT Lambda closed loop control, which i doubt, you get some nice lean burning!

[dingo]

Well after a few hassles I finally fitted my new 18" wheels/tyres this morning, nothing like doing something yourself. :P

I've always wanted black/chrome lip wheels, just think they make a car look aggresive! I have to say I'm happy with the result, let me know what you think...

Next on the list is a rear swaybar (22mm adjustable), and Ferodo DS2500 pads and maybe slotted rotors (fronts).

Click for high-res

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/wheels1small.jpg (http://www.ozcarsightings.com/wheels1big.jpg)

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/wheels2small.jpg (http://www.ozcarsightings.com/wheels2big.jpg)

[TT]

Big thumbs up! Fucking sexy :!:

[Erez]

:P looks just like the chop i did ;) looks good ;) congrats man :good:

[dingo]

^ yes thanks again for that, you (and the other chop) were the deciding factor. ;)

[MartijnGizmo]

Wow, what an improvement, excellent looks!

[SilviaEvo]

wow dingo that looks brilliant i love black wheels

[Darkel]

I've never posted here before but let me say congrats for your car ! Originally a nice looking ride and yet your tasty mods made it even better :D

[komotar]

nice indeed!

Great addition!

Thx for these, first pic is my wallpaper, mean looking wheels 8)

[dingo]

looks nice, what tiresize?

225/40/R18 front and rear.

[No.1]

looks great - didn't think the black/chrome would suit the red, but it definitely stands out. :good:

[Daggernite]

Looks unique, and definatly in a good way. Looks really nice.

[dingo]

Looks unique, and definatly in a good way. Looks really nice.

that was another reason I went for this look, I don't want to look like every other Rex on the street.

We have a big cruise tomorrow (~100 WRX's expected) - and I better be the only one with red paint/black wheels! :P

[SPEEDCORE]

Wow, they do look good esp with the chrome.

What brand are they? :wink:

[leo_26782]

Great work :shock: I am not a fan of black/grey on red, it is stunning :D

But you still have to switch to a real rear wing :wink:

[stmoritzer]

fucking amazing wheels, congrats dingo!
I already mentioned that red is not my favourite color for a WRX, but with this new rims, wow, sexy look :twisted:

[dingo]

Thanks everyone!



What brand are they? :wink:

Haha, nice try......PM me if you really need to know. ;)

(there is a story behind this question/response - if others are wondering)



But you still have to switch to a real rear wing :wink:

I want one but they cost around $800 - crazy just for a wing.

[TT]

Just dump the stock one, sell it for a couple of hundreads and your balance will be +200 instead of -800 and you'll also save some kg ;)

[dingo]

I didn't look at it that way....

I already had a buyer for the stock wheels at $775 but that fell through, so now I will re-advertise them for $850. ;)

[TT]

So weird... here every user would keep them for winter tires :D but you have no such thing as winter down there LMAO :D

[gis]

it looks as good as i thought..and thats dam sexy.very impressed with that mate.good job :D

[Erez]

So weird... here every user would keep them for winter tires :D but you have no such thing as winter down there LMAO :D

the whole concept of winter tires is still weird to me too :lol:
here winter just means a little rain.. :lol:

[sikx5]

Far out! Now that is tasteful mate. Black rims on red cars always make them look aggresive. With that chrome lip too, nice touch.

Are these the rims you were talking about on F-chat? are you using the spacers?

[dingo]

^ yes those rims, and I'm using the 5mm spacers on the fronts.

I rang my insurance company and listed the wheels/spacers as mods (and had my premium adjusted - i.e. UP :P ) and they didn't have a prob - so its all in writing. ;)

[04RCSTI]

save up and get the hotchkis competition setup...25.4 front and adjustable 25.4 rear with 150%, 175% and 200% stiffer than stock settings. If you want a cusco adjustable 22-24mm rear with endlinks I may be selling mine soon. I'm not sure if it will fit your car but its a good option if it does.

Those wheels are not my thing, but they look cool wit the black and the red. You still need something else though...I think its a front lip but I cant quite put my finger on what it is. looking good, why didnt you clear the whole headlight..looks kinda weird.

[dingo]

save up and get the hotchkis competition setup...25.4 front and adjustable 25.4 rear with 150%, 175% and 200% stiffer than stock settings. If you want a cusco adjustable 22-24mm rear with endlinks I may be selling mine soon. I'm not sure if it will fit your car but its a good option if it does.

Those wheels are not my thing, but they look cool wit the black and the red. You still need something else though...I think its a front lip but I cant quite put my finger on what it is. looking good, why didnt you clear the whole headlight..looks kinda weird.

Geez give me some time, I can't do everything to the car in one go.....not made of money. ;)

I fear buying the bar from you would mean huge postage costs making it not worthwhile.... :bah:

[dingo]

Looks nice - and definitely... different than the 90% of other Imprezas out there :D

But - I don't like the chrome lip around the wheel :? actually I don't like chrome at all... :wink:

Full black would have been better IMO, and would have suited the red Rex much better IMO... although I would have gone for some nice golden Speedline wheels in 18in size... from the very beggining :P

Anyway - the visual impact is quite good actually... and overall it doesn't look that bad afterall :wink:

I don't like you anymore....... :P

The thing is it isn't actually chrome, just a polished lip......can't stand chrome myself either. Its the same thing you see on many modified late model Lambos, basically I'm trying to make myself feel like I'm in a Lambo. :lol:

[spanky]

Looks great dingo ole boy! Black on Red like everyone said looks killa!

Look forward to your next modification dinnnngo..

So what are you planning to do next then?

[taygunho]

Black rims looks good on your red WRX. Nice rims dingo.

[dingo]

So what are you planning to do next then?

As I said in a previous post I want to get an adjustable rear swaybar and then Ferodo pads/DBA slotted rotors.

Cosmetically all I want now is STi splitters so I can fit a CF lip, and maybe a STi rear wing. :D

basically I'm trying to make myself feel like I'm in a Lambo. :lol:

LMAO! :D

What about putting a huge "raging bull" sticker in your bonet or something?? :wink:

I could say goodbye to all the people I've met who own real Lambos, no more rides for me. :P

[dingo]

Well I bought a new custom made 3" full turbo back exhaust system today, free up some extra power!!!! :twisted: I will also get the ECU remapped once its all fitted, just sitting in my lounge at the moment.

Hopefully it will be fitted this weekend so I'll post some pics of it on the car and a short video clip. :D

Now I will have the big exhaust tip I was teasing earlier, but in the end if I want to go faster I need it......performance is more important than looks in this case. ;)

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2820/tbe8ii.th.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tbe8ii.jpg)

[Daggernite]

Good stuff! Your scooby continues to get im proved visually and mechanically. I like your style. Im sure it will look and sound great, I look forward to your video. Also let us know just how much it improves your car. :)

[MartijnGizmo]

dingo, you sound like a ricer. :D "I need a bigger exhausttip to go faster!" :lol: j/k


Can't wait to see/hear a video!

[gis]

ohhhh very tasty,cant wait to see it when its fitted,and make a good video,sound from outside and inside of the car pleeeease :D

[dingo]

I'm dropping the car off in about 2hrs to get it fitted, so should have some footage later today. ;)

[saadie]

^^ coOl :)..

when are the big intakes side vents decals air scoop stickers vinyls 20 inchers spinners chrome parts bigg wing transparent gheto lights comming

say never .. say NEVER :| :spaz: :argue: :2gunfire: :snipersmile: :slap:

[dingo]

umm, what makes you think I'd get stuff like that?

Nothing on the car so far indicates I'd do that.....

[saadie]

you could've said 'never' .. and eveything would be just fine :) :P




hehe ... just messing :mrgreen:

[Erez]

i was sure you said you dont like the 3" systems.. anyways.. i do.. ;) and WRX's \ STi's sounds amazing with those.. congrats.. i'm waiting for some vids ;) :good:

[dingo]

Pics and a short video (more to come when I get time)

Video (through a tunnel) - http://www.ozcarsightings.com/new_exhaust.WMV

I'm loving the sound of the new exhaust, much louder down low which is a nice thing....scaring the neighbours though. :P There is also a noticeable improvement performance wise, more responsive down low and also 3rd/4th seem "livelier" - haven't given it a proper "workout" yet though. :D

Take note of the rice stickers saadie..... :P

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/zorst2.jpg
http://www.ozcarsightings.com/zorst.jpg
http://www.ozcarsightings.com/zorst1.jpg

[LotusGT1]

Stickers are cheesy, rest looks good :P

[dingo]

hey if they (the pigs) are good enough to be on Solbergs WRC car then they're good enough for me..... ;)

[gis]

Looks awesome mate,lovin the look of the exhaust on the car and the sound as expected is great :D

[Daggernite]

Nice sound, also the pigs are a must have for any subaru owning WRC fan :D

[ARMAN]

Oh great you have incar camera installed :P Now you can make some track videos :wink: Sound nice, I would love to see/hear it in a gear one lower than it was in video thou :twisted:
Looks very nice :good: :P

[TT]

Always loved that sort of exhausts. the way they are installed (sort of a diagonal, upward line) gives them some sort of amateurish yet professional looking feel :good:

Your car is better and better, indeed gorgeous.. What's next?

[dingo]

Oh great you have incar camera installed :P Now you can make some track videos :wink: Sound nice, I would love to see/hear it in a gear one lower than it was in video thou :twisted:
Looks very nice :good: :P

Yeah that was in 3rd/4th, much better in 2nd. :D I will be doing another trackday/motorkhana day soon hopefully so I'll get some footage then. ;)



Your car is better and better, indeed gorgeous.. What's next?

I need to get the ECU remapped/tuned to get the most out of the new breathing capabilities of the exhaust, so that will happen this week hopefully.

Then I really need to get this rear swaybar I keep talking about.....after that I will see what happens. :D

[MartijnGizmo]

STI spoiler. :P


Looks and sounds good dingo!

[ARMAN]

^^ thats what I thought, dont you like the looks of STI wing? IMHO its the only wing that fits Scooby, gives it a real rally looks wich is basically what Impeza is.

Cant wait for some track action :P

[Erez]

8) 8) 8)

[dingo]

Nice, but dude, DEBADGE it! ;)

Alot of people seem to be doing it but I like the badges, breaks up all the red (lights and paint) at the rear. ;)

[gis]

exactly how it is now is perfect.badges and all :D

just wondering,the badge on the right side of the back,i know it says AWD but what else above it? the WRX's here dont seem to have that badge on them,not that i seen anyway

[dingo]

just wondering,the badge on the right side of the back,i know it says AWD but what else above it? the WRX's here dont seem to have that badge on them,not that i seen anyway

"Symmetrical" :D

[spanky]

Nice Zorst Dingo. 8) Always liked the sound of the Rex's!

... Hey is there a curb scratch on the top of your front drivers side wheel or is it just the photo

[dingo]

... Hey is there a curb scratch on the top of your front drivers side wheel or is it just the photo

:shock:

I just went downstairs to check but everything is fine, must just be something in the photo (lighting).

[saadie]

^^ hahah that scared you :P

[Wutputt]

Great upgrade! But could you reupload the vid? Cause I want to hear it :P

[dingo]

Here is the original tunnel vid - www.ozcarsightings.com/incar_tunnel.WMV

A new one from this morning, me trying to be a WRC star on the red dirt roads - can hear me bouncing off the limiter :P - www.ozcarsightings.com/Dingo_WRC_Wannabe.WMV (2.4Mb)

^ Keep an eye out for the wildlife just before I come into view on the return run. :shock:

More to come from this morning aswell......

[TopGearNL]

WOW nice sound Dingo 8)

[Mopsdrops]

NICE !! I love the 'Dingo WRC Wannabe' video :P looks nice, sounds nice and goes nice 8)

[Wutputt]

The gravel road vid is just so cool. Now that I've heard it: it's a big improvement. One can hear the true boxer sound far better now!

Great mod :good:

[saadie]

nice sound :)
love the offroad video lol ... you look sooo happy in it :P :lol: :lol:

[ARMAN]

cool :P the sound it fabulos Dingo :wink:

[gis]

the new video si great mate,love the sound.more vids more vids more vids :D

[dingo]

Couple more vids:

More dirt road rallystar action - www.ozcarsightings.com/Dingo_WRC.WMV (1.9Mb)

In-car accelerating up to ~240kmh (this is obviously fake and I never actually went above the speed limit, if proven otherwise it wasn't me or my car in this video) - www.ozcarsightings.com/Dingo_240kmh.WMV (5.1Mb)

[No.1]

fantastic videos dingo.

The 240km/h one was done in the Outback... right... :wink:

Love the dirt track that you found too - i suppose places like that are more easily come across in Oz with its sparse population. I'd love to blat down a track like that (it was pretty wide and from what i can see, well-sighted) 8)

[dingo]

The 240km/h one was done in the Outback... right... :wink:



Didn't think of that, but yes you are right. :P



Love the dirt track that you found too - i suppose places like that are more easily come across in Oz with its sparse population. I'd love to blat down a track like that (it was pretty wide and from what i can see, well-sighted) 8)

yeah pretty common if you drive about an hour from Perth, these are the roads that Rally Australia (the WRC round) are run on so its perfect for it. :D

Will probably head down there again next weekend, SO much fun!

[MartijnGizmo]

Nice vids, sounds great!

[gis]

cool vids mate,sound is fantastic :D

[dingo]

Well I got the ECU retuned/remapped tonight to suit the new mods (exhaust and also a Samco silicone y-pipe), and generally make it more aggressive.

I'm now peaking at 16psi of boost (~1.1bar), and its all available by 3200rpm which is a big improvement over stock. You can feel boost coming on at around 2500rpm which is a good ~700rpm earlier than before. I haven't given it a proper test yet so I'll see how it goes tomorrow. I will run it like this for awhile to see how the car likes it and then if safe to do so push it a bit further. :D

Saturday I have another trackday (autokhana) day with all these improvements (last one I did was without exhaust/y-pipe/ECU) so it should be interesting. I'll get some in-car footage and post it up.

[04RCSTI]

Dingo, your car has definately progressed nicely since the last time I was around here!

[gis]

sounds good mate,cant wait for the trackday vids.are you going to get it on a dyno to see what power your pushing now? what are you expecting? 250-260hp?

[dingo]

Thanks guys.

A few of us are planning a group dyno day so hopefully that will happen soon. The guy who tuned it thought around 270-280hp (about 230 stock) so I'd be happy with something in that range.

Getting a decent wheel alignment and some negative camber tomorrow aswell, should help out in the handling department.

Looking forward to the trackday now and try all this stuff out properly, forecast is for a bit of rain (honestly) so that should make things interesting.

[dingo]

Sorry no trackday vids, my camera fucked up somehow which meant they turned out like crap (over exposed for some reason). :?

Nice nice car you have Dingo - the 240kmh top-speed vid looks nice - I like the sound... but the road looks full of bumps for a proper top-speed run :?



Its the best road I could fine on the day where i knew there wouldn't be any cops.... ;)

However, I know have a radar detector (already saved me twice) so I'll be able to do it somewhere better next time. :D

[spanky]

I know have a radar detector (already saved me twice)


Just dont let the cops catch you with it or the fine is something like $1000! :x

[dingo]

I know have a radar detector (already saved me twice)


Just dont let the cops catch you with it or the fine is something like $1000! :x

They are legal in WA, unlike the rest of Australia.....so they can't do a thing about it. ;)

[dingo]

Spent about 4hrs on the dyno tonight with "my tuner" to get everything right, very happy with the final result (more to go though). :twisted:

A stock 2004 WRX makes about 176hp at the wheels, so this is nearly a 30% improvement.....or about 290hp at the flywheel.

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/temp/dyno_plot_jw.jpg

[gis]

Pretty good result there mate,bet your pleased :D its good considering you spent less than $1000 on performance mods......right?

so whats next? keepin it as it is for a while?

[dingo]

VERY pleased for the amount of $$$ I have put in, only the exhaust and y-pipe engine-wise.....bit over $1K gis.

I was talking with the guys tonight and they are slowly convincing me to get a new turbo (VF35) and STi injectors and easily net 280-290hp ATW (so another 25-30% gain)....we'll see.

[gis]

lol im pretty sure it wont take much convincing,i say giv it a couple weeks before you decide "yea i want a bigger turbo" lol

congrats with the results so far dude,yet another great result for one of the nicest WRX's i seen :D

[dingo]

Impressive numbers considering you've only modded it a bit (exhaust, ecu)... :wink: 290hp is STi territory! :twisted: what's next?

A stock STi has 206kW (276hp) in Australia. :twisted:

Next step will be an aftermarket filter/intake which allows me a retune with slightly more boost (currently 1.1bar/16psi), should be good enough to crack 300hp.

Then bigger brakes and "handling mods" would be a good idea I suppose....

[dingo]

After getting some more power it was time for a visual improvement, I got myself the fog light covers and side splitters then to top it off a sexxxxxxxxxxxxy carbon fibre front lip (bloody expensive!!).

I love how it has toughened up the look at the front of the car, has a much better stance/presence now. :D The covers and splitters don't come in red (no red STi's in Oz) so I had to get them painted....so an extra cost unfortunately.

Before anyone mentions it, I am looking for a suitable spoiler....want something different.

http://serv1.imagehigh.com/imgss/3944799_lip1.jpg

http://serv1.imagehigh.com/imgss/3944801_lip2.jpg

http://serv1.imagehigh.com/imgss/3944802_lip3.jpg

[sentra_dude]

Ohhh, looking good dingo! :D 8)

Very nice pics, and awesome looking WRX you have; espeically with your power upgrades. Btw, a new turbo sounds like an excellent idea! :twisted: :P

[Zot09]

Nice addition!

[dingo]

Oh I forgot to mention the headlight indicators have also been cleared, that triangular shape orange bit was removed and I put clear globes in. Check previous pics to see what I mean. ;) Only a small thing but it cleans the front up a bit.

Thanks guys!

[gis]

Lookin good mate,your car gets better every update you do.what kinda spoiler are you after?

[T-Bird]

I personally think the cars look better with no wing on the back or just one of those little lip spoilers. otherwise I am really liking the car mate.

[ZondaC12]

Lucky man, great car! :wink:

[TopGearNL]

Looks great Dingo !

I agree with Dani on the wing, go for the STI one, if you have a big wallet go for it in carbon fibre :twisted:

[gis]

if u wanna be a bit different than the regular WRX and STI wing ive always liked the S204 impreza's rear wing

[TT]

Dang, your Preza looks every day cooler :good:

[dingo]

if u wanna be a bit different than the regular WRX and STI wing ive always liked the S204 impreza's rear wing

yep I've thought about that one, just not sure if its available here and if I need to get it overseas it will be damn expensive. :bah:

[gis]

i did find a place not long ago that sold it here,maybe i can help you out with shipping in some way?

[dingo]

i did find a place not long ago that sold it here,maybe i can help you out with shipping in some way?

Thanks for the offer, i'll keep it in mind. ;)

[Daggernite]

Oh yes, nice visuals there dingo. The only thing I never liked about the WRX was them round fog lights, now you sorted that out. Love your style and what your doing with your WRX,

[Wutputt]

mmmmmmmmmmmm ... carbon fibre .... rrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

:D

Nice little updates you made to your car. But watch out for speed bumps now, you don't want to ruin your front lip!

[dingo]

Nice little updates you made to your car. But watch out for speed bumps now, you don't want to ruin your front lip!

yes it is a bit of a problem but all part of the fun. :P

I went to my parents house today and had ALOT of trouble getting onto their driveway off the road, ended up reversing in.....just before they abused me for wasting even more money on the car. :lol:

[TopGearNL]

Be careful with your nice car Dingo, would be a shame :mrgreen:

As for your parents, who hasn't got that problem about saying not to waste your money on stuff you really like doing :wink:

[dingo]

Well the lip has got a few scrapes since I put it on, all underneath so you can't see it luckily...

Here is a small 20sec video I made of the exhaust today, its making nice pops at the moment so I thought I should capture it.

http://www.ozcarsightings.com/temp/wrx_pops.WMV

[gis]

sounds good mate,more vids please :D

[dingo]

well I have some major engine mods coming up, but unfortunately anti-lag (flames) isn't one of them....just not worth risking your engine for being able to showoff with flames every now and then. :bah:

[TopGearNL]

well I have some major engine mods coming up, but unfortunately anti-lag (flames) isn't one of them....just not worth risking your engine for being able to showoff with flames every now and then. :bah:

Wouldn't do the flames Dingo, like you say things can go wrong and its not worth taking the risk :bah:

[dutchmasterflex]

It's not just for flames.. But I guess if you aren't really racing people and just want to show off the car, then the anti lag system would just hurt the reliability..

[dingo]

It's not just for flames.. But I guess if you aren't really racing people and just want to show off the car, then the anti lag system would just hurt the reliability..

I know, but that is the main reason people get it for road-cars, its real purpose is more for racing applications.

I mean everytime I'm in a mates car that has it I feel like getting it too, but the head says no. :D

[corvette97]

hey dude! your car looks awesome!!!

im still thinking wether to get a 2005 wrx or a 2004 leon,

i just have a question how many kms per galon are you getting with the current mods?

[Erez]

8) looking good mate 8)

[MartijnGizmo]

I missed the last update, looks great with the new stuff! 8)

[dingo]

hey dude! your car looks awesome!!!

im still thinking wether to get a 2005 wrx or a 2004 leon,

i just have a question how many kms per galon are you getting with the current mods?

Get a WRX, you won't regret it. I had a few other cars on my mind when buying and I'm so happy I went with this car.

With the current mods I get use about 11L/100km, which is about 22 MPG according to the online convertors. It is actually still very similar to stock, thanks to great work by my tuner.

[sameerrao]

The CF lip looks good contrasted with the red - dont paint over it.