Engine & Drivetrain:
Ohlins Fixed Perch springs and dampers - adjustable damping (£1800).
Fully rebuilt engine from Area52 Motorsport in May 2021 (metal head gaskets, new seals etc.) £4, 000 (£6, 000 including all the gaskets and pumps etc as pictured in the invoices)
Engine oil & filter changed every 6 months with Millers Nanodrive CFS 10W-50 Fully Synthetic & genuine Subaru black JDM oil filters
The engine has done around 4, 000 miles
Only requires a larger turbo to run near 400hp
SimTek/ Alcatek pro ECU (has a switch for anti lag, but not wired in to the ecu)
Tuned to a conservative 302hp by Area52 Autosport (torque limited to protect the gearbox)
Exedy Clutch £750 (2021)
Upgraded yellow injectors
SARD FPR
Uprated fuel pump
3” turbo back stainless exhaust, heatwrapped headers, Turbo blanket
Front mounted intercooler, pipework coated with heat reflective tape (a bit messy, but functional) (Stock TMIC, IC sprayer kit and tank are all included at full asking)
3D printed intake resonator delete (prototype for FBT, Stock comes with the car)
Baileys dump valve
RamAir intake
Slotted MTEC brake rotors
DS2500 pads
Rebuilt front callipers and new rear brakes (winter 2022)
HKS Turbo timer
A-pillar gauge pod (oil pressure, water temp, boost pressure)
Brand new battery, terminals and starter motor (2023)
Uniroyal Rainsport tyres all round with plenty of life.
Stabiliser end links upgraded
Gas bonnet struts
Viper 480XV Thatcham Catagory 1 Alarm + Remote locking (£400)
JVC Bluetooth stereo, Carazeria door speakers, rear shelf speakers (2023)
MOMO Steering wheel (340mm) and adapter boss
Stock Nardi steering wheel is included
STI optional 5spd short shifter
New genuine gear shift UJ Joint Oem Subaru (2024) - just landed from japan, yet to be fitted
Temp sender (for pod gauges) was replaced following intermittent reading issues, and the main temp sensor (for ecu) was changed while we were there just in case (all genuine Oem Subaru)(2024)
Assorted other maintenance work £2000ish (2021-24)
the entire folder of paperwork will come with the car - dating back to around 2008 when it was first imported to the UK
Spares package:
The car can also come with other assorted spares for the full asking price
Set of Ohlins fully adjustable, height, damping coil overs on tarmac rally springs, with adjustable camber plates (RRP £4, 000+)
These came off the Welsh jr rally champs car, I never fitted them but planned to as part of a now-cancelled ‘rally homage’ overhaul in 2024/ 5
STI top mount intercooler
Thicker rear ARB
Pre-facelift rear lights
IC sprayer tank
Several large tubs/ cases of assorted other bits, turbo gaskets, spare blueprint coil packs, MAFs etc
Bodywork & Exterior
Brand new Kouki rear lights from Subaru Japan (£450) (2023)
JUN front lip
ZeroSports/ M3 style mirrors (standard power mirrors will come with the car)
Additional bonnet intake scoop (great cold air feed. Stock will come with the car also)
Optional STI side skirts and rear bumper extensions fitted
The paintwork isn't great, Best to come to view it before purchase to be sure you are happy with it
PO told me he had both rear arches cut out, fixed and repainted a few years ago, but the colour isn't perfect, and I don't have any proof of this other than some overspray on one of the plastic
Some surface rust appears on the lips, and the paint is discoloured on the rear driver's door where it was blended and buffed back too far. I have further reduced the price of the car another £500 to cover the cost of these repairs - I hadn't got it painted silver as I was planning to get it done in 43c blue as a rally homage build as mentioned above) - though I would recommend a full respray.
I will include a bottle of touch-up paint for the body and wheels
For sale is my beloved classic Impreza STI
This has been looked after with no expenses spared (around £8, 500 of work in the past three years!) and much more in parts.
Reluctantly listing for sale as my garage is being converted, and the family is expanding in September - I’m open to PX with money either way for the right car. * Must be a sporty 4/ 5 door with ISOFIX, ideally a newage Impreza
The car has only had the finest parts used on it and the highest quality servicing items - the engine was rebuilt by Area52 Autosport, and has been looked after by FBTuning under my ownership (expert Impreza specialists - check out reviews online and on the forums).
It recently had its annual full inspection by FBTuning in December 2023, which cost £120, and was given a clean bill of health (this check goes far beyond MOT checks) - Fresh MOT for 2024, not due until March 2025.
The car stops, goes, and turns like a dream, and the sound is simply perfect. It is very fast, with over 300+hp, and weighing around 1250kg, with AWD! The car is tastefully modified, and almost all stock parts are retained and will be included for the full asking price.
I bought this car a few years ago having grown up watching the WRC with my late uncle on every visit - my intention was to keep it forever and turn it into a proper grpA homage car, but as I'm being blessed with kids sooner than anticipated, I simply cant keep it.
If you come for a test ride, as soon as you hear the dump valve and road from the exhaust you will be hooked just as I was - they do not make them like they used to...
The car has all the best brand name parts on it as per the description, it makes all the right sounds, and does all the right things.
The underside is protected by Lanoguard (clear coating, so you can see its great condition!)
The car is only ever run on Shell V-power. You cannot use regular or supermarket fuel!
86, 000km on the clocks, but this main odometer doesn't go up (the trip counter works). I believe the chassis has done less than 120, 000km (75k miles), and the engine has done under 10, 000km (6. 5k miles)
The car was dry-stored in a garage by the PO from 2015-2021 with a blown engine (I believe from antilag abuse) and not driven until the engine rebuild in 2021.
The car has done less than 3, 000km in my ownership since early 2022. I only drive it 10miles to work 1-2x a week when it's dry and take it out on Saturdays & Sundays in summer)
If you have any questions about the car, feel free to reach out to me, and I’ll be happy to answer anything and send pictures over to you. Whatsapp is the best way to reach me.
You are welcome to view the history as it's a clean, well-looked-after car!
Viewings are encouraged, and I’m happy to take people out for test rides in the car so you can see for yourself.
It's priced to sell based on its exterior condition, but it's mechanically lovely! Sort the paint out, and it's a £15, 000+ car!
