Impreza STI RA from Germany

[mr.shibby]

Hi,
i got through the intro section so i thought i should show some pics of my car, because that´s why we´re all here.. cars...

Here are some pics of my Impreza STI RA :

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/3322362719_f316d1fa72_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3353871569_b8f18da3c6_b.jpg

the gt four is one of my colleagues...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3417704345_38d7a2f8e3_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/3418512444_6ee3e7f6fb_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3453/3318320527_3a79e76a42_b_d.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3447/3319147770_26e86b8300_b_d.jpg

the white rims are for the winter season... the black ones are for the summer..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3492293768_6122d793a2_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3546/3492293456_480a6a73a4_b.jpg

got it cleaned:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3494466102_3b20c144d0_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3494465910_312d9bc86f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/3488975705_0bb4285f07_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/3489790304_a9269883d0_b.jpg
more pictures can be found on my flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrshibbyiphone/)...

And this is my new project:
Rx7 fd3s:
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/8489/japantreff.jpg
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6803/rx73p.jpg
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/5769/rx74e.jpg


i will complety rebuild it, because i don´t like the fast&furious look, will be updating as soon as i get to the garage..

I´m proud to be part of the forum.

greetz from germany
Michael aka mrshibby

Make of Vehicle?
Subaru

Model of Vehicle?
impreza wrx sti ra

Modifications?
- Top secret Bodykit
- blow-off
- zerosports ecu
- apexi avcr
- inovite lightweight rims
- some minor tweaks

the car has aproxx 350 hp on 1070 kg (2.358pounds) with the special RA short gearratio the acceleration is under 4.0 seconds to 100 kmh (60mph)
Top speed is 240 kmh (150mph) at 8000 rpm in fifth gear

[Sylon04]

I like it, and welcome to the forums!


With that body kit, I would recommend a larger diameter wheel, maybe something with some width, just something to fill those wheel wells a bit more. But I really like the look, and like those black wheels a lot more than the silver ones.

Damn another German on here, haha. Love it, again welcome!

[TrinitySRT]

mmmm GC8 and an FD :drools:

[Tonk]

The STi is awesome. The RX-7 is gross, glad you'll be redoing it :)

[7ohnny]

honestly? i like the STI better with the white wheels but both cars are awesome. Did you have any issues registering an RHD at our good friends at the TÜV?

[Sylon04]

The FD wasnt posted when I commented. Im glad you are rebuilding it, I dont like that look either. Good luck with the project.

[TrinitySRT]

change the wing on the FD (aka.. take it off)... and just paint the wheels black and it would be fine IMO

[Sephy]

Dude nice cars!!!!!! And welcome aboard!

[mr.shibby]

honestly? i like the STI better with the white wheels but both cars are awesome. Did you have any issues registering an RHD at our good friends at the TÜV?

no problem registering an RHD.. you just need to replace the front lamps and install an rear fog-lamp... and of course you need some connections ;)
if you like to get an RHD registered i could definitely help you..


change the wing on the FD (aka.. take it off)... and just paint the wheels black and it would be fine IMO

i will replace it with a smaller wing, first because i don´t like it and second because i´m not allowed to drive this wing in germany...

don´t like the look of an FD without wing...

[Bob808]

A RHD FD.... respect!

[mike4494]

Welcome... really like the subaru.

Viel Spaß hier. :)

[ilarson008]

no problem registering an RHD.. you just need to replace the front lamps and install an rear fog-lamp... and of course you need some connections ;)
if you like to get an RHD registered i could definitely help you..

I wish it was that easy over here. But what did you change the lamps to? And pics of the rear fog lamp.

Nice cars, btw.

[mr.shibby]

I wish it was that easy over here. But what did you change the lamps to? And pics of the rear fog lamp.

Nice cars, btw.

the lamps are exactely the same as the original the only difference is a so called "E" sign that we need in germany to see that the lamps are safe...also the distribution is another since we drive at the right so i don´t blend the oncoming traffic.

the fog light is only needed for the inspection of the car so i uninstalled it as soon as the inspection was through..

[AWD ATTK]

great car :welcome:

[Breech]

that impreza is sexxy. i love the shot in front of the house very aesthetically pleasing.

[mr.shibby]

that impreza is sexxy. i love the shot in front of the house very aesthetically pleasing.

thx, i did all the pictures myself :thumb:

[Th4R4t]

awesome cars you have there and luckily you are rebuilding the FD :)

und auch von mir Viel Spaß hier im Forum :)

[UNR8D]

nice cars, as others have said glad your redoing the FD thou :P

great photography as well mate :)

[Olli]

viel spass auch von mir !

Like the subby, dislike your project - as of now.
Where exactly are you located in germany ?

[mr.shibby]

great photography as well mate :)
thx



viel spass auch von mir !

Like the subby, dislike your project - as of now.
Where exactly are you located in germany ?

i live about 30 km from treveris (trier -rp)

[www.up-shift.net]

I have always liked the older Imprezzas, and as a fellow owner im a big fan of the FD.

Where are you with your suspension and engine mods so far?

[mr.shibby]

I have always liked the older Imprezzas, and as a fellow owner im a big fan of the FD.

Where are you with your suspension and engine mods so far?

the impreza has a TEIN superdrift (could screw it a little lower...)

engine mods:
- FPR
- 255 walbro fuel pump
- apexi avcr (1,3 bar)
- ACR Intake

power output should be aprox. 360 hp

on the fd i just installed a bigger SMIC and apexi intakes updates will come soon as i want to start building this month...but it´s hard to find parts here in germany...

[www.up-shift.net]

Not sure if your interested in shipping accross the pond however I know a liquidator that always has parts available in the states.

PM me if you want his info.