frayz

Married with kids lol.
I've enough trouble dressing myself in the mornings!

Yeah an old school gathering would be cool.

Glad to hear you well

frayz

Took some new photos of the car today with some different views than ive tried before.

Thought id share them with you

Rob_DOHC

iTrader: (4)

Looking superb mate, can you see anything out of your teany tiny mirrors though?

Its amazing what difference a decent camera makes to photo's.

Rob,

frayz

Theyre not great to see out of but better than youd expect because my seat is so low that my eyeline is perfectly inline with them so much better than on a standard car.

Fitted some more bushes today inc new poly gearbox cradle bushes, poly outrigger bushes, new poly gearbox mount and a full solid delring gear linkage bush kit.

Took her for a quick test drive, and the gearchange is now so precise its like a bolt action rifle, love it!!!

Carlos-Titx

Is your motor getting a feature at all? Fantastic detail and a very high standard IMO.

frayz

Dunno, people have approached me about it over the years but nothing since its been built. All the mags these days other than EVO are pretty dire to be honest and I've never asked for a feature.
Maybe I should?

Carlos-Titx

I think it's worthy of one.
I think you should go for it, after all they can only say no.

fezzajsy

iTrader: (9)

looking good

Zook

Absolutely mind blowing, the attention to detail is something else

frayz

Not much to update guys, found a small weep on my steering rack so that's been pulled out for a rebuild.
Being a JDM Spec C quick rack, the rebuild kits are like hens teeth and are having to come via special order from Japan.
So just waiting on that and I can put her back together... And go for another bloody geometry setup lol.

frayz

Serious post,

Anyone want to swap a sorted MK 2 escort for my car?

I've a massive itch to scratch lol.

Gadget

XXX

frayz

Lol, or make me a cash offer

the_frozen_one

iTrader: (1)

Ill bid you my half empty cup of tea, a reach around and a night with my mum

Ro8bert2son7

Well sod it... heres goes nothing

frayz

??????

MattyDaniels

Stunning car mate!

frayz

Thanks, could be for sale soon though.

Gadget

You sure Frayz?
A mk2 would never be in the same league as your car.

Is this a bit of you?

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...lly-car/917927

frayz

Yes mate, I'm very serious. I'd put my car at around Ł25K. I know it's cost me about 3 times that to build to the level I have.

Just doesn't excite me the way an old ford does. If something serious comes up then I'd let the bomber go.

And then try and find the rest of the Ł95K hahaha

frayz

Here goes,

Firstly I really have no idea where to begin with talking about selling my car.
I've owned her for the last 8 years of which in that time I've poured my heart and soul into it.
I've reached a time in my life where I want a new direction. I'm a huge car enthusiast and would like a change, maybe even sit on the sideline for a bit?

I have absolutely no reason to sell so am in no rush whatsoever, I may even decide to keep her if nobody offers me a fair price.

No expense spared meticulous build, and built as a package to be a monster, S7 WRC inspired road car, she has her carpets and air conditioning.
She has been fully documented throughout her life and has many custom parts and details. I've put way over Ł60K into this car and literally thousands of man hours.

Her life is documented here:
http://bbs.scoobynet.com/projects-40...ld-thread.html

This car has been maintained regardless of cost and wants for absolutely nothing.

Just love it the way I have/do.

2002 Prodrive Edition STI Type UK
47K miles (2,800 miles on her built engine and performs beautifully)
Blue/Black pearl
MOT and Tax.

Here's her full specification:

Built entirely by myself (Frayz-Engineering)
Mapped by Simon Roe (JollyGreen Monster)


Engine

New EJ257 block (modified by FE)
New EJ257 crankshaft
ACL race series main bearings
ACL race series big end bearings
Lateral Crower "long" H section forged con-rods
Lateral Wiseco custom pistons
RCM modified oil pump
Cosworth sump baffle plate
XWORKSS baffled sump

JDM Spec C long runner intake manifold
10mm Phenolic spacers

Walboro lift pump
Custom swirlpot
Bosch 413 Motorsport fuel pump in custom FE QR cradle
Fuelab billet filter
Custom FE fuel rails
Injector Dynamics 1000cc injectors
Fuelab FPR

JDM "Big Port" Spec C heads (modified by FE with custom combustion chambers and port work)
Supertech Stainless/Nitrided intake valves
Supertech Inconel exhaust valves
JDM Spec C cams
NGK Racing 8 spark plugs

PE Kevlar timing belt
CDF billet timing guide
New Genuine OEM waterpump, piston rings, gaskets/seals

GT-Spec Gen II, Zircotec ceramic coated tubular manifold
Custom T-Logic twisted inconel up-pipe
Garrett GT3582R turbocharger with Tial .82 V-band housing
DEI titanium turbo blanket
DEI titanium wrapped downpipe
Custom XWORKSS twisted downpipe
Tial 44mm External wastegate
Bespoke 3" lightweight race exhaust system from Simpson Race Exhausts. (Ceramic coated with bent down tailpipe)

Grimmspeed EBCS
3bar map sensor
160mm K&N filter mounted on custom 6x4 carbon intake trumpet
Custom FE/XWORKSS breather system and RTS catch tank

Exedy Hyper Compe-R twin plate carbon clutch
Exedy Hyper Compe-R forged billet flywheel
Goodridge braided clutch line
APS DR725 front mounted intercooler with custom FE pipework
Hardrace engine/gearbox mounts
Setrab 19 row oil cooler with custom FE housing

Ixiz-Concept bonnet dampers
Odyssey PC680 race battery
Hand built custom engine wiring harness

Samco hosing - coolant
Speedflow Fittings/hose - fuel

Power/Torque limited to 573bhp-520ftlbs @2.1bar

ECU

Syvecs S6 (Launch Control & AntiLag) with 8 individual cals adjustable on the fly


Braking system:

AP Racing 6 pot CP7040 calipers, 356mm AP grooved discs,
Pagid RS29 front pads
Colour coded black/yellow STI rear Brembos
Performance Friction Z/compound rear pads
Goodridge stainless braided hoses all round
Motul RBF600 brake fluid

Suspension Modifications:

Whiteline adjustable front sway bar
Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar
Whiteline HD mount kit
Whiteline camber bolts
Whiteline rear diff locking kit
Whiteline roll centre adjustment kit
SD Motorsport solid rear diff mount
KW Variant 3 External reservoir coilover dampers
CDF billet front ARB drop links
CDF billet rear ARB drop links
CDF billet pitch stop
CDF billet anti lift kit
Super Pro poly lower arm bushes
Super Pro poly outrigger bushes
Super Pro poly gearbox cradle bushes
AS Performance delrin gear linkage bush kit
Noltec billet clubsport pillow ball adjustable topmounts.
Custom STi front strutbrace
Custom (track bias) geometry setup
STI8 Spec C steering rack on Whiteline bushes

Wheels/Tires:

18x8 Speedline Turini
235-40-18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
RAYS extended black lugnuts
Genuine Prodrive valve caps

Interior/Exterior Modifications:

Interior

Prodrive/Sparco Pro WRC carbon drivers seat
Prodrive/Sparco Pro WRC GRP passenger seat
Flocked dash with custom gauge pods
Flocked A pillars
Flocked Steering column cowlings
Flocked centre console
Satin black dash trims
Speedware stainless harness bar
WRC/Group N carbon rear firewall
WRC/Group N carbon rear seat bench replacement
WRC/Group N carbon 3 piece parcel shelf
TRS Magnum ultralite WRC FIA 4 point harness's
Genuine STi carbon door sills
Genuine STi mats
DSG white delrin gear knob
Full Works Bell QR steering setup with Momo Mod 07 steering wheel
Lifeline 4ltr plumbed in fire supression system
Lifeline 2.25ltr handheld fire extinguisher

Exterior:

6000K HID lighting (High-Low)
Carbon STi wing blanks
Genuine Prodrive WRC S7 Carbon mirrors
Genuine Prodrive WRC S7 Carbon bonnet vent
Smoked side repeaters
Custom gurney flap on upper wing blade
Custom fog light covers with flush mounted cold air feeds. (oil cooler/air box)
Genuine Spec C type RA roof vent
WRC plain black Kaylan mudflaps
Polished/painted Prodrive rear diff guard
PIAA Silicone wipers
Aerocatches

Data acquisition:

Syvecs S6 ECU
Defi BF 60mm gauges - Oil Temp, Oil Press, Water Temp, Fuel Press, Exhaust Gas Temp, and Boost Press.
RB Motorsport ACT gauge
Innovate Motorsports Wideband Lambda sensor with USB hub output
Phormula KS3 knock analyzer



















If you're wondering, she sounds like this.


I have literally thousands of photos of his car throughout her life with me and can supply further information to any genuine enquiry.

As said, I do not need to sell her and at the moment purely testing the water if I get the right offer or not.

No tyre kickers
No test pilots

This car is truly unique, there is not another built quite like it. To me it's absolutely priceless and has taken a huge part of my life.

Still don't actually know if I can watch it drive away but will be listening to offers over Ł25,000

Thank you for reading.

Frayz

RSGold

Im shocked to read ur thinking of selling mate!! iv followed the build on Scoobynet from day one!
Shes an absolute credit to u and ur engineering skills! I can understand the itch, no doubt theres another awsome car to come! Shame u cant keep her (have ur cake n eat it!)

frayz

Thanks for the kind comments mate. I've had her for such a long time now and I genuinely don't know which way to turn with it.
I may sell and go for a cosworth or MK 2 escort or keep her forever. But I'm a genuine petrol head and want to drive something more special than an Impreza.

the_frozen_one

iTrader: (1)

I think you're just bored man, first it was for the ŁŁŁ and then for a Mk2, now a snozworth is creeping into your mind. Please don't do anything rash x

frayz

So in that case Tom, what do I do with it?

the_frozen_one

iTrader: (1)

Give it till spring? It never helps in a murky winter when you can barely use it. You'll 100% feel different about it in spring when the sun is shining, you've got your shades and string back driving gloves one and you're giving it a shake and bake through the burnham bends. You'll be smiling and giggling. It might even make your leathery, lifeless man sausage tingle just a little.

Chrissy_bwoy

TimC

iTrader: (1)

I know your a meticulous mofo but cant you get something else along side this?
This has to be THE best road going Impreza in the country and your are truely mad selling it.

Gadget

Sorn it and garage it for 6 months.
If you still feel the same then, Sell it.
Friendly advice friend to friend!

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

You must be mad to sell it.

frayz

Willing to consider a PX for a very good Cosworth, MK1-2 Escort or 911.

wellens7

having worked in wrc , for a long time , and seeing many great roads cars that have been poorly finished on forums /shows . it really good to see someone taking the time and care to finish a immaculate build , all credit to you

frayz

Cheers mate.

frayz

Anyone wanna swap a well sorted cosworth?

the_frozen_one

iTrader: (1)

Lol. U-turn.

frayz

Lol, go to sleep Thomas.

And yes, I need to drive something that's interesting again. Lol

RS Grant

iTrader: (1)

Really shocked to see that you're seriously considering selling it Frayz... I'd tuck it up and get a useable 'fun' car to toe the arse off and have a laugh in. I'd be too heavily invested personally in the project to ever let something like the Impreza go to be honest.


Cheers,
Grant

frayz

Grant,

I drive a 182 Clio as my daily and I absolutely adore it. It does everything i want and handles like no Impreza ever could. It's go zero mods except for some track based rubber and its an absolute riot. Does 35mpg every day, 40+ on a run. It goes to the shops, gets my snowboard in as well as trips to the ring.
I've shown up some very expensive and more powerful metal in it and its cheap as chips to run.
My problem is, I'm a huge petrol head. I love cars and for me to try other things then the bomber has to go. It's a serious tool that's better in every way than any cossie or classic car. But it doesn't pull at my heart strings he way a cossie does.
If I see another Impreza P1, 22B whatever drive by. I couldn't care less. Yet if I see a cossie, a mk1-2 escort, old 911, integrale, e30 m3... I'm snapping my neck to get a closer look.

The Impreza is an amazing car, but I don't pine for it. Sure 570bhp is interesting, but it gets to a point where you can't deploy that kind of grunt on the road anyway.

So this is my dilemma, if I keep the Scoob, am I stuck with it forever?
And look at all the cars I'm missing out on because I can't afford both.

I genuinely love cars and I feel I'm missing out on something more exciting.

the_frozen_one

iTrader: (1)

Tax and insure my Escos for a few months? As long as you'll look after it. Then you'll know if it's just an itch needs scratching or whether you really really want to own one.

frayz

Lol, that's some offer Tom. But I wouldn't want the responsibility of it.

And I'm sure you couldn't afford to drive my car all the way home.