1998 V5 JDM WRX STI Type R

Afterburner Raptor & Hayward & Scott matched 3 inch Centre Pipe Fitted - LOUD

Awesome Mario has a subaru should sound

amazing bud

Well I noticed that when giving the car a good old burst of acceleration that the gear change from 4th to 5th gear was a little bit notchy. I like things to be perfect, so I decided to get it checked out. So my buddy Andy Bish removed the gearbox and I brought it to a highly recommended gearbox specialist just round the corner from where I live. He stripped the gearbox down and as I suspected it had a slightly worn 4th to 5th synchro. This was replaced and he checked over the rest of the gearbox and gave it a clean bill of health. I had a good look at the clutch while the gearbox was out, and although it looked in excellent condition, I did not want to waste the opportunity of upgrading the standard Exedy Blue clutch to a new Exedy Pink Organic clutch due to the increased torque of 392 lb/ft achieved during my recent remap. So I had my flywheel skimmed and a new Exedy Pink Box purchased from Alyn at AS Performance. The gearbox, new clutch & freshly skimmed flywheel is getting fitted tomorrow, so that should see me safely through the winter. Next year I am going to replace the 5 speed with a Newage 6 speed so I can boost the power up and take advantage of the 2.1 stroker forged engine.

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Time to get saving....after Xmas!

I also took the opportunity while the wheels were off to give them a good decontamination and a winter coat of Gtechniq C5 wheel armour, followed by a coat of FinishKare FK1000P wax. Nice and shiny and the brake dust will just wash off with normal shampoo & water.

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hope ya got sausages for breakfast and wheels looking stunning mate

andybish wrote:

hope ya got sausages for breakfast and wheels looking stunning mate

Sausages are in bud and dinner is also gonna be on the go

fabulous

It's looking good mate I need to speak to bish got a leaking rocker box gasket I want done

Darren classic wrote:

It's looking good mate I need to speak to bish got a leaking rocker box gasket I want done

He's over at my house all day today Darren in Ponteland from about 10.00am. If you want to speak to him let me know and I'll PM you my mobile as he doesn't have a mobile phone with him.

Hi mate yer that would be great cheers

Mate I'm free all day if bish wants a hand to lift box back in no probs

Just a minor mod on the front end. A new smaller (legal) licence plate to replace the big square import plate. I then gave the car a full machine polish, then cleaned it all down with isopropyl alcohol and then applied a coat of Migliore Strata ceramic coating. Takes about 8 hours to cure and bond with the paintwork but it came up lovely and it lasts for about a year and gives it a good winter protection. The ceramic coat is the equivalent of 75 times the thickness of a coat of wax. Just some pics of the results.

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Next modifications planned for 2015 is a TD05 20G Billet turbo for a few more horses temporarily. Then I am going to upgrade the injectors to 740cc, followed by a newage 6 speed conversion and then a further turbo upgrade at a later date. Ultimately aiming for around the 450+ mark when it is done.

I may do a deal with a JMG 20G and a Newage 6 speed box with prop and selector mech ...

StickT wrote:

I may do a deal with a JMG 20G and a Newage 6 speed box with prop and selector mech ...

Is it a billet 20G mate? I am just getting my 16G converted

Nah, i opted for a cast with the few billets having issues mate,

Car looks awesome Mario

5 of these new babies arrived yesterday. Getting the new rubber fitted on Saturday and then will be swapping the wheels over to see what she looks like with these boyos on! Excited!    

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pics to follow

awesome bud
you're lucky i live too far or i'd steal these off you

Them wheels are pure sex!!!!

My fave wheels!

Nice hoops! I want a type R

carl08 wrote:

Nice hoops! I want a type R

Carl a Type R is definitely worth having as a weekend toy mate. The negative side is that decent ones are selling for good money, the positive side is that they are going up in value and I think they will continue to do so. If it is looked after (which I know you would) it will ne a good investment. I have been offered good money for mine by a few people, but I have turned them all down as I am gonna hold on to this one. Little oil burner as a daily and a Type R as a weekendtoy/project is the way to go. You could do both with the money from your Hatch if youo were to sell it.

If you are around next Sunday mate I am going down to see Andy Bish in Billingham/Hartlepool and you are welcome to have a drive of it if you want. I know of a lad in Ayr who has been given his notice at work and has put his Type R up for sale - It's well looked after and running around 400bhp:

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His name is Scott McKinstray, nice lad. He had the same alloys as mine on his car, gold with the chrome lip, but he changed the colour to white

New rubber wrapped around the Revolution Millenniums and fitted them this morning - what do you think?

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BEFORE

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Can you put a pic of before & after

Way better bud
Enough space to out nice huge brakes on the car8)

wow much better mate makes me want a type r