Frayz's 550bhp+ Prodrive edition Impreza build...

[BoatNonce]

I just spaffed all over the ceiling. That WRC front end was what got me into imprezas when I was a kid.

Oh and FFS DO NOT CALL IT A SHITBOX! :tongueout:

 

[frayz]

Lmao. That sh1tbox has been with me 10 years now. She's getting there though

 

[JD]

Blimey! More patience than I. I appreciate this comment will be met with an understandable "it's my money/time/project" response, but sod waiting this long/spending that money on something that I'd get used to (read "bored with") in 3 months. Certainly a lot of (very high quality by the looks of things) work going into it!

 

[frayz]

Rome wasn't built in a day mate. Had it 10 years and have a Mini GP as a daily. Couldn't are less how long it takes to get done as long as it's done right.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Rome wasn't built in a day mate. Had it 10 years and have a Mini GP as a daily. Couldn't are less how long it takes to get done as long as it's done right. :smile:

Your great grandkids will love it...

 

[frayz]

Bah, whatever

 

[frayz]

Just home after a "somewhat expensive" 750 mile round trip to see a very friendly Mr Gamble in Wolverhampton and then on to see crazy Dave down in Swansea.
I'm absolutely delighted to have nailed down a set of freshly serviced genuine WRC Sachs dampers.
Probably THE most important part of the car, and one area I really didn't want to cut any corners was the suspension.

Dropped in to see the old shed!

Bumpers are made of this funny black stuff.

Offside rear qtr mid way though.

Front wheel wells are 95% there and will be finished up when the whole body is ready for final prep.

Obviously no trip to Dave is complete without an obligatory "Gusset shot". I just love how pretty the screen bar gusset is.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Bangtidy Mr C !

 

[Advikaz]

Those shocks look mustard !

 

[Mr R.]

It looks like such a micky mouse firm with crap everywhere but they seem great at what they do.

I really hope you get many years of enjoyment out of the old girl after all of this time apart, it would be a real shame if you decided to sell like you did after the engine was built.

Updates are great bud, who are you going to use for paint? Is it being done up there or will you bring it home for that?

 

[frayz]

It looks like such a micky mouse firm with crap everywhere but they seem great at what they do.

I really hope you get many years of enjoyment out of the old girl after all of this time apart, it would be a real shame if you decided to sell like you did after the engine was built.

Updates are great bud, who are you going to use for paint? Is it being done up there or will you bring it home for that?

All being done under one roof.
A messy workshop means nothing to me if the talent is there.

 

[Fraser.J.]

Em wow. Those shocks look like sex.

 

[frayz]

Em wow. Those shocks look like sex.

They're the genuine article, that's why.

 

[Fraser.J.]

They're the genuine article, that's why.

How much does this set you back?

Obviously understand if that's a private question that you do not have to answer.

Just never even thought about such a thing before.

 

[Mr R.]

How much does this set you back?

Obviously understand if that's a private question that you do not have to answer.

Just never even thought about such a thing before.

£3 - £5k at a guess.

 

[frayz]

I won't disclose prices as it's irrelevant.
New from Sachs via Prodrive in when used in WRC they were £12k a corner.

 

[Mr R.]

I won't disclose prices as it's irrelevant.
New from Sachs via Prodrive in when used in WRC they were £12k a corner.

Serious fcuking dollar.

 

[Jekyll]

12k a corner?! Holy feck!!

Car gets better and better everytime we see updates, even if they are teasers!

 

[frayz]

12k a corner?! Holy feck!!

Car gets better and better everytime we see updates, even if they are teasers!

Obviously I paid nothing like that. However it puts into context the kind of finances a real WRC car is.

 

[Jekyll]

Absolutely.

 

[DannyR]

A good spec e46 M3 per corner.... Jeez!

 

[Pacman.]

Along with @Scattle 's dads supra this car I am looking forward to seeing finished.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Along with @Scattle 's dads supra this car I am looking forward to seeing finished.

Me too.

Hopefully my great great grandkids can fill me in on the details when it makes it back on the road :grin:

 

[frayz]

Attention... Shitbox update.

Well what with the flood of competition machinery in and out of the workshop my car hasn't had an update in a while.
However pleased to show the offside rear qtr panel has been made and the tub work done.
All in steel hand formed and rolled.
She's ticking along in the background and getting closer and closer to getting that final run on the spit.
Qtr panel on this side is just resting in place for now but give a good idea as to how she will look. The scale of the size of a WRC wheel well is quite apparent when you look side on compared to that of a road car. They fully protrude into the rear door aperture.
I think it looks mega and is a credit to Daves hard work and attention to detail.
Enjoy.

 

[Mr R.]

Great up date mate.

 

[Jekyll]

What do you expect the car to weigh once all completed?

 

[frayz]

What do you expect the car to weigh once all completed?

Not entirely sure to be honest mate. I'm hoping around 1250kg

 

[Silent_Scone]

What the hell have I just opened. Last time I checked this thread, the car was pretty much minty mint. Some serious love you must have.

 

[Addicted]

I'm confused, what/why? To save weight?

 

[BoatNonce]

Looking epic.

What was the width they were running in the WRC on road tyres?

 

[frayz]

Regulations limited tyre width to 8" wide.

 

[frayz]

I'm confused, what/why? To save weight?

Why not?

 

[frayz]

What the hell have I just opened. Last time I checked this thread, the car was pretty much minty mint. Some serious love you must have.

Serious metal issues you mean?

 

[Matt W]

What the hell have I just opened. Last time I checked this thread, the car was pretty much minty mint. Some serious love you must have.

This! Can't wait to see it finished. Again!

 

[frayz]

Cars like this are never finished are they.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Cars like this are never finished are they.

Ain't that the truth

 

[Craig]

That's going to be one serious beast when it's all back together. Will be worth the wait

 

[frayz]

That's going to be one serious beast when it's all back together. Will be worth the wait

Hope so Craig, it's a hellish amount of time, effort and money

 

[Addicted]

Why not? :smiley:

Hah very true, but what's it actually for, saving weight?

 

[Silent_Scone]

Because it's f**king cool lol. You can't really answer that question sensibly, people just live to their means. For instance if I could afford it, I'd keep my FQ340 concourse and buy another one and take it to a reliable 650bhp.

But I can't afford it. Therefore it's a bloody stupid idea. That's the way it works. lol