The Bomber... Just another Impreza?

[frayz]

Fitted new sensors for the Toucan and run the cables into the cabin. However I need to wire them into the Syvecs.
In that note, I fancy changing the dash around again this winter. So decided I may aswell just take it out as it easier to get to everything and make everything neater.
Going to have a serious cable cul before it goes back in. I hate that it's all so damn messy behind there.

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Made up a little sub loom to run the Toucan from using an ISO connector. It has everything you need, 12v live, Ign live, ground and illumination.
Put it on Deans plugs as it's always nice and easy to unplug if I need to. Not wired in my sensors yet, but all cables have been run. Great to get the Toucan powered up though, it's such a smart little unit. I don't know why I've left it this long to get one.

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HHP said:

Certainly one of my favorite cars on here, deffinately my favorite impreza. Well done mate, long may you continue to enjoy it.

That's a serious claim as it's on probably the best Petrolhead forum in the world. Thanks very much

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Thanks to all of your comments. Much appreciated. The interior will change quite a bit over the winter.
Hopefully the car will have a whole new look for next year too. Maintaining its subtlety though I hope

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LordGrover said:

Y'see, if they were all to this standard I'd have more time for them.
Those I see are typically boy racer/barry boy types held together with good intentions and gaffer tape with massive drainpipe exhausts.
Top marks - well done that man.

Unfortunately you're not wrong.
They have become a victim of the ultimate performance bargain. The market is flooded with cheap rubbish parts from the Far East and bolt on tat is aplenty.
They're pennies to buy but not pennies to run and modify properly.

Maybe one day (probably when I'm about 90) the good ones will be worth some money? Lol.

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Bit the bullet, knocked up a quick bracket, going to trial it here.
I may even make a small hood for it.

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Work in progress, and I know this will split opinion.
Will be sanded smooth and flocked inside and out to blend in with the rest. Taking a gamble but I think this is gonna look pretty cool.

I've made a speed camera

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Thanks Andy, yeah she goes pretty well for a home build.

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You mean this one sir?

http://youtu.be/sWr9uRd4Hec

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Yeah we have some fantastic machinery down here and a really diverse mix of cars.
Our last one had everything from an NSX-R, to a Muircielago LP640 down to my daily whip which is a Clio 182.
All fantastic guys that are really enthusiastic for everyone's ride, no matter how exotic.

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wolfdevil4 said:

finally an impreza thats not been badly modified

I'm gather that makes it quite a rare car these days. Haha

[frayz]

All new prototype Intake ducts are well underway. Still got a way to go to get the angles just right but it's getting there. They're much much bigger than the previous intakes and should feed the oil cooler and wing box far more efficiently.

Should look pretty aggressive too.

Sorry for the rubbish photos, it was getting dark.

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Something that's been bugging me a while is that the Syvecs calibration switch comes with a numbered sticker.
This sticker eventually starts to peel, or if like me you want to move the rotary switch, you need another sticker.
Today I made up a small brushed stainless plaque and laser etched the numbers on.
I didn't bother writing a program for it, or punching out the disc as it would bend. I just done it by hand but I think it's come out pretty damn well.

Even etched Syvecs on the bottom...
Tart

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Operation Slim-Fast is underway.
Lost the light tonight so stopped there. Already lost a decent crate full of stuff.

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All quiet here what with house and wedding planning.

However the car is 75% ready to go in for some treatment and work on the prototype fog covers continues. These are just mock ups for now and don't represent their finish once completed.

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Just 10 im afraid, although i could run it to 12 if needed. Haha

1. 4 is the funky one anyway

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Christmas has come early for the Bomber this year. It's taken me a bleedin age to save up for these. Huge thanks to Alyn @ AS Performance for the superb service as always.

Now to get my front APs refinished in red for next season.

My rear Brembos are also for sale inc genuine Brembo discs and almost new Performance. Friction pads. £275

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Think I'll just leave this here.

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Haha, no mate. Finally biting the bullet and caging her.
She's on a low calorie diet over winter too. Fat cow! Lol

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Still an absolute arse to get out. But yeah I'm taking advantage of the cold weather.
She's staying road legal, I don't want a track only racer. I want to build a Subaru GT3 if you will.