It is continuing!......Stay tuned

[SC00BS]

Tonight I started the first part of the build on the RS. It is going to be an expensive 9 months with the finishing touches being completed just before the Theme Park Run next year. But when she is finished :twisted: YEEHAA! Will keep you guys posted with progress and a few pics

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421566609/0.jpg

[thomas]

Aewsome good luck with it buddy hope it all goes well ! and im sure it'll be worth it!

-Tom

[JELISS]

Yeah nice but errrrr what exactly are you doing ?! ... :?

[Rorge]

and the plan is? :P

[SC00BS]

Everything, for example new motor, new gearbox, new turbo, front mount, computer, interior, suspension, wheels, brakes...
stuff like that!!

[bosc0]

thats been the plan for mine over what has now been 3 years :P..... hahaha

good luck....what setup are u planning on running?

[Karupt]

Looks... like a stripped rs :) good work !

I wish I still had faith in cars to do stuff like that.. I couldn't care less with mine anymore.. I start it every few weeks and thats it..

[SC00BS]

:)
the setup for the rs is (planned) as follows:
03 STi motor
Garrett GT30R turbo (thanks for the advice Aaron! :)
WRX interior
Motec or Autronic computer
I've already bought the JIC coilovers...
The rest of it I'll choose as I go.

[SC00BS]

Latest update.
Coilovers went in last night, and front mount was mounted today. I have to say the car is now sitting pretty damn low!
First stage will be finished by december and she will be back on the road for a little while. The rest of the list of things to do will be completed early next year and now includes a complete colour change respray. Here are a few latest pics....

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421575296/0.jpg
http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421575296/1.jpg
http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421575296/2.jpg

[GX]

looking good

[shaheenis]

Keep the pics coming as you progress.

[SC00BS]

Will do man :TUP

[watto]

Looking good mate!!!

[Subbie RS]

Yeah looks awsome!!!Coming along good!!!

[CrAiGzEE]

looks good what is the size of that cooler?

[goq11k]

you must have a very understanding girlie/wife to spend every spare cent on a 12 year old car, best of luck mate :wink:

[SC00BS]

The size of the core of the cooler is 600 x 300 x 76...
... and yes my girlie is very understanding! Lucky me - she is a converted Subaru fan! :);)

[NRGIZE]

sic man keep us posted :)

[KIKARS]

:)
the setup for the rs is (planned) as follows:
03 STi motor
Garrett GT30R turbo (thanks for the advice Aaron! :)
WRX interior
Motec or Autronic computer
I've already bought the JIC coilovers...
The rest of it I'll choose as I go.
Hi im from new zealand :) & im running a similar set up as you i have A 1990 RS running the version 5, stacked with forgies & rods ect I to am also waiting on the garrett gt30 as well, & in the process of twisting the turbo and reversing the manifold at the moment GOOD LUCK with your project
heres some pics of mine :wink:
http://img129.exs.cx/img129/2112/MVC-694F.th.jpg (http://img129.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img129&image=MVC-694F.jpg)

http://img114.exs.cx/img114/2906/MVC-695F.th.jpg (http://img114.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img114&image=MVC-695F.jpg)

[SC00BS]

Thanks man. Yours looks pretty full on! Let us know how it goes once the garrett goes on.

[KIKARS]

yeah sweet. i sent the turbo away to get the exhaust housing made smaller, trying everything possible to eliminate the lag, where aiming at getting it to spool @ around 3500 because the gt30s are real pigs on Subaru engines, they spool around 4500.. But yeah ill keep ya updated problem swap a few ideas here & there..all good

[Subbie RS]

Hey KIKARS that RS of yours is the the RS with the number plate 1HOTRS?
Very nice I must say!!!Keep us updated on ya car!! :D

[EJ20TMAN]

I had suspected u were the beholder of 1HOTRS, probly the nicest RS in NZ

[KIKARS]

I had suspected u were the beholder of 1HOTRS, probly the nicest RS in NZ

yeah yeah thats me :D i dont like to flash around the 1HOTRS plate suppose i like to keep it a little low key..hehe hence why i used the plate KIKARS but yeah cheers guys ill keep you posted on it and make a separate post when shes about to come out :wink:

[RSLegacy90]

does it have a front bumper yet?? lol :)

[OB5ESD]

KIKARS have you got any pics? ive seen some before, wouldnt mind checking it agian.

[Subbie RS]

I think theres a few pics in the members ride on the chosen few website

[KIKARS]

Yeah Ive put the original RS bumper back on it & got the hole cut out for the front mount. didn't like the WRX bumper it more less took the RS look away from it. so i restored the RS look back *aahh* looks better that way :wink:
these pics are from the old set up. I have new rims on them at the moment and obviously new engine configeration. but will post some new pictures when i get around to seeing the car again..

http://img81.exs.cx/img81/3741/MVC-004S.jpg

http://img108.exs.cx/img108/2434/MVC-876S.jpg

http://img108.exs.cx/img108/3517/1HOTRS.jpg

[paddo]

that certainly is one hot rs!
well done mate! looks like its a bitch to keep clean tho!

[bosc0]

with that intercooler set up were u able to keep the fog lights in the bumper mate?

Looks smicko!

[KIKARS]

with that intercooler set up were u able to keep the fog lights in the bumper mate?

Looks smicko!
thanks guys ...yeah i could of kept the fog lights in but decided not to, am using that space for an air duct system...as you know cool air is the vital ingredient for big turbos

[SYNSTA]

hahah hey bro good to see you made it here lol.

I posted your car up about a year ago lol I hope you didn't mind *blushes*

but yeh i'm loving your new setup can't wait to see it.

[Subbie RS]

Yip 1HOTRS is defantly one of the nicest RS's iv seen

[SC00BS]

Latest pics guys, sorry for the delay. It will be like this for the next few weeks till i get a little more money. Front bar isn't staying, it is my temporary bar so the cops don't give me too much shit! The new bar is a surprise, and I was hoping it would be done before Autosalon but it won't be, so I now have to take the front bar off while it's on show!(It's there for promotional reasons, not to win awards) Anyway, Enjoy the update

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421583088/5.jpg

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421583088/4.jpg

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421583088/3.jpg

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421583088/7.jpg

[paddo]

thats some neat piping! got any pics of the engine bay?

[freezy11]

looks like you have moved the battery as well ?? or dose it still fit in there ??

[SC00BS]

The battery was turned 90 degrees, and 1 of the battery brackets was welded into place. Strangely enough Paddo i haven't taken any of the engine bay yet. I will take some now. Back in a sec.................

[SC00BS]

Here you go guys.......

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421583088/8.jpg

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421583088/9.jpg

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421583088/10.jpg

[RedLeone]

Looks very nice mate :wink:

[Marty]

very clean cooler piping! i like alot

[goq11k]

Are you going to use Heat Wrap on the piping to keep heat soak down :?:

[freezy11]

on my mates 99 sti they did something pretty werid
used like 2.5" piping from the turbo the the intercooler then 3" from the intercooler to the engine, the piping might be diffrent sizes, but i was just having a guess, but there is a size diffrence, the piping from the turbo looks similar to the size of the outlet in the turbo

he says it spools up pretty fast, faster than stock, still has the stock turbo on it but

[Subbie RS]

Thats a very nice setup you have there RUF20L!!
Very good job!!!

[KIKARS]

tHATS A MAD set up RUF20L!! nice tidy plumbing as well good effort mate you deserve a beer for that : )

[SC00BS]

**UPDATE**
Just purchased MY99 short motor. Will be stripping it down and replacing the crank and rods with STi parts, pistons will be replaced with arias forgies, then on will go STi heads and throttle body, OS Giken clutch and GT30R turbo

[Coolhand]

Ruf20L,

Very nice piping...I'm also looking at FMIC, but using a Volvo's current model to fit.

I see their end tanks are pointing toward engine, but I will most likely change to a slightly shorter radiator, so the end tanks can clear the sides, and I have shorter pipings.

[SC00BS]

Thanks coolhand. Out of curiosity how big is the volvo intercooler? As for the radiator, I actually changed mine to an MY95 radiator. It is the same size and has the same fittings as the RS one but bigger cooling fans

[Coolhand]

Ruf, it's as big as the radiator...haven't gotten measurement though...can get it done easily.

It's wide, but not thick...I think the connecting ends are 2.5 max.

Otherwise, I'll go Ebay and hunt down some old Porsche's unit or a medium sized IC...I'm not targetting high HP, coz my engine is high compression built.

[SC00BS]

High Compression?? Why is that? To give you an idea mine is 600x300x76 and I had problems with headlights. I am actually having the inside corners of the lights slightly filed so they fit properly. Just make sure you cover all angles and measure everything before you buy it. the last thing you want is an intercooler that won't fit

[Coolhand]

High compression engine is for good low - mid range.

However, I find the current water intercooled setup not sufficient enough. So, I'm looking into few options...

bigger radiator, water pump and a spare water tank for current setup, or just go FMIC.

Looking at the Volvo's I got good idea...least piping work and headaches, but the radiator would be chopped slightly to accomodate.

Or a straight end FMIC, with some longer piping...

[SC00BS]

I have noticed a tad more lag with fmic due to the longer piping but when it comes on boost it loves it, I get a much bigger kick in the ass. But it will all be a thing in the past after the new motor is finished

[Coolhand]

Yeah, with your new engine, it'll be better.

In fact, with your current, it could not be worse off, maybe a 500+ rpm lag? All you need is a programmable ECU to alter the fuel dump and timing down low to rid the lag...

[SC00BS]

Yeah I know. But with what I'm spending it's not worth getting the ecu reprogrammed or chipped. I'll just wait till I fit the M800

[Coolhand]

Yup, get it done once and for all...good on ya, mate!

[fast1]

What diameter is your intercooler piping?

[SC00BS]

I think it's 2.5". Not the best time to ask as I've had a few alchaholic beveridges. Will check tomorrow and let you know

[SC00BS]

Watch this space..... More info soon :twisted:

[SC00BS]

Ok... Today I received the following :-
Whiteline:-
Front and rear swaybars
Strutbrace
Heavy duty swaybar mounts
Camber adjustment bolts
Rear toe lock kit
Heavy duty steering rack mount
and I already have the anti lift kit but has not been fitted yet. I will be fitting all at the same time. I still have a few more things to get suspension wise but it's starting to look good. I would like to thank Tim(RSTurbo) for getting me everything from whiteline and at such a damn good price. You're a champ mate thanks

[rspct]

hmm thats certainly alot of suspension modding :shock:. I hope it turns out good for you because sometimes it is not a good thing to do it all at once! This was suggested to me once at a suspension shop and i sorta agreed in a way. Basically the idea is, if you don't like the setup when everything is in, you won't know WHAT you don't like, cos sometimes some things can be more necessary than others. Maybe it would be a good idea to take it for a spin after a few mods first? Just a thought...hey it may turn out real sweet for ya!

[sepsis]

this is gona be a frikken beast when ur done sc00bs, is it for the track, strip or street dude? or all of the above?

[goq11k]

this is gona be a frikken beast when ur done sc00bs, is it for the track, strip or street dude? or all of the above?

scoobs is a show pony mate, cruising the northern beaches with dubs on for sure :lol:

what colour scoobs, dying to know mate????

[sepsis]

this is gona be a frikken beast when ur done sc00bs, is it for the track, strip or street dude? or all of the above?

scoobs is a show pony mate, cruising the northern beaches with dubs on for sure :lol:

what colour scoobs, dying to know mate????

hahaha dubs, nahhhh surley not

is she not staying white ?!? im stayin with the factory black\red pearl for next years rebuild, will be full bare metal respray tho.

[JELISS]

Sounds the goods, getting there with the suspension, as you i have done alot of suspension mods, and as suggested i would put things in slowly over time as you might not like the feel of the car when it's done ... everyone has there own driving style, one question though , have you got any info on the rear tow lock kit ? ... also have you got adjustable strut tops on your coilovers !? ...

[SC00BS]

Yeah Jel, they came with the coilovers.

Alright guys I can't keep the secret. Here goes :-
I have just purchased the following
V3 STi motor(206kw JDM version ut of limited edition wagon) motor is being rebuilt with new bearings.
It has a VF22 standard and will most likely get it modified to a PE1820 later on
Twisted up pipe and custom down pipe air filter is also being moved to inside the guard.
It will be running the JDM ECU with a Wolf 3D plug 'n'play which allows me to get rid of the afm
I'll be running the STi 5 speed box
Sti brakes front and rear(4 pot front :D )
New clutch pedal assembly

All being done the master himself - King Al :P

Take into account I have already fitted :-
JIC coilovers
Apexi AVCR
Bosch HEC716 coils
Bosch 600hp fuel pump
Malpassi rising rate fuel regulator
600x300x76 fron mount intercooler
3" exhaust of the turbs with a 3"hi-flow cat

I can't wait till it's done. And Brendan - Dubs pfffft :g you know I'm not into that shit. I'm designing it for street and track work, I'm not that interested in the drag strip. I've put the respray on hold at the moment and may just stick with white. I have a few body adjustments that I think a lot you guys will be interested in(something to do with my front bar). I don't have any info on the toe lock kit Jel just the part number KCA377. I told the guy from whiteline I want a list of everything I replace suspension wise and he sent me the list, then I ordered it from Tim at a cheaper price :D

[sepsis]

very nice indeed! that should haul some serious ass dude, what happened to the GT30 and M800?

[SC00BS]

Change of plans man. Always happens. I'm still trying to get rid the my99 short motor I was going to use.

[Bigtim11]

looks like you have put alot of time into your car
keep up the good work

[Joel|RSLC|]

coming along nicely, get a proper ECU though, it will make all the difference.

[goq11k]

And Brendan - Dubs pfffft :g you know I'm not into that shit.

ahh just jokes Jason, what happened to the secret paint job, you wont be fully happy with the car till you do get it done, and its easier with all the engine bay clean of engine etc to paint.

cant wait to hear her purr

best of luck mate

[SC00BS]

Thanks man, and don't worry you'll hear her for sure. Its going up on the 9th of next month to get done. Any news on the dickheads that broke into your beast?

[goq11k]

nah man, but look out for suspicious males, hanging around cars in car parks with screw drivers etc,

still awaiting on parts from Japan, and they also forgot to fix/replace the air cond rad, it has a massive dent in the top of it, I didnt even notice myself till did a radiator flush the other day, pissed off with the whole thing I must say.

[dbrad]

I have a my92 uk legacy turbo, it has similar mods to yours except no fmic as yet. I have a V3 sti engine and box being fitted in 6 weeks. Ive been told to use my old manifold and bosch coil packs to make things easier, I'm fitting GT Spec equal length headers and a fmic at the same time, would it be worth reversing the manifold too?
Best of luck

Damien

[SC00BS]

UPDATE :- The beast is heading north this Saturday, and won't be around for a few weeks to get the works done. I'll be impatiently waiting for that time let me tell you. getting a few other little things done too, but you will have to wait to see those..... I already opened my trap about the engine and that was supposed to be a surprise at the next club event :roll:

[sepsis]

I have a my92 uk legacy turbo, it has similar mods to yours except no fmic as yet. I have a V3 sti engine and box being fitted in 6 weeks. Ive been told to use my old manifold and bosch coil packs to make things easier, I'm fitting GT Spec equal length headers and a fmic at the same time, would it be worth reversing the manifold too?
Best of luck

Damien

I hear there isnt much of an advantage to reversing the manifold. There is a comon perception that it will reduce lag but not sure it is worth the effort as the alternator needs to be relocated etc. Does the V3 STI EJ20T have a closed deck block?


UPDATE :- The beast is heading north this Saturday, and won't be around for a few weeks to get the works done. I'll be impatiently waiting for that time let me tell you. getting a few other little things done too, but you will have to wait to see those..... I already opened my trap about the engine and that was supposed to be a surprise at the next club event :roll:

gettin pretty exciting mate. what kind of power figures are you expecting to make with all this?

[SC00BS]

I have a my92 uk legacy turbo, it has similar mods to yours except no fmic as yet. I have a V3 sti engine and box being fitted in 6 weeks. Ive been told to use my old manifold and bosch coil packs to make things easier, I'm fitting GT Spec equal length headers and a fmic at the same time, would it be worth reversing the manifold too?
Best of luck

Damien

Damian they are open deck. To make sure it's genuine check the valve lifter buckets, there should be no visible shim between the cam and bucket, if there is it isn't an STi engine(Thanks for the info Al).

Sepsis, power hmmmm well it's a jdm motor out of a limited edition wagon. It was rated at 280-300hp and had 206kw in standard trim(That is flywheel of course), taking into account its being rebuilt and there is a fair bit done to the car I will be happy with a figure around 200kw at the wheels

[whitey]

Sounds mean, can't wait to see some pics when its all done.

[sepsis]

200kw atw is pretty respectable! heaps of fun to ;) how you gettin that power to the ground may I ask?

how are the roo-repairs coming matey?

[SC00BS]

It will be a while whitey. Had a little run in with a 6ft roo on the way to dropping the car off, so now it needs a little more than the engine work. But it's in Als extremely capable hands now. Haven't seen the car for a couple of weeks and Im already having withdrawals. And with it being over 1000km's away I can't just take a drive to see the progress.

Sepsis, the roo repairs are going really good, just going to take a while to pay the rest of it off.

[naif]

good luck with it scoobs, hope to see the scoobs mobile out again. i just got my wagon back on the road(well not quite pink slip tomorrow) i drove it up my street a few toimes and it was the 1st time i had sat in the car for weeks, and it felt really weird...then the boost hit me and i was like fu<k yeah!!

[sepsis]

the only good thing about not bein able to drive you're RS for a while is getting back in to it after driving an 80ies corolla around for a few weeks\months :( even in stock form it still feels 10x better than it was before! ;)

[RSTurbo]

Jason, just read this thread for the first time and just want to know how its coming along? And when will it be completed do you think?
--Tim

[2l_milk]

True dat Unc

it does feel better i was driving a 2000 pulsar around for 3 weeks and when i went back to my lib it felt like a 2007 model with all its electric gizmo's and adjutable seats and climate :)

Scoobs 200kw atw would be heaps of fun good luck with it :)

[SC00BS]

The bill keeps going up as we think of more to do to it. Hopefully finished and back on the road at the end of the year

[RSTurbo]

geez thats a while away mate. gotta hand it to ya, youre patient!

[sepsis]

end of the year ?!?!?!? how will you survive without it?

damn man, what you got to drive around in the meantime?

things always baloon out of hand, my original rebuild was budgeted at $10k, now its more like $40k :(

will be worth it tho

[RSTurbo]

sepsis, why dont you just start it then and stop talking about it!

[sepsis]

sepsis, why dont you just start it then and stop talking about it!

cause its miles away mate, I'm still in the middle of planning it! hey its not like I have anything better to spend my $ on ;)

[RSTurbo]

fair enough dude!

[2l_milk]

sep dont let your mrs hear you talkn like that :D
40k is heaps dont forget insurance like booya did haha what a dumb ass

[SC00BS]

Well guys here are the last pic you will see of the car before it's finished. First pic is of the new motor(V3 STi)

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobs001.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobs005.jpg

[Rage]

SC00BS - you from OT?

[naif]

umm scoobs i thought there was more to a boxer then that :P i see a head but no block lol,
did they have to cut the front off your car in order to fix the damage from skippy? if so thats alot of work, i have to cut the front left out of mine but fark cutting the whole lot off :shock:

[Mickey]

Looking good!!

Tell us more ;)

[SC00BS]

Naif can't you see that nice freshly linished V3 STi crank at the front of the picture?

Rage - What do you mean? I don't understand

[naif]

my mistake :oops: is this going to be a stock v3 sti engine or are you having work done to it? i put a 97 gt ej20r from AL into my car which is supposed to be alot the same as a v3

ps i love the team america avatar :D

[all paw]

I cant wait to see this thing finished!!

[SC00BS]

Well the V3 motor came with forged pistons and sodium filled valves in standard trim. The heads and rods have been sent away to be machined and the crank has just been linished. This motor is the limited edition 280hp motor that was in the limited edition STi wagon. It is getting new bearings as well, then take into account everything else thats getting done(On one of the other pages of this thread) and you will start to get an idea that thing will f@#king hammer when it's finished. I haven't designed it the car for drags, it's for track and twisties

[DWBN]

im waiting for the post that says you have changed you mind to a full dog engagement :)

[SC00BS]

I don't want a dogbox dave. Already have a V3 STi box

[SC00BS]

Received this pic from Al this week. It's all starting to take shape
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/SgFozzaandScoobs009.jpg

Also got pics of the shell resprayed but you will have to wait to see those

[naif]

lookin good scoobs, lookin good. that crackshaft pully looks smaller then normal or is it just me? the paint on that inlet manifould looks very shmick if i must say!

[SC00BS]

Dude it's an STi motor. That's why it's red. It's a GFB pulley kit that is going on the motor and they are definitely the right size

[sepsis]

definitely looking good scoobs, any plans to reverse the inlet manifold or too ricey for ya? ;)

that lightweight pulley kit should help the rev happiness for sure, they receive mixed reviews though, apparently heavy duty belts are a good idea, any thoughts Al? I'm also looking at these next year (but have heard some horror stories)

aww c'mon now is she staying white mate? or something a little more special? (although white definitely looks the buisness with gold rims!)

[Al]

The manifold is actually a GTB item that has been painted. The reason for this is that the STi manifold has been brutally gernied by quarantine and the paint is flaking off it. Because it would need respraying anyway and cleaning all the old paint off is time consuming I used the GTB manifold instead and painted it. the manifolds are identical except there is more vacuum outlets on the plenum and it has no coil mount(which isn't needed) so is cleaner looking.
The pulley kit is bound to have it's compromises but time will tell whether they are acceptable or not.

[RSTurbo]

looking real good Jase. any ideas when you will have it back in SA on the road?

[Raz]

Jason is from Sydney.
Impressed with the work so far Jase...cant wait to see the pics of the paintwork. And to think you were gong to sell the beast!!

Are you fitting the GFB pullies to the Alternator/PS pump and AirCon aswell? Ill be interested to see how they fair up as I was looking at them myself for my build!

[sepsis]

re: lightweight pulley kits - I'm sure this has been posted before, but makes interesting reading.

http://www.spdusa.com/pulley_kit.htm

[RSTurbo]

ooops sorry bout that Jase, my bad. in that case, how long until on the road in NSW!?

[paddo]

pulley kits have their uses, but you need to have some weight on the crank, so its best to leave the flywheel a bit heavier.

[SC00BS]

Seps, it's a little late to keep it white as it has been painted already and looks very nice. As for what is involved with the build I just left it in Als hands. When he rings me and says we should do this or you should buy this part I just say ok and buy the part or let him do as he pleases

Raz - I got a complete pulley kit not just the 1

[sepsis]

Seps, it's a little late to keep it white as it has been painted already and looks very nice. As for what is involved with the build I just left it in Als hands. When he rings me and says we should do this or you should buy this part I just say ok and buy the part or let him do as he pleases

Raz - I got a complete pulley kit not just the 1

of course ;) cant wait for the pics

heh sweet, its in good hands. cant wait to do this myself next year. still chasing that 200kw atw with the VF22?

[SC00BS]

It's a VF23 and with the mods that have been done I am still hoping for the magic 200

[SC00BS]

Ok, so who wants to see more pics (and more of the car)? In other words let the secret out. The only reason I will be doing this is I can't keep Al's handiwork a secret. He is just too damn good at what he does!!

[RSTurbo]

i would love to see pics. do you need email addy?

[Raz]

mail em over and ill host em up.

I guessed that you had bought the full kit. I have been quoted 600 or so in the 1 enquiry i have made so far but i got the feeling that was just for the crank pulley. Seemed abit pricey really...
Ill look forward to seeing your ride (again!!) around chrissy time with any luck.

[SC00BS]

Boys ask and you shall receive, it's no longer a secret. All praise must go to Al for everything and Mark for the bodywork. Enjoy
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobspaintedshell003.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobspaintedshell002.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobspaintedshell001.jpg

[SC00BS]

And the rest :-
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsenginein008.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsenginein011.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsenginein012.jpg

Like I said, all praise must go to Al, Mark and all the guys at Sunspares. I would definitely recommend their work to anyone from any state

Oh and Raz, you can buy complete pulley kitsfor $379. If you're a member of Rexnet check this out :- http://www.rexnet.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33752

[paddo]

are you going to change the rims or are you keeping those ones?

[Raz]

cheers jas...yes im a member...ill have a look.

ooooooo twisted setup...niiiiice!
And damn...talk about going from 1 extreme to the other colour wise!!! Impressive!

[RSTurbo]

very nice Jase, coming along beautifully. its gunna be sweet when all done.

[TOMO]

Is that black??????

[SC00BS]

Paddo - Yes I'm keeping the wheels ( Don't you like them?)
Tomo - Yes it is black. It's the factory black from one the current wrx models (don't worry it's not cherry black). Haven't seen it in the flesh, but it looks a bit funky under that light

[troopa]

Oh f%#k yes!

That looks very shmick..

Black + gold rims looks hot as well!!

What are you going to do with the side skirts and the trim that runs along the side of the car ?

[SC00BS]

Oh f%#k yes!

That looks very shmick..

Black + gold rims looks hot as well!!

What are you going to do with the side skirts and the trim that runs along the side of the car ?

Thanks man. It has all been colour coded except for the chrome strip. That is staying to give the car some contrast. Even the pillars have been resprayed

[paddo]

i like the design of the wheels, but i think something a bit more showy would be the go. maybe some dish?.. dish would be hot on your car!

[stewfen]

Thats looking good SCOOBS,
might have to sneak into Sunspares and have a boo-peep for myself next time I'm up there....

[SC00BS]

Pads, I thought about replacing the wheels but it's just not in the budget at the moment. It's costing me enough as it is

[rs-PLEZNU]

lookin good
is the coulor off the 04 ect wrx
if yes thats a mad colour
ive painted it befor make sure you keep up the polishing lol

[Snipey]

lookin good
is the coulor off the 04 ect wrx
if yes thats a mad colour
ive painted it befor make sure you keep up the polishing lol

I won the little discussion about which colour to paint it!! :D Jase wanted to change the colour at the last minute, and I'm cheering that they already started painting the shell!! He he he.


I guess that makes me on polish duty for a while, Jase?? :)

[SC00BS]

Not with a broken leg!!!

[RSTurbo]

broken leg?! sorry to hear that, what happened?
you guys are having a bad run

[SC00BS]

I'm pretty sure that's the colour Stu. Only seen it in the pics so far, but looks mint!!

[paddo]

its got a gold flec through it if its the same colour im thinking of!... looks unreal in sunlight.

[all paw]

that is so hot!
love it, cant wait to see it in the flesh

[Raz]

Not with a broken leg!!!

Not good to here that snipes!

I dropped into subaru this morning as I thought that there was a rexy in there that was in that colour. It was actually just an RX but even so the paint looked pretty good. You will learn to hate the polishing chore after having a white car before!!!

[Snipey]

Not good to here that snipes!

I dropped into subaru this morning as I thought that there was a rexy in there that was in that colour. It was actually just an RX but even so the paint looked pretty good. You will learn to hate the polishing chore after having a white car before!!!


Thanks for the sympathy -- being hit by a car being driven by a p-plater busy looking at the beach and not watching where they're actually driving really hurts!!!

Oh well, my birthday present in a couple of weeks is to be able to walk again! :D

When the car gets back to us from its little kangaroo-induced makeover, I'll be able to polish it don't you worry. Yes I will get sick of polish in the end (I realise those darkish colours need to be kept very very tidy at all times) -- I won't get sick of it looking so shiny and new though!!!!

[RSTurbo]

SHITE! thats no good. did you get any insurance for getting hit? You'd hope so.
Get better soon, ok?

[Snipey]

I don't know what is happening yet... may get a compo payout, may get nothing at all besides medical expenses and loss of wages - just depends.

I have to get better soon - the Sc00bs mobile will come back & I can't drive it if my leg and ankle are still broken :(

[RSTurbo]

geeez thats nasty. how did it happen exactly? did the car just veer in your direction or what? how fast was it goin?

[Raz]

Kel...at least you get to enjoy pure doting from jas for the next coupla weeks...not that he isnt like that already!!! hehe

Questions like that might be better in a PM timbo! ;)

My best mate missus had very nearly the same thing happen to her while they were in Cairns. Q said the car missed her and the bub by less than a meter.

BOT... i have just the get well pressie for you...some of my uncles roo patties!!!!!

[Akira]

Jase and Kel, top effort on the colour choice, and officially welcome to the dark side :twisted:
You have to bring the weapon back past the ACT on its victory tour home!! It sounds like its gonna one awesome RS!

[SC00BS]

Raz, we just may take you up on that offer.
Thanks Cal, I'm sure we will do an ACT tour not long after picking the beast up

[thomas]

Aewsome colour! I love it!

[SC00BS]

Update - Al's been very busy. Check out the workmanship
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsupanddumppipes005.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsupanddumppipes004.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsupanddumppipes001.jpg

[SC00BS]

And a few more
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsupanddumppipes0032.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsupanddumppipes002.jpg

[Al]

The turbo in the top two pics is just a fabrication mule BTW(VF10), bottom pic shows the VF23.(Top post only) That's for the trainspotters out there.

[RSTurbo]

WOW!
thats amazing work. you gotta be excited bout getting it back after looking at those pics Jase.

[SC00BS]

Tim you have no idea how excited I'm getting. It's like buying a new car!! And I know I've said it a million times in this thread but hats off to Al. It's his little project with almost no limits, I've let him do whatever he wants and I'm glad I have

[RSTurbo]

yeah i can only imagine how pumped you must be!
Al certainly has done a super job so far.
you're sure getting value for money!

[SC00BS]

So now you know exactly what all the whiteline gear was for

[RSTurbo]

yeah!
sounds like its going to be put to good use

[Horace]

Very impressive SCOOBS................not bad for soemthing that was "ROOted" several weeks back !!

Cost..........ha....... bet it's cheaper than buying a "new" car off the lot and at least you know what you are getting.

Can see the queue forming at Al's door.

One of the guys here in Perth bought a wagon from Al. Very nice set of wheels.

Be great to see when complete.

[mutnose]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsupanddumppipes002.jpg

oh my gawd can i have one too

all starting to take shape scoobs and its looking fkn mean mate, hats of to al

excuse my retardedness but whats the diff between a twisted setup and any setup.

[goq11k]

nice work AL, and Jason cant wait to see it

heat shields may be needed for extra heat protection on the master cylinder/clutch fluid housing me thinks

and nice paint work, black is a great colour on the RS (only seen 1 so far looked awesome)

and me thinks engineering certificate is the way to go to avoid cop bait issues that are destined to happen

best of luck with the rest

[Subbie RS]

thats looks good,coming long very nicely

[Tank Subie Wagon]

That exhaust set up and dump looks mean. You know what i think of it lol.


Thats Hot :)

cheers

[SC00BS]

More work done this week. Exhaust finished and fitted, hmmmm nice new stainless steel system

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsexhaust001.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsexhaust002.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsexhaust003.jpg

[SC00BS]

And the system fitted, notice the whiteline bits are also fitted (2nd pic) :-
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsexhaust004.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsexhaust005.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsexhaust006.jpg

[SC00BS]

These two pics showthe battery mounted in the boot and next to is my water washer bottle also fitted. The last pic shows how Al has mounted the carbon cannister and fuel filter down nice and low out of the way and very neatly.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsexhaust007.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/SC00BS/Scoobsexhaust008.jpg

[thomas]

Oh aewsome!

Ohh id love to give my car the overhaul and put a wikked new engine in it and nice turbo and all that, i am like, so jealous right now.

[Mickey]

Looking nice scoobs, some one say twisted!! :D

[Rallyeee]

You've probably already mentioned this but what gearbox are you going to use?

[SC00BS]

Yes mate it's mentioned at least 3 times. V3 STi 5 speed along with front driveshafts etc..

[Rallyeee]

ha sorry, what made you decide on the V3 STI? Is it particularly strong. Do you think it'll hold up?

[SC00BS]

I purchased a JDM V3 STi frontcut. Used the motor, box, driveshafts, brakes, JDM ECU etc.... I trust Al's work and this was what he has suggested. I'm not taking it on the strip I want to use it on the track and the street so there is no need for a dog box

[Subbie RS]

nice man,its coming along real good

[christuffa]

twisted!!!

looks ubersweet scoobs. Is it straight black? did you prep the car at all for the spray? How much was your respray?

Also, what are the fees from Al for all this work?

[SC00BS]

I'm not going to give out prices sorry. All I can say is I've been looked after. All the preparation for the respray was done by Mark at Sunspares and he also did all the repairs from the roo accident. The colour isn't straight black I believe it has a gold fleck through it

[rs guy]

thats gonna be one impressive looking rs jas
cant wait to see it cruising the sydney streets again


drool..................

[Kristian]

So jas, any more pics. this thing is going to be crazy. when do you plan it will be all finished??

[SC00BS]

Nah Kristian nothing at the moment Al has been very busy, but it doesn't bother me. Hopefully around Christmas (unless I can come up with the money earlier)

[SubbyRS]

WOW! haven't checked this thread for weeks, finally caught up tonight.....that is one fine motor car you have Sir! full credit to Al & Mark!!!

Have you considered a christening cruise for us locals when you pick it up??

[SC00BS]

It's on the cards mate. Will let people know when it gets closer

[so00be]

coming alone nicely, i love that colour, the sane color i would paint a rs if i had one.
cant wait 2 see it!

[paddo]

i bet you'll be driving back down the coast this time huh jason?... no new england hwy for you?!

[SC00BS]

Definitely coming back down the Pacific Hwy. Made that decision about 5 mins after hitting the roo

[Al]

More nice twisty's on the Pacific also. And stop offs in Byron/Lennox etc.

Almost finished "the distraction" so Scoobs will be getting some attention again very soon.

[goq11k]

and many many cameras to slowwwww that new ride down

[RedLeone]

so whats happening with your car mate, is it done?

Anymore pics?

[SC00BS]

Not done yet, had a buttload of dramas in the last few months which had put a clamp on my money. Still getting done and have a few more pics. Will update in the next few days

[so00be]

kewl kewl, should be hot man.
cant wait 2 see the final pics.

[rsliberty_turbo]

The size of the core of the cooler is 600 x 300 x 76...
... and yes my girlie is very understanding! Lucky me - she is a converted Subaru fan! :);)
lol funny umm what brand is the frunt mount intercooler i have 1 same size and style but mine is a drift frunt mount whats yours??? :tu :tu :wink:

[Az]

frunt mount

hehe, he said "frunt mount"

wtfftw

[Raz]

talk about back from the dead!!!!
You want to feild this Jas...or close it?

[christuffa]

Car is sold. Good ad this one

[Az]

car has no intercooler.

old intercooler was ebay stylz 600x300x76. but it was removed by sunspares.

[Al]

Scoobs' car has a VERY happy new owner. No not me.

[Jarrod]

']Scoobs' car has a VERY happy new owner. No not me.

Care to fill me in Al?

[Al]

You can guess but keep it to yourself till it goes thru. It will change hands again in a short time too most likely.

[bosc0]

ooo ooo pick me, i know who it is :)

[Jarrod]

ooo ooo pick me, i know who it is :)

I think I know who it might end up with...... Lucky dawg

[Al]

ooo ooo pick me, i know who it is :)

You're bluffing. :D

[bosc0]

we play poker at lunch, i can't bluff... :D

[SC00BS]

just waiting on the money to clear but I have recieved a screen dump of the transaction. Its pretty much official

And for the record, it was a hybrid cooler bought from Joel which I had actually purchased. Very interesting that Sunspares removed something I had paid for

[Al]

If that is the case Jason(it does ring a bell now) then I am sure they will supply a replacement. When I was working there I used the cooler from your car a few times and replaced it when another arrived but I didn't realise you had bought it from Joel direct.

There was no intentional dishonesty involved, everyone there would have loved to see the car finished and delivered to you. A lot of work went into it(especially from me) and I am sorry you weren't able to enjoy the result. The new owner will definitely do it justice though, you can be assured of that. :)

[stints]

Watch this space............................................. .......
To be continued!! :P
Cheers Miles:D

[rs guy]

you gonna add anything extra to it stints

[Az]

lol. yeah, he'll probably add a bumper, and a bonnet and .....

[yods]

bonnets are so 2001

[rs guy]

az you smart ass i ment motor set up

[Az]

he needs NOS, two of the big ones...

[SteveJ]

stop it, you're killing me!
:D

[stints]

Omg!!!!!!! :eek:
Look what i just found!!!!!!!!!:P

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/stints-RSLC/100-0053_IMG.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/stints-RSLC/100-0054_IMG.jpg

Cheers Miles:D

[DJB]

Miles,
is this your new Toy, does Scoobs now have a new owner?

Darryl

[Az]

now stints has 2 children....








but one's black...







better speak to the wife...

[stints]

Miles,
is this your new Toy, does Scoobs now have a new owner?

Darryl
That's right!! I'll keep the thread going as it progresses.
I promised Scoobs!!:P
Cheers Miles:D

[yods]

Who wants to tell stints he's missing a FMIC :D
What will the kids at bayswater car park think...

It's awesome to see this car stay on the forums, looking forward to seeing it finished

[freakaboom]

very very nice stints can't wait to see the finished result

[Jarrod|crzyrs|]

give that engine bay some degresser boy is mighty dusty

[rs guy]

tyres look a bit flat too cant wait to see this car finished

[Jarrod]

So you gonna have it ready for the dyno day tomorrow? :P

[stints]

So you gonna have it ready for the dyno day tomorrow? :P
I reckon if i worked on it all day today and all night, it might just be finished, pity it's friday.........Damn work!!!!!!!:P
Cheers Miles:D

[SteveJ]

I'm glad it's gone to someone with the skills to do it justice, looking forward to seeing how it turns out, i'm sure it'll be nicely finished.
:)

[SC00BS]

I dont think it could have gone to a better suited person, just a shame I couldnt keep going with it. I hope Miles is happy with the path I chose for it

[nick e[v]ans]

any updates...

[stints]

Ok, so this is where it's at. I've been working 7 days a week lately (5 days at work 2 days with Al) so not much time for my own projects unfortunately:P
The updates i have is that i have sold the engine and driveline out of the car and Al and I will be shortly fitting it all to another Gen 2 RX sedan (the new hotness :tu) at the end of the month. In its place will go this:
'01 STI donk with unichip:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/stints-RSLC/WebbyRS001.jpg

which came out of this, which inturn received this, an early RS engine with a VF35 turbo and 16bit WRX ecu with chip:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/stints-RSLC/WebbyRS002.jpg

Vehicle already had the FMIC and 3" exhaust fitted. Car is running 15psi and hammers!!!! I was pleasantly surprised with the result considering the engine that came out of the car! :P

This car is now Mum's taxi (sorry Bron:P) so therefore the go fast engine was better placed in the car with all the bell's and whistles:D I will be hopefully dropping the engine into the black car this week (in my spare time! :confused:) I will take some more pics tthen and post em up.
Cheers Miles:D

[jm3132]

wow im lost

[rs guy]

haha yeah my mate bought that motor
and he is keen as for this conversion :D:D:D
so am i

[Mouse]

wow im lost


yeah same dont feel too bad :P

[nick e[v]ans]

wow man, too many cars and engines, i love reading and seeing this stuff though. good work. Is that rs engine the one from the front cut you were selling a month or two ago?

[Horace]

wow im lost

....your lost .........i'm just baffled @#$%^&...........sure it will all make sense in the end after he has a few good nights sleep...............

[mitch]

isn't that a rex bov?

[Al]

Allow me to elaborate.
The lucky owner of the RS in the pics will soon own Scoobs as well. The red car had an 02 STi engine in it, much good. We figured the race engine should be in the race car(scoobs) so we convinced him to fit a stock engine to the red car and put the sti engine in scoobs.

He came across a new VF35 cheap so we fitted that to the very low km jap RS engine along with a very nicely tuned ecu and some BIC 800 coils and the result is a very healthy and surprisingly powerful red car.

Yes, the owner of Red car and scoobs is a very lucky man(and wife).

Capiche!

Scoobs' engine was never going to stay in scoobs, it is going into a gen 2 RX where it belongs.


The bov is from the STi engine. The pipe work had to be cut and modified because of the throttle body location difference(closer to firewall on RS engine).

Hot side piping is now half the length with the rotated compressor housing.

[RSTurbo]

so who is the new owner?
i'll have a stab in the dark and say webby?

[Webby]

so who is the new owner?
i'll have a stab in the dark and say webby?
Yep you've dead right Tim :) I was trying to keep it quiet but stints has let the cat out of the bag. Most of the QLD guys would have guessed by now anyway. Got the car back yesterday arvo and it drives very well with the 35 on it. Goes better than I thought it would. Big thanks to Stints and Al for another job well done :tu :tu . Bron is happy with the car but she'll probably want some more power at the end of the week :D

I'm going to have to wait a couple of weeks for the black car to be finished :( Not long now anyway, be a great Chrissy present!! Hopefully Stints will be able to have a break for Christmas and New Year, he certainly deserves one :tu

[stints]

ans']wow man, too many cars and engines, i love reading and seeing this stuff though. good work. Is that rs engine the one from the front cut you were selling a month or two ago?
Yep, That's the engine from the front cut i had for sale. Gone to a good home!
Cheers Miles

[NRGIZE]

yes not a bad read, think this threads needs cleaning up but :)

[stints]

Hiya guys, It's been a busy few months with work etc, but here is some pics of the car as it is now. Yhe engine that has gone in to it is an '02 sti. I have fitted the 600x300x100 i/c and with the help of Al, re-routed the piping. I have left the twisted setup for the turbo which came off the Ver 3 beforte it was sold to 2boosten.
The only things left are cut, fit and paint bumper, cut and buff paintwork and a bloody good detail!!! I haven't had much of a run it yet, but am looking forward to giving it a squirt:P

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/stints-RSLC/IMG_1205.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/stints-RSLC/IMG_1206.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/stints-RSLC/IMG_1207.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/stints-RSLC/IMG_1208.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/stints-RSLC/IMG_1209.jpg


Cheers Miles:D

[sparta]

Looking good! well done.

[Webby]

Looking good Miles :tu :tu Can't wait to drive the beast!!

[SteveJ]

Hawwwtt!

[Az]

hmmm.

Smash a bumper on it (or not) and bring it on the cruise Miles.

[TOMO]

DIAL A DEATILER.!!!!!haha

[subaroo]

Hey Tomo,

It that a spelling mistake - detailer??

P.S. Nice, MIles!!

[stints]

DIAL A DEATILER.!!!!!haha
Tomo, if you wanna drive to the sunny coast and the price is right.....you're on!!:P
Cheers Miles:D

[Webby]

Tomo you can detail it but no test drives. I don't think that engine would survive another thrashing by you :P

[Jarrod|crzyrs|]

what sort of power output are you looking for? howcome you didnt invert the IC if you decided to change the pipe route?

[Webby]

what sort of power output are you looking for? howcome you didnt invert the IC if you decided to change the pipe route?
Probably the same as it had before, around the 200kw mark hopefully with a re-tune. There were holes already cut in the inner-guards for the way it is mounted now. I think that the intake manifold on a V7 is slighly different than the V3 that the piping was originally made for. So to invert would mean to try and patch holes in the guards, tidy up, re-paint engine bay, get Al to make up another set of pipes.............basically heaps more cash which I don't have!!!

[mutnose]

woooot....no ABS ftw!

looks tops mate. that colour is awesome, id like to one day paint my lib the same colour if i can afford it.

[stints]

Well, it's been a long time coming, but it's finally finished.
I am delivering the car to the new owner tomorrow night and it should be seen cruisin the streets of Brisbane very soon! The car runs sweet, The power is very nice and managable and the car handles very well. Unfortunately the coilovers have gone as 3 of them were leaking and it is not cost effective to overhaul them, so i have replaced all of them with a set of bilsteins from a Gen 2 GTB and fitted GC8 rear springs and top spring mounts and bearing plates. The abundance of whiteline goodies make this car a dream to drive and you don't realise how quick you just went through that last corner until you glance down at the speedo:P It sticks like sh*t to a blanket!! I hope Jason (scoobs) is still floating around the forum so he can see the finished result. Anyways here are the pics:D

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/stints-RSLC/IMG_1226.jpg


http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/stints-RSLC/IMG_1228.jpg


http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/stints-RSLC/IMG_1225.jpg


http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/stints-RSLC/IMG_1229.jpg



Cheers Miles:D

[Jarrod|crzyrs|]

top marks that thing has come up a treat!

[hyde]

Looks awesome mate.

[rs guy]

wow top effort that looks perfect :tu

[dja]

10/10, terrific job mate.
if i can scrub mine up to look half as good ill be happy....

[Legacy555]

well done mate .do u have pic of the inside

[Webby]

well done mate .do u have pic of the inside
I'll put up some pics of the interior and the engine bay over the weekend Bill :)

[Az]

Another triumph of good over evil I say.

[stewfen]

All safely delivered to Brisbane under the cover of darkness.....only thing I could see when we got back to my place was the white of his teeth from the smiling new owner....
Yes Miles, Phil was grinning like a cheshire cat.... :D

[Webby]

Took delivery of the black beast last night, very happy man :D Good to feel the roar of that Sti engine again! It has been along time coming, nearly 4 months with a few hiccups along the way. It goes hard and handles very well, can't wait for the next cruise to give it a flogging. The car ended up finished minus some bits, like Jason(Scoobs) I have run out of available funds. Hoping to add some bits over the next couple of years as a work in progress. I would like to thank Miles and Al for building a fanastic car :tu :tu . They both have poured a lot of time and effort into and it is much appreciated :D

All in all a fanastic result. :tu

[Jarrod]

Did you end up with the SCOOBS plates phil?