95 Subaru SVX. The other Subaru

[pneuma]

Hey,

So as my other build is pretty much at the point where it doesn't really need much else doing to it, i got a little bored and thought i'd give something else a shot.
I wasn't really intending on getting another Subaru, but this one came up so cheap i had to take a shot at it.

The advert stated that it had been dry stored for a year and had a few minor issue's that needed to be sorted. The guy selling it basically ran out of space and time to work on it.

From the advert pictures it looked pretty clean, and when i viewed the car it had zero rust. Paints not the best but it's going to have a full respray after i've finished playing with it

[pneuma]

 

[pneuma]

After it's first wash.




Now, i've never one to leave things standard. The styling on this car isn't the best for sure. So i bought a new front bumper for a Nissan s14a



First test fit.



Comparison between the two.



Annnd nearly finished. The bumper needs extending to meet the fender, so it's been dropped off at a fibreglass place for a little tweeking.

[pneuma]

Like my other build i've been filming the whole process.

[ianlea73]

That's funny, I watched your You tube video the day after I bought mine.
What wheel size & offset have you fitted?
Are you going to lower it? If you decide to get any parts from America give me a shout.

[pneuma]

Sept 8, 2016 18:56:24 GMT ianlea73 said:

That's funny, I watched your You tube video the day after I bought mine.
What wheel size & offset have you fitted?
Are you going to lower it? If you decide to get any parts from America give me a shout.

Oh cool! Thanks for checking them out dude!

The wheels are my buddy's that i was just using to get a feel for sizes. They are 18x8.5 et40 i think. I'll run 18's for sure, but wider and with more poke.

I am indeed, i'll most likely be going down the air ride route.....i'll be sure to let you know when i order anything dude.

[Davey]

Never see these then all of a sudden two threads at once. Shall be watching intently, front bumper is inspired, mad enough but not over kill.

[ianlea73]

I'd be interested in air ride. Have you got links?

[madwrx]

a lot of perfectly servicable cars have been stripped for the flat 6 in these-the ultimate subaru drag engine both here and in the states.... andy f car is hovering around 12-1400 bhp -twin turbo with nitrous i beleive. nice to see you putting a bit of love into this one lol

[pneuma]

Sept 9, 2016 13:35:20 GMT Davey said:

Never see these then all of a sudden two threads at once. Shall be watching intently, front bumper is inspired, mad enough but not over kill.

Glad you like it man, i was a little worries that it might look a little 'max power' but it just looks like a variation on a PS13.

[pneuma]

Sept 9, 2016 14:58:28 GMT ianlea73 said:

I'd be interested in air ride. Have you got links?

I don't have any links, there isn't a specific kit. It's a 05-07 sti kit. You'd have to redrill the shock towers to fit.

[pneuma]

Sept 9, 2016 17:16:43 GMT madwrx said:

a lot of perfectly servicable cars have been stripped for the flat 6 in these-the ultimate subaru drag engine both here and in the states.... andy f car is hovering around 12-1400 bhp -twin turbo with nitrous i beleive. nice to see you putting a bit of love into this one lol

I know! the engines go for good money. They are proper beasts, even in stock form with the auto box it launches pretty hard.

[Dez]

Bumper is inspired.
I hope you're gun a follow it up with skirts and a rear too to balance the look?

[pneuma]

Sept 9, 2016 22:26:31 GMT Dez said:

Bumper is inspired.
I hope you're gun a follow it up with skirts and a rear too to balance the look?

Thank you sir! Funny you should mention side skirts........

[ianlea73]

Are you considering a manual conversion? I've looked into a few options but really unsure.

[Davey]

That side skirt is remarkably close on the door opening and front arch! Good work. Loving this.

[pneuma]

Sept 11, 2016 11:45:13 GMT ianlea73 said:

Are you considering a manual conversion? I've looked into a few options but really unsure.

I will be at some point. probably one of the last things i'll do, mainly because the thought of doing something like that puts the fear in me haha

[pneuma]

Sept 11, 2016 12:35:16 GMT Davey said:

That side skirt is remarkably close on the door opening and front arch! Good work. Loving this.

I know! my theory was that this and the s14 would have similar dimesions being mid 90's sport tourers. Not much will be needed to get the skirts to fit.

[Dez]

I'm also surprised how close they are to
Fitting out the box.

Rear bumper has a lot of s13 about it, but I guess you already knew that.

[ianlea73]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Impreza-05-07-D2-Air-Ride-Lift-Suspension-Kit-Manual-4Way-Paddle-Valve-/371064470322

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Air-suspension-Ksport-deluxe-Subaru-Impreza-05-07-GDB-D-E-F-PCD-5-114-3-/371400033321?hash=item56792ac429:g:D8IAAOSwlV9WTcav