ISDC Featured Member's Car

Jonathan's MY98 Subaru Impreza STi Type R V-Limited

The story of the Subaru Impreza STi Type R

WRX Type R STi Version 5 Limited cars had a 4 month waiting period for each order. The interior was also changed slightly from the Version 4 including seats and steering. This model was also produced as a 555 limited edition.

This version of the WRX came with a Driver Controlled Centre Differential (DCCD). This device was an electromechanical differential that could lock the differential. The DCCD would be beneficial to people who used it in various rally conditions.

The V-limited STi edition was produced. It was a limited edition that was often used to celebrate a Manufacturer or Driver title award to Subaru's World Rally Team. The interior is coloured blue on the seat inserts and carpeting.

The engine layout and design was made cleaner and was dubbed as the Boxer Phase 2 engine. The facelift the rest of the Impreza line had was also applied to the STi. The WRX STi weighed 1270 kg (2800 lb).

How long has the car been owned by you?

Just over 2 years now.

How was the car sourced?

A ex member sourced it in Japan and then i got it.

What makes your car so ‘special’ to you?

I just love the sound and look of it really and its very reliable for me.

What does club membership mean to you?

It's great, I probably wouldn’t have a Scooby if it wasn’t for all the info I got from the lads on here, the meets are great.

 

What changes are you going to make to your car?

Too many to list.

What are you seeking from your car?

Just to have a bit of craic in it and enjoy driving it.

When, if at all, will you replace your car?

Don’t know really, when I get bored with it or something else that I want comes up.

Is there anyone you would like to thank for this project?

Lots of people really, all the traders on the site for the info and help, Keith555 for all his help and this write up and pictures, Al (555scooby), Robbie (scoobyke), Phil (scoobymaniac) and Dave Lewis for the engine and fitting, plus Dave at STi Tuning for all his help and for the mapping.

Car Specs:

Engine
2.35 Closed Deck Block Bored and Honed with piston squirters relined and modified to take the Phase 2 crank.
HKS air filter
Top Hat Liners
79mm Stroke Crankshaft
Wiseco Stroker Pistons
Custom Crower Con-rods
ACL Race Series Bearings
ARP Head Stud Kit
Modified Oil Pump
Baffled Sump
Ported + Polished Ver 6 STi Heads
Supertech One Piece Inlet Valves
Supertech Inconel Exhaust Valves
Uprated Power Enterprise Kevlar Timing Belt
NGK 7bs plugs
Oil Cooler Kit
Silicone turbo intake pipe (blue)
Forge dumpvalve
Front Mount Intercooler
VF35 turbo
Howard and Scott 2 1/2" exhaust heat wrapped decat down pipe
GT Spec Headers + Uppipe Wrapped
Walbro fuel pump
Fuelab Fuel Pressure Regulator Kit

Mapped by STi Tuning/Bob Rawle.

Cooling
Alloy radiator
Front Mount intercooler
Oil cooler kit behind bumper air duct

Transmission & Clutch
UK 5th gear fitted to Type R gearbox with DCCD
Exedy organic clutch

Exterior Styling
V6 front lip

Interior Styling
22B full interior
V4 Momo wheel
Momo gear knob
Defi gauges with defi controller boost, oil temp and oil pressure
Subaru mats
HKS turbo timer
Knocklink custom fitted to dash

Suspension
Standard red shocks with STI pink uprated and lowered springs
Whiteline rear drop links
H brace

Brakes/Tyres
Brembo drill and grooved discs with red stuff pads
Goodrigde Braided Brake Lines
Motul Dot 5.1 Brake Fluid
Kuymo 215/45/17 tyres

Wheels
OZ Superleggras in gold
Blue lightweight nuts

Sounds
Sony head unit
Fli rear speakers