Race Valeting Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Firstly a little bit of back ground info on the car: Current Spec List: Engine: Perrin Motrosport Front Mount Intercooler.Perrin motorsport Induction kit Forge Atmospheric Ram Dump Valve Greddy Oil Breather Tank Spec-R Oil Filler Cap Spec-R Fuse Box Cover Spec-R Battery Cover Spec-R Alternator CoverRoundSport Brake & Clutch Caps.Forge Motorsport Polished Header TankForge Motorsport Polished Power Steering TankMilsport Polished Thru-flow slam panel cover Samco Red vacuum hoseSamco Red Coolant hosesSamco Red Ancillary hosesWalbro 255ltr Motorsport Fuel pump Scoobymania Open neck Decat 3" Downpipe Revolution decat centre section 2.5" Firestorm Backbox Ecutec engine remap by Pat Herborn @ Scoobyclinic Suspension:Eibach Pro-street Coilover Suspension Front & Rear Lowered 40mm Front and RearE-tech Polished Aluminium Strut Brace.J-Spec Front Lower H-brace Brakes: Black Diamond Grooved and Drilled Discs - Front Black Diamond Grooved and Drilled Discs - RearEBC Redstuff ceramic Front pads.EBC Redstuff ceramic Rear pads. Wheels: Arospeed RSGT 18"x7.5" - Colour coded whiteHancook 225/40/18 Tyres Exterior: Trust Greddy Front Lip Spoiler Oricari Front Grille with modified mesh Oricari Side Skirts Oricari WRC Wing mirrors (Electric) Oricari rear bumper under spoilers OEM STI Front Fog Light Covers WRC S7 2003 rear spoiler Custom Red Subaru Grille badge Rear boot lid Debadged Silvatec rear indicator bulbsDetango'ed front headlights with slivatec bulbs Interior: Sparco foot Pedals Sparco Drivers Foot rest Trust Greddy shift knob (Pearl off white) White Colour Coded Dashboard Trim 2 Gauge a-pillar pod Autogauge Boost Gauge Autogauge Oil Temperature Gauge Autogauge Oil Pressure Gauge Instrument surround with 2 gauge pods Link - Knocklink module and sensor Link - Lambdalink Subaru OEM Dashpod Milsport Polished Sill platesx2 4-point Seat belt harnesses in white (Imported from US) Custom made white leather gear gaiterCustom made white leather door card insertsCustom made decklid housing 7" monitorCustom made boot install. CAR-PC & ICE:Clarion Head Unit DXZ748RMP Infinity 6000cs component speakers Infinity 5000 reference coaxial speakersInfinity 1230 Subwoofer SPL 5 channel 1300W amplifierSPL 2 Channel 150w amplifier Subwoofer enclosure Sound deadening VIA M100000 Motherboard,512MB ram.40GB 2.5" 5400rpm Hardrive HP slimline DVD rom 200W DC-DC Power supply 12vdc Carnetix power regulator B303 GPS Mouse receiver Linitx 7" TFT-LCD Widescreen VGA Touchscreen monitor15" TFT Tv Monitor (Not included in sale)Centurian 7" widescreen Monitor Running - Windows XP SP2 Centrafuse - For Music and Video Playback Mapmonkey/Destinator - For GPS SAT NAV PowerDVD - for DVD playback Performance: Conservative 275bhp Car Accolades Shows and Media: SIDC Competitions:SIDC/The FastShow '05 - Best Subaru Of ShowSIDC/Japfest '05 - Best Subaru Of ShowSIDC/JAPS '05 - Best Modified ImprezaSIDC/JAE - Best Modified ImprezaSIDC/Trax '05 - Best Modified ImprezaSIDC/NBO - Runner-up New Age Modified SIDC/Jap show '06 - Best New Age ConcoursSIDC/JAPS '06 - Best New Age ConcoursSIDC/JAE '06 - Best New Age ConcoursSIDC/Trax '06 - Best New Age Concours SIDC/JAE '07 - Best New Age ConcoursSIDC/JAE '07 - Best New Age Concours Main Shows:Japshow '05 - Meguiars Best Of ShowJAPS '05 - Best Subaru Of ShowJAE '05 - Best Subaru Rising Sun Sunday '05 - 2nd in Class (Subaru)Rising Sun Sunday '05 - Best Modified Car of ShowJapanese Performance Car Show - Meguiars Best of Show Donnyshow '06 - Autoglym Best in Britain - Best Engine and Bay.JAPS '06 - Best Subaru of Show - Runner-upJAPS '06 - Best Pride of OwnershipJAPS '06 - Best of ShowJAE '06 - Best SubaruDonny South '06 - Autoglym Best in South 2nd PlaceModified Mayhem '06 - Best In Show Performance Tuning & Modified Show '07 - Meguiars - Best Engine BayAutoglym Best Jap Concours'07 - Best of ShowAutoglym Concours D'elegance 1st Rd - Modified & Performance - 2nd Place Car Accolades:The car has been the main feature in Banzai Magazine's August '05 Issue -- front cover and large feature.The car has been the main feature in Japanese Performance Magazine's December '05 Issue -- front cover and large feature.A brief mention in Banzai Magazine July '05 issue, page 36 with 2 pictures, while at Japfest '05.A small picture featured in the Maxpower Magazine supplement called Hardcore - Jap Special, page 11.A small picture in Banzai Magazine's September '05 issue page 74.A large picture of the car taken at the Japanese Performance Car show featured on page 16 of November '05 issue of Japanese Performance magazine.A front cover picture and feature on page 29 in the Subaru Impreza Drivers Club, club magazine Vol 7 Issue 3 September '05.A very small "showing" (5 seconds) in Granada TV's Men & Motor's "Used car Roadshow" that was filmed at JAE '05.It's a feature car in Banzai Magazine's 2006 Calendar, issue 51 January '06.The car has been a feature car in Maxpower magazine -- February 2006 issue.The car is on the front cover of the book "Ultimate Buyers Guide" Subaru Impreza Turbo by Andy Butler.A feature in the "Used Car Roadshow" in one of their modified cars pieces, Epsiode 5 of the last series.Part of detailing feature in the next issue of Total Impreza Magazine Yes a few of you will know the car as Craig Mudds old Subaru WRX, the car was then bought by Kris from the south coast and this detail has be on the cards since christmas so something to really look forward too thats for sure. The car was booked in for a correction detail, engine bay clean up and all the metal work polished, also a good polish on the underneath of the exhaust. Right this was the car on arrival: Firstly the wheels were cleaned using AS Smartwheels and a selection of brushes, the arches were soaked in super de-reaser and rinsed at high pressure, tyres were scrubbed with g101. Next the car was given a citrus pre-soak for the lowers to help remove some of the roam grime and loosen all the dead bugs thn rinsed. Then foamed and left to dwell followed by a 2bm wash using dodo sp and a z sponge. then dried using the i4detailing uber plush towels and some megs lt There was a bit of dull sunlight bit it still showed up the swirling that was on the car so quickly grabbed a few pics: the car was then brought inside to clay usin autobrite grey gentle clay. During: After: The car was then all masked up ready for polishing but now most of the previous protection was removed it showed the true extent of the paintworks real defects. Then all of a sudden heard this :doublesho For polishing it was the usual case with Subaru's of bloody horrible sticky paintwork so had to try a few different combinations before I was happy. Correction work: Makita, Elitecarcare Cuttin pad with a mixture of Menz IP 3.02 & Menz FF RD85. Finishing work: G220 and the black LC finishing pad with 3m ultrafina se. A little 50/50 test patch: Lights before: After: Looking better already: One all the correction work was finished the cars paintowrk was then refined with the 3m ultrafina se combo (2 days) On return in the morning the car was given a IPA wipedown 50/50 mix with distilled water to help remove all the oils from the polishing stage and get a perfect bonding surface for the Swissvax Best of Show. Here is the car with its 1st coat of SV curing: while the wax was curing the windows were cleaned using megs glass cleaner and some glass cloths, they were then sealed using Zaino CS. The tyres were dressed using 2x coats of megs endurance and the wheels sealed using Zaino CS. The wax was then buffed off after around 45 mins leaving the car looking like this. I then started to polish the engine bay and there was LOTS to polish too, I used the 2 stage britemax polish/sealant. Engine bay befores: notice all the horrible water ethings on the metal work, mainly from the bonnet scoop. After 3.5 hrs of polishing and sealing she looked like this: All the underneath of the bonnet and the shut/metal work was all wax with sv too, the hose were leaned and dressed with AS smart shine. Finally the following day I popped back to applied the last 2nd coat of BOS and get under the car on axle stands and polish the exhaust using again the britemax 2 stage polish/sealant. Some final pics hope you all enjoy, and Craig if your reading a stunning car mate that you've built here hope your proud that she looks top notch again. And the final touch, had my friend make me up some stickers for the rear windows to replace Craigs old 1's. Total time around 30hrs All comments welcome as usual. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 30 hours!!!!!! I always love the transistion. Good work and a pleasure to view as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 now that's dedication for you..............can only imagine what its like in the flesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 excellent work as always, what an engine bay Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Back to it's former glory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walbertonio Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 As always, awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I'm waiting for Craig to come and tell you you've missed a bit! Looks awesome Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 You've missed a bit LOL No seriously Paul, cracking job and the car looks like it should again. Shame that Kris is thinking of selling. Still wouldn't mind it back in my garage but couldn't afford it along with the 350z. Plus the 350z is better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Stunning work. I can see why it has a few credits. Out of curiosity what did you use on the tail lights?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Valeting Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Stunning work. I can see why it has a few credits. Out of curiosity what did you use on the tail lights?? Megs polishing pad with menz ip and menz ff, brought them up a treat. Its a beauty just wish I had the money to buy it when Kris sells it. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Out of curiosity what did you use on the tail lights?? Megs polishing pad with menz ip and menz ff, brought them up a treat Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Gosh! What a shiny red!! Awesome job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddmroadster350z Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Bloody fantastic, what an engine bay The car will still win many prizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Lovely car, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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