newera car specs - subaru impreza sti 8 (hks gtrs...

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This is by far the best prepared Impreza STi 8 we've come across so far at auctions in Japan! It's

been prepared with HKS components mostly. Specification is impressive, but the drive this car

gives is far, far better than we could have expected. First, here's the spec:

Engine: HKS Roller bearing GT RS Turbo unit, HKS uprated top mount Intercooler, Apexi

induction Kit complete with cold air shroud and sealed bonnet section - fed with cold air from the

front. J Speed Alloy Large Core radiator wih blue silicone Samco hoses. HKS Full Exhaust System

inc downpipe. Note that the original manifolds are retained, which give the characteristic Subaru

boxer's burble...Silencing is also adjustable for noise with a remote cable operated Apexi exhaust

control valve. Ideal for fooling the marshalls when they check the car at trackdays, or for avoiding

waking the neighbours in the early hours of the morning! The original ECU has been fitted with a

piggy-back HKS F-Con V Pro Engine Management unit. Injectors are also uprated. Boost control

is taken care of by an HKS EVC 5 (Electronic Valve Controller) Boost Controller and display.

Exterior: Zero Sports Carbon Bonnet, Carbon Scoop & Carbon Boot Lid, Creative SZ Alloy GT

Wing, Wheels are forged lightweight Volk Racing CE28 17" items in unmarked condition with 4

near new high grip Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tyres of size 225/45 ZR17 on each corner.

Interior: STi Genome/Defi 52mm Boost gauge with Defi Link Controller. Standard Equiptment

includes: Alacantara STi Interior, Intercooler Water Spray (Auto and Manual Options), Optional

Variable centre Differential (Auto and Manual Options), allowing power to be transmitted to the

wheels in the ratio desired by the driver, 6 Speed Manual Transmission, Climate Control A/C, E/W,

E/M, STI 'Quick Steering' rack, PAS, 4 channel ABS. Original option fitted mats. On the centre

console are: Integral Knock, Boost, Oil temp and Water temp meters neatly mounted in place. A

very high quality Addzest CD/MD/Radio Head unit is also included free of charge.

2003 Subaru Impreza STi 8 (HKS GTRS Turbo) Blue Metallic

Basic InfoRegistration date 1/2003Chassis Number GDB-018257Mileage 4844Color Blue MetallicOTR Price £ 22750

Detailed description




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Suspension & drivetrain: Tein Coilovers, adjustable for both ride height and damping. Suspension

is currently set as low as it will go, but can be easily raised to suit the new owner's needs. Tein

Pillowball top mounts (allowing a greater degree of camber adjustment to the front), Cusco front

underbody brace, Factory Carbon STi front strut brace, an STi rear strut brace has also been

installed to increase cornering rigidity. Clutch is a twin plate unit, near new in feel with progressive

take-up. Ideal for fast getaways, which is something this car is very geared up for.

From standstill, dropping the clutch and accelerating, the boost comes on quickly and pulls the car

relentlessly all the way to the redline before the driver has a chance to take his hand from the

gearlever. Charging through the gears, the rate of acceleration doesn't seem to slow. Usually

when pulling away -- cars bog down a little when the clutch is released and power applied - not

this car, it just does it's best to make a hole in the horizon and will out accelerate almost anything.

Our own 380 bhp Silvia Spec R felt slow compared to this car by some considerable margin. It

runs 1.7 bar of boost at the moment, although we will turn this down to more sensible levels, so

the car can be rolling road tested and set up by a Subaru Specialist in the UK before it's

unleashed in anger on UK fuel! It sounds much like a standard Impreza with a decent exhaust

system at idle, giving no indication of the extra urge available upon application of full throttle,

although the wastegate does chatter a little and this is heard through the Apexi induction kit on the

over run. We estimate this Impreza's making no less than 450 bhp in current guise. Handling is

superb as can be expected, although with limits as high as this car is set up for, we didn't test this

car's adhesive limits. Tein suspension is considered one of the best Japanese brands of coil over.

Ride is firm, yet compliant - making this car feasible for daily (although capable of mental speeds)

use. It's also notable that this car's been prepared to very high standards. Each modification has

been carefully thought out and executed - looking much like a factory prepared car.

Condition is nearly new, as can be expected of a car of such low original mileage. There are no

faults at all to report mechanically. The interior is also in immaculate - as new condition. Auction

grade is 1 (Auction sheet is available), as this is a very modified example - from standard spec.

The Lower lip spoiler is scratched. This is to be repaired as part of UK preparation. Note that the

carbon intercooler scoop's laquer has turned milky. A new one can be obtained through

www.neweraparts.com if required.

The 1st and only owner of this car spent OVER £13,000 in improvements on this car, then sold it!!

It's hard to understand why, as it's perfect in every sense! Still, it's lucky that we were not only able

to find it - but buy it!!

Inclusive of full UK conversions for E-SVA, UK model report hire, E-SVA test, minor paintwork as

described, 6 month's road tax & full UK registration this car is available for just £22,750 OTR.




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Looks like an Sti 8 that's been cosmetically improved!

Very, very smart...




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Just immaculate throughout!




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Rear wing sets the car off well.




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Carbon boot lid. Unusual in the UK!




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Bonnet has beautiful weave. Intercooler scoop's laquer is milky. Easily replacable.

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HKS full exhaust system including downpipe.




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CE28's set the car off well, yet still discreetly.




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By far - Japanese forged lightweight rims are much better than anything available in UK (GravityCast).

There's just something very, very sexy about carbon!!




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Fully adjustable high quality TEIN suspension.




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Cusco braces to the underbody - improves feel and suspension control.

No ordinary STi 8 engine bay!




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Cold Air feed. Air flow meter not fitted. A Map sensor connects to the HKS F Con V Pro CPUinstead.

HKS GT RS roller bearing turbo.




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HKS uprated intercooler.

How deep!!!!




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Uprated radiator!

Adjustable top mounts, ideal for dialing out understeer!




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Original Chassis Plate.

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Original Interior is completely unmarked.




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Original odometer reading before conversion in the UK.

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Water spray to intercooler.

Control for the Apexi exhaust valve.




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Centre differential is adjustable on this Sti 8!




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6 Speed Manual transmission as std.

HKS Type 5 Boost controller and display unit.




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Professional Monitoring devices!

Hifi is worth £1,000 alone in Japan!




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HKS F-Con V Pro - so neatly fitted - it could have come like this from the factory!




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GT rear wing has been neatly mounted from beneath. No corners cut at all - on this car!




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STI rear strut brace.

Small scratch on front lip spoiler - to be repaired as part of UK preparation work.




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Bridgestone Potenza RE070's - some of the best tyres available for Imprezas - in Japan.

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Orignal Auction Sheet Copy.




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