FS: Open Class GC Impreza Rally Car

roofis · 10-03-2009, 06:48 PM

Sold!

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roofis · 10-03-2009, 06:48 PM

Sold!

93nissan · 10-03-2009, 07:51 PM

oh the fun i would have in that haha glws bump

dowroa · 10-03-2009, 07:57 PM

Wow. Free bump for a great build.

- dow

04.STI · 10-03-2009, 11:21 PM

really clean nice build

roofis · 10-04-2009, 02:30 PM

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dowroa · 10-04-2009, 03:46 PM

If I was allowed to spend 12K on a rally car right now, this or a PGT car is where I would be spending it.

This is a GREAT car for someone to get their first season out of the way, and should be a relatively low cost + easy repairs... as long as they don't shunt it.

Great car, and great color. I really can't bump this thread enough.

- dow

Ps. Any reason not to put the Phase II EJ251 into the car? EJ22 isn't a bad engine (same engine, IIRC with 253K in my RallyX car), but it is just curious.

PPs. Is the AC missing?!

00LGTP · 10-04-2009, 10:05 PM

looks like a good car expect the welds on the rollcage

manjambles · 10-05-2009, 05:01 AM

^^^ thinking the same thing^^^^^

roofis · 10-05-2009, 06:36 PM

I didn't do the EJ25 because the engine/power was the absolute last thing I wanted improve. Of course the AC is gone, it's a race car

As for that weld, Doug does good work but no matter what, it's not uncommon to see some welds in hard to reach places a little unpretty or unground compared to others. That doesn't particularly mean the penetration or break strength is any less though. Here's another shot of it plus the other three on that side of the main roll bar.

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00LGTP · 10-05-2009, 08:08 PM

why were they MIG welded?

if i was going to put my life on the line than i would have them TIG welded.

Rallycarperson · 10-05-2009, 08:53 PM

FANTASTIC car!! Mind posting some more pics if you have? Pics of the hydraulic ebrake?

~Mark -- Open Light 2.5RS

roofis · 10-05-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00LGTP

why were they MIG welded?

if i was going to put my life on the line than i would have them TIG welded.

MIG welded cages are very common, if anything more popular than TIG but no less or more safe. TIG is not be all, end all superior to MIG. There's a lot of variables at stake and they're almost two diferent uses completely. 90% of your rally cars and club level circuit cars will MIG because it's easier, faster and less expensive.

Prodrive would TIG Subaru World Rally Team body shells but they have 4 men working on a shell and each costs around 70,000 EUROS to build. Ultimately it's a preference of how much do you want to spend? A TIG welded cage can easily double its cost. It'll be ultra sexy though.

I'll post a few more pics with the handbrake later tonight.

medic14 · 10-06-2009, 02:16 AM

Aw man...If I only had the money to blow...this would be so much fun! I'm an jealous of whoever buys this great looking/well equiped car... GLWS!

roofis · 10-06-2009, 02:42 AM

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roofis · 10-09-2009, 02:05 AM

bump.

akuhner · 10-09-2009, 10:31 PM

Sweet! Don't anyone knock the engine, I had a blast in my old 1.8L rally car with 72hp to the wheels, and this car has to be lighter and put out more power. Nice prep!

roofis · 10-13-2009, 12:03 AM

Up Top.

sicksubie · 10-13-2009, 04:26 PM

What does it weigh?

roofis · 10-15-2009, 10:59 PM

About 2766 lbs.

WRXSteye20008 · 10-16-2009, 01:07 AM

beautiful build man I would love to take that off you hands if I was a bit older and had the money to fix it when I hit something rallying lol

snoopyone8 · 10-22-2009, 10:48 AM

Fantastic job with the build... I really wish I could swing the amount as I am sure it is worth every penny (and then some!). Good luck man!
-adam

10-03-2009, 06:48 PM	#1
roofis Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 33371 Join Date: Feb 2003	FS: Open Class GC Impreza Rally Car Sold! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by roofis; 10-31-2009 at 11:28 PM.

10-03-2009, 06:48 PM	#2
roofis Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 33371 Join Date: Feb 2003	Sold! Last edited by roofis; 10-31-2009 at 11:28 PM.

10-04-2009, 02:30 PM	#6
roofis Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 33371 Join Date: Feb 2003	----- Last edited by roofis; 10-31-2009 at 11:28 PM.

10-04-2009, 10:05 PM	#8
00LGTP Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (5) Member#: 172618 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2000 RS BRP	looks like a good car expect the welds on the rollcage Last edited by 00LGTP; 10-05-2009 at 01:05 AM.

10-05-2009, 06:36 PM	#10
roofis Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 33371 Join Date: Feb 2003	I didn't do the EJ25 because the engine/power was the absolute last thing I wanted improve. Of course the AC is gone, it's a race car As for that weld, Doug does good work but no matter what, it's not uncommon to see some welds in hard to reach places a little unpretty or unground compared to others. That doesn't particularly mean the penetration or break strength is any less though. Here's another shot of it plus the other three on that side of the main roll bar. ------ Last edited by roofis; 10-31-2009 at 11:28 PM.

10-03-2009, 07:51 PM	#3
93nissan Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 172245 Join Date: Feb 2008	oh the fun i would have in that haha glws bump

10-03-2009, 07:57 PM	#4
dowroa NASIOC Supporter Member Sales Rating: (11) Member#: 17498 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Durham, NC Vehicle: Megy 2007 WRB FXT SC 2006 SanRemo CircuitX	Wow. Free bump for a great build. - dow

10-03-2009, 11:21 PM	#5
04.STI Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 36812 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Sayreville, NJ Vehicle: 02 wrx wagon OBP	really clean nice build

10-04-2009, 03:46 PM	#7
dowroa NASIOC Supporter Member Sales Rating: (11) Member#: 17498 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Durham, NC Vehicle: Megy 2007 WRB FXT SC 2006 SanRemo CircuitX	If I was allowed to spend 12K on a rally car right now, this or a PGT car is where I would be spending it. This is a GREAT car for someone to get their first season out of the way, and should be a relatively low cost + easy repairs... as long as they don't shunt it. Great car, and great color. I really can't bump this thread enough. - dow Ps. Any reason not to put the Phase II EJ251 into the car? EJ22 isn't a bad engine (same engine, IIRC with 253K in my RallyX car), but it is just curious. PPs. Is the AC missing?!

10-05-2009, 05:01 AM	#9
manjambles Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 205643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA Vehicle: 2005 saab 92x 07STI silver	^^^ thinking the same thing^^^^^

10-05-2009, 08:08 PM	#11
00LGTP Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (5) Member#: 172618 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2000 RS BRP	why were they MIG welded? if i was going to put my life on the line than i would have them TIG welded.

10-05-2009, 08:53 PM	#12
Rallycarperson Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (3) Member#: 53971 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ y0! Vehicle: Open Light 2.5RS ::MAP Rally Team	FANTASTIC car!! Mind posting some more pics if you have? Pics of the hydraulic ebrake? ~Mark -- Open Light 2.5RS

10-06-2009, 02:16 AM	#14
medic14 Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 197419 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bremerton, WA Vehicle: 2004 WRX WRB	Aw man...If I only had the money to blow...this would be so much fun! I'm an jealous of whoever buys this great looking/well equiped car... GLWS!

10-06-2009, 02:42 AM	#15
roofis Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 33371 Join Date: Feb 2003	----- Last edited by roofis; 10-31-2009 at 11:29 PM.

10-09-2009, 02:05 AM	#16
roofis Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 33371 Join Date: Feb 2003	bump.

10-09-2009, 10:31 PM	#17
akuhner Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 462 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Brooklyn, NY Vehicle: 1998 Forester No more rally car...	Sweet! Don't anyone knock the engine, I had a blast in my old 1.8L rally car with 72hp to the wheels, and this car has to be lighter and put out more power. Nice prep!

10-13-2009, 12:03 AM	#18
roofis Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 33371 Join Date: Feb 2003	Up Top.

10-13-2009, 04:26 PM	#19
sicksubie Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (10) Member#: 101206 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Holden, MA Vehicle: 1992 S/C, coilovers, meth, 6spd, Hydra'd SVX	What does it weigh?

10-15-2009, 10:59 PM	#20
roofis Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 33371 Join Date: Feb 2003	About 2766 lbs.

10-16-2009, 01:07 AM	#21
WRXSteye20008 Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (10) Member#: 175565 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: York, PA Vehicle: 2005 Sti CGM	beautiful build man I would love to take that off you hands if I was a bit older and had the money to fix it when I hit something rallying lol

10-22-2009, 10:48 AM	#22
snoopyone8 Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 42970 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Connecticut USA Vehicle: 1998 2.5RS DOHC 2000 2.5RS	Fantastic job with the build... I really wish I could swing the amount as I am sure it is worth every penny (and then some!). Good luck man! -adam

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