bonesetter

I'm considering tweaking a SG 2.0l XT manual to about 300bhp, along with supporting suspension & brake mods

What sort of money should I budget for?

Engine work - de-cat, panel filter, and would I need a larger TMIC? Then re-map

Brakes - Brembos (do I need larger dia wheels on the SG model).

ARB (plus poss front), together with stronger mounts, d/l's as well.

As for suspension, I would like to lower the car, so dampers & springs (which I would prefer as opposed to coilovers), would I be looking to fit late'ish Impreza STi units?

Ball Park figures, so I know what I'm getting into would be great. Thanks guys, already loads of good feedback on previous questions

NorthDownsScooby

10 to 12 grand*



































* for an STi

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Black 2006 Forester STI
360 bhp / 398 FtLbs

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bonesetter

Thread Starter

was wondering how long it would take for someone to say that. Well done for being post number 1

Seriously though, is it ~£10 -12K ?

NorthDownsScooby

Thanking you please


Seriously though, never got this 'buy a lesser model then up-spec it to match the model above' thing. Just asking for trouble in my opinion. It's so, ... , American.



10-12 for an FSTi which will give you all you want above, and allow you to build on for the future.

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Scc28

i will have got my 2.5xt to approx 320bhp for less than 1500 quid total, car was 4k.

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bonesetter

Thread Starter

Have you done any suspension/brake mods?

Scc28

impreza 4 pots at the front and 2 pots to the rear, running on sti struts, just be patient and watch ebay like a hawk!!

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bonesetter

Thread Starter

Oh nice

Is this your car with the STi struts? What springs are fitted?

Scc28

stock sti struts and springs rear end is a tad lower than front but doesnt bother me!!

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bonesetter

Thread Starter

Looks OK to me. Have you gone RARB too? How did the handling change with the different struts fitted?

Gigsy

Yeah, was going to say budget £2-3k plus the cost of the car.

For Impreza STi Brembos, you'll need at least 17" x 7.5" (e.g. STi v7/v8 wheels). However, I have a set of GT spec Brembo calipers that will fit under stock Forester 17" wheels.

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Now MY05 MCS, Z3 2.8, X3 3.0d, Vespa ET4 & BMW F700GS

wagonwheels

Some people like myself cant afford the £9+k for a sti fozzy with 270bhp so have opted for "buying a lesser spec" car and making it faster.I have spent a few thousand pounds now but look what i have,full leather,sat-nav,fsh,average miles and a great tech spec inc new sti inverted suspension set up bigger brakes,wheels,turbo,intercooler,exhaust etc all of which other than a 6 speed box give me a better car for still thousands less than an sti.
Now i know people will look at it and say but its not an sti but when it blows an sti's doors off and looks like a normal xt then i will just smile

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bonesetter

Thread Starter

Is 2-3K with suspension & brakes too Gigsy?

Gigsy

If you shop around and can do a bit of spanner work...

Suspension £200
Brakes £600-700 (Brembo)
Turbo £400 (VF34)
ARBs and mounts £400
Wheels £200 (STI v7)
Remap £500
Etc

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Was MY03 FXT (262bhp) MY03 WRX (271bhp)
Now MY05 MCS, Z3 2.8, X3 3.0d, Vespa ET4 & BMW F700GS