Ok, we’ve been beating you over the head about LS this and that for a few days now. Surely there are more than a couple of you out there who could stand to have some relief from the Bowtie brigade, so allow me to help you out with yet another crossbreed swap. Here’s a hint: it’s a one-purpose car that by the thinnest measure possible could potentially be driven on the street, visually it looks like the perfect storm of “damn drifter kids…” comments waiting to happen combined with a Super Street magazine cover (more on that in a second) and it’s up for sale. And no, it’s not all-wheel-drive…anymore.
Straight from the listing:
The car was purpose-built for drifting so it has a 06′ STi rear differential that has been welded, Driveshaft Shop 800hp rated rear axles, Custom FLCA and bump-steer for more steering angle, and a CNC hydraulic e-brake. Before testing; the car was 4-corner balanced, and weighs 2800 with me in it (I weigh 175lbs). The only time the car was drifted was after it was built, which was over a year ago. I had a professional drifter test it for 4-5 hours at Sonoma Raceway…the car handled flawlessly with no issues and is very responsive due to its steering modifications. Since then the car has only been street driven on occasion.
There is well over 100 hours of fabrication put into this car that can be seen anywhere you look! We made this car as simple as possible. The engine bay is clear of any clutter, all electrical is in the cab where the glovebox used to be, and the switch panel is easily uninstalled to make easy access to the switches, gauges, and wiring.
This car starts and drives on every startup without a hiccup or strain. I withhold full confidence in the functionality and drive-ability of this car. It has never NOT started or gave any issues.
ENGINE: Ford EFI 302 5.0 (V8); extrude-honed intake; JBA Firecone shorty headers; Custom 2 1/4″ exhaust, Borla GT500 muffler; Denso Supra TT fuel pump; Nissan Z32 fuel filter, BBK fuel pressure regulator, Custom Howe Racing radiator, Custom radiator hoses; Custom radiator fan shroud, 16″ Spal fan; 3qt Canton Racing accusump, Custom oil pan; Phenix Industries power steering plumbing/fittings; Custom engine and chassis harness
DRIVETRAIN: Ford T5 transmission, RAM hydraulic throwout bearing; Exedy Stage 2 clutch, Fidanza 13lbs flywheel; Pro 5.0 shifter, Hurst shifter and shifter handle; Custom 1-piece driveshaft; STi R180 (welded) rear differential, Driveshaft Shop 800hp conversion rear axles
ENGINE MANAGMENT: A9L ECU, Bee R* rev-limiter; MSD 6AL ignition system; Braille 21lbs battery
FOOTWORK & CHASSIS: Fortune-Auto 500 Series coilovers (8k/6k); Perrin Performance PSRS kit, Custom roll center/bump-steer kit, Whiteline steering rack bushings; 95′ Impreza FWD steering rack (for increased steering angle); Custom FLCA; Custom front crossmember; Custom engine/transmission mounting, Custom steering linkage/steering shaft; STi drilled and modified front knuckles; STi rear subframe (solid bushings); Whiteline poly differential mounts; adjustable rear lateral links; plated frame rails; Custom DOM front bash bar; Custom 8-Point rollcage (1.75″ DOM)
BRAKES: STi Brembo/hub/spindle conversion F/R, PowerSlot rotors, StopTech pads, StopTech SS brake lines; CNC hydraulic handbrake; Tilton 600 Series pedals (converted to manual brakes); Tilton 75 Series master cylinders
WHEELS & TIRES: XXR 530’s F: 17×8.25 +20; R: 18×9.75 +20; 225/45/17 Falken 615K (Front); 245/40/18 Triangle TR968 (Rear); ARP extended wheel studs; Muteki lug nuts
EXTERIOR: 99′ Impreza facelift front-end conversion; DEPO headlights, Lamin-X headlight/taillight tint; JDM GC8 front grille; tub’d rear wheel wells; HT-Auto sideskirts and front lip; JDM rear spats; ABW Design duckbill spoiler; B-Magic 40mm overfenders F/R; Grimmspeed antenna delete
INTERIOR: 02 WRX dashboard, 02 WRX gauge cluster, Custom switch panel, AutoMeter UltraLite gauges, Custom transmission tunnel, Sparco kill-switch; DPI steering hub/quick-release, Pro-Grip 15″ aluminum steering wheel; Longacre rear view mirror; Longacre steering wheel hook, Recaro Profi driver seat, STi passenger seat, Sabelt 5-point driver’s safety harness and four-point passenger’s safety harness
And about that Super Street reference: you can read the article HERE. Tell me this wouldn’t be a fun little hot rod.
eBay Link: 1995 Subaru Impreza L (GC8)
To tell the truth I just ignored all the crap about the Loathsome Slug. So I didn’t get battered by it all!
Nice car by the way – and a nicer motor….