MVRides - Modified Version Rides

A shinning star of the import world, the Subaru Impreza is nearly unstoppable. These rally-bred machines are able to deliver a totally new experience in acceleration and handling. Here we have the rundown on a mean-looking Impreza ver 8, ‘wrenched’ to near perfection in terms of performance by the guys at ST Wangan. Much like everything that comes out of ST Wangan’s accented garage, this Impreza is seen to have been given the ‘wrench’ with meticulous care.

    Getting a facelift and a Varis CF hood surely isn’t the end of the mod story for this featured Impreza ver 8, as you’ll see. The facelift with a version 9 kit surely adds some points to its appearance with an up-to-date look for this Impreza, although the consequence is that it makes the stock BBS wheels look microscopic. In a crowd of forged Japanese rims, the owner has opted for a set of Rays RE30 partnered with a set of 235/40R17 Advan Neova tyres.

    In achieving a nice performance setup with powerbands suitable for the streets, a few mod and upgrading were done onto the EJ-20 engine. All these were achieved without taking any chances in the reliability department, which has always been taken into consideration. Looking at the list of mods done, I’d say the use of a re-flashed or re-mapped E.C.U with a more suitable fuel mapping that keeps the vital mixture of fuel, air and spark consistent play an important role in the performance upgrading of this EJ-20 engine. The upgraded 255lph Walbro fuel pump was handed the task of feeding fuel while the SARD fuel pressure regulator manages the supply. Airflow capability for this EJ-20 is further enhanced with the presence of a complete HKS Racing suction kit while a HKS SSQV blow-off valve thwarts compressor surge. Among other added items include the Tomei timing belt guide and Power Enterprise belting…

Specification
Model	Subaru STI Version 8
Engine	EJ-20 @ 1.5-boost bar
Engine Mods & Upgrade	HKS Racing Suction Kit / Tomei Timing Belt Guide / Greddy Oil Cooler / Power Belt / HKS SSQV Blow-off Valve / Koyo Radiator / Custom Intercooler / Walbro Fuel Pump / SARD Fuel Pressure Regulator / Greddy Profec B
Transmission	6-MT & Ogura Clutch
E.C.U.	Re-Mapped
Suspension	Tein
Brakes	Endless – 6-pot FR / 4-pot RR
Rims & Tyres	Rays RE30 & Advan Neova
Garage	ST Wangan

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This featured car needs no introduction; especially to all you performance car enthusiasts out there as it has been in the motorsport scene for years and with all its victories in the WRC is by now considered an icon by the motoring fraternity. Even in standard form the EJ20 engine with a capability of pumping out 265hp with a torque of 350Nm would readily satisfy those with a spirited driving style. Coupled with its boxer engine unique sound that had become one of its trademarks, it is with no surprise that the Subaru Impreza is one of the more popular choices for many a performance car enthusiasts here in Malaysia.

Specification
Engine	EJ20
ENGINE MODS & COMPONENTS UPGRADE	2.2 stroker kit, port and polish head, STi piston, STi camshaft, STi 1.2mm metal gasket, STi injectors, STi spark plugs, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, AVO 314 turbo, HKS front mount intercooler, 65mm APS CAI, Apex’i air filter, STi oil catch tank, custom made oil cooler, custom made intercooler water spray, Greddy Type RS blow off valve, Sard adjustable fuel regulator.
Transmission	Manual 5-Speed 4WD, Ogura Racing Clutch
Exhaust	Custom made downpipe, Apex’i silencer valve, Apex’i 2.5 stainless steel pipe, Blitz Nur Spec muffler
Suspension	Tein Superstreet with pillow ball
Brake	4-pot AP Racing caliper, 2-piece AP Racing disc rotor, Project MU brake pad (front), OEM brake with Endless brake pad (rear)
Rims & Tyres	17-inch Work Emotion CR Kai, 225/45R17 Bridgestone Potenza RE001 Adrenalin tyres, Rays lock nut.
Exterior	Stock with adjustable 22B model spoiler
Garage	GT Auto

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