Hi all sub newbie here !

[sti_newbie]

Hello guys,

I just purchased a classic and thought I would join this forum. I know nothing about Subarus but i'm an engineer and do all the work on my cars myself.
I hope I will learn a lot from you and the forum but also give back a bit where I can.

Car is a 1997 impreza JDM supposedly an STI. Not sure how I can confirm that is an STI.

They told me that is a version 6 but from what I've read this a version 4. Its got the version 5+ bumpers and cluster though.

A lot of crap work on it but will get on it as soon as possible.

Anyway, that's for starters, I will get to ask questions soon.

See ya :tup:

 

[IGOTASTi]

[MENTION=5742]sti_newbie[/MENTION] welcome friend.

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[Batmobile_Engage]

I imagine you tried looking up the VIN already?

 

[HolyCrapItsFast]

Welcome and thank you for joining. Let's see some pics!

 

[Grinder34]

Welcome!

A VIN search should definitely tell you what it began life as. As far as mods and/or upgrades, you'll have to do some hands-on-investigation

 

[sti_newbie]

Hi guys, had some problems and got away from internet for a while. Sorry about that.

I will be here everyday from now on.

I will post some pics in a while [MENTION=9]HolyCrapItsFast[/MENTION]
[MENTION=662]Batmobile_Engage[/MENTION] [MENTION=652]Grinder34[/MENTION] -- where can I lookup the VIN? Everything I have found through searching is USDDM based?

As far as mods, I have taken the engine & gearbox out and had a better look. Its got an FMIC , a stuck bearing on the ACT clutch plate (bloody hell that wasted my time), ACT clutch disc, aftermarket (unknown make) exhaust manifold/downpipe/exhaust system, BOV, a welded wastegate actuator etc.

I have been told that the engine has pistons and rods but I've seen a lot of shit work done on the car and I very doubt it. I removed the valve covers though since it was leaking oil on both sides and its got some arp hardware installed so that might be an indication.

 

[sti_newbie]

Btw I'm a member in 20 or more forums and I must say that this 'tagging' system is awesome!!!

Have I said that I bought a wide track GDB sti as well? :lol:

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

Try out this site and see how it works [MENTION=5742]sti_newbie[/MENTION].

https://www.ts-export.com/page.php?page=about_vin_decoders

 

[Grinder34]

Another STI!? Pics of both please!

 

[sti_newbie]

Try out this site and see how it works @sti_newbie.

https://www.ts-export.com/page.php?page=about_vin_decoders

Thanks for the link! I cannot get the japanese subaru specific decoder to work, looks like the website is down? but I can get the build information using the generic decoder which is 1997 December. This is the same as on the car's paperwork

 

[sti_newbie]

Another STI!? Pics of both please!

Haha yes, I got in love pretty quick. Pics loading

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

Hmmm...it seems kind of difficult to locate a functioning JDM VIN decoder site that is in English. There are a couple out there that supposedly work okay, but they are all in Russian. I suppose if you can get your browser to properly translate, you might have some luck. I can look around a little more later on, starting to get pretty busy here at work.

 

[sti_newbie]

Hmmm...it seems kind of difficult to locate a functioning JDM VIN decoder site that is in English. There are a couple out there that supposedly work okay, but they are all in Russian. I suppose if you can get your browser to properly translate, you might have some luck. I can look around a little more later on, starting to get pretty busy here at work.

I can translate the website no probs. Please do so when you have some spare time. Thanks for the effort :tup:

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

http://www.subaru-sale.ru/vin/

http://auc.ts-export.com/month

http://vindecoderlinks.com/

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

http://www.autotraderjapan.com/index.php/auction-access/vin-decoder.html

 

[IGOTASTi]

[MENTION=5742]sti_newbie[/MENTION] welcome back!

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[sti_newbie]

Here you go guys.. [MENTION=652]Grinder34[/MENTION]

 

[Real Auto Dynamics]

You have my attention :tup:

 

[Alin]

Hurry! Someone post a fapping meme!

:bow:

 

[Doppelganger]

Very nice cars.

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