Finished: Subaru Impreza WRC "Arai Version"

[freakray]

Built this one box stock, just for a break from all the detail I have been putting into other projects, no interior photos for that reason.
Toshihiro Arai's Spike Subaru Impreza as driven on Rally Catalunya in 2000.
Tamiya labels the kit as a 2000 Impreza but the car is really a 1999 Impreza with upgrades, the Subaru WRT were using the P2000 in the 2000 championship which is an altogether different car to this.

Just wanted to show I haven't been idle in my silence, let me know what you think

[Veyron]

Right up to par with your other works, and good to see you building.

Are those Tamiya wheels?

[D[X]P]

COOL!!

I have the same exact model....just too lazy tu buid it

Looks very nice

[Valentino]

Great Job,

[RallyRaider]

Great as usual Ray. Your Suraru collection must be nearing double figures by now I notice you filled the gap around the auxiliary lights in the front bumper. A lot of people miss that.

Veyron, those six spoke Speedlines come in the Arai kit, that is why it is so sought after.

[freakray]

Thanks guys

Phil, yes I filled the gap, pain that it was too and no, I am not into double figures or nearly there either. I will be though

Brian, as Phil said, they only come in the Arai kit, one reason I grab every Arai Impreza I see

[[MR MY02]]

Nice ride man !

Looking good

[flyonthewall]

Can't fault it Ray

[ImolaEK]

Man thats sweet, great job defenitely,

[SpoonMan Dos]

Another Subaru from the talented Mr. Ray. Good job.

[Jay!]

Very cool, Ray!

So was Arai using a 99-spec car in 2000? Maybe I need to go stare at pics of some P2000's...

[1204]

standard as usual..... ......

[freakray]

Originally Posted by jay@af

Very cool, Ray!

So was Arai using a 99-spec car in 2000? Maybe I need to go stare at pics of some P2000's...

Here's a photo of a P2000 Impreza for you Jay, notice the different hood:


Arai's Impreza was an updated 1999 spec, as I said.

Thanks for the compliments guys, they're appreciated.

[935k3]

Great looking model. I will have to build mine sometime.

[clem24]

Originally Posted by freakray

Thanks guys

Brian, as Phil said, they only come in the Arai kit, one reason I grab every Arai Impreza I see

These wheels also come in a 4 bolt pattern on the Corolla WRC kit too... I have this kit as well, and was thinking about recasting the wheels. Great build! I sure as hell don't fill those gaps. Too much work..!

clem..