Restoration Of An Abandoned Subaru WRX - Genuine Barn Find!
The video you've all been waiting for since I teased of its existence many months ago, and now its finally time for the main event restoring my abandoned barn find Subaru Impreza WRX STi ( replica ) to road worthy condition again, Enjoy.
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links to all episodes mentioned in video -
INTERCOOLER - • WRX Intercooler Restor...
SHOCKS - • WRX STi Inverted Shock...
BRAKE CALIPERS - • Subaru WRX Brake Calip... , • Subaru WRX STI Brake C... , • 25 Year Old Brembo Bra...
BODY KIT - • How To PROPERLY Spray ...
HEADLIGHTS - • Headlight Restoration ...
GC8 SERIES - • Subaru Stuff
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Restoration Of An Abandoned Subaru WRX - Genuine Barn Find!
Hey Guys, Just a quick FYI. So I'm getting asked a lot " why didn't you sort out all the rust on the underside, suspension components, radiator brackets etc etc " well this is only the first stage of restoration , in this episode the car is "restored" to a roadworthy condition so that I can enjoy it guilt free through the spring summer and autumn months but come winter it will be getting "restored" to showroom condition. I hope this answers most of your questions and puts your fears at rest. Oh and as for the barrage of " why did you cover up the fog lights" Its a Subaru rally heritage thing that started with the original Impreza back in 1993 on the world rally stages.
I have an sti carpet for sale - 200$ CAD
I love your attention to detail and would love to be able to afford to do the same on my forester xt someday. I would love to tear it down and address all of the underneath and powder coat everything. Great work as always.
You’ve gotta start somewhere
Nice restoration. Was amazed it came out as good as it did with how it started.
Is this a bug eye? Wud u upgrade the front end to a S205?
This is something I wish I had the money for. A garage and a project car to rebuild. The feeling to finally drive the car you worked so hard to restore must be incredible.
I'd say I don't thats all that is needed mate. I think our maestro out there is truly passionate about restoring things to their original or better glory and takes enormous amounts of time to focus on the details. I know for sure, if I had the money and the donor car etc I still wouldn't be able to do the justice we get to see on the RRC channel, skills+passion+desire to do the right thing= RRC....
I restored two cars in a box measuring 5 by 8 meters. including welding and painting. this is an incredible feeling when the car is ready and you drive it for the first time
@Walter Bright in our country war :( because of tis I cannot plan anything. Before war started I was planned to build box and continue repair cars as hobby, but war destroyed all my plans. Hope it not lead to lose anyone and ends ASAP
Would be better to make your own car.
And the time also.
RRC probably: What a stressful day of restoration... I can't wait to go home and unwind by playing some My Summer Car
Haha Glad you got my little reference :)
i unironically enjoy msc haha
My summer car was so fun
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I absolutely love seeing old cars being brought back to life and rescued. Any guy can appreciate the process of taking something completely gone and bringing it back to life. Great video!!
Recently fallen in love with the look of the WRX, and man, this video made me smile. The comparisons of the before and after shots are unbelievable!
You should watch the 6 minute intro to baby driver.....you will really want a Subaru
Back to the 30 minutes plus videos and complete restoration. Thank you so much 🙂
Thank you , glad you enjoyed it :)
Please give the undercarriage a coating with some chain oil.
Stunning, love the car ones
You have no idea how much I appreciate these long restoration videos. Can't wait for the future projects. Oh, also, your sense of humor is so on point. Thanks for the laughs :D
What an incredible job! Thank you so much for documenting your progress for us all to see! Absolutely love it 👍
As a car and restoration enthusiast, last night I found this wonderful work among the videos recommended by KZhead, which I enjoyed from the first to the last minute. Great channel, I subscribed
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing it really means alot to me :)
@@RRCRestoration Where can I access the cheat-codes for fast forward assembly without cursing and skinned knuckles? I love my 2001 Legacy rolling restoration project, but every-time I get it apart for a simple maintenance task it turns into a week long can of carnivorous worms. Just replacing the handbrake mechanism I ended up buying parts in America and having them delivered to a mate in Texas who then posted them to me - six days rather than six weeks from Japan!! GREAT video, thanks.
LT, same here and I’ve just binge watched both sets of Impreza videos 😂 defo subscribed. Might even see one of these Impreza’s up at Knockhill or on the roads.👌🏻
Ditto nice work mate
This may be great video? I just got it in my feed and need to say. It's either a barn find in which we know who owns it and have a contact with them as a means to get legal possession. OR it's abandoned and legal possession is obtained by default through time elapsed with notices to remove or noone has done anything about it being where it was dumped, that an accepted legal process has relinquished their rights to it. . You need to make a distinction so all barn finds don't automatically get lumped into a grey area called abandoned as well?
As someone living in Colorado, USA, I see these all the time, but I forget just how awesome they really are. This video made me fall in love with them all over again.
Nice one, Over here you do see them around but not too frequently . but yeah they are awesome little cars :)
Wonderful cars.
One of the best videos I have watched,no annoying music,camera angles or someone screaming like they’ve had to many sweets. I think you have got the formula just about right thank you for the time and effort you must put in and the car is pretty good too
Amen to that.......there's a time and a place, but sometimes it's better to have this format
Great job. It looks obsoletely fantastic. Another superb quality production. I love the fact that there is no messing about or ridiculousness that you often find in other videos. Brilliant!!!!
I was wondering for weeks what all the Subaru parts were getting restored for, then a 45 minute episode of it all coming together absolutely first class once again mate 👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it :)
everything from camera angles, editing to pace of car upgrade is so perfect! showing the car being built w/o spending too long or not showing enough of it is hard! and you are nailing it! aswell as shooting other videos for more detailed parts of the build, im in love!
such an interesting project to do.. you did a great job at restoring/building it.. This kind of thing is is one of my interests brother.. keep it up
I watch a lot of car restoration videos but I have to say this is the best one by a mile. I watched every minute of it with pure enjoyment. What a transformation and so expertly done👌👌👌 excellent work! .....I kept expecting Mike Brewer to pop in checking progress,but even he would agree it's a top quality job and like you say more to come on the build.
You must not watch many restoration vids then.
Oh my god that My Summer Car reference caught me completely off guard
Glad you liked that, I wasn't sure anyone would get the reference :)
@@RRCRestoration i lost so much of my summer to that game, spot on
@@SaulHeno but did you win the race? Man, that game is something else
@@RRCRestoration haha finally i was looking for this comment
@@Hawk7886 I am just getting drunk and burning my house down
Excellent restoration. Your attention to detail is first class, and the video very well made 👍🏻Looks like it was an excellent condition car to start with, can't believe it got broken for spares just because the turbo was shot.
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it :)
🔧🚗 Oh, the dream of having a garage and a project car to restore is definitely something many of us can relate to! It's incredible to witness the transformation of an abandoned Subaru WRX into a stunning machine through the restoration process. The dedication, skills, and love poured into these projects are truly inspiring. I can only imagine the sense of accomplishment and joy that comes with finally driving the car you've worked so hard to rebuild. It's a testament to the beauty of automotive craftsmanship and the satisfaction of bringing something back to life. Keep up the amazing work! 💪🔥
I loved everything about this! Amazing job on bringing her back to life!
Awesome! It’s nice when a plan comes together. All those random Subaru parts you restored just happened to find the perfect home. Looks amazing
haha It is indeed :)
Great restoration, obviously your passion for cars, your vast knowledge in vehicle mechanics and methodical workmanship shines through your work. 2 thumbs up and and my subscription for a job well done.
As someone who hopes to own a Subaru one day this was an awesome video great job restoring such an iconic car keep it up 👍
10/10 would watch again Nothing more satisfying than seeing the old bits come off and the newly restored bits going back on Awesome video mate!
I am here for every minute of this restoration. Your motorcycle project was mind blowing and I couldn't be more excited to see what you do with this Subaru.
Man I’m so happy to see another Subaru on the channel getting revived from the dead and even bonus points it’s a blob! Love it!
+1 The subaru videos are a win
Glad you're happy with my choice :)
Great restoration video !! Respect your passion for restoring WRX.
You can’t beat that WRX Boxer warble. Literally gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.
Whoa, you do a helluva job "filming"(and editing)! Just how many cameras do you use? It takes patience to work with this much effort, thank you.👍🏼
Thank you very much that means alot :). I use a couple of cameras and alot of will power to keep moving them for different shots lol
Unbelievable restoration man! Good to see a Scottish restorer doing such immaculate work 💪🏼 🏴 If I see the motor out on the roads I’ll be sure to wave! Cheers!
Cheers buddy :)
I hope there is a car attached to the motor when you do see it? 🤣Jeremy Downunder
Hello! I've discovered your channel, I'm a fan of car restorations especially classic cars or those that have marked my childhood (people born in the 1990s, give or take a year, we've seen sagas like "Fast & Furious", we've played Need for Speed, WRC, Gran Turismo... etc) and you're literally living my dream and that of many people like me. I've always understood these kinds of things as personal passions; some people build model airplanes, Warhammer, and the like, others spend their hours surfing or practicing a sport. When you find your passion, you can spend HOURS, DAYS, MONTHS, and even years dedicating yourself to it and leaving a masterpiece like that. It's a pity not to have the money to buy those cars or to have limited mechanical knowledge to undertake a similar project like that... You've gained a subscriber, a hug from the Canary Islands, Spain! :)
Bro you are the best, this might be one the best rebuilding video. Well explained with all the information and with quality and really good editing. I enjoyed and I learned things , thank you and keep going.
M8 seriously you have done a great job, i can't imagine how you are feeling after seeing all this effort taking shape. Greetings from Greece.
Thank you so much, it is really satisfying seeing it all come together and than actually getting to drive it is just the icing on the cake :) I just wish we had better and warmer weather in the country to enjoy these cars and bikes a bit more.
@@RRCRestoration yeah but you have nice roads, down south we have the better weather but the roads are rubbish. I miss my biking days around Oban/Crianlarich/loch Lomond
Your videos have come a long way. The commentary is a welcome addition, nice job. This is such an unbelievable transformation!
Thank you so much, Really glad to hear that my videos are getting better :)
@@RRCRestoration please keep these types of full restorations coming. Have you thought about doing an Integra? Or, maybe an old BMW M3?
You saved that car!!! Great work. Textbook perfect at every step.
I am always so impressed with your fastidious approach, a real lesson to me, (myself being dreadfully 'gung-ho' leaving millions of things half finished). So cool. Always delight in watching and re-watching the work flow! Cheers and keep em coming
I used to work as a mechanic for Subaru and I own a 2019 STI. I have always been a die hard fan for the older Subarus though, I have my own plans to build a hawkeye soon myself you just further convinced me to to it! You did a fantastic job restoring this Blob eye WRX. Thank you for saving this Subaru from a fate it didn't deserve... the sad part was it was over something as simple as turbo failure leading to a unnecessary part out. Hope to see the finished product soon great job and thank you for saving another piece of history!
I really appreciate the work you have put into this project . I'm a motorcycle guy, but I enjoy it .
I’m happy that this video is doing so well - you clearly spent a ton of time on this. Congrats!
This is hands down the best Subaru rebuilt I've seen so far. Keep it up my guy!!
Superb restoration, my friend... so satisfying to watch it coming together. Thanks for creating it - we all appreciate it. Cheers!
You’re an absolute wizard when it comes to restoring Subarus!
Awesome job as always ! Congratulations. By the way I own a VFR400 nc30 and find your restoration video super nice and satisfying. can't wait to see the next episode of the restoration man.
Just saw the ending of the show / video You did a splendid, splendid job Congratulations to you Sir !
WOW, one of the best if not the best restoration videos I’ve ever seen. In fact, I learnt a lot about my own car too thank you so much
Love love love these longer resto vids , you sir are an absolute craftsman , favourite channel on KZhead by far
First time on this channel and god damn you are amazing! Super chill and confy video i just watched on my lunch time! Subscribed for sure! Keep up the work!
She looks beautiful! It's always good seeing cars like these getting restored to their former glory and running again, saved from potentially being sent to the scrap heap! Well done, great video, and keep up the awesome work!
I'm a sucker for anything and everything when it comes to restorations. From cars to watches, I can't get enough. I was recommended this video this morning and decided to click on it to see what it's all about. I have to say, it's *wonderful* to see a full car restoration in one video! Nothing against channels like Goonzquad, but this video has no filler....just wrenching on a car. REALLY good shit man!
Love your content, it’s so satisfying to watch as you meticulously restore things and keep a very organized work space (out slide of my skill set). I love the pace of your videos too, all too often channels similar to yours spend 3/4 of the video saying what they are going to do rather than actually doing it. You say what you’re doing as it’s getting done… very refreshing.
Thank you so much for that comment and I'm so glad you enjoy my style of working and filming :)
Amazing work , I could totally spend a whole day watching these videos 👌👌
What a fantastic job nice to see an Impreza in its original state excellent job
What a joy watching you restore this Subaru WRX back to its former glory. Thank you for always bringing us your best, it’s what makes this such a wonderful channel. I can’t wait to see your next project brought back to life. Take care of yourself, my friend!
Thank you so much Jose, always nice to hear from you :)
@@RRCRestoration Much obliged, you’re doing a fantastic job!
Really enjoy these longer episodes, thank you so much for taking the time to film the process for us all to see.
No problem, thank you for watching :)
First time viewer. This was awesome to watch! Restoring as many of the OEM parts as possible is so smart! Guaranteed the fitment to be spot on. I try to do the same thing with as many projects as possible (cars, rebuilding furniture, ect). Great video! Much love from Charlotte, NC!
Wonderful job, mate!
Simply epic work. I’m slowly rebuilding my 1996 STi v3 and your work is a real inspiration to me to keep going. Love the before and after shots. Truly superb work.
Nice one, I'm sure it'll be a stunner when your finished :)
Amazing job on the restoration! Doing everything yourself is definitely the way to go in a restoration, So much hassle when having to deal with mechanics and body shops😆
You're a master of your craft. I bet you had a huge feeling of accomplishment on that first drive. Well done, sir!
Know nothing about cars, watched the whole vid, loved it man. Mad respect from the other side of the world.
Big greetings from Ukraine :) I was really looking forward to this video :) Gorgeous Subaru! I really liked how you e restored to the stock state! WOW :)))
Thank you so much, Glad you enjoyed it :)
@@RRCRestoration Which Subaru model would you like to add to your collection? Brat? Baja?😁😁😁
Impressive: I have been moved to see what a great job you have done on this subaru. Just thinking that it could have been abandoned and you have brought it back to life, I can only say thank you and very, very good work....
Thank you so much for your kind comment :)
Great video. Thank you for sharing.
I am a fan of the Subayo Impreza, and your work on it is amazing and worth watching. Thank you for returning it to the original❤❤❤
As a Subaru owner, I love all your Subaru content! Great video and attention to detail! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Simply amazing. One of the most satisfying videos I've watched, the attention to detail is spot on! 👌 I can only dream of having a workshop like that!! Cracking job mate well done! 👍
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it :)
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Hell yes! Great job! My 05 STI is getting fixed up now. Cant wait!!!
An absolute pleasure to watch someone tackle a job like this that obviously knows what he's doing, starting with washing the car.
Thank you :)
Amazing work, your work on here inspired me to do my own impreza and these sort of videos help a lot to get it across that finishing line
Great video! Really like this generation of wrx. No frills, just awd rally greatness. Thanks for all your time and effort on these videos. Can't wait to see what else is coming down the pipe!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it :)
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Awesome work
It Looks Good, Great Job ❤
What a truly excellent restoration ! Great work Sir 👍
Outstanding work! Really the care for the tiniest details is sooo awesome! :D And always carefully dodging the reflections XD
제가 꼭 해보고 싶던 부품이나 업그레이드 셀프로하는 영상 보여 주셔서 감사합니다 대리만족 확실히 했습니다 앞으로도 더 많은 영상 부탁드립니다^^❤
What an outstanding job! Thank you so much for documenting your progress for us all to enjoy!
I'm so glad it went back to stock. These versions look so awesome when in stock trim. Good job man!
Thank you, glad you liked it :)
Love these videos, dude. Keep em coming.
18:08 as an owner of Subaru Brat, this made me smile. Gotta love the simplicity of old cars.
I am so glad you rescued this car. All pre-2008 Subarus need to be treated with love and kindness as they are the last of the good years. I wish I had my 2003 again, it was such a beautiful car to drive.
Dude this entire video and the one's preceding it were very much like therapy! Honestly, words escape me on how immaculately you've done the restoration work. Also, I got to learn that you're a Subaru Impreza guy. Splendid! + I'm for the classis version - Colin McRae wouldn't have had it any other way! ;) Hope you do much more like this! :)
Thank you so much for that kind comment, it means alot to me :)
@@RRCRestoration No, kind sir, thank YOU for making these amazing videos of things people think aren't worth saving but are indeed worth saving! If I ever do have the capacity to, I'd love to come by your workshop and maybe hang out with that GC8. If anything, keep going with what you're doing.
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful rebuild and restoration. So nice. 👍
I've got a impreza uk 300 that I've had for 10 years , I've had to take it off the road for severely corroded arches , I will be replacing sections of the outer arches and I've got the inner arch panels that need replacing so I thought I may as well do a full under side restoration, just wonna thank you for the inspiration, the quality of workmanship is truly amazing...perfection 👌
Thank you very much, and good luck with your own restoration :)
Beautiful resto!! Great to see another legend back on the road. 👍
Cheers Neo :)
Great content, great car and a great job! Can’t wait to see the full detail and restore. Keep it going
This is the real definition of RESTORATION.
EXCELLENCE !! Thanks for everything, really good build. RRC 😊
Este trabajo va a ser genial, no quiero perder de ver los siguientes videos hasta el final. Éste es el tipo de restauración que me gusta, especialmente si es un automóvil japonés👍👍👍
Sencillo, rápido y sin mucha blablabla excelente video ❤
Hey man I had this video pop up on my feed and I really enjoyed your work. As I have next to no mechanical aptitude I greatly admire people like you who are so intimately familiar with just about anything regarding cars. I think you did a great job with the whole thing. From the footage, the editing and selecting of footage, the commentary and last but, not least your formidable skill with cars. Thanks for taking us along with you on your project. Very cool. I hope this finds you and your family well. P.s. I have a Glaswegian Aunt who is the best. I love her stories about growing up in Glasgow with her family. Cheers, Peter St. John Fresno, CA
It is lovely that you already have every single piece, even small parts that missing 😊 Good man.
Это великолепно!! Сколько сил и терпения потрачено!! Спасибо что дали вторую жизнь легенде!
Fantastic bro. Well done 🤘🇺🇸
Your channel inspires me 👍
Love the My Summer Car referance ahah
That’s an incredible amount of work and time you have put into making this restoration, and then there’s the video and editing as well, you really are extremely good doing this and I appreciate every video you make. I’d love to follow in your footsteps but having seen the payments for the Snap on torque wrench, I’ll have to just enjoy your work instead 😁😁.
Thank you so much for that kind comment it really does mean a lot :)
Love the video and your editing style. Great work, and great to see a beautiful WRX back on the streets where it belongs. 👍😊
New to the RRC family. Well I must say, the car looks fantastic. 😁👍And trust me...I am a Fan. Lol! You did a amazing job and you made it look so easy. Can't wait to see more.
Another excellent restoration. I love how much effort you go to to keep your face hidden to what I assume is maintain your privacy.
Thank you, yeah Its just to maintain privacy, I'm a very reclusive person in real life I'm most happy when alone in my workshop so the idea of people recognizing on the street from on here fills me with genuine dread ( that probably sounds very big headed but its a genuine fear )
I hate to be a downer, but you put the steering wheel on the wrong side mate.
Lol