Someone loved this car and made it his own, 10years ago noone knew about a 22b, now everyone is a purist, it's good that this car was enjoyed, unlike now being an investment and just being stationary
I'd keep the GD 6sp and driveline, brembo's but bring the engine and interior/exterior back to original spec . Definitely worth spending the $ to save this beast
Yes, very much a good option…you could certainly live with it with those mods and it’d still look like a sweet 22B…the scoop, badges and defuser must go!
All those mods are good except for the bonnet scoop and LED lights. Subaru would have liked the cars to come out with a lot of those mods, but they couldn't because of cost. Subaru were quite a cheap company it was actually impressive they got the WRX into production. They even used Hitachi long nose R160/180 differentials from the '70s because they couldn't afford the new short nose ones like Nissan.
The updated sump supposedly reduces the amount of oil slosh from G loads in corners, it's narrower down by the oil pickup. The original sump is the same one from every other impreza at the time and is noticeably broader on the bottom. If the owner of any older EJ engined car has any intention of driving the car hard with performance tires, it would be advisable to use the same kind of sump this car has right now (they're really cheap) or a similar aftermarket sump, and upgrade the oil pickup as well to reduce/prevent oil starving an insanely expensive engine. Shout out to Roger Clark Motorsport in the UK for selling brand new 22b bilstein/eibach strut and spring assemblies for like 5000 UK, pretty great for anyone doing a restoration or a replica build.
Some of the mods are tasteful like a bomb proof sti 6 speed and rear diff. The tires being missed matched is a BIG no-no, Subarus in general must have all 4 of the same tire cause center diff. Change the tires and I could be happy with the mods. Seems like alot of work to turn to car backwards in terms of performance. Just let it B
Bringing this back to stock condition is the right call. These cars are already highly sought after, and in all original condition, it will better hold it's value.
A lot of these mods would be fine on OEM+ or JDM retro period correct modded car but only if it was a standard WRX or STI or maybe a Spec C or something not super limited. I agree on a 22B given their current prices in OEM or restored condition it would be crazy to leave these mods on unless money wasn't an object and the car was just for pure owner enjoyment rather than an investment which sadly I imagine most 22Bs now are investments.
Yes, my Version 6 coupe has similar mods and it works…in Japan, the 22B was just another low qty special release and many owners modified as that was the done thing amongst many…the engine & suspension mods you could live with but the GD scoop, boot badges and interior accessories have to go…😎👊🏼
Could cry at the bastardisation the previous owner did - what where they thinking!?!?! Clearly wanted a 22B as a 'base' but no appreciation of what they actually had to start with in terms of accuracy let alone the history, nostalgia and rarity........
In all honesty some of the upgrades i would keep due to the fact they just help the car. But if you are a purist i get that you want all OEM but OEM+ is always good just remember
Yo the 22B is my dream car, but clearly Hiroshi knew what he was doing. STI 6-spd with DCCD, Brembos on light-weight knuckles, bigger intercooler intake, normal turbo, turbo heatshield, earth grounding kit, aero kit for the underside could do with a modern upgrade, but that's really the nicest 22B. I hope the new owner doesn't regret it, and if Tanaka ever watches this video I hope he doesn't get offended. This was the most authentic Japanese 22B ever. I bet it even came with weeb sht in the CD player.
@@cannaroe1213 i 1000% agree with you the 6 speed is far superior in terms of strength and durability than the 5 speed and like said OEM is good but OEM+ is always better
@@cannaroe1213 so good to hear your view…once a 22 is modded, it kinda gives it license to mod more or at least improve the mods…the value would be increased with OEM path but I could live with, and enjoy, minus the scoop, badges, defuser…and LED lights! My own 22 no mods except a APEXi digital tacho & Kenwood head unit, which I kept. The original exhaust was rusted so had to change..I went a HKS! Oh no…I broke the OEM rule but good luck finding one. Cheers
How is it conceivable that this modified 22B still commands such a high price when there's almost nothing original left about it, what's the rationale for owning it?
Good question…although many parts have been modified to aftermarket, it still remains a 22B…still has body, engine, wheels, interior. The sale price for this car was actually quite low so it reflected the condition/ mods. Most, if not all, of the mods can be reversed to OEM spec. The new owner has commissioned Flat Four to bring it back to original as possible….which reminds me…an update vid is in order! Will be great to see the transformation.
It’s a good point but back in 98, people who bought the 22B just didn’t think about how collectible it would be worth in the future….at least with this example it can be un-modified! That said, some of the mods on this car a very questionable!!!🤔….😎👊🏼
Someone loved this car and made it his own, 10years ago noone knew about a 22b, now everyone is a purist, it's good that this car was enjoyed, unlike now being an investment and just being stationary
Yes, very good point…even back then, some of the mods are questionable 🤨…..😎👊🏼
What? I'm guessing you've only been in the subaru scene 10 years
Known about the 22b since they announced it back in 97. The year before they even released it.
💯 agreed
Nah these were $100,000 twenty years ago, and never seen them go down from then.
I'd keep the GD 6sp and driveline, brembo's but bring the engine and interior/exterior back to original spec . Definitely worth spending the $ to save this beast
I'm in the same boat. I can give the 6 speed drivetrain a pass. Sure, it's not OEM 22B, but it's better.
Yes, very much a good option…you could certainly live with it with those mods and it’d still look like a sweet 22B…the scoop, badges and defuser must go!
All those mods are good except for the bonnet scoop and LED lights. Subaru would have liked the cars to come out with a lot of those mods, but they couldn't because of cost. Subaru were quite a cheap company it was actually impressive they got the WRX into production. They even used Hitachi long nose R160/180 differentials from the '70s because they couldn't afford the new short nose ones like Nissan.
Good comment…I’d also add diffuser and boot badges for immediate removal…😎👊🏼
The updated sump supposedly reduces the amount of oil slosh from G loads in corners, it's narrower down by the oil pickup. The original sump is the same one from every other impreza at the time and is noticeably broader on the bottom. If the owner of any older EJ engined car has any intention of driving the car hard with performance tires, it would be advisable to use the same kind of sump this car has right now (they're really cheap) or a similar aftermarket sump, and upgrade the oil pickup as well to reduce/prevent oil starving an insanely expensive engine. Shout out to Roger Clark Motorsport in the UK for selling brand new 22b bilstein/eibach strut and spring assemblies for like 5000 UK, pretty great for anyone doing a restoration or a replica build.
Awesome - great comment…😎👊🏼
Some of the mods are tasteful like a bomb proof sti 6 speed and rear diff. The tires being missed matched is a BIG no-no, Subarus in general must have all 4 of the same tire cause center diff. Change the tires and I could be happy with the mods. Seems like alot of work to turn to car backwards in terms of performance. Just let it B
Good points….but please tell me the scoop has to go!! 😁
Bringing this back to stock condition is the right call. These cars are already highly sought after, and in all original condition, it will better hold it's value.
Agree…let’s see how much is sunk into this one!!! Stay tuned 😎👊🏼
I can’t believe anyone would do this to a 22B 😳🤦🏼♂️
Luckily, it looks like it can be saved with a bit of TLC…the bones are still good and the new owner is committed to restoring 😎👊🏼
A lot of these mods would be fine on OEM+ or JDM retro period correct modded car but only if it was a standard WRX or STI or maybe a Spec C or something not super limited. I agree on a 22B given their current prices in OEM or restored condition it would be crazy to leave these mods on unless money wasn't an object and the car was just for pure owner enjoyment rather than an investment which sadly I imagine most 22Bs now are investments.
Yes, my Version 6 coupe has similar mods and it works…in Japan, the 22B was just another low qty special release and many owners modified as that was the done thing amongst many…the engine & suspension mods you could live with but the GD scoop, boot badges and interior accessories have to go…😎👊🏼
Could cry at the bastardisation the previous owner did - what where they thinking!?!?! Clearly wanted a 22B as a 'base' but no appreciation of what they actually had to start with in terms of accuracy let alone the history, nostalgia and rarity........
The OG owner probably could not foresee what the car would become, but that said, some mods are still questionable 🤨….😎👊🏼
In all honesty some of the upgrades i would keep due to the fact they just help the car. But if you are a purist i get that you want all OEM but OEM+ is always good just remember
Hey JDM…😎👊🏼….hope you’re well
@@wrxcult8266yeah man 👊🏾
Yo the 22B is my dream car, but clearly Hiroshi knew what he was doing. STI 6-spd with DCCD, Brembos on light-weight knuckles, bigger intercooler intake, normal turbo, turbo heatshield, earth grounding kit, aero kit for the underside could do with a modern upgrade, but that's really the nicest 22B. I hope the new owner doesn't regret it, and if Tanaka ever watches this video I hope he doesn't get offended. This was the most authentic Japanese 22B ever. I bet it even came with weeb sht in the CD player.
@@cannaroe1213 i 1000% agree with you the 6 speed is far superior in terms of strength and durability than the 5 speed and like said OEM is good but OEM+ is always better
@@cannaroe1213 so good to hear your view…once a 22 is modded, it kinda gives it license to mod more or at least improve the mods…the value would be increased with OEM path but I could live with, and enjoy, minus the scoop, badges, defuser…and LED lights!
My own 22 no mods except a APEXi digital tacho & Kenwood head unit, which I kept. The original exhaust was rusted so had to change..I went a HKS! Oh no…I broke the OEM rule but good luck finding one. Cheers
My type ra is in prestige condition compared this and it’s probs about 150k more
Well the buyer has a lot of aftermarket parts that will be removed by FF that he can sell and offset some of that cost involved in resto.
Yes, FF are doing that to offset the cost 👍🏼
This guy either thought he was a rally driver or thrashed it off-road..thinking he was a rally driver
Yes, maybe…or just loved mods!
@@wrxcult8266 the plate protection underneath and winter tires leads me to believe it’s the former
How is it conceivable that this modified 22B still commands such a high price when there's almost nothing original left about it, what's the rationale for owning it?
Good question…although many parts have been modified to aftermarket, it still remains a 22B…still has body, engine, wheels, interior. The sale price for this car was actually quite low so it reflected the condition/ mods. Most, if not all, of the mods can be reversed to OEM spec. The new owner has commissioned Flat Four to bring it back to original as possible….which reminds me…an update vid is in order! Will be great to see the transformation.
Wow. I would buy that washer catch can but the rest is puzzling.
Yes, a few chasing that item…some other cool items on the car…bracing etc
Oh man this is sick I wish he was keeping it mostly as is 😢
Glad you like it…I couldn’t stomach all the non original mods…I could live with some but the scoop definitely has to go!
@@wrxcult8266haha yeah there were a few iffy ones but some good stuff
Hey Matt, how come no videos for 6 months? Bring them back!! 😁😁
oi m8
What a crime. buy a standard WRX if you want to modify it
It’s a good point but back in 98, people who bought the 22B just didn’t think about how collectible it would be worth in the future….at least with this example it can be un-modified! That said, some of the mods on this car a very questionable!!!🤔….😎👊🏼
Any idea what roll centre correction that is?
Not sure what you mean mate
@@wrxcult8266the tie rod ends & ball joints are taller to improve suspension geometry, Kyle mentioned it in the video