We started with a 1992 Subaru Impreza WRX GC8 (JDM spec). The car came stock out of Japan. Prior to this project, it has been used in Road Racing, AutoSlalom and Winter AutoX events.

The first step is to layout what modifications we want/need to convert this car into a fully prepared rally car. We are setting up a build schedule to follow, and a parts list based on our working budget and goals.

The next step is to strip the car of all hardware to prepare it for the installation of a roll cage.

UPDATE - January 6: In the first week of January 2009 we finished stripping the car and send it off to get the roll cage installed.

The roll cage going into the car is Sparco Homologated 6-point FIA approved. It will have many addional reinforcements. The chassis will also have seams welded for additional strength. The work is done by Derrick Roshak - he's a fantastic welder based in Didsbury.

We got most of the new parts for the engine and will start working on it shortly. In the meantime, the car returned from getting the cage installed and will need to be scrubbed down to prep it for painting.

UPDATE - February 9: Thanks to Erin and Lauren for helping with the scrub down. Started painting the chassis - first, the engine bay. Thanks to Mike for the paint job.