Restoration Of An Abandoned Subaru WRX - Genuine Barn Find!

[@RRCRestoration]

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.

[@204_mod_shop]

I have an sti carpet for sale - 200$ CAD

[@jk73sb]

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.

[@coltonkruse2313]

Nice restoration. Was amazed it came out as good as it did with how it started.

[@princesssolace4337]

Is this a bug eye? Wud u upgrade the front end to a S205?

[@TheGCJourney]

Great video as always! Looking forward to part 02! 😍😍😍

[@xXYannuschXx]

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.

[@BabaG]

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....

[@kovtunshu]

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

[@kovtunshu]

@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

[@strategicthinker8899]

Would be better to make your own car.

[@fergavilan132]

And the time also.

[@garylucas2126]

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!!

[@richardgarcia2785]

Is it just me or did this video make you just want to pick up a wrench at 2 am in the morning and start fixing things?

[@pauldavies6826]

It's just you mate.

[@bdottoz]

nope! not just you

[@jo5567]

i would

[@MokonyanaKhohlooa]

Lol! it's not just you. I don't even know much about cars.

[@richardgarcia2785]

@@MokonyanaKhohlooa 😂

[@skyty0]

RRC probably: What a stressful day of restoration... I can't wait to go home and unwind by playing some My Summer Car

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha Glad you got my little reference :)

[@samurboi8007]

i unironically enjoy msc haha

[@darkcommon1]

My summer car was so fun

[@mohamadagustian1428]

​@@RRCRestoration😢😮😮😮😅😮😅😅😅😅😊😅😮

[@FluePeak]

It's like truck drivers going to home to play Euro Truck simulator aswell :)

[@itz-Ender]

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!

[@itsmephil2255]

You should watch the 6 minute intro to baby driver.....you will really want a Subaru

[@rockenlal]

Back to the 30 minutes plus videos and complete restoration. Thank you so much 🙂

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you , glad you enjoyed it :)

[@janvanhunks7287]

Please give the undercarriage a coating with some chain oil.

[@MrHaribo1983]

Stunning, love the car ones

[@H.A.L-9000]

As a car and restoration enthusiast, last night I found this wonderful work among the videos recommended by KZbin, which I enjoyed from the first to the last minute. Great channel, I subscribed

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing it really means alot to me :)

[@dancarter482]

@@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.

[@a20axf]

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.👌🏻

[@sandyhortin8924]

Ditto nice work mate

[@jackrichards1863]

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?

[@barryamos4920]

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

[@itsmephil2255]

Amen to that.......there's a time and a place, but sometimes it's better to have this format

[@Outlier117]

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!

[@Smeedia]

+1 The subaru videos are a win

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you're happy with my choice :)

[@benkay778]

Thanks, you’re the first channel and possibly the last I have ever donated to, I really appreciate your content thanks again and hope to see a lot more in future. The appreciation is beyond words. You have taught me a ton, cheers😊 wish I could give you more then I have cheers mate Ben from Australia

[@RRCRestoration]

Wow Thank you so much for your generosity Ben, It really does mean the world to me and helps keep the restorations coming :)

[@ridethroughlifertl]

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.

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice one, Over here you do see them around but not too frequently . but yeah they are awesome little cars :)

[@802Garage]

Wonderful cars.

[@chainsawlord]

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!

[@varuntyagi6116]

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

[@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

haha It is indeed :)

[@a1topdog]

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.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@johnnylightning203]

You, sir, are one, if not THE best channels on YT!! Your expertise, how you describe everything you do and your UNBELIEVABLE accent, makes it all an absolute pleasure to watch! Cheers from a BIG fan in Canada.

[@TheAverageGammer64]

You’re an absolute wizard when it comes to restoring Subarus!

[@mariosnikolaou5212]

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.

[@RRCRestoration]

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.

[@dirtydog2312]

@@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

[@FutureEon]

🔧🚗 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! 💪🔥

[@briandrum1]

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!

[@paiasamut3760]

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.

[@pclayton5063]

An absolute pleasure to watch someone tackle a job like this that obviously knows what he's doing, starting with washing the car.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@andrewclements1174]

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 👍👍👍👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@JoeZelensky]

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.

[@terraformingcats8175]

Your videos have come a long way. The commentary is a welcome addition, nice job. This is such an unbelievable transformation!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much, Really glad to hear that my videos are getting better :)

[@terraformingcats8175]

@@RRCRestoration please keep these types of full restorations coming. Have you thought about doing an Integra? Or, maybe an old BMW M3?

[@volvo7576]

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.

[@Psyopcyclops]

You can’t beat that WRX Boxer warble. Literally gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@leewaken5059]

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.👍🏼

[@RRCRestoration]

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

[@ralphbranham8663]

I really appreciate the work you have put into this project . I'm a motorcycle guy, but I enjoy it .

[@KyleFeauxSho]

The way you picked up and threw on that wheel at the beginning of the video. Strong as hell lol.

[@SaulHeno]

Oh my god that My Summer Car reference caught me completely off guard

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you liked that, I wasn't sure anyone would get the reference :)

[@SaulHeno]

@@RRCRestoration i lost so much of my summer to that game, spot on

[@Hawk7886]

@@SaulHeno but did you win the race? Man, that game is something else

[@leepicgaymer5464]

@@RRCRestoration haha finally i was looking for this comment

[@leepicgaymer5464]

@@Hawk7886 I am just getting drunk and burning my house down

[@jakesmith7185]

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.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for that comment and I'm so glad you enjoy my style of working and filming :)

[@occamseraser]

Know nothing about cars, watched the whole vid, loved it man. Mad respect from the other side of the world.

[@bisiness69]

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!

[@matteyre8711]

Really enjoy these longer episodes, thank you so much for taking the time to film the process for us all to see.

[@RRCRestoration]

No problem, thank you for watching :)

[@RestoreMore]

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!

[@RRCRestoration]

Cheers buddy :)

[@jezza159]

I hope there is a car attached to the motor when you do see it? 🤣Jeremy Downunder

[@ronniegrice2999]

That was an excellent restore, enjoyed every minute of it, Thank you from Ronnie in Mississippi, USA

[@SubaruFANNN]

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 :)))

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much, Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@SubaruFANNN]

@@RRCRestoration Which Subaru model would you like to add to your collection? Brat? Baja?😁😁😁

[@cesartabaso6110]

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....

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

[@Pigui900]

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! :)

[@CTX-jo3cd]

Superb restoration, my friend... so satisfying to watch it coming together. Thanks for creating it - we all appreciate it. Cheers!

[@mihailorlov2135]

Это великолепно!! Сколько сил и терпения потрачено!! Спасибо что дали вторую жизнь легенде!

[@joelmoura2150]

Im not a Subaru fan but damn...this was so good to watch...thank u for this content...

[@dustinschilling862]

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!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@GabrielCarreon-hd2cv]

Philippines anniversary 🎆🚨🚨🇵🇭

[@GabrielCarreon-hd2cv]

Polis car

[@jtreg]

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

[@Jxdiac]

Dam the time frame you create these video over is crazy, when i see the links to parts of the car you restore are over 2 years old I wonder just how much time you put into these. Great work!

[@LutfiJC]

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! :)

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for that kind comment, it means alot to me :)

[@LutfiJC]

@@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.

[@jonathanclark6652]

You're a master of your craft. I bet you had a huge feeling of accomplishment on that first drive. Well done, sir!

[@ArcadeObsessed]

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

[@davidbevan8374]

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!!!!

[@kieranstephenson3187]

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!

[@jonagius]

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😆

[@TheGCJourney]

As a Subaru owner, I love all your Subaru content! Great video and attention to detail! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rommeldizon1980]

It is lovely that you already have every single piece, even small parts that missing 😊 Good man.

[@jakmackie556]

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! 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@GabrielCarreon-hd2cv]

Philippines polis car anniversary Valenzuela Philippines 🇵🇭 restoration

[@micahstory]

Love the video and your editing style. Great work, and great to see a beautiful WRX back on the streets where it belongs. 👍😊

[@RestorationVideo]

Outstanding work! Really the care for the tiniest details is sooo awesome! :D And always carefully dodging the reflections XD

[@17fjavierc]

Sencillo, rápido y sin mucha blablabla excelente video ❤

[@Viskoze]

18:08 as an owner of Subaru Brat, this made me smile. Gotta love the simplicity of old cars.

[@fattui]

What an incredible job! Thank you so much for documenting your progress for us all to see! Absolutely love it 👍

[@chrismorris8662]

Love love love these longer resto vids , you sir are an absolute craftsman , favourite channel on KZbin by far

[@alanjohnson89]

Loved every second of this resto! A WRX saved from the scrapheap, awesome 🤩 Love to have the balls to change my timing belt but 🐓 out every time.!!! Just genius 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@andywiththen]

Another excellent restoration. I love how much effort you go to to keep your face hidden to what I assume is maintain your privacy.

[@RRCRestoration]

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 )

[@LastChanceFossil]

Great content, great car and a great job! Can’t wait to see the full detail and restore. Keep it going

[@prohkunz]

Haha. I just love your quirky one liners. Even without the sounds of music, it doesn't make it boring at all watching you restore. 😂

[@tglriggers4257]

Love the My Summer Car referance ahah

[@duncanblanchard334]

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 😁😁.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for that kind comment it really does mean a lot :)

[@viowithcrailtap]

Your level of work is brilliant. The headlight and intercooler cleaning videos were fascinating. Awesome video.

[@apm9475]

What a truly excellent restoration ! Great work Sir 👍

[@aleeNL]

I hate to be a downer, but you put the steering wheel on the wrong side mate.

[@Raiczvlog]

Lol

[@houssameddinearidhi4436]

no excessive commenting no over hyped personality, very nice cozy video to watch.

[@abruno7818]

She’s very beautifull! Good job ! Congratulations

[@Anarchristian_Beanz]

I really appreciated the My Summer Car reference. I did not see anyone else comment on it and thought that's a shame as it deserves more recognition.

[@MegaRetr]

I absolutely love seeing old cars being brought back to life and rescued.

[@richardspacetimeuhrensamml4236]

Eine Freude einem Kfz Meister bei der Reparatur zusehen zu können, spitze Instandsetzung.

[@MrShadyDude]

You are not a mechanic, you are a magician! I love watching your videos! 😁

[@AngelGalarza69]

This car on it's full glory can fetch a wooping $19,000 to $30,000 in action so great find my friend.

[@Shaggy_Steve]

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!

[@RM360yt]

This is hands down the best Subaru rebuilt I've seen so far. Keep it up my guy!!

[@akrmkimo007]

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❤❤❤

[@jasonjenkins1856]

That's a gorgeous car. One of my favorites. Sparkplug story: I used to own a 2003 Ford Escape with a V6 engine in it. The sparkplugs had three on the top side of the engine and three on the bottom side of the engine. The top three were easy to replace. The bottom three were hidden behind the exhaust manifold which required it to be removed to access them. Needless to say, I replaced 3 sparkplugs instead of 1 when I did that job.

[@ParappatheRapper]

6:43 Saw that censor haha! Thank you for the vid btw. One of my favorite cars ever. You've done a great service to car-kind. One day these will all be gone but hopefully a few will outlive me.

[@B33tle-Juice]

Заебись реставрация, я так тоже каждый 8000км реставрируюсь))) Заменил расходники, снял, надел пластик, супер! Пойду отреставрирую что-нибудь

[@XprohodimecX]

😂 да, мой аккорд 2004 года на котором я езжу последние 8 лет выглядит хуже чем эта тачка хотя она стояла непонятно где и непонятно сколько но после мойки как новая🤣

[@carlcorke3378]

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!

[@Big-T-]

Funny last time I watched one of your videos you restored a white Scooby and now a few years later this one was recommended in my feed, your channel has grown, congratz. You've got a new sub, respect from Edinburgh👍🏾.

[@PrinceYamiUchihaCosplay]

This is my first time watching a restoration video on a car and it's of one of my favourite Japanese car brands, I've been in love with the Subaru Impreza WRX STI ever since I was a kid that I would always dream of owning one as an adult, sadly the dream has yet to come true. Plus I always wanted to try working on a car but sadly I'm not mechanically inclined but my boyfriend is who does work on cars once he can afford to work on one. Plus he's helping me to learn more about cars especially at the scrap yard that's minutes away from our home

[@Lyndzness]

You gave me a little bit of hope, mine was kept in a barn most of its life and Im trying to bring it back to life, when I fix one problem another one pops up, these damn imprezas but we love them with our soul 🥲

[@hofthomecrap9534]

So, what was the odometer reading now compared to the owner’s manual of “when you should change the timing belt, water pump, etc” reading?

[@thardyryll]

This is fun to watch - more of a reassembly than traditional restoration. It always stuns me how cars in that part of the world rust so quickly. That would be unheard of in my corner of the US, even after 30 or 40 years.

[@reborn7306]

it's because of all the salt we use for our roads duing the wintertimes. All japanese cars rust like hell because of it

[@GabrielCarreon-hd2cv]

Polis car Philippines 🇵🇭 🚨🚨🖲

[@mohdhafizi4425]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful rebuild and restoration. So nice. 👍

[@s80heb]

If you're in the UK, I have 1999 celica, and I am happy to give it to you for your channel.

[@JanoschNr1]

Thank you for not putting music over it, made me able to listen to my own

[@ONENEW-1]

Not just a car, you’ve restored a piece of history

[@wa.gtrsoul]

Great resto, thoroughly enjoyable, but when you change wheels, also swap the front brake rotors over so they are in the correct rotational direction for efficient cooling.

[@JosStewart]

loved the my summer car reference

[@RatchetMAN107]

I’m a 1:50 in the video I already love your content you don’t get a lot of uk car restoration in this style love that you saved it

[@evolution118]

I love this. It's so soothing to watch you work. Great job mate.

[@Loudes012]

Great video. You didn't show how you fixed the glass. Very impressed how you were lucky to find an interior, with every seat. You were fortunate. Thanks for taking us on the ride.

[@Munther_08]

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.