Transforming Richard Hammond's Subaru from The Grand Tour! | Project Martin Ep.1

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Mike originally rescued the Subaru from a secret Grand Tour location, and now is the time to start bringing Richard's STI V-Limited back to its former best. First mission - getting the Martini wrap off!
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[@bugsygoo]

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[@apjtv2540]

I love how they're showing us what comes after the Grand Tour. Way too often, these cars just disappear never to be seen again. Now, we get to follow it on a whole journey!

[@kyblckwd246]

Agree a million percent. Would love to see where half the cars ended up

[@griffinhays2053]

@@kyblckwd246 I want to know what happened to the cars after Africa

[@carlosoruna7174]

Oliver. Hammond's love for his show cars is noteworthy

[@GARAGESXERO]

Most of them probably get scrapped as half the time they get wrecked 😂

[@georgepom328]

We know what happens to lots of the ex top gear cars

[@SgtNoodles51]

Rectangle underneath the WRX logo should just say "Impreza", might even be included with the WRX badge if you manage to get the genuine part for it.

[@rickrolled09]

Should say STI Subaru Technica International

[@ScoobyFoxy]

@@rickrolled09 that’s on the other side, under the WRX lettering it just says Impreza

[@Bleechers]

93073FE050 is the part number

[@jeffduncan02]

You are correct for the left set of badges.

[@maxnaz47]

Can confirm, at least for the Australian delivered variants of this model WRX, below the WRX on the left hand side, it should simply say "IMPREZA".

[@MrHeksas]

check for the rust on rear strut towers. Also remove plastic fuel filler neck guard and poke with a screwdriver near where lip meets the body on the inner "outside" side where fuel cap is and the neck comes from. Because of that lip, water can stay there and cause rust. Happened to a few people i know who had GD subarus.

[@maybenot6075]

Sg Foresters can suffer from it aswel, not sure about the impreza but theres a nice black plastic surround to protect everything you can get off the internet for foresters that look completely factory standard

[@Jakanddaxter1999]

Also the spare tyre well

[@jaygsi]

If the arches have started to rust then the turrets will most likely have. They rot from the inner outwards.

[@b.w.9392]

It happens to all the gd subaru's

[@jaygsi]

All Impreza’s regardless of model or year.

[@andrewgable7273]

The rear badge is WRX on the top. The bar underneath says Impreza. Any Subbie dealer should have them. It will be nice to see it get restored. Thx for the update.

[@RIANDOA]

I'm glad they're keeping some parts of its Grand Tour vibe (tow bar, Martin Racing on windshield), as it would be a shame to change it completely considering the history. I must admit, my heart broke a little seeing them tear the wrap off, but admittedly it does look much better without it.

[@WithCars9]

It's back to its original blue! Hallelujah

[@racehork7314]

As someone who owns a 2003 blobeye Impreza WRX in the UK just like this, the badge that's missing at 9:50 in the video is just a standard WRX Impreza badge, shouldn't be too difficult to get off Ebay or a wreckers yard. As for the V-Limited sticker, that's a vinyl cutter job. The rust around the wheel arches is exactly the same on my car.

[@glorentzen]

I'm so glad to see this thing getting taken care of. What happened to that evo makes me sad.

[@AdamJClarkson]

Looks way better with the wrap off. I'd probably get shot of the towbar unless you've got plans for it!

[@ghomerhust]

you simply cannot beat that rally blue on a scooby with a big wing. it just "feels" right

[@LordInter]

I love the irony, my st225 has a national trust badge 🤣

[@bena3341]

Yea the Martini livery just looked super wrong on a Subaru.

[@TomasBelloXD]

I love so much how the car looks now! The colour, the alloy wheels, the scoop, the spoiler, that's my favorite car ever. Looking forward when it's finished

[@philtucker1224]

I think the car was finished before they began! 🤣😂

[@Cube-3710]

Love how it still said MARTIN RACING!

[@mrfaceforest]

Yes guys!! Been patiently waiting for this car to get the love it deserves! Great job gents, will be keeping an eye out for episodes on it for sure 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@The_OG_BlackMajik]

The rectangular badge below the WRX is Impreza.

[@mycroftsanchez901]

When Mike said there was something in the glove box I thought Clarkson had slipped a tooth whitening kit in there 🙂 BTW I think the tow bar spoils it but it's still a very nice car.

[@michaelbyrne8238]

I assumed it would be a bottle of James Gin.

[@jthemad1]

Never buy a subaru with a tow bar, or signs of ever having one fitted....... walk away👌

[@ashleysharkey6406]

I reckon the tow bar is nice. It's even got a pin hitch! Very handy. And as the young bloke said, it's a bit of insurance in case someone tries to rear-end you. I'd definitely keep it.

[@9wowable]

Will admit I love the WRX STI Impreza, boys this is much better video compared to the prior ones. Love the car and no part 20% dedicated to a sponsor. Doing well 👍

[@southney7211]

The towbar’s pretty funny. Could be useful and personal delivering customers cars locally with the Scooby 🤣

[@b.w.9392]

I had towbars on both my hawkeye wrx and sti, quite usefull and always fun to see the looks of people seeing an impreza towing a trailer

[@Riot.g]

Zen graphics stock all the decals for the v limited, there should be some on the doors as well, also it’s missing the front splitter that was originally fitted to the v limited model

[@kylemcw8301]

“If in doubt. Flat Out!” - Colin McRae I’m sorry. But I see one of these. He is the first person too come too mind! He immortalised that car! And that quote is nothing short of genius!

[@thirsten55]

So happy to see that wrap go.

[@kirloi]

Very excited too to see this incredible piece of car history have its glory again

[@Exzd]

Rectangular badge thats missing is just "Impreza" (I own one)

[@NateFanning]

My 2c: - Should use the towbar for a removable drag parachute mount ;) - Look for a set of the OEM BBS wheels for the new tires! - I am praying you guys work with Subi Performance in Germany for the engine, that's about all they do!

[@voidvisual]

the badge below the WRX im pretty sure would come with it and say "impreza". so clean with the wrap off though, love this car.

[@Grandpa_Grinch]

If its Hammonds & you are giving it more power, under the WRX, written upside down, it should say "Other Way Up"

[@SWR_Quackula]

Not even a minute in and the poor car is already exhausted

[@MadManMike.]

The badge under the WRX badge should say Impreza!

[@Einfach.Quirin]

10:02 It says (at least on the german model) IMPREZA

[@D3V1NF5]

Nah, I'd say ditch the tow hitch. Car looks better without it. Everything else you mentioned is spot on.

[@LethalSpine]

The tow hitch is practically useless as well, manual turbo Subarus are not torque-y engines and you'll wreck the drivetrain trying to tow stuff with it

[@BigRichyC]

This video was therapy following the TV show, even watch the advert as your presentation is bob on now chap. keep up the great work Cog's.

[@dasfunkyzeit8848]

I hope they do a proper but sympathetic restoration/recommissioning on this. I’ve watched a few of their videos where they spend a lot of time on window dressing (MG ZT-T wheel refurbishment without taking the tyres off?). & the dreaded “machine polish” was mentioned. Looking at the paint, it needed more than a bit of T-Cut. But nice to see a Scooby being given a new lease of life.

[@MKPunch]

I am SO glad to see the STi back to normal. When I saw on the show what he did to the beautiful machine, I wanted to beat Richard with an old, wet mop. Now, I can reserve that for what James did to that beautiful (was) EVO.

[@mrflippant]

Can't be too mad at James; it was just his enormous testicles that got in the way of the brake pedal.

[@rturner4205]

I wouldn't have minded if it wasn't the V-Limited. Considering it was a limited edition.

[@MaartenOosterbaan]

loving his optimism "It's louder and you can hear the turbo's" legend 🤣🤣🤣

[@LostinWales]

Anyone who has owned Subarus for any length of time will tell you the rust you see on the arches is the least of your worries!!!!!

[@Carswithkylee]

Exactly

[@kirk2863]

That car is to nice to give to Hammond, he will just crash it 😂

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly video. Nice to see a young person interested in working on cars nowadays.

[@jcafc101]

The rectangle badge under WRX says IMPREZA 👍

[@s.o.s.exploration2412]

The sheet underneath the car probably was fitted to handle ice chunks, rocky road/off-road rocks n such. Smart call really.

[@Henchman_Holding_Wrench]

RIP Martin Wrap. Looks like it really protected the paint.

[@ValleyBanger]

Great car, I'd be making sure the strut towers and top mounts are double skinned / reinforced if doing jumps, seen too many struts punch through on big landings 👍

[@JensaRahm]

I love this car. Always loved impreza since i had a 1995 Wrx sti. So much fun

[@CarObsession]

I didn't think it would be that satisfying to see a wrap being removed, but I was wrong! Also I think it looks so much better without the wrap, but like others have said, the towbar needs to go.

[@davidredjoy]

I feel like Pantone needs to make this blue official Subaru blue or something. So bluetiful.

[@scottg17s]

The Hyundai i10 in the background with the car transporter attached! Can't see that managing to tow anything 😭😂😂

[@David-xc4us]

The scooby looks soo much better back to WR blue….oh and please take that tow bar off 😂

[@bbehzadi413]

It needs a Tomei exhaust! Tomei exhaust! Tomei exhaust!

[@mattyowen5402]

Rear badge says Impreza under wrx. Check under the rear spoiler for rust as well, mines gone there

[@MrWesleychuck]

I thought that to ! seen a few of them around at the car events :) plus its the evo's nemesis lol

[@LouZeffer1]

Brilliant this. Thanks lads.

[@JohnFromAccounting]

I love that you've left one "Martin Racing" on the car.

[@linuxares]

Great video also splendid editing by your editiors!

[@brucedelamotte1990]

Shoutout to the video editor for the music choices.. I love me some Arc De Soleil 👌🏼

[@stuclarke2004]

Wallpaper steamer is the best tool for removing vinyl rap ! It’s how I do it . Heat guns can damage paint if your not careful especially on plastic bumpers and trim .

[@SubiCarLous]

Interesting that at the moment many famous youtuber show the old 01-07 subaru imprezas. I like it! And yes, w/o the wrap it look's much better!

[@savethedandelions]

ah! i love that they left 'martin racing' on the windshield!

[@notmanynamesleft]

What have you done man!? Martin is now just like all the other Imprezas 😮

[@Whitelightnin76]

Hammond has the best taste in cars of the trio

[@unfluffydave8798]

Blue and Gold, the colour scheme of chavs everywhere

[@HammerRocks]

That rectagle badge under the "WRX" logo is finished in chome (just the like W R X letters) with the word "IMPREZA" in black embossed on it.

[@paulmiller1463]

Thats a nice subaru and that supra at 11.45 looks very tidy.

[@jamesv.wilkerson30]

Noooooo. The improvised Martin logo was great

[@pdisaslacker]

Unwrapping a car is almost as satisfying as wrapping it, but quicker.

[@ghomerhust]

REAR BADGE i believe the small rectangle below "WRX" just says "Impreza" on it, similar to how the mk3-4 jetta said "Wolfsburg" on a similar shape

[@ionutflorinhulea1604]

Car looks a lot better now.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

It's great to see 'Martin' again...🤗👍

[@mmeddings5980]

MB Developments is your man for Subaru bits 👌🏻

[@scottieb8313]

Yeah guys for that model on the boot / trunk lid its a two part decal / badge with WRX and Impreza under it , .. They are brought / part numbered as one part , even though there is two parts

[@mattcarper9853]

I was in love with this car from minute one.

[@beafraid22]

The rectangle under the wrx is the impreza badge

[@ralphpurves]

Miss my 05, it was mint when I sold it 5 years ago. Really wanting another one now

[@peterrasmussen68]

I liked his wrap , still nice car. Love my 2019 in red and black.

[@sillycatgirlnya]

i'd love a glass of martin now

[@mryan3123]

Great video. I like how you guys figured out how to remove the wrap. If it were me, this would be a twelve-minute video of me scratching my head while wondering what to do. 🙂

[@tjp353]

I had an 03 WRX and it's bonnet scoop peeled like that without ever being wrapped.

[@Enforcer1984]

That iconic beauty of a car should always be blue with gold wheels...max amount of power you can get out of her also.

[@akhdanwirataram4911]

I know it's not important but when Isaac said "that's my dad's name" it made me laugh

[@ish474]

you can always mount a bike rack on the hitch and go to Forest Of Dean!!!

[@gooddypm]

“That will help it when we give it back to Hammond and he finds a Welsh rally stage.” Is that the new way of saying “Hammond crashes it.”?

[@ballistic02]

i wanna know more about the black supra in the back there at 11:48

[@tomforrest7814]

The missing rectangular badge should say 'Impreza'

[@petrhrebejk7559]

I have the same Peter Solberg V-Limited edition and on left side of trunk lid is WRX and below Impreza.

[@awdobsession717]

You need the WRX and rectangle Impreza badge on the trunk lid.

[@edanhale9962]

This car made me think of how much work my subie needs😢

[@jeffreymrrs150]

Don't think I didn't notice that sick supra in the background

[@all-flat-engines]

6:45 Boiling hot water drizzled on the wrap as you peel it away is the fastest way to go.

[@jesskoenmaniac]

This is beautiful! you rescuing Hammonds STI VL!

[@smonchie]

Don't know why, but I was half expecting the thing in the glove box to be a bottle of James May gin

[@Jakanddaxter1999]

The wrx badge usually comes with the bit below if it’s new oem you can still buy them. Just says Impreza

[@robbiebouchoms3277]

Those 2003 V-Limited stickers on the wing are easy to buy online. I can also make you the vector file to print it.

[@dallascowboy23]

so much better in blue......im here for it

[@thor6580]

You will learn to hate that tow bar after barking your shins on it a few times.

[@transatlant1c]

The v limited is nice but I was also distracted by the lovely black mk4 in the back!

[@Sjarken100]

You can send me those tires, I live not too far from where James crashed xD

[@arfer1470]

Import car parts have the door sticker they may have the one for the spoiler too 👍

[@japcarjunkie]

The badge under WRX says Impreza.

[@michaelshawn2946]

Glad you left the Martin on the window...

[@Reignin1]

IMPREZA underneath WRX on the left. Black STI with Cherry blossomed highlighted Badge placed at 3 o'clock next to the boot keylock 😌👍

[@T.-.K.]

The badge is shown in the Scandi Flick at 2min 29sec

[@scotts9476]

Pouring almost boiling water onto a towel is the best way I’ve found to loosen a wrap job for those of us without a heated paint booth 😂

[@gregsenchak8978]

Heat gun. $15

[@briancristoni8413]

The badge under the WRX badge is the ‘Impreza’ badge

[@iTxip]

Ah yes the legendary Subaru Delta