with a HKS BOV. The startling effects of all this have
been augmented by a set of CP forged pistons, and
a full custom stainless exhaust system; power is as yet
untested, but we can safely assume that it’s more than
enough to silence the haters.
GAUGING INTEREST
He’s pretty keen to keep an eye on how it’s behaving too.
There was a time back in the early 2000s when auxiliary
gauges were one of the most important elements of
any build, and this car channels that old-school spirit
with gusto, bringing in a full suite of cutting-edge
instrumentation from Defi. Lined up along the dash top
are a trio of BF gauges monitoring oil pressure, oil temp
and water temp, while next to them sits a Defi Advance
ZD. This OLED screen is confi gurable for a number of
readouts including speed, exhaust temperature, fuel
pressure and all sorts. And sitting dead-ahead of the
driver is a Defi Sports Display F dash, which shows data
from the OBD-II, has a G-meter and gyro sensor, can be
a speedo and a boost gauge, and a load of other stuff.
So basically whatever Jitpaphat wants readings of, he can
see them in front of himself, or over there, or even further
over there... the luxury of choice, eh? And all the while
he’s hugged by purposeful Recaro CS seats, arguably the
best chairs in the business, with the rear bench stripped
out so the full majesty of the air install is right there
behind for maximum involvement.
In essence, this Impreza is a fusion of form and
function. Air-ride is perfect for Bangkok as, while there’s
been decent government investment in road-building
and resurfacing, it’s still a fact of daily life that’ll you’ll
come across potholes you could swim in. And form –
well, the aesthetic treatment here is very much on-
trend with the builds we’ve been seeing coming out of
Thailand recently; widebodies are massive over there
(culturally and, of course, literally), with Thai tuning outfi ts
keen to craft their own interpretations of the Liberty Walk
and Rocket Bunny vibes we see ricocheting around the
rest of the global scene. Slathering it all in Ruby Red,
TECH SPEC:SUBARU IMPREZA
STYLING:
Ruby Red wrap, AZC widebody kit inc. front lip, sideskirts and
rear skirts.TUNING:
EJ20 2.0-litre fl at-four, TD05 20G billet turbo, HKS BOV, CP
pistons, custom exhaust system, HKS induction, 5-speed trans
with LSD, OS Giken twin-plate clutch.CHASSIS:
9.75x18” -27 (front) and 10.75x18” -40 (rear) OZ Futura wheels,
STI Brembo brakes, Airsus/Silver air-ride, camber arms.INTERIOR:
Recaro Sportster CS seats in Alcantara, Defi Sports Display F
dash, Defi Advance ZD display, Defi BF gauges, GReddy Profec
boost controller.THANKS:
“Thanks to AZC Original, Take A Wrap, and Serialone
Photography.”in that funky-fresh wrap from scene supremos Take A
Wrap? A masterstroke. It’s the colour of passion, soul,
vividity. Take it from the Rolling Stones: ‘Catch your
dreams before they slip away... lose your dreams and
you will lose your mind’. That’s the essence of Ruby
Tuesday – Jitpaphat’s built an everyday show-stopper
that acts as a mirror for his own dreams. Full of grace,
with some serious pace. ■HOT RIDE
No, we don’t know why the
steering wheel is there eitherYou can never have too many dials. Fact