Previously we rallied a 1986 Subaru Leone RX Turbo 4WD. We felt we achieved a lot and gained a lot of experience both in the racing/competition and in pit crew teamwork. However I feel we pushed the car to its limits.

We then purchased a 1989 Subaru Legacy RS-RA. It is a purpose built car, and was built to take advantage of the pre 92 4WD class in the Top Half Rally Series.

The engine block is a EJ20 with a Possum Bourne built Group A turbo charger and specifically designed and uprated inter-cooler. It all features the usual Subaru "Boxer" quad cam, sixteen valve fuel injected set up. The engine management is taken care of by a Link fully programmable computer, with the addition of an "Anti-Lag" system.

Gearbox is a 5 speed WRX STi close ratio with STi LSD and 20kg centre differential. The rear differential is also a STi LSD. This allows the car to driven aggressively through corners, something that is both spectacular, and faster with the setup.

The suspension is a custom built Drummond Motorsport Suspension (DMS) imported from Australia. It is fully height and rebound adjustable. It also had fully customisable castor and camber.

We ran 15" Speedline alloy wheels for both Tarmac and Gravel events using Falken tyres.

To view more images of the car, please click here.

The car is now owned by Simon Bell at Redhills Rallyesport