Justin's 'Project OBS'

[kawikid20o2]

Just took delivery of a 1999 Impreza OBS, yes i know, another wagon. :devil: Got it cheap enough and with a good RS transmission to install to replace the blown one that is in there now. But it needs a lot of body work and some love to make it my own that im proud of.

Anyways plans for the car are to fix it and for it to become my daily.

Mod list:

Power:
EJ251 Swap
'98 RS tranny and rear diff
hole in the muffler

Suspension/Brakes:
'04 STi Struts/Springs/Tophats
'99 RS front Brakes

Cosmetics:
'01 RS Front Bumper
Hella Comet Driving lights H3 HID kit
'03 WRX Wheels Painted Gold
LGT leather front seats
Crown Royal Shift Boot
Dent in hood
mismatched/rattlecanned doors



And now for the pics:

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[ScrapinSTi]

welcome to the OBS family! :D

[abnormal]

yea! another wagon!

cool project :D

[kawikid20o2]

thanks guys! Yea it should be fun, definitely starting with the tranny and rear diff swap to make sure it runs ok, then the body work will start and finally i will swap my old EJ25D in for fun.

[topend]

Cool man! I'd love to pick up an OBS..

[snowman87]

Dude! That is freakin awesome! No more running the Leggy around into the winter with summer tires now eh?

[ScrapinSTi]

i'm itchin to stuff an ez30 into mine... :)

[snowman87]

Mr. I'mnotgoingtoswapit...

[ScrapinSTi]

btw... i'll take the 22 when you yank it if you dont want it.. :D

[kawikid20o2]

Hey Noah! do you know if this year/model has an electronic or mechanical speed sensor in the tranny?

About the 2.2, im not sure exactly what will be done with it yet since it runs so nicely. But will let you know if im going to part with it.

Bryan, i dont know what youre talking about...ive had snows for most of the life of the redwagon haha. but that little while after the swap really counted i suppose!

[ScrapinSTi]

lol! funny you mention that... in my 97 the speedo died yesterday... In my 97 its cable. I think 99 is Phase2, which is sensor...

[subydude82]

Nice buy!

[kawikid20o2]

Haha yea we just had to fix randys 97 OBS, the tab off the speedo cable broke off in the tranny.

I was expecting to see a cable on mine but couldnt catch a glimpse of it with the intake on. One other thing wrong with it is the coolant temp sensor. I dont see a cel but the cluster is showing no temp even after 20 min idle and revving to charge battery.

[ScrapinSTi]

how hard was it to run a new cable? I'm NOT looking forward to that...

hook up an OBD scanner and see if that registers a temp..

[kawikid20o2]

The cable is not bad, you should check the part that goes into the tranny first to see if its broken like randys was since its two peices but even if you need to change the whole thing, it pulls out of the cluster real easy.

[Rob T]

Hey you move quick!
Shouldn't you have changed the rear diff in the red wagon before you made this thread so you could really get started on swapping the trans and diff in this beast.

[kawikid20o2]

Haha yea i know, its a project thread though.
And i could grab another open diff from my buddy that has a couple layin around ya know.

[ScrapinSTi]

The cable is not bad, you should check the part that goes into the tranny first to see if its broken like randys was since its two peices but even if you need to change the whole thing, it pulls out of the cluster real easy.

I'm gonna throw it on the lift tonight...

What do you mean part that goes into the tranny? Its not just a cable w a threaded end?

[kawikid20o2]

I'm gonna throw it on the lift tonight...

What do you mean part that goes into the tranny? Its not just a cable w a threaded end?

it separates like 6-8" after the tranny if you need to just do the part that threads in.

[ScrapinSTi]

ahhh... that explains why there were 2 parts listed on the websites.. one was $22, one was $43.. So maybe i'll be lucky and just the $22 part broke. Or they just came separated...

[kawikid20o2]

Yup just check it out in the air pull the cable out of the cluster which you should be able to do without pulling the cluster and see if it turns while ur driving of running it in the air.

[Jim511]

I might have a set of RS 16" 6 spokes to get rid of in the spring, not sure though as I may keep them and get I-pikes for a winter tire.

[kawikid20o2]

how much would you be looking for? Im pretty much buying a set wrx wheels tonight from rokkit for 200bucks. im pretty set on those, pretty good deal i think.

[Jim511]

Prob not much, 100-150 maybe? One has a small bend but doesn't affect performance. I'd go with rokkit cause I won't be swapping my tires over to my 5 spokes until maybe march if not april.

[kawikid20o2]

Hmm sounds like a good deal but i would like them sooner. Thankyou for offering!

[kawikid20o2]

Got the engine/tranny/ECU out and installed the engine in a customers car since she blew up a 2.5 SOHC im going to rebuild it and install in this car with a new RS tranny and rear end. Also on the way are 04 STi struts complete, gold 03 wrx wheels, RS front brakes, Hella 500's, maybe delta cams, header and sti catback exhaust not sure though yet on those.

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[Rob T]

Paint the 16s more of a gunmetal color. OBSs with wheels that are close in color to the bottom of the car look amazing IMO.

[kawikid20o2]

Rob I think im painting the whole car java black, im not feeling the two tone job. know what i mean?

[Jim511]

Definitely go for the sti exhaust, I put one on my RS and it looks awesome and it was free! I agree if you dont paint the car to gunmetal the wheels, theres a guy on RS25 with a wagon like yours hes swapping with UK wrx 17's and it goes really well, I like the obs 2 tone, you gonna keep that front bumper? I think a JNA lip would look sweet on it!

[kawikid20o2]

im not sure what to do with the front bumper, i may try cut and mold it like an RS bumper to accept the Hellas better. what is the JNA lip? never seen it before.

[Jim511]

Jnaperformance.com they sell lips for 02+ cars but they will help you retrofit one to your car, great prices and great guys. Sounds weird but I kinda like those bumpers better than the RS bumpers. Even a DIY garage lip would look great on that car

[ScrapinSTi]

Definitely go for the sti exhaust, I put one on my RS and it looks awesome and it was free! I agree if you dont paint the car to gunmetal the wheels, theres a guy on RS25 with a wagon like yours hes swapping with UK wrx 17's and it goes really well, I like the obs 2 tone, you gonna keep that front bumper? I think a JNA lip would look sweet on it!

Yup.. I'm rockin an STi exhaust on my OBS, and i love it.. Quiet, but still gives a little rumble..

[Rob T]

Rob I think im painting the whole car java black, im not feeling the two tone job. know what i mean?
If you're going with a Subaru black, Java is probably the nicest. Good choice.

[kawikid20o2]

Jnaperformance.com they sell lips for 02+ cars but they will help you retrofit one to your car, great prices and great guys. Sounds weird but I kinda like those bumpers better than the RS bumpers. Even a DIY garage lip would look great on that car

Ill prolly grab something for it, DIY lip is a possibility i really do want an RS bumper though. If i can find one for a reasonable price i will mold this one to what i want to accept the hellas.

If you're going with a Subaru black, Java is probably the nicest. Good choice.

I might get something from house of color if its cheaper but i want it close to JBP

[kawikid20o2]

Hellasssss new kit 500 Comet driving beams $60 shipped on ebay!!!

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[ScrapinSTi]

:o Jealous!

[abnormal]

OOOooooooo Hella nice!

[subydude82]

Nice deal!

[topend]

Nice pickup

[Rob T]

Ill prolly grab something for it, DIY lip is a possibility i really do want an RS bumper though. If i can find one for a reasonable price i will mold this one to what i want to accept the hellas.



I might get something from house of color if its cheaper but i want it close to JBP
The DIY lip Jack from EFI had on his old OBS looked pretty good, maybe a little too low IMO. It's almost exactly what I was going to do on my old Ver 4 bumper when I had it. FWIW, it's not the normal garage door stuff, I think it's conveyor belt gasket or something like that, basically flat 1/8" thick rubber riveted onto the front of the bumper.

[kawikid20o2]

yea the hellas were a hella good deal lol! i think im putting an HID kit in them too, might as well since i have some extra components laying around.

Rob, That lip is just flat 1/8" rubber or an angle piece? how would you rivet it if its truly flat?

[Jim511]

wait, sorry to get OT but jack got rid of the STM OBS?

[Rob T]

Rob, That lip is just flat 1/8" rubber or an angle piece? how would you rivet it if its truly flat?
I really have to try and dig up the pic I had of it done on a Ver 4 bumper that was for sale forever ago on Yahoo Japan. I might have it on my home PC.

wait, sorry to get OT but jack got rid of the STM OBS?
All I know is there were posts on "the other place" of EFI trying to buy some kid's OBS because Jack was looking for a new DD.

[kawikid20o2]

Found an 01 RS bumper skin for a decent deal last night, going to pick that up sunday morning in NY. This weekend i will be working on the motor and should have that pretty much set to drop in over the spring break along with the RS tranny and diff. After that it is on to the body work and painting. I have decided to paint the whole car JBP/similar instead of preserving the two tone.

Also if anyone knows someone with a vented hood and/or wagon driver door for sale LMK yo quierro.

[Rob T]

You just gonna do the basics when you do the body or do what you should, ie: get rid of the roof strips, add side skirts and get the JDM rear spoilers? God damn do GFs look good with those two spoilers hanging off the back.

[kawikid20o2]

You just gonna do the basics when you do the body or do what you should, ie: get rid of the roof strips, add side skirts and get the JDM rear spoilers? God damn do GFs look good with those two spoilers hanging off the back.

Rob, you named pretty much everything thats on my mind lol just not sure when all that will happen.

[Rob T]

Drooooooooooooooooooooooooool
Just don't make it too sexy, you already make me want to do a BG next.

[kawikid20o2]

Haha rob, yea the STi wagon stuff is pretty slick, i found someone's in black with everything i want on this exactly, ill have to find the pic and post it.


Weekend update:
Finished seals and gaskets/ waterpump timing belt/ tensioner
Got bumper and modded beam to accept it losing about 15 lbs in the process
Test fit bumper and hellas
and here are the pics:
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[Dusty B]

This is going to be gangster as well. Good work kiwi!

[Rob T]

Haha rob, yea the STi wagon stuff is pretty slick, i found someone's in black with everything i want on this exactly, ill have to find the pic and post it.

GF8er?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2768/4344646365_ddbceda4e3.jpg

Weekend update:
Finished seals and gaskets/ waterpump timing belt/ tensioner
Got bumper and modded beam to accept it losing about 15 lbs in the process
Test fit bumper and hellas
and here are the pics:
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs466.ash1/25594_588444331169_48806380_34130796_3095616_n.jpg

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Nice work so far, when's the engine going in again?

[subydude82]

Nice work meng! I like the look you are going for. Its gonna look nasty. :D

[kawikid20o2]

Nice work meng! I like the look you are going for. Its gonna look nasty. :D

thanks man!

GF8er? No i saw that one, it is sick but the wagon im talking about was all black like how i want mine, not two toned.

Nice work so far, when's the engine going in again?

I think next weekend the engine, tranny, rear diff are going in, its all pretty much ready to go.

This is going to be gangster as well. Good work kiwi!

Thanks :dusty:

[jut60]

looks good with the rs bumper

[kawikid20o2]

These two are pretty close to what im going for, im just not sure yet of the headlights im going to use but bodywise they are almost exactly what i want. The second one has the shaved roof with nice sleak side rails, thats pretty nice. And it will definitly have the Sti rear wings on, it needs that.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f75/cinder371/Picture056_RJjpgfinish.jpg

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[topend]

Nice Justin!!

[Rob T]

The second GF is actually a JDM car so it has the smooth roof and those roof rails from the factory. You can get the "JDM" rails from some US cars but they aren't very common as it was kind of sporadic what cars they came on. I was trying to get my brother in law to guy a 95 out in NY somewhere last year that had them.

[kawikid20o2]

oh ok i was wondering why i never seen those rails before.

Edit: I found the original pic i was looking for, this is exactly what i want it to look like in the end!

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs085.snc3/15330_588734334999_48806380_34141264_4103337_n.jpg

[subydude82]

I like the look you are going for Justin! It will look great when you are done.

[kawikid20o2]

Give it a lick, it tastes just like raisins!

(Thanks buddy!)

[Rob T]

oh ok i was wondering why i never seen those rails before.

Edit: I found the original pic i was looking for, this is exactly what i want it to look like in the end!

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs085.snc3/15330_588734334999_48806380_34141264_4103337_n.jpg
HAWT!

[kawikid20o2]

Pics of STi completes mounted and WRX wheels:

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[Rob T]

You never called me!
I guess the STi takeoffs didn't lower the car at all, eh?

[kawikid20o2]

Rob, I never finished the engine so i didnt wanna bother ya! I dont think i weigh as much as an engine and tranny together so its hard to tell, but it did lower it a little if you compare, also there were a full set of wheels in the back for both pics so i dont even know yet how its gunna be.

[subydude82]

Looks good!

[Rob T]

Rob, I never finished the engine so i didnt wanna bother ya! I dont think i weigh as much as an engine and tranny together so its hard to tell, but it did lower it a little if you compare, also there were a full set of wheels in the back for both pics so i dont even know yet how its gunna be.
Buy the GF210s from the guy in Danbury for $135, that'll really bring it down, they're even STI specific so they're stiffer.

BTW, you gonna be around this weekend? I got an EL header/uppie coming and could use a hand installing it if you're free.

[kawikid20o2]

Buy the GF210s from the guy in Danbury for $135, that'll really bring it down, they're even STI specific so they're stiffer.

BTW, you gonna be around this weekend? I got an EL header/uppie coming and could use a hand installing it if you're free.

I wanna see what it looks like with a motor/tranny installed height wise. I might be able to lend you a hand this weekend, what header you get?

[tommy]

looking good man cant wait to see it running when i come up for the summer

[Rob T]

I wanna see what it looks like with a motor/tranny installed height wise. I might be able to lend you a hand this weekend, what header you get?
Ordered the Import Image Racing EL header. Still trying to find out the tracking info to know for certain if I'll have it for this weekend or not.

[kawikid20o2]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs512.snc3/26876_590979914839_48806380_34217760_7792447_n.jpg

They just came in today!

[ScrapinSTi]

mmm... i love that mid wing..

[kawikid20o2]

Yea i cant wait to paint these babys up!

[subydude82]

oh those will be so nice!!!!

[Rob T]

YES!!!!!

[kawikid20o2]

This weekend im going home to take the timing components off and get some nasty locking thread inserts for the idlers because this blocks threads are really weak, already 2 idlers have failed, one being the tensioner. Those threads came out on the bolts as i loosened them even by hand! So i spend $50shipped and got a quality set of solid inserts from www.mcmastercarr.com who shipped them immediately even before i paid!!! Great company! These inserts are 14mm X 1.5 external thread and the factory 10mm X 1.25 internal thread and come with a tool to drive them in and lock them permanently so they will never pull out again. I figured its money well spent! I'll let you guys know how it works out!

[Rob T]

Good luck dude, hopefully they work and you can get the thing on the road!

[kawikid20o2]

Yea, im hoping things go smoothly! You should stop by tonight on your way home ill be there in a little while, got ur things in back of the wag!

[ScrapinSTi]

put loctite on the inserts... HeliCoils are worth their weight in gold, but work even better if you put a dab of loctite on them...

[kawikid20o2]

These are what i picked up:

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Way stronger than a helicoil(not knockin em but this has way too much riding on it) as they have 4 locking keys and 1.5 pitch thread external, 1.25 internal for the stock bolt. I tried the helicoil with locktite overnight and it still only took about 10ft/lb before it came loose and i had to hit 30lb for timing tensioner.

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Took the opportunity to replace the other idlers with some that didn't get used for a job i was supposed to do. (car got sold)

So the motor is all back together and ready to install!

[ScrapinSTi]

Did you break the tang off the bottom of the Helicoil? What color Loctite did you use? Makes me wonder bc i've never had a Helicoil fail on me...

[kawikid20o2]

Did you break the tang off the bottom of the Helicoil? What color Loctite did you use? Makes me wonder bc i've never had a Helicoil fail on me...Used blue locktite, broke Tang and the bolt was just spinning in there and it was the correct bolt for the kit/tap, i made sure. It wasnt a Helicoil brand kit it was the 'OEM' autozone one for $30.

[ScrapinSTi]

yeah... Especially if its going into aluminum, use purple not blue... Blue is "automotive" and just not as good as blue.

Me personally... I use green on HeliCoils.. :)

[kawikid20o2]

well im fresh out now! so ill have to pick up some purple or green thanks meng

[kawikid20o2]

Update:

Tranny in
Rear diff in
Driver door replaced
Some dings filled + sanded
Sanded front bumper
AmbaLamps installed

Ready for: motor this weekend
STi cat back and eibach rear camber bolts

Pics:

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[ScrapinSTi]

You will LOVE the sound of the STi catback... and its not hard to mate up...

[Rob T]

Why does it need rear camber bolts?

[kawikid20o2]

You will LOVE the sound of the STi catback... and its not hard to mate up...
Ya i put one on this 01 2.5RS rally car i used to work on. sounded great, stock header too.

Why does it need rear camber bolts?

Because the rear sti strut top hats are wide so i mounted them a little bit out from stock, gunna fix it with camber bolts

[kawikid20o2]

So, the motor is in, well has been for a couple of weeks now but it runs great! I have been concentrating on learning how to paint haha.

Also installed a STi catback and a wrx sti sticker haha, just for you pete!;)
Shift boot, radio and cleaned some things. Also i found my nice camera so ill actually take some shots of it with that now!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4667762341_0929e62ae0_b.jpg

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[tommy]

love the crown shiffter boot. also turn back the paint needle about a turn and a half and move in about a inch closer to get rid of some of that orange peel affect.

[kawikid20o2]

ok tommy ill try that on the other side! thanks! Also it is just rustoleum, gloss black enamel thinned 1:1 nothing nice and color matched haha.

and heres what it looks like tape pulled and polished.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4668109485_32b731180c_b.jpg

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[ScrapinSTi]

Looks good justin... FYI... You needed to prep more.. I can see sanding marks...

AND FUCK YOU on the crown shifter boot! I have one i've been meaning to install and just have been too lazy... FUCK YOU! :(

[EFI Logics]

Also installed a STi catback and a wrx sti sticker haha, just for you pete!;)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4667624555_d74dc5d85b_b.jpg

Nice! :lol:

- Pete

[kawikid20o2]

Looks good justin... FYI... You needed to prep more.. I can see sanding marks...

AND FUCK YOU on the crown shifter boot! I have one i've been meaning to install and just have been too lazy... FUCK YOU! :(

Yea i know you can still see the filler, i was havin troubles with my sander idk what happened but ill make the other side look pretty!

Ive had that crown sleeve sittin in the car since day 1 lol finally put that in last week. Somebody is borrowing my shift knob ATM so thats why thats missing.

Nice! :lol:

- Pete lol:drive:

[subydude82]

Nice work meng! keep it up. :)

[kawikid20o2]

Nice work meng! keep it up. :)

thanks dude! ill try!

and heres a pic after a quick ride and wash up! i think it looks perfect on sti struts with those gold wrx wheels.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4673991524_4e8fa0397a_b.jpg

[topend]

Awesome meng!

[C181]

Woard

[Rob T]

Nice! Are you going to try and paint the front bumper too?
Sorry I didn't swing by this weekend, surprisingly it's tough to find free time with a one month old at home.

[Dusty B]

Awesome work kiwi! keep it up meng.

[kawikid20o2]

Thanks guys! Yea rob im gunna paint probably everything to match the black pearl original color. Congrats on the baby as well! Just gimme a ring if you free up at all.

J

[kawikid20o2]

Today it was rainy out so i decided to pull the headliner and trim take care of some rust issues on the roof and at the same time paint A,B,+C pillars black along with all handles and the headliner while it was out. I painted all the plastics with duplicolor bumper and trim paint and the headliner and visors with duplicolor vinyl and fabric black paint. keep in mind that the flash shows off imperfections that you wouldnt normally see so Heres some pics:

Headliner/trim out
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4689413867_0f45dcba57_b.jpg

Black Drying
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4690047900_af79e5fe74_b.jpg

And a few hours later Dry!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4689437089_1dfc2f7821_b.jpg

Drank too much coffee so they are back in

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4689571753_5a62f3a6de_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1308/4690207250_2aa328d668_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4689572107_bd996c9181_b.jpg

[ScrapinSTi]

I have the same rust problem... I REALLY need to do something about it... and soon...

I need to get a 1/4" air grinder..

[Rob T]

How did you make out with fixing the rust up there?
And also, you must have been high as a kite painting that stuff in your garage with the door closed.

[ScrapinSTi]

im curious about the rust repair myself... How you did it and how it came out..

[kawikid20o2]

I didnt post pics yet but this is what im in the middle of doing to attempt to repair the rust...really it needs a new roof but short of cuting that out or cutting out the rusted areas all you can do is this:

1. Grind rust spots down till all the flakey rust is off and the paint is stripped surrounding these areas. I used an 8" sander with 24 grit disc to do this.

2. Coat heavily with Rust converter, I use the kind you brush out because you want to lay it on really thick so it soaks through to all the rust and let dry over night. And recoat both top and bottom of the panel. The idea here is that you want to seal the rusted metal from air and moisture so it stops spreading.

3. Apply a coat of long hair fiberglass body filler to bring the strength back to the panel and further seal area. Since it shouldn't have rusted through more than a few pin holes it doesn't take too much to fill the dip you caused by sanding.

4. Sand flat with 80-100 grit disc (this time you need a respirator cause the fiberglass filler makes a nasty mess you don't want to breath)

5. Fill with light/medium weight body filler just to skim and level out the pits and ridges in the glass filler.

6. Sand with 150- 320 grit by hand with a block then wet sand up to 600 grit

7. Prime with sanding primer and wet sand each coat till smooth

8. Wet sand up to 1500 grit and wash and dry/ wipe with surface prep, before finish coating.

And the sad part is that even after all of this, it could still come back, cuz after all, it is cancer.:banghead:

[jut60]

that's quite the process for rust removal.

and the car is looking good justin, esp with the rs front bumper.

[ScrapinSTi]

yeah... i'm trying to decide if i wanna do a sand/glass patch, or cut out a square bigger than the rust, weld a patch panel from underneath, then just use bondo to fill & smooth... That way the cancer is gone, even if the roof is filled with bondo lol

[topend]

Nice work on the interior pieces!

[Rob T]

2. Coat heavily with Rust converter, I use the kind you brush out because you want to lay it on really thick so it soaks through to all the rust and let dry over night. And recoat both top and bottom of the panel. The idea here is that you want to seal the rusted metal from air and moisture so it stops spreading.


Did you use POR15? That should prevent it from coming back.

Also, while you're up there doing paint work, are you shaving the strips iff the roof as well? You better say yes.

[Dusty B]

Did you use POR15? That should prevent it from coming back.

Also, while you're up there doing paint work, are you shaving the strips iff the roof as well? You better say yes.



Oooooooooooooo, he does have a point. :D

[kawikid20o2]

I am shaving the roof yes!

[kawikid20o2]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs249.snc4/39769_605673693389_48806380_34723420_5461298_n.jpg

Spec C roof vent

[subydude82]

nice work Justin! Those spec C roof vents are rare. How did you score that? :lol:

[kawikid20o2]

a friend of a friend hooked it up, best part is, i didnt even need to cut the roof! lined up perfect with a nice rust spot i had already lool

[Rob T]

That's awesome!
This thing isn't roadworthy yet? What's left to do?

[kawikid20o2]

That's awesome!
This thing isn't roadworthy yet? What's left to do?

It just not painted yet...it runs nicely though and most of the hard stuff is done. I should have it primed middle of next week about and then its dgm for a topcoat. cant wait to see her shine!

[Dusty B]

Since you've had a ton of practice now Justin, maybe I can have you look at the fozz sometime. Rear fenders are starting to show a lil surface rust, nothing bad yet. But I want to nip it in the ass and fix it before I have to do major work.

[jut60]

Since you've had a ton of practice now Justin, maybe I can have you look at the fozz sometime. Rear fenders are starting to show a lil surface rust, nothing bad yet. But I want to nip it in the ass and fix it before I have to do major work.

and then my rs is starting to show in multiple spots :D

[kawikid20o2]

Dusty, Justin, sry but that rear quarter rust isn't usually surface rust, it seems to start from the back and rust through. That rubber liner tends to speed it up by holding moisture and salt against the metal.

[jut60]

yeah, the dirt and crap sits perfectly behind that area on a little edge and then underneath the plastic fender trim... it's a horrible design. I noticed this weekend that my side skirt is starting to come off due to rust at the back clip in the fender area and a couple other clips that have broken off due to an incident. it might be time for the small fender flares.... or wide panels (dreams)

[kawikid20o2]

Oh man the side skirt is fallin off? Did the part where it screws in rust away?

[Rob T]

Oh man the side skirt is fallin off? Did the part where it screws in rust away?
I have seen pics of other people's RSs doing that on RS25 and it made me cringe.

[jut60]

Oh man the side skirt is fallin off? Did the part where it screws in rust away?

yeah :( I'm not exactly sure on what is still holding the side skirt on, maybe it's the middle section of the skirt. that last screw is worthless at this point made me do one of these :cry: when i saw it.

your obs is looking good though

[kawikid20o2]

Update for Paint progress:

Primed and i painted the jams, grill +vents, side skirts, mud flaps, spoilers(bottom side)

Now im just waiting for nice weather!!!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs212.snc4/38945_607192010669_48806380_34784773_1875528_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs003.ash2/33497_607192075539_48806380_34784774_7164179_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs309.snc4/40775_608784249809_48806380_34846227_2367071_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs280.snc4/40331_608784379549_48806380_34846230_195884_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs361.snc4/44390_608784444419_48806380_34846232_331233_n.jpg

[tommy]

nice what color is that i like

[abnormal]

Nice, post up the final color (looks like dk blue matalic?)! :rocker::toast:

[topend]

Wow nice, can't wait to see it done.

[kawikid20o2]

Yup it's pretty sweet color 08-10 impreza color 'dark gray metallic' I will definitly post nice pics of the finished product!

[snowman87]

Got any extra paint? :devil:

[kawikid20o2]

ya prolly enough for a couple of bumpers... ie enough for a respray of those pesky parts if needed lol.

in case anyone is wondering this is sherwin williams single stage urethane paint.

[Not All There]

nice job with the buildup/rebuild. dont you just love cleaning up overspray!

[kawikid20o2]

thanks buddy! ya my garage is a wreck right now after sanding the fill primer.

[ScrapinSTi]

Looks like we might have an OBS Paintoff going Justin.. I'm starting rust repair on the wagon this week...

[kawikid20o2]

nice gl with it! are you just repainting the roof?

[subydude82]

looks great Justin! Very nice choice on color. Can't wait for the finished pics.

[ScrapinSTi]

nice gl with it! are you just repainting the roof?

My rear quarters need fixing too... Think I'm gonna fix it panel by panel and go flat black for now, then after the rust repair is done, if i get a hair across my ass, go down to the paint shop, find a color in their "wrong mix" bin, and send it lol..

[Rob T]

Nice!
I was planning on bumping this when I got here so I could see how far you got.

[kawikid20o2]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs284.snc4/40548_609247835779_48806380_34865991_6285183_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs195.ash2/45834_609247900649_48806380_34865993_7211496_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs368.snc4/45134_609247915619_48806380_34865994_251249_n.jpg

[Aperture]

Damn, that is going to look awesome.

[kawikid20o2]

Lol im really sorry about the iphail pics, didnt want my lenses anywhere near the overspray though

[iwantmysti]

looks NICE!

[Rob T]

Is the whole thing sprayed now? If so, roll it out and take pictars!

[kawikid20o2]

Is the whole thing sprayed now? If so, roll it out and take pictars!

Well it was but i decided to clear coat it after all for another $115 it was well worth it here are the results ( Pics outside are before clear inside are right after) I just finished tonight!

*It wasnt just that i wanted to clear it i also made mistakes and ran out of paint fixing them so clear was the only option that made sense to make it uniform finish. Look at second pic rear door and rear 1/4 pnl have hazy and saggy finish.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4931475214_6abb1bca9b_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4931472806_944b8f3028_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4931469788_0b6cffa3fe_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4931468694_0105737483_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4930878095_09c652ebd4_b.jpg

[jut60]

Car is going to look very nice once it's all buttoned up. Paint color is great.

[kawikid20o2]

Yea I can't wait to buff it up and get the tits from my dirty garage outa the clear it is also heavier than it looks in the pics so it will smooth the finish out too! Right now I'm puttin the doors back together. I hurt my wrist so I can't hold the machine up to do it unfortunatly.

[subydude82]

Car looks fantastic! Nice job.

[topend]

Looks sick man, nice work!! wish my car was that color :)

[kawikid20o2]

thank you guys, its all back together except for the fog lights got a few pics, looks awesome! post pics later!

[Rob T]

***tapping foot***

[yaya20]

^+1

[kawikid20o2]

aright aright aright...just got em off the card 2 secs ago!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4943517586_efb90fd0a6_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4942933285_f990af918a_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4942933097_2bec9e97de_b.jpg

[tommy]

its dirty fail

[kawikid20o2]

tough lol, started school today no time to polish 4 u! can i fix this with some rent money lol

[Rob T]

Looks really good from the pics. Can't wait to see the wings installed.

[yaya20]

its dirty fail

:lol:



Looks good!

[subydude82]

Looks great Justin!

[snowman87]

Dude when do I get to see this thing?!

[kawikid20o2]

lol thanks Im prolly gunna register it soon so you can see it in a couple of weeks bryan unless you wanna come down to new fairfield and hang on the weekend

[Dusty B]

Looks like all the hard work paid off meng!

[snowman87]

lol thanks Im prolly gunna register it soon so you can see it in a couple of weeks bryan unless you wanna come down to new fairfield and hang on the weekend

I may do that, I'll prob be heading out that way to buy some new brakes for mah cah. :lol:

[kawikid20o2]

Looks like all the hard work paid off meng!
Yep almost there! definitly worth doing the paint right, even just to learn wat not to do

I may do that, I'll prob be heading out that way to buy some new brakes for mah cah. :lol:

nice buddy! gimme a call ill be around!

[Rob T]

I may do that, I'll prob be heading out that way to buy some new brakes for mah cah. :lol:
Justin lives abotu three minutes from me if you want to just meet there :lol:

[kawikid20o2]

Come on down fools!!!

[snowman87]

Who's bringin' the beer? I vote you go get some Yang dudeguy :lol:

[Rob T]

When?