Apkarian100's 2002 MBP WRX Wagon

[apkarian100]

So I sold my 2000 RS and went looking for a bugeye, preferably a wagon. I went and picked this gem up today. A 2002 black WRX wagon with 86k miles on it and some goodies. :)

Currently how it sits:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1441.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0499.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/2002%20WRX%20Wagon%20MBP/SAM_1171.jpg

Mods:

Exterior

-Rally Armor UR mudflaps
-Custom dual projector headlights

Engine

-Blouch TD05H-16GXT turbo
-Turbo XS stealthback with Cobb replica axleback
-Aftermarket catless uppipe
-OBX turbo inlet
-Hallman manual boost controller
-STI pink injectors
-M2 Performance lightweight crank pulley
-Paranoid Fabrications grounding kit
-NGK iridium one step colder plugs
-Walbro 255 fuel pump
-Speedtech FMIC kit
-Custom short ram intake


Drivetrain:

-Kartboy shortshifter with bushings
-Subaru Extra-S fluids in all diffs and tranny
-Heavy duty clutch

Interior:

-VDO boost and exhaust temp gauges
-LED converted radio, HVAC controls, and door switched
-Subaru Genuine dash gauge pod
-Pioneer single cd deck

Wheels/Tires:

-Black Muteki close-ended lug nuts
-Rota Tarmac IIs 17x7.5
-Toyo Proxes tires 225/45/17


Pics when I first bought it:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04657.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04655.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04654.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04658.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04659.jpg

More progress and pics to come!

[squeethebee]

Mmm, sick wagon man!

ed

[DHGurs]

:bacon:

Nice ride Chris! Can't wait to see it, you're lucky that it came with such an awesome TMIC!

[jmb1983]

They made neon wagons? who knew?






Just playing nice car Chris!

[jwebsta32]

nice whip

[bigd_wright]

They made neon wagons? who knew?






Just playing nice car Chris!
:unamused: You bastid.... I kill for fun!
Nice car chris!:up: WAGONS FTMFW:spin:

[My Name]

cool deal but hate to say it but i think i liked the rs better.

[Gearhead Geek]

Congrats man! :up:

[apkarian100]

The RS wasn't practical in my life, no turbo, no bugeye. Wagon = more space for things. :)cool deal but hate to say it but i think i liked the rs better.

[etaks99rs]

Congrats! Can't wait to see what you have in store for the new bugeye!

[ishredNH]

Yeeeeeeessss....I'll be looking for it around town! Congrats!!!

[bratman18]

What are your plans?

[apkarian100]

For starters:

-Install my grounding kit from the RS
-Install the lightweight crank pulley from the RS
-Install my new Cobb style catback :)
-Figure out if I have an existing tune on the car, and either get a Bren tune or load a simple base map from someone
-Basic tune-up procedure (Fluid changes, plugs, filters, etc.)What are your plans?

[bratman18]

Sounds good!! I bet it's just a little bit quicker than the RS was!!

[gunit]

Nice ride. Makes me miss my 2002 WRX, same color (sedan).

[javasti2004]

welcome to the turbo world lil more go than the rs? lol

[Seraphinwolf]

You forgot to mention it was a wagon when you texted me Chris...
Now you're cool enough. ;)

[subaru_crazy]

congrats love it.

[98Wagoon]

For starters:

-Remove tow hitch
-Install my grounding kit from the RS
-Install the lightweight crank pulley from the RS
-Install my new Cobb style catback :)
-Figure out if I have an existing tune on the car, and either get a Bren tune or load a simple base map from someone
-Basic tune-up procedure (Fluid changes, plugs, filters, etc.)



fix'd. cant wait to see it mang!

[squeethebee]

For starters:

-tow a bunch of stuff!!
-Install my grounding kit from the RS
-Install the lightweight crank pulley from the RS
-Install my new Cobb style catback :)
-Figure out if I have an existing tune on the car, and either get a Bren tune or load a simple base map from someone
-Basic tune-up procedure (Fluid changes, plugs, filters, etc.)

Fixed.

ed

[RCKSTR]

Congrats on the new purchase man :up:

[Seraphinwolf]

Ed wins the Fix'n battle. Tow hitch FTW!!!

[04Wagoon]

need to chrome up that trailer hitch...

[apkarian100]

Just a little. :Dwelcome to the turbo world lil more go than the rs? lol

Whoops, my bad. Woo wagon! You forgot to mention it was a wagon when you texted me Chris...
Now you're cool enough. ;)

I'm thinking about removing the trailer hitch.fix'd. cant wait to see it mang!

[bigd_wright]

If you remove the trailor hitch and want to get rid of it let me know!:up:

[apkarian100]

How much are you looking to spend for it? Throw me an offer. The hitch is coming off when the new catback goes on. I'm just waiting for kartboy XL hangers to come in the mail.If you remove the trailor hitch and want to get rid of it let me know!:up:

[GClark]

Nice upgrade!

[squeethebee]

How much are you looking to spend for it? Throw me an offer. The hitch is coming off when the new catback goes on. I'm just waiting for kartboy XL hangers to come in the mail.

I sold mine for $50 without hardware. Just sayin'... (save the bolts!!)

ed

[apkarian100]

There are no other bolts on the trailer hitch, minus the rear bumper beam bolts, which I'll need back. :lol:I sold mine for $50 without hardware. Just sayin'... (save the bolts!!)

ed

[squeethebee]

Maybe that's why I didn't have any hardware... Either way, I say chrome it and keep it on!!!

ed

[shtbxr22]

dump it!!! nice ride. :up:

[My Name]

oh you got it from giguere. I used to do all of there inspections for them, i would have it looked over vary well.

[StiXXX]

:envious:
Nice wagon, LOVE the black!!!!

[apkarian100]

Let's just say, I was telling the guy more about the car than he knew. :lol: The car looks fine from what I can see. I have a list of things I'm fixing/replacing.oh you got it from giguere. I used to do all of there inspections for them, i would have it looked over vary well.

[javasti2004]

Maybe that's why I didn't have any hardware... Either way, I say chrome it and keep it on!!!

ed

powder coat bright green!

[apkarian100]

Trailer hitch is coming off......

[apkarian100]

Upon further inspection of the car, I found a couple more goodies. :)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0177.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0178.jpg

[tacoornot]

at first i was like
:unamused:
but then i was like
http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/images/smilies/jack.gif
then it ended like this
:D

[AExiOn]

MMMM bug eye wagons


Throw a sti oil pan/oil pan baffle on it, oil pressure gage, preserve the ever loving bearings out of it!!

[apkarian100]

So I got this a week ago, and since my Kartboy XL hangers finally came, I'll be installing this Friday. :)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/0902001902.jpg

[Berge56]

Nice wagon Chris! Looks like you got some really nice mods (APS TMIC) with it.

[apkarian100]

So I went to install my catback today and the exhaust didn't fit. :( I have now found out I have Turbo XS WS turboback full exhaust system, minus the axleback. The previous just stuck on a sti axle back instead of the Turbo XS axleback. So my dilema is I either need to get rid of the Turbo XS system and find another 3 in. downpipe or find a Turbo XS full 3in. midpipe.

Anyone want to help me out? I really like the turbo XS stuff, so I don't want to get rid of it if I can.

[apkarian100]

This is just for my reference so I remember where it is:

http://www.turboxs.com/more_info.php?ID=163

[apkarian100]

So I went to do an oil change today and found this, a Pure Power Lifetime Washable oil filter:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0239.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0240.jpg

[tehsbean]

I don't know if I would particularly like a lifetime oil filter.

[apkarian100]

I might take it off on next oil change.I don't know if I would particularly like a lifetime oil filter.

[apkarian100]

I was able to paint my headlights today and wax the car. Here are some pics:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0282.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0280.jpg

[Shiux]

yum

[apkarian100]

MMM....red HVAC and radio:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0289.jpg

[04Wagoon]

Throw a sti oil pan/oil pan baffle on it, oil pressure gage, preserve the ever loving bearings out of it!!


THIS^^^^^^^^

Trust me...

[squeethebee]

Looks SAWEET with the black headlites!

ed

[apkarian100]

They came out pretty good. A messed up a tiny bit, but nothing really you can see till I point them out to you. It was a cheap mod, so I did it.

I plan to get these:

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/33000904/Images/2/pro_wrx02bh.jpg

...and doing something like this:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/HeadlightsandGrill.jpgLooks SAWEET with the black headlites!

ed

[squeethebee]

Do you mean sedan fenders? :lol:

ed

[apkarian100]

Not yet, maybe in the future some day.Do you mean sedan fenders? :lol:

ed

[98Wagoon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgm6sX_yLEM




:unamused:

[shtbxr22]

good!

[apkarian100]

Woo! That exhaust clip sounds great!

[98Wagoon]

huzzah for droids! haha

[Aperture]

Do yourself a favor and DO NOT purchase those headlights you posted. They are EFFING GARBAGE. I promise you.

[apkarian100]

Oh how lame. :(

Now I need to think up a new plan.Do yourself a favor and DO NOT purchase those headlights you posted. They are EFFING GARBAGE. I promise you.

[Aperture]

Sorry buddy Didn't mean to rain on your parade but they are really awful. They don't put out ANY light at night and the halos on them are literally like NEON blue as opposed to the pretty decent looking bright white that some other headlights feature.

[apkarian100]

I'll probably just grab some stockers and do a projector retrofit.

[Berge56]

retrofit FTMFW! :D

[apkarian100]

Tiny update:

I found some boost leaks so I went and replaced the uppipe and downpipe gaskets. I finally was able to pull the turbo and find out what the hell it is. Tis' a TD05H 16G. :) A little more searching in the engine, I found I have STI pink injectors. I also slapped on a lightweight crank pulley.

Now to finally find out which fuel pump I have and then get tuned. :)

[Subyspeed]

nice progress so far. Keep the updates coming

[My Name]

ya check that fuel pump dont do the same thing i did, buy a 255 then go to put it in and find out there is one in there.

[apkarian100]

Will do!ya check that fuel pump dont do the same thing i did, buy a 255 then go to put it in and find out there is one in there.

[apkarian100]

So I finally got my car back together tonight from the gasket install. The old gaskets had some leaks, can you tell?:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/1008002023b.jpg

I was also able to re-tighten the hose clamps from the compressor to TMIC and the throttle body. Now I can actually hear my stock BOV working a little and now I have no leaks. :)

Things to note:

1. Putting a turbo back on is a *****. The stupid oil drain hose gave me the hardest time with the squeeze clamps. I finally found a good method for putting the clamp back on after hours of frustration.

2. Never use copper crush washers for the turbo coolant lines that were thicker than the stock ones. Basically, they don't "crush" and start leaking coolant everywhere. Then you have to fiddle with taking them off in the very tight space you have, without having to take the turbo off. It sucks!

[98Wagoon]

:palm:


but glad its back together! at least one of us has a running car. :unamused:

[apkarian100]

Get your car back in the road mang. (Easier said than done I know. :unamused:):palm:


but glad its back together! at least one of us has a running car. :unamused:

[98Wagoon]

Get your car back in the road mang. (Easier said than done I know. :unamused:)


a plan.. I has one.. might try to get you to come play for an afternoon again.. a little idea that everett popped into my head... hard wire the FP with a shutoff switch.....


and where were you today? did you have a race or something?

[apkarian100]

Work and obligation did me in today.

and where were you today? did you have a race or something?

[98Wagoon]

yr gettin old. :lol:

[apkarian100]

I've got no time to do things during the school year.yr gettin old. :lol:

[apkarian100]

Oh hai there!

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0482.jpg

[My Name]

those are going to look great on there and just in time for winter.

[apkarian100]

Hopefully I'll find time to get them on tomorrow or Wednesday.those are going to look great on there and just in time for winter.

[My Name]

Be ready to clean out dirt behind the front fender liner.

[apkarian100]

Oh yum. :unamused:Be ready to clean out dirt behind the front fender liner.

[apkarian100]

RA flaps are on! I had some fun with my camera too, took advantage of the foliage.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0483.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0491.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0496.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0499.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0498.jpg

[apkarian100]

So browsing NASIOC, I found my inspiration for my wagon. It looks something like this:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4349235435_4187f13766_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4349229501_017644c8a1_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4349230177_f75dd45959_b.jpg

It will happen, but it will take some time for me to get it to that point. I already have the exhaust and Rally Armors. :hide:

[GClark]

Grabbers are on back order to December, better order soon!

[98Wagoon]

mmmmm lifty.. get that basket rack like I sent you, dammit!

when the toaster is allowed to get real mods it just might get a 1" lift/etc... :hide:

[apkarian100]

I probably won't be getting the tires for a year. I'm gonna wear my other tires out first.Grabbers are on back order to December, better order soon!

[apkarian100]

You never sent me it. You said you'd ask Kris for the link and that was it. :unamused:mmmmm lifty.. get that basket rack like I sent you, dammit!

when the toaster is allowed to get real mods it just might get a 1" lift/etc... :hide:

[98Wagoon]

Rubbish! I pm'd you!

[AllWheelsDriven]

love the front light bar! do it!

[etaks99rs]

Studded Snows!

[Berge56]

Sweet! Do it up mang.

[apkarian100]

LIES!Rubbish! I pm'd you!

[Antihero]

hmmmm I like that light bar too.....who sells it?

[apkarian100]

Not sure. I was thinking Rally Innovations, but not quite certain yet.hmmmm I like that light bar too.....who sells it?

[98Wagoon]

LIES!


I sent it to your alter ego yeh racist! :lol:


resent to BOTH screen names, and added 2 more racks.

I saw the basket style yakima rack on a hawkeye wagon on the way to work. I accepted its offering.

[apkarian100]

Replaced my 2 header to block gaskets and the 2 crosspipe gaskets today. Hopefully that solves my exhaust boost leak issues. I'm also picking up an OBX turbo inlet in the next day or so, to be installed at the end of next week. Then once that's all said and done, I'll go get tuned. :bacon:

[-III]

In for numbers!
If you're going BrenTuned you'll love it:devil:

[apkarian100]

I'm also in the market for a FMIC kit, possibly thinking a GMS kit.

[apkarian100]

Turbo inlet! :bacon:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0576.jpg

[My Name]

that sure is a turbo inlet.

[-III]

Did you install it?

[98Wagoon]

if you get a chance while the inlet is sitting there, can you write down the size/style of the fittings on it? I dont seem to have any of them on mine so I'll have to hit a plumbing shop...

[apkarian100]

Not yet. Install hopefully Saturday.Did you install it?

[apkarian100]

I'll do that for you right now. if you get a chance while the inlet is sitting there, can you write down the size/style of the fittings on it? I dont seem to have any of them on mine so I'll have to hit a plumbing shop...

[98Wagoon]

:wub:

[apkarian100]

One 1/4in. 90 degree
One 1/4in. straight piece
One 3/8in. 90 degree
One 1/2in. 90 degree
One 1in. piece:wub:

[98Wagoon]

are those the hose diameters or the size of the fitting?

[apkarian100]

Fitting sizes. It's the diameters I just measured on those fittings.are those the hose diameters or the size of the fitting?

[98Wagoon]

ok. just making sure. you know Im a noob. haha

[apkarian100]

So I've changed my mind on lifting the wagon, but instead just want bigger wheels and stock ride height, like so:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SuperturismoWheelsonaWagon.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SuperturismoWheelsonaWagon2.jpg

[98Wagoon]

whyyyyy?! liftftw!

[apkarian100]

I don't want to sacrifice handling.whyyyyy?! liftftw!

[98Wagoon]

:unamused:


handling is overrated. :hide:

[apkarian100]

No sah. That Lake Winni cruise kinda set my mind straight on things. Even though I love how a lowered car looks, it's dangerous where I live, but I still want a little rally look. 18in. OZ Superturismos look mighty fine. :):unamused:


handling is overrated. :hide:

[DHGurs]

:unamused:


handling is overrated. :hide:

:unamused:







Transmissions are over rated...

[bmx045]

:unamused:







Transmissions are over rated...


:unamused:




being over rated is over rated

[apkarian100]

Unamused faces are overrated. :squee:

[-III]

Lower on stiff springs and aftermarket struts!:spin:

[apkarian100]

I like that idea. :)OEM springs and aftermarket struts!:spin:

[-III]

It's the route I'm going. I have Tokico D-Specs waiting for me to pick out a spring setup to compliment them.

[GClark]

My handling is fine. Just put a big sway bar on :dunno:

[apkarian100]

Ohhh winter is coming! Put on my winter wheels on Turkey Day; good thing I didn't wait till today.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0611.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0612.jpg

[hiprsha666]

Holy ice dude. We just have rain here.

[98Wagoon]

did you slide down the driveway after that?

[Seraphinwolf]

That is NOT a fun driveway to mess with!!! Especially with a stall prone 96' L coupe. :P

[98Wagoon]

dont blame the car for your inability to drive a manual.

[apkarian100]

:lol: dont blame the car for your inability to drive a manual.

[apkarian100]

I'm thinking of these wheels in 17x8:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/drad31.br.ang.jpg

[98Wagoon]

I'll allow it! I heart bronze

[apkarian100]

Oh thank god I have your approval. I was about to get worried. :spin:I'll allow it! I heart bronze

[98Wagoon]

Im always here to help

[apkarian100]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0686.jpg

Made this today. It's a combination OBX DIY intake kit for the WRX, coupled with a reusable air filter.

[98Wagoon]

looks good

[-III]

Is this tuned yet out of curiosity?

[apkarian100]

Tune comes right after the FMIC install. I've been trying to solve this boost leak issue because Bren won't tune it till then. I could have had it tuned over a month had if my exhaust gaskets weren't all nasty.Is this tuned yet out of curiosity?

[-III]

Nice. What FMIC you going with?
Checked all vacuum lines and done a leak down test?

[My Name]

I would change out the filter for a more name brand one. I have seen so many of those fall apart.

I hope you didn't use the dremel at all for the intake install. Still needing the after maf to get that full intake.

[apkarian100]

I replaced the header/uppipe gaskets to solve those issues and will now be replacing the IACV gasket to solve my idle issues.

I'm going with a GMS style FMIC. Nice. What FMIC you going with?
Checked all vacuum lines and done a leak down test?

[apkarian100]

A sneak peak of what's to come:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0729.jpg

[hiprsha666]

Very sexy!

[-III]

Black piping too?

[apkarian100]

No, just a black core for now. I wanted a stealth look. It's powder coated too, to prevent chipping in the winter from the sand.Black piping too?

[My Name]

when are we putting this on?

[apkarian100]

When the piping gets here. The supplier overseas is being a little slow.when are we putting this on?

[My Name]

When the piping gets here. The supplier overseas is being a little slow.

that sucks.

[apkarian100]

Yes, the sooner the FMIC gets installed, the sooner I get a tune. So I wait..that sucks.

[-III]

Where's the topmount going?

[My Name]

Where's the topmount going?
on to my car

[-III]

Where's your STi topmount going?:lol:

[apkarian100]

The APS? My Name might know. :DWhere's the topmount going?

[My Name]

Where's your STi topmount going?:lol:

i may sell it but not till spring because the car is sitting in storage right now.

[-III]

:unamused:

[My Name]

So wheres that piping at?

[apkarian100]

I don't know. I'm getting a little annoyed at this point. :unamused:So wheres that piping at?

[apkarian100]

Tune with Bren scheduled for Sunday. :bacon:

Tomorrow I'll be oil changing, added new spark plugs, and compression testing.

Then when the FMIC piping comes in, I'll be back again. :)

[apkarian100]

So some good news. I did a compression test today, found the values ranged from 150-155. I also upgraded to one step colder spark plugs and I found, sitting in my tank, a Walbro 255 pump. I'm ready for a Bren tune Sunday.

[boxerturbo]

Love the look of the all black! Looks like a super fun car.

[apkarian100]

This was definitely a nice choice over the rusting RS I use to have. The versatility of a wagon makes it great also. Love the look of the all black! Looks like a super fun car.

[Nemesis]

I like that idea. :)

this is what i did! kyb gr-2 with stock springs

[98Wagoon]

for this car Id say go with kyb agx's for the adjustability and some sort of spring to keep it comfy.

though I will say that gr-2's for an "oem replacement" is a decent strut. I have them in the front of my wagoon and you can tell they're not stock.

[-III]

for this car Id say go with kyb agx's for the adjustability and some sort of spring to keep it comfy.

though I will say that gr-2's for an "oem replacement" is a decent strut. I have them in the front of my wagoon and you can tell they're not stock.

D-Specs FTW! And some spring of your choice as you can adjust the D-Specs for ANY spring out there:spin:


I just need to man up and pic a spring so my D-Specs won't continue to sit in their boxes in my room:unamused:

[98Wagoon]

Id say its harder to choose a spring than a strut. theres so many that people all swear by.

[-III]

I completely agree. Especially when a lot of springs/companies don't bother to post up spring rates. Those are the ones you know you don't want IMO

[subaru_crazy]

cant wait to see the numbers.

[apkarian100]

Big props to Bren Tuning today, totally different car now that it's tuned. I didn't get a road dyno tune, but Bren estimated 275-280 WHP for now. The car is only set right now for 15 psi because my clutch started slipping at anything above 15 psi. Couple the new clutch disc with the FMIC and intake about to go on, Bren sees me going over 300 WHP.

[-III]

Sweetness!

[My Name]

cool glad to hear.

[98Wagoon]

:up:

[boxerturbo]

That's awesome! How is it to drive everyday? I know you just got it tuned but that is about where I want my car once I get my engine.

[apkarian100]

Oh, it's pretty fun. It feels very tame when just driving around normally. When you want some fun, bring the RPMs up to 3k and then feel a nice gradual jolt as the turbo brings the car to life. It's great.That's awesome! How is it to drive everyday? I know you just got it tuned but that is about where I want my car once I get my engine.

[apkarian100]

So today, I'm painting my muffler flat black, leaving the tip chrome. In the meantime, I got exhaust clips with the muffler off. :dhgurs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hyPBBfSloo

[98Wagoon]

leave it that way.

[apkarian100]

lol, willing to pitch in some cash for the ticket I will be receiving soon?leave it that way.

[98Wagoon]

we could work out an arrangement...

[apkarian100]

Here's a nice pic of the finished product from the exhaust painting:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0875.jpg

[02wrxman]

look good :up:

[apkarian100]

Thanks man.look good :up:

[98Wagoon]

thinking about doing this when I pull the engine in the forester in a few weeks.


wish my tip was still shiny like it used to be.. stupid melty bumper :unamused:




looks good, bud! :up:

[02wrxman]

no problem what kind of mods are you doing in the future to the wagon ?

[apkarian100]

I have a front mount and intake about to go on. After that, I'll be focusing on suspension.

no problem what kind of mods are you doing in the future to the wagon ?

[apkarian100]

Did a little more painting today. Wanted to get rid of those ugly front amber side markers.

Painted side markers:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0877.jpg

Before:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0282.jpg

After:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0878.jpg

[My Name]

vary sleek

[-III]

How's the light shine through?

[apkarian100]

It doesn't. :lol: I could care less though. You know in Europe, those side markers don't even have light bulbs in them. Only in the US do we get bulbs.How's the light shine through?

[ipassu]

yea i was gonna paint mine black a couple months ago and i had people telling me not to becuz it has a bulb inside. was gonna tint mine

[apkarian100]

Pfft. Who needs that bulb on the side. :lol:yea i was gonna paint mine black a couple months ago and i had people telling me not to becuz it has a bulb inside. was gonna tint mine

[ipassu]

yea i know its not like its a turn signal anyways

[02wrxman]

i think they look cool when they come on like the jdm one do

[apkarian100]

This came in last night, to be installed Monday:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0880.jpg

[My Name]

Are you going to be installing that yourself?

[apkarian100]

Yes I am.Are you going to be installing that yourself?

[02wrxman]

good luck with the install

[squeethebee]

Way better black!

ed

[apkarian100]

Yes indeed.Way better black!

ed

[squeethebee]

You know what they say about once you start painting parts black though...

ed

[squeethebee]

You might get pulled over for it. :unamused:

ed

[02wrxman]

i have not been pulled over for that ed and i dont even have them on the car at all have thos fack sti carbon on there that i dont want on there any more want side markers on the car

[-III]

i have not been pulled over for that ed and i dont even have them on the car at all have thos fack sti carbon on there that i dont want on there any more want side markers on the car

You looking to trade?

[apkarian100]

Doubt I will get pulled over for them. Like I said, many of the replicas and such bought on Ebay or any Japanese/Chinese sight don't even have an opening for the light bulb.You might get pulled over for it. :unamused:

ed

[squeethebee]

I said might.

ed

[apkarian100]

So I'm flopping back to this idea of using the Ebay dual projector headlights. Only difference is, I will be sourcing other projectors to install, install the cheap projectors originally found in the headlights. The headlights look like this:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/pro_wrx02bh.jpg

I will mod them to make them look more like this:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/HeadlightsandGrill.jpg

Stay tuned for progress....

[02wrxman]

So I'm flopping back to this idea of using the Ebay dual projector headlights. Only difference is, I will be sourcing other projectors to install, install the cheap projectors originally found in the headlights. The headlights look like this:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/pro_wrx02bh.jpg

I will mod them to make them look more like this:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/HeadlightsandGrill.jpg

Stay tuned for progress....



if you do put up a list of what you did for them cause i would like to now how it goes

[02wrxman]

You looking to trade?


there both fadeed and broken and not really want to trade them to any one cause there not worth it to any one

[apkarian100]

Sure, no problem.if you do put up a list of what you did for them cause i would like to now how it goes

[duey]

I've got those same ebay headlights that i bought used awhile ago, they definitely have potential when modded.

[apkarian100]

Oh sweet! This is good news!I've got those same ebay headlights that i bought used awhile ago, they definitely have potential when modded.

[02wrxman]

Sure, no problem.


thanks

[apkarian100]

Some I finally got the Ebay headlights today. A couple things I noticed that will need work. The halos suck, but I wasn't planning on using them anyways:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0961.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0960.jpg

Here's a pic of the low beam cutoff. Again, not too great, but I expected that:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0965.jpg

[Shiux]

I've thought about swapping these lights for better projectors. Interested to see what you do with them.

[apkarian100]

Look what I get to pick up tomorrow! :D

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1385.snc4/163793_1305242591190_1234260660_31139294_2095071_n .jpg

[Demetry]

Look what I get to pick up tomorrow! :D

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1385.snc4/163793_1305242591190_1234260660_31139294_2095071_n .jpg

:spin::devil:

[duey]

I know your HIDP forum too and probably already saw this but do up the projectors with these : http://www.hamsarstore.com/store

Might have to sell an organ to pay for them you'd be the first lol

[apkarian100]

Awesome!!!!..................Now to win the lottery. :lol:I know your HIDP forum too and probably already saw this but do up the projectors with these : http://www.hamsarstore.com/store

Might have to sell an organ to pay for them you'd be the first lol

[apkarian100]

Forgot to post this up, got this in the mail the other day:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1021.jpg

[apkarian100]

A couple pics of what I've been up to:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1029.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1031.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1032.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1034.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1039.jpg

More to come when I get the fog light covers on and new headlights painted, hehe.

[hiprsha666]

What brand is the FMIC? It looks good man!

[apkarian100]

Speedtech. It's their prototype FMIC kit.What brand is the FMIC? It looks good man!

[hiprsha666]

Nice!

[25rSTI]

lookin good

[RCKSTR]

Looks good :up: In for finished product pics!

[ipassu]

Woot finally the front mount! your kit didn't let you keep the foglights that sucks

[apkarian100]

Not too worried. I don't use the fogs anyways. Fog covers will suffice.Woot finally the front mount! your kit didn't let you keep the foglights that sucks

[shtbxr22]

Am I doing your clutch?

[apkarian100]

I'll be tackling it, with help from some Subaru guys in Maine.Am I doing your clutch?

[98Wagoon]

the first pic with you in it you look utterly disgusted.



:lol:

[apkarian100]

:lol: The pic suggests I was utterly disgusted with cutting my bumper. I think the pic just caught me at one point when I was pelted my hot plastic. :lol:the first pic with you in it you look utterly disgusted.



:lol:

[98Wagoon]

:rofl:

[98Wagoon]

where are pics of done.

[apkarian100]

Fog light covers aren't here and headlights have been painted with a nice factory matched paint, so no final pics yet. :Pwhere are pics of done.

[98Wagoon]

factory matched paint... FEH!



:hide:


then text me a teaser, dammit! :lol:

[apkarian100]

I did today! You need another?factory matched paint... FEH!



:hide:


then text me a teaser, dammit! :lol:

[98Wagoon]

I think we figured that one out.. :lol: I check my phone.. I swear!

[apkarian100]

So hopefully I can make this paint concoction this Friday and have those headlights painted next weekend, along with my super special custom LED turn signals I have made. (Crosses fingers)I think we figured that one out.. :lol: I check my phone.. I swear!

[98Wagoon]

dooooitttt! if anything I can call my uncle and just tell him your going to be there in case I cant make it or you want to do it on a different day.

[apkarian100]

How long will it take for him to mix it up? Can I still get my super special "I know the Wagoon, I'm cool" deal?dooooitttt! if anything I can call my uncle and just tell him your going to be there in case I cant make it or you want to do it on a different day.

[Berge56]

So how did the kit fit? Did you have any issues since it was a prototype?

[98Wagoon]

he'll probably remember you at this point. you've been in there with me twice now. and its like a half hour to mix and load it into the cans typically.

[apkarian100]

Well, the kit fits nice on most 02-07 WRXs. Demetry has the same type kit. It didn't fit as well as I wanted in the bumper area. Comparing Demetry's 06 bumper to an 02 wagon bumper, his bumper sticks out way more than my bumper, allowing the pipes to the core to fit quite comfortably. Me on the other hand, I had to cut a lot of the bumper, to the point where there is about an inch or so bumper left where the core sits. I got it all set now, but when I was first bumper trimming, I couldn't believe how much I had to cut to get that damn core to fit.


I want to say the bugeye WRX sedan bumper sticks out a little more than the wagon bumper. I remember too that a JDM grill on a bugeye wagon hangs over the bumper more than a JDM grill on a sedan. Now I know why.

Bugeye wagon with JDM grill:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1301/4673399150_b011e584f1_b.jpg

Bugeye sedan with JDM grill:

http://superobothouse.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Impreza/wrxrain/826497409_2okyF-L.jpg

Regardless, I recommend the Speedtech FMIC, when it goes on sale. I especially like the beefy beam holding the core.
So how did the kit fit? Did you have any issues since it was a prototype?

[Berge56]

Ah I see. Good to know. I look forward to your new tune numbers. :)

[apkarian100]

Finally finished up my headlight project, so now I was able to take pics of the car with the front mount and the new headlights. I wish the fog light covers came in, but oh well.

Onto pics!

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1103.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1104.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1101.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1099.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1098.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1105.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_1106.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IhPjOHErEg

[hiprsha666]

That looks awesome!!!!!!

[shtbxr22]

Time for a new set of belts chris?

[apkarian100]

I'll do that when I do the timing belt, when I do the clutch. Not sure why it sounds that bad in the video. It really isn't that bad in person.Time for a new set of belts chris?

[apkarian100]

I can't wait for summer. Picked up these wheels today, 17x7.5 Rota Sub Zeros with 225/45/17 BFG KDW2's:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/mdungelman/IMAG0015.jpg

[-III]

I saw the thread minutes too late too buy these

[Berge56]

Congrats mang!

[Seraphinwolf]

KDW2's are badass!

[02wrxman]

very nice i was looking in to getting a set of thos pics of them when you get them on your rex :up:

[apkarian100]

Will do, but it won't be till the spring.very nice i was looking in to getting a set of thos pics of them when you get them on your rex :up:

[hiprsha666]

Nice rims man. Those will look good on your car for sure!

[02wrxman]

Will do, but it won't be till the spring.

thats fine with me i have my eye on this thred so i will keep my eye out on it

[DHGurs]

Good, albeit noisy, tires while they last, I had 'em on my Neon. That will look great Chris, those were an awesome deal :up: