Columbus Ohio Subbie Junky (with a crazy project)

[thorne]

I'm a subaru junky here in columbus ohio. I am also a hobbie tuner. I really like to drive around in the dirt and over all beat the crap out of my car.


Info about my car
2003 Subby WRX. (Project Stock)
VF39/HUGE
TMIC
3inch down&up
IPS Motorsport catback
Modded stock injectors 823cc
walbro 255
JDM STi RA v6 Tranny
LC-1
Stage 3 Clutch
Clutch masters Pro-racing Flywheel
HPS HAWKS
18inch gun metal rims
20% tint
Thorne Special Sauce
TurboXS Hyrbid BOV
Kartboy shifter combo
CAI Intake
Halman MBC

Suspension upgrade ;)
STi Springs / Tokico d-spec / Outrigger bushings / TiC Clunk Killer RACE / whiteline steering bushings.

Last dyno 300/282 @19psi 93octane
Currently drinking E85 @ 22psi
Dyno
http://bamb.ohiogaming.net/thorne/thornewrx300.JPG


After some fun
http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/Dirtywrx-thorne.jpg
Having fun =)
http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/Thorneslide.jpg


where the madness begins
http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/lostmymind.JPG
I've started a project that I think I've done lost my mind for doing but I'm going to try it out. I'm doing my WRX in truck bed liner. Duplicolor Truck Bedliner to be exact.


But I figured guys on here would respect the madness I'm attmepting. . I've scractched the heck out of my car doing mud runs and other dirt play. I got tired of worring about the paint because I bought the car to enjoy.

http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/wtf.JPG
http://bamb.ohiogaming.net/thorne/sideviewwrx.JPG
Before I started the project



I realize this is not for everyone.

[williaty]

WARNING: Do not allow small children to come near this poster. Do not look poster directly in the eyes. May cause cancer.



About time you signed up here.

[scorched]

cool, welcome

[thorne]

wing or no wing?

[williaty]

Wing. At the speeds you go, it's relevant to your interests.

[thorne]

should I create a projects thread since This project is happening right now.

[thorne]

2 coats. Allot has been learned about spraying. We know how to fix mistakes. We also learned how to not make certin mistakes.

We plan on 4-5 coats in the end and from our testing 3 coats is where the Ts stripping begins to become unnoticable.
http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/fenderdrying.JPG
Still drying


http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/fender2.JPG
Shot of the fender 2 coats

http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/fender.JPG
Fender shot #2.

We should have some more updated pics from TY later today. There are flaws and I will not hide them . I will explain
how we've found to fix and prevent them. I'm making a video as we go along with tips and our mistakes and how we fixed them.


It needs more coats but this can give you guys a sneak peak.

[saturn]

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg97/turdanus/no-darth_vader.jpg


jk it's funny

[thorne]

hehehe =)

[thorne]

Sneak Peak.

Sorry it was late so I did not get to take many pics. This is a crappy pic.
Ty will be over for more photos

http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/peakattrunk.JPG

We fixed the corners and ****.

[thorne]

So were still working. But I stopped for dinner. The hood has 1 coat on it.
The entire car is prepped now. I think norm is happy to be done. I picked up
another sponsor today. Andrew Tech is helping me out big time by getting me
some special order parts by friday. Thanks SAM!

This project has been allot of work. People must like it other wise why would
they keep hooking me up. I mean if someone wants to by me a 2.5 SB I mean we could
talk. I kid I kid.

Heres a couple teaser pictures I'm still using the cam phone don't worry
highres pics to come.



Spoiler 2 coats
http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/spoiler1.JPG

scoop 1 coat
http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/scooop.JPG


Tis all for now. Maybe more later maybe...............

[thorne]

Ok, So I'm done for tonight. I've got to get a mask. I tried just covering my face like a idiot. I feel like crap now.
Things are coming along nicely I figured I would post up a couple more photos of some of my progress. Again I'mm still working on the video also.
So here we go. The hood's first 2 shots and the Pass side's 3. Sorry for the crappy shots Ty will have updated shots for everyone i promise


still some what wet but here ya go
http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/hood2.JPG


little wet still. But it gives ag ood idea what I'm doing
http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/passside.JPG

[UP2MTNS]

wow, and I thought I was brave for wanting to do my rocker panels in black 'rubberized' paint. lolz.

should be an interesting look. at least no glare!

[williaty]

New pics up in the Flickr Set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35468151137@N01/sets/72157618744646614/).

I would like to point out that there's a Thorne in that trunk. Yes, Thorne has dressed up for Halloween as the ass end of his car. Five months early.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/3572407506_4b570a0ff1_o.jpg

[GCimprezaFTW]

haha, not gonna lie, I can't believe you're doing this.
keep the pics coming =]

[scorched]

Whats ya Flick addy?

Or just add me to your contacts.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacd_photos/

[kylelikewhoa]

I've seen a couple people attempt this with terrible results. Yours is coming out much better than theres so far. Good luck with finishing it up, I cant wait to see the results.

[williaty]

Doh. It's on my Flickr account, not his and I forgot to put the link in.

Bedliner WRX Flickr Set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35468151137@N01/sets/72157618744646614/)

[thorne]

The rear end of the car will be togethere tonight!

[thorne]

PROJECT UPDATE



Ok guys. Its been 1 week of work. Lots of hardwork but I'm happy with how it looks. We had to light up the garage
with the head lights. Here is a peak.

http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/uhhhohhh.JPG

More pics soon.

[kylelikewhoa]

Looks like it came out great! I cant wait to see more pictures.

[culturedetox]

I can't wait to see more pics!

[thorne]

setbacks :(

The bumper beam subaru sent is the wrong one.
I also think I need another tranny piece. I'm calling
monday. Sam's been great and I'm sure will have it
to me quickly.


http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/sidefront2.JPG
I've got to respray a fender. Lesson DO NOT SPRAY ABOVE .
For the roof fine but we had allot of repairs on this bumper
and it causes texture issues when applied from above.
It's coming back off the car and going to be resprayed.

We do have most of the car together.
I went ahead with Draco's help and did the Bug eye mod.
http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/Headlight.JPG
I did it a little diffrent. Instead of full on black on the edges
I did like a speckle of the duplicolor stuff.


Sorry or the low qaulity shots Ty will be over to take more shots.
A few things to note. We've learned from the trunk lid you have to
Spray the car down after painting to get the excess residue off.
Trying to blend the pattern much before then is pointless.
Pattern wise you can get pretty uniform. But there are a few still spots.
I'm going to see if I can blend it better once I get the car power
sprayed.


http://www.40roll.com/wrx1/sidefront.JPG


BUT
Even with the texture changes the reaction from everyone local has been
that it looks evil. I really like how it sparkles in the sun.


This project is a diffcult one. But if your like me and want to
Rally your car or your paint is shot and your worried about rusting
your baby out and don't have a huge budget to fix it. This looks awesome.

I think it could look good also using the roll onn product. I have not tested
But I'm thinking about testing it out. It may be easier to lay down.

This has been a long project and I promise how to video and final outdoor shots
of the car as soon as I get it on the road.