Renegade's '93 Impreza Rally Car V 1.0 *Exhaust Debacle* [Archive]

renegade

03-16-2010, 02:59 PM

Alright well I have the Specs of the car what parts I have as spares.

DMS 50
Whiteline rear diff bushings
Group N transmission mount
Group N engine mounts
Kartboy shifter bushings
Primitive Racing extra heavy duty skid plate
Primitive Racing rear diff guard
Turbo engine cross member for future turbo upgrade
16 Subaru legacy alloy rims in various condition 15”
4 studded snow tires
EBC yellow stuff pads / turbo legacy calipers only Rally Colorado on them
Sparco Pro 2000 seat “black” with Sparco brackets
Sparco Evo L seat “black” with Sparco brackets
Sparco 6 point harnesses expire in 2012
Sparco 3 spoke steering wheel with Momo hub adapter
Steilo trophy intercom
Roll Cage: Custom Cages FIA cage installed by Salta Motorsports Colorado in 2008
Shell: Rally America 2008 Log Book 3 rally’s logged
Shell is 90 seem welded did not finish the fender wells
SFI roll cage padding
Optima Redtop
Welded roof vent
Two Current 2.5 LB ABC extinguishers
First Aid Kit / Warning Triangles / Tow strap / Spill kit

Spares:
Version 1 Link plus ECU with plug and play harness for 2000 2.5 RS
2 Spare sets of 2.5L SOHC heads
Spare 2.5L intake manifold
Spare fully metallic 6 puck unsprung clutch
Spare transmission parts only mission one shift fork

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/Rally%20Car/IMAG0189.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/Rally%20Car/th_VIDEO0005.jpg (http://s628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/Rally%20Car/?action=view&current=VIDEO0005.flv)

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/Rally%20Car/IMAG0190.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/Rally%20Car/IMAG0191.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/Rally%20Car/12320_10150151500625392_595810391_1.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/Rally%20Car/12320_10150151500620392_595810391_1.jpg

Bubba02sti

03-16-2010, 03:03 PM

oh no... rob now has a rally car... im leaving town... lol... congrats man its about god damn time

Rex_Saugerty

03-17-2010, 11:17 AM

gooodie :) i hope you will get to drive that car as soon as possible :)

Bubba02sti

03-17-2010, 01:24 PM

well lets start with the pics I took...
front and rear bumper damage

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/Photo-0376.jpg
exaust damage
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/Photo-0378.jpg
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/Photo-0379.jpg
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/Photo-0380.jpg

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/DSCF1579.jpg
Tree damage
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/DSCF1580.jpg
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/DSCF1581.jpg

rob if you want me to take any pics of anything else let me know

Now onto what I noticed doing a quick check

HE BEAT THE PISS OUT OF THIS... ok

front right cv boot is toren
front sway bar is bent
hood pins rest to high in hood
minor subframe damage
needs header and exaust
has miss fire may need plugs and wires(may need timing belt)
body needs sand and paint (not important)
bumpers need a tighter ziptie... ziptie rally would be very unhappy with you lol

I feel like I maybe forgeting some things so if I remember I will post them for you

If you want me to keep your cars turning let me know I can run over there once or twice a week to keep everything flowing till you get back

PS your wife wants her parking space back

Rex_Saugerty

03-17-2010, 01:37 PM

PS your wife wants her parking space back

:lol2:

A1337STI

03-17-2010, 02:34 PM

Bubba02sti

03-17-2010, 03:01 PM

I think seats have a manufactored Date , not an experation sticker .... ? and I don't know that either organization require you to replace your seats every X amount of years, your belts on the other hand have an experation "sticker' if you will. :)

and ya that rally car looks gently loved.... :)

Thats good to know... the sticker is a little beat up and hard to read

Rob your gonna love this beast when you get home... oh yeah one other thing I would suggest is a quick release steering wheel its a pain in the ass fitting your leg through the wheel and the door bar:shocked:...

KevinWelker

03-17-2010, 04:39 PM

Nice, I suggest not spending any more money than is required to sort out the misfire before getting it out on stage. None of that other stuff is important at all, even the axle boot, just buy a couple of spare axles and keep them handy.

Congratulations.

Bubba02sti

03-17-2010, 06:18 PM

that massive gaping hole in the exaust can be causeing the a "miss fire like" problem... one the pics don't show and I wish I wouldve taken the pic of it but forgot to was the part of the I wanna say mid pipe/front pipe regardless of pipe it is only half way connected at the flange... personally I would do the exaust first to see if putting some back pressure or even the release of pressure would correct it... the pic of the exaust doesn't really show the damage to it as I had hoped... the pipe is smashed cut creased funneld just plain out ****ed up... I didn't have it lifted up so I really couldn't get back in there to look at it... one other thing the car was almost empty on gas and has been sitting for a few months now without being turned till yesturday... so it may not be a plug/wire/coil issue... it could be something as simple as old vaporing gas running through lines (if that makes sense) but your right solving the "missfire" issue is very important to get fixed before it is put on stage or even played with more than a mile from the house... cv shafts are cheap and a good thing to have laying around... just like lateral links and struts

kturner

03-17-2010, 07:05 PM

renegade

03-17-2010, 08:09 PM

Thanks for all the comments and the help from my buddy Bubba. I'm currently not in the States so Bubba or my wife would have to answer any questions that people have. I can't wait to get into the car and start fixing things and putting my own personal touches on it.

Bubba02sti

03-18-2010, 12:09 AM

cool.

You had said its a custom cages uk kit? did someone add door bar gussets and a sill bar to the kit? did it come with the homologation papers? modifying a FIA kit is kind of a no no.

also, no one in the US is currently enforcing seat expiration.

as far as helping rob out I haven't seen any paper work on it yet... im sure its documented... and yeah I checked it to that about seat expiration... but the sticker on the side of seat is in fact the inspection/compleation date that the seat was inspected for prior to distribution and installation... not an expiration sticker...

Thanks for all the comments and the help from my buddy Bubba. I'm currently not in the States so Bubba or my wife would have to answer any questions that people have. I can't wait to get into the car and start fixing things and putting my own personal touches on it.

Your wife called

AGAIN

She wants her spot back... and an exaust for the fozz

Duffurban36

03-18-2010, 02:20 AM

Mmm...me want codriver seat :p

Badass tho rob, cant wait to see this beast in person

kturner

03-18-2010, 05:01 AM

as far as helping rob out I haven't seen any paper work on it yet... im sure its documented... and yeah I checked it to that about seat expiration... but the sticker on the side of seat is in fact the inspection/compleation date that the seat was inspected for prior to distribution and installation... not an expiration sticker...

the reason I ask is, although the cage is safe, if it is a custom cages uk kit like mine, the certification spec is 2.03mm (.08") (CDS) for the main hoop thickness and less for other parts of the cage. its close but not quite the .095" required.

I don't think there is an issue with this car since it has a logbook and everything just bringing it up for others. Maybe I'm wrong? I have heard or have been told directly by good rally shops that they are using CCuk kits as a base and then modifying as needed.

renegade

03-18-2010, 05:59 AM

Here is a picture of the sticker on the cage. It is a CCuk kit I'm not sure what they did to the cage when installing it to make it work with RA rules. The next time I talk to the original owner I will ask about the cage.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/amorton-25rs/Rally%20Car%20sale/RallyCar019.jpg

Also here is some video clips of Bubba taking the Rally Car up and down my small street. I bet my neighbors are going to hate me. Especially leaving at 4 or 5 am driving down the street.

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/Rally%20Car/th_011.jpg (http://s628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/Rally%20Car/?action=view&current=011.flv)

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/Rally%20Car/th_012.jpg (http://s628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/Rally%20Car/?action=view&current=012.flv)

Bubba02sti

03-18-2010, 11:40 AM

you shoulda seen the smile on my face

most of the noise you hear is from foot long hole in the exaust and the pipe being half ass held to the header... get a new exaust on it and it probably wont be as loud... im not gonna lie I was trying to set of some car alarms though... and your neighbors were looking at me like i was crazy

kturner

03-18-2010, 02:42 PM

Here is a picture of the sticker on the cage. It is a CCuk kit I'm not sure what they did to the cage when installing it to make it work with RA rules.

They should have done nothing to the cage to make it work with RA since they recognize homologated cages straight up. That cage is the same model as mine and was probably put in around the same time. I feel like a Debbie Downer but from the pictures the builder definitely took some liberties when installing the kit (harness bar location). If a scrutineer from RA has signed off on it then it should be cool but NASA or CARS might not like it. but I am not a scrutineer so I can not really say.

otherwise it's sweet if not a little on the loud side, it also has a cool ring tone.

renegade

03-19-2010, 08:39 AM

They should have done nothing to the cage to make it work with RA since they recognize homologated cages straight up. That cage is the same model as mine and was probably put in around the same time. I feel like a Debbie Downer but from the pictures the builder definitely took some liberties when installing the kit (harness bar location). If a scrutineer from RA has signed off on it then it should be cool but NASA or CARS might not like it. but I am not a scrutineer so I can not really say.

otherwise it's sweet if not a little on the loud side, it also has a cool ring tone.

Well it has been Rallied at Rally Colorado in 2008 and 2009 so it works with them. I don't know if I will ever run a NASA or CARS Rally unless there are some out in the Mountain, Center, and West coast area. So I guess I will find out when that time comes if NASA or CARS accepts it. Thanks for the concern though.

Bubba02sti

03-25-2010, 08:30 PM

get me a list of the parts you need and Ill get you the price...

renegade

03-31-2010, 01:52 PM

Right now sorting out all the things that I need to fix.

-New P/S front fender
-New exhaust
-New gaskets all over the engine
-New heads with Delta 2000 grind cams
-New P/S front Axle
-All Fluids replaced as well

All that should get me prepare for the rest of this season when I get home. I'm hoping to run my first Stage Rally at Prescott, AZ Oct 1-2. When I get home in about a month or 2 I will run Rally Cross and Auto X to give me a feel for the car and get back in the groove of things. I hope to have the cash to make it to Prescott though.

Bubba02sti

03-31-2010, 02:20 PM

is this all... Ill get on it later today and I will get you the price by tomorrow

409industries

03-31-2010, 06:48 PM

Congrats on picking up the car!

EDIT: first thing to fix. That car needs a DI windshield banner ;)

Bubba02sti

03-31-2010, 08:54 PM

first thing to fix. That car needs a DI windshield banner ;)

Don't worry... if rob doesn't get one I'll be putting one on behind his back :tongue:

renegade

03-31-2010, 10:18 PM

Congrats on picking up the car!

EDIT: first thing to fix. That car needs a DI windshield banner ;)

I know I know I'm slacking. I don't even have one on the RS :punch:.

:eek:

Bubba02sti

03-31-2010, 11:01 PM

I have a small sticker left over that you can have...

409industries

04-01-2010, 01:13 AM

I know I know I'm slacking. I don't even have one on the RS :punch:.

:eek:

f-k you need 2 then!

Bubba02sti

04-01-2010, 01:16 AM

youve been told

renegade

04-01-2010, 01:29 PM

f-k you need 2 then!

Alright Aarron I order 2 Dirty Impreza banners and a 5 pack of the smaller vinyls. Oh yeah I need to find one of those black vinyl banners that you put under your banner.

I also need to order a new Rally America banner for the front.

Bubba02sti

04-08-2010, 10:45 AM

well the exhaust is getting put on as we speak this beast is going to purr for you rob ... I got the cv shaft and sparkplugs today as well... Ill get some pics up soon...

Bubba02sti

04-08-2010, 03:00 PM

now with 100% new exhaust
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/DSCF1619.jpg

renegade

04-08-2010, 03:02 PM

Alright here are some images of the new exhaust no sound clips. You can thank Bubba for that one.

BTW Bubba is an ass

I think we need some new exhaust hangers.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/61f9a6dc.jpg

Bubba02sti

04-08-2010, 03:39 PM

how am i an ass...

btw I need to remember to switch those lights around

oh yeah how do you like the plate

KevinWelker

04-08-2010, 03:47 PM

Looks good. Those hangers will do fine, just drill some holes in the mounting tubes so you can pin them so they can't slide out of the rubber. i bet it sounds just about right. Try it with your helmet and intercom on and loose gravel spraying everywhere. :)

renegade

04-08-2010, 10:09 PM

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/th_VIDEO0003-1.jpg (http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/?action=view&current=VIDEO0003-1.flv)

Turtle

04-08-2010, 10:25 PM

Lookin good!

What is the exhaust setup from the manifold back?

Is that just a stock cat in the position of a muffler?

Bubba02sti

04-08-2010, 11:54 PM

renegade

04-09-2010, 04:03 AM

rob your welcome... lol...

the exhaust set up is header back...
it goes flange... flex pipe 2.5in pipe glass pack (resonator) 2.5 in pipe... cat (yes in place of muffler)... 90 degree 2.5in pipe right off of cat (supposed to help with DB dispersing on the ground) and its all custom and nicely tucked thanks to the guys at Buds Muffdiver...they loved the car BTW so they threw on a chrome tip for free... lol

Thanks man I appreciate all the help I mean you are my mechanic/co-driver.

Also if you noticed in the clip the big white cloud of smoke means it's burning oil so we may need to get another block set up soon. I would say start looking for at least a short block or even a long block out of any 2.5 RS N/A motor to Frankenstein that ****.

Bubba02sti

04-09-2010, 08:02 AM

It's not a problem... I did sign up for this ya know... I noticed the smoke last night when I took it out for the clip... At least its not black yet... Also your wife and I got some of the stickers off... I'm really digging the Caution Cone Orange... we should paint the rims black and I think it would really set it off... lol... I'll get to looking for a new motor... I'm sure I can get another one for a pretty good deal... And if we can get one soon enough we maybe able to have two motors for it... which could be a good idea in any case... ill see about getting a good deal on another set of cams

enginerd

04-27-2010, 10:44 AM

OK so i found your member journal...I don't really come in to this sub-forum that often...so I have subscribed to this thread so I can receive updates and not ask dumb questions in the chat box.

:bow: Renegade Rally FTMFW!

renegade

05-02-2010, 09:37 PM

A few updates and some new pictures of progress. The axle has been replaced the old shredded one is out and new one is in. The start of prepping for paint has begun.

I wonder what color we will go with...

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/067.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/093.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/098.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/107.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/142.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/126.jpg

Thanks Bubba :rally-driver:

Also figured out the inner tie rod needs replaced so more work to be done still on getting it prepped for the possibility of Prescott Rally this season.

One more thing a new short block has been found '06 2.5i with only 1300 miles on it. It will be mated to some delta cammed '00 RS heads.

Bubba02sti

05-02-2010, 11:36 PM

no problem rob... your car is in a safe out of the ghetto while the rally car takes up the space in the garage and I plan on going over there in the next couple days to finnish it... that 8000rpm grinder is the ****... takes the paint down to the bare metal in seconds :rofl:

enginerd

05-03-2010, 07:09 AM

Yeah finally got to see the rally car. Very Nice!:thumbsup:

Sorry I couldn't help out yesterday. The wife wanted my help with the little speed demon :twisted:

What happened to the front quarter panel? Am I just seeing things?

Bubba02sti

05-03-2010, 12:15 PM

yeah the fender... well it was bondoed and epoxied to hell and thats what happen...

Bubba02sti

05-05-2010, 05:47 PM

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/Photo-0422.jpg

RS MN

05-05-2010, 06:01 PM

lookin good!
cant wait to see how she turns out!

Twisted Dragon

05-05-2010, 06:06 PM

the window wrap makes me think of christmas lol

Bubba02sti

05-05-2010, 08:06 PM

heres the rest of them from today

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0142.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0150.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0162.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0163.jpg

She got the headlight
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0161.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0165.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0166.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0170.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0160.jpg

It still needs another couple coats of primer so here ya go for now

Rex_Saugerty

05-06-2010, 12:56 AM

hey bubba, havent you heard of safety googles?

Bubba02sti

05-06-2010, 01:17 AM

lol... saftey goggles... what are those... do clowns where them... lol

enginerd

05-06-2010, 11:19 AM

Yes nice use of Santa Claus gift wrapping paper :thumbsup:

Bubba02sti

05-06-2010, 01:27 PM

when i doubt... santa it out :rofl:

renegade

05-06-2010, 08:11 PM

when i doubt... santa it out :rofl:

:unamused:

You out of the pool.

BTW stop blaming my wife for sh!t you did

Bubba02sti

05-07-2010, 12:32 PM

:unamused:

You out of the pool.

BTW stop blaming my wife for sh!t you did

lol... ill get the primer off the light...

I went and snagged the RS spoiler and went to the scrap yard to get the fender

they are ready to go back on the car after they get one last coat and dry
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/Photo-0426-1.jpg
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/Photo-0424.jpg
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/Photo-0425.jpg

Rex_Saugerty

05-07-2010, 12:34 PM

my brother had same shoes :)

Bubba02sti

05-07-2010, 06:28 PM

final sand and she is off for paint... im kinda pissed about the bondo'd mess on the drivers side but when its a time crunch well its a time crunch

last bit of work
added the wing
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/Photo-0433.jpg

bone_1113

05-07-2010, 08:41 PM

lol...bubba you couldnt find a regular sander? hit me up if you need some help ninja!...ill be gone may 13-17 and then memorial day weekend...but theres always after work

Bubba02sti

05-07-2010, 08:50 PM

I had a regular sander too... the grinder also had a sanding disc on it and was faster... I would still be stripping it if all I had was a regular sander... were on a time constraint

bone_1113

05-08-2010, 05:22 AM

lol ok...i saw that and i was like!? what color is going on it? if you guys need decals LET ME KNOW! I have a buddy that can make them on the cheap, like names, and other small decals and banners...

renegade

05-08-2010, 09:56 AM

lol ok...i saw that and i was like!? what color is going on it? if you guys need decals LET ME KNOW! I have a buddy that can make them on the cheap, like names, and other small decals and banners...

Oh score we do need names and I want a custom sticker made that I can't find any where and it's kind of going to be my little mascot.

Thanks Bubba it's looking good I can't wait to see the final product after paint. I probably won't have a chance to use the internet after it's done in paint so I will have to see it for myself when ever I get home with my own eyes.

Bubba02sti

05-08-2010, 10:43 AM

Im not going to post any pics of when it gets done in paint anyway... not until you get home that is... lol

renegade

05-08-2010, 10:58 AM

Im not going to post any pics of when it gets done in paint anyway... not until you get home that is... lol

Even if you post them I won't have anywhere to view them. So it won't matter. I would prefer to see it in person any way. I hope it turns out the way we like it since it won't get any more paint for a long time to come.

Also what were you talking about bondo mess on the D/S? just curious.

I can't wait to drive this bad boy to work I wish I could lock my doors since someone decided to paint over the locking mechinisms :unamused:. You beter tell Maaco not to paint over them as well. Also make sure they don't paint the roof scoop closed. It would be rather upsetting.

Bubba02sti

05-08-2010, 12:55 PM

there is no lock on the car... and yes the whole drivers side doors are a bondoed mess

renegade

05-08-2010, 01:30 PM

there is no lock on the car... and yes the whole drivers side doors are a bondoed mess

So front and rear driver side doors are messed up? can that be fixed with a new door skin or do we need to replaced the whole door?

Bubba02sti

05-09-2010, 03:44 PM

I guess they do lock

renegade

05-09-2010, 05:00 PM

I guess they do lock

lol you Rtard

Bubba02sti

05-10-2010, 06:03 PM

I forgot to post the spoiler install
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0181.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0183.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0184.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0185.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0187.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/DSC_0188.jpg

ok and now she has gone off for paint

but she needed air in the tires
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/209.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/211.jpg

we were finally on our way
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/214.jpg

here is the trip there nothing special except for the look on the guys face with the pt cruiser but thats not on film
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/th_216.jpg (http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/?action=view&current=216.flv)

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/217.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/219.jpg

soundguy

05-10-2010, 06:57 PM

very nice i like

bigjoshsubyfan

05-11-2010, 05:38 AM

looks good guys keep it up I can't wait to see it in person in august.

bone_1113

05-11-2010, 08:24 AM

Where did you take it to get paint?

Bubba02sti

05-11-2010, 12:43 PM

we took it to maaco... I think we should have taken it to a mom n pop shop and supported our local bussinesses but they were cheaper

RS MN

05-11-2010, 08:37 PM

i hear horror stories from all over the country about maaco, hope yours turns out alright! *crosses fingers*

bone_1113

05-11-2010, 10:09 PM

ya...i was looking at going to maaco too...only 600 bucks to paint it all black, fill in the six holes on the roof for the roofrack slides, and makes sure its nice and smooth...and with a 2year warranty...not bad

Bubba02sti

05-15-2010, 11:08 PM

just something funny while doing the FSB

its pretty much the whole repair

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/th_VIDEO0009.jpg (http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/Umbaughzangel/The%20Rally%20car/?action=view&current=VIDEO0009.flv)

lorenkb

05-15-2010, 11:53 PM

FSB? Who needs a FSB? :tongue:

Where's the newly painted pictures?

renegade

05-16-2010, 02:31 AM

The pictures will be posted after I get home and see it in person. Give me about 36-48 hours from the time of this post and I will personally post the pictures up myself.

Now all we need to do is the inner tie rod and a new engine and everything should be sorted out. As long as no other issues pop up in the mean time.

Bubba02sti

05-17-2010, 09:41 AM

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/DSCF1646.jpg
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/DSCF1647.jpg
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/DSCF1648.jpg

tzdevill

05-17-2010, 10:34 AM

oh my favorite color. orange. it looks nice

RA Limited

05-17-2010, 10:48 AM

Orange is awesome, but man the blue and orange looked way better than this lol. Makes me think of Halloween!

Here comes the Jack-o-lantern!

RS MN

05-17-2010, 11:03 AM

wow thats very orange. wont it get hot in the cab with the black roof?

Rex_Saugerty

05-17-2010, 11:24 AM

wow thats very orange. wont it get hot in the cab with the black roof?
who cares, as long as you look that HOT :rally-driver:

Bubba02sti

05-17-2010, 12:23 PM

were gonna be roasting in the car... they paint is a bit ****ed up... don't ever go to maaco... they over bake and smudge your ****... but hey its a rally car right

Orange is awesome, but man the blue and orange looked way better than this lol. Makes me think of Halloween!

Here comes the Jack-o-lantern!

the blue and orange was a stolen paint scheme from gulf racing
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Badness%20of%20Cars/00_Pre_Gordon.jpg

and no way in hell were we gonna rock it... plus rob wanted his own paint scheme to it feels more like his own the somone elses toy... and not to worry we have decals and all sorts of crap to put back on it

renegade

06-16-2010, 06:21 PM

A few new things to the car. I cleaned out the inside and got it ready for Saturday's Rally X. I need to check tire pressure and make sure everything is solid for the event.

Here are a few pictures of how it sits today.

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/655b7e21.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/22d266c0.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/54d12ca7.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/bfaff48f.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/79de9fb4.jpg

Yes you do spy a TIM sticker I need to add one to the other side as well.

AWD>FWD

06-16-2010, 06:31 PM

Frackin' Macco.
Car's lookin' pretty good, get lots of pics this weekend!

bone_1113

06-16-2010, 07:07 PM

wow...and thats the same one i was going to take my car too...i could do WAY better with rattle cans...oh well, at least its not a show car :P

enginerd

06-17-2010, 07:13 AM

Lookin Good and Ready to Race ! :thumbsup:

bone_1113

06-17-2010, 08:21 AM

haha...well i finally saw you on post today driving your RS...very sexy car!

renegade

06-17-2010, 10:38 AM

haha...well i finally saw you on post today driving your RS...very sexy car!

Yep I was wondering when I would run into you on post. Thanks and I like the aggressive scoop looks good

renegade

06-18-2010, 06:46 PM

I finished prepping the rally car today. I'll be using some 185 60R15 Ventus rally tires. Excited for the morning.

renegade

06-20-2010, 08:35 PM

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/0830b7b1.jpg

Now all my car's except 1 will sit for about 18 days. Next event is July 17th for Rally X I think the car will be getting some maintenance done during that event so I may not be attending.

renegade

07-03-2010, 09:16 AM

I found images of the car from the rally x on june 19:

http://www.zodow.com/CORX/10CORX04/185_M4.php

I also ordered a pair of the pro spec 1.0 driving shoes. Still waiting on money for other safety gear

renegade

02-21-2011, 09:53 AM

Alright I set a goal today on making sure the Rally Car is ready. There is a Rally X on April 16th. I need to get the engine swapped out, windshield replaced, and regrease the struts/adjust them, here's to hoping.

Oh yeah here is a little video from our Rally X last year the car is in the video.

http://www.tim-hardy.com/rally/Rally.html

Lincx

02-21-2011, 11:22 AM

renegade

02-21-2011, 05:19 PM

Well i remember one of first posts when you got this car, but somehow i forgot about this build... Sorry.... :cuckoo:
Anyway just wanted to say that car looks great. Hope you gonna do well.
And what engine u plan using on this car???

The engine going in it is a 99 2.5L N/A motor still debating on if I want to use my set of Delta 2000 grind cam heads.

|_Є V Э_|

02-23-2011, 07:29 AM

The engine going in it is a 99 2.5L N/A motor still debating on if I want to use my set of Delta 2000 grind cam heads.

Use 'em!!

renegade

07-30-2011, 04:55 PM

Talk about a forgotten journal and a forgotten car. Work is slamming me taking my weekends where I want to work on the car. I am posting this from work right now.

I still didn't grab that hoist from my buddy so there is no progress. I still don't have the cash to replace the windshield.

I'm trying to sell some parts so I can get the cash to get this car up and running and out on course. Most of what I want to do will have to wait until I get my tax return.

Look for updates on this sometime early 2012 unless I somehow get more money sooner.

|_Є V Э_|

07-30-2011, 06:48 PM

Yea, it seems as though everyone has a lull in their build progress. You just gotta ride it out and continue guns a blazing

renegade

08-05-2011, 08:25 PM

Alright I made progress today.

-I borrowed an engine hoist, and engine stand
-I started to get the good engine prepped to yank

Tomorrow will be busy with prepping the good engine for Delta cam heads. I will get the rally car's engine prepped for yanking out. Sunday I should have the rally car's engine out and the new engine ready to drop in. I may need to swap cross members as well.

After I get the good rear sub frame off the donor car and the bad one off the rally car I shouldn't need to mess with maintenance **** for a little bit on the rally car.

I'm selling parts from the donor car to make some cash for tools and a new windshield for the rally car.

If I can work fast enough I may be attending a Rally X before the season is over.

renegade

08-07-2011, 05:31 PM

I've been working for 3 days straight on getting my rally car up and running. It's been down for far too long and I can't wait to get it up and running and take it out to a rally x event for starters.

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/DSCN0318.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/DSCN0321.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/DSCN0324.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/DSCN0325.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/DSCN0326.jpg

I might be rewiring almost the entire car with the wiring harness from the donor car (my old RS). I know I need to replace the radiator and would like to do the fans and use the MAF from the old RS as well. Using the MAF with the SPT intake I have I need to modify the MAF housing and use a silicone piece to attach it.

renegade

08-08-2011, 08:42 PM

Oh yeah update I got the flywheel clutch and pressure plate on tonight and attached the motor mounts the engine is ready to drop back in only problem I'm having is I want to swap the 00 RS wiring harness and ECU for the 99 RS wiring and ECU. This may take a minute and hopefully I can get the wiring done this weekend even though I need to figure out the rear located battery and a few other mismatched wired things.

renegade

08-10-2011, 06:24 AM

Finally got a reply back from the DMS North American HQ on getting the tools I need to adjust both my DD's 40mm coils and the rally car's 50mm coils. Only going to cost me about $40 for a set of spanner wrenches and bump adjustment tool.

A1337STI

08-10-2011, 09:19 AM

i think i have a 99 intake + wiring + ecu if that route is easier? i'll sell it for what i bought it for :D

renegade

08-11-2011, 08:34 PM

i think i have a 99 intake + wiring + ecu if that route is easier? i'll sell it for what i bought it for :D

I'm sticking with the 00 wiring harness and just going to find some new connectors to wire in.

Update, the engine is in

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/019-1.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/020-1.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/022.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/028.jpg

I just need to finish up some wiring, hose clamps, bolt down the engine mounts, and install the exhaust. I will be getting my Borla Replica headers on Sunday, using a stock cat pipe and the cat back is just some ghetto fabbed exhaust.

Lincx

08-11-2011, 11:32 PM

Nice work!!!!

renegade

08-12-2011, 04:36 PM

Thanks.

Here she is back up and running only without an exhaust.

http://s628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/?action=view&current=023.mp4

must get an exhaust really soon so I can drive it.

KevinWelker

08-12-2011, 07:58 PM

Just checking in on your trials & tribulations. I have a 98 RS harness if that would help you. Let me know, I can let it go relatively cheaply.

renegade

08-12-2011, 08:30 PM

Just checking in on your trials & tribulations. I have a 98 RS harness if that would help you. Let me know, I can let it go relatively cheaply.

I'm going to keep the 00 harness that is in there already. Thanks though, I really need to figure out what exhaust manifold will fit under the turbo cross member.

renegade

08-15-2011, 11:02 AM

And another video of the car alive. This time I drove it down the street with just a header and cat pipe, better than nothing exhaust wise.

I need to adjust the clutch cable as well.

http://s628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/?action=view&current=VID-20110815-00010.mp4

renegade

08-18-2011, 10:26 PM

Well I need to adjust the clutch cable still :punch: I know I'm slacking. I drove it down the street with a beat to **** cat back to get some new fuel. Then drove it a little up the street some more. I'm having a funky idle but I need to keep running it to get all the old fuel out. I will try and get a video tomorrow of the weird idle. Still waiting on funds for the windshield.

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/IMAG0003.jpg

renegade

12-12-2011, 08:17 PM

Now I have a tow rig

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/IMAG0084.jpg

renegade

02-10-2012, 04:53 PM

Alright little update on the car itself. I am taking the car Monday to get the windshield replaced. Need to order a new windshield banner for the front so it can block the sun.

I drove it around today and I need to do a little work fixing up the exhaust I think there is a leak somewhere along it.

renegade

02-12-2012, 06:10 PM

New tyres

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/IMAG0146.jpg

and wheels for them tyres

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/IMAG0147.jpg

renegade

02-13-2012, 01:58 PM

Tyres mounted, windshield being installed car will be all ready to go before next season I will send the DMS coilovers to FEAL for a regrease and everything before next season.

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/IMAG0148.jpg

renegade

02-13-2012, 03:48 PM

I got the car back from Wreckmasters with a new windshield. Looks great, and should be going back to get a black blank vinyl windshield banner to be my sun visor. It was too cold today to put it on glass was too cold.

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/IMAG0149.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/renegadewrx/IMAG0150.jpg

I'm all ready for the School/Test day