"TheDub" Project Rally Build

[Cambo]

well, i guess its time to start my Journal.

I became a member of DI on March 1st 2010. I've owned my Blue 06' WRX for 3 yeas now and i never thought id love a car as much as i love my Subie.

Since the day i took my car home from the dealership. i couldnt help but get it dirty. Dirt, Mud, Snow, Rain, whatever i could find. dont get me wrong. I still love the way it looks when its nice and clean. i new when i got the car that i was goin to be spending alot of $$$ fixing broken parts from all the hell i was planning on putting my brand new WRX through. but little did i know i wasnt goin to be fixing it very often. Honestly, i havent had to fix a damn thing yet lol, other than my turbo because i "F"ed it up trying to put a down pipe on that i ended up takeing off anyway.

Im really stoked i recived a Spotted card on my subie up in Big Bear, CA. because DI has really grown on me. you all are totaly cool and im waiting to get together with some of y'all in the near future.

Current Mods:
Invidia TB Exhaust
drilled/slotted rotors
ceramic pads

(Exterior)
RA mud flaps
RallyAmerica windsheild decal
SUBARU Rally Team USA front lip decal

(Interior)
Just me! lol

(Motor)
N/A

Future Mods:
not quite sure yet... but first things first "Safety"
Cage
Seats
Suspention
Wheels/Tires
Breaks
1" lift kit
(H/P is last)


Here are some photos of "The Dub"...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/IMG_6495.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/IMG_6222.jpg

Yes, it does snow in Southern California (Big Bear Lake, Ca)...
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/AssofDub.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/thedub-2.jpg

i will be posting more pictures as time gose on...

this is my Journal

[Rex_Saugerty]

when warranty will end i'm looking forward to see some upgrades from you

[Cambo]

when warranty will end i'm looking forward to see some upgrades from you
hopefully you will see a skid plate and rear dif guard before then. lift kit may have to wait

[Cambo]

well, it was an interesting day yesterday...

first off, i got back from work and i had a spotted card on my car from Burtoe. i hit him up and cruised over to his pad and gave him a hand putting his new suspention in.

we took his car out to feel the new set-up and it felt really good so we took it in some dirt.

i wanted to him to hear the noise that my car was making so i took him for a ride and ended up on the same dirt road that he was on...

i came through a section just a "little" too fast lol. maybe alot too fast and caught the rear on the wall and it through the front into it. my wheels were turned to correct the slide and so my left front tire grabbed the wall and threw it up in the air :? thats when we landed upside down and slid for a while before we ended up back on the wheels...

so, it may or may not be totaled. but if it is, ill be getting another WRX soon. but not soon enought for Glen Helen :cry: i will still be there though :headbang: i will keep updating my journal so you all know whats goin on...

here are some pics of "The Dub"...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/topview.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/thrashedfront.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/sideview.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/thubsup.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/carnige.jpg

[punkrockerjohn]

Good thing you're OK. If its totaled, buy it back from insurance and turn it into a rally car.

[Rex_Saugerty]

that really sucks mate

[sammyk]

Man that sucks!

Depending on mileage and NADA that will decide if it is total, here in Michigan if the amount for repairs is more than 75% of the value of the car it is total (that is for 2005 and newer cars) older models it is discretion of insurance company, by pics it does not look to bad at all!

Either way glad you are ok and good luck!

[Cambo]

Man that sucks!

Depending on mileage and NADA that will decide if it is total, here in Michigan if the amount for repairs is more than 75% of the value of the car it is total (that is for 2005 and newer cars) older models it is discretion of insurance company, by pics it does not look to bad at all!

Either way glad you are ok and good luck!
well, my car has 100K miles. it runs fine it just dosnt go anywere. the tranny just spins, it might be because the axle got ripped out on the left front and the A-arm is bent like hell. we'll see how it goes. ill let you all know

[kemikalembalance]

payin my respects, bro. sorry. im pretty decent with damage estimates, im sorry, man but it looks like the ins co will total it. the car as a whole is not overwhelmingly expensive to fix. but the ins co cant cut corners like we can.. for example: it looks like (definately the driver side) all four doors all took some impact to the side impact beam, the law says they have to be replaced, period. we can go to a junk yard, they cant. im looking for a rally car project and from what im seeing on the pics, you now have one as well. try your best to keep it. if you do and want to sell it, let me know. good luck, man. if you got some part location questions, feel free to ask. im in palmdale, about 60 miles north-east of LA. glad to hear you are alright.

[Bubba02sti]

9/10 times an insurance company will total out a car that has been rolled

[bone_1113]

ummm...so if it is totaled...and you just so happen to do a part out :D...that engine, trans, rear diff, and petal assembly are looking pretty tasty to me :P

[jdm_beau]

Dont you just hate th ins co ruining your future fun plans. Hope you can keep it bro. Itll make on sick rally car!

[Cambo]

payin my respects, bro. sorry. im pretty decent with damage estimates, im sorry, man but it looks like the ins co will total it. the car as a whole is not overwhelmingly expensive to fix. but the ins co cant cut corners like we can.. for example: it looks like (definately the driver side) all four doors all took some impact to the side impact beam, the law says they have to be replaced, period. we can go to a junk yard, they cant. im looking for a rally car project and from what im seeing on the pics, you now have one as well. try your best to keep it. if you do and want to sell it, let me know. good luck, man. if you got some part location questions, feel free to ask. im in palmdale, about 60 miles north-east of LA. glad to hear you are alright.
Well, me and my ol'lady are kinda hoping that it is totaled because we wont have that $550 payment every munth and like you all are saying, it will make an awsome rally car. im talkin to my buddies about goin in on it together because im not gonna have enough $$$ to buy it back from the incurance co. so we can have it for the track and posobly getting it built for stage rally. thats if they even let me have it back. i dont know how the laws work around here. never totaled a car before lol.

it seems as if the fam is is more upset about me rolling it than me and my girl are haha. damn there pissed at me... "dont you realize you have a family to support now! You cant be doin **** like that Cameron! Dont you think its time to grow up!" LMFAO!!! i have a hard time believing that they still havent realized who i am and how i live my life haha. they do have a good point, but all i have to say is that my Subaru is a hell of a car. and if im gonna roll a car thats the one to do it in.

i will definatly be hitting you up kemi if i get it back. im gonna need some help finding parts and junk. i apreciate all of your consern. im sure Bertoe dose too.

thanks, Cameron (A.K.A CAMBO)

[Cambo]

just want to give you all an update on my car...

so the insurance adjuster came buy and took some picture and determined that its a total loss, witch is kinda cool because it will be payed off (Debt + value = $0). i will be able to get the car back as a salvage so i will start my project rally as soon as everything is said and done. i dont know how long it will take but its gonna be back in my posession before long. the damage dosnt look too bad, looks like i will be replasing more cosmetics than anything. there is a problem with the drive train because it dosnt go anywere. i think it may be the front left axle. im gonna need a new front left A-arm also (its toast).

btw, i took the stickers off so the insurance company didnt questions me about RallyAmerica & SUBARU Rally Team USA lol

-Cambo

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/0404101134a.jpg

[409industries]

Wow I am honestly surprised that they totaled the car. If you buy it back, you'll have a pretty good car to work with.

Try putting the car on jackstands (maybe even take the wheels off) and then see if you can get the tranny to move.

[paperdukie]

Sorry to see the car like that but glad youre ok.... but I gotta say considering that you rolled it, the damage really doesnt look all that bad to me. It will definitely make a nice paid off basically new rally car. Good luck with the rebuild.

[sammyk]

I am glad it worked in your favor! 8) Now you should check GHOST_STI sale items of his 07 STI and buy front bolt on sheet metal and any other loose parts and be back on the road in no time :headbang:!

Either way can't wait to see what you plan to do with it!

[Cambo]

I am glad it worked in your favor! 8) Now you should check GHOST_STI sale items of his 07 STI and buy front bolt on sheet metal and any other loose parts and be back on the road in no time :headbang:!

Either way can't wait to see what you plan to do with it!
lol... just PMed him. thanks though

[Snoshado]

So insurance companies cover reckless driving? I'm so confused on this. You were driving on a dirt road and rolled your car and they're going to cover you?? This is sure news to me, but good news at that! Now I'm not as afraid to push myself in my car if it'll be covered!

That definitely is a shame that you wrecked but hey, the scratched and fallign off bumper add character! :D

[Cambo]

So insurance companies cover reckless driving? I'm so confused on this. You were driving on a dirt road and rolled your car and they're going to cover you?? This is sure news to me, but good news at that! Now I'm not as afraid to push myself in my car if it'll be covered!

That definitely is a shame that you wrecked but hey, the scratched and fallign off bumper add character! :D
lol yeah, they have to cover you even if your being an idiot haha. as long as they cant prove you were racing it or trying to total it they are obligated to cover the car. i pay them, they pay me :headbang:i knew all that money i pay them would pay off eventualy :FU:

[1999_SilverStreak]

It will make a nice rally car!

[Cambo]

The isurance company finaly made me an offer of $1,900 for the car. btw, my ol'lady was lying to me about how much we owed on it. we were a couple grand upside down (GAP insurance coverd it). so then he calls back and said he made a mistake... its actualy gonna be $2,200 :nono he was also trying to convince her not to buy the car back so i think something happend between the 2 phone calls. maybe he knows someone that wants the car or something :machinegunleft: well, guess what. im gonna get the car back for the amount he quoted the first time and i will have my WRX back and running in a couple months :eek:

there is only a little body work that needs to be done on the front/right roof. everything else will be replaced. im looking for a whole front shell (bumper, hood, left/right fenders, radiator support subframe) also looking for a passenger side controle arm. there are a few other things i need but not quit sure what there called. ill let you all know when i find out.

[sammyk]

www.car-parts.com (http://www.car-parts.com) (salvage parts finder)

[Cambo]

So i brought my car home last night and started pulling it apart. im really new to this stuff but im figuring it out pretty quik.

last night i pulled off the hood, both front fenders, broken headlights, side skirts & wheel well liners. the frame looks a little bent but nothing i dont think i can fix.

my boy works for a tow company so i got hooked up getting my car to my house (gave him an extra fridge i had) ;) hes also a certifide technission & went to school for body work (didnt know that till yesterday) :eek: so he says he is down to give me a hand with my car :D im gonna need it lol

here is a picture of my car from last night. i took it with my phone...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/strippingthedub.jpg

[sammyk]

Very hard to see from this pic, but seems like you will need radiator support and possibly inner right fender reinforcements, roof seems ok if the only damage is to that right front corner, nice work so far keep the pics commin

[TheNateums]

Sucks on the total, cool on the new Rally project. I've heard of insurance companies claiming wreckless or negligent driving on solo crashes on dirt roads before, nice to know they aren't all dicks. how is the roof frame? looks like it only took a little bump in the top right (passenger) corner.

Buddy who does body work is always a plus.

Good luck on the project!

[Cambo]

So, aside from my knee injery... im getting ready to pull my radiator but im not sure were to dispose of the fluid.

im getting ready to grind off the radiator mount and front right side (the shell under the front right fender) anyone have any sugjestions or info on the best way to get it off (were to cut/how to cut) ill post some pictures of the damage so y'all have a better idea of what im talkin about. there is also a 45 degree reinforcement bracket under there that was bent, thats how i know its tweeked. i have to take off all the other panels to see what else is bent...

[photos will be here]

[sammyk]

As far as coolant try to catch it in like a gallon jugs and take it to some mechanic shop and see if they'll get rid of it??!?!?

If I am understanding you correctly the panel behind fender that is welded to the pillar where passinger door bolts to and to radiator support has "spot welds" they are small round indents in the metal. We first use small drill bit for pilot hole and than use "spot weld drill bit", you should be able to get that from most automotive suppliers here we can get it from Auto Value etc... this is were you need to be carefull that inner fender reinforcement is made out of few layers of metal you only need to drill out first layer of metal (the panel you are taking off) you need to do that with every spot weld, after you have gone around all spot welds and are sure you got them you can use chisel (hope I spelled it right) and sepparate the part of the car.

That is proper way of doing it, I can get you some pics if you want so you know what I am talking about ( I am horible in explaining stuff on paper), you will need to do that with all the panels that are welded to the vehicle.

Hope this helps :?!

[Cambo]

As far as coolant try to catch it in like a gallon jugs and take it to some mechanic shop and see if they'll get rid of it??!?!?

If I am understanding you correctly the panel behind fender that is welded to the pillar where passinger door bolts to and to radiator support has "spot welds" they are small round indents in the metal. We first use small drill bit for pilot hole and than use "spot weld drill bit", you should be able to get that from most automotive suppliers here we can get it from Auto Value etc... this is were you need to be carefull that inner fender reinforcement is made out of few layers of metal you only need to drill out first layer of metal (the panel you are taking off) you need to do that with every spot weld, after you have gone around all spot welds and are sure you got them you can use chisel (hope I spelled it right) and sepparate the part of the car.

That is proper way of doing it, I can get you some pics if you want so you know what I am talking about ( I am horible in explaining stuff on paper), you will need to do that with all the panels that are welded to the vehicle.

Hope this helps :?!
pictures are always helpfull. i know were the spot welds are for the radiator support. i can get that off i was just wandering about behined the fender. that looks like its gonna be tough

[sammyk]

I will get you some pics, it is not that tough just more time consuming:)

[sammyk]

Ok here are some pics I hope they help, we don't have a car in a shop that we are removing welded on panel but I took some pics of spot welds and drill bits:

Right Side inner fender reinforcement 97 Impreza:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab257/samk_979/IMG_0314.jpg
Spot welds:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab257/samk_979/IMG_0315.jpg
Multiple layers of metal (drill only through first one):
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab257/samk_979/IMG_0316.jpg
Drill bits (left one eight of an inch, right one 8 mm):
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab257/samk_979/IMG_0321.jpg

When I get something that we will need to drill and remove I will take pics for ya, just got a Caddi in that we'll be removing right side panel off but that will be next week :lol:

[Cambo]

I thought i would list some of the things that im gonna be needing for The Dub to get her back on the road...

Need
BRAID Wheels - got it
Tires - got it
Windsheild - got it
Radiator mount - got it
Stock intake box - got it
Power Steering hoses - got it
Front right lower control arm - got it
Front fenders (both sides) - got it
WRX/STI Hood - got it
WRX/STI front bumper - got it
Shell under front right fender (see pictures above) - got it
Drivers doors - got it

Not needed, but eventualy want to fix
All panels (damage on all of them)
replace all damaged rivets & hardwear
plastic in wheel wells (make my own) what material to use?


i will update this list as time goes on once i start doin work. im sure there is more things to replace...

if you have any leads to these parts let me know. im a little short on cash at the time but im saving $550 a month now that The Dub is payed off :thumbsup:

[WRXCMM]

holy rolloever batman!!!

i know i've been away for a little but damn!!!

sounds like things are looking up, i've totaled two cars one due to acciden one due to stupidity. the subie i totaled was way totalled, beyond recognision, so buying back was out of the question...

glad you and burtoe are ok.

[Cambo]

So, the other night my buddy Jason (jlcjr42) and i pulled apart my passenger side suspention, axle, hub, struts, lower control arm...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/passengerwheelwell.jpg

right now im gonna focus on getting the lower control arm replaced because its bent to hell. that way i can get her down to a frame shop and see if shes bent...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/bentcontrolarm.jpg
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/fendersupport.jpg
bent fender support^^^
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/headlightbay.jpg
passenger side headlight bay ^^^

[Cambo]

So, we did some work on the car last night. i started drilling the spot welds on my right front fender support (not sure if im doing it right) then my batteries died so i called it a night after we pulled the radiator...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/W-ORadiator.jpg
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/predrillfndrsprt.jpg
i drilled though only 1st layer of metal for removal (above & below image) is this right?
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/TViewfndrsprt.jpg

[sammyk]

Looking good man! That is what you need to do just keep drilling and separating the panel you want to replace, when you get new panel from dealer you need to drill/punch holes so when you weld the spot welds you weld two panels together (if it makes sence), if you get a section cut from salvage yard you will need to do the same thing that you are doing now to salvage part and than weld it to your car.

Also on radiator support if only the top is bent you can get only upper tie bar from a dealer under $100 and weld that, however if rest of it is bent (around headlamps) than you might go with the whole thing.

[sammyk]

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab257/samk_979/rally%20movies/IMG_0632.jpg

[suby]

damn dude that sucks bad but your lucky you get to buy it back for that price. i just got rear ended in my 03 wrx and they totaled it and then tried to talk me out of buying it back. i think one of the piece of crap ins people wanted it so they wanted over 3000 from me to buy it back. how f***** is that? this brings up alot of anger in me but im glad everybody doesnt get screwed like i did cause there would be alot less sick rally cars out there.

[litre]

Looking at your car, I see my own, Altho I didnt roll it. We have had common problems, I just got my headlight in today and my headlight housing is bent to **** The headlight wont fit in there properly. Also my bumper beam is bent. I feel your pain. BUT if the fram damage doesnt effect the ride I wouldnt worry too much consider what the car is for. Any advice i can give you have probably already known if not heard abillion times before. So what I can do is wish you good luck and see it to the end. Worse comes to worse pick up a 600 GC shell and swap over

[Cambo]

yeah, im takin it piece by piece. just waiting for my lower control arm to get here. my broken knee is really screwing me right now. in order to do any work on my car i need a hand. it should be getting better soon. i just need the "ok" from the Dr. to put wieght on it. i have too many years on these legs to **** around on it too soon. i will keep you all posted when i do more. :thumbsup:

any suggestions? Please, let me know :rally-driver:

Btw, i also have a WTB add in Classifieds for body panels, headlight assemblies, hardwear, etc. :bow:

[litre]

cheap body panels r gonna b found in junkyards unless someone upgraded and just needs to get rid of something. The sad part is your model car is so new you wont find anything in a junkyard. Idunno if you have one there but here, we have a insurance auction where people turn in their cars that were "totalled" and this place auctions them off. I heard you can get a complete car for 800 but its all hear say. Keep an eye on craigslist and of course you can go through subaru but not having connections is really going to hurt your pocket

[skatermxracer]

Sucks to hear about the knee man, i know, i've been there, never broken but one ACL reconstruction surgery and then back in the fall i had a second surgery on the same knee for meniscus clean up. I work as a lexus tech and it sucks to hobble around keeping the majority of your weight on your one leg as opposed to the other..

good luck with the project

[Cambo]

well my new/used lower control arm will be ariving next week sometime :eek: then i will be taking it to a frame shop asap. im looking for an upper power steering hose (coming from the resivore). i will need that before i try to see if she will drive...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/powersteeringhose.jpg

btw, i started her up the other day and she sounded great :thumbsup:

[lminette]

That's great to hear man!! Hopefully the tranny is fine too and it's just mainly cosmetic work.

[PONCH]

I know your far from needing it, but i got a skidplate for you!
Let me know if you need a hand wrenching on the dub.

[Cambo]

I know your far from needing it, but i got a skidplate for you!
Let me know if you need a hand wrenching on the dub.

i could always use a hand man. right now especially because of my knee. im working on getting some grinding/cutting blades from work for the grinder i borrowed from my buddy. i have alot to grind man. every time i pull something off that is bent, something is bent under it :pissed: whatever, i might have to buy a whole new shell. but. ill determine that once i get it back from the frame shop. control arm is coming in this week i hope. :eek:

ill hit you up PONCH. you dont have a car right? ill pick you up if you dont.

[Cambo]

So, my new (used) control arm came and its bent... or is it supposed to be that way. i looked at my left side control arm and it didnt seem to have this "sweet" angle...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/usedcontrolarm.jpg

i guess i cant expect anything less ordering off line from a junk yard w/o seeing the part first. so ill be looking for another Lower control arm.

on another note, my docter releast me to walk on my leg now so i will start working on The Dub more but the problem is that i need to get it to the frame shop before i spend any more money :unamused: im kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place :jack:

Dose anyone have one that i can barrow? ill give it back i promise :muhaha: lol
i dont care if its steel or aluminum cause i just wanna get it to the shop.

Please, if anyone has any suggestions let me know.

Thanks, Cambo

[lorenkb]

That's a low ****ing move by the junkyard. There is no way in hell they couldn't tell that arm was bent to **** while taking it off the car it came from :angryfinger:

I noticed you mentioned elsewhere that you didn't want to buy new arms from Subaru. That's a wise move ;-). If you do go the new part route as opposed to trying to get ahold of a good used set, check out Primitive Racing. I can't link you directly to the part due to the way Paul has his site set up, but click here (http://get-primitive.com/), click on Suspension, then scroll on down to item #4080. That's the best price you are going to find on brand new, complete w/ hardware, set of arms.

[Cambo]

god damn it... i just got this **** ready to send and the stupid laptop went back a page and it erased everything i wrote :machinegunleft: ill do it over...

thanks lorenkb, $388 isnt bad for a set of control arms. its still more than i wanna pay right now. The Dub looks like she took it really well and i doubt that shes too bent to build, but ****... sometimes it dosnt look so bad to the untrained eye... i might end up buying those from Primitive Racing but its gonna be a couple weeks before i can do anything

so i took off the plastic between the windshield and the hood today... its the first part ive taken off and it wasnt bent under it :thumbsup:

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/notbent.jpg

i thought id show you what it looked like under the last peace i pulled off...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/underfendersupp.jpg

thats gonna be a bitch right there but whatever, what can i expect after rolling her ;-)

thanks for the help guys. i couldnt do it w/o y'all and your personal experiences :p :cheers:

[Cambo]

So, i called a local used parts place and they had the control arm that i need but they quoted me $220 for it :bs: i dont think so scooter. i told the dude that i could get a brand new one for that price and he said "new ones are $320" i told him i could get both of them brand new for $320. what a rip-off.

im still looking for a passenger side LCA. so if anyone has a lead on one let me know

i was told that i can barrow a standard GC control arm... will that bolt on my 06' WRX? if so ill go ahead and do it.

[Cambo]

I made my way to a junk yard in Fontana Ca. this morning cause they said they had a 06 WRX there. i was hoping for a rear ended one of course. but no... it had been rolled just like mine but about 10 times worse. so no luck there. still looking but in the mean time i think im gonna tear my interior out and get preped for my cage. might as well get something done while she sits.

ill be getting a vacation check next month that should be a couple thousend :thumbsup:. ill be doin some work then

[Cambo]

im still being held back because of the control arm so i desided to started to pull out my interior yesterday. i thought i should check the rear strut towers because i figured if the towers are bent it would be a good sign that the car wont be worth my time. they looked good as new :thumbsup: as far as them being were they need to be... im not sure.

i got bitched at by my ol'lady cause she told me that we need to get the salvige inspection... what dose that have to do with interior? i dont know. i just figured i should do atleast that to make it easier for the frame shop to check the points. also, it makes me feel better when i spend some time on The Dub. its the least i could do while i wait for parts.

i havent found any of the parts that i need yet but a buddie said he might have the power steering hose i need :eek:

just wanted to keep y'all posted ;)

[JacksonRally]

I think I found that power steering hose you need. Shoot me a text and I will have it at the shop.

[Cambo]

^^^ now thats what you call a buddy :cheers:

btw, im also tearing out the interior for you too Kyle :headbang:

[worldrallyblue]

I bought a used radiator off a guy in montebello last night. He has a wrecked 06 wrx that was his friends car. His friend bought it back from the insurance company for him. It was in a heavy rear end collision. Which is good for you! :) He said he had a tranny, assuming you still need one. You should give him a call, His name is Andrew and his number is 3234246164. Hopefully you can work out a good price with him. He might have other stuff you need too.



btw, im also tearing out the interior for you too Kyle :headbang:

Is kyle gonna redesign your interior or something??:thumbsup:

[Cambo]

Is kyle gonna redesign your interior or something??:thumbsup:
No, if i can get enough $$$ together. hes gonna start my cage :headbang:

that is awesome man, i will deffinatly give him a call. hopefully i can get the shell from him also. if he hasnt sold anything yet and if it was in a rear end collision than he has everything i need. thanks for the # :thumbsup:

[Cambo]

so i made it to Andrews house and claimed all the parts i need. i only came home with a rear bumper and an intake box cause all the other parts are still on the car and not really accessible. i guees someone wanted to make there 05 WRX look like an 06 so he sold all of the front end panels and headlights already :jack: i will be back to his house this weekend to pick up the rest of the parts :thumbsup:

dont get any ideas... its my pot of gold :muhaha:

i will post pictures as i put on the parts. nothing too exciting just stock parts so i can drive it. all the goods are going on over time.

[sammyk]

Did you get control arm???

[Cambo]

Did you get control arm???

yup, both sides. drivers side for a spare ;-) for next time lol im going out there t'morrow with a trailer and picking up the rest of the parts i need/want :thumbsup: i got so lucky on this find

oh crap, that control arm is still sitting by my front door... ill get it to you i promise :oops: i never use the mail. everything is done on line these days.

[sammyk]

yup, both sides. drivers side for a spare ;-) for next time lol im going out there t'morrow with a trailer and picking up the rest of the parts i need/want :thumbsup: i got so lucky on this find

oh crap, that control arm is still sitting by my front door... ill get it to you i promise :oops: i never use the mail. everything is done on line these days.


SWEET man! That is a jack pot! Go get that sh** before someone steals it LOL!

[Cambo]

SWEET man! That is a jack pot! Go get that sh** before someone steals it LOL!
i sent him an email today and he said since i acualy show up that i have first dibs on everything. i let him know all the stuff i was interested in so he will hold it for me so i can drive up and pick stuff up weekly as money comes in :thumbsup:

[Cambo]

my weekend went pertty smooth, i had a nice fathers day. super busy though, cleaning the garage, putting some shelving up to make more room to work on The Dub. so, PONCH and i drove out to Montabello, Ca. to pick up some parts yesterday. this is what we ended up putting on the trailer...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/FrontClipWRX.jpg

a couple sawzaw's and a hoist got the job done :eek:

i will be picking up the tranny today along with LCA's, hubs, axles, sway bar, struts w/ springs, subframe (lower radiator support). i got a pretty good deal on all this stuff, i think if i never made an offer it may have been cheeper but its ok. $1800 for everything... not bad. i have alot of extra stuff i can sell now. make some money back :thumbsup:

i will have pictures of the rest of the parts t'morrow.

[PONCH]

Did you find a way to get it off the trailer?

[Bubba02sti]

nice... looks like you got a windshield now too

[Cambo]

Did you find a way to get it off the trailer?

lol, nope. i think im gonna jack it up with a floor jack like we did at homeboys house and get some dollies under it and just roll it off :thumbsup:

nice... looks like you got a windshield now too

yeah i did :eek: im getting alot of stuff. im thinkin i shouldnt have paid for the tranny cause i dont even know if its good and ive also cought this guy in a couple lies... the son-of-a-bitch waited till i drove out there yesterday before he told me he wasnt gonna be home.

i was already in LA this morning and tried to pick the stuff up on my way back and he didnt answer... anyways, i guess i have to drive back out to LA this evening to get the stuff so i dont have pics yet :jack:

just got a text right now... "You on your way already?" no mother ****er. im at work now... :machinegunleft:

[Cambo]

i drove to Montebello, Ca. again yesterday and picked up the rest of the parts

wich were:

LCA's
front hubs
front axles
front struts w/ springs
sway bar
subframe (lower radiator/LCA support)
5speed tranny
steering assembley
hardware
extra mounts

im stoked :eek: now that its all in my posession i have no worries. i will be posting pictures of the parts soon. i have to clean them up first :p

[Cambo]

i didnt really have time to clean up the parts like i wanted to before it took pictures because i was running outa light. sorry for the crappy pictures, i took them with my phone...

1 of the front struts (i bought both sides, 1 for a spare)...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/frontStrut.jpg

1 of the Axles & Hub assembleys (i bought both sides, 1 for a spare)...
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/Axleandhubassembley.jpg

1 of the Lower Control Arms (i got both sides, drivers side for a spare)...
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/newLCA.jpg

06 WRX 5speed tranny (i will be rebuilding the old one for a spare)...
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/NewTranny.jpg

thanx to everyone that has helped me find parts :bow:

so, i was taking stuff apart to get it ready to pull the engine and i ran into something that i dont know what it dose, what it is or how to remove it. what is this thing? it looks important :?

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/Whatsthis.jpg

[tweak]

that would be your ABS regulator. it is safe to take out. good idea to get new heavy duty brake lines anyway to be on the safe side when re installing everything thats even if you want ABS in your car after your done with it

[Cambo]

i dont think im gonna keep my ABS but id like to keep the regulator just incase. ill just disconnect it. i plan on hooking up the brakes eventualy but i dont think im gonna do it quite yet... i have other things to take care of first. thanks :thumbsup:

[lminette]

Yeah most of the stage rally guys just remove that and get a proportioning valve to set the front to rear break bias. Kyle will definitely be able to guide you in the right direction.

[Cambo]

Yeah most of the stage rally guys just remove that and get a proportioning valve to set the front to rear break bias. Kyle will definitely be able to guide you in the right direction.
i already know what hes gonna say "Get rid of that thing... you dont need it" :rofl: freakin guy lol

i cant wait till he reads all this hahaha

[Cambo]

Courtesy of PONCH. he snapped a picture of me cutting the dudes car in half :headbang:

i was impressed on how well my cordless DeWalt Sawzall preformed...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/chopchop.jpg

[lminette]

You could either be impressed with the Dewalt or depressed with the sheet metal quality of Subarus!!:roll:

[Cambo]

You could either be impressed with the Dewalt or depressed with the sheet metal quality of Subarus!!:roll:
id rather not think about the quality of Subarus sheet metal... The Dub held up pretty well considering what i put her through :headbang: it did cut thought it like butter though lol other than the frame. that took like half the battery :thumbsup:

Ill be impressed with the DeWalt ;-)

[Cambo]

last night and this morning i put in the front passenger side axle, hub, LCA, strut, breaks and wheel. come to find out the wheel is bent (who woulda known). ill probly just get it fixed but if i find a good deal on one i guess ill just buy it and use the one i have now as a spare when i fix it. everything went really well other than the LCA mount... we ended up just pulling off the sub frame (supporting the radiator and junk) to make things easier.

dont have any pictures yet but i just wanted to keep y'all posted :cheers:

[Cambo]

just wanted to add a few more photos to the Journal....

this one is of the trunk that was the only good panel left on the car after the accident untill my buddy was pushing it off the flatbed and thought the middle of the trunk was a good leverage point :machinegunleft: it has a couple dents now...
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/TrunkPic.jpg

this one is the drivers door (im just getting a new one)...
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/DSDoor.jpg

this one is the passenger side rear quarter panel...
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/PSrearQP.jpg

i have a couple buddies that do body work. im not trying to get it to look perfect cause im just gonna smash it more. ill try not to, but **** happends :rally-driver: everything else is just gonna get buffed out

[Bubba02sti]

http://wheelsandcaps.com/w_selection.asp?syn=&_SUPPLIERSKU=ALY68751U&WandCRETURN=&_YEAR=2006&_MAKE=SUBARU&_MODEL=IMPREZA I used them for when i needed new rims... but i bought 4 so I had 7 :headbang:

[Cambo]

i spent about 3-4 hours on TheDub yesterday pulling the innercooler, hoses, electrical, AC condencer, down pipe, cutting the front end off to make life easy when i pull the engine/tranny and drinking Beer :p all i have to do now is pull the axles, drive shaft, motor mounts, take off a few misc. things and rent a hoist if i cant find anyone that has one that i can barrow :eek:

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/cutfront.jpg

ill be taking my car to the shop soon (t'morrow or friday) to see what i can salvage. there gonna put it on a frame rack that measures it by lazor i guess.

things i need to get her back on the road:

Wheels/Tires
Panels (hood, front fenders, front bumper, drivers side door)
Headlights

[Cambo]

so ive been thinking about how im gonna replace the front clip...

there are some salvagable pieces on the front clip so i was telling my buddy that i could cut it off "in front" of the salagable section. then cut the new front clip about 1" "back" from were i cut the original one so the new clip over laps the old one by 1". then weld it together once i have it in the right spot.

does anyone know if this will work? i know the clip will be offset about 1/16" were it overlaps but i dont think it will be a big deal. this way i dont have to go through all the work of pulling the front clip off the fire wall (its looks super hard to do)...

let me know what you all think... go ahead and over lap? or pull it off from the fire wall?

[tweak]

i say pull it off the firewall it will be safer if you do. the overlapping thing will work but you will loose integrity and with you going to rally the DUB i would go all the way to the firewall for safety reasons. make it as factory as you can the make it stronger with as little weight as possible:eek:

tweak out

[Cambo]

i dont think im gonna pull it from the fire wall or over lap it anymore... i think im gonna cut the frame between the engine support mouting holes and right up the seem were the wheel well meets the strut tower. id take pictures and get some feedback but my car is in the shop till Tuesday. i dropped it off yesterday and the owner of the shop come out and takes a look at the car and told me exactly what i wanted to hear "It dosnt look bad at all man" :thumbsup: hes gonna check the points on the frame and the strut towers. im just praying that there not too bad and he can do some work to put them in the right spot. i know that the passenger front tower moved about 3/16" forword :? and i showed it to him... he didnt really have a rsponce to it. im assuming that i didnt think it was a big deal. well, that really all thats goin on for now. ill post some pictures next week when i pull the engine/tranny.

[Cambo]

i thought i would post some pictures of my new DD... this will give me plenty of time to build TheDub. its a 00' Honda Civic EX, 160k miles and i picked it up for $2300 from a friend of my thats hurting for cash. we did eachother a favore...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/0703101400a.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/0703101401.jpg

[Cambo]

So, i talked to the guy at the body shop yesterday and he said that he has the bottom of the car measured out and it looks "decent"...:shock: WTF is that supposed to meen????? :? and he will have the top measured today (strut towers and junk). i will be picking the car up today so ill take some pictures of it after i pick it up and some of the parts that need fixing... im pretty sure its obviouse but ill try to get some suggenstions on getting her back where she needs to be.

[Cambo]

i got a call from "The Man"... he says that my front passenger side frame rail is down 8mm, front right strut tower is forward 8mm, drivers side strut tower is 10mm out (to the left if your sitting in the car) :shootsself:

he said, "to be honest with you, i dont think its that bad so if you put the new front end on (front cross member, sub frame, front clip) it shouldnt be a problem if your trying to save money and if you wanna bring it back when you have the money i can fix it with all the parts on" :thumbsup:

so its time to do some work...

[pictures are on there way]

[Bubba02sti]

thats actually not as bad as i thinking it was going to be...

[lorenkb]

So the drivers side strut tower moved forward and to the left (8 and 10mm respectively), the passenger tower is good to go, and the passenger frame rail moved down 8mm?

All these dimensions have a tolerance from Subaru. Is he saying they are out of tolerance by that much, or that they moved from center that much?

Be sure to really think through your plan of attack with the new front clip before you start cutting things up. If you are going to live with the new position of the strut towers, going from the apron panels forward would be a good idea. You can drill out all the spot welds on the apron panel where it mates to the strut tower, and cut the frame rails right in this same area (can't remember if you should do it before/after/middle of the crossmember). That way you can graft on the entire front clip with minimal fuss. You should talk with the Rally Innovations guys, I remember Kevin Welker mentioning that they had to go through the exact same process (http://dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showpost.php?p=139948&postcount=3).

[Cambo]

So the drivers side strut tower moved forward and to the left (8 and 10mm respectively), the passenger tower is good to go, and the passenger frame rail moved down 8mm?

All these dimensions have a tolerance from Subaru. Is he saying they are out of tolerance by that much, or that they moved from center that much?

Be sure to really think through your plan of attack with the new front clip before you start cutting things up.

sorry, i fixed it... front "right" strut tower moved forword 8mm and the front left moved out 10mm. this is how much the frame moved from its original position. i think Subaru's tolerance is 3mm. that would make it 5mm passed tolerance. the man said that there are no kinks or anything in the frame.

my plan of attack is to pull the engine/tranny out over the weekend, cut right up to the spot welds that im gonna be drilling out (along the top of the frame rail, up along strut towers) so i can drill the spot welds without obstructions. this hopefully will give me time to save $280 to get the frame straitened before i start welding the new front clip on :thumbsup: i would like it to be within 2mm if i can.

You should talk with the Rally Innovations guys, I remember Kevin Welker mentioning that they had to go through the exact same process (http://dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showpost.php?p=139948&postcount=3).

yeah, KevinWelker posted a picture of the car that he was working with in http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16563 post #9. :thumbsup:

[lorenkb]

sorry, i fixed it... front "right" strut tower moved forword 8mm and the front left moved out 10mm. this is how much the frame moved from its original position. i think Subaru's tolerance is 3mm. that would make it 5mm passed tolerance. the man said that there are no kinks or anything in the frame.

my plan of attack is to pull the engine/tranny out over the weekend, cut right up to the spot welds that im gonna be drilling out (along the top of the frame rail, up along strut towers) so i can drill the spot welds without obstructions. this hopefully will give me time to save $280 to get the frame straitened before i start welding the new front clip on :thumbsup: i would like it to be within 2mm if i can.

Hmmmm. You know, since you have all the spare (straight) parts from the other front clip... I'd bolt everything up (including new subframe!), take it to an alignment shop, and see if you can get everything in line. If you can get the alignment where you want it, I'd leave well enough alone and just worry about welding on the front clip from the subframe forward.

yeah, KevinWelker posted a picture of the car that he was working with in http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16563 post #9. :thumbsup:

Oh, well would you look at that! You're way ahead of me then! :mrgreen:

[Cambo]

when you say subframe, what subframe are you talkin about? the engine cradle? i think of the one that bolts to the frame rails and goes to the front of the car to support the radiator...

i dont have to cut the frame rails like kevin. mine are still good just 8mm low on the passenger side that im gonna get fixed once i have the money (couple weeks). so im gonna keep my original frame rails. as far as the engine cradle and the subframe im thinking of, i have those off the other car :thumbsup: i will use those. also, im gonna use the front crossmember (behind the bumper) off the other car too. im just replacing sheetmetel, subframes and the front crossmember, as far as i know. other than all the other michanical parts ive mentioned (tranny, strut, LCA, hub, etc.).

[lorenkb]

Oops, sorry, I'm mixing terms. I meant to say crossmember (engine crossmember, where the LCAs attach). The subframe (giant horseshoe thingy) is damned near worthless anyways, so don't worry about that one.

Since the framerails are good, throwing in the new crossmember, LCAs, struts, etc. and checking what the wheels do alignment-wise will tell you whether or not it's money well spent to start messing with strut tower alignment.

[Cambo]

:thumbsup: i can understand that lol theres a bit of a problem though. im pulling my engine/tranny out to remove all the damaged parts so theres no way to check it untill i put the engine/tranny back in and i dont wanna put it back together if the frame isnt in the right spot. i think im just gonna spend the $280 and get it were it needs to be. the guy at the shop seems pretty cool and has done quite a few cars for (JR) so i trust him to tell me the truth. thanks for the help.

[Cambo]

I picked my car up from the shop yesterday and took a couple pictures.

this one is just the front of the car as it sits. waiting to have her engine/tranny pulled out...
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/pullingengineprep.jpg

this is a picture of the passenger side strut tower and "seperation" (not cutting) point to replace the front clip (i will peperate the drivers side in the same spot)...
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/sturttower.jpg

[Cambo]

all i think im replacing on my front clip is from the strut tower forword on the left... im just gonna have a frame shop pull everything back then ill tube the front end (upper radiator support, lower support, light bar, etc.) i will post some pictures of what i have in mind tonight when i get home. im thinking about having kyle (JR) cage it before the engine/tranny gose back in :headbang: hopefully by early 2011.

anyone have any tips on pulling out the interior? i have a hard time ripping out a perfictly good interior. thats why im stalling so much on it. i guess i just have to man up and start tearing it out.

sorry for the slacking guys. im just very indisicive with what im doing with this front end. i dont wanna get ahead of my self and so far im glad ive been putting it off cause in the begining i was gonna pull the whole front clip off and there is really no reason to so ill keep y'all updated with my ideas and hopefully get some input from all of you.

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/EngineBay.jpg

[Bubba02sti]

ok cam here is our conversation from earlier about the dash and door cards

there is alot of the dash you don't need though that you can use for other things... like the airbag cover is a perfect place for a terra trip... the radio console for the 5 million switches... the glove box for extra co driver leg room... and door cards are pointless... a urathane cover is lighter and easier to work with... the clock pod is great for gauges... move the window switches to the center part of the dash... renegades car has electric windows and the switches are there under the cut off switch... your probably going to be getting rid of the car alarm so getting rid of the powerlocks is no big deal... here is an example of the door card
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/Rally_Subie/Robs%20Toy/Photo-0379.jpg
... you cant really see the switches for the windows cause the steering wheel is in the way... you do want to leave your vents though... your going to end up in cold places so the heater and knobs are something your going to want to keep... unless your made of bank then i suggest staying away from the carbon fiber door cards... the dirt and heat and not to mention climbing over the door gussets is going to break them... and they may not even clear the gusset... if I can think of anything else ill let you know

[Cambo]

im picking up my front and rear Passenger side doors for "TheDub" today (ill post pics tomorrow)



shes getting her face lift started already and she will get her reconstructive surgery (Cage) in December.


btw, i talked to Kyle (JR) yesterday and told him to make room for TheDub in December so this is gonna happen for sure :D my ol'lady isnt too happy about it all of a sudden... and i quote "When we dissided to get the car back, our agreement was for you to fix it and drive it again, not spend thousends of dollers making it your Rally Project!!!" :muhaha:


i said "I sure had you fooled"... her mom thought it was funny. her? not so much.

this is a long going project as i suspected and i cant say this enough "Please, give me your input and suggestions." all you guys have been very helpfull. thanks

[Cambo]

here you go! i picked them up on Friday almost perfict condition. WRB and all. i couldnt believe the price when i saw them. they dont have door cards but i have some already that im gonna be selling along with the most of my interior.

anyway, here they are...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/NewDoors.jpg

[Cambo]

just an update...

i found 2 more doors (drivers side) in Lake Tahoe for $300 :eek: so if i cant come up with the money within the next couple weeks so they can be brought down to me, ill be taking a road trip up there within the next month or so to pick them up.

so, after i buy these doors, it puts me at ($2,300 for parts + $2,200 to buy TheDub back from the insurence company) $4,500 into TheDub since i rolled her. this seems pretty good so far.

if your wondering why i say this seems good as far as $2,300 for parts, scan though my journal to see how many parts ive picked up ;)

Parts i still need:
Hood
Front Bumper (i might be able to use the same one... ZipTies FTW!!!)
Both Front Fenders
Headlights

btw, im still in the disassebling prosses. i still have to pull the engine/tranny, swap tranny, replace the damaged pieces of my front clip and have the JR cage installed before i start reassembling. im still shooting for early 2011 to have her ready to drive

i wanna thank everyone who has helped me with my parts and suggestions :bow:

[Cambo]

So, after muliple emails back and forth with the guy im getting the drivers side doors from. we have agreed that instead of just picking up the doors, he said that if im interested in the roof skin and drivers side rear quarter panel that i can "have" the whole frame FOR FREE with the roof skin once hes done stripping it :headbang:


yea its in much better shape than yours, yes if you buy the doors the frame is free.. im not bothering with cutting the car into pieces. i figure i can have it picked up for free and trashed, or a fellow suby owner can benefit from these parts, i just have so much going on it would be great to get off my hands.

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/TahoeWRX.jpg

now along with all the spare parts ive accumilated, ill have a spare frame aswell :drooling: all i have to do now is find a place to store all this stuff... looks like ill need to buy a house with a 3 car garage ;-)

:rally-driver:

[Cambo]

i drained my tranny and pulled my drive shaft today. i talked to my nieghbor and he said he'd help me pull the engine/tranny out tomorrow :thumbsup: not sure if its gonna happen cause ive said it so many times but ill post up when it does

[Cambo]

today was a good day...



http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0812101833.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0812101847.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0812101921.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0812101932a.jpg

[Cambo]

Next steps are:

*Replace damaged pieces of the front clip (passenger side from the strut tower forword, drivers side headlight bay & upper radiator support)
*Get frame strait (if need be) :p
*Pull out the rest of the interior and prep for the cage (JR FTW!)
*Replace clutch/main seals in tranny
*Replace drivers side tie rod (its bent)
*Replace engine craddle
*Swap tranny
*Keep searching for front end parts

if there is anything y'all think i should add to my list, feel free to speek up ;-)


Special thanks to Louie for the parts he has been finding for me :bow:

[A1337STI]

Sweet, get on it!

You should do the rear main seal while your motor is out $6 part. :)

its getting there bro!

[valkyrie]

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/503/1000587.jpg
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/9506/1000588.jpg
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/342/1000573.jpg

I feel your pain :thumbsup: did this last year to Dirty's Open light rally car. Make sure you cross measure to symetrical targets! also, as you can see i seperated the seams and then use the lip underneath to attatch the new clip to. I also reinforced the frame splice with 1/8 steel plate boxing.

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1010/1000870b.jpg

goodluck!
Dylan
Valkyrie Motorsports

[Cambo]

:shock: nice work man! must be nice to have a lift. laurenkb did the same thing to his wagon. im not cutting the frame rails like you guys did. im just replacing the sheet metel. i will deffinatly be measuring points before i weld new pieces on. im trying to tak my time and do it right.

thanks for the photos. its nice to know that im not the only one going through this. no one i know (other than DI members) has any clue about what im doing.

[valkyrie]

:shock: nice work man! laurenkb did the same thing to his wagon. im not cutting the frame rails like you guys did. im just replacing the sheet metel. i will deffinatly be measuring points before i weld new pieces on. im trying to tak my time and do it right.

thanks for the photos. its nice to know that im not the only one going through this. no one i know (other than DI members) has any clue about what im doing.

I see, i highly suggest a spot weld cutter if thats the case. those things are a god send! i will never use a normal drill bit again.

Dylan

[Cambo]

yes! a spot weld drill bit... i need one of those! ive drilled about 50 spot welds with a normal bit and trying to only go through the first layer of metal. what a bitch...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/predrillfndrsprt.jpg

im gonna pick one up this weekend. dose anyone have a picture of the best bit to use?

[lorenkb]

im gonna pick one up this weekend. dose anyone have a picture of the best bit to use?

You're looking for a spotweld rotabroach. It's a two part setup with an arbor and replaceable bits.

Arbor:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21%2B%2BT6I1yRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Bits:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31pHAQGdnoL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Together:
http://www.blairequipment.com/Spotweld_Cutters/images/both-premium-spotweld-new.jpg

You can see they have types with just a pointed tip arbor and one with a drillbit tip arbor. The drillbit type is a bit easier to use but will leave a hole in the center. The pointed tip arbors just require a bit more force and patience to use. The pictures are all of Blair (http://www.blairequipment.com/Spotweld_Cutters/Spotweld_Cutters.html) products.

[Cambo]

do i have to order that bit or can i pick one up at harbor frieght or something. and is that arbor tip one on a spring or something so it dosnt puncture the metal? id rather have that one as apposed to having a hole.

[valkyrie]

Yes, they do have them at harbor freight. I believe I picked mine up for $3-$5. It comes with a spring loaded arbor, and a double sided bit. In my experience, you just need to center punch the spot weld so the bit doesn't wander. Plus, they are cheap enough so I bought a few anticipating the bit to dull fast, but I cleanly took off a roof skin and its still sharp as hell.

[Cambo]

i bought 2 spot weld bits from harbor frieght this weekend and i will start drilling spot welds this week (i will post pics later). now once i get all these pieces off and the good ones ready, what do i use to reattach them? do i tack weld the new pieces on? unfortunatly i dont have a spot welder handy. do i use the holes that i drilled to tack them or should i tack them on the seam (edge of metel)?

[sammyk]

you will use the same holes that you put in the first layer (second layer of metal, good one) should not be drilled through, so when you align and clamp new/used (undamaged) panel on you align it measure it that it is in correct spot, you can add few selftapper screws in to hold it sturdy in a place and weld every spot weld area that you drilled out, after that you grind down access weld and spray some corrosion protection, seal, prime and paint!

sounds that you are getting good idea of what you gotta do, I can email you some pics if you want! Let me know

[Cambo]

pictures would be good because the holes are now gonna be about 3/8" in diamiter. would it be a good idea to drill some 1/8" holes next to the original holes to spot weld in? and how bout the welder settings for this light guage metel... i dont wanna blow holes in my new pieces :p

i guess ill see when you post pics :thumbsup:

[valkyrie]

since we dont know your welder setup, or sheet metal welding experience, you should play with the welder on the old panels you've taken off. get your practice there, so when you start filling holes on your new panels your settings are dialed in. 90% of anything automotive is prep work. keep up the good work!

Dylan

[Cambo]

did some work on TheDub yesterday, i pulled off my drivers side headlight bay and from the strut tower forward on the passenger side. time to grind the spot welds down flush, pull the pieces off the good front clip and put them on TheDub :eek:

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0823101843.jpg

(Click photo to enlarge)

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[Bubba02sti]

this sums up cam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1_mpgtb9BE

[Cambo]

thanks bubba ^^^ :roll:

anyway, Just an update... i found some more parts for TheDub :eek: im picking up a front bumper, hood, both front fenders and headlights for $500 today i hope. ill take some pictures when i pick them up. that is the last of the body parts i needed :D

things i still need to get/do:

Weld new pieces to front clip
Finish pulling my interior
Jackson Rally Cage
Replace misc. parts (already have all of the parts)
Rally Wheels & Tires
Hardline my brakes (eliminate ABS) + braided lines
Cut & Install Roof Scoop
Put TheDub back together
Prep car for Log Book (Equipment)

i will be reading up more on the Stage Rally Preperation Forums as soon as i have time. i know there is alot i need to read ;-)

IM NOT GIVING UP GUYS :rally-driver:

[Cambo]

Pictures of the new parts i picked up...

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sweet graphics huh? :rofl:

[geekmonster]

looks like things are starting to come together.

[Cambo]

yeah, finaly. i still have alot to do but atleast from here on out it will be just putting everything back together. im hoping about 6 months and she will be ready for RallyX, Cal City and hopefully LogBook :muhaha:

i cant wait to have fun out there with you guys next time... well, i had a blast last time w/o TheDub but ill have alot more fun with a car ;-)

[Cambo]

I did some work yesterday, drilled out a few spot welds. i forgot to bring my grinder and a socket set so i couldnt finish the job. hopefully i can get it done by the end of this week. its been 105+ degrees here in so cal so it hasnt been fun.

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anyone have suggestions?

btw, im still on the first spot weld drill bit :thumbsup:

[Cambo]

i did some work today. about 3 hours of it and this is what i got accomplished...

upper radiator support/headlight bays
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0826101747.jpg

wheel well thing :p
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0826101920.jpg

little fender curtain support thing
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0826101921.jpg

[sammyk]

Nice job man! Looking good!

[Cambo]

thanks sam, im trying to stay motivated and not lose hope on her. i know this can be done. i just need to stay focused and not give up. i just hope the reassebling prosses goes well cause thats were i am. i havnt had much help since jlcjr42 moved back to Minnasota. ive pretty much been on my own (other than the help from DI). i had an "IDEA" of what i was getting myself into but now i know what it takes to reabuild a car... :shootsself: so much work, so tedious, so critical.

i will be pulling out the rest of the interior next week :drooling:

[Cambo]

ive been prepping the car for welding the new pieces to the front clip the past couple days. tell me what you think...

left front frame rail/headling bay area
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0908101804.jpg

lower radiator crossmember support. dose anyone know what angle these tabs are supposed to at?
also, slightly bent in the middle... im goin with it :p
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0908101805.jpg

right front frame rail
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0908101806.jpg

[sammyk]

:thumbsup: Nice progress Cam! Looking good!

[Cambo]

thaaaanks saaammm, id like to say ive been workin hard but that wouldnt be true, the truth is that ive been hardly workin. i need to pick the other pieces up from the mother-in-laws so i can prep those. just about an hour of wire brushing (with the DeWalt Drill) :p

[lorenkb]

Lookin good Cam!

I would take that lower radiator support, and cut it off. Then I would ask Kyle for a simple replacement that wasn't so prone to bending :mrgreen: I like what Jon did to his. He's got some great pictures here (http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16725).

[Cambo]

thanks loren, its slow comin but its comin. Kyle is super busy with (4) projects right now that have to be done within a couple months but if i was to disside to go that way i could probly do it myself (the welds wont be visable) cause i am a certifide welder im just not pretty about it. its only a slight bend so im just gonna leave it but "when" i bent it bad enough ill deffinatly put those tubes into consideration.

im preping the new pieces tonight so i can hopefully get them welded on this weekend... you know how that goes though, getting a bro to the house to weld is a chore (deffinition of chore; a routine task :p).

ill post pics of the new pieces clamped on (if not welded) soon ;)

[Rex_Saugerty]

nice progress, i wish i had time to do work on my pieco'o'crap

[Cambo]

this is just a picture of the pieces sitting on the frame rails waiting to be welded.

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0911101152.jpg

it looks like it fits pretty good. now i just have to get my buddy over here :roll: he said tomorrow so we'll see if that happends.

[Cambo]

im determined to figure out if my frame is as bent as they say. im having a hard time believing the guys that checked it cause ive been trying a few things. i took the leg of the hoist (about 5' long) and set it across the frame rails in the front and set my 2' level on it. the bubble was right on the line. then i set it up sitting right across were the strut towers are and the bubble read exactly the same... this is really making me thing that my car is not bent the way then told me (right front frame rail down 8mm) cause if it was, the bubble wouldnt be reading the same on the frame rails as it did at the strut towers.

anyways, thought id throw that out there and see if anyone thinks otherwise

[Rex_Saugerty]

you just have lazy eyes :D

[Cambo]

well, i had my buddy come over yesterday to help me weld on my new front end cause supposedly he has gone to school for auto body or whatever. me being a framer, i shoulda been holding the smart end of the tape measure cause my front end is 5/8" outa square and welded that way :pissed: i said "DUDE!!! Why is this side a 1/2" different for the other side? WTF man!" he said "no way man... something happend" yeah well NO SH!T!!! i told him to stop welding sh!t and ill figure something out... i woulda been better off doing it myself. now i get to cut, grind and find new pieces cause this son-of-a-bitch welded my sh!t all ****ed up... but before i do that im gonna grab the fenders, hood and bumper and see what its gonna look like if i leave it the way it is. or im gonna pick up a new chasis and swap everything over to that one cause some guy is gonna give it to me ;-)

it was a bad bad night... i guess thats what i get for not paying a professional to do it :shootsself:

[Cambo]

well, i took these pictures when the welding started before i realized it was being welded out of square...

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[lorenkb]

Ouch, sorry Cam :cry:

Don't give up though, it's not a lost cause. I know this is probably the last thing you want to do, but you can always go back and drill out the new welds. Worst case you have to weld in some patches on the larger holes, best case is you touch things up with the sander and re-weld.

Get some cheap Harbor Freight vise-grips (AKA "lock-grip", "locking pliers", "quick release pliers"). Use them to clamp up everything in place, double and triple check your measurements, and then start welding. With enough vise-grips you can hold just about anything together ;)

[Cambo]

yeah loren, so far its not that much work to get the pieces closer but i have to check tonight to see how far off the pieces are aswell as my frame/chasses. im really dissapointed in my buddy. i cant understand why some people dont take as much pride in their work as i do . he is the kind of guy that takes a number, for example 32 7/8" (when its supposed to be 32 1/4") and says "its only 1/4" off" :shocked: WTF!!! quit lying to yourself!!! you know? i just dont understand...

im gonna go home tonight and go through all the measurements and find out whats really going on. this is really not my profession but im a "Framer" by trade so i know how to work with things that are a little off and make them work. i deal with it all the time when dumbasses frame sh!t wrong and i have to fix it. usualy i just have to take out some screws/nails, not welds :shootsself:

ill let y'all know what i come up with tonight :roll:

thanks for all the support guys... i really need it :kyle: this project is causing alot of tension at home and making my work days tough to get through due to thinking about what my next steps are and not what im doing at work :-(

[Rex_Saugerty]

do you want a hug? how about kick the guy in face and tell him, that you aimed few inches to left, so it's not to bad :D

[mavric]

Measure, measure again, throw a tack on, then measure again!

Then slowely just tack more and more till its nice and stable before you start welding it, sometimes when your welding the heat will distort stuff and pull it in strange directions, especially if you dont have everything tacked down in the right spot really well. As a framer do you happen to have a laser level? This is a good way to check how everything is lined up

[Cambo]

As a framer do you happen to have a laser level? This is a good way to check how everything is lined up
i do have a laser level but my car isnt level so it wouldnt matter.

we did everything you said but the guy welding did all the measuring too so he tacked it out of square :cuckoo: he must be new cause anyone that has done any auto body work should know these simple steps.

thanks for the tips mav

[Cambo]

when i got home yesterday, i remeasured everything and it looks like its not gonna be that bad. i just have to grind off 8 welds (3 on the passenger side of the upper radiator support and 5 on the passenger side headlight bay) and pull it forward 1/2". this will put me within 2-3mm of factory measurements :thumbsup:

ill take some pictures when im done

[Cambo]

i grinded the welds off yesterday and pulled it out 1/2" and now the whole front end is within 2mm which is within factory tolerance. all i have to do now is get this guy (my buddy) back over to my house to weld it. he is a decent welder... he just cant read a tape measure. the funny thing was, he tried to tell me what .25" means :roll: last time i checked it ment 1/4"... i guess hes the one that needs to figure that one out ;)

oh yeah, and when i was taking pictures, he asked me if i could send him all the pictures so he could use them for for his portfolio... i suggest he has me supervize his next few projects :rofl:

[sammyk]

I am glad to hear that is not to much work to get it back in square! Keep us posted and good luck man! and oh yeah you hold the tape measurer! :tongue:

[Cambo]

i talked to Scott G today and there are a few thinks he recomends. first, i need to get my frame pulled as close to perfect as i can, make sure i have the interior completely stripped (sound deadening and all), take lots of pictures when i pull the dash and have that MONEY!!! lol no, he didnt say that.

he says he gonna come by my house to look at the car next week to talk about what i want, when he will start on it, how much its gonna cost, etc. so i need to have this thing ready. now, i cant ask this question enough... WHO WANTS TO HELP??? :p

[Cambo]

just a progress update...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0917101652.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0918101250.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0918101218.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0918101216a.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0918101216.jpg

this is the damage from when my LCA bent like a taco and my wheel went into the wheel well...
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/0918101253.jpg

[Lincx]

Keep up the great work! :) When are you planing to finish the cage?

[Cambo]

im not sure yet. the guy thats putting it in (Scott) is coming by next week to talk about what i want, when i want it and how much it will cost.

[Cambo]

TheDub has some "Junk in her Trunk" :eyebrows:

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0918101551.jpg

[sammyk]

Nice progress man! Looking forward to see that thing caged up!

[Cambo]

i spent a couple hours on TheDub this weekend. i got all the little misc. brackets and plastic off and into the trunk which will all be put in a box this week so i can sell everything piece by piece. i also got the dash out. i wanted to get the Dry Ice this weekend to remove the Sound Deadning but i didnt get to it. hopefully i can get to it this week

[Rex_Saugerty]

itš good that you wont need to put it all together, after moving 3 times :D that's a pain in the ass

[Cambo]

im gonna have a hard time as it is... im not going anywere anytime soon ;-)

[Cambo]

i spent about 2 hours on the dash today pulling out everything trying not to just rip it out :p i got the dash bar out, lots of the harness loose and some the the fan/duct assembly

here are a few pictures...
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0920101708.jpg

who needs a jack when you got a BAC (Big Ass Clamp) to hold up the steering column :muhaha:
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0920101708a.jpg

just a couple of the pictures i took of the connectors so i know where they go...
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0920101552.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0920101742.jpg

[sammyk]

Nice progress good pics you will need them, never enough!

[Cambo]

yeah, i figure if i miss a couple ill have enough pictures of all the other ones that it wont be a problem finding were they go ;-)

oh yeah, when i pulled the air fan box out, the mounting spots were broken off from when my wheel slammed into the wheel well... i hope its not bent too bad :? i dont think im gonna need that air fan box anyway... Roof Vent FTW!!! :headbang:

[Safe Drives]

*subscibes* :)

[Cambo]

yes Safe Drives, ill be getting with you about some equipment when the time comes... im living check by check right now to keep this car going.

i will be going through DI Vendors for all my equipment ;)

[Bubba02sti]

your gonna want the fan box for the heater... but when you get to putting it back in you should be able to tac in or find a new place to tap... Its not really that big of a concern

[Cambo]

the problem is that it took some of the box with the tab :jack: i guess ill have to super glue it to seal the hole that it left in the box untill i can find a new one.

thats how we do it in the rally car :muhaha:

[Cambo]

this will be the end of this thread because there is alot of BS is this Journal and its 11 pages long of just trying to figure out what im doing with the TheDub. so, now that i know what my goal is i will take the highlights from this Journal and start a real "Build Thread". this will always be in the archives and i will have a link to this thread in the new "TheDub Project Rally Thread"

thanks to everyone that has helped out and fallowed this thread so far :bow:

[Cambo]

nevermind... i guess ill keep this one going. :D

[idriveasaab]

looking good cam. if i was out on that side of the country i'd be totally down to help. maybe i'll take a week to head to big bear and maybe stop by and try to help.

[Cambo]

thanks man, i just got done pulling the dash and wiring harness. my buddy showed up to weld the rest of my front clip on. he's finishing that up right now. i also cleaned out my trunk. i kinda didnt have a choice cause i had to get to the tail lights. i will be picking up some dry ice soon so i can get all the sound deadening out. i also have to save up some money to get her back to the frame shop to get her frame as close to perfect as i can.

this is the all the stuff that was in my trunk + a couple other things
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0922101703.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0922101704.jpg

cought a photo with my phone of my buddy welding my sh!t... btw, 90% of the pics are from my phone :p
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0922101903.jpg

[Cambo]

maybe i'll take a week to head to big bear and maybe stop by and try to help.
that would be awesome if you came out this way for some snowboarding. i dont do much park anymore but i can still shread :muhaha:

[Cambo]

i went ahead and pulled my windshield out myself...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0923101818.jpg

[Cambo]

i got my new/used wheels today :headbang:

i will post pics later...

[Cambo]

i did a little bit of cleaning up some welds and spraying some rustolium primer over them today...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0929101702.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0929101702a.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0929101702b.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0929101703.jpg

and the new/used BRAID wheels that showed up today...
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/0929101607.jpg

[Guero]

Nice! Where'd you find used Braids?

[Cambo]

Paul (Team Illuminata), they're used but in really good condition. he's an awesome guy and id recomend using him to get some wheels and/or tires. we did business through PM but the wheels are awesome!

[SilverSleeper04]

nice! those braids look bad! :headbang:

[LURK]

Nice job dude, keep up the hard work!

[lino]

just read through the whole build. Looks like it is really starting to come together!

stay motivated and keep the money flowin'!
haha

[Cambo]

thanks guys, the motivation level hasnt been difficult to keep up. this is something that ive wanted to do for a long time so working on it every day is pretty easy to do.

im planning on getting the rubber for my wheels today and possibly picking up a flat bed trailer and take my car to the frame shop this week to get everything straitend. its not real bad i just want it as close to perfect as i can get it.

[Cambo]

i went to Americas Tire Co. today and got my Michies mounted on my wheels that i recieved last week. GOD!! i cant wait to use these bad rides :eyebrows:

DO NOT MOUNT TIRES LIKE THIS. THESE TIRES ARE MOUNTED BACKWORDS!!!
so you dont make the same mistake ;-)
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/1006101633.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/1006101634.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/1006101650.jpg

[driveclimbslide]

So that's where all the Braids went...

Are some of those tires mounted backwards or does the "line of blocks" go on the outside on Michelins.?

[Cambo]

before i get too much raz over them being mounted backwords... im getting them turned around before i use them :shootsself: lol (noob) ;-)

[SilverSleeper04]

i think i should break these in for you this weekend ;)

[sammyk]

Nice job Cam! Looking great those wheels/tires are awsome! Keep us posted.

[Cambo]

thanks sam, ill be picking up 2 more tires today. i got one bad tire (not a problem cuz its getting replaced) and 1 more for a spare. ill be taking those in to get mounted today (hopefully) and get all the tires dissmounted and remounted in the right direction :oops: i doubt they will hook me up cuz im the one that told them which way to mount them (they didnt know). i figured i had a 50/50 chance and it didnt go my way :roll:

ill be taking my car in to get the frame straitend next week then all i need to do is pull the sound deadening and she'll be ready to cage :eek:

Special thanks to Keith Jackson for the used gravel tires and Paul (TIM) for 5 used BRAIDs that are in excellent condition :bow: much appreciated

[Bubba02sti]

so they were supposed to go the other way... damnt you cant trust the interwebz... i thought they looked odd being that way...

[sammyk]

LOL, yeah I doubt they'll do it for free, dont they have arrows? My Pirelli's do. I also picked up 6 used tires 3 rights and 3 lefts from Paul @ TIM, got a great deal now saving for new suspension :eyebrows:!

Let me know how frame work goes

[Cambo]

they are doing it for free ;) i called them yesterday and they said its "there falt" :rofl: even though im the one that told them which way to mount them... they're the experts right? :p

[Cambo]

i just picked up my wheels and tires up from Americas Tire Co. (DI Vendor) and they did an awesome job at a great price. i previously paid them $20 to mount 4 tires (no balance). i didnt know which way they went so i told them the wrong way... i took them back and told them it was the wrong way and they switched them around for FREE! also there was one bad tire (punctured side wall) so they replaced that one for free and mounted one more for an additional $5.

excelent service so i recomened using Americas Tire Co. to mount off-road tires or any tires for that matter

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/1012101629.jpg

[Kampfzentrum]

Damn man, you sure have been busy. I kind've jumped in on this thread and haven't read all your plans, but since you have that front end open like that, be sure to reinforce that lower radiator support. If you are going to rally that thing - which I can see you are - you are going to need that reinforced as it is the weakest part on that front end that will take hits - check out my journal as I dealt with it first hand.

I've been drawing up cheap, yet strong plans for the reinforcement, I'd be glad to show you them. Otherwise, I have heard that Jackson Rally is going to be coming out with a bolt-up lower radiator support, but that seems to be BS because I've contacted them several times on it with no reply yet.

After you get that lower front end support, help deflect the impact with a custom skid plate. I've looked at a number of aftermarket and custom skid plate jobs and the custom ones seem to do the best for protection ("carl" has a great one, see his on my journal) - go with .250" aluminum.

That's all for now, and great build thread!

[Cambo]

thats a great idea cuz i know how easy that lower support bends. id deffinatly like to see your drawings for support.

Kyle (JR) was supposed to do some work for me, then he wasnt and now he might be doing my cage lol its hard to get ahold of those guys

ill check out those threads...

thanks man :thumbsup:

[Safe Drives]

Hi,

I just wanted to add my thoughts on this.

I rally raced for almost 4 years a 1995 Impreza coupe that had zero additional support the lower radiator support. You see, when you add a proper sump guard (skidplate), it connects the lower radiator support to the engine subframe. This vastly increases the durability of the lower radiator support. I'm not saying that additional support are not a good idea but listen, it is NOT a requirement for stage rally.

Get those cars built and get on stages guys and gals. The Subaru Impreza is a very strong car right out of the box! Cage it and get on stage. Don't make the build a huge nightmare! You will likely roll it on the first stage anyway! :lol:

:rally-driver:

[Cambo]

GOD! im trying but no one is available to start my cage in my area. and im still looking for a flatbed trailer that i can barrow or buy to get my car to the frame shop to straiten it. then all i need to do is pull up my sound deadening and shes ready to cage...

btw, it hasnt been a nightmare. its been a fun project that im taking my time on because if funding issues ;-) i dont have a dead line. im learning alot about imprezas in the prosess. the day will come when i hit the stages and i WILL NOT roll on my first stage. ive put too much time and money into this build already. im not throwing it away that easy

:rally-driver:

[Safe Drives]

How far are you from San Diego?

[bue car]

I know a guy who would build you a cage in Carson Ca bro.. just as good as JR's if they are too busy. He may build mine too. He treats all cars as if they are his.

Brightside Performance.

[Cambo]

How far are you from San Diego?
im about 1 hour from San Diego.

I know a guy who would build you a cage in Carson Ca bro.. just as good as JR's if they are too busy. He may build mine too. He treats all cars as if they are his.

Brightside Performance.
right on! ill keep that in mind

im just scared that if i go to someone that dosnt have a big Reputation in building rally cars that pass logbook inspection, it might get turned down. i want it to look professional. im planning on dropping some cash on it so i dont want some buggered up welds and half ass work. im not saying your guys will do that but i dont want it to happen to me... id also like to see some of there work before my car goes in. ive seen alot of kyles work and heard alot of good things about Scott G but there just too busy

btw, the money is in the bank so when i find out who is gonna build it, the cash is there ;-)

[KevinWelker]

GOD! im trying but no one is available to start my cage in my area. and im still looking for a flatbed trailer that i can barrow or buy to get my car to the frame shop to straiten it. then all i need to do is pull up my sound deadening and shes ready to cage...

UHaul rents trailers

btw, it hasnt been a nightmare. its been a fun project that im taking my time on because if funding issues ;-) i dont have a dead line. im learning alot about imprezas in the prosess. the day will come when i hit the stages and i WILL NOT roll on my first stage. ive put too much time and money into this build already. im not throwing it away that easy

:rally-driver:

Famous last words, don't jinx yourself one way or the other. If you are too cautious you will be painfully slow.

[rollo]

UHaul rents trailers

Really nice ones too!

[bue car]

my guy only tig welds - nothing shotty here lol.. pm me brotha

[Cambo]

UHaul rents trailers
i just might go that route

my guy only tig welds - nothing shotty here lol.. pm me brotha
cool man, ill send you a PM after i get her back from the shop

well, i spent about 2 hours on the car today sripping all the sound deadening exept for the trunk. there are a few little spots that i was having a hard time with so ill have to get them when i pick up more dry ice for the trunk. ill post pictures tomorrow

thanks for the input and suggestions guys :thumbsup:

[NLMoschitta]

Cool build, cant wait to see the cage!

[Cambo]

cant wait to see the cage!
neither can i ;-)

[ScoobyDoo8]

Is it done yet??? Jezz man taking forever :D

[Cambo]

just a teaser from stripping the sound deadening...

[Safe Drives]

im about 1 hour from San Diego.


Autopower needs your car for the new prototype Super Race Roll Cage kit. :) I'm sending you a PM now.

[A1337STI]

Lucky bastard! hehehe ;-)

[Cambo]

Autopower needs your car for the new prototype Super Race Roll Cage kit. :) I'm sending you a PM now.
responded :thumbsup:

Lucky bastard! hehehe ;-)
:-o... :muhaha:

[bue car]

damn they need a gc?

[Safe Drives]

damn they need a gc?

Maybe, send me a PM when you are ready for a cage.:thumbsup:

[Cambo]

here are some pictures i took today...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/1018101606.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/1018101607.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/1018101607a.jpg

[Guero]

You don't love cars until you strip the sound deadening from one. :headbang:

[sammyk]

Yeah buddy! Looking good that is what I have been playin with sound deadening for last week now it is ready for paint and than new seats go in! Keep it up Cam!

[Rex_Saugerty]

when i did that, i found a lot of rust :D

[Cambo]

nothing rusts in California ;) unless you leave something bare metal in the rain

all i found is dirt/dried mud in the craziest places :rally-driver:

[Rex_Saugerty]

nothing rusts in California ;) unless you leave something bare metal in the rain

all i found is dirt/dried mud in the craziest places :rally-driver:
no cash? i wished i would found big stash of cash in my car :rofl:

[Cambo]

no cash? i wished i would found big stash of cash in my car :rofl:
i think i found atleast $5 in change :eek:

[Lebe Frei]

Autopower needs your car for the new prototype Super Race Roll Cage kit. :) I'm sending you a PM now.

damn they need a gc?


How about 2 GCs?! :mrgreen:

[Ocard]

How about 2 GCs?! :mrgreen:

How bout a GF wagon!! Lol :thumbsup:

[bue car]

PM safe drives for info guys. My car new some prep work first so I don't think im a go.

[Lincx]

Just read it all! :)
Nice work so far!
I can see that u are doing it in right way!
And if you were a bit closer i would really love to help you!
Keep up the great work Cambo! :)

[Cambo]

Thanks Aldis :D yeah, Latvia is a bit far ;) although i will probly need a hand putting her back together... *cough* Marvin *cough* :p

well, the latest on TheDub is that i should be dropping her off at the frame shop either Thursday or Friday :eek: bout time i get this thing out of my garage so i can do a little cleaning/organizing... i got sh!t everywere (parts and tools). i dont have as much hardware laying around as i though. i guess i did a pretty good job at putting them back in the holes.

i was wondering about one thing though... while stripping the sound deadening, i gouged the paint a bit down to the bear metal. should i sand the areas down and spray some primer over the areas so they dont rust? since my cage isnt going in anytime soon... still saving money and looking for a builder. i have a few options right now, i just want to choose the right one. i can wait a few more months and have the best of the best build it or take my chances and have it built by Joe Shmow and cross my fingers :roll: id like to have it built by someone with a good reputation but this waiting sh!t gets old...

thanks agian for all the input guys :headbang:

[Cambo]

PM safe drives for info guys. My car new some prep work first so I don't think im a go.
im going custom fab'd so if anyone has a GD Impreza that they wanna let Charels (Safe Drives)/ Autopower use for the prototype Cage Kit, send him a PM

[Guero]

i was wondering about one thing though... while stripping the sound deadening, i gouged the paint a bit down to the bear metal. should i sand the areas down and spray some primer over the areas so they dont rust?

You can spray rust remover/stopper on it and it should be good for a while, or primer. From what I understand what causes rust is going from wet to dry over and over while exposed to oxygen. If you have a lot of bare metal on your car I'd say a dehumidifier is godsend.

BTW, I noticed you're in CA, I wouldn't worry about rust. (Lucky!)

We should have a dirtyimpreza.com cage-your-car meet. :D

[Cambo]

We should have a dirtyimpreza.com cage-your-car meet. :D
lol that would be cool. i want Kyle (JR) to build it though ;-)

[nightkrawler]

wow, very impressed with the dedication. :headbang:
Subscribed

[Cambo]

i stopped by the Mother-in-laws house and picked up my front end pieces cause i just couldnt wait any longer to see how i did on the front clip replacement. so i put the pieces on and from what i can tell it doesnt look too bad...

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/1022101919.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/1022101920.jpg

[Rex_Saugerty]

i stopped by the Mother-in-laws house and picked up my front end pieces cause i just couldnt wait any longer to see how i did on the front clip replacement. so i put the pieces on and from what i can tell it doesnt look too bad...



like we latvians sometimes say ELLE JĀ*
:cheers::cheers::cheers:

*hell yeah

[Bubba02sti]

looking good cam... its starting to look like a car again

[Lincx]

Damn!
We all were waiting for this. :cheers:
Looks so damn good!
Real nice Cambo!
:waving:

[WAGONLOVE]

looking very nice!!! keep on keeping on!!!

[rollo]

Awesome... suddenly looks like a rally car!

[Cambo]

ive been thinking about what im gonna do about painting the car and it seems like it would be a better idea to just get TheDub wrapped instead of painted. my girl knows a guy in town that does really awsome wraps and i think it would be a better way to go. i called him up and he said that it seems like a really good idea cuz its easier to fix when you beat it up and that hes done rally cars in the past.

what are your thoughts?

[Rex_Saugerty]

what are your thoughts?


you know what's my job :) so i think it's a bad idea in the roots, and you have to forget about it :kyle:

[WAGONLOVE]

i actually think thats not a bad idea at all... you could change the look a lot easier that way, and like you said, much easier to replace when you beat it up! wouldnt have toworry about repainting replacement body panels and such... do it!!! and you could probably get one with some sweet mad tyte jdm designs too;)

[Rex_Saugerty]

i actually think thats not a bad idea at all... you could change the look a lot easier that way, and like you said, much easier to replace when you beat it up! wouldnt have toworry about repainting replacement body panels and such... do it!!! and you could probably get one with some sweet mad tyte jdm designs too;)


people like you will ruin my proffesion :punch:

[Cambo]

people like you will ruin my proffesion :punch:
hey hey now Peter... no fighting in my journal ;)

thanks for the suggestions

[Lebe Frei]

PM safe drives for info guys. My car new some prep work first so I don't think im a go.

PM'd :mrgreen:

[Rex_Saugerty]

hey hey now Peter... no fighting in my journal ;)

thanks for the suggestions
it's cool, i'm just messing with you

[sammyk]

Hey Peter here in US we are testing vinyl paint! So you could call car dealer and say I need fender and door painted and they send you precut vinyl that you apply to the car bake it and that is it! So before you know if no more painters LOL, just joking that will take long time but different stuff is comming for sure!

Either way rock on Cam!

[Cambo]

so i talked with Kyle (JR) and he said if i wanna get things started that i can start stripping the glue from the areas were the cage mounts so thats what i did (all 4 corners) :p

DS Rear
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/1029101634.jpg
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/1029101649.jpg

PS Front
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae197/TheCambo/Project%20Rally/1029101718.jpg

and just to let y'all know, im in the prosses of buying a house so i have to somehow come up with $15K in 6 months... this means that TheDub will be getting put on hold as far as new sh!t that costs $$$. i will be prepping and doing little things as much as possible. im trying to figure out a way to get the cage but im not sure if im gonna be able to do it before i buy a house.

[Cambo]

i figured since i cant spend any money right now and the cage prep is just about finished id start prepping some other things so i started with the brakes. today i snipped off the OEM hard lines that go to the ABS so thats out of the way and ill get everything ready for new lines this week with pictures.

does anyone know of a good place to buy some hard and/or steel braided brake lines?

[Lebe Frei]

does anyone know of a good place to buy some (hard) and/or steel braided brake lines?

http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/75A4620A0A0.aspx
These aren't a bad price, they're just generic for most cars but seems to have some good reviews and its from a quality company

there's some for your specific car on eBay also ---> Clicky (http://compare.ebay.com/like/350369427047?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&rvr_id=162780896719&crlp=1_263602_304662&UA=%3F*F%3F&GUID=c356677f12b0a47a4417f5f7fffbea12&itemid=350369427047&ff4=263602_304662)

And these from Jegs! (http://www.jegs.com/i/Russell/799/689700/10002/-1)

That's just some quick searching but I plan on doing braided lines for my car too so let me know if you find anything good, good luck!

[Cambo]

thanks for the links Lebe. i called my dad and he said he might be able to get the (hard) brake lines from his work. he works at a tube bending shop and they have the perfect tube for my lines. if i had the dimentions he could even bend them to fit perfect but i dont have them cause its gonna be completely custom ;-) i will need the steel braded for the wheel wells though

[Lebe Frei]

Ah I miss read part of that. Are you replacing all the lines?

[Cambo]

im replacing all the lines from the fire wall forward to bypass the ABS and hooking the new lines to the OEM lines that go to the rear. basicly, it will have hard lines coming directly from the master cylinder to each wheel well and steel braided from the wheel well to the calipers

[Lebe Frei]

Got it. So no ABS huh? Sounds fun :eyebrows:

[KevinWelker]

If you are going to be putting a 6 month hiatus on the project to buy a house (cool) you really should think about waiting on the cage. The sanctioning bodies have a bad habit of changing cage design requirements with short notice. If you get a cage in now, take 6 months off from the serious prep and get back into it you are likely looking at early 2012 to get out to race. No telling what they may require by then.

I don't want to take business from Kyle or put a damper on your progress, just something to consider. A quick call to whomever you plan to have logbook your car might dismiss this concern as they have insight into planned upcoming changes.

[Cambo]

that sounds like a good idea Kevin. i really sux when responsibility gets in the way of fun... i know buying my house is a much better financial decision/investment then a cage so im gonna put the whole cage on hold. i can still do alot to the car other than putting a cage in. ill keep an eye on the NASA & Rally America rules/regulations and make sure no big changes have happend and if so, ill build the car accordingly

[Cambo]

i started snipping and rerouting my brake lines yesterday...

here are some thumbnail teasers

[KevinWelker]

Why are you rerouting the brake lines? What deficiency is there in the stock setup that you are trying to overcome?

[Cambo]

Why are you rerouting the brake lines? What deficiency is there in the stock setup that you are trying to overcome?
ummm... to bypass the ABS? i cant do anything else right now due to shortage of money. ive seen it done before so i thought id take on the chalenge... do you have other ideas Kevin?

[KevinWelker]

Nope, I misunderstood and thought you were replumbing the entire system instead of just pulling out the ABS.

My best advice is to disturb the OEM stuff as little as possible. Subaru did a pretty darn good job on the Impreza and it's hard to equal or better factory build quality, especially on fuel and brake hardlines.

[Cambo]

shweeeww... you had me scared for a sec. lol

my goal is to use (not disturb) as much of the OEM lines as i can. thanks for the advice

[jlcjr42]

i miss cali

[Cambo]

i miss cali
get back over here man and help me with TheDub!!! we miss you... well, atleast i do ;-)

[geekmonster]

saw this and wondered if you could use anything off it, but then saw that you were trying to save up for a house.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2043928184.html

[Cambo]

good lookin Chris, and yes i could use some stuff of that car but i dont "need" anything off of it. i have everything i need for my car as far as stock parts. after i get this house ill start getting the things i need like Seats, Cage, Helmit, Suit, Clutch, Suspension, etc... all i need to do is put it together :roll: i want to put it together with the right parts so i need to wait.

thanks man