Galen's Rally RS Project

[Galen]

I Figured that I have been here for awhile, and have done enough mods/events to start a journal:mrgreen:.

MODS TO DATE:

Footwork:
-STi sway bars
-Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
-Whiteline Rear Diff. Bushings
-Whiteline Rear Diff. Lock Bolts
-Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit (Solid Camber Bushings)
-Group N Motor Mounts
-Group N Tranny Mount

Wheels:
-Speedline Corse

Engine:
-Pullys
-K&N drop in filter
-Custom Ram Air Intake
-Borla headers
-Custom made exhaust, 2.5in.
-No muffler, ALL PIPE!
-Eliminated intake silencer
-ACT Clutch
-12lb Flywheel

Stopping:
-WRX Calipers
-WRX Rotors
-Axis Pads
-Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Weight:
-Gutted Back Seat
-Gutted Trunk
-Sound Deadening Removed

Protection:
-Primative Ultra Armor
-Truck bed lined wheel wells
-IKEA Mud Flaps
-Tow straps
-Autopower 6pt Roll Cage
-FIA Roll Cage padding
-G-Force 5pt Harness

Exterior:
-Redlinerally.com Name/Country decals
-Redlinerally.com Number Panels
-Redlinerally.com Tow Hook Arrows
-Redlinerally.com Window Banner
-Dirtyimpreza.com stickers (x3)
-Tinted windows
-Hella supertones (or whatever they are called)
-Safty light (rally flare FTW)
-Four Hella 500ff's

Interior:
-Momo Mod 7
-OMP Racing Seat
-Aluminum Trunk/Cabin Divider

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I bought my Silver 2.5RS in September of 2007. It was pretty much stock with the exception of:

-Pullys
-Short Shifter

It had 90xxx miles on it and had been serviced (and documented) well.

Shortly after buying the RS I moved to Santa Barbara for school, this is where the fun starts!

I went to Rabbit Lake with SoCal Evo, and was addicted!!!:eek::eek:

Here are some pics:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6266.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6282.jpg
And, it wouldnt be off roading if something didnt break!! This is my first ever de-beed!!
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6296.jpg

Than I went back again! but it was the same :unamused:, not enough subies!

Next, I went to El Mirage with Lorenkb and some others and had my first taste of RallyX

Here is a pic. (i know... its small):

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/signature.jpg

AFTER THIS I KNEW I WAS HOOKED!! Also, my primative Ultra Armor came in!! this was the first real mod for me.

Shortly after this I went to Thundercross4, it was a blast and i didnt do half bad (not half good either). Sorry, no pics.

Came back to SoCal and hit the slopes!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6491.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6498.jpg

Than i ordered Borla Headers and a SNELL aproved helmet for Ridgecrest 2008.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6328-1.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_6707.jpg

At some point between that, and heading down to Ridgecrest I got dirty...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_6005.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_5996.jpg

Went to Ridgecrest and got 4th, here are some Pics:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/2259383931_53fe9a9ebf.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/2259385361_e0a47d000f.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/2259446909_19ed8d9028.jpg

Got dirty again...:lol:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/car/_MG_2500.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/car/_MG_2502.jpg

This pretty much brings us up to date. I was just out at PCII and had fun (I have no idea how i did), but who cares when you hang out with a bounch of people who love something as much as you do!

[Galen]

I had nouthing to do today so i made mud flaps! took about an hour of measuring and mocking up but i think they will work... and if they dont they only cost about $11!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3895.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3893.jpg


This is how the car sits today.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3901.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3900.jpg

Now i just need to test em!:headbang::muhaha:

[soulbazz]

sweet GC thats my favorite body style for sure

looks especially good covered in mud and dirt:headbang:

what kind of material did you get for the mudflaps? where did you get it?
they look great

[JacksonRally]

Lookin good! Now you just need some rally tires FTW!! Hope to see ya out and about when the wagons up and running again.

[Galen]

what kind of material did you get for the mudflaps? where did you get it?
they look great

some sort of flexable plastic. to be honest im not to sure how well they will hold up, still need to test em!

[Galen]

06drtywgn - yah, i need suspension and rally tires! than cage, seats exc...

[Galen]

new development:
cat is going bad, and the car started running rich. now im getting a bit of smoke out the tail pipe. i think it might be running super rich, and thats what is causing the smoke...? the CEL is on for the cat so i know its bad.

any ideas/ input? i also have a code for pulse air or something like that.

[odi]

Sorry to hear about your cat. I don't comform well, so I just hollow cats out if they go bad, and stress when it is time for smog.

The car looks so nice with mud flaps on it (I'm sure ricer guys think this is hick and nasty looking). If those do not hold up, at least you can use them for templates for new ones.

[Galen]

^^^ yah, but my post cat O2 sensor is going crazy and really messing with the fule/air mixtures because it thinks something is wrong with the engine.

time to order a new one i guess.

[JacksonRally]

Not a biggie, cats seem pretty cheap. I'm hunting down a spun ss one to weld into my downpipe. Its around $169.

[Galen]

yah, im looking at the ones on boxer4racig.com and its like $360 or $270 for a straight pipe with an O2 spacer... i worried that the straight pipe might be really loud (and i dont want to get pulled over for it)

[JacksonRally]

That is exactly why I'm putting a cat back in mine. Way to loud, plus if you get popped w/o one I hear its a pretty heafty fine. Plus they are required on rally cars (not that mine is but we can all dream).

[Galen]

yah, sometimes you just have to be legal... although flames would be cool...

Any other suggestions of cheap parts places? subarugenuineparts is like $550, so thats outta the question.

[me_jimmy]

search for a 100 cell cat, they cost like $100(here anyway)

[Galen]

it has to pass the strict CA smog laws... ill search tho, thank you :)

[sebhockey]

Ya just buy a cat and have it welded in locally instead of replacing an entire pipe it'll be cheaper that way.

[Galen]

^^^ Thanks, just called around and managed to find a place that will do it for pretty cheap.

[Galen]

UPDATE:
So, i was talking to the CAT guy, and he said that the post CAT O2 sensor is there to monitor the CAT efficiency, and the pre-CAT O2 sensor is the one that actually adjusts fuel/air mixtures... could it be something else??

I'm going to swing by my friends shop and have him take a look at it for me. I dont want to replace an expensive part if I dont have to..

ANY IDEAS??

Smoke is not heavy. I almost passed it off for a cold start condensation, but it didnt seem to go away after the car was warm. Color was white.

[ArcticWolf]

Color was white.

Black is fuel
Blue is oil
White is coolant.

Head gaskets? :-(

[Galen]

Well, im an idiot. so it stopped "smoking" after i drove it into town. im pretty sure it was a lot of condensation in the tail pipe. it has been really cold and had rained the night before i saw what i thought to be smoke. i just over reacted and didnt want to hurt anything by driving it. i ran codes and the only one was a air injection one (or something like that)... not even a CAT one (although there used to be..).

anyway, cleared the code and was on my way.

thanks for the input guys, also, my fuel millage dosnt seem to be doing as well as a few months ago. what are the major contributers to thin (besides driving style).


Thanks,

Galen

[Galen]

So today, I found myself with nouthing to do (Again..) and decided to make some tow straps. I'm tired of digging through stuff (be it sand, or snow) t9o find my dam tow hook.

Total cost of the day was $0.00!!! Just used stuff from around the garage. All that is really required is a tow strap, and some bolts with washers (or a industrial sowing maching... but I dont have one of those)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3903.jpg

I had to cut the strap down to size and didnt want it to frey over time so i came up with this solution... along with burning the ends.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3904.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3905.jpg

I pretty much looped the front one through the stock tow hook, than routed it through the front bumper.

As for the back one i did something like this:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3906.jpg

I used washers, so the pressure should be pretty evenly spread across the strap. I also burned all the edges where I cut the hole for extra durability.

Had to cut some small holes in the bumpers to rout the straps, but they are very small and not to noticable.

Here is how they look!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3907.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3908.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3909.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3910-1.jpg

For the cost I would say they are pretty bad***!!

[Galen]

I tested the mud flaps and they held up great in gravel and mud!

[I Like It Sideways]

Awesome mini tow strap! Have you tested that out yet?

Also... you better have pictures of testing out the flaps!

[Galen]

^^ yah, the straps hold the car well, i attached it to my dads truck, than let the cars weight pull on the straps (our drive way is very steep). ahhh, i need to get pics up of some quality mud flap testing! will do ASAP!

[Galen]

So I went out the other day and shot a few photos. They are nouthing special, but they are an update on how the car looks right now 8).

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3918.jpg


God, i love where I live...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3932.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3916.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_3913.jpg

[kylelikewhoa]

I love where you live too. I wish we had **** like that around here, not fair! And those are a damn good idea for tow hooks.

[Galen]

^^^ haha, thats what ya get for being poor... cheap (or free) mods!

[Galen]

Or tonight rather. kinda funny actually. I was on my way home and there is this concrete/cement plant on the highway on the way home. they always have these big piles of sand and gravel in the middle of a huge dusty lot. Yah, we are probabley thinking the same thing, "time to get dirty".

well after doing a few long arching donuts around the piles i was trying to cut in and make some tighter ones... long story short i cut to far in and ended up stuck head first in a pile of sand. So i turn off my lights (so the whole world passing by dosnt know what an asshat i am) and begin digging with the only tools handy.. my hands.

All in all, it was quite funny being stuck digging myself out with my hands at 9:30pm in a spot that im technically trespassing on anyway!

I had to share because i was laughing at myself and wanted you all to enjoy it to!

[Galen]

So a few exhaust shops have told me that there was no way to get my exhaust higher.. funny thing is that when you looked under there was room! So I took things into my own hands because I was tired of having my exhaust hang 1/2in below my rear diff protector.


Here is what I am talking about when I say it is hanging below the diff:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4088.jpg


First step: Make room for bumper cutting.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4093.jpg


Second step: I had to cut away some of the bumper and bend/cut the muffler heat shield.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4099.jpg


Third step: I re attached the hangers and cinched them up with zip ties (just until I get to the muffler shop and have them shorten the hangers).
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4101.jpg

Easy as 1 - 2 - 3!! now I have the extra 1/2 - 1in of clearance at the diff I was looking for!

[Galen]

I went out and found a fun corner today. I spent some time practicing the Scandinavian Flick. No action shots, but ill go back with a friend soon. I really felt like I grasped the concept, with combining LFB and the works. Im starting to really like gravel driving now!!:muhaha:

Speeds down the hill were 55-65mph, than hard on the breaks and shifting into 2nd gear.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4004.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4001.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4008.jpg


And a vista point I stopped at on the way back:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4056.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4074.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4080.jpg


:muhaha::mrgreen::lol2::shocked::tongue::crazy:

[Not All There]

great views

the exhaust is always an issue, sometimes you just have to look at it as expendable lol.

[rollo]

Galen, are there any houses at all within like 50 miles of where you live? Seems like every photo is your Subaru + dirt/gravel/twisties/rolling fields as far as the eye can see. Freakin sweet really.

[04caliwrx]

man you got some great places to get dirty where you live lol can I come play 2?

[worldrallyblue]

Galen where'd you find that road at?? Car is looking good to BTW.

[409industries]

That really is a perfect gravel corner.

[Galen]

here, let me post some google images of the locations around me. You guys are always welcome out here(about an hour from SF) and we can even BBQ at my house!

[Galen]

Here is a cool gravel lot near the road where those last pics were taken:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=38.029974,-122.882745&spn=0.003634,0.005917&t=h&z=18


Here is where those pics were taken, you go left at the first wide spot in the road, everything else has gates.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=38.047153,-122.868905&spn=0.003633,0.005917&t=h&z=18


And here, Marshall Rd. is all gravel. there are a few corners out there that are really tight and fun.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=38.129257,-122.908623&spn=0.014516,0.023668&t=h&z=16

[Galen]

Galen, are there any houses at all within like 50 miles of where you live? Seems like every photo is your Subaru + dirt/gravel/twisties/rolling fields as far as the eye can see. Freakin sweet really.

All you really have to worry about is ranches. There is a ranger house sorta near that first google link, but im pretty sure it isnt a problem as long as the parking lot is empty.:eek:

[Galen]

Found out that my O2 sensor is bad (hence the CEL). Im ordering an OEM one and putting it on sometime this week. Should fix the problems iv been having with mileage drop:unamused: (I hope!!:crazy:)

[Galen]

I took some action shots at the same corner as above. ENJOY:headbang:

The "flick" setup:shocked:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4326.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4354.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4315.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4316.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4333.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4347.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4350.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4356.jpg

Riding it all the way to the tree line:muhaha::headbang:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4360.jpg

And some more..
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4365.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4366.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4372.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4407.jpg


I LOVE THIS SPOT! We were there for over an hour and never even saw another car on the road, little lone the dirt road I was driving on!

[lorenkb]

That last picture is amazing Galen!

[munozppk]

Dude! you need to take me there!

[sebhockey]

I might have to pay you a visit Galen. I know that area somewhat, but never found any dirt roads.

[Galen]

^^ there is actually a Coast Guard station near by. You and Pedro should come out some time and we can head out to this spot among others. If you are free any time during the week that works better b/c sometimes there is a lot of tourists. This road is always deserted tho!!

[sebhockey]

^^ there is actually a Coast Guard station near by. You and Pedro should come out some time and we can head out to this spot among others. If you are free any time during the week that works better b/c sometimes there is a lot of tourists. This road is always deserted tho!!

Ya I know theres a station there. I've been there once. I can do during the week sometime, and it'll give me a chance to use the gravel tires more.

[Galen]

^^ sweet, PM me with a day, Im free most of the week.

You to Pedro!

[thatguymike]

Awesome pics, awesome spot, awesome driving, overall awesomeness!!!!!!!!!

[T-Heineken]

^^ sweet, PM me with a day, Im free most of the week.

You to Pedro!

I wanna come!!!! That section looks incredible!

[thatguymike]

I wanna come!!!! That section looks incredible!

Ahhhhh ef it, I wanna come too!!!!!!! :lol:

[T-Heineken]

BBQ at Galen's!!!

But seriously...you guys wanna throw together a date we could all go up and have fun?

[sebhockey]

This might get out of hand, don't want to draw attention to ourselves by having too many.

[Galen]

meh, its pretty remote. there is really no reason for any authority to ever come down. Lets get a date together and we can BBQ and Rally!!

[sebhockey]

Too bad I can't do this week, tomorrow is my last day off till the weekend. Maybe next week.

[Galen]

Sweet, next week works for me as long as it is before Thursday.

[Galen]

Would wendsday work for everyone? I know its just 1 week from now but its really only an hour drive at most..

Wendsday the 22nd (I think)

[Galen]

Anyone going to take me up on this or am i going alone again?

[Azewaldo]

Sounds interesting, but Wed is a no-no for me. Mon or Tue would work, though.

[Galen]

are you talking about this week or next week? Tuesday (tomorrow) would work if it was later in the day, say like 2pm and on.

[Azewaldo]

I mean in general, because of my work schedule. I don't think I can do tomorrow, but I might be able to do next week. If everyone else can do tomorrow, I will try to head up. But, I work Wed so I would have to head back at about 7pm or so.

[Galen]

^^^its lookin like next week. ill make a thread in the norcal meets section.

[Galen]

Ordered a Momo Mod 7 Steering wheel and Momo hub a few days ago, should be here in the next few days!

Mod 7:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/t_17580_01.jpg

Hub:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/MOMOHUB.jpg

Im super pumped!!!

Also, I got my tax return (oh sweet glory!!) and am either going to buy the Ground control coil kit with KYB AGX OR Safedrives.com racecar in a box (autopower 6pt rollcage, FIA aproved seat, 5pt belts, and rollcage padding)


!!!!!:muhaha::eek::headbang:

[Galen]

I got the steering wheel put on. will post pics asap!

alsoooo, just made a big buy with my buddies at SafeDrives.com (http://www.safedrives.com)

[Galen]

hmmm, wonder what this will mount to?...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4496.jpg


and what i will put this rollcage padding onto...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4498.jpg


guess we will have to wait 3-5 weeks to see!!:D

here are a few more pics:http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4497.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4500.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4501.jpg


oooooh, and here are some crappy pics of my Momo Mod 7 on the car.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4502.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4505.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_4504.jpg

[strat]

lookin good!!! i'm jealous of the autopower goodies that you'll be receiving soon!!

[Galen]

I went over to LIC Motorsports (http://licmotorsports.com) In Novoto, CA. These guys are awesome! Its like a toy store for subies! I picked up a set of Group N motor mounts and a Group N tranny mount to stiffen stuff up a bit:p.

Here are the mounts in the box:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_6938.jpg

Taking the old ones off:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_6939.jpg

The diffrance between the two:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_6940.jpg

Swapping the nuts needed to keep the plate on:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_6943.jpg

Ran into a bit of trouble with the vice...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_6944.jpg

New mounts in:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_6945.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_6946.jpg

New tranny mount:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_6947.jpg



:mrgreen:

still waiting on FedEx Freight for my other goodies.

[409industries]

Whatever rollcage padding ends up on is usually pretty sweet!

[Not All There]

x2! good luck with it when it comes man, nice purchases!

[Galen]

hopfully by the time Vellejo RallyX comes around ill have the cage in, and have a nice set of suspension! **crossing fingers**

[Galen]

Thats right, the best combo known to man. I picked up Diff. locking bolts, Diff. bushings and steering bushings from LIC MOTORSPORTS (http://licmotorsports.com).

Enjoy!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6939.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6938.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6941.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6943.jpg

also emptied out my little dirt collection that i had going in my rear skid plate.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6940.jpg

[Azewaldo]

also emptied out my little dirt collection that i had going in my rear skid plate.
:shock: I wonder if mine looks like that!!!

[Galen]

^ if you look closley, there is dirt from santa barbara, ridgecrest and pismo beach.

[PONCH]

i should have bought one of those

[Safe Drives]

Nice Chicken.

=-p


Thanks again for the orders Galen.

[Galen]

^^ no problem. ill be ordering another seat, harness and bracket but i ran out of $$. heh. soon though.

[409industries]

woot for FUNCTIONAL mods! How much did the group N mounts run at LIC?

I have the whiteline SR bushings too and theyre great. Should look into getting those diff bushings and lock bolts.

[Galen]

all together it was $122 with tax. $40 for lock down bolts, $35 for SR bushings and $35 for diff. bushings.

Group N mounts ran something like $280ish (i think, dont hold me to that)

The lock down bolts and Diff. bushings make a "night and day" difference. i would venture to say that they are the best thing i have done to the car so far. definitally the best bang for buck hands down.

[Galen]

Spot reserved for cage install.

man, my car is hard to get in and out of now! time for a quick release hub.

[newbie101]

man, my car is hard to get in and out of now! time for a quick release hub.


i feel you... it gets easier... but quick release would help so much

[Galen]

yup, a lot has happened since i had a good update. for starters the car has a cage:mrgreen:. I took out the back seats and seat belts and all the trunk lining shazz. Than I dry iced the back seat and trunk to remove the sound deadening. than i realized i had a huge hole from my back seat through to my trunk! the solution? I had a aluminum plate made, and think it turned out quite well! Also, i got board and gave my car just a bit more rally flare by replacing the small rear tow strap with a large one.

here are the pics!

Cage:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_7075.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_7079.jpg

Seat:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_7080.jpg

Trunk/Divider Plate:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_7081.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_7082.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_7083.jpg

Strap:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_7077.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_7078.jpg

Woot! I love updating this thing!

[Galen]

Clutch just went out and took the flywheel with it. just ordered a ACT clutch and lightened flywheel. updates to come in a week.

(hope my tranny can take it... no more dumping the clutch :p )

[munozppk]

how the hell do you leave the e-brake on when the button is held down?

[Galen]

look closer young grasshopper, the ziptie is scooted out of the way.

[munozppk]

ah... but of course.

[Not All There]

that will be a good rallyx cage. Big step since the last post.

[Galen]

^^ that was my plan. i took a reality check and realized that there was no way that i could afford stage rally any time in the remote future so i spent less for something that suits my needs. it feels good to get some work done. i cant wait to have my clutch and flywheel in, should make a big difference.

hows the panda doin?

[dppaladino]

Clutch just went out and took the flywheel with it. just ordered a ACT clutch and lightened flywheel. updates to come in a week.

(hope my tranny can take it... no more dumping the clutch :p )

that sucks! vallejo must have killed it. Get the Exedy LWF. I am running it in my rs and it makes an amazing power difference (for an NA RS). Some people complain about CEL's, but i never had a problem.

[Galen]

^^ im pretty sure thats what ima get. it sucks it went out but its cool to upgrade. besides, this one had 115K on it... id say i got my fair usage out of it :p

hell, my CEL is already on for some BS emissions valve thingy so i wont even notice!

[Galen]

Got the ACT clutch and 12lb flywheel in! man, the flywheel REALLY makes a difference! The car revs like its a motor cycle now! way better pick up too :p big thanks to licmotorsports.com (http://licmotorsports.com/) for getting it done fast.

[Tim.Flat4]

It's really cool to see your car transform with your experience, very relatable. Keep up the good work man!

[Safe Drives]

Sweet, I love it!

[Galen]

Lookin good! Now you just need some rally tires FTW!! Hope to see ya out and about when the wagons up and running again.

Only took me about a year. lol

WOOT! I managed to snag a set of Speedline Corse for one hell of a deal with brand new all season tires on them!! Finally a set of 15 inch wheels, R4 is more and more fesible (still need tires).

Anyway, im super excited!:p

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_7098.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_7091.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_7084.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_7085.jpg

[Galen]

beefy all season tires will go as soon as i have the $$ for rally tires.

[Galen]

In an attempt to get intake temps. down i went and routed some 3" piping from a vent in the front bumper to some intake piping I already had. This all goes to the intake box with a drop in K&N filter. I can feel a difference between the hot engine temps. and the ambient air temps.

said and done this cost me $13.79 and i even ended up with 10' of piping. All items were bought at Home Depot.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8267.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8269.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8270.jpg

It took a bit of melting and molding to get the plastic in the right shape but isnt to hard if you take your time. All I used was a lighter and my hands.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8273.jpg



As for water concerns, water would have to travel up, around and through the filter. im not to worried. if im planning on doing a huge water crossing ill probably just unhook it to be on the safe side.

[sebhockey]

When you gonna man up and get some rally tires for your speedlines?

[Galen]

when im less of a poor college student!! haha, ASAP. I hope my the end of October at the latest.

[Galen]

Well I just went and bought a new tow strap. ill be putting it on later. I also got a new set of floor mats to replace the really sh**ty ones i have right now. will post pics of these really unexciting mods later.

[Galen]

whelp, the car took a pretty big hit at Antioch 1, blowing out the caster bushing. by friday i should have her back.


oh, did i mention she will be sporting WRX brakes, Axis pads and SS brake lines too?

:headbang::mrgreen:

[impreza_GC8]

Just read this whole thread, great car. I really like that intake piping. I get some hot underhood temps at times, I might try to rig up something similar.
Great car, sometimes I wish I could take my RS on gravel.

[I Like It Sideways]

Yay for sweet floor mats!!
And what happened that the caster bushings got knocked out??

[Galen]

Antioch 1 happened. lol, i went through a huge hole a bit to fast i guess. it blew the sidewall out of the tire, knocked the alignment way off and as mentioned, blew the caster bushing.

Tomorrow night I will be starting the brake conversion. will post pics of the progress (and the hole in my tire!!)

EDIT: just found out that my VLSD is on its way out too :unamused:. Just another excuse to upgrade though.:mrgreen:

[Galen]

I got my car back from LIC today (Thanks Adam and Noah for hooking me up). They gave me a killer deal on:

-WRX rotors and calipers.
-SS brake lines.
-Axis front and rear pads.
-Whiteline anti-lift kit (race)


LIC did the anti-lift kit install and a new alignment. Here is what I did when I got it back!


large and in charge!
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_8294.jpg

front right:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_8295.jpg

my brother hard at work:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_8296.jpg

what a mess...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_8297.jpg

actually getting something done:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_8302.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_8303.jpg

BOO!
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_8307.jpg

Music for the night:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_8308.jpg

Storage:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_8304.jpg


Brake pads go on tomorrow and im all done. The car feels amazing with the solid whiteline anti-lift kit. I still cant really drive it to much due to the VLSD being on its last leg. Anyone have a doner??;)

[sebhockey]

Double check clearance with your rally wheels and new brakes before running them. I've heard these particular rear calipers may have to be shaved/grinded a little bit with these wheels. Jamie knows better than I do though as she uses this same setup, stock WRX brakes and Speedlines.

[Galen]

will do. i was wondering about that. time for a air grinder. lol. not like ill be driving it for awhile with the diff the way it is.

[Galen]

Well I got all the pads on, now all I need to do is bleed the lines. I also shot a few photos of the new solid camber mounts.


Back:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8312.jpg

Front:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8313.jpg

Mounts:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8314.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8315.jpg

[dppaladino]

nice work man. Have you thought about doing the rear Legacy rotor swap? You won't be disapointed with the WRX brakes. I have the same setup with Leg brakes in the rear and EBC Green pads.

Oh and the wheels look badass BTW

[Galen]

I would, but I think my brakes are good enough (for now:D). ill see, im going to get them bled today b/c my pedal feels a bit spongy.

[Galen]

Yup, Iv been helping my brother out to get his turbo Miata all finished up. today we got the ECU in, the FSB back in and the Mazdaspeed LSD all put together. here is what it looks like as of now!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8316.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8320.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8323.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8325.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8326.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8327.jpg


This thing is going to be scarry on the track IMO:p:p

[Galen]

Well it was time for an attitude adjustment on the RS. I wanted to free up some flow, and really let that boxer rumble out:headbang:.

Out with the old:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8470.jpg


In with the new:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8471.jpg


Random Pics because im excited:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8474.jpg
.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8477.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8479.jpg
.
Stealth mode (aka rattle caned black)
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8484.jpg

.

.
This thing is LOUD! Its pretty sweet, it pops and crackles all over and sounds freckin sweet! It isnt illegal for smog, so lets hope I dont get pulled over for being right on the edge of the 93db limit.:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

EDIT: Added a resonater to get rid of raspiness. sounds even better now and still cracks and popples when you let off.

[Galen]

Winter is here, and so are my mud flaps!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8491.jpg
.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8492.jpg
.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8494.jpg
.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8500.jpg

IKEA FTW!!

There are fronts too, i was just stupid and forgot to take a picture.

[rllyrckt]

looks great and do you have a vid/sound of the exhaust with a resonator, i cant wait to hear it!!!

[Galen]

Thanks!

I have a sound clip, just no cable to get it on my computer.

[rllyrckt]

sweet cant wait to hear it!!!

[scootfd3s]

wait wait.. you have a LIFT in your garage?! and a First gen MINI!?!!?!?! are you a millionaire or something? damn man. MINI FTMTW man.. sweet flaps btw.

[wrxisthebest]

yah, im looking at the ones on boxer4racig.com and its like $360 or $270 for a straight pipe with an O2 spacer... i worried that the straight pipe might be really loud (and i dont want to get pulled over for it)
hahahahahahahahahahaaahahaha.. u worried about sound!!

[scootfd3s]

Galen. any pictures of the pipe off? Did you buy a flang or did you cut the flang from the stock exaust and slap it on that Pipe. or Did you purchase a whole new flang... ORRRR is it welded in there.

[Galen]

Its all welded. its one piece from the CAT back.

[MConte05]

Dammit Galen.... I am *this* close to buying the stuff I need to make this setup, but I need to hear it first! There is no one on youtube with anything kinda similar to it...

[Galen]

you wont be disappointed ;) thats all I have to offer right now. I want to straight pipe mine to shoot some flames and stuff... but probably wont b/c of emissions.

[wrxisthebest]

**** emissions... i spit flames!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXTDtgrqF3E

[Galen]

...and i said, "ok sure" :mrgreen:.

Four Hella 500ff's with a home made bar. Inspired by Blixx, modified to fit four lights and aluminum supports added in the middle to keep it strong. This thing has no wiggle or shaking.

I will take more detailed photos when it is light out and not raining :-x.

On with the good stuff:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8503.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8502.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8506.jpg
.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8507.jpg
.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8508.jpg
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The two switches that turn them on and off:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_8509.jpg

[Azewaldo]

Slick lightbar setup.

[409industries]

grills? we don need no stinkin' grills....

[Galen]

Its franken-beast!!! haha, I tried to see if I could modify it to fit... lets just say I gave up very quickly.

[Galen]

A few onboard videos from a lake bed:

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

and this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsRLFKev9Ho

[Galen]

Im just waiting for them to dry so that I can take off the backing ;)

Thanks Redline Rally! More pics. to come.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9059.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9065.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9061.jpg

[geekmonster]

where did you get the eat,sleep,rally sticker?

[Galen]

Redline Rally! (Just like nearly every vinyl on my car)

Thanks guys! More pics to come when I get the backings off :)

[I Like It Sideways]

The lightbar looks great!

Any more detailed shots of how it's mounted?

[Galen]

The lightbar looks great!

Any more detailed shots of how it's mounted?


Yeah, Ill grab some for you while im out finishing up my vinyl.

[Galen]

The top right coroner was clean, but when I sprayed the windshield with water, some dirt got on the sticky part of the vinyl. any suggestions?
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9078.jpg
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There is a very small gap right at the trim, anyway of eliminating that? Heat gun maybe?
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9080.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9081.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9099.jpg

[Galen]

Here are some detailed shots of the lightbar:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9104.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9105.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9106.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9108.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9109.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9113.jpg

.
I decided not to cut my bumper, and just used a few spacers instead. This worked just fine because of all the extra support from the two aluminum supports.

[Galen]

Look what she got me for my birthday!! It was back ordered, but finally got here! I opend my door today and was like, WTF is this? Opened it up and found this bad boy! My car is going to be such a RallyX whore!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9125.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9127.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9129.jpg
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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_9130.jpg

Now I just gotta figure out how to run the lines :roll:

[geekmonster]

does your girlfriend have a hot sister of equal or greater coolness that needs a boyfriend?????

[Not All There]

Nice! cars looking great man

[I Like It Sideways]

WICKED! Excellent investment.

Just don't asplode your center diff!

Here is a good thread on hydraulic e-brakes (http://dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=750&highlight=hydraulic+e-brake)

[MyNikonLens]

I Figured that I have been here for awhile, and have done enough mods/events to start a journal:mrgreen:.

MODS TO DATE:

Footwork:
-STi sway bars
-Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
-Whiteline Rear Diff. Bushings
-Whiteline Rear Diff. Lock Bolts
-Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit (Solid Camber Bushings)
-Group N Motor Mounts
-Group N Tranny Mount

Wheels:
-Speedline Corse

Engine:
-Pullys
-K&N drop in filter
-Custom Ram Air Intake
-Borla headers
-Custom made exhaust, 2.5in.
-No muffler, ALL PIPE!
-Eliminated intake silencer
-ACT Clutch
-12lb Flywheel

Stopping:
-WRX Calipers
-WRX Rotors
-Axis Pads
-Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Weight:
-Gutted Back Seat
-Gutted Trunk
-Sound Deadening Removed

Protection:
-Primative Ultra Armor
-Truck bed lined wheel wells
-IKEA Mud Flaps
-Tow straps
-Autopower 6pt Roll Cage
-FIA Roll Cage padding
-G-Force 5pt Harness

Exterior:
-Redlinerally.com Name/Country decals
-Redlinerally.com Number Panels
-Redlinerally.com Tow Hook Arrows
-Redlinerally.com Window Banner
-Dirtyimpreza.com stickers (x3)
-Tinted windows
-Hella supertones (or whatever they are called)
-Safty light (rally flare FTW)
-Four Hella 500ff's

Interior:
-Momo Mod 7
-OMP Racing Seat
-Aluminum Trunk/Cabin Divider

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I bought my Silver 2.5RS in September of 2007. It was pretty much stock with the exception of:

-Pullys
-Short Shifter

It had 90xxx miles on it and had been serviced (and documented) well.

Shortly after buying the RS I moved to Santa Barbara for school, this is where the fun starts!

I went to Rabbit Lake with SoCal Evo, and was addicted!!!:eek::eek:

Here are some pics:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6266.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6282.jpg
And, it wouldnt be off roading if something didnt break!! This is my first ever de-beed!!
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6296.jpg

Than I went back again! but it was the same :unamused:, not enough subies!

Next, I went to El Mirage with Lorenkb and some others and had my first taste of RallyX

Here is a pic. (i know... its small):

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/signature.jpg

AFTER THIS I KNEW I WAS HOOKED!! Also, my primative Ultra Armor came in!! this was the first real mod for me.

Shortly after this I went to Thundercross4, it was a blast and i didnt do half bad (not half good either). Sorry, no pics.

Came back to SoCal and hit the slopes!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6491.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6498.jpg

Than i ordered Borla Headers and a SNELL aproved helmet for Ridgecrest 2008.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/IMG_6328-1.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_6707.jpg

At some point between that, and heading down to Ridgecrest I got dirty...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_6005.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/_MG_5996.jpg

Went to Ridgecrest and got 4th, here are some Pics:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/2259383931_53fe9a9ebf.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/2259385361_e0a47d000f.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/2259446909_19ed8d9028.jpg

Got dirty again...:lol:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/car/_MG_2500.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/ghuntsman/car/_MG_2502.jpg

This pretty much brings us up to date. I was just out at PCII and had fun (I have no idea how i did), but who cares when you hang out with a bounch of people who love something as much as you do!


those are beautiful pictures. are those in California? where are they? i would love to go.

[Galen]

first three are at a dry lake bed in socal called rabbit lake. Than there are a few from big bear (snow shots) and the last ones are all from around the santa barbara area.

BTW, Nice to see you joined DI mynikonlense!! we are all pic whores on here!!

[Galen]

THE RS HAS BEEN REPLACED

Dont worry, im not going anywhere :waving:

Anddddd, In theory my rs should still be on the boards ;).



**Leaves to start new member journal**

[SubieImpreza07]

im not gonna lie, i really wanna know what it is!! how could you not tell us what it is???

[Galen]

check the member journal for a new post :)

[MyNikonLens]

How dare you Galen?

[Galen]

Still goes fast off road which was all I ever did ;)

[MyNikonLens]

make sure you let me know about your next adventure. i will come out and take action shots and post them up.

[Galen]

Will do! March 1st is an Angels camp RallyX, but its pretty far away. Ill let you know when I head out though!

[MyNikonLens]

maybe i will get my impreza a bit dirty as well. i have been wanting to do something like that. my car is pretty setup for track though. not sure how it will handle in the dirt.

i just love the mud.. i used to do lots of bike riding in the mud and miss those days.

[Galen]

Sweet, we can just find a smooth dirt area so nothing breaks.