GC/GF mods

[s'ko]

Let's get this started right.

SUSPENSION
So my OBS originally had 6.5 inches of ground clearance. OBS struts will fit the GC/GF chassis and is an easy swap to get more clearance. Forester or Legacy Outback struts will get you the most lift.

I have Forester XT struts on my OBS. They are for the most part a direct bolt on for this chassis. I had to modify the rear shock towers to get em to fit. Here are before and after pics w/the strut lift. I got them cheap from a guy who installed STI struts on his Forester
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j208/boswan/StockOBS.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j208/boswan/liftedOBS.jpg

Scorpion has spring to get more ride height.
http://www.renickmotorsports.com/oscommerce/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1220

BRAKES
Most of the parts from WRXs and Legacy are a direct bolt on.

TIRES
With a strut lift, you can increased ground clearance with bigger tires. Interco makes super swampers that are 27 inches. Good for off roading, but they wear out quickly. Rally tires are great, but they also wear out quickly and they are hard to find and can be expensive.

ARMOR
There are a few companies that make armor,
here are some links
http://www.writerguy.com/primitive/skid.htm
http://www.rallyarmor.com/rally_skidplates/gc_skidplates.html

[Siper2]

Very nice! I'll just post my list from RS25 (my vBgarage):

Purchased May 31, 2000 at Tri-City Subaru, Somersworth, NH

Aspen White, sedan, 5-speed manual

FACTORY OPTIONS:
Extended armrest, Performance Gauge Pack (installed below CD deck), rear differential protector, Bosal/BroSpeed muffler/intermediate pipe, rear bumper strip protectors, front hood bug deflector, sunroof wind deflector

DEALER OPTION:
Light grey leather interior


STEREO:
Eclipse CD8053 passive CD tuner
Alpine MRV-F353 five-channel amplifier (in rear enclosure with sub)
Boston Acoustics RC61 front components (kick panels)
DEI HE-1062 rear coaxial speakers
Boston Acoustics Competitor 1000 subwoofer
Monster Cable

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS:
Dual cupholder from Subaru Legacy
Leather shift boot from www.ricks2k.com and Townsend Leather
Leather armrest cover from www.redlinegoods.com (black/red stitch)
Sparco pedals (mounted crooked )
Factory Compass Gauge Pack (in dash housing)
Trunk light added
Subaru carpeted trunk mat
Prodrive silver/silver shift knob (not using, currently)

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS:
2005 Subaru Legacy GT 17" wheels (summer)
Pirelli P-Zero Nero M&S tires - P215/45-R17
Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi - P205/50-R16 (winter, stock wheels)
STi Version 6 front grille
STi Version 6 rear spats (not installed just yet)
STi aero mudguards (also not yet installed)
RS coupe spoiler
painted OE sideskirts
22B front six-stars badge
Rumblesoft Racing oilpan underbody skidplate
Narva H4 headlamp bulbs, and backup bulbs from: www.danielsternlighting.com
Prodrive battery tiedown & oil cap
Prodrive P1 foglight covers, not installed

PERFORMANCE:
Kartboy short shifter & linkage bushings
Kartboy exhaust hangars
Kartboy front droplink inserts
STi Version 5/6 struts and springs
STi Group N engine and transmission mounts
STi Group N engine pitch mount
Exedy Sport clutch
Whiteline 18-22mm adjustable rear swaybar (very rusted)
2004 WRX (OE) rear swaybar mounts
Whiteline front strut tower brace
Whiteline steering rack bushings
PDM-Racing cold air intake
K&N drop-in air filter replacement
Stromung midpipe, resonated, cut/welded to WRX axleback piping
Bosal Brospeed ProSport generic muffler
OE WRX front brake rotor conversion (from 10.7" to 11.4")
OE Legacy "H-6" rear brake rotor conversion (from 10.3" to 11.3")
Porterfield R4-S front pads, parts store cheap rear pads


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PLANNED:

Hawk HPS brake pads (all four corners)
G2 black caliper paint (have the kit in my garage!)
***USDM 2003-2005 WRX EJ20 engine swap by Summer 2007!***
Prodrive axleback exhaust (2.5") & resonated midpipe
Prodrive P1 driving light kit from www.garagetuning.com
STi Group N strut top hat mounts
FHI/Subaru 20mm rear swaybar
Prodrive WR suspension
GC WRX aluminum hood swap
Primitive Racing radiator baffle
Install STi rear bumper spats and aero mudguard kit (already owned)
Purchase STi Version 6 front bumper lip spoiler
STi Version 6 steering wheel
Swap rear swaybar for FHI/Subaru/STi solid 20mm version
WRX pedal covers
Kartboy rear swaybar droplinks
Kartboy rear shifter linkage bushings
New or better interior carpet
OE air filtration kit
Mild window tint within PA regulations

**Repaint! Probably Aspen White 51E, with pearl effect added**



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/Siper2/Subaru%20Impreza/DSC00161.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/Siper2/Subaru%20Impreza/DSC00163.jpg

-Chris

[Siper2]

ARMOR
There are a few companies that make armor,
here are some links
http://www.writerguy.com/primitive/skid.htm
http://www.rallyarmor.com/rally_skidplates/gc_skidplates.html

Oh, one more thing.

http://rumblesoftracing.com/

There's another source for skidplates, though I don't know if he's up and running just yet. That's run by http://rallynotes.com which is Kris Marciniak, aka webkris, the founder of NESIC. He now lives in CA and rallies his Neon.

My skidplate is from Kris, bought it in 2000. He did a run of them back then and a little later, but stopped doing it for a while.

[HondaH8er]

My mod list is pretty small.

Suspension:

20mm rear sway bar


Interior:

Autometer dual gauge pod on a-pillar
ScanGaugeII mounted where dash cup holder was


Transmission:

Short-throw shifter


Exterior:

JDM red/clear tails
Clear sidesmarkers
Clear corners
Tinted bumper blinkers
Mesh fog covers
RB5 rear wing


Engine:

AVO turbo kit
PP6 piggyback


Exhaust:

High-flow cat (part of turbo kit)
Stromung dual-tip axle-back



Short list, but it all works together plenty well. Fast in the straight, corners great, and comes out of the corners like a pissed-off wombat. Need to try to reinstall my front strut tower bar, not sure if it will fit with the top mount intercooler.

[409industries]

That white GC looks awesome. Keep us posted on its progress...

[RoadRunner]

...comes out of the corners like a pissed-off wombat.

lol... That's an interesting way to describe it.

[I Like It Sideways]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j208/boswan/liftedOBS.jpg



That lift is amazing. I thought my GC was lifted a good amount until i saw this. Nice work!!

And I can vouch for the Rally Armor products. I have mudflaps and their skidplate. Both have put up with a good amount of abuse. The mud flaps have lasted over a year now through many rallyx's and brisk gravel road driving.

[s'ko]

Thanks.

It's just Forester XT struts.

The front was a direct swap, the rear had some issues with the top hats not working. I had to oblong outer bolt.

I am still trying to resolve some issues with my swap bars and end links. They are pretty maxed out with the stock ones. I get this nasty clunking sometimes when I turn.

BTW wish me luck this weekend at the Johnson Valley Rally Cross.

BW

[Salvator Rizzo]

wow nice white gc. here is mine as it stands now. i need some mudflaps though, the last time i took it off road, it got some paint damage on the bottom of the doors.
right now the car is not functioning, needs a new starter

Car: 1998 2.5RS coupe in Rally Blue Pearl (128k miles)

mods:

Engine:
K & N external intake

Suspension/handling:
Kyb AGX's
Unkown F+R Strut Tower Braces
Unkown F+R Sway Bars (possibly cusco)

Interior:
Kartboy Shift knob
Pioneer Sound System + JVC headunit

Exterior:
99-01 RS front bumper
Ver. 5 Sti replica spoiler
DIY Blackened Headlights
JDM Taillights

Exhaust:
06 Sti exhaust (cat + axelback) no resonator

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/shankskank/25%20RS/y1.jpg

[Hondaslayer]

My lifted 95 OBS

Mods:

2004 Forester struts
2004 Forester springs
2004 Forester front strut mounts
1991 Legacy turbo rear mounts

Does 250,000 miles count as a mod?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/Hondaslayer/Lilred.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/Hondaslayer/2004_0101CrossSport0001.jpg


1994 Impreza L Brighton

AWD conversion
1991 Legacy turbo engine
TD04 turbocharger
Forester XT intercooler
I think I have the 1992 Legacy wagon trans with the 4.44 ratio in it right now
Gutted, getting ready for a cage
Pirelli gravel tyres mounted on Legacy alloy wheels

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/Hondaslayer/2006_1231CrossSport0056.jpg



Just a 340hp 385lbft Forester......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/Hondaslayer/crop2.jpg

Mod list too long, basically every part that STi makes, and then some.

Wifes car (before I started modding it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/Hondaslayer/2006_1231CrossSport0044.jpg

Cleared corners
JDM grille
Cherry wood grain dash

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/Hondaslayer/2006_1231CrossSport0056.jpg

[subyspawn]

nice asortment of subies...

[I Like It Sideways]

your list of subaru's and modifications is...amazing to say the least.
With a cage, what will your plans be with the brighton? I'd love to see more of it!!

and the forester... thats hott.

[Salvator Rizzo]

i like all of your cars

do you know what kind of hp the L is putting out with the legacy engine?

[Hondaslayer]

your list of subaru's and modifications is...amazing to say the least.
With a cage, what will your plans be with the brighton? I'd love to see more of it!!

and the forester... thats hott.

Thanks,

The Brighton is for Rallycross / Ice racing


nice asortment of subies...

Thanks

i like all of your cars

do you know what kind of hp the L is putting out with the legacy engine?

I have not dyno'd it, I would guess between 190 and 200 hp (crank) and probably a bit more torque. It is about as fast as a stock WRX but with much less lag.

[Orion]

Too bad the driver holds all of them back..... :P

[Hondaslayer]

I take it you missed the last rallycross of the season where I ran 2nd fastest in M4 in Matts swapped RS.......

:D

[Orion]

everyone gets lucky once in a while! :lol:

my GM6 will be getting lots of work done starting tomorrow. i don't know when it will be ready though. i know the Mar 17 WOR and Det events are out of the question and it looks like i'll miss the first Nat Series event in Nashville on Mar 31 also.

[Orion]

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/orionf/GCRS001.jpg

update on what's being done starting this weekend....

Engine:
complete tear down and rebuild with fresh gaskets, timing belt, tensioners, oil pump, water pump, etc. after 99.2K it's needing a lot of TLC
OBX EL header - jethot coated
I-Speed SRS-20 Reflash
Already installed: Injen CAI, Stromung dual tip exhaust

Suspension:
02-03 GD KYB AGX's
04 STI springs
GC Grp N tophats
lots of bushings - mixture of Urethane and STi

Brakes:
SS lines
Carbotech Bobcat front pads and something more aggressive for the rear (looking into Porterfields also)

Transmission:
ACT HD pressure plate and clutch
Fidanza Flywheel
OBX front LSD
STI mounts and Whiteline bushings

[Hondaslayer]

Sounds like a good bit of work.


I'll be out there next weekend with the lifted red beasty, you gonna be there?

[Orion]

nope. if i get dirty anywhere it will be in Dayton. the car will not be ready though. might have to call Budget or Enterprise.... :twisted:

[Storz]

I know its a different generation and all, but do the reflashes make a noticeable difference. Right now I have an aftermarket intake and am wondering if its worth it to invest in a reflash

[I Like It Sideways]

I can't give first hand experience, but I would also like to know
How is the SR20 map orion? That was next on my non-maintenance to-do list.

[Orion]

Storz - the AccessPort for the 05+ cars should be out in the near future. Check out SubieSport to see what it can do.

Elliot - I rode in a friend's 00 sedan while down in San Anotnio at the SCCA convention that has an SRS 20 map. We went out to dinner with 5 people in the car (4 of us easily over 200) and it pulled pretty darn hard. The car is the only Subie to trophy in DSP at the '06 Solo Nats. I was VERY impressed!

[Salvator Rizzo]

does anyone know what kind of whp a turbo'd L puts out? im not sure what turbo most L people use, maybe a VF39?

[Blix666]

2000 OBS

KYB AGX Struts
Magnaflow Muffler
Kartboy SS + bushings
iPD Front 22mm Sway Bar
Subaru 20mm Rear Sway Bar
Karboy Front and Rear Solid Endlinks
Cusco Rear Strut Brace
WRX Wheels Painted Graphite Metallic
Clear Corners
Smoke Sides
Hella 500 Driving Lights
Rallyarmor Flappage


http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/blix6six6/Wheels001.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/blix6six6/Wheels003.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/blix6six6/Wheels002.jpg

[Orion]

OBS' rock!

[albascoob]

Ben....bring the lifted OBS out to play! And get some rally tyres on that thing.

[M_anstrom]

Im almost ashamed to say my suby is bone stock... but I guess I get some credit for taking her out to the mud pits and keeping up with the trucks...lol

[Blix666]

don't be ashamed...every car starts out stock!

[409industries]

I have a completely bone stock GM... it just takes time and $!

[M_anstrom]

yea money is a big issue on that... being an 18 year old student with a 97' subaru and a 78 jeep cj7 I fully well now the cost of just maintnance...lol
also I haven't found much in the way of performance mods for my suby...

[Blix666]

also I haven't found much in the way of performance mods for my suby...

well, there's plenty of suspension goodies for ya. i stayed away from power-adders being that it's a NA 4. there's only so much you CAN do aside from just flat out strapping a turbo/intercooler on there. that's where the $$$ comes in. budget-wise there's plenty of suspension stuff available though.

[M_anstrom]

yea very true.. i'f I wanna go for power i've gotta 5.0 in my jeep.. that'll cover it ;)..lol too bad i've driven it once in the past 3 months.

[Amdot]

1998 DOHC RS coupe, black with stock gold five spokes.

interior:

Nothing

exterior:

Pink STi badge. (It adds 10 hp you know....at the WHEELS)

Performance:

4 into 1 headers:
high flow cat
Borla cat-back exhaust
2001 SOHC swap (got rid of that treacherous 1998 DOHC)
Street Cams
Ported and polished by yours truly
Arias 11:1 pistons

Don't ask why but I thought it would be cool to an NA build up instead of the usual WRX swap....plus it was a lot cheaper.

[Amdot]

oh AND the sweet AEM short ram intake....at least 50 hp gained from that bad boy....


no the engine i bought was lacking with the stock filter box other wise it would have been on there.

[Blix666]

sounds sweet...dyno #s?

[Amdot]

no idea...never had it dyno'd, i still need to tune it so it will happen when i have that done...and i don't plan on doing that untill i get better injectors, fuel pump, a set of pulleys and some engine management....so its gonna be a while.

[I Like It Sideways]

Have you looked into I-speed? they do reflashes... I plan getting a reflash from them...and I've heard nothing bad from others about them. Just an O2 cel I think is the worst problem people have had.

I-Speed USA (http://www.i-speed.us/programming/impreza-rs_ecu.shtml)

Here is the RS25.com (http://www.rs25.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34974&highlight=i-speed) thread about impressions. Its long, but there are other threads about it as well. Thought I'd throw that your way for a good afternoon's reading haha

[RS22b]

i will have to do this at some other point in time. Too tired to do it now.

06' Spec B w/5spd
05' LGT ltd w/auto
01' OBS w/5spd
99' LGT wagon w/5spd
95' LX coupe w/ver.6 RA ltd drivetrain
94' LS wagon w/auto

[dome24]

97 Brighton 2 Door 1.8L 5sp

Hella 500's w/100w PIAA bulbs
SilverStar Headlights
CF RS/OBS Style hood
Ebay Tails w/55w Reverse Lites
Clear Corners
Clear Side Markers

EJ22 swap
Short Shifter cut even shorter
Exedy OEM Clutch
Aluminum Crank Pully
Disconnected/Unbelted AC Pump
Stock Airbox w/ Deckplate mod
Oil Pan Heater (up here we pre heat the oil to keep it flowin when it gets cold)

Borla Headers, wrapped and sprayed
99LGT Cats and Muffler

99 Forrester Coils and GR2 Struts-3.5" lift
No Name Strut top bars
Rear Camber Bolts
205 55 16 Riken Raptors on
02 WRX Wheels Painted Graphite Grey
205 75 14 Glacier GRip Studds on
Stock Steelies also Graphite grey

Yakima Roof Rack w/ bike and ski attachment

Pioneer 7700 CD/MP3 Player
Phoenix Gold 5.25" Speakers in the doors
eBay Steering wheel

01 2.5 RS Coupe Spoiler
Rear Skid Plate

New Paint
Custom Plates "rubasu"
all the different parts make it a mixed up subaru :shootsself:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/dome24/Subaru/00800010.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/dome24/Subaru/misc26.jpg

[Dynapar]

^ nice looking car. you dont see a lifted coupe very often.

I have a '95 Impreza LX and an '84 Brat

Impreza:

Drivetrain:
Cone Filter
UR light weight pulley
Custom 1 7/8" headers
2nd cat delete
STi catback
V3 WRX 4eat Transmission

Brakes:
Stock

Suspension:
KYB AGX struts
V5 STi pink Springs
20mm RSB
STi Carbon front strut brace
unknown rear strut brace
Stock 15" alloys
195/60/R15 Potenza G009s
RS 6 spokes (gold)
205/50/R16 nokian Hakka RSis

Interior/Exterior:
V4 STi seats
WRX boost guage
Inovate XD-01 Wideband gauge (not connected)
RFX-9400 head unit
RE 10" sub
Hifonics Brutus 1000 Amp
RS hood
01 RS headlights
RS grille
Blacked out Subaru badge
"Dynapar" sticker
MNSubaru stickers (good for 5whp :-) )

Previous mods:
PnPed TD04 w/ GL wastegate acutator (5psi)
WRX TMIC
TXS RFL BOV
Legacy Turbo injectors
PP6
3" catback
Helix 3" bell mouth DP
Custom 2" uppipe
R1 Racing coilovers
Mad Dad EGT gauge

http://lh4.google.com/Dynapar/RxAy3SqilII/AAAAAAAAAJU/PQF6iuuFPnA/s800/IMG_5475.JPG


Brat:

Drivetrain:
New shifter bushings
Custom shift linkage connector

Brakes:
New(er) brake booster
New(er) brake fluid reservoir

Suspension:
3 different sized tires
1 red wheel

Interior/Exterior:
Carpet delete
Custom rear bumper

Previous Mods:
No exhaust

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[04.sti]

http://lh4.google.com/emailtilex/R5e0Chj2JZI/AAAAAAAAAy0/F6XI8MlqW5w/Picture%20or%20Video%20019.jpg?imgmax=800


ver.4 Front end
Whiteline Springs
Bilstein Struts
Euro Rear bumper
JDM WRX seats
Nardi wheel
Sti Midpipe
Magna Flow Muffler
STI LAT LINKS
ACT stage 2 clutch
11lb flywheel
future:
STI SWAP
OR :)
WRX SWAP


http://lh5.google.com/emailtilex/R5ez-xj2JTI/AAAAAAAAAyA/mjkCPMcjoP4/Picture%20or%20Video%20014.jpg?imgmax=800

[katnip]

2001 BRP RS Coupe

Exterior
Rockblocker fog light covers
clear corner signal lights
clear front markers
clear side markers
air vents painted black (was orange)
grille screen mod
front skid plate
Subaru rear skid plate
V5 wing
primitive front strut bar
trunkmonkey


Interior
Schroth 4 point harness
EGT gauge
Momo weighted shift knob
PLX M300 wideband O2 sensor
Momo pedal covers
wrx seats front and rear (when the rear is in)

Drive train
SAFC-II
Perrin lightweight pulley
Injen CAI
Greddy oil catch can
Hyperground system
Borla headers
Borla CAT back
Random Tech CAT
Painted assorted engine parts
Exeedy clutch and lightweight flywheel
Torque2 chip
subaru short shift

Suspension
KYB AGX adjustable struts
OBS srpings
Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar
Kartboy rear end-links
Kartboy solid front end-links

Brakes
Brembo slotted rotors
"Red Stuff" brake pads
Motul DOT brake fluid
Speed bleeders

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/kamoody/2001%20RS/HPIM0383.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/autokid90tsi/Stafford%20Springs%2001%2026%2027%2008/NERRally-xStaffordSprings012608509.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/autokid90tsi/Stafford%20Springs%2001%2026%2027%2008/NERRally-xStaffordSprings012608509.jpg)

[Blix666]

^frickin car is sexy

[Subie Gal]

my Rs... UPdated post as I've done loads of work the past few weeks.....

http://www.subiegal.com/thecars/imprezamain/2007imprezars/2subie-gal-impreza-rs-subaru-01.jpg

http://www.subiegal.com/thecars/imprezamain/2008imprezars/subaru-powder-coat-intake-impreza1.jpg

Modifications - 2001 2.5RS

Engine / Drivetrain
Ganzflow Air Intake - Powdercoated
K&N Air Filter
Custom 2.5" Catback Exhaust with Scoobysport backbox
Borla Headers (Heat-Wrapped)
STi/SPT Short Shifter
IMP Stainless Radiator Shroud
Grounding Mod
SPT Oil Cap
Prodrive Battery Tiedown

Suspension / Handling
IPD 19-23mm Adjustable Solid Rear Swaybar
IPD Alloy Swaybar End Links
IPD Alloy Heavy Duty Sway Bar Mounts
Primitive Racing Front Strut Bar
Pirelli P-Zero Nero Tires
1998 2.5RS Wheels, Powdercoated Black
McGard Black Spline-Drive Lug Nuts
STi FHI 4-Pot Front Calipers
STi FHI 2-pot Rear Calipers
EBC Redstuff Brake Pads Front and REar
EBC Ultimax BlackDash USR Slotted Rotors front and rear
Whiteline Group 4 Coilovers
STi GC8 Group-N Strut Top Mounts
STi GC8 Aluminum Control Arms
STi Group-N Transmission Mounts
STi Group-N Engine Mounts
TiC Aluminum Fender/Cowl Braces

Exterior
StonGard Light Headlamp Protection Kit
StonGard Paint Protection Kit
Prodrive P1 Fender Badges
Clear Bumper Turn Lenses
Smoked Side Marker Lenses
Custom 22B-Look Front Grille
DIY Yellow Oval Subaru Badge
Custom Front and REar RS Badges
Hella SuperTone Twin Horns, Painted Yellow
P1 Genuine Front Lip
Primitive Racing Alloy Rear Differential Protector
JDM STi Electric Folding Mirrors
JDM STi Aluminum Hood
JDM STi Rear Window and Wiper Assembly
JDM STi Rear Bumper Beam
JDM STi Rear Bumper
STi Version V/VI Rear Spats
STi Version V Aero Guards, Front and REar
STi Version V Clearance Assembly Lamps
STi Version V Tail Lamps
STi Euro-Spec Headlamp Washers / Squirters

Interior
Digital Performance Gauge Pack
Sparco Colour 350mm Steering Wheel
Daikei Hub Adaptor
Prodrive 6MT Black Shift Knob
Alpine CDA-9857 CD Player
Limo Tint in Rear, 20% Tint in Front
Armrest Extension
In-Car Pollen Filter
Custom Embroidered "Subie Gal" Trunk Mat
Glove Box Lamp Added
Brushed Aluminum Shift Emblem
Trunk Lamp Added
Stainless Steel "IMPREZA" Door Sills
WRX Pedals
WRX-Look Dead Pedal
2004 WRX Seats
Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers

few pix
rears
http://www.subiegal.com/thecars/imprezamain/subarutuning/2potbrakes/subaru-2pot-ebc-slotted-rotor-impreza-brake.jpg

fronts
http://www.subiegal.com/thecars/imprezamain/subarutuning/2potbrakes/subaru-4pot-ebc-slotted-rotor-impreza-brake.jpg



Jamie http://www.subiegal.com/subiegal-smilie.png (http://www.subiegal.com/)

[katnip]

I know, I forget what a clean GC should looks like. :lol2: Once I get my wheels back from TinCanMotorsports with their purdy new powdercoat, I will clean the beast up and post some pics. I wish mine was black:cry:

[Subie Gal]

I know, I forget what a clean GC should looks like. :lol2: Once I get my wheels back from TinCanMotorsports with their purdy new powdercoat, I will clean the beast up and post some pics. I wish mine was black:cry:


you sure about that?

black is a real bitch to take care of.... :roll:

trust me.

not fun... but sure looks good when it's clean

Jamie http://www.subiegal.com/subiegal-smilie.png (http://www.subiegal.com/)

[katnip]

good point, my BRP isn't much better and we already have 3 black vehicles!

but yours looks fine, might fine!

[not12listen]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/not12listen/subaru/P1010004.jpg

And there sits my 99RS the day I bought it.

Current mods:
fully rebuilt (to factory specs) ej253 stock engine
02-03 WRX rear sway bar
generic (and incredibly strong) rear strut brace
'simplified' intake (took out the fender portion of the intake)
braided steel brake lines
brembo front blank rotors (stock)
ebc green stuff front brake pads
brembo rear blank rotors (93 legacy gt rear brakes)
ebc red stuff rear brake pads (93 legacy gt rear brakes)
Spec stage 2 clutch

Future mods:
Injen intake (its sitting in a box in the other room)
torsen rear LSD
stock 99RS 5 spoke wheels (not the gold ones)
some better tires (current: BFG GForce Sport)
Bilstein PSS 9 coilovers
Group N bushing kit
Group N strut tops
Group N engine and transmission mounts
adjustable front strut tower brace
some brake pads that a bit more aggressive
larger rear brakes
Osram Silverstar headlights
Osram Nightbreaker foglights
custom 'joelspec' alignment :headbang:


that about covers it for my daily driver...

[katnip]

got my wheels back. had them powdercoated. the finish is a sandpaper like, rough finish. looks sooo nice. Antonio did an awesome job on them, they look way better than the rattle can job I had done to them!

pic doesn't do the color justice, it is darker than appears.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/kamoody/2001%20RS/HPIM0386.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/kamoody/2001%20RS/HPIM0383.jpg

[Blix666]

can't wait to see'em in person!

[katnip]

I had them on at Hebron, that's why I wanted to borrow a set of your black lug nuts. Didn't match as much as I'd like, tho. so still thinking on that

[eastcoast413]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c75/eastcoast413/DSCF1971.jpg

Drivetrain:
stock 98 JDM GF8 WRX (engine, trans, rear diff) front clip from fine line imports in CA.

Suspension:
AGX with wrx sprinks
some big rear sway bar thing

Brakes:
came with clip, same as RS I think.

Body:

lightweight bumpas in the front and back. custum light bar with hella 4000s ...I want more.
white spray paint
bondo

[JAN02000]

I have been lurking on this forum for quite some time, and it has been a nice resource for me as I've started making some mods.

99 EJ22 OBS w/ MT

Forester struts for a small lift.
Front and rear skids
Tractor lights mounted on pivots on the roof and fitted with 100 watt small aircraft use bulbs

I have some Hella Supertones and red RallyArmor flaps on the way. :headbang:

These are the only post-mod pictures that I have. It could be dirtier.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/JAN02000/Latewinterandspring2008027.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/JAN02000/Latewinterandspring2008025.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/JAN02000/Latewinterandspring2008024.jpg


So I have a couple questions for you folks who know more than I do. I'm thinking about adding a CAI/SRI. I understand that there can be problems with doing this to certain normally aspirated subys. How do I tell whether these problems will affect my car? Specifically, how do I know if I have a MAF sensor that would be problematic with a CAI? Sorry if these questions are stoooopid. :oops:

Any intake recommendations for my car given those concerns? My priorities are performance and price. I'm single and live in MT so it can be as loud as all heck. Any other recs for inexpensive performance mods for my OBS?

Thanks and I'll try to get some pics of her when she's muddier.

[rollo]

This is good stuff, you guys all have member journals, right? :)

[98obster]

nice OBS. my .02: keep an eye on the inner front boots-they stretch a little with the forester setup-you may as well order a couple empi's to keep on hand if the originals haven't blown yet.

Perrin Lightened crank pulley?
Cat back or axle back exhaust?
upgrade to stiffer rear sway bar and endlinks
upgrade front endlinks

as with my 98 obs (man, I like the 99 obs) the best performance mods are those that keep it running-so, regular maintenance and inspection and eventual replacement of items like ball joints and bushings etc.

I'd leave the intake stock-that's just me. unless you are going to do full 2.5 exhaust then the CAI won't do much.

I think the lift looks awesome-it's the best thing you could have done, in addition to the plate and protector. Hellas are the best-i love it when people jump.

I am so ready for winter...

[JAN02000]

Thanks for the tip on the boots. I'll keep an eye on 'em. And thanks for posting about the Forester strut lift on here. Your posts (and a couple other people's, I think) inspired me to go for it and I'm very satisfied with the results.

Any suggestions for which way to go with a budget exhaust system? Mine is completely stock right now, and I have friends with welding equipment and spare time. I'm sure that they could help make any fittings that might be weird if I were to go with a 2.5 system.

Also, those pictures in the snow are from the summer! Good ol' Montucky weather for ya.

[98obster]

budget would straight pipe-ha. seriously, I lucked out on a topspeed Pro 1 axleback (2.5 ") and had the flange work done at midas. the midpipe is original though. I haven't seen a lot for the GFs.

btw, I just scored all 4 corners off an 08 forester xt sports (about .4" higher than the 98-01 struts). seems the xt owners are all going to STi setups and the STi owners are going to coilovers-everybody wins. probably wait till next spring to put them on though-looking for some crossmember spacers (whatever those are).

[tsidreams]

You can get a 2.5" sti catback for about $90.
I streight piped mine (kind of, I don't have a mufler). It sounds good, still quiet due to all the cats and resignaters.
Free, with extra random parts.
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r191/Tsidreams/DSC00285.jpg

Mods: muffler delet (free), wrx wheels with tires ($75), RA mudflaps, Hella 500's ($90 for lights and materialls), Sti pink springs next week ($156 + shipping), rear sway bar next month ($160+ shipping).
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r191/Tsidreams/PeoriaCampingMexico311.jpg

[crazyED_ntc]

with your lift did you use the foresters struts and springs? or just the forester struts with the obs springs. It seems to me that your lift isnt as radical as others.

[crazyED_ntc]

I have been lurking on this forum for quite some time, and it has been a nice resource for me as I've started making some mods.

99 EJ22 OBS w/ MT

Forester struts for a small lift.
Front and rear skids
Tractor lights mounted on pivots on the roof and fitted with 100 watt small aircraft use bulbs

I have some Hella Supertones and red RallyArmor flaps on the way. :headbang:

These are the only post-mod pictures that I have. It could be dirtier.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/JAN02000/Latewinterandspring2008027.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/JAN02000/Latewinterandspring2008025.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/JAN02000/Latewinterandspring2008024.jpg


So I have a couple questions for you folks who know more than I do. I'm thinking about adding a CAI/SRI. I understand that there can be problems with doing this to certain normally aspirated subys. How do I tell whether these problems will affect my car? Specifically, how do I know if I have a MAF sensor that would be problematic with a CAI? Sorry if these questions are stoooopid. :oops:

Any intake recommendations for my car given those concerns? My priorities are performance and price. I'm single and live in MT so it can be as loud as all heck. Any other recs for inexpensive performance mods for my OBS?

Thanks and I'll try to get some pics of her when she's muddier.




with your lift did you use the foresters struts and springs? or just the forester struts with the obs springs. It seems to me that your lift isnt as radical as others. Thats what im looking for. Any camber issues?

[JAN02000]

I used the full Forester struts and springs, so the lift should be pretty similar to what others have gotten from that setup. The car might be sitting slightly lower in these pictures because I have a lot of junk in it from that weekend. I was even carrying a bunch of firewood in there.

I had the strut towers drilled out for the Forester tophats, which in hindsight was a mistake. I should've just swapped my stock tophats in. I think it should've worked. But I went to a shop for advice that didn't necessarily know what they were doing. Oh well, you live and you learn, I suppose.

I took the car to an alignment shop after I finished everything, and they said there was just a little bit of excess camber that they couldn't get rid of, but it's pretty darn close. I haven't noticed any uneven tire wear or anything. Rear camber bolts would easily fix this, and they're on my to do/to buy list.

[98obster]

I used the full Forester struts and springs, so the lift should be pretty similar to what others have gotten from that setup. The car might be sitting slightly lower in these pictures because I have a lot of junk in it from that weekend. I was even carrying a bunch of firewood in there.

I had the strut towers drilled out for the Forester tophats, which in hindsight was a mistake. I should've just swapped my stock tophats in. I think it should've worked. But I went to a shop for advice that didn't necessarily know what they were doing. Oh well, you live and you learn, I suppose.

I took the car to an alignment shop after I finished everything, and they said there was just a little bit of excess camber that they couldn't get rid of, but it's pretty darn close. I haven't noticed any uneven tire wear or anything. Rear camber bolts would easily fix this, and they're on my to do/to buy list.

sorry, can you share anymore about the shop you had do the work? what was your final rear camber? toe is okay? do you think a 1 degree bolt will fix it? how do you like it so far? pics?

[JAN02000]

Let me see if I can address these questions:

Firstly, I did the fronts myself. They bolted right up. When I moved on to the rears, I found that the pattern of the studs on the Forester tophat didn't quite match the OBS pattern that the strut tower was drilled for, and I couldn't figure out how to swap the mount out.

I took it to a shop called SunRunner out in Belgrade, MT. The drive out there, by the way, with mushy brakes and the car in wheelie mode, was quite an adventure. They have a reasonable shop rate and I had had positive experiences with them in the past. The guy there insisted that the tophat couldn't be swapped, and I had to work the next few days and was getting sick of having no wheels. So I just told him to drill out the mount on the top of the strut tower to make it fit. I sent him pictures from this site of someone else who had done it. The dude there was kind of a PITA. He took forever to do the work and he didn't want to be told how to do ANYthing. At least it was cheap.

At the time, I had no idea how to do my own alignment, though I've now read the stickied thread at NASIOC. I took the car to some random shop in town to have a 4-wheel alignment done. They said it all came out fine except I ended up with a little extra camber in the rear. Toe is perfect. It is so close that the alignment guys didn't seem at all concerned about it, and I didn't ask for the numbers since I was clueless about alignment at the time. I was just happy to have my car back. I haven't noticed an obvious negative effect on my handling or uneven tire wear, so I haven't been in a rush to drop $60 on camber bolts and do the alignment myself, but I bet that's all it would take to make it right.

As for pics - the white OBS on top of the page is mine with the Fozzie struts and springs, but it's sitting in soft dirt and is loaded down with hundreds of pounds of gear. Those pics are from a skiing/car camping trip to the Beartooth Highway last May. Chasing me through the muddy campground and up the slick highway was pretty tough for the other shuttle drivers. :)

I really enjoy the extra clearance that I get from the lift, as well as the look. It's subtle, but I do get some nice comments on it occasionally. Handling seems identical to stock, except perhaps with a touch more body roll under hard cornering, but I'm gonna fix that. :)

I have a 20 mm WRX rear swaybar coming in the mail along with a package of bushings, short throw shifter, and rear endlinks from KartBoy. I'm hoping to get that stuff on there before I enter the local autocross on October 5, so I'll take a few additional pictures of the car and I'll be certain to post them up, including some more detailed shots of the suspension setup.

[JAN02000]

One more thing: the place to get any sort of intake/exhaust or suspension work done in Bozeman is Tom's Alignment. He bent the pipe for my GanzFlow-style intake, he races his own drag cars, and he's got an amazing reputation. Now that I know what I'm doing, I would never go anywhere else.

[97impreza43]

Suspension:
20mm rear sway bar
Whiteline endlinks


Exterior:
Black sidesmarkers
Black corners
Tinted bumper blinkers
painted headlights


Engine:
K&N air filter


Exhaust:
muffler cut off, pipe welded in, and Hooker resonated tip

[subaru_kid]

00 OBS
KYB GR-2
21mm rear swaybar(adjustable)
23mm front swaybar
Group N engine,tranny mounts
Fidanza short throw
Custom Short ram air intake
few other goodies
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g461/figginsjr/Scooby004.jpg[IMG]http://http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g461/figginsjr/Scooby004.jpg

[Xanicron]

Mine is clearly the most offroad oriented out of all the ones this thread.

1994 Impreza GC8 (for sale)
- Stock EJ20G
- HKS SRI
- HKS Turbo timer
- 3'' catback exhaust
- Lowered aprox 1.5"
- 16x7 Wedssports
- Momo wheel for maximum performance while driving to work

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