DirtyImpreza Project RS (Prep for Prescott Rally Mode)

[409industries]

This thread will be used to document the progress of the DirtyImpreza RS rally car.

Recent Video Clip:


Recent Still Pic:


Recent Action Pic:


Purchased: 7/16/07

Table of Contents:
7/17/2007 - Sticker Removal
7/21/2007 - Applied DirtyImpreza Decals
7/27/2007 - Trunk Stripping
7/28/2007 - O2 Sensor Fix
8/02/2007 - Knock Sensor Fix
8/02/2007 - Trunk Sound Dampening Removal
8/09/2007 - Hood Vent Cover Removal
8/11/2007 - Rear Cabin Stripping
8/16/2007 - Cabin Carpeting / Console Removal
8/20/2007 - Cabin Sound Dampening Removal
8/25/2007 - Rear Seat / Rear Dash Dampening Removal
9/02/2007 - Trunk / OEM Wing Debadging
10/27/2007 - RallyArmor 3/16 Front Skidplate Install
11/14/2007 - Team Dynamics ProRally1 Wheels
11/25/2007 - Soltek HID Install (First Position)
12/18/2007 - DirtyImpreza Windshield Banners
12/28/2007 - OEM Stereo / Front Speaker Removal
1/9/2008 - First Time In The Dirt / Punctured Oil Pan
1/16/2008 - Repairs Planned
1/19/2008 - AUX HID Light Wiring
1/22/2008 - Jackson Rally Main Lightbar Installed
1/25/2008 - Emergency Rally Spill Kit
1/28/2008 - Sparco 6 Point HANS Compatible Harnesses
2/2/2008 - Clutch / Flywheel Replacement
2/13/2008 - Gorilla Acorn Bulge Black 3/4" HEX (19mm) Lugnuts
2/24/2008 - Custom OEM HID Brackets
3/28/2008 - RA Roof Vent Delivered
5/1/2008 - Second RS Purchase
5/10/2008 - Second GC Gutting / Stripping
5/20/2008 - Windows Pulled / Trunk Removed
6/11/2008 - Doors Removed / Scraping / Coilovers Arrive
6/18/2008 - Dashboard Removed / Airbags Out
6/26/2008 - Seam Welding Prep
7/2/2008 - B pillar Plates
7/8/2008 - A/C and Cruise Control Removed
7/19/2008 - Rally Tires Mounted
8/27/2008 - Trunk Seam Prep / Coilovers Installed
9/15/2008 - Main Cage Bars Bent and Tacked In
9/17/2008 - More Cage Bars Fitted / Top Of Cage Welded
9/24/2008 - More Cage Work
9/25/2008 - More Cage Progress - Motor Pulled
9/28/2008 - B Pillar X Welded
10/9/2008 - Front Strut Plates and Bracing / A Pillar Gussets
10/14/2008 - A Pillar to Front strut tubes / Interior Seam Welding
10/23/2008 - Transmission Pulled / Underbody Seam Welding Prep
10/26/2008 - Doorbar X's / A Pillar Reinforcement Bar
10/27/2008 - Final Underbody Seam Prep / OEM brakelines removed
11/6/2008 - Jackson Rally Rollcage Install Complete / Seam Welding Complete
11/30/2008 - Safety Equipment from Safe Drives
12/2/2008 - Engine Bay Cleaned and Degreased
12/10/2008 - Roll Cage / Engine Bay / Cabin / Trunk Painting Complete
12/22/2008 - Old RS to New RS Everything Swap
1/27/2009 - Cage Film / Odds and Ends Things
2/15/2009 - Quick Release Steering Wheel Install
3/5/2009 - Valve Adjustment / Header Stud Repair
3/7/2009 - Project Rally RS's First Time in the Dirt
3/15/2009 - RS Trunk Debadged
3/18/2009 - Logbook Issued
3/25/2009 - Axle / Torn CV Replaced
3/29/2009 - Painted A Pillar Support Bar
4/3/2009 - Vinyl Graphics Installed
4/4/2009 - RA Roof Vent Installed
4/9/2009 - Group N Mounts / Catback Exhaust
4/14/2009 - Brakes Inspected / RA Vent Latch / Scissor Jack Modification
4/19/2009 - California City Shakedown
4/25/2009 - Glen Helen 2 Rallycross Footage
5/3/2009 - Roof Scoop Installed
5/18/2009 - RallyArmor Mspec Mudflaps
5/22/2009 - Fender Wiring Protection
5/24/2009 - Day Stages Bumper
5/30/2009 - First Car Show
6/2/2009 - Proper Alignment
6/20/2009 - Front Grill Aesthetics
7/7/2009 - Hoodpins / Endlinks / Windshield Banner
7/26/2009 - HID Wiring (Re)Installed
8/10/2009 - Autometer Pro Shiftlight
8/23/2009 - Used Michelin Rally Tires
9/11/2009 - Cobra Imola Pro Seats
9/20/2009 - Cal City Rally X
11/6/2009 - Axle / CV replacement
12/6/2009 - Forman Performance Opening / SCIC Photoshoot
12/11/2009 - Sparco 6 Point Harness Install / Trunk Anchor Mounts
3/20/2010 - Ghetto Air Horns Installed
3/27/2010 - Terratrip 202+ Rally Computer / DSI Box Installed
3/28/2010 - Peltor FMT110 / Hella Map Light Installed
4/1/2010 - Personal Safety Items (Helmet / Shoes)
5/20/2010 - DRTY RS License Plates
6/13/2010 - New Plates On / Soltek Light Covers
8/3/2010 - HANS Posts / Race Suit
8/17/2010 - Feal Suspension Coilover Servicing

Modifications:

Engine:
Stock EJ25
K&N Drop-In Filter
Custom Magnaflow Catback

Suspension:
AllWheelsDriven Bilstein/H&R 40mm Gravel Coilovers
RalliTEK Rear Swaybar

Wheels / Tires:
Team Dynamics Pro Rally 1 Gravel Wheels (White) 15x6 +40
Hankook Ventus R201 G51 Rally Tires 195/65x15

Interior:
Jackson Rally FIA Spec Roll Cage
Sparco 6pt HANS compatible harnesses
NRG Innovations Short Hub
NRG Innovations Quick Release
NRG Innovations 350mm Sport 3 Steering Wheel
Autometer Pro Shiftlight
Cobra Imola Pro Seat (Driver)
Cobra Imola Pro GT Seat (Co-Driver)
Cobra Alloy Sidemounts
Sparco Seat Bases
Terratrip 202+ Rally Computer*
Peltor FMT110 Intercom*
Hella Codriver Light*
LifeHammers (x2)*

Exterior:
Jackson Rally Custom Stainless Lightbar
Rally Armor Mspec Urethane Rally Mudflaps
Rallispec Roof Scoop
RA Roof Vent
JDM RS Roof Skin
Mesh Radiator Screen

Lighting:
Soltek 4" Fuego HID Driving Lights (x4)
Soltek 4" Fuego HID Wide Cornering Lights (x2)
Soltek LED Interior Domelights (x2)*

Misc:
Rally Armor 1/8" Front Skidplate
Braille Endurance Series B6034 Battery
Group N Motor Mounts
Group N Transmission Mount

Results:
9/20/2009 - 3rd Place Overall (3rd Place R4) - California City Rally X
4/25/2009 - 3rd Place Overall (3rd Place R4) - Formula Rally X (FRX) Glen Helen 2 Rallycross
3/7/2009 - 7th Place Overall (7th Place R4) - Formula Rally X (FRX) Glen Helen 1 Rallycross
4/4/2010 - 3th Place Overall (3rd Place R4) - Glen Helen "Follow the White Rabbit" Rallycross

Weight Reduction:
1.00 lbs - Removed Hood Vent Covers - Scale Reading
2.40 lbs - Removed Trunk Sound Dampening Material - Scale Reading
2.00 lbs - Rear Seat Support Beam - Scale Reading
4.85 lbs- Rear Side Impact Support Beam - Scale Reading
4.15 lbs - Rear Speakers - Scale Reading
5.40 lbs - Rear Side Panels (x2) - Scale Reading
2.90 lbs - Rear Dash and Hardware - Scale Reading
9.60 lbs - Rear Seat Foam Backing - Scale Reading
10.40 lbs - Rear Seat Bench Foam - Scale Reading
25.25 lbs - Spare Tire - Scale Reading
1.55 lbs - Trunk Carpet - Scale Reading
3.30 lbs - Trunk Carpet Siding - Scale Reading
5.20 lbs - Jack and Spare Hardware - Scale Reading
4.15 lbs - Trunk Floor - Scale Reading
2.80 lbs - B and C Pillar Molding - Scale Reading
5.75 lbs - Rear Seatbelts - Scale Reading
1.85 lbs - Plastic Door Moldings - Scale Reading
1.95 lbs - Plastic Door Sub-moldings - Scale Reading
6.40 lbs - Center Console + Hardware - Scale Reading
3.55 lbs - OEM Subwoofer - Scale Reading
5.85 lbs - Cabin Carpet - Scale Reading
8.55 lbs - Main Cabin Sound Dampening Material - Scale Reading
9.65 lbs - Stereo and Front Speakers - Scale Reading
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128.60 lbs Total Removed
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Weight Offset
+18.55 lbs - Rally Armor 1/8" Front Skidplate
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110.05 lbs Net Weight Savings

[409industries]

Well, i picked up a Black 2001 Subaru Impreza RS tonight for $6800. I bought it off a very nice guy named Kevin that works at SRT Motorsports in Yorba Linda, CA. I was stoked that he was interested in my plans for the car even after he sold it. Way cool. I can tell this is the beginning of a very big project, but i cant wait to document all the steps along the way. So heres my first thoughts:

The Bad

-The car has 120K miles on it
-The clutch is slipping.
-Passenger side front 1/4 panel has a nice dent in it.
-The clear coat is coming off all over the rear of the car.
-CEL is on because of a bad o2 sensor.
-5th gear likes to grind a bit when it goes into gear. (eep)
-The car is still registered in Illinois, so its out of state
-The brakes pads are dead and the brakefluid hasn't been changed in a loonnng time.
-Driver's side window doesn't roll up on the track without help.

The Good

-The car is black. I like black cars.
-The seller gave me a replacement Exedy clutch that he bought, but never installed.
-The Timing Belt was replaced at 94K miles
-The Oil / Diff fluids have been changed recently
-New spark plugs and plug wires
-The interior is in very good shape
-There are Hellas (500's i think) installed
-Not a salvage title


First night in its new home!

Oh yeah, and the original owner sprung for the imitation CF trim... niiiice...

So first things first, i gotta get the damn thing registered in California, thats going to suck, since I have to get it inspected by the DMV since they have to actually SEE the VIN number, and it needs to be smogged. Then once i can legally drive it around, ill go get that clutch replaced...

The adventure begins...

[derf]

Congratulations, the car looks clean. I'm happy for you. I know you were looking for a while to find one. Can't wait to see what your going to do to this monster. Keep the pics comming

[sebhockey]

Nice buy, can't wait to see what you have in store for it. I think you should spring for getting the entire body stitch welded and have a roll cage installed (tis what i want to do if i turn my wrx into a dedicated rally car).

[MBasile]

nice buy. I don't know why I'd ask, but is this going to be a rally/rally-x car or do you have other plans?

[409industries]

The ultimate goal for this car is PGT stage rally competition (even though i havent figured out how im going to be able to drive in PGT w/o any experience yet)... but ill figure that part out soon enough.

First things first though. The car needs to be smogged and registered in CA. Its still from out of state with IL paperwork. Not rad... since i have to figure out when im going to have time to get the damn thing looked at by the DMV, then theyre going to rape me because its from out of state so i'm going to have to shell out a few bucks.

The car is definitely going to be caged, with a FIA spec roll cage. I already have an agreement with Coyote Fabrications in Orange, CA to do the work. The stitch welding part is up in the air, its a huge undertaking. I may have the strut mounting points reinforced, but to do the entire chassis might not be feasible. AP Boss in Los Alamitos would be doing the stich work.

Well see. Theres a lot of small steps to take before i can take on the bigger aspects of the project.

[Azewaldo]

Can't wait to see this RS in full DI paint/decal livery!

[409industries]

Got home from work today. Shouldnt drive the car on the street since theres a sheriff station literally across the street from me. The car has no plates, no registration and no insurance... yet.

So i took to the spot in my apartments where i could plug in my shop vac and clean it out a bit. Turns out i can subtract about $0.76 off the price of the car... BOOYA!



After cleaning out the trunk I noticed that there is no factory jack in the side. no biggy, ill be getting a different one anyway. i wiped down the insides and things look much better.

I had to get rid of the stickers that were on the car already.



I didnt have any DI stickers on me (doh!) so ill slap some on tomorrow.

[BlueRu]

The girl looks really good! I wish I had mine but alas I dont have the cash. Hope you do us all proud!

[zebrasinamerica]

Aaron, you're really making me want to do this to my 97 OBS and make my 03 my daily driver. Why did you have to go and get a GC

looks good and can't wait to see how it comes out

Zebra

[kreitz3]

Sweet car. I need to get an RS I can rally. My WRX hates me.

[lminette]

Out of state shouldn't be a big issue. Mine was from AZ and I had no problem registering it.

[409industries]

Yes the STi is getting a bit fussy (strange steering clunk?), but i've been trying to be nice to her. I know shes happy to have the RS around so i can beat the crap outta her instead.

[PSG Evo]

this is going to be an awesome car.

It would be good to have a timeline and milestones to hit so you know if you're on or off track with schedule.

I would love to see this car in a stage rally.

`Gus

[UP2MTNS]

well look what I found for you on CL today...

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pts/376823920.html

just in case you want some spare parts cheap