I am trying my flickr account so look for the album links after each update.
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So I finally took delivery of my soon to be track car. Heres the story...

1997 BD9 Legacy GT Limited
5MT / Sunroof
Originally from Quebec, Canada (No SALT)
Purchased from a local member in Ontario
Price $2000 CAN


Flickr Album -> http://www.flickr.com/photos/43663513@N ... 481034969/


Anyways I'll start my list of items:

Engine: None

- None...

Maintenance items:
- None.

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Drivetrain: None
- JDM R160 4.444 LSD
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Chassis/Suspension: BD6
- v.5 trailing arms
- noltec lateral links
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Interior:

- 1x Zero/Sport Carbon Kevlar fixed seat w/ aluminum rails/sliders. (not certified)

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Exterior:
-GD front fender flares
-rolled fenders
-GD ARP rear quarters (replica fiberglass)
-Carbon FX GT style hood (thanks Cajual)
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Wheels:
- 01' RS 6-spokes (clears FHI 4-pots)
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Brakes:
- JDM front FHI 4-pot (black)
- JDM rear FHI 2-pot (black)
- JDM v.5 rear hubs w/ FHI 2-pot bracket
- SS brake lines front/rears
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Audio:
- None.. its whisper quiet

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Carbon FX Hood


Flickr Album -> http://www.flickr.com/photos/43663513@N ... 622002056/

Zero/Sport C/F Kevlar Fixed Seat



Goal is to fit into a 36/38 before I can track.. Current 40/42

[GUT N' STRIP]
--> Quick blurb.. removed most of the interior.. found an ebay short shifter and a 10 disc cd changer. as well as 2 mis-matched speakers..The previous owner was to cheap to buy an aftermarket wiring harness and decided to hard wire it directly.. Fucking nightmare!!




Flickr Album -> http://www.flickr.com/photos/43663513@N ... 619314100/

[GD 04-05 Fender flares]
--> Quick blurb.. test fit with self tappers... still need to trim, rivet, weld, fiberglass, bondo, prime


Flickr Album -> http://www.flickr.com/photos/43663513@N ... 743847414/
-Need to hammer in the arch lip.
-Need to trim a bit more
-Need to bring out the bumper mounting point by 1" so it can flow with the flare.


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Picked up a set of fiberglass 02-07 GD Impreza ARP (replica) rear quarter panels. Bought these from a local member for $250 and found out that they were made by Vince from VKinnovation.

Here are a few pics of the fenders + the body shop process (for an Impreza not Legacy!) + Finished look



Above are the fiberglass replicas. My Flickr link below had the photos of the the under layers. There basically a 1" x 2mm outline of all the panels that get "glued" down to the quarter panel and then the fiberglass panel can get screwed into place which gives a "flush" look. But since this is a legacy and nothing from a GD actually fits I am going to toss them and go with a full fiberglass molded quarter panel.

Flickr Album -> http://www.flickr.com/photos/43663513@N ... 612496460/

This widebody kit is out of this world but IMHO its just to wide and boxy for my taste.

So.... The plans...
0) Fiberglass both sections together and cut the new door line.
1) The combined length of both door skin and quarter panel is almost 5 foot. So I plan on shorting it by 1-2 feet at the same time .
2) This should shorten the depth of the arch by 1-2" The original ARP arches are almost 4" and that's a tad big for me.
3) I might delete the gas door and go with a fill-in-trunk fuel cell OR use the gas door and go with a standard filler-neck fuel cell.
4) Not sure if I am going screw/rivet/sheet metal brace the underside.. there are so many options..

Expect photos of the the "mock-up" stage by April-May..


I couldn't help myself... Rough mock up. Fits pretty good. Thanks 3M :-D

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Cusco Safety 21 Around-dash 8-point Roll Cage *GC8*

So... I scored a GC8 Cusco 8-point roll cage thats missing one chromoly bar for the low price of $200 CAN. I don't know what I am going to do with this...

Options:
a) Get the chromoly bar, test fit and bolt together
b) Get the chromoly bar, test fit and weld it together
c) Use the cusco design and weld a custom cage then sell the cusco to my buddy with that white gc8.





Flickr Album -> http://www.flickr.com/photos/43663513@N ... 853762127/

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Rolling Adjustable Body Dolly

... So space in my garage is a little tight so I decided to go "ALL-OUT" and build a Rolling Adjustable Body Dolly.

NOTE: I am going to remove EVERYTHING from the car. Wire wheel, sand blast, paint strip the entire car! This will take many days if not months. So expect slow updates.

The Parts.


8x2" Swivel Steel caster with Rubber liner (helps to reduce noise and resistance)


8x2" Swivel Steel caster with Rubber liner with Foot Brake (helps to prevent the body dolly from rolling around when working)


3-ton Jack stands (I could of used 2 but these were on sale)

The Mockup



The Example

Example of the car on the dolly (not exactly to scale. Since I'm 6'3" and much taller then the final height measurements of the dolly.

The Cost
Everything has been purchased from http://www.princessauto.ca (local supplier for Canada)
2x 8x2" Swivel Casters @ $43 CAD
2x 8x2" Swivel Casters w/ brake @ 45 CAD
2x 3-ton Jack Kit @ $35
Raw metal @ $100
4x Ratchet Straps @ $36
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$382 + 13% Tax
Total $431.

The Process
1) Raise car body from rear and front subframes to appropriate height with pump jack and stands.
2) Roll body dolly under car body
3) Adjust cross bars to proper length/width and tighten locking bolts
4) Adjust Jack height and affix locking pin
5) Lower car body on to Jacks
6) Remove subframe pump jack and stands and roll the dolly around in the direction needed.

Not bad for a custom made dolly.











and to celebrate the sturdy acomplishment we decided to pull the rear end.



All pics uploaded to flickr.. check below
[b]Flickr Album -> http://www.flickr.com/photos/43663513@N ... 6236054317


Till next time SLi
Take it easy keep it sleazy!

-Chuck

Sub-scribed.

get rid of that hitch, it ways a ton!

A little bit of elbow grease and you're good to go!

Just wondering if its got a 2.50" exhaust why are you going to a 2.25? I'm thinking of doing exhaust on my car and was going to go with 2.50 is there something wrong with that?

2.5" produced less back pressure and causes lag during low rpm acceleration. I found that 2.25" is the sweet spot at least in my configuration.

i can agree with you on that, do you plan on doing anything to get the torque back in the low end of the powerband? I find that it would be more effective to go with a supercharger if you plan to do forced induction or go hybrid with the CAI and keep the snorkle so you don't lose the torque

no plans really since all the engine stuff is temporary, I never did feel the difference between snorkle/snorkless. I plan on doing a few events with the EJ25D then swap a JDM Ej205 head w/ a JDM EJ208 bottom end. And the transmission I plan on using is undetermined at the moment.
-Chuck

Looking forward to it chuck!

I never tried the snorkle idea I only heard the possibilities from doing it, so figured i'd ask. what would the benefits be from using the 205 heads on a 208?

204/205 blocks are known for breaking. 204/205 heads are better flowing the 206/207/208 heads. The 208 bottom end is much stronger then the previous generations. I am only choosing this combination since this is a known fact on the inter-webs and my buddy with a GC8 just went through this nightmare.

*update* end of first post.. GD flares and gut n' strip.
-Chuck

There's a old member(s) here that did the same impreza flare. It does look good if done right. Hardest part is getting everything line up. I would like to see the final results

Ya I'v seen that thread. He actually lived 20 minutes away from me. I am still debating going with a 1 - 1/2" gap between the original fender and the gd fender, this would create a fender vent from behind similar to widebody fenders.. OR just mount them flush by using just the flare and not the GD wheel arch.

Hmmmm.. I'll decide this weekend when i mock up the other side and restock some cutting discs.

My biggest concern is wheel fitment after this fender upgrade.. I am running 205/55/R16's now... I know I can fit 225's no problem with some rolling of the fender lip and the right alignment..

Any suggestions?

-Chuck

Just don't get sidetracked with other projects/Miatas/Cameros/STIs....and everybody will love you.

oh no he didn'tttttttttttttttt - yes, yes he did =]

more GD flare goodness.. check 1st post

I like you better already.

Looks good.

brb, wiping the drool off my keyboard when I saw this.

That's pretty cool

Any plans for the rear?

not sure yet... my options are:
1) GD STi rear quarter cut outs and door cut outs
2) GD STi widebody fiberglass add-ons
3) GC 22b rear quarter replica (similar to xXGTBspecXx wagon)
4) SF Forester rear quarter cut outs and door cut outs

-Chuck

oh he went there


looks great so far, cant wait to see what you do with the rears

Those GD flares look HOT. If I ever find a WRX in the yard...

2.5RS / WRX / STi all have the same flares. Although the rear flares are larger on the sti
-Chuck

Where to start... Good new... or bad news.......... Good news it is!

Good news:
-Sold my EJ25D for $400-ish.
-Sourcing out a chargespeed (replica or original) rear quarters and doors
-removed most of the insulation and interior paint.
-prepping for seam welding and bracing with gussets.
-debating going with a weld in cage from http://www.customcages.co.uk (local dealer can offer there product line up) http://www.customcages.co.uk/Rollcage/M ... rer=Subaru
or going with a custom cage made by a local shop. I have no real purpose for this car so certified cages are not my concern.
-Priced out carbon/kevlar single racing seat, harness, fire suppression system, and fuel cell.


Bad news:
-My father passed away in his sleep on Nov 21st 2009 @ age 58 from cardiac arrest.
-I am forced to sell my fathers body shop, since I can not become a full time body tech currently.
-I have lost the ability to work on my car in the winter.
-I have lost most of my ambition/motivation to complete the chassis prep this year/winter.


Please do not send your condolences.. I've had a month + of people reminding me.... I appreciate the thought, but lets just keep it strictly legacy in this thread.

From the bitter north.
-Chuck

Check 1st post ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Picked up a set of fiberglass 02-07 GD Impreza ARP (replica) rear quarter panels.


-Chuck

That should look really good!

trim the fat and get to the good stuff.. all while keeping it simple. I like. You're definitely off on the right foot and running.

End of Original Post. Looky-Looky!

-Chuck