Matty2Hotty 01 OutBack never LookinBack!

[Matty2Hotty]

Completed Mods :smt023
-Headlights Painted
-JDM Tail Lights
-Custom Homemade B4 Grill Half JDM/Half USDM
-Painted Woodgrain interior Satin Black
-Custom Cut Auto Short Shifter
-JDM 2lb Stainless Shift Knob
-STI Leather Shift Boot
-Limited Front Lip
-JDM B4 Black Gauge Cluster Cover
-JDM Limited Black MoMo Steering Wheel
-Coilovers
-Whiteline Rear Camber Kit
-DDM 3000k HID Fog Lights w/HID wiring Harness
-White LED license plate bulbs
-Real Borla Headers w/Borla Axleback exhaust
-JDM Heated Folding Mirrors with Door panel Switch
-STI Roof Vane Spoiler
-Custom 2010-2011 STI Hood scoop project, being painted
-18" Wheels
-Custom Homemade Rear Diffuser

Here she about to drive her off the Lot... Bone Stock
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/SubiOutback107101-1.jpg

[Legacy89]

Loving it!

And btw, here is your Russian cousin:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh28 ... AG0014.jpg (http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh289/tmjpwns/IMAG0014.jpg)
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh28 ... AG0015.jpg (http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh289/tmjpwns/IMAG0015.jpg)

[Yamazaki]

Cool, your car looks just like one I'm looking to buy. I'll be your "US cousin" in some months! :lol:

The E-tune hood is aluminum and the baja hood is steel. You are getting both?

[Matty2Hotty]

Cool, your car looks just like one I'm looking to buy. I'll be your "US cousin" in some months! :lol:

The E-tune hood is aluminum and the baja hood is steel. You are getting both?

Sweet!

No not a E-Tune since i cant find any and actually sold the one i had a longgg time ago before i sold my legacy... Baja will do just fine but for reference of people who don't know thanks for pointing that out! :smt023

[httrdd]

What year is that and is it a sus?

[Matty2Hotty]

It's a 01 SUS Limited

[dodik]

nice another outback on here, tell me its black on black please please

[Okin DaVanh]

nice another outback on here, tell me its black on black please please




Nah.... Pic is of the car he got :smt102

[dodik]

im talking about interior

[JunkerXL]

moar picz! rawr!!!1!!!1111@2! :grin:




:smt020

[Matty2Hotty]

Ohhhh this week when JDM interior arives i will post pictures! Yes, Black on Black leather, heated mirrors, seats. Interior looks to be off the show room floor! As far as inteior JDM, got a Black Faced Cluster from a B4(yes am making this work in my US Outback), All Black MoMo wheel and center console. Its going to be sexy!

[Matty2Hotty]

Some Updates on the Outback
Front Lip Installed tonight!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/Picture250-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/FrontSides-1.jpg
Gauge Cluster Install after a good 7 hours of making a Plug and Play harness.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/Picture2551-1.jpg

[Yamazaki]

Where did you get that grille!?

[Matty2Hotty]

Where did you get that grille!?

Made it 2days later... orginally bought a RevD grille(the internals) off ebay and of course doesn't fit the US hood/Bumper so i gutted my stock USDM grille, gutted the RevD grille, and plastic welded them together to get a final product that is stright bolt in. :smt023

One of the best mods i have made so far, the Subaru Emblem is the removable type so i could put a JDM shielf emblem on too if wanted. Not exactly sure what RevD grill it is though but assume the are all interchangable emblems.

Same one i got but mine came with the B4 emblem already. They are Cheap too, so mod away!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-1999 ... ccessories (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-1999-2001-SUBARU-LEGACY-BE5-ZENKI-GRILL-GRILLE-OEM-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20b3c333d9QQitemZ140454867929QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)

[LIMITED]

-Limited Poly Front Lip

Can we get more info on this lip(year, model). Links to site that sells this.
It looks like it was made for the car, I'm sure its not.
How much customization required?

Thanks

[JunkerXL]

nice work man, great looking lip!




:smt020

[Huffer]

Any chance you did a DIY on the gauge cluster for other people? Good work!

[Matty2Hotty]

-Limited Poly Front Lip

Can we get more info on this lip(year, model). Links to site that sells this.
It looks like it was made for the car, I'm sure its not.
How much customization required?

Thanks

Thanks, its was a gamble on the lip for fitment but its a 04-05 WRX/STI Limited, i had to cut a good 3" off the sides, make a couple slits in the corners to bend the lip to shape a little and relieve the stress, and then i had to cut out sections of the center where it connect to the bumper since the gap was is small on the front bumper then the lip. Came out great though, looks like its made for my bumper and love it! :smt023

[dodik]

the odo reading is that what was on the cluster or is it the one from the car? also does it show 50 miles or 50 km /hour

[Matty2Hotty]

You can post now in the DIY Thread on questions... But Whatever Odometer has/Not the cars and its in KHM not MPH
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=19979

[02_Legacy]

The odo not matching the car is probably going to keep me from doing a cluster swap. The KPH/MPH thing would annoy me too. I'm a little OCD lol

[Matty2Hotty]

Umm it annoyed me already... Swapped my orginal cluster back in already.

[subaru_terrence]

are you selling the jdm cluster now?

[Matty2Hotty]

Yes and No... I swaped out the black face and put it on my Stock Cluster so yeah i have the cluster without a cover if anyone wants it for like $40 which actually looks okay without a cover on the clusters, keeping 1 Plug and Play harness for my brother but i have a extra Plug and Play harness that needs a little work on the couple of the wires but all the pins and wires are already pined out and wired, just a couple needs need to be a tiny bit longer.

[fail wagon]

why another autotragic? where did you pick up the tein coils from?

[Matty2Hotty]

why another autotragic? where did you pick up the tein coils from?

I have a bad knee from Baseball of 14 years, clutch kills in traffic so have to go Auto. With Seattle traffic these days taking 2 hours when normal no traffic is only 25min is pretty bad. Got the coils from japan supplier for $1600.

[subaru_terrence]

Tein basic?

[Matty2Hotty]

Monoflex

[02_Legacy]

I was just looking over your mod list, and when you get a new car you don't wait around, you get right to the mods. lol But, I'm sure this is going to be an awesome car when you are done with it.

[Yamazaki]

I was just looking over your mod list, and when you get a new car you don't wait around, you get right to the mods. lol But, I'm sure this is going to be an awesome car when you are done with it.
What he said. Matty never disappoints.

[Matty2Hotty]

Thanks Guys! I think the last LGT looking back i was dissapointed in the spoiler! I was exspecting a JDM style but VIS sent a crap ugly one and wouldn't take the return. Other then that is was a great platform to start with and now hopefully i can make this Outback a little better then the LGT!
Quick Interior Update... Momo Steering wheel will be here Tuesday, so I will update the interior Picture then!(SS Shift knob, Black Cluster & new S.Wheel) AND yes am still rockin the dealership carpet protectors!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/d79d15dc-1.jpg

[00legacy]

Monoflex

If you're getting the Monoflex coilovers, definitely get the EDFC, you'll thank me later :wink:

[TGX4776]

Monoflex

If you're getting the Monoflex coilovers, definitely get the EDFC, you'll thank me later :wink:

he already got it but is it a more comfortable ride?

[sybir]

No, it's a pain in the ass to adjust. Inverted coils are beefy, but the adjuster knobs are ont he bottom. That means pulling the wheel and sometimes even the damper to get into the adjustment knob.

Normal Flex's are up top, so they're easy. I have inverted Cuscos on the wagon now and it makes me appreciate the EDFC on the Mono's on the STi. You don't adjust t constantly, but for the initial setup, and the rare occasions down the road, it's a lifesaver.

[YVK]

i think i saw you on west valley hwy today ?

[Matty2Hotty]

That you did, your LGT is looking good, am jealous!

[YVK]

That you did, your LGT is looking good, am jealous!
haha knew it ! spotted that B4 emblem in your grille right away lol! and thanks , but def not as clean as your LGT was :grin:

[00legacy]

No, it's a pain in the ass to adjust. Inverted coils are beefy, but the adjuster knobs are ont he bottom. That means pulling the wheel and sometimes even the damper to get into the adjustment knob.

Normal Flex's are up top, so they're easy. I have inverted Cuscos on the wagon now and it makes me appreciate the EDFC on the Mono's on the STi. You don't adjust t constantly, but for the initial setup, and the rare occasions down the road, it's a lifesaver.


Hey Sybir! Wassup'?! :smt023

[LIMITED]

-Limited Poly Front Lip

Can we get more info on this lip(year, model). Links to site that sells this.
It looks like it was made for the car, I'm sure its not.
How much customization required?

Thanks

Thanks, its was a gamble on the lip for fitment but its a 04-05 WRX/STI Limited, i had to cut a good 3" off the sides, make a couple slits in the corners to bend the lip to shape a little and relieve the stress, and then i had to cut out sections of the center where it connect to the bumper since the gap was is small on the front bumper then the lip. Came out great though, looks like its made for my bumper and love it! :smt023


Thanks for the info. i think it looks sweet, gives the car a finnished front end. Keep it up.
Sell your cluster to some Canadians, we are are Km/Hr. here.

[Matty2Hotty]

Well to my surprise i got my coilovers in today after coming home from dinner and finding them on the front porch. Now am in debate on to order the Whiteline Camber/Toe bars for my alignment or just install the coilovers now. Hmmm...

[wiisass]

You can get away without them. But you won't be able to adjust anything more than toe. I've been fine without the arms, but they're definitely on my doing in the near future list.

[Matty2Hotty]

Yeah i went with KCA399 since couple people are very happy with the adjustment on camber and shops have enough room to align toe from what i read on the legacygt forum for only $40 compared to the $400+ on the other kit, so they should be here tomorrow and coilovers are going on. :grin:

[Matty2Hotty]

Some Coilover, Headlights, Interior, Exterior Updates... Nothing to special.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/DSC02443-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/01/DSC02441-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/DSC02472-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/DSC02458-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/DSC02453-1.jpg

[ESSYMOND]

lookin real good, what lip is that?

[dodik]

that looks great, now i know which grill i need, i dont know how big you are but those seats suck they weigh a ton and are not very supportive especially in corners im sure you already discovered that so keep an eye out for some wrx leather ones to keep you planted its the best mod you can do to improve handling and i think some black or stock silver colored wheels will look great

[subaru_terrence]

it's time for some HELLAFLUSH

[STIdarkside]

Looking good, it's lower than I would probably go, but a set of rims will quickly change my mind. Keep up the progress, looks great.

['Buru in the Burgh]

yeah this is looking really good

[02_Legacy]

yeah this is looking really good
+1 looking great as always matty

[subiman2005]

Looks good matt...when you getting wheels?

[Matty2Hotty]

Looks good matt...when you getting wheels?

Once i find a job... :smt017 Seriously Applied over 100+ places the last 2 months looking so things have been put on hold for the time being.
Wheels, Liberal Rear Spoiler and my 2010 STI Hood project will be completed once hired on somewhere.

Hmmm Seats i did notice but i will seriously have to have Black Leather and they do have to be Heated too, so it might be something on the future... future... list to get if i even find anything.

Quick Update: I did change out the Crown Royal Shift Boot for a STI Black Leather one i found in a large parts box in the garage i forgot i had... Looks 100% Better now! :smt023

Wheels are sooooooooooo under thought as am getting more and more confused on what ones i like and what style to go with... :smt017
BBS LM style, Concave Style, JDM VIP SSR Style,..... list goes on.

Latest wheels like i like.... 18x8.5 +35
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/miniHMS140188579-1.jpg

[02_Legacy]

I'm not feeling thoes rims... there is too much going on in them.

[Matty2Hotty]

Anyone with some Pictures/Brand of wheels i should look into... PM me, I'm honestly looking for a 18x8.5 or 18x9 with a +35 to +40 offset. As picky as I am... It will be some time before i make my final decision though.

[rocketlegacy]

im sold on rota. good quality for the money. and many styles.
Anyone with some Pictures/Brand of wheels i should look into... PM me, I'm honestly looking for a 18x8.5 or 18x9 with a +35 to +40 offset. As picky as I am... It will be some time before i make my final decision though.

im sold on rota. good quality for the money. and many styles. http://www.rotawheels.com/wheelcatalog.asp

[Matty2Hotty]

:smt007 Would it be okay if i went with these wheels?????

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:a_yZ7Ai5-QkCoM:http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/gsxboy99/byron1xq0.jpg&t=1 https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/8f487lw-1.jpg

[YVK]

mmmmm idk im not really feelin the advans.

what about some STI BBS' ? :P

[dodik]

advans actually look good on BE but are bloody expensive and almost impossible to find in 5x100, at some point when i was looking for those i managed to find a set in US it was around 1400 for a set and they were all mismatched color and slightly curbed, so gl on advans

[rocketlegacy]

see not that expensive for one wheel...
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/adva ... 10323.html (http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/advan-super-ver2-wheel-18x85-5x100-p-10323.html)

[Matty2Hotty]

Lets just say i have a good enough hook up where i buy 1 and get 1 Free...
But what color would look the best would be a hard question...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/advansupersgcrbg-1.jpg

[StatGSR]

^ hard to say, just looking at 3 spoke wheels makes me throw up a bit... :smt078

[Matty2Hotty]

just looking at 3 spoke wheels makes me throw up a bit... :smt078

Might make me too if i can get someone to photoshop some on my car or if someone has a picture of them on a BE already.

Found some type of Advan 3 spoke design on a BH searching in on the site...
http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4571&view=next

[ryu_haneda]

By the way, if you're doing 3-spoke Advans, do titanium gold for best continuity with the Subaru paint job in my opinion. :)

[02_Legacy]

I agree on the gold for the rims. Gold is where it is at.

[ryman2297]

Hey, kinda late but that Crown Royal boot was pretty slick. Did you just cut out the bottom of the pouch and latch it in place?

[Matty2Hotty]

Hey, kinda late but that Crown Royal boot was pretty slick. Did you just cut out the bottom of the pouch and latch it in place?

Yeah it just cut the bottom out and sliced it just like a regular boot, If someone wants it i will sell it to them for $8shipped :wink:

[JunkerXL]

Lets just say i have a good enough hook up where i buy 1 and get 1 Free...
But what color would look the best would be a hard question...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/advansupersgcrbg-1.jpg
i love those rims :smt007 :smt007 :smt007




:smt020

[subaru_terrence]

noooooo dont do it!
ndto had some ugly 3 spokes rims on his leggy before too...looked DISGUSTING!

lol...he gonna punch me in the face if he sees this

['Buru in the Burgh]

three spokes are pretty lame.

Just my $0.02

[Yamazaki]

^ hard to say, just looking at 3 spoke wheels makes me throw up a bit... :smt078
noooooo dont do it!
ndto had some ugly 3 spokes rims on his leggy before too...looked DISGUSTING!
three spokes are pretty lame.

Just my $0.02
What these guys said....

I like everything you've done so far, but 3 spokes would make it boooo :smt019

[wiisass]

[quote=StatGSR]^ hard to say, just looking at 3 spoke wheels makes me throw up a bit... :smt078
noooooo dont do it!
ndto had some ugly 3 spokes rims on his leggy before too...looked DISGUSTING!
three spokes are pretty lame.

Just my $0.02
What these guys said....

I like everything you've done so far, but 3 spokes would make it boooo :smt019[/quote:2p8jszh5]

Those wheels are the worst. Don't do it.

[Matty2Hotty]

Gezzzzzzzz it was just a thought :smt075 ... Calm down... I'm not going the Advan route cause that would pretty much ruin my OB but still doing some searching on what wheels i will go with... maybe the BBS LMs :smt024

[Matty2Hotty]

Trying to figure out if these are 18" or 19" ... Someone might know in Japan...
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/minkara/p ... 181/p2.jpg (http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/minkara/photo/000/001/773/181/1773181/p2.jpg)
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/minkara/p ... 181/p3.jpg (http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/minkara/photo/000/001/773/181/1773181/p3.jpg)
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/carlife/i ... 483/p1.jpg (http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/user/222483/p1.jpg)

[Yamazaki]

Trying to figure out if these are 18" or 19" ... Someone might know in Japan...
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/minkara/p ... 181/p2.jpg (http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/minkara/photo/000/001/773/181/1773181/p2.jpg)
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/minkara/p ... 181/p3.jpg (http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/minkara/photo/000/001/773/181/1773181/p3.jpg)
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/carlife/i ... 483/p1.jpg (http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/user/222483/p1.jpg)
It looks like you're asking about this (#1 in the 17"s):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/th_Legacy035-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/car%20parts%20accessories/parts%20catalogs/Legacy/Legacy035.jpg)

[JunkerXL]

three spokes are pretty lame.

Just my $0.02 SO'S UR FACE!! (j/k) VIVA 3 SPOKES!! :smt005





:smt020

[Huffer]

People will hate. Do what you want. :)

[STIdarkside]

I personally like Rotas... Not feeling the three spokes at all. Something that will match the lower goldish paint would look really nice.

[Matty2Hotty]

Update: Got my Yellow 3k DDM HID Kit in today... OMG, In love with my Fogs now! Post pictures once it gets dark out. Also to add... have 2 interviews Monday so hopefully will land a JOB to finish the 2010 STI Hood project and Get my Wheels ordered!
Ehhhh am going the 18" BBS LM route :thumbright:
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/minkara/photo/000/001/773/181/1773181/p2.jpg

[STIdarkside]

Totally forgot about that type of BBS rims, those will look awesome on the car. I think gold with a chrome lip would go well with your car.

How long did it take you to remove the orange reflector in the headlights? I know you painted them but not interested in that info. Thanks

[Matty2Hotty]

How long did it take you to remove the orange reflector in the headlights? I know you painted them but not interested in that info. Thanks

Well since this is my 2nd BE and painted over 6 different sets of headlights mine and some friends... It took about hour total painting and everything... 15min/15min in the oven baking for taking apart and reinstalling... so i would say a good 45min it can be done.

You are correct though... I painted my reflectors and reinstalled/glued them back in. My 1st LGT i just took them out and left them out. I personally prefer the blacked out reflectors, wish they could make a Smoked/Clear Tinted one for our headlights for us DIYers to install.

[STIdarkside]

How long did it take you to remove the orange reflector in the headlights? I know you painted them but not interested in that info. Thanks

Well since this is my 2nd BE and painted over 6 different sets of headlights mine and some friends... It took about hour total painting and everything... 15min/15min in the oven baking for taking apart and reinstalling... so i would say a good 45min it can be done.

You are correct though... I painted my reflectors and reinstalled/glued them back in. My 1st LGT i just took them out and left them out. I personally prefer the blacked out reflectors, wish they could make a Smoked/Clear Tinted one for our headlights for us DIYers to install.

Do you use additional glue to seal the lens and housing back together?

[Matty2Hotty]

Nope, just some black glue for the reflectors since that stuff isn't reusable, no sealant for the headlight housings, just rebake(180F) for 15min(A PART in 2 PIECES BUT CLEAR LENS SET IN PLACE TO BE PUSHED BACK INTO THE HOUSING SO LOOKS LIKE A HEADLIGHT), squeeze them back together quickly, rebake another 5min while they are warm, and good to go for install

ALSO...You bake 1 headlight at a time! AND DONT LET THEM STAY IN LONGER THEN 20min or HOTTER THAN 190F!

[gero808]

How did you paint your headlights?

[JunkerXL]

Update: Got my Yellow 3k DDM HID Kit in today... OMG, In love with my Fogs now! Post pictures once it gets dark out. Also to add... have 2 interviews Monday so hopefully will land a JOB to finish the 2010 STI Hood project and Get my Wheels ordered!
Ehhhh am going the 18" BBS LM route :thumbright:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

win! +1




:smt020

[subaru_terrence]

LOL!!! I am actually looking for LM's toO!!

[Matty2Hotty]

LOL!!! I am actually looking for LM's toO!!

Bastard :smt019
JK... lol well i guess we will see who finds them first, of course i can get Replica ones for $700 shipped new but I will see if i can find the real deal 1st.

[gero808]

Hey why do you have to bake your headlight? to smoke them?

[Matty2Hotty]

Hey why do you have to bake your headlight? to smoke them?

to paint them...
:smt017 viewtopic.php?f=39&t=7228 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=7228)

[WESTcoast]

I think any of these would look awesome if you were going low offset

http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/produc ... ts_id=6368 (http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=6368)
http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/produc ... ts_id=6368 (http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=6368)
http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/produc ... ts_id=6407 (http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=6407)
http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/produc ... ts_id=6465 (http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=6465)

[subaru_terrence]

LOL!!! I am actually looking for LM's toO!!

Bastard :smt019
JK... lol well i guess we will see who finds them first, of course i can get Replica ones for $700 shipped new but I will see if i can find the real deal 1st.

i cant justify from using real rims to replica ones...so i must get the real ones if I want the LM style.

You will probably get the rims before I do for sure since I still haven't decided what to do with my car yet. (might keep or might not keep)

The new ride for sure wont look good with LM's :P

[ubar legacy]

3 spokes are nasty. Those bbs's are hot! I like your car. :)

[Matty2Hotty]

Come on Westcoast... Any reason behind all 10" wide? LOL I haven't even seen anyone fit a 9.5" +35 without a major poke(seriously stupid) on our models. A 18x9 +35 is as flush as i seen but I think am going with the BBS LMs 19x8.5 that sit be pretty flush like the white jdm b4.

Thanks ubar, just trying to be different!

[WESTcoast]

Come on Westcoast... Any reason behind all 10" wide? LOL I haven't even seen anyone fit a 9.5" +35 without a major poke(seriously stupid) on our models. A 18x9 +35 is as flush as i seen but I think am going with the BBS LMs 19x8.5 that sit be pretty flush like the white jdm b4.

Thanks ubar, just trying to be different!


I was talking about styles haha yeah our cars cant do low offset, those are just some of the styles i facy at the moment hahahaha. But a set of LM's would be sexy for your car.

btw I thought outbacks had a more widended stace and pulled out fenders compared to the regualr legacys but then again im comparing my 01 outback to my 99lgt hahaha

[Matty2Hotty]

Just a update... Did get a job offer to start at the 1st of the year but also another interview I have Tuesday 28th for a position I will take if I get the job offer over the other one. STI hood project will begin work within the 1st week after being hired to get some cash flow in. Give it 2 days for hood prep, 1 day for final prep, and 3 days of paint and finish. So looking at by the 15th of Jan my hood should be 100% completed! Wheels will be around spring time as my engine is going into the shop for a full rebuild next week(paid by my parents that I will pay back, thankful to have family around!)

[YVK]

saw your old LGT on 348th goin onto i-5 and i mighttttt have seen you if you were on the same road a little past burger king going the opposite way of me last night

[Matty2Hotty]

saw your old LGT on 348th goin onto i-5 and i mighttttt have seen you if you were on the same road a little past burger king going the opposite way of me last night

Hmm I still haven't seen it around, herd the guy I traded for the WRX was selling it so I wonder who the newer owner is now. Yeah I saw you pass me, I was heading home really quick to drain some tranny fluid and then heading off to work.

[ouch1011]

There is no such thing as a bad looking BBS wheel (other than some of the BBS built OE ones)

The LMs are HAWWTT! I would love to have a set, but I can't justify spending that much money on wheels. I'd also raise it up just a smidge, so that the tires don't tuck.

[Matty2Hotty]

Yeah I might raise it up when I get the new wheels, the stock ones rub/scrap on hard bumps. It is seriously as low as I can get it with the stock wheels, I totally agree on spending $3000+ on just rims, I will probably get the replica from wheeldude or in Debate on the new XXR 2011 wheels. Not sure yet.

['Buru in the Burgh]

nahhhh

[STIdarkside]

You still gonna try and fit a 05+ rear window spoiler on your car? Any updates?

[Matty2Hotty]

Nope, couldn't get anyone to give me a dimensions of the rear window of a 05+ so I installed the STI roof vane instead.

[STIdarkside]

How is progress on the custom hood?

[Matty2Hotty]

Wednesday i take it in and have them look at it, been busy with fixing some Borla headers and still unpacking into my néw place. Soon Soon Soon!

[STIdarkside]

Nice, you decide on what wheels you want?

[Matty2Hotty]

Not really, I even saw the new 2011 XXR wheels I like too.

[STIdarkside]

You got any pics with the new window spoiler on? Also, do you go to any Subaru meets around the South Sound?

[hapatimmy]

The outback wheels you have on now are fine. Since your car is lowered the wheels match so well with the lower trim. its subtle but looks great. just IMO.

['Buru in the Burgh]

still waiting on pics of the window spoiler!

[Matty2Hotty]

Sorry!!!!!! Give couple more days... JDM mirrors are painting in my garage, found out the wiring and they are Heated/Folding... YEAH!!!!! Got all the wiring about finished, found the diagram from
UK guys. So sick!

[STIdarkside]

The stock Outback mirrors are heated correct? How hard would it be to install them on a L sedan? Any news on the hood?

[Matty2Hotty]

Not sure, with my heated am still running like 3 new wires cause how the stock harness ties the inline power to the wiring harness. Not a huge pain but going to take a couple hours more, hood has been put on hold, I need warmer weather to work, it's like 28degrees out.

[STIdarkside]

Yeah it's been cold in the mornings... I thought you were taking your hood to a body shop to have it done...

[Matty2Hotty]

I'm doing everything except the filling smoothing and finish work, want to make sure it's 99% done the way I want it to look. So yeah some body shop but not much.

['Buru in the Burgh]

oh the suspense every time I open this thread lol

[STIdarkside]

What meets do you go to locally? I know that the Oly area has one on Wednesday nights, I just haven't gone to any yet...

[rallywagon]

Lets just say i have a good enough hook up where i buy 1 and get 1 Free...
But what color would look the best would be a hard question...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/advansupersgcrbg-1.jpg

DARK GRAY BOTTOM RIGHT, That would match you perfect, or the gold ones

[Matty2Hotty]

4 hours of wiring, pulling wires, and finally installing some BE JDM Heated/Folding Mirrors... I have completed it all at 1:40am. What a PIA to install/rewire, worth it? YES! Everything works and looks like it's from the factory. I'm so so happy!

[Legacy89]

I want that, i only have heated with electronic controls.
Don't know where to put the controller since mine is in the door stock.

[AWDSOME]

Ive been wanting to get the folding mirrors but couldnt find the wiring scheme yet

[Matty2Hotty]

Super easy, grey is unfold... Brown is fold... The other 3 wires for tilting are same exact locations as usdm and the heated I wired up to a separate switch since it's the two purple wires/ ground and positive. It wasn't rocket science but once I knew the color codes... Easy!

[02_Legacy]

the heated I wired up to a separate switch since it's the two purple wires/ ground and positive. It wasn't rocket science but once I knew the color codes... Easy!
why didn't you hook it up to the rear defrost button? That way it turns off after a while. You are probably going to have to be carefull you don't accidentatly leave them on too long or they will burn up.

[Matty2Hotty]

Didnt think of that... Still can do it and might(good call) but yeah have to pull the dash apart, blah. Will do it once the weather warms up.

['Buru in the Burgh]

do da do do....oh don't mind me, just passing through looking for new pictures....

[Legacy89]

the heated I wired up to a separate switch since it's the two purple wires/ ground and positive. It wasn't rocket science but once I knew the color codes... Easy!
why didn't you hook it up to the rear defrost button? That way it turns off after a while. You are probably going to have to be carefull you don't accidentatly leave them on too long or they will burn up.
Not necessarily, mine are on at all times and they both work.
I just forget to turn off that little button.

[STIdarkside]

do da do do....oh don't mind me, just passing through looking for new pictures....

If you look at his old 01 GT that he sold, there will be pictures of the STI roof vane installed...

[ubar legacy]

do da do do....oh don't mind me, just passing through looking for new pictures....
:withstupid:
haha

[Matty2Hotty]

We will see how far along I get till August for WCSS this year, just got a street bike since gas prices are going to be crazy and already climbing so my extra funds are spent right now for the bike. Hood project is almost finished and will post once I get ready to paint. Wheels might be the only thing else I get "this" year counting on income and if I can make some extra cash.

[subiman2005]

I saw you today on meridian! Your car is dam low man

[Matty2Hotty]

I want to go lower but my high profile Outback tired rub the wheel wells so I pounded the crap out of them to not rub in the front. I didn't see you :(

[STIdarkside]

How's the modified hood going? Any new updates?

[Matty2Hotty]

Not yet... Just been busy. I will have my wheels and hood pictures up soon enough!

[subiman2005]

U still living in milton? Haven't seen your car around

[Matty2Hotty]

Yeah still down the street from 7-11 and walgreens. Went to Japan to help out with the relief in plumbing and then of course been busy with my daughter. I got the hood about ready for paint, new wheels are in the garage as I think am going to paint them but we will see! WCSS everything will be showed off or that Dirty Fish car show next month!

[MRLancaster]

Cant wait to see!

[STIdarkside]

What wheels did you end up going with or is that gonna be a secret until WCSS?

[Matty2Hotty]

Everyone is so paintent.... Thought I would tease with a couple primered shots.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/5752e61b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/65aa8b59-1.jpg

[STIdarkside]

Looks great, can't wait to see it on the car... I'm guessing you won't post any pics of it on the car with the new rims until WCSS though...

[ryu_haneda]

Cool beans, dude... looking forward to more updates...

[Matty2Hotty]

Well I'm going to the BNW Meet/Show this Saturday in Auburn,WA but just with stock wheels and hood is up in the air on if I will have it on or not. Most likely will just wait for WCSS though since am working on a couple other projects that are not unrevealed yet.

Also I did overlay and got the hood welded without the spray nozzles, if anyone is wondering I modded and added them to the wiper arms.

[ryu_haneda]

Hmmm, that might work better than just having the spray nozzles on the hood. Let me know how that works out.

[Huffer]

got the hood welded without the spray nozzles, if anyone is wondering I modded and added them to the wiper arms.

So when the arms move the nozzles get dragged along?

[Matty2Hotty]

Yup just going to duct tape those babies on there. Haha naw, Its a relocation kit, popular when I had my mustang and all the Ford guys usually do this mod.
http://www.cjponyparts.com/squirter-noz ... 07/p/SNRK/ (http://www.cjponyparts.com/squirter-nozzle-relocation-kit-relocates-factory-nozzles-to-the-windshield-wipers-2005-2007/p/SNRK/)

[STIdarkside]

Where are you getting the hood done at? Just curious what paint/body shop that is? Looks like they do good work...

[Matty2Hotty]

Had it done by bel-kirk... Tyler there does cash side work. Vendor on nasioc.

[STIdarkside]

That's where I want to get my car repainted... From some threads on nasioc, I was sold on his work...

[Matty2Hotty]

Okay Okay... Sneaky update on being 1/2" off the ground.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/ab6e1dfa-1.jpg

[Huffer]

you better PM chromehorn on this one.

[ryu_haneda]

:shock:
WOW. Fantastic front end. The work put in shows.

I seriously need to get off my lazy butt and start putting up magazine issues again... this car would be a feature...

[MRLancaster]

OH...............................MY.....................................GOD..................................................................

I NEED a new pair of pants now!!!!!!!!!!! That looks absolutely amazing!!!!!

[Matty2Hotty]

Thanks guys, not the best angle of the hood, it's huge in person. The scoop can suck small birds in. Surprisingly i scrap a tiny bit with the front lip, the ground I was on was slightly angled so in reality you can see the corner of the lip by the wheels is the actual height, roughly 3". Wheels now am bummed, they are 18x8.5 +35... FLUSH? Not really at all, am bummed. i have a good finger and 1/2 gap, thinking spacers(10mm max) but not sure.

[MRLancaster]

I would love to see more pics of the car as a whole. :D

Keep up the amazing work! :smt023 :smt023 :smt023 :smt023 :smt023

[Huffer]

I just reviewed your thread and I'm giving you an official warning for not posting any pictures of your modified hood in progress.

[Matty2Hotty]

Gezzz I got a warning... Sounding like nasioc LOL do I get a time out?

[Matty2Hotty]

Started out with a idea that grew over the past year of having something one off and unique.

My idea begins...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/da2c8f81-1.jpg

One full week of measuring, outlining and double checking... Perfect Cut!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/341b0c10-1.jpg

And the big Million Dollar question... Will it work, fit and look good. Hard to tell without being welded, painted and installed but it's a work in progress.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/1813b1a2-1.jpg

Off to the body shop for primer, what a site to see my idea come to reality.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/5752e61b-1.jpg

Drying in the paint booth...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/653492be-1.jpg

Finished product... Well you seen it on the page 5... More to Come!

[Huffer]

^^ good job! You have a talent for sure. How is the underhood clearance - it the scoop going to need a diverter for when you install a TMIC?

[Matty2Hotty]

Everything from the 10-11 STI hood fits perfectly, I even reused my OEM hood heat protective, just have to trim out the scoop section. TMIC sits right where the opening is with the stock diverter, clearance where the coil pack sits highest point has about 1/2 clearance. Its a perfect fit.

['Buru in the Burgh]

Holy shit, this is absolutely amazing, fantastic work.

If you don't mind me being nebby, what was the final price of the entire hood project?

[Matty2Hotty]

Ummm roughly $700 give or take and more than a hand load of hours.

[ndto]

WOW! that is amazing man :shock:

[Yamazaki]

Matty, that is an example of why you are an inspiration to us all....

[Matty2Hotty]

Guys guys! I try to think I have a good vision on ideas but sometimes they don't go well with everyone's taste or style. I actually don't own a decent camera besides my iPhone so untill WCSS when someone actually takes some decent full shots then I will post up... Not to mention I have another top secret project for the rear end should be done later this week or next am hoping. So more to come!

[MRLancaster]

Cant wait to see the rest! I wish you were local! I wish there were other outback owners as serious as you are, and plus your an inspiration. Im the only one around here. :(

Once again keep up the amazing work!

[PHATsuby]

Looks good, did you weld in and do the body work? I'd like to see how it sits with the TMIC under the opening.

Ben

[Matty2Hotty]

Havent been feeling so great lately, made it to WCSS but didn't stay for the photoshot so I will have to find someone who wants to meet up locally for a shoot, post more pictures later.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/SubaruRear1-1.jpg

[MRLancaster]

Siiick! Now that is one of a kind! Absolutely amazing car! Would love to see some photoshoots of this thing! It just keeps getting better and better!

[ESSYMOND]

What is that beautiful diffuser?

[YVK]

What is that beautiful diffuser?
^This! i'm guessing custom!? i want !

[Huffer]

Matty is really bad at updating his build thread with actual BUILD pictures... but that is a custom CF underbody diffuser.

[Matty2Hotty]

LOL oh whatever, sorry! am just not gifted with a sweet camera as I always say I'm going to buy one but still haven't so yeah am not the best at keeping updated on builds.

I never played with carbon fiber and fiber glass so tried something new. Took a mold off the rear underside, then molded on the diffuser splitters with 2 layers of carbon fiber. Turned out pretty sweet and still needs a tiny bit of finishing, but came out sexy.

[MRLancaster]

Wheres your exhaust?

[Matty2Hotty]

It's a Borla, tucked up under there with a turn down like the OEM one, Borla is half the size though. My mold went all around it so I have a cutout section for just the round turndown 2.5", try to get more pictures soon.

[Danny-G]

Found some pictures from WCSS of your car on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=cue#!/medi ... 769&type=1 (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=cue#!/media/set/?set=a.2318417320406.136703.1248713769&type=1)

[ryu_haneda]

Hey hey, praying you feel better soon in Jesus' name.

I wonder if putting your car as a feature in my next issue would help you feel better...hehe

[Matty2Hotty]

This is a little better

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/EditFRONT-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/01OutbackRear-1.jpg

[Matty2Hotty]

Yes... look at my wheel gaps with a 8.5" wide +35 offset... Going to run a 20mm spacer to flush them out. Thats a +15 offset.

[ryu_haneda]

Whooooo... much better pics :grin:

[02_Legacy]

:smt007
I have to go clean myself up now... amazing

[Matty2Hotty]

That is the top of the lid of my custom built stainless top mount intake hiding inside the hood scoop :wink:

[98legwag]

Wow. Hood turned out really nice.

[Yamazaki]

Wow. You've outdone yourself again Matty. You just keep on raising the bar....
:smt023

[ElbryanWolf]

Great car Matty! The hood w/ scoop and the rear diffuser are unique and so well done! :razz:

Your avatar doesn't reflect the final greatness of the car though :wink:

-Wolf-

[Matty2Hotty]

Interior shot
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/491a5111-1.jpg

[ryu_haneda]

WOW. Real sweet interior.

[Matty2Hotty]

My 18" wheels with new tires and Rear Diffuser is for sale... I will make post later tonight after work.

[Yamazaki]

Huh? Why are you getting rid of the diffuser?

[csweston]

^this

[Matty2Hotty]

Why not? I can make another one :)

[jewbaru]

Update: Got my Yellow 3k DDM HID Kit in today... OMG, In love with my Fogs now! Post pictures once it gets dark out. Also to add... have 2 interviews Monday so hopefully will land a JOB to finish the 2010 STI Hood project and Get my Wheels ordered!
Ehhhh am going the 18" BBS LM route :thumbright:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/



oh man, where can i score those mirrors?

[jewbaru]

and how much for the diffuser?

[jewbaru]

You sold it!!!

[STIdarkside]

Do you have any issues with CEL's with your exhuast setup? Do you have a sound clip of your exhaust?

Thanks

[Matty2Hotty]

My car is sold! Pick up a 99 RHD for $1800. Will make a new thread on my newest ride!

[STIdarkside]

Damn, you work fast... I'm guessing a twin turbo JDM engine is in the works...

[MRLancaster]

link to the new thread? :D

[240_benzo]

This is a little better
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/01OutbackRear-1.jpg

you said these are 18x8.5+35 and still arent flush?
if you were running less camber they would fit alight tighter
but my coilovers are slotted to easily adjust the camber
looks awsome and with less camber would look even better IMO :smt007

[chuckthefuk]

Holy FBOMB!!!!! WOW. that is all...

[02_Legacy]

not sure I understand that post ^ lol

[chuckthefuk]

I live under a frozen rock. This thread is news to me