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ivanwakeup
06-15-2012, 01:36 AM
Hey guys!

still pretty new here as i just picked up a 99OB a few weeks ago, ej25d motor 5MT. I have a lot i want to do to it already, and this thread will facilitate sharing my progress!


i'll kick things off with a snapshot from the day i got her:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/sec8c9-1.jpg


ordered H&R springs combo'd with KYB struts (both were for 04-07 WRX) and here is what she looks like now (wheels are xxr 006s):

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/24pgghc-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/256sbcm-1.jpg

just finished up sorting out the suspension today, obviously a drop this substantial left me with a few concerns, and i still need to get an alignment (definitely drives pretty wacky as is). decided i would try something froggy and hack up my OEM grille and paint it.....my color choice was quite poor IMO. i've seen a lot of subies around here pull off the bright colors, thought it might look ok on mine but i think i'll be changing it to gold.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/rll2zc-1.jpg


up next is to tint my tails and my front windows (disclaimer: i am quite aware of the legality of this)
some general maintenance is also in the works, as well as removing the factory pinstriping
paint could use a wax/polish as well



thats all for now!

ivanwakeup
06-15-2012, 05:44 PM
fixed the grille and tinted the tails today, some pictures:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/jiggfb-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/5eub88-1.jpg

chrish8r
06-16-2012, 09:26 PM
Looks nice. What did you use to tint your tails??

ivanwakeup
06-16-2012, 09:35 PM
VHT niteshades, it comes in a spray can. It is translucent, so you lose very little visibility in the lights themselves. they are slightly harder to see in direct sunlight, at night they are effectively the same as stock.

chrish8r
06-16-2012, 09:42 PM
Thanks man. I like the look but i cant bring myself to use nightshade on my lights. I use tint vinyl(thicker than window tint) but if i had a spare tail light set, i would use nightshade