Monstar's '98 StageRally Outback - Updates and New Pics!

[MonstarMotorsports]

After a crappy turn of events and losing my 08 production class wrx rally car, i ended up with this '98 Outback Limited to do a crunch time build to get ready for my 2013 season. And after hours spent on google, i can not find a single stage rally outback out there... and very few legacys in general. So i figured this might be a sweet treat for you guys. Thought i'd share!

This isnt a car i want to throw a lot of money at.. since i'll probably only use it one year, so im going to keep it cheap and basic and just run it in Open class.

So I picked up a clean titled 98 outback limited, Heated everything, 147k, auto, really clean (minus a big dent) at auction for $2200.
So here's the carnage....

Mod List/Build Cost:

1998 Clean Title Outback Limited from auction 2200

Exterior:
Dents. Lots of dents.FREE!
Ikea Mud Flaps $8
Removed Roof Rackfree
Matte White paint job $100
Window Tint free
Custom Grill free
Stickers $120
Badge of Ownershipfree
Street Sign Skid plates front and Rear free
WRX Rear differential Cover free
Opened scoop holefree
Rhinolined Wiper Cowl free
Hood Pins $20
Spoiler $55
Projector Retro fit (in progress)

Interior:
Corbeau Seats and Brackets $710
Painted White $60
04 WRX Dash and Center Console $50
Custom Gauge Cluster (work in progress)
Custom Fiberglass Stereo Delete/Switch Mount Plate free
Removed all interior trim, head liner, carpet, rear seat, rear door panels
Removed Ignition
Removed Air Bags
Removed Power Door Locks
Toggle switched and push button start ignition $15
Toggle switched LED Running Lights $10
Custom Cutting Brake free
Pink wrapped Parking Brake free
Battery Kill Key $15
Stickers $5
Fire Extinguishers $40
Tool Box, Tools, Tow Strap, Repair Stuff, First Aid Kit, + Other Equpiment $300+

Motor:
Extremely Dirty...
AC/HVAC Delete free
Intake Pipe $7
Oil Sep. Plate $30
Valve Cover/Spark Plug Gaskets $50
Misc Maintnence $20
NGK Wires $60
NGK G-Power Plugs $14

Drivetrain:
5 Speed Trans with PPG Straight Cut 1-4 Gear set$1000
04 WRX Master Cylinderfree
98 Outback slave cylinder$20
Push Type Clutch Fork$10
5 Speed Driveshaft$25
1998 outback 5 Speed Transmission crossmember and Mount$40
New Crossmember bolts from Subaru $4
1999 outback VSSfree
Exedy Clutch130
Transmission/Rear Diff Fluids (grimmspeeds cocktail)60
New Flywheel 40

Exhaust:
Tsudo UEL Headers with High Flow Cat $350
Custom 2.5" Catback pipe (no muffler) $20

Suspension:
01 forester struts and springs (waiting to be installed) free

Tires:
205/70 Traction Tires mounted and balanced $50

Misc:
Rhinolined engine bay and other misc engine parts free

Total Approx Build Cost to Date: $5640



Took it out and played a little bit before hand.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562394_274719612626737_1404572576_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544964_274719632626735_944337556_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/487153_274719655960066_946688614_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539892_274719695960062_1364052667_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/11813_274719735960058_1680139008_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/540496_274719765960055_522524986_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/408049_218319711600061_694869257_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/156254_262693663829332_223692799_n.jpg

and then talked the GF into washing it haha

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/542969_252605191504846_803039101_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/534596_233423753422990_395614165_n.jpg



Anyways enough with the BS and playing around with it, time to get serious about getting it prepped for stage rally.

Spent the day today gutting the dash out and replacing it with a WRX dash.
Did a little wiring that needed done, and called it a day for now.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/601095_308984405857714_1996718271_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526724_309085135847641_34304635_n.jpg


Going to start on the paint job and finish stripping out the interior tomorrow.
Got some switches ordered im waiting on to finish the wiring.
Trying to track down the last couple parts i need for a 5 speed swap

So those updates should all be coming rather quickly.
Sunday night i'll post paint job pictures!
Sorry not a lot of progress yet, just started today! but stay tuned!

[rocketlegacy]

should be a sweet project Chance.. what ever happened to moving to Hawaii? and the FozzSTI?

[MonstarMotorsports]

Seems like every time i go to pack up and move, something falls into place here in oregon that keeps me around another year lol. So no hawaii yet...
Sold for forester quite sometime ago... still want another... But gotta finish some other cars first. Get my truck riding on 42's, pick up another 08 shell that i can actually register, this pos... etc.

You freaked me out at first BTW casey lol, then i realised it was you haha

[Garrison]

Oh, what I would give to be able to build a rally soob!

You're trying to keep it on the cheap right? Forester XT suspension and some bigger AT tires are your best bet. It'll give you a nice 2" lift, plus stiffer spring/damping rates. Where are you looking to focus your $$ because there's a LOT you can do to the outback platform?

[MonstarMotorsports]

Oh, what I would give to be able to build a rally soob!

You're trying to keep it on the cheap right? Forester XT suspension and some bigger AT tires are your best bet. It'll give you a nice 2" lift, plus stiffer spring/damping rates. Where are you looking to focus your $$ because there's a LOT you can do to the outback platform?

Planning on Forester suspension if i dont keep the stock. Being an open class car, it doesnt need a ton of money to be competitive. and im not going to spend any more than i have too since this car will only be used for a year, two at max.

my main focus for money right now is roll cage and the required safety equipment. Going to cost me $1500 bucks for the cage. which is dirt cheap for a full blown cage. The average person would spend 3000-5000. (it really does pay to be me haha) and the rest of the required safety equipment is going to run about another grand... I've got some money set aside for my seats right now i want to run, they will be the first large purchase here in probably 2 months, got a lot of other stuff to do first before i need to worry about the expensive finishing touches.

I got a wild hair last night/early this morning and decided to go start slinging some paint! Its about half finished right now, but heres a teaser shot!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398941_284837441614954_412896540_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

Got the paint about 75% done, but im doing everything wrong with this paint job lol. Like driving the car while the paints still wet haha. or down gravel roads with out clear coat. haha So gotta redo a couple spots, and then shoot some clear, but its getting there. Atleast all the green is finally gone!! I even jammed it haha.

Absolutely HATE doing window tinting. But i got ONE window done :) I'll get the rest done tomorrow.

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/380285_309431925812962_1848768067_n.jpg

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/545338_309431995812955_1809130313_n.jpg

Threw on the badge of ownership.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547208_309506662472155_455243417_n.jpg

Paint/body work 75% complete

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/208996_309506685805486_989934423_n.jpg

Finished up all the wiring i have to do for now finally. Dash is all fitted, and everything down to the cruise control works for now... (it'll come out later)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/303308_309506642472157_1282817831_n.jpg

Need to find a center console, but for now, everythings secured.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248155_309506705805484_1100856106_n.jpg

more to come.

[chrish8r]

Id like to see where you are taking this car cause id like to see a roll cage in an outback

[MonstarMotorsports]

It'll be caged soon! I just hope my cage fits it half way decent since it was designed for an impreza... lol. But i'll make it work one way or another.

Not a lot of pictures for this update.... but good progress.

All 4 door windows are now tinted.
Battery cut off switch is wired.
Back half of the car is gutted.
Paints basically finished.

going to pick up my wrx center console tomorrow and some forester suspension.
Ordering my Corbeau seats in 2 weeks, Then just got 18 more things to check off the required to do list, and we'll be ready to race!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251996_310251942397627_1850427013_n.jpg

[lord flashheart]

lol ive been waiting for someone to do this!
btw ive seen 2 outback rally cars. one a sedan, the other a wagon. idk if you would call them 'stage rally' cars, but they were caged and had some very serious shit done to them.

[peugoby]

Fun project but quick question: Why does a rally prepped Legacy need a WRX dashboard?

[MonstarMotorsports]

Fun project but quick question: Why does a rally prepped Legacy need a WRX dashboard?

the dash was swapped to suit me and my needs. It was more of a comfort and convenience mod than a performance one. It's a better design vs the legacy dash for gauges, switches, looks, etc.


lol ive been waiting for someone to do this!
btw ive seen 2 outback rally cars. one a sedan, the other a wagon. idk if you would call them 'stage rally' cars, but they were caged and had some very serious shit done to them.

any chance of pictures? lol I'd still love to see one besides my own.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Went and picked up some Forester suspension tonight, installed the wrx center console, and picked up a bunch of required safey stuff tonight as well, 2 fire extinguishers, first aid kit, tow strap. My check list is down to 15 things to be ready to race... Getting there one little step at a time. Oh yeah... got a sweet new sticker too... ha

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250973_310716982351123_557069848_n.jpg

[Garrison]

Hahahahahaha. Best passenger sticker ever.

[lord flashheart]

I'll find those pics. BTW are you converting to to 5MT?

Also, in my honest opinion the forester suspension is less than ideal. When I rally raced the best cheap suspension set up I saw was the plain ol legacy L. My had the exact same vs as me, and ever rally we were really close in times, then after he put outback struts on I started beating him by 2 seconds consistantly. The outbacks sit to high to corner well.the stock L or even the BD LGT springs are the perfect blend of soft and ride hight. That's just my experience in rally racing

[MonstarMotorsports]

i am converting to 5spd. very soon.
I got the forester stuff for free, so i figured id give it a shot. suspensions all going to be in trial and error for me till i figure out something i like. but i'll keep that in mind! thanks!

[MonstarMotorsports]

Small updates.
Busted out the steering lock today (required to race)
Disabled the power door locks (also required)
Removed the airbags (again required)
Wired up my push button ignition switch

then my co driver and i were both hating the paint scheme after we saw it on the car... just looked terrible. so we have a new idea... sprayed the white tonight.. more to come soon...

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/165865_311298222292999_879228516_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/165856_311298242292997_1778375843_n.jpg

[98OBW]

Your girlfriends cute :)
I'm interested in seeing where this thread goes, have to say the white looks much better than the black with pink stripes.

[MonstarMotorsports]

shes actually the ex gf now... so if you want her, feel free haha... GOOD LUCK! :P

[Airgne]

could you read the members rules and update you thread. thank you

[98OBW]

LOL! Well from my experience living out there 8 years ago the women in Oregon have a few screws loose, at least the ones in the greater Portland area seemed to.

[MonstarMotorsports]

could you read the members rules and update you thread. thank you

mod list was your only concern?


LOL! Well from my experience living out there 8 years ago the women in Oregon have a few screws loose, at least the ones in the greater Portland area seemed to.

I was in portland a couple days ago with the outback picking up some parts and pulled into a plaid panty to get on my phone and get directions... wasnt there for one minute and this girl walks up to my window. (she was about 30-40 and probably strung out on heroine) Conversation went like....

Her: Excuse me, I really like your car, do you have a cigarete?
Me: No, i dont smoke sorry
Her: Oh, well do you have a dollar?
Me: All my money is on plastic sorry
Her: Oh, Well i love your car that pink is hot, would you give me a ride down the street?
Me: Im lost, and late i really cant im sorry
Her: Jesus, do you wanna fuck!?
Me: hahahahaha *rolls up window and locks doors*

Screws loose.... i think she flat out lost hers and all the marbles to go with it.

[98OBW]

I was in portland a couple days ago with the outback picking up some parts and pulled into a plaid panty to get on my phone and get directions... wasnt there for one minute and this girl walks up to my window. (she was about 30-40 and probably strung out on heroine) Conversation went like....

Her: Excuse me, I really like your car, do you have a cigarete?
Me: No, i dont smoke sorry
Her: Oh, well do you have a dollar?
Me: All my money is on plastic sorry
Her: Oh, Well i love your car that pink is hot, would you give me a ride down the street?
Me: Im lost, and late i really cant im sorry
Her: Jesus, do you wanna fudge!?
Me: hahahahaha *rolls up window and locks doors*

Screws loose.... i think she flat out lost hers and all the marbles to go with it.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA yeah that sounds like Portland city!

[MonstarMotorsports]

Just some of the gear getting gathered up.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/599261_311776612245160_878268572_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/551602_311776655578489_237407704_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/601160_311776675578487_1832615529_n.jpg

Finished spraying the white tonight. Will spray the gray tomorrow and throw on the mud flaps. Then my mandatory check list will be down to 13 things :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/181278_311825892240232_47462911_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

Finished the paint today (minus some touch up spots that need rehit)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/182329_312187788870709_1274719504_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/527594_312187798870708_915305194_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/525784_312187765537378_813368818_n.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

I was in portland a couple days ago with the outback picking up some parts and pulled into a plaid panty to get on my phone and get directions... wasnt there for one minute and this girl walks up to my window. (she was about 30-40 and probably strung out on heroine) Conversation went like....

Her: Excuse me, I really like your car, do you have a cigarete?
Me: No, i dont smoke sorry
Her: Oh, well do you have a dollar?
Me: All my money is on plastic sorry
Her: Oh, Well i love your car that pink is hot, would you give me a ride down the street?
Me: Im lost, and late i really cant im sorry
Her: Jesus, do you wanna fudge!?
Me: hahahahaha *rolls up window and locks doors*

Screws loose.... i think she flat out lost hers and all the marbles to go with it.

HAHA! I had kinda the same thing happen about a mile from my house, but she was more to the point..

I drive up to the gas station about to fill up my Silvia... Ugly snaggle toothed black chick... All cracked out...
her: Hey baby! What you do'n tonight?
me: filling my car...
her: you wanna have some fun baby?!
me: not with you!
her: What?! You got sump'n better at home or sump'n?!
me: Yeah, it's free and its called a hand!
her: F**K you!
me: No thanks...

heh heh

[MonstarMotorsports]

Well i need some trim pieces for the dash, the gauge bezel, the lower half of the dash/center console, and the air vent trim, and i wanted a wrx gauge cluster... Found a great deal, all of it for $50... only down side was i ended up with a spare dash :) hahaha.

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/382411_312638865492268_1890717472_n.jpg

and got the fire extinguisher's mounted in front of the seats.

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/428385_312533212169500_34063310_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

Sorry not a lot of updates lately, Had a real close friend die, and we've been working on a huge memorial for her. Anyone who lives in the NW area... Come out!

https://www.facebook.com/events/175784419219401/

But what little i have been doing on the car has been fixing small problem after small problem thats going wrong with the car. pretty much got everything sorted out now other than cruise control and the hvac system.

But did get the rest of the dash put in finally.

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/197803_314322631990558_119131962_n.jpg

Then i was bored, so took it out and played with it.

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/532499_314392368650251_868608381_n.jpg

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/269258_314392421983579_1951189671_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394640_314392448650243_201757202_n.jpg

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/602532_314392468650241_2026625826_n.jpg

[anothernord]

What was involved in putting in the WRX dash? Swapping heater cores? Dash beam, ect?

[MonstarMotorsports]

i didnt swap anything but the dash its self and just threw to bolts in it on the sides to hold it in place. its solid. it would fit better if you swapped out the bar.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/532208_290206227744742_1255266130_n.jpg

[Thomistopheles]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Good gods, that looks like fun. :smt007

[MonstarMotorsports]

It was quite the blast. its nice to have the road the Oregon trail rally runs on right in my back yard :)

how ever i was running it backwards in this picture haha.

[MonstarMotorsports]

sorry guys been busy/broke havent done much work on the car lately.
Couple small updates how ever.

car is not ready to be jumped lol. luckily it only broke the headers, and not the oil pan.
So instead of new seats this week, i ordered new tsudo UEL headers and high flow cat, and i'll make a custom 2.5" mufflerless catback to go with them.

and i'll start making my skid plate tonight to prevent this problem from happening again lol. And i got the front mud flaps on.

http://www.cntracing.com/v/vspfiles/photos/01-0601-22-2.jpg

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/563360_317453101677511_1888026653_n.jpg

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/552533_317453111677510_1037004787_n.jpg

[Garrison]

might i suggest 2.25" piping to help preserve back-pressure (and thereby power)?

[lord flashheart]

2.5-3 Inch is the ideal size pipe for engines up to 300HP.

2 stroke engines need a proper amout of back pressure, because if they use intake charge to expelle the exhaust gases. With out back pressure the intake charge flows out the exhaust. 4 stoke engines on the other hand need very little back pressure. I think that the misconseption that the need back pressure came from the fact that the length of the exhaust needs to long enough to keep the fresh oxegen from going back up to the valve and creating a lean condition outside the valve and burning the valve. Pipe side is also important. If the pipe is to small it constructs, if its to big the exhaust gas expands, cools. Which makes the volume of gas harder to move. Size and length is important....

[MonstarMotorsports]

in simple terms... the outlet on the headers is 2.5" there would be no reason to down size the piping for the catback to 2.25". Keep it the same all the way out the back.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Just some random pics from the memorial gathering i organised for a dear friend.

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/534500_353553684717914_565278173_n.jpg

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/534862_353553698051246_140327392_n.jpg

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/522038_353553704717912_1233332873_n.jpg

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/528291_353553718051244_995448227_n.jpg

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/282779_353553734717909_328155266_n.jpg

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/562922_353567798049836_91900488_n.jpg

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/389129_353834034689879_180107598_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

so went to the beach yesturday for the 4th.... proceeded to get a $1,000 ticket...
<--- one extremely pissed off driver.

And i was hoping to have the cage in next month... might be a couple months away now.

But got around to stereo delete and moving all the switches. and moving the stereo to its new home.

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/483365_319698381452983_854640778_n.jpg

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/531234_319698368119651_1445688046_n.jpg

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/320320_319698348119653_2005882764_n.jpg

[chrish8r]

$1,000 ticket?!?!?! What did you do? Pull some Dukes of Hazard stunts??

[nikolaus.conrad]

$1,000 ticket?!?!?! What did you do? Pull some Dukes of Hazard stunts??
Seriously!

[MonstarMotorsports]

carless driving, wreckless endangerment, no seat belt, failure to provide proof of insurance (its insured, i just forgot to put the new card in the car lol)
and unlawful exhaust (my headers are broke due to jumping it lol)

[lord flashheart]

^lol i like this guys style.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Little video from today.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=29 ... =2&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=295478330550865&set=vb.232973336792155&type=2&theater)

[MonstarMotorsports]

Updates for today! These puppies arrived :)

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/600019_321130457976442_1944773804_n.jpg

I do NOT recommend Tsudo headers to anyone. the fitment flat out SUCKS. i cant even change my oil filter at the moment, nor did they bolt up very well. took some modification and a ton of struggle to get all the bolts in. now i need to figure out how to bend the headers a little bit by the oil filter so i can change it with out pulling off the exhaust... wasnt very happy.

and this is all im running for exhaust at the current moment. it is OBNOXIOUSLY loud. I'll get a video clip here in a bit.

[MonstarMotorsports]

clip from inside the car of how obnoxious it is lol.

https://www.facebook.com/video/video.ph ... 9823805049 (https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=296269823805049)

i really hope the mufflerless catback quiets it down. i have a 105db level i cant exceed, so might end up having to throw a muffler in after all. Guess we'll see.

[nikolaus.conrad]

It should be a quick detachable muffler :wink:

[Dead91silvia]

carless driving, wreckless endangerment, no seat belt, failure to provide proof of insurance (its insured, i just forgot to put the new card in the car lol)
and unlawful exhaust (my headers are broke due to jumping it lol)

I was feeling sorry for you, but dude, really?! Thats some stupidness right there bro... You must have really pissed off that cop!

[lord flashheart]

He probably has it out for all the ricers.

[MonstarMotorsports]

cop was just a punk and with 4th of july was probably sick of everyone on his beach lol.

[MonstarMotorsports]

So im half way done right now getting the wrx gauge cluster merged over to work in the legacy, I'll post some pictures up tonight when its finished.
and friday afternoon i'll be off early so im going to fab up the cat back exhaust and hopefully somewhat quiet this puppy down lol.

[MonstarMotorsports]

going to have to replace it. the computer systems are just to far apart. gauges dont work with a shit.

https://s

[MonstarMotorsports]

well have to drive to bend tomorrow to meet with my house builder, so instead of doing hte exhaust tomorrow like i planned.... I was able to ditch work and do it today :)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/306613_321970714559083_218252832_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

More wiring gremlins..... bout to blow my head off lol.

hopefully what i think is the problem though, is truly the problem and will be an easy fix.

So i put in the wrx gauge cluster. the gauges sorta worked but didnt work right, of course all i had hooked up was the speedo and tach. no idiot lights, fuel gauge, water temp, etc. so there was a lot of open circuits, and i wasn't even thinking about what problems that alone may cause.

havnet really drove the car since i did the swap. But yesturday when i did drive it, the battery died quick during driving it... So obviously the alt isnt working. Tested the battery and alt to make sure, both checked out okay. So im pretty sure because the Battery Idiot light isnt plugged in, it's not allowing the alternator to do its job.
believe it or not, on a lot of cars, that little idiot light is what allows the alt to work or not lol.

So this is what i've been doing today....

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/482106_297735953658436_1987446930_n.jpg

I took the guts out of the legacy cluster, and am working on merging them into the wrx case. Then all the wiring will be the same, everything will work properly. but it will have the wrx look and fit.

Unfortunately i broke the little paper circuit board today not paying attention... So before i can find out of this conversion is going to fix all my problems... gotta go buy yet another gauge cluster to rob the paper board out of...

Anyone happen to have one for sale?

So this is where were sitting as of right now.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/564098_323073057782182_319251190_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/376278_323073081115513_2142921127_n.jpg

Soon as i track down a cluster to steal that part out of. hopefully all will be well.

[Cwebboutbacked1]

Shits weak bro

[MonstarMotorsports]

haha kcuf off chris, you still jealous about the UELs? :P
Come rally with me fucker!

changed my mind once again lol.
I got a new cluster yesturday. finished the hybrid wrx cluster, put it in the car and everything worked. but in a rally car, i could just see many problems popping up with it between the dust and vibration something was going to break eventuallly and i didnt want to deal with it. So i just put in the legacy cluster for now, Im going to go after market gauges put into the wrx housing here soon.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/580982_298054100293288_361868100_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

Went to work on the skid plate :)

Before

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Bent into shape

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Fitted

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

[MonstarMotorsports]

Moved onto the rear end of the car this afternoon.
Had a WRX rear diff cover sittting on the shelf, so put some bolts threw the bottom of it, and then bolted that puppy on.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/375665_323539404402214_745541047_n.jpg

then i had the perfect mounting plate to bolt on my gas tank skid plate :)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

[hansvonaxion]

Looks good. The second skid pan worries me though, looks like it could hook on something, or dig in and do some damage? Maybe it would just tear off in that case.

[MonstarMotorsports]

it sits so high off the ground, i cant believe it would ever come in contact with something so hard it could possibly get hung up nor ripped off. how ever im always the type that says better safe than sorry, and ive thought about that. I need to pull it off tomorrow and put a small bow in it to go around the exhaust (it rubs right now) so while its off, i am going to curve the front lip up a little bit as well just in case. But im sure its good to go as is.

if the car got off roaded and dragged across rocks etc... then i would be worried, but in a rally race... its pretty uncommon that plate is going to hit the ground ever. its more a shield to prevent flying rocks from smashing into the body/gastank/exhaust/rear diff.

[MonstarMotorsports]

did some painting.
inside to all white, took the mirrors back to pink, and painted the door cards pink.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/376255_324135017675986_838184997_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/603442_324135047675983_1053459349_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/548115_324135064342648_1566465591_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

Finally getting around to fiberglassing the dash plate.

My lovely creation was stenciled in cardboard and pink duct tape haha.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/375738_299160580182640_1998491453_n.jpg

wrapped and ready for some resin.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

It was tedious work to make housings for the 3 switches and the ignition switch so when its done they will be flushed in. So doesnt look like i got to far, but by the time i got it wraped, i was ready to call it quits for the night haha. Resin, fiberglass, bondo, tons of sanding, and paint tomorrow! or maybe this weekend.... we'll see how much ass i feel like busting lol.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Well this is going to take for ever, i didnt have the right hardner, or enough of the wrong hardner.... But i didnt want to order any, so i did it anyways lol. Its just going to take 10 years to dry solid enough i can start sanding. But its been milkshaked out and is sitting in front of a hot light bulb now.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/409680_299339230164775_268451172_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

and finished :)

decided to wrap it vs paint it since i had an old under armor shirt that didnt fit any more. Needed to do something with that prime piece of fabric!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/561164_324941474262007_928540913_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

Well its been a week and i havent done crap to the car other than replace a broken switch from my ignition.
Lifes catching up with me, between trying to get a house build off the paperwork stage, and trying to get back into college, the rally car hasnt been getting any attention... But big changes and $$'s are being thrown at here soon. No pictures today.. but figured i'd atleast post an update so you guys didn't think i quit on ya already lol.

So i sold the automatic trans, and i have to deliver it on the 4th. So i've got 6 days to get the drivetrain pulled out. i figured while i had the car up and the suspension tore apart to break the trans out, i would put on my foz takes offs and get my lift at the same time. Get the front suspension out only to realise i dont have the top spring perches for the foz springs, and the outbacks wont fit. Great start... Then i look down at the engine side of my skid plate and there looks like enough oil on it to change my oil with! so massive oil leak somewhere... Another great start.

So sadly im calling it a weekend already haha.

But starting monday. I'll pull my motor and drivetrain.
Deliver the drivetrain on the 4th on my way out of town for vacatoin.

Then when i get home, I'll be purchasing and installing the following :)

5 Speed Trans and all components i dont have already to complete the swap
New Gaskets and belts for the entire motor
Forester Spring Perches

Pictures to follow...

[chrish8r]

Atleast you founjd that leak now and not when you hear a clunk clunk clunk

[MonstarMotorsports]

i knew it was leaking, but i thought it was really minor. Maybe it use to be and now its major lol. just checked the oil, wont even read on the dip stick haha. So yeah good time to find it!

[lord flashheart]

^just because its not knocking now, doesnt mean the damage hasnt been done. my friend runs his low because hes not in the habbit of checking it, and he ran it low enough that the light flickered 1 time and 6 weeks later he had a rod knock. if you have low pressure the bearing contacts the crank for a split sec. and you get a couple little pieces of bearing, that debris can get past the filter, and cause more debris. before you know it you have grooves in the bearing, so the oil goes to the groove instead of giving the bearing a film of oil to ride on, and it contacts more, and gets worse and worse till there is no bearing left.

btw. i love your style. this was kinda the plan for my car when i got it, but then i went a different route. anyways yours is one of my fav threads to follow.

[MonstarMotorsports]

im not to worried about motor damage, car never gets drove, so i doubt it was drove with to low of oil. But i will check it out when i have it all torn apart.
And thank you!

[lord flashheart]

lol cool. as i aways say "only takes one piece of shit to ruin everything" which i think applys to painting, engines and plumbing.. if you catch my drift.

[MonstarMotorsports]

and online forums.... haha

and well shit, just about everything in life!

[MonstarMotorsports]

We'll its been a terrible, but productive day. The shops just way to busy right now for me to be tying up a lift for an extended period of time, so i bit the bullet and decided to do this at home since theres a good chance the car might get stuck in this stage for a couple weeks. Well working in gravel everything goes wrong.... lol. But in the end, i won. Motor and trans are out.

sorry for the crappy quality picture. i'll have my normal camera back soon.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/311564_328787160544105_374357502_n.jpg

hopefully in about a week i'll have to the time to go pick up the new 5spd!

[MonstarMotorsports]

Got a new yellow cap under the hood today :)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/425155_329152473840907_171141641_n.jpg

also took out all the cruise control junk and the automatic transmission lines, ripped out my dash today as well and started pulling out worthless crap that didnt need to be in there, and working on a new wiring harness for the hvac system. Lots getting done, just nothing much picture worthy. give it another couple weeks and it'll be coming along nicely.

[chuckthefuk]

hmmmmmmm

[Reason]

:withstupid:

[Dead91silvia]

:withstupid:

:smt005

[MonstarMotorsports]

hmmmmmmmm what?
am i missing something lol

busted out a bunch more work today.

Everything from behind the dash that didnt need to be there is gone now. Cleaned up the wiring immensely. got rid of all the sound deadening, started modifying the hvac system so it would work they way i want it, just need to build the wiring harness for it now (tomorrow) Automatic shifter is GONE! YAY!! and mounted/hooked up my 'slide brake'

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/255287_329605420462279_180802363_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/185990_329605437128944_1562644527_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/558406_329605450462276_380391730_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

Well everything insides done and put back together for the last time thankfully :)

Next week... 5 speed goes in! I'll also have my camera back next week so no more low quality shitty pictures lol.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/480775_330090283747126_284838394_n.jpg

repainted the hood as well.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/531320_330090323747122_1984744947_n.jpg

[chuckthefuk]

did you trim the dash?

[MonstarMotorsports]

trimed a tiny bit on the door cards. other wise dash fit perfect.

look at the first picture i posted on the 1st of august a couple post up. you can see the small hole in the door card. thats all i had to do to make it fit. theres about a dozen ways to fix that hole, but when the doors closed you dont see it at all. and for this car... i dont really care about flawlessness. So it can stay as is.

[chuckthefuk]

good documentation. thank u

[MonstarMotorsports]

i also have my dash sitting higher than it should. if you used the wrx dash bar, or mounted the dash different and down lower like it should be, it might fit the door card even better yet, require less trimming or maybe even none.

[Huffer]

I wonder if you took the part of the door card that you cut out, and inverted it, and plastic welded it back in...

Or, just heated up the door card while it's on the door, wrapped tin foil over the dash part and just gently pushed the door closed...hmmm.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Huffer, absolutely, heat the card from the back, and mold it inwards. would work perfect. Going to be a pain and take some time to get it perfect, but it would work.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Just scored the deal of a friggin century from an old buddy.

$1,000 for a 05 WRX 5 speed with a PPG 1-4 Straight cut gear set. Fawkin stoked!!

Pick it up next week when it gets pulled out of his race car. Bastards going dog box.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Why haven't I seen this before? This is on epic proportions! Keep up the good work man!

[MonstarMotorsports]

Thank you sir!!
Been following your datsun build! one of my favorite cars of all time lol

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Thanks a lot. I'm hoping to be able to drive her within the next couple of weeks.

[nikolaus.conrad]

This is exciting!! You've got me thinking about a WRX dash now! Make sure you get a matching rear diff! :smt023

[MonstarMotorsports]

oh i'll get the right diff dont worry lol. the old ones already out of the car and with its new owner as of yesterday!

[MonstarMotorsports]

Went down and mounted my new meats today :)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/181101_331995103556644_1139368912_n.jpg

Wait till you see the update i have for tomorrow..... ;)

[nikolaus.conrad]

Does it bark? :wink:

[MonstarMotorsports]

So i spent 8 hours today driving/rumaging threw junk yards...
struck out incredibly bad. i got ONE part i need. the drive shaft ;(

But on the bright side. I did get to pick up my 5 speed today :)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/551021_332282926861195_966128022_n.jpg

So im in need of some parts!! if you have em, please PM me!

need the Manual Transmission H crossmember from a 98-02 forester, or 95-99 legacy/outback.
Clutch/Brake pedal set up from an outback/legacy with Hydraulic Clutch
Slave cylinder for a Push type clutch (06+ wrx or outback)
and i need a VSS!

[MonstarMotorsports]

So even though i dont have any transmission mounts, my excuse for this was i need a good storage spot for the transmission to sit untill then... I figure the pitch mount and a jack stand was good enough to put it in proper storage for the moment :) So spent my last 20 minutes of day light "storing my transmission safely away!"

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/304599_332321020190719_1196796995_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/418305_332321036857384_1470423326_n.jpg


Just for anyone interested in doing a 5 speed swap in an automatic car. Subaru is extremely nice to us, and has all the holes drilled and ready to go. most of them are just plugged with little plastic plugs. Pop em off and bolt the stuff on! Example is the holes in the body to mount the shifter steady.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/384744_305576862874345_1896265893_n.jpg


Still need the Manual Transmission H crossmember from a 98-02 forester, or 95-99 legacy/outback.
Clutch/Brake pedal set up from an outback/legacy with Hydraulic Clutch
Slave cylinder for a Push type clutch (06+ wrx or outback)
and a VSS!

Let me know if you have one floating around! Thanks!

[nikolaus.conrad]

I have a hydraulic master cylinder from a 1999 Outback with 8000 miles, mounts right to the transmission. I have the matching clutch fork to go with it if you want that too! I don't need these because when I do my trans swap I'll be going with a cable set up instead of hydraulic.

[MonstarMotorsports]

PM'ING!!!

[nikolaus.conrad]

^LMFAO! :smt005

[MonstarMotorsports]

Modified the trim to fit around the cutting brake.
Bent the cutting brake left and up to help with clearance in 2nd gear

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/552137_332564010166420_930372004_n.jpg

and installed the new driveshaft

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/405232_332564046833083_1897972197_n.jpg


Still need a transmission mount/crossmember badly!! anyone got one? 5 speed H shape for 95-99 leg/outback or 98-02 forester!

[lord flashheart]

Junk yard bro

[MonstarMotorsports]

I drove 3 hours to stop at 4 junk yards between my house and 3 hours away. only part i came home with i needed was the driveshaft...

the manual cars were already stripped of their transmissions/mounts
None of them had the right geared rear end.
and the ones that still had pedals were all for cable set ups.
and of course 95% of the subarus were automatic.
8 hours of driving/hunting was a massive failure lol.

[chuckthefuk]

ummm.. car-parts.com massive online junk yard inventory system.

[MonstarMotorsports]

I use car part constantly. My problem is i live in the middle of no where. I dont feel like driving 6 hours one way to northern Washington for a 20 dollar part. And when they cant send you pictures i dont trust them to send me the right one lol

let me edit that.. even 6-7 hours away in spokane, they dont have the right pedals, nor crossmembers.
So still looking lol

[MonstarMotorsports]

^ Just proved my point, i called a yard in PA that had a 98 5 speed crossmember listed. Asked him, this is H shaped correct? "no its just a straight bar that holds the mount" well then its not a 5 speed crossmember, you have it listed wrong....

edit again. lets change that to 4 yards now that listen automatic crossmembers as 5 speeds... Tools...

[MonstarMotorsports]

My new Slave cylinder and clutch fork, VSS, and Trans crossmember have all been found :)
I'll pick up the member and VSS sunday, the other two are comin in the mail!

Still need a hydraulic pedal set up!

[MonstarMotorsports]

Got a little bored today.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/432108_332969850125836_1615881657_n.jpg

and finished painting the floor boards after the sound deadening removal.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/296997_332969893459165_1381465292_n.jpg

[lord flashheart]

to someone who is not in the subaru community, they dont know it as the "H crossmember". i would call it the transmount/crossmember assembly, tell them its a 3 piece. because they maybe confusing it when you ask if it goes strait across. because the manual xmember goes strait across, as well.
plus the people who answer the phone rarely ever see the parts.

[MonstarMotorsports]

all i asked for was a 5 speed transmission crossmember. the problem is the idiots have automatics listed as 5 speeds. when i asked them to verify if it was H shaped, i got told no, its just a straight bar. either way, doesn't matter, i found one. picking it up tomorrow!

[MonstarMotorsports]

I'll post a good update tomorrow. But heres a teaser for now...

whats black and sticky and doesn't come off your hand after you have scrubbed it for over a freaking hour!!!

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/264741_334632436626244_850388124_n.jpg

[Garrison]

Window weld?

[MonstarMotorsports]

noope. but i just spilt a fucking gallon of it and now my hands are stained ever worse!! so pissed. $100 bucks down teh drain. fml. lol

[Huffer]

^^ rhino liner?

[MonstarMotorsports]

Huffer wins!

So as for whats been going on.
I didnt get to go pick up my crossmember sunday. had a emergency pop up. So i went down monday, drove the 3 hours one way, only to find out it was bent and half of it was missing... was extremely pissed. So pissed i forgot to rip a VSS out of a trans to take with me lol.
But i did find a really nice intake that the guy only charged me $7 for, so was pretty stoked about that!!
also picked up my starter while i was there too. So i was one piece closer to a finished 5 speed swap.

But finally, heavens doors have opened for me. Not only did i finally get a crossmemeber for $40, it also included the transmission mount (save me another 40 bucks), and I dont even have to spend any gas money to go pick it up! Michelle went and pulled it out of the junk yard for me, and is bringing it to me! I get it sunday :)

This girl rocks \/
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/426706_334807659942055_1570049200_n.jpg

Then i went on to some more appearance mods last night. wanted to finish my grill (gutting out the inside bars) so i smoothed them all out, fiberglassed in the holes, and then rhinolined it. I'll push a piece of mesh behind it next.

and this had no purpose at all, other than some looks. But i decided to rhinoline the engine bay and a few other parts while i was at it.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/526231_334807639942057_1088721323_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/527006_334807623275392_1218779492_n.jpg

[chuckthefuk]

who is the michelle. she sounds lovely. and holy hell that rhinoliner is a bit overkill.. u did the freaking wipers and cowling? What the hell are you planning on hitting?

[MonstarMotorsports]

who is the michelle. she sounds lovely. and holy hell that rhinoliner is a bit overkill.. u did the freaking wipers and cowling? What the hell are you planning on hitting?

she's about the coolest person i've ever met haha. to bad shes married :( haha

my cowling was cracking bad in spots, so i lined it to help prevent it from shattering, and then i missed up and hit the wipers once and was like screw it, just line those too lmao. I didnt put any UV protectant on it, so it wont take long and it will dull out to a flat black. wont look as bad once its dullled down.

the engine bay i was just bored and wanted something to do and needed to use this last gallon i had before it went bad.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Not a big update, just a couple better pictures.

Got a sweet badge to put on it once i get the mesh in. and no... its not a subaru logo...

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/599495_335243653231789_605738465_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/482046_335243686565119_798881844_n.jpg

Started on the motor today... i got about as far as removing the spark plug wires hahaha.
but figured i better do a before picture.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/555490_335243666565121_418852539_n.jpg

[lord flashheart]

Are you 4.11 or 3.90?

[MonstarMotorsports]

4.11 :)

[nikolaus.conrad]

What are you doing to the motor?

[MonstarMotorsports]

head gaskets, and some seals to stop the oil leaks.

[MonstarMotorsports]

10 days, no update?
because i havnet seen my car in the day light for 10 days i dont think lol.
Been SOOOO busy.

Problem: No trans crossmember bolts
Bigger Problem: no hardware store in this rinky dink town has the correct size metrics bolts.
Solution: Ordered new ones from subaru for less than what i could have got them for at the hardware stores assuming they had them lol.
Downside: they are taking forever to get here since they came from freaking JAPAN!
and im not fast and furious enough to get over night parts i guess.
Brightside: they will be here tomorrow.

More problems. i dont think the clutch fork/slave cylinder i ordered are going to work with this trans for some reason.. it should... but it just doesnt seem like its going to. Once i get a throw out bearing and clutch and put everything together, i'll find out if it will or not i guess lol. hoping for the best. But these 2 bolts i ordered are whats the hold up right now. soon as they get here, i'll have more motivation to get back to work.

doesn't help i just spent my clutch/light weight flywheel money + some on getting my baja protuned either.... whoops.

[Ryoko]

Nice project, I really like the wrx dash swap, I wish I have that in mine.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Friggin FINALLY!!

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/553667_339355366153951_1741269963_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

Nice project, I really like the wrx dash swap, I wish I have that in mine.

super easy to do, i got a spare id sell ya cheap. but shipping to canada would suck ass lol

[nikolaus.conrad]

LOL so does it feel good to have the transmission in?

[MonstarMotorsports]

you have no idea lol....

So lets recap for a second... Michelle, the girl pictured here that dragged the crossmember out of the junk yard for me....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/


Has so kindly volunteered to go back to the junk yard after a flywheel, rear diff and pedal set up, and try to score me some amazing deals....

Observe...

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/386100_312468722185159_690891539_n.jpg


Tell me thats not the coolest chick in the world? LOL

So if i get those 3 parts today. 5 speed swap will be complete early next week! (i hope)

[MonstarMotorsports]

I told her $130 was the budget (that was low ballin the guy)
She did pretty good... $140 bucks :)
bwahaha.


https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/293215_312498422182189_838179528_n.jpg


Pictures from michelle

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/375846_312492968849401_1072802783_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/376855_312492978849400_1283275165_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/400821_312492998849398_1037406434_n.jpg


and ive finished my motor for now...

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/387144_312497122182319_559550200_n.jpg

Its time to get this thing on the road again.

[redlegacygt]

haha thats awesome. She's one hell of girl for being doing that, my wife would kick me in the nads if i asked her to do that :lol:

[MonstarMotorsports]

haha thats awesome. She's one hell of girl for being doing that, my wife would kick me in the nads if i asked her to do that :lol:

LOL right!? my last couple girl friends would have looked at me like i was crazying just asking them to go with me, let alone go for me haha.

[MonstarMotorsports]

getting things ready to throw some more 5 speed junk in come monday :)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/207031_340024762753678_341863051_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/539204_340024739420347_1552917275_n.jpg

[rocketlegacy]

Lookin good chancy

[nikolaus.conrad]

She's awesome!!! Hahaha

[Dead91silvia]

Ok, that dialog was hella funny! I think most girls named Michelle are awesome!

[MonstarMotorsports]

Lookin good chancy

:smt023


She's awesome!!! Hahaha

Ok, that dialog was hella funny! I think most girls named Michelle are awesome!


She is pretty rad lol. So met up with her today and picked up my parts. got home super late so not a lot of time to put in work. But got a couple things done.

Pedals are finished!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/557364_341199112636243_1003934013_n.jpg

and i finally got the correct slave cylinder after nick sent me the wrong one, (thanks punk!! jk, wasn't your fault by any means lol)
So the hydraulics are all finished and everythings hooked up now!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/582630_341199065969581_112525833_n.jpg

Tomorrow i'll get the rear diff in, and drop the flywheel off at the machine shop to get refinished.

[nikolaus.conrad]

and i finally got the correct slave cylinder after nick sent me the wrong one, (thanks punk!! jk, wasn't your fault by any means lol)
So the hydraulics are all finished and everythings hooked up now!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
Hey! That looks like the exact same one the I sent you. :smt019 But I'm glad to hear you've got most of everything taken care of :smt023 Good work man!

[MonstarMotorsports]

i dunno what it was about yours, but the rod was shorter so it didnt reach the clutch fork. either way it all worked out no worries!

[MonstarMotorsports]

everything under side is finally finished!

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/393388_341505852605569_2101479062_n.jpg

and just picked the fly wheel up. i know i know, plastic plate. dont wanna hear it, i'll replace it soon.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/644266_341505895938898_443868445_n.jpg

[nikolaus.conrad]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :smt026 :smt026 :smt026

[Garrison]

You're going to kick yourself for not sealing the block up the first time, but great progress!

[98bk6]

Nice it's looking good, It'll be nice to see it running. Sweet build, keep up the good work.

[MonstarMotorsports]

You're going to kick yourself for not sealing the block up the first time, but great progress!

my motor will be coming out a couple times here over the next 6-8 months. So i'll have more than once chance to change it to the metal style. for now since its not leaking. im not going to bother. I just need to get out on a dirt road and have some practice sessions with the new tranny :) im getting ancey!!


Nice it's looking good, It'll be nice to see it running. Sweet build, keep up the good work.
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :smt026 :smt026 :smt026

Thanks guys.


now wheres that damn clutch

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/534401_341827299240091_1703536816_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

Has nothing to do with the current car, But when i get my 08 shell sorted back out... Little teaser

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7Ws6Z13WOQ

[MonstarMotorsports]

little update. did the ECU wiring. Here's a little how to for anyone interested.

ECU Pin out for reference

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/251628_316132058485492_1121537140_n.jpg

First locate Pin 79, and 80 and cut them both. These are TCU wires.
Take pin 79 and pull it out and move it to pin 81.
Pin 81 is what tells your car if its a manual or auto. In automatics this pin will be empty. So you need to pin it for the 5 speed.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/393457_316132005152164_1601435926_n.jpg

Splice your new pin 81 into pin 19 (ground)
Then find pin 47, your last TCU wire, and cut it.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/253559_316132041818827_316854250_n.jpg

You'll need to wire your neutral safey to pin 82. (i believe) I'll let you know for sure when i get that far lol.

Your ECU is now ready for its 5 speed :)

[nikolaus.conrad]

Woohoo!!!!!! Have you driven it yet??

[MonstarMotorsports]

still waiting on a clutch :(

[nikolaus.conrad]

Damn I was hoping! lol

[MonstarMotorsports]

Just Ordered:
Exedy Clutch
1 Quart Pennzoil Synchromesh
2 Quarts Castrol Hypoy C 80w90
1 Quart Redline Lightweight Shockproof
1 Quart Mobil 1 GL-5

Just scored for free:
'12 Honda Insight head light. any Bright ideas what i might do with it?

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/399066_317888104976554_831665868_n.jpg

[nikolaus.conrad]

Just one headlight? lol

[MonstarMotorsports]

only one broke :(
my buddys a manager at a body shop, so he'll keep an eye out for another busted lamp they will be throwing away. but chances are it wouldnt come from an insight.
so im on the hunt for a second... but go figure 2012 head lights are very expensive lol.

maybe i'll say eff it and just rock two different styles of projectors, and hope the light outputs are very similar lol.
cant beat a free retrofit though!

[MonstarMotorsports]

Well i ALMOST bailed on this project tonight.... because i bought a new rally car to replace my 08 i got fucked over on.
Picked up a '11 2.5i with a STi scoop and wing and a front lip, and exhaust.
But since im so close with the outback, and quite attached to it now and really wanting to run it, still going to go ahead and finish it and race it this year.
my '11 is about 2 years out fund wise for being finished anyways once i looked at it from a realistic prospective. So the project will continue!

Ordered some hood pins tonight, and installed some schaweeeettt stickers lol. and still waiting on my clutch and fluids to arrive. got a 4 day vacation sat-tuesday. but it should all be here when i get home wednesday. hopefully a running car wednesday night!

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/563913_346174208805400_1469635244_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/379986_346174232138731_1908018312_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/403319_318881171543914_1861080651_n.jpg

[Crowboy]

and i finally got the correct slave cylinder after nick sent me the wrong one, (thanks punk!! jk, wasn't your fault by any means lol)
So the hydraulics are all finished and everythings hooked up now!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/



So I noticed in this pic, you've got your clutch hose from the master cylinder to the "intermediate doohicky" then a second hose from there to the slave cylinder. I did a little research on this "doohicky" in my '97 Outback and figured that it is a clutch dampener assembly similar to what guys are complaining about in their later model Subes. I bypassed it temporarily and ran the longer of the two hoses from the master cylinder straight to the slave cylinder. Clutch response is much improved. Its totally reversible for the cost of a bit of brake fluid...

[MonstarMotorsports]

Im one step ahead of you! i just didnt have a hose long enough at the time to get rid of it. But its long gone now ;)

[nikolaus.conrad]

Awesome!!!! I was holding my breath for a minute there! lol I hope you get another set of projectors, free retrofits are the best!

[MonstarMotorsports]

So car will be finished and driving friday! so i can take it to a suby meet and pick up a spoiler for it :)

[MonstarMotorsports]

So.... Effing.... PISSED. :smt011 :smt021 :smt013 :smt013 :smt013

So I knew i had to work till 7 tonight, and my clutch/fluids were getting delivered today.
The plan was slap on the clutch and put the motor in the car in the 45 minutes i had left before dark and start the car up, so i could take it to the event tomorrow im dying to go too.
I even spent $15 bucks on a fucking .99 cent hose just because i wanted to make this event so badly and i didnt have time to track down a .99 version lol.

ripped my clutch box open. hammered the pilot in, slapped on the disc, go to bolt up the flex plate........ wtf.... it doesnt fit..... GRRRRRRR!

My best guess is this flywheel is for a 2wd subaru... so the pressure plate is way to big for it. EXTREMELY pissed completely fucked up my weekend. But im done with messing around with used junk. I just ordered a brand new flywheel tonight, so i know EXACTLY what im getting and i'll have a part number to prove it. It will be here Saturday. But i'll be on vacation. So i guess we'll be back at this again Wednesday when i get home.

stayed tuned i guess.... :( this 5 speed swap is taking way to long.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/224419_347163215373166_749607639_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/403362_347163242039830_873679951_n.jpg

[nikolaus.conrad]

That sucks hard man, I'm sorry to hear that

[lord flashheart]

turbo legacy flywheel? to my knowledge the 2wd and 4wd are the same, but the turbo non turbo use a different patern.

[MonstarMotorsports]

its not from a legacy. 1.8l impreza. the 2wd pressure plate is much smaller.

[nikolaus.conrad]

its not from a legacy. 1.8l impreza.
Stupid Imprezas :smt012

[MonstarMotorsports]

oh well shit happens. going to order a few more things for the motor before i put it back in the car since im not on a time crunch any more. so probably two more weeks. well see depends how i feel the next few days.

[MonstarMotorsports]

well one thing showed up in the mail.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/426212_348864225203065_655020920_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

WOOOO!!!!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/550487_349193325170155_1256275641_n.jpg

hahaha. I feel like a stupid ricer. really wish these weren't required.

My flywheel should be here tomorrow or friday.

Went threw my check list of whats left to be done. Down to 10 things.

1. 5 Point Harness
2. Seats/Brackets
4. Tow Hooks
5. Horns
6. RA Competition Stickers
7. hazardous material spill kit
8.3 DOT reflective Triangles
9. Roll Cage
10. roll cage padding

Then looked at what my budget is going to be like over the next few months, and as long as work keeps going the way its going, i should be able to invest $1200-$1800 a month into the car starting october 1st. So i drew up dead line list.

By the end of October 1-7 will be finished.
By the middle of December i want my roll cage in the shop getting fitted
and by New Years i want the car 100% finished.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/564064_321957771236254_362048580_n.jpg

So the next three months should be fun :) lets just hope work stays busy enough to keep me on track!

[MonstarMotorsports]

Flywheel, and valve cover/spark plug gaskets showed up today.
and just called subaru and got a metal oil seperator plate. Figured might as well do it all now since i dont plan on doing the head gaskets any more. Going to try and get the motor ready to drop in tonight, I'll be out of town again for another long weekend, so maybe monday i'll have a running car again!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/576525_349450501811104_218405331_n.jpg

[chuckthefuk]

rollcage u say. what spec?

[chrish8r]

very nice. Glad to see the parts rolling in. Cant wait to see the finished product

[MonstarMotorsports]

of course roll cage. cant stage rally without one!
The good parts are about to start rolling in, been putting them off long enough now. Shits about to get exciting haha

[MonstarMotorsports]

K motors been completely resealed, no more oil leaks! (I HOPE) and guess what, the clutch plate fits the flywheel! imagine that haha.
I'll drop it in the car monday night :)

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/255540_349610271795127_433072088_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/598805_349610298461791_1381392981_n.jpg

[nikolaus.conrad]

I'll drop it in the car monday night :)

AWWWWWWWWWWWW YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAA

[Baddog]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/



Heh. This is where I work.

[MonstarMotorsports]

haha really? We quit using our local ford dealer because they are douche bags, So we took our business an hour and a half away. you guys are great!

[lord flashheart]

How are there so many legacy guys in Oregon??

If millermotorsportspark was there I would be moving.

[MonstarMotorsports]

I'll do ya one better, we have the oregon raceway which is one of the most amazing tracks ive ran on. and then theres PIR and PARC.
Start packing your bags.

[lord flashheart]

Idk man... Miller is the biggest track in north America, with like 6 track variations. There is a set of turns called the attitudes, they are the funnest set of turns I've ever been on. I googled that raceway, now I think a trip to Oregon is in order.

[MonstarMotorsports]

alright you sound like you got us beat lol. But you still gotta try the half pipe at oregon raceway. its tits.

[lord flashheart]

Oh I plan on it. I am planning a trip next summer, going to oregon, then Vancouver canada, and anchoage AK.

[MonstarMotorsports]

please take me to alaska with you lol.
let me know when you hit up the raceway, I'll bring out something fast to run.


Well i was suppose to leave to night to go to wedding thats tomorrow. and i know im terrible for bailing, but theres just to much work at the shop right now to not put in some more hours tomorrow. But on the bright side... that gave me some time tonight to put in some more hours else where.....

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/404130_350015361754618_28659486_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/229570_350015375087950_912054177_n.jpg

Match made in heaven! Clutch pedal had lots of pressure, and everything seems to be going in smoothly.
If your thinking the motor looks crooked, thats because it is lol. I some how managed to pinch one of the spark plug wires at some point... no idea when, so i'll just get a new set and some new plugs tomorrow. i was debating on replacing them anyways. So i didnt set the motor all the way down in its cradle so i'd be able to get to the plugs easier. But between work and my Oregon Ducks game tomorrow night, Wont be any hours left for the car. so maybe we'll shoot for a running car on sunday!

[lord flashheart]

Nice brah! You better video some of your rally adventures

[MonstarMotorsports]

Seen this one? Its terrible... automatic and a broken header and running terrible. but kinda funny listening to her whine lol.
I'll get a good video or two when i get it out there in a few days.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=29 ... =2&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=295478330550865&set=vb.232973336792155&type=2&theater)


Spent a few minutes this morning before work hooking the motor up. i think everythings buttoned up and just about ready to fire up. Just need to top off the clutch fluid, and fill up the PS fluid. I looked up my plug wires this morning on prolink.... i cant beileve this common of a car, especially in this area, NOTHING exist for spark plug wires in stock. Not even the Portland or Seattle DC's had a set in stock. blows my fucking mind. I figured they would have a couple sets i could pick up this morning. So i ordered a set, but no idea where they are coming from or how fast they are going to get here. So Sun/Mon might not happen after all. Guess well see. Either way i'll get everything else finished and and put back together so hopefully i can just throw in the new wires, fire it up and goo!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/425780_350252238397597_309899481_n.jpg

Just finished updating the Mod List/Build Cost. $4755 is all i have into this thing so far :) (including the price of the car)

[MonstarMotorsports]

had about 45 minutes between work and game time. So i took advantage of it to get everything buttoned up. Car is ready to fire up and drive other than spark plugs and new wires. (ordered and waiting) EVERYTHING else is done :)

Had to recruit some help with the air filter how ever....

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/35474_350434491712705_250056245_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/408232_350434508379370_2042313772_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/149628_350434518379369_841812580_n.jpg

[nikolaus.conrad]

Awesome to hear! I'm so excited!

[MonstarMotorsports]

Well sorry no updates. ive been stuck waiting on parts. had a problem with napa so told them to cancle the order, i just went threw amazon and reordered my NGK wires. should be here by friday. I did get my NGK plugs though, so they went in a couple days ago. Guess we'll shoot for friday to have a running car once again.

Also going to order my first corbeau on Monday! :)
Ordering one at a time because my co driver is right on the verge of needing the wide version, so going to see if he fits in my normal version before i go spending an extra 50 bucks on his "ass" no pun intended....

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/283490_324405454324819_426250868_n.jpg

[octain11]

subscribed, always good to see another rally legacy,not too many around

[MonstarMotorsports]

I think i just scared everyone of my neighbors i just dropped the F bomb so loud.
my spark plug wires showed up... and guess what.. THEY DONT FIT!! YAAAAYYY!!!!!

does anyone on here want a brand new set of NGK's for a 2.2L? $50 shipped. I'll cut my losses and send them to someone on here if they want them in the next couple days before i deal with trying to send them back and getting my money back.

[MonstarMotorsports]

it started.... details tomorrow.

dinner cuddling and bed are calling my name now after this frustrating day.

[nikolaus.conrad]

Check this out dude

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NGK-FX50-Spark- ... 73&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NGK-FX50-Spark-Plug-Wire-Set-/221018046579?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1998%7CMake%3ASubaru%7CSubmodel%3AOutback&hash=item3375b3c073&vxp=mtr)

[98legwag]

it started.... details tomorrow.

SWEET!

said like this, with out the bad music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rISpuPAl ... ure=fvwrel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rISpuPAlGjw&feature=fvwrel)

[MonstarMotorsports]

Boy oh boy..... what a rough start.

So my NGK plug showed up, and were the wrong ones. So i called my little hole in the wall part store to see if maybe by chance they had a set of wires since the big guys didnt have them. They did... 63 bucks for some cheap ass chinese pieces of shit.... So i bought em. put them in, car had a real hard time starting, then when it finally burbled to life it was idling at 3k RPMS! shut it off and said good night.

So this morning, i put my exhaust on, fill the radiator with water, and attempt to drive it to the shop so i could finish it up. Still super high idle, running like shit, over heating on the way down there (not enough water) making a terrible noise like a bad wheel bearing, i was missing a front axle pin because my axle was 180 degrees spun the wrong way, no power steering. it just wasn't a pretty story. but i hobbled it down to the shop and put it on the lift and starting going to town. started with fluids, dropped some antifreeze and fresh oil into the motor, then pulled the wheel off, the 14MM bolt on the knucle that holds the balljoint in, decided the head was going to break off it..... fucking LOVELY. so next time i need new ball joints, i'll have to buy an entire new knuckle. for now im going to hope that bolt stays stuck in there lol. fixed the wheel bearing issue (nut just backed off) spun the axle around and got a pin in it, filled the powder steering fluid, and fired her back up. the idle magically fixed its self some where in there, so drove it to the gas station, filled it up with some premium and a bottle of fuel system cleaner, and drove it around town a bit. it finally settled in and starting behaving properly. So i ventured out into the country for some rally practice. got about 5 miles out of town and boom starts over heating... pull over and realize theres just a trail of water behind me. my lower radiator hose blew off. guess i missed checking that in my underside double checks... well this is lovely. 5 miles out of town on a gravel road with no water or cell reception.... luckily it was all down hill. i was able to coast the entire way untill the first farm house i found and this really sweet 80ish year old lady let me use her garden hose. she was in love with the sound of hte car. she kept telling me what a nice pur it had lol. cute old lady.

So head back up the mountain and finally got to have a little fun. only got 2 more issues to sort out. My shifter bushings are completely SHOT. when its in gear it wobbles like its out of gear, and because of this, i cant seem to find third gear coming from second. i keep hitting first... sometimes if im lucky i hit 5th. it takes some hunting with that wobbly ass shifter to find 3rd lol. So gotta get that fixed asap. and then i have a really bad pop some where in the front end. So need to track that down, i dont like pops lol. but for the most part cars running like a champ and i love this 5 speed :)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/536417_352563148166506_1498814243_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/598743_352563128166508_696994562_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/189218_352563171499837_1554992223_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/314205_352563194833168_1304709817_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

Took that stupid wind reflector thing off today. By took, i mean RIPPED.
Just a little reminder my car use to be green haha

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/183589_325559980876033_994693261_n.jpg

If you have half a clue... you'll know whats coming next monday morning :)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/47181_325559997542698_1162244576_n.jpg

[lord flashheart]

sucks man, can you drill out the bolt?

popping noise, is the "dog bone" pinch stop tight?
all the trans mounts tight?
hope its not related to the ball joint.

[MonstarMotorsports]

i could... and for about 1 minute i started too. but to me it would be less work to just replace the knuckle than trying to drill that bolt out, and hitting it with a tap.
im 99% positive its stuck in there enough its holding on just as strong as before. So since nothing needs replaced right now, I'll just run it. Soon as i need a wheel bearing or ball joint or something, I'll get a whole new knuckle and redo it all.

and now that you mention it, i forgot to even put the pitch stop in period bwahaha. I'll put that on the list for tomorrow. Don't believe that was the clunk how ever. but ya never know.

also painted the hatch to white today. the grey had been bugging me forever, finally got around to doing it.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/224418_352991008123720_489979770_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/374493_352991038123717_373140513_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/47494_352990988123722_1087658159_n.jpg

[1996Battlewagon]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

That's legend, wait for it...... DAIRY!!!!!

What sanctioning body oversees the rally that you'll be running in? What kind of cars run in open class?

[MonstarMotorsports]

I run in Rally America events, and i actually changed my mind to run in Open Light instead of Just open.

Open class is pretty much no rules, run any car, with any kind of swap and compete against who knows what. Lots of turbo's in Open class.

Open Light is restricted to NA cars only, but other wise open to pretty much any modifications.
Personally i think theres more/better competition in OL, so i went that route.

[1996Battlewagon]

Rally America huh? Sounds awsome! Have you ever met the giants such as David Higgins and Craig Drew?

[lord flashheart]

Nice, the pinch stop can make a clunk sound under acceleration and deceleration.

Nice I'm stoked to see someone from sli representing In rally America. I originally bought my car to do rally but the only rally events in this state are rallyx. The stock legacy suspension performs awesome in rally especially coupled with an NA engine turbo engines can fling the dirt around and is great for power slides, but at the end of the day a flat powerband will triumph. I was beating audis, RSs, and even wrxs.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Higgins, pastrana, ACP, block, mirra, blah blah blah, met em all and all the lower end guys that are just as good, moyle, henderson, crane, etc.
this sports a close nit group, you all help each other out when its crunch time.

put the pitch stop in, didnt solve my noise im hearing. been chasing a few other little grimlins and i think i've got most of it all sorted out.
took it out today and blasted the trails and had a blast. cars running so good, getting excited. Took about 40 minutes of video today as well. Going to throw it together in a little video and post it up here in a few hours.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

waiting patiently for the video!

[MonstarMotorsports]

im editing it right now!! probably be another hour atleast though.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Blah this video turned out realllly lame. between the traffic and camera operator error, i didnt get near the footage i thought i did :/

I'll get my team out with me someday here soon when the car gets a little more complete and we'll make a badass video with 5 times the camera angles.
and better cameras lol.

and a closed off road, so i dont have to dodge a toyota pickup, chevy pickup, buick rivera, subaru outback (YAY!), 2 weirdo mt. bikers, one dirt biker, and a flock of turkeys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUGOhu07euI

[1996Battlewagon]

Nothing beats the sound of an uncorked EJ25D. NOTHING! It's like an under-the-bead monster is making sweet love with a Ducati.

I'm looking forward to some outside clips to see fly-bys and what not.

[MonstarMotorsports]

next video! promise! already been talking with my crew and aquired 4 go pros to get some much better footage!@

[MonstarMotorsports]

made the cover shot of my local Subaru Group :)
its the little things that make my day. Love having the support of my local guys.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/63178_326486060783425_1854978205_n.jpg

Also got my new addition today :)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/69063_353914681364686_1883974746_n.jpg

[MonstarMotorsports]

my cars officially 10x cooler just because it now has a piece of Casey's (current ROTM) beautiful little red rocket on it. :)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/314273_353972661358888_1345179974_n.jpg

[chrish8r]

Glad to see that it is back together and already wreaking havoc in the dirt!!! What kind of camera took the picture of you sliding in the dirt??

[lord flashheart]

hahaha that sounds burly as fuck!

^also i believe that the pic is photoshopped if im not mistaken?

[rocketlegacy]

my cars officially 10x cooler just because it now has a piece of Casey's (current ROTM) beautiful little red rocket on it. :)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Glad to have contributed to the rally build. ive been apart of so many rally(allwheelsdriven) projects. its nice to finally help a legacy. just dont break that spoiler. its been good to me.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Glad to see that it is back together and already wreaking havoc in the dirt!!! What kind of camera took the picture of you sliding in the dirt?? Cannon something or other, i cant remember the model number, its a DSLR. and it got way over edited. not happy at all with how it turned out for as fast as i had to go with out safety equipment to get that shot lol. Wont be doing that one again untill after cage.


hahaha that sounds burly as fudge!

^also i believe that the pic is photoshopped if im not mistaken?

Its got an open O2 port, and an exhaust leak that need to be fixed. i hope that will quiet down some of the terrible sound in it.
I think im going to have to throw a muffler on the back though. it sounds alright under 3000, but after that.... i just feel like a ricer lol. Plus i dont think its going to meet me 105db requirement, i need to get my gauge out and measure it here soon. and only photoshopped to the extent of the editing, which is terrible.



Glad to have contributed to the rally build. ive been apart of so many rally(allwheelsdriven) projects. its nice to finally help a legacy. just dont break that spoiler. its been good to me.

Well lets just hope for no rollovers or sliding backwards into trees lol. Thanks again!

[MonstarMotorsports]

Well im quickly falling weeks behind on my previously posted schedule. I decided a really big nice new tool box and some new shiney tools were a little more important this month. So there went a roll cages worth of cash. On top of other personal issues that costed me a small fortune over the last couple days.... im probably a month behind now.

But!! Money's and time are still getting spent on the car. Ordered a nice grounding kit i desperately needed and had to do a little rewiring today to clear a couple codes caused from the 5 speed swap so it would run better. Also fixed a funky issue i was having with the stereo. And got a rally visual package coming here soon too. Get it looking more like a rally car finally.
I'll get some Corbeaus coming first part of november. So dont give up on me yet!

[MonstarMotorsports]

Finally im going to get to start doing some cool shit!
Tomorrow night after class im going to start my HID/Projector retrofit. Finally got both the '12 Honda Insight head lamps. (FREE!)
I've partnered up with DocDesigned, and have all my Rally stickers coming. So early next week its getting stickered out.
Corbeau seats are finally ORDERED! They will be here 1st of November. (Waiting the extra week longer was worth saving 60 bucks haha)
and November 3rd im going to break the car and the new seats in propper at SCCA RallyX Event :)
And lots more progress throughout november, promise!

[nikolaus.conrad]

Send me some stickers!! I'll rock them on the Scoob and Spitfire!

[chrish8r]

I cant wait to see how the retrofit works out. Are you using the stock headlight housings??.....Maybe a DIY thread for it??

[MonstarMotorsports]

Using as much of the stock legacy headlights as possible so they will have standard fitment, and leveling. Just going to retrofit the projectors, and a seperate high beam reflector into them. Little teaser.... you get the goods tomorrow night ;)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/482948_357539414335546_1280790384_n.jpg

[wentz912]

SWEET! Been waiting to see somebody on the board having done something like this. I don't WANT to have JDMs like everybody else!

[MonstarMotorsports]

Retrofits arent to hard, but normally its cheaper to buy the JDM's unless your a baller like me and get '12 OEM projectors for free haha

Tried to turn my self into a snowman.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/p206x206/431658_358175657605255_345198099_n.jpg

Main reason i wanted projectors was so i could black out my head lights to fit the color theme of the car.
So everything got painted black

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/546799_358175697605251_848554021_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/47902_358175807605240_2007003587_n.jpg

My lenses are soo EFFed up. need to refinish them baaddd. Next on the list.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/643986_358175717605249_2139980868_n.jpg

since im now running H11 bulbs. went and bought some new plugs to rewire the car with.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/227467_358175737605247_435490711_n.jpg

Finished it up this morning before i took off for the Mt. Hood rally :)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/578621_358175764271911_1472019926_n.jpg


A lot of you on here will probably recognize that gorgeous little red rocket in the background ;)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/527364_358175787605242_1987803528_n.jpg

[wentz912]

No more details on the retro fit? I'm anxious to try this if I can find some projectors for cheap! Personally I just REALLY don't like the dual beam set up with the JDM projectors....

[MonstarMotorsports]

what more info do you need? theres not a lot too it. But i'd be happy to answer any questions you have.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/553870_358282834261204_239304504_n.jpg

[wentz912]

Happen to have dimensions on the projectors you used or anything like that? How much you had to cut out the sube housing and all that.

[MonstarMotorsports]

i used 2 1/2" projectors, which is pretty much standard size.

I only cut the back of the housing (picture) so that the rear of the projector would be accessible enough to get to the bulb easily for changing.

[wentz912]

How about a back and 3/4 rear view of the finished project headlights?

[MonstarMotorsports]

Not a lot to see in the back. Just looks like the stock head lights, minus the ring of epoxy to seal it up. Retrofits really arent that big of a deal.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/156685_332011096897588_265432117_n.jpg


Work was slow as shit today. Put the car on the lift for pretty much no reason. Did fix a open O2 port though, car sounds a little bit better now lol.
But why not post some new pictures!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/576253_359667190789435_985483619_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/550354_359667234122764_190616743_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/59424_359667250789429_1645466310_n.jpg

I've got half a dozen things ordered right now im just waiting for to show up... wish shit would start coming in so i had something to do!!! >:|

[Garrison]

How about a battery relocate?

If you feel up to the task, that is.

[MonstarMotorsports]

works just fine where its at. Dont see much reason to spend a bunch of money to move it where tires, gear and tools need to be stored.

[02_Legacy]

how do you anchor the projectors into the housings so they don't rattle around/fall out?

[MonstarMotorsports]

some people bolt em, which ive done in this past.
This time i used this industrial grade epoxy. Hard as a fucking rock. shit doesnt give for nothing lol.

[MonstarMotorsports]

I love ordering stuff from china and paying about half price. but i absolutely hate that a week and a half later, this is all thats showed up so far :/

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/644016_333894340042597_22071815_n.jpg

what the hell is china making american flag stickers for anyways?

[wentz912]

Did you end up making a second interior housing for the low beams or are you restricted to the single projector beams for headlights now?

[MonstarMotorsports]

i was going to make a second one, but changed my mind and decided it was pretty much useless for my case. by the time i have 4 driving lights on the front, i'd never even see my high beams anyways, so i didnt go threw the extra work. But it wouldnt have been much harder. could have glued the reflector into the housing the same as i did the projector, cut one more hole in the back, and just stuck another bulb in.

Not an update, just a sweet picture from outside of work this morning at the crack of dawn.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/552290_361746763914811_2142099209_n.jpg

[nikolaus.conrad]

I really want to see this car in person, hopfully someday!

[MonstarMotorsports]

At least let me finish it first so its something worth looking at haha.
Its just a beat up old pos right now.

[Garrison]

One day I'm going to permanently join you in the best state this country has to offer.. *looks out the window forlornly*

[lord flashheart]

I feel the same way oregon seems like a awesome state.

[MonstarMotorsports]

I use to work on the rail road, so i've got to spend atleast a week in about every state. Lot of cool places out there in the world, But no where i'd rather live than here. It's got everything.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Not a car update, but i finally finished powder coating my new tool box. This is what took the place of my roll cage lol.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/3453_283154781803388_1833749568_n.jpg

[r3v_v3ng3]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/




Love the sign lol! Car is coming along real good

[MonstarMotorsports]

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/536361_364844146938406_509656949_n.jpg

Well guys, this is going to the second to the last update for a while... (next one is super minor)

I've got some legal issues that might cost me my license for a year, and if thats the case i wont be racing :/
and in the market for a new diesel, so between layer fee's to try and keep my license and the truck, rally car money is going to be tied up for the next few months. Hopefully by spring time i can focus on getting back to the car and finishing it. and making it in time for the first race in May, But priorities first...

[wentz912]

Another question on your projector retro, did you do anything to seal the space between the metal of the projector housing and the plastic/ceramic of the reflector housing? Also, did you use the trim rings that fit around the actual projector portion off the pilot, or are they just sitting around? WAY interested if you've still got them!

[MonstarMotorsports]

yes, i cut the hole in the legacy housing bigger so the projector would stick out threw the back further. So i had to seal all that up so the head lamps wouldnt get moister in them. I use the same epoxy to seal it up/hold it in place better. I didnt use the trim rings because by the time i cut them down enough to actually fit in there right, they didnt look right/wasnt enough of them to bother with. so threw them out.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Just got the email, Oregon Trail Rally is May 3-5, and i WILL be racing! After the holidays i'll start tearing back into this thing and getting it finished up.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Long time no update. Guys miss it?

Finally fixed my headers so they fit correctly. Re did my front skid plate so its stronger. Got a grounding kit in the car (thank god)
Fixed my headlight/brights blowing fuses issue. Wired in the WRX hazard switch. Got some driving lights. And took it for a drive and had a blast!! Heres some photos. and a video!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/29636_378894285533392_341392281_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/380732_378894288866725_1797729086_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/184585_383281401761347_1897234459_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/36528_383281405094680_2123072495_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/6647_352006708231360_138369075_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/67909_352006644898033_1204767685_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/487127_352006648231366_1869456504_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/28050_354371907994840_2100929809_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/150607_354371911328173_244223684_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/548760_354371914661506_2072166743_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/154461_354371954661502_915978686_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/380572_354371947994836_1788623799_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/602882_354371974661500_1689142942_n.jpg

and a video!

https://www.facebook.com/v/354355567996474

[Dead91silvia]

You know, I keep looking at this car and it brings back memory's of my Celica! I beat the crap out of that thing off road! I have been thinking of getting a Justy to do something like this.

My old 83 (over 10 years ago)... thought you might like it... Never mind the rice pipe, it got replaced about 6 months after the pic... lol
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/83Celica1rs-1.jpg

[wentz912]

You managed to work a brights/high beam into the projector set up? Do tell!

[MonstarMotorsports]

no, when i would accidently hit my brights my fuses would fry. So i finally got it wired so that doesn't happen any more. It's still low beams only.

[slaytalera]

I dont feel like going back through, but what projectors did you use? s2k?

[MonstarMotorsports]

You know, I keep looking at this car and it brings back memory's of my Celica! I beat the crap out of that thing off road! I have been thinking of getting a Justy to do something like this.

My old 83 (over 10 years ago)... thought you might like it... Never mind the rice pipe, it got replaced about 6 months after the pic... lol
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/83Celica1rs-1.jpg

not dirty enough ;) haha looks good!



I dont feel like going back through, but what projectors did you use? s2k?

'12 honda insight

[lord flashheart]

Hey i know docdesign! i rebuilt the motor in his spec b last year. Its pretty cool

[MonstarMotorsports]

Yup! great guy to work with. He does all my sticker work now and did an amazing job. I got a bunch more work to send his way just need to quit being lazy and get it done!

[Dead91silvia]

You know, I keep looking at this car and it brings back memory's of my Celica! I beat the crap out of that thing off road! I have been thinking of getting a Justy to do something like this.

My old 83 (over 10 years ago)... thought you might like it... Never mind the rice pipe, it got replaced about 6 months after the pic... lol


not dirty enough ;) haha looks good!


LOL... That was when I was 19. My Yota crawler I had got much more dirt and damage. I miss that old Celica though. I also had a 1970 Volvo 142 that I treated the same. haha

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Someone needs to get this guy an SLi sticker for the hatch! LOL

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

[1996Battlewagon]

https://www.facebook.com/v/354355567996474

HOLLY MOTHER OF MARRY! :twisted:

You gave that thing freaking Hell. I love it.

[MonstarMotorsports]

took some throttle work and a bunch of clutch drops but she finally made it to the top :)

[MonstarMotorsports]

If i had a dollar for every time the car looked like this.... i would never need another sponsor in my life....

i pretty much lost every single light this car has except brake lights today for no apparent reason. Spent hours and found no solution. So i just completely rewired the fucking thing. All lights work now... Snow Wheelin Trip tomorrow!!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/301878_385431938212960_1425049797_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/546264_385431944879626_1258460619_n.jpg

[1996Battlewagon]

I swear these cars were initially grounded by a blind puppy with severe ADD.

[lord flashheart]

I swear these cars were initially grounded by a blind puppy with severe ADD.


hahahaha true.

[MonstarMotorsports]

Cars gotta get parted out :(

Cracked a frame rail :/

Anyone need parts?

http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/pts/3546688241.html