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amgarrety
05-06-2014, 09:28 AM
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It’s May! Warm weather and car show season is upon us. You know what else is upon us? Another ROTM! This one is a bit different though. It’s time to give the SL-i staff some love. Here is how this works. This competition encompasses any current or past Subarus (even non-legacy!) owned by the staff, so even though some of these cars are long gone, they are still eligible (since Huffer doesn’t want to compete with the Odyssey :razz:). You have a longer span of time to vote this month due to no need for a nomination week.

So go ahead, pick your favorite staff ride!

Reason’s '98 BD
Link to MR1 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=24149)

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Drivetrain Performance:
-High compression engine EJ22 Heads EJ25 Block
-Cometic hybrid EJ22/EJ25 head gaskets
-OBX CAI (wrapped) w/AEM Brute Force 9" air filter and hydro shield
-OBX Dual port UEL header (wrapped)
-Custom 2.5" stainless steel cat back (Made by Wicked Innovation)
-Custom 2.5" "J" pipe cat section w/2 Magnaflow high flow cat's
-Delta cam regrind
-Megan N1 style muffler
-NGK Iridium spark plugs
-MSD ignition coil pack w/4Zero1Motorsports mounting plate
-Magnecore spark plug wires
-Deatch Werks 255LPH fuel pump
-Subaru 500cc fuel injectors (clean and rebuilt)
-Parallel fuel mod (in progress)
-Koyo Radiator
-GrimmSpeed 160 T stat
-Mishimoto gauge radiator cap
-OBX Silicone radiator hoses
-STi engine mounts
-STi tranny mount
-TiC cross member bushings
-TiC shifter pivot bushing
-Kartboy front shifter bushings
-Kartboy rear stay shifter bushing
-Competition Clutch Stage 1 clutch kit
-Perrin short shifter
-GRIMMSPEED thermal coated PnP 2.5L throttle body
-GRIMMSPEED thermal coated PnP 2.2L intake manifold
-GRIMMSPEED Intake manifold phenolic thermal spacers
-Throttle body coolant bypass
-Group A throttle body spacer
-Group A pitch stop
-"Top secret " LWC pulley
-Gates Racing micro V belt
-Dimple magnetic drain plug
-A/C delete

Suspension/Handling:
-JDM BG5 Bilstein struts
-JDM BG5 STi pink springs
-JDM Aluminum control arms (TBI)
-Cusco Rear lower arm brace
-Juron front strut brace
-Whiteline steering rack bushings (TBI)
-GroupA front end links
-Outback 18mm Rear sway bar
-GroupA rear diff locking bolts
-Falken tires
-Muteki lug nuts

Brakes:
-04 LGT Calipers
-04 LGT DBA street series rotors
-04 LGT Hawk HPS pads
-04 LGT 4Zero1Motorsports ss brakelines

Exterior:
-JDM Front bumper
-JDM HippoSleek side skirts (TBI)
-JDM Clear side markers (TBI)
-JDM Folding power folding heated mirrors
-JDM Tail lights
-JDM mud spats (TBI)
-JDM trunk lid (Red LED 3rd brake light)
-JDM Projector foglights
-JDM Projector headlights
-JDM aftermarket grill (TBI)
-Rear GT skirt

Lighting:
-6000k HID kit
-White L.E.D. License plate lights
-Amber L.E.D. directionals
-White L.E.D. reverse lights

Interior:
-Sony GPS
-MOMO STi v7 Steering wheel
-STi eBrake handle (TBI)
-Stainless steel gauge cluster bezel (TBI)
-White LED doom light
-White LED map lights
-White LED glove box light
-GT rear deck cover (3rd brake light delete)

Random stuff done to it recently:
-Lucus power steering fluid
-Wrx fuel filter
-Dual exhaust port 2.2 SOHC (Machine shop cleaned)
-IDLER PULLEY (2)
-ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY & BELT TENSIONER
-REAR MAIN SEAL FOR 1990-2009
-O RINGS
-CAM SEALS
-CRANK SEAL & LOWER SLING
-TIMING BELT
-GATES WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY & GASKET
-COVER OIL SEPARATOR KIT with bolts
-VALVE COVER GASKET KIT (both sides and six grommets)
-Redline 10w-40 Oil and K&N oil filter
-NEW FUEL SENDERS


chuckthefuk’s '97 BD9 GT
Link to MR1 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10911)

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Engine: EJ25D Phase I
-Group A Crank Pulley
-Snorkus delete (kept the elbow)
-Fender plug (PN46059FA000)
-OEM STi rad cap 1.3bar
-Borla Knockoff UEL headers
-03' WRX cat-back 2.25"
-OBX 2.25" catalytic converter
-Universal C/F muffler (canister style)
-STi exhaust hangers
-A/C delete (lines + evap + condenser + compressor
-Cruise Control delete (Stalk + vacuum lines)

Maintenance items:
-Alternator @ 145,000 km
-Timing Belt @ 145,000 km
-Accessory Belt @ 145,000 km
-Cam Seals @ 145,000 km
-Crank Seals @ 145,000 km
-Water Pump @ 145,000 km
-Thermostat @ 145,000 km
-Front Axles @ 155,000 km
-Head gasket @ 142,000 Km
-Radiator @ 170,000 km

Drivetrain: 5MT 4.11 - open differentials
-GC v.5 STi 5MT shifter linkage
-B&M Short throw shifter Picture
-B&M front/rear shifter stay bushings
-SS clutch line

Chassis/Suspension: BD9

-Megan 02-06 WRX / 04' STi Track-Spec Coilovers Part# MR-CDK-SI02TS Picture

Front End:
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-Group N "STi" Engine Mounts
-Group N "STi" 5MT Transmission Mount
-GC FHi Carbon Fiber Titanium strut bar OEM Part# E4010FA100
-Group A Pitch Stop
-GC STi v.5 aluminum control arms
-Noltec Front Gearbox Cross-member pads/bushings - Part # N92829
-Group N STi Front Control Arm Front Bush - OEM Part# ST2021044040
-Noltec 30mm Steering rack bushings - Part # N12247
-Noltec Front End Links - Part # N22508
-Noltec 20mm FSB bushings (shaved to 25mm) - Part # N22352
-Tribeca B9 (FSB) 25mm rated @ 22.6mm (20401XA00A)
-Noltec Front Camber Plates (Solid-clubsport) (Track) - Part # N44003S

Differential Support:
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-Noltec Rear Diff Cradle Mount bushings - Part # N91380
-Noltec Rear Diff Support Outriggers bushings - Part # N91379

Rear End:
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-GD Cusco Rear Strut bar (modified = slotted)
-Group A Rear Subframe Locking bolts Picture
-GC v.5 STi Rear Trailing Arms
-Noltec Rear Trailing Arm Bushings - Part # N61381
-Noltec Rear Control Arm Assembly - Part # N62034 (Adjustable Lateral Links :grin: )
---Noltec Rear Control Arm Bushings - Part # N61382 (these come with #N62034)
-Noltec 20mm RSB bushings - Part # N22352
-Noltec Rear End Links - Part # N22507
-Whiteline Swaybar lateral lock kit - Part# W0450-size (22mm) (Rear)
-Whiteline RSB 22mm - Part # BSR19XXZ (lost by UPS... filling a claim)
-Noltec Rear Camber Plates (Solid-clubsport) (Track) - Part # N44004S

Interior:
-JDM STi v.5 Driver Seat / v.6 Passenger Seat (Don't ask)
-black wrapped door card inserts (I think I used Tweed)
-00' RS Rear Seats (2dr)
-GC JDM STi pedals w/ dead pedal
-04' WRX e-brake assembly w/ chrome button (slotted to fit)
-STi Titanium shift knob (Piston shape) (ST3500055010)
-Airbag Delete (Driver)
-Nardi 365mm Steering Wheel one piece integrated hub
---No clock spring / Modified steering column cover
-Gut & Strip (40%)
-Optima Red Top - relocated to trunk (2-Gauge)
-GC a-pillar single pod voltmeter
-GC a-pillar dual pod oil temp/pressure
-OEM ignition cylinder (old one didn't go to the lock position sometimes)
-USDM 140mph cluster w/ white needles
-SS cluster bezel
-JDM BD5 center console w/ 5MT badge, shifter boot, ashtray, raised arm rest
-JDM BD5 dash brushed metallic console w/ pop-out ashtray
-00' RS front/rear floor mats (Driver side mat has padding for clutch/brake pedal very comfortable)

Exterior:
-JDM Projectors + DTRL Delete w/ Silverstars
-JDM Taillights
-JDM Fiberglass Grille
-JDM Front bumper w/ bumper beam
-JDM Fog lights
-Debadged 100% (trunk holes welded)
-stock GT skirts
-stock GT rear bumper w/ lip
-Flat black paint.
-Hood spacers
-Power antenna delete (welded & shaved)
-Clear Side Molding Lenses

Wheels:
-Sold 16" GT Snowflakes ($300)
-Traded 04' 16" RS 5 spokes ($300)
-Current 00' RS - 6 spokes (gloss black)
-RE92's

Brakes:
-OEM 2-pot fronts
-OEM 1-pot rears

Audio:
-Ej25D Boxer rumble... sounds very nice.
-OEM 04' 6-disc
-OEM 04' wrx speakers
-OEM tweeters


Huffer’s '98 BK GT
Link to MR1 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5916)

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Interior/Exterior:
-Alpine CDA-9856 headunit
-04 WRX Premium speakers
-03 WRX Front seats - black/grey
-JDM smoked taillights
-Subaru Legacy L fog blanks
-KARTBOY short shifter
-03 Momo WRX steering wheel
-07 WRX TR Shift knob & boot
-JDM center console
-USDM 16x6 WRX ET55 wheels (winters)
-USDM 16x6.5 Baja ET55 wheels (summer)
-Generic mudflaps for scraping the driveway
-couple of decals (LERSOC, Golf Punk, Wagon Mafia, SL-i.net, Baby On Board)

Suspension & Brakes:
-Cusco adjustable 22mm rear sway bar
-Noltec steering rack bushings
-KYB GR2 struts, Group N strut tops, King Springs Low springs
-rear strut brace from 02+ WRX wagon
-front strut brace from GC Impreza
-Tribeca FSB + Energy Suspension bushings
-2004 Legacy GT front and rear brakes - calipers, pads "H6 rear brake upgrade"
-Technafit stainless steel brake lines (1998 gt fitment)
-Speed bleeder brake fluid valves

Engine:
-Fumoto oil drain valve
-2.2L intake to ditch the massive airboxes (thanks AussieDan!)
-CAI pipe from foglight hole to stock airbox
-installed 05 STi axleback w/ 2.25" custom midpipe (catback exhaust) (its tucked under the bumper so it's actually kinda stealth)
-Borla header - genuine
-GFB light weight crank pulley
-Tranquil "TSK1" 5MT snout kit for quiet clutch engagement
-Fidanza lightweight flywheel 11lbs
-Redline Shockproof in tranny & rear diff
-New clutch slave cylinder
-New air filter
-New oil change
-New front and rear o2 sensors
-New fuel filter
-New PCV valve


YamazakiSubaru’s ’02 S401
Link to MR1 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=16046)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/GTUgOxll-1.jpg


Exterior:
-Turn signal integrated side mirrors

Interior:
-Factory

Audio/Video:
-Removed Factory option voice activated/touchscreen DVD/Nav/TV.

Engine:
-Factory

Suspension:
-Cusco frame brace

Brakes:
-Factory

Exhaust:
-Unknown aftermarket


Wiscon_Mark’s '03 Forester
Link to MR1 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=25501)

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Mods/Projects already done:
-LED interior lights
-Leather Stitched shift knob
-2003 WRX front seats
-Replace trailer electrical harness
-Polish driver's side headlight fogginess
-Fixed Rusty rear hatch handle & rust on the hatch itself
-Installed Cobb shifter stay bushings
-New o2 sensor & new exhaust gaskets all around (fun job)
-SMK Fabrications "Forester" Dead Pedal
-Replaced rusty front subframe rails
-Honda Pilot wiper arm for the rear & new wiper motor
-Extra-S fluid in tranny & fresh fluid in the rear diff
-New struts/springs/tops
-Rallitek adjustable rear sway bar & Audi "C" style aluminum endlinks.
-JVC stereo, Polk 6.5" speakers, 8" underseat sub
-ScanguageE, 'permanently' plugged in


Airgne’s '01 LGT
Link to MR1 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9336)

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Engine:
-Cobb CAI
-Delta Cam 2000/1000grind cams
-Group A Throttle Body Spacer
-Group A Light weight pullies
-NGK Power Cables
-STI Group N engine mount
-STI Group N Pitch Beam
-Idle Air Control delete
-Rubber washer under knock sensor(for overactive knock sensor that pulls timing when it shouldnt)
-160 degree grimmspeed thermostat
-Optima Redtop

Exhaust:
-Wrapped and Silicone coated Borla Unequal length header
-Custom 3 in pipe
-Custom 2.5 IN ID Cat pipe delete
-Vibrant Street Power muffler
-Vibrant 18 in Res
-Optional Apexi N1 turbo muffler

Running Gear:
-05 Outback Transmission
-05 Outback Rear Diff
-Spec Stage 3 clutch, aluminum flywheel, and aluminum pressure plate
-Steel braided clutch line
-STI Group N Mount
-Beatrush shifter bushing
-Kartboy Transmisson bushings
-Kartboy short shifter
-SunPro Rear Diff Bushings

Suspension:
-JIC coilovers
-Rallitek 22mm F&R Sway bars
-Kartboy F&R Sway bar endlinks

Brakes:
-JDM 4 pot calipers
-USDM 2 pot calipers
-07 WRX EBC Slotted and Blind drilled rotors
-94 Nissan 300ZX EBC Red Stuff pads

Exterior:
-Bosh Rally horns
-JDM HID Headlamp assy
-JDM Zero Sports Headlamp Eyelids
-JDM Kouki Tail lamps
-JDM Kouki Rear Bumper/Spats
-JDM RFRB Grill
-JDM B4 Emblem
-JDM Kouki Door Sills
-Zenki OutBack Front Bumper
-Rally Armor Universal Mudflaps
-Primative Skidplate

Wheels:
-Enkei RPF1's 17x8 +45ET 15.4lbs each
-UK 17's
-Dunlop Direzza DZ101 235/45/17

Interior:
-ScanGauge II
-STI Java Black plastic
-DIY Clutchless start
-DIY Daytime running lights delete
-Alpine CDA 9886

Lighting:
-PIAA 520 Crystal Ion Fog lights
-PIAA 520 ATP Driving Lights
-PIAA 6600K HID Bulbs(lowBeams)
-PIAA Crystal Ion(highBeams)
-Sylvania Silverstar Turn Signals


amgarrety’s ’03 USDM B4
Link to MR1 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=23417)

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Exterior:
-D-Type Turbo Hood
-D-Type Front Bumper
-D-Type B4 Headlights (wired to work properly)
-D-Type Stock Grille
-D-Type B4 Grille (spare grille)
-Side Skirts
-JDM Tinted Tail Lights
-Chrome Marker Bulbs
-OEM Spoiler
-Complete Japanese Stock Badging
-High Mount LED 3rd Brake Light
-Hella Horns (3 Horn Setup)

Interior:
-JDM B4 Tinted Gauge Cluster
-JDM Momo Steering Wheel (D-type with black metal ring)
-Momo Shift Knob
-Gauge Lighting (Blue)
-HVAC Lighting (Blue)
-Interior Lighting (Purple)
-Painted (Metallic Charcoal) Radio/Fog Switch Bezel w/ Cup Holder
-Broadway Rear View Mirror
-Redline Goods Custom Shift Boot
-Custom B4 Dead Pedal
-WRX Seats ('02)
-S401 Hazard Switch
-JDM single-din pocket/button combination

Electrical:
-DRLs Disabled
-Independent Fog Lights
-USDM to BFM adapter (made by rkrenicki) (Awaiting Installation)
-D-type Headlight Leveling Switch
-GT/Outback Windshield Wiper Stalk
-GT Courtesy Door Lights
-Scangauge II ECU Monitor
-1-stage unlock
-Automatic up/down driver and passenger windows

Audio/Video:
-Pioneer Touchscreen Bluetooth Radio
-Polk Speakers
-GT Tweeters

Engine:
-B4 Hood Dampers
-Grounding Kit
-Lightweight Flywheel (Awaiting Installation)
-"H4" Intake (Awaiting Installation)
-Green Air Filter

Wheels
-17" Prodrive P1 Rims with 215/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires (Summer)
-16" Stock Snowflakes with 205/55/16 Tiger Paw Touring tires (Winter)

Suspension
-Tokico HTS/D-Spec Adjustable Struts
-H&R Wagon (Non-Outback) Springs

Brakes
-Ceramic Brake Pads
-Wearever (Advance Autoparts Brand) Rotors

Exhaust
-Custom SR·S Catback Exhaust

Hinyo
05-06-2014, 09:34 AM
Sorry but all praise to Yama!!!! (ill probably get the ban hammer for this) lol

geckoboy86
05-06-2014, 09:36 AM
My god this is a tough one.

2 of these rides I have seen and touched. Not sure where to put my vote.

1996Battlewagon
05-06-2014, 09:40 AM
Ha, a large number of these cars either don't run, are stuck in storage or don't exist anymore. You know who you are.

Oh and... VOTED!!!

amgarrety
05-06-2014, 10:51 AM
VOTING IS NOW PICK 3

dodik
05-06-2014, 11:51 AM
how does pick three work?

voted for white, white aaaaand not white

amgarrety
05-06-2014, 12:42 PM
It's just so you don't have to narrow it down to just one. The person with the most votes will still be the sole winner. You don't have to pick 3, but the option is there to pick up to 3.

rkrenicki
05-06-2014, 01:35 PM
Wow.. er. This one is going to be interesting!

foohfooh
05-06-2014, 02:09 PM
Damn. Those mod lists are extensive and impressive

Wiscon_Mark
05-06-2014, 02:21 PM
I would just like to say that I currently own mine and it runs :lol:

And thank you to the kind soul who voted for me, I don't think I'm even going to be able to.

Yamazaki
05-06-2014, 04:02 PM
I would just like to say that I currently own mine and it runs :lol:

And thank you to the kind soul who voted for me, I don't think I'm even going to be able to.
That was me... for the very reason you pointed out. :smt023

TexasLegacy2.5GT
05-06-2014, 06:54 PM
Reason's BD is just so sick!!!

rkrenicki
05-06-2014, 08:24 PM
I voted for you too, Wiscon!

98legwag
05-06-2014, 08:53 PM
I couldn't vote for the S401. It has already won, granted that was a while ago. Plus Yama had the Imprezaab win recently. I voted for Reason, because his car is awesome. Even if it doesn't run right now. I also voted for Wiscon's Foz. He has cleaned it up real nice. Also voted for amgarrety's Type-D conversion. Its really clean in person.

geckoboy86
05-06-2014, 10:19 PM
The current poll results are about where I thought they would be.
Reason BD up front.
The S401 and amgarrety's BE D type in second.

Huffer
05-12-2014, 01:45 PM
To even be in a list, with these cars, is ridiculous.

Reason
05-13-2014, 12:52 AM
Just for the record, I still own my Legacy and I start it up every few days lol, it just has 3 wheels on and no rear brake hard lines. That list is like 2-3 years old, I could probably add a few lines to it lol.

That being said, I always like these staff battles. Not only do we have the best staff of any other Subaru forum, these guys cars are impressive. Chuck, Airgne, Amgar and yam a cars are sick and the mod lists and detail are impressive. Mark and Huffer cars may not have a lengthy mod list, but from their past cars and the love the put into them is impressive enough for me. To be honest, I thought I would be dead last!

Reason
05-13-2014, 12:53 AM
Reason's BD is just so sick!!!

Bless your heart friend lol

thenines'
05-14-2014, 04:49 AM
Had to go with Huffer's wagon-wagons rock!

Huffer
05-14-2014, 12:49 PM
Had to go with Huffer's wagon-wagons rock!

Hey that's right. Wagonlife! A vote for me is a vote for wagonmafia!
VIVA LA FAMILIA!
:smt027 :smt023

Yamazaki
05-14-2014, 05:44 PM
Aww, the S401 went from 15 votes to 13.... :smt089

Did the S401 get less desirable? Who here wouldn't want one? :smt102

amgarrety
05-22-2014, 07:47 AM
Still a few more days to get your votes in!

Dead91silvia
05-22-2014, 01:27 PM
Aww, the S401 went from 15 votes to 13.... :smt089

Did the S401 get less desirable? Who here wouldn't want one? :smt102

I think everyone is drinking too much un-purified water, myself. :smt005

The S401 got my vote. :smt023

rkrenicki
05-22-2014, 03:15 PM
I can't speak for everyone else, but I can say for myself about the S401 is that I would not want one.




I want two.

Huffer
05-29-2014, 01:26 PM
Vote it up guys!

Wiscon_Mark
06-01-2014, 09:35 PM
That was pretty close in the top 3!

Huffer
06-02-2014, 10:31 AM
Congrats Reason... winning with a non-running car. Travesty. ;)