dewess S401, 5/7 car is home

[dewess]

Hi All,

First. I am a big Legacy fan from Sweden. Around the 40ish. Started with a few Impreza but we all know who is the king, don't we :smt007
I am planning to do a little better introducing in the new member section later on but I am know so excited to show you my new love!

I am very proud to announce that there is another S401 outside Japan.
This car has been my dream car for many years. It has finally arrived from Japan to Sweden after a long waiting.
I think she is stunning and cannot wait to drive her but first we have to change headlights and get it road legal.
More picture will follow later on.

What do you think ? :cool:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/20140507174938_zpsfddfd945jpeg-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/20140507172653_zps5f7535d4jpeg-1.jpg

Thanks for looking /dewess

[geckoboy86]

Epic. Welcome to the SLi. I have gotten to ride in the S401 that is in the US and I love that car. The handling is amazing. It's everything I want out of my 3.0R.

[twoheadedboy]

Welcome to SL-I, and your S401 looks amazing, any mods planned or are you keeping it stock?

[98legwag]

Welcome. Very nice.

[Yamazaki]

Wow, it's neat to see two S401s on one forum. I have #154 in the US. Nice to see where #34 ended up.

[Dead91silvia]

Awesome! Was hoping another member would show up with one someday! I got to drive Yamazaki's last time I visited and the S401 is an amazing car for sure!

[Huffer]

Welcome!

[amgarrety]

This is far too cool, this forum may implode.

Welcome!

[dewess]

Thanks all for your kind comments :lol:


Welcome to SL-I, and your S401 looks amazing, any mods planned or are you keeping it stock?
As stock as possibly except the Tein coilovers that comes with the car


Wow, it's neat to see two S401s on one forum. I have #154 in the US. Nice to see where #34 ended up.
Yes, have read your thread a few times. Beautiful car you have! I will for sure have some questions later on for you :cool:


This is far too cool, this forum may implode.

Welcome!

Haha like your comment :wink:

[Yamazaki]

Just so you know, your car is 2002, not 2003. My car was built in December of 2002 and it was after yours.

How did you find the car anyway? I think it would be difficult outside of Japan.

[dewess]

Yes you are correct, manufactured November 2002 but still modelyear 2003. Changed my signature to clarify.
Found the car at gtnet and used a swedish import firm to get it here.
Here is the advert from gtnet http://www.gtnet.co.jp/eng/usedcar/used ... 1000620515 (http://www.gtnet.co.jp/eng/usedcar/usedcar_detail.php?group_code=7&zaiko_code=00510000411000620515)

[Yamazaki]

Here, check this out: http://www.sti.jp/product/previousmodel/index.html
Our cars were actually made to order. So they were sold in '02 and made in '02. There isn't even 400 of them. They never reached their target. So your car is even more rare than you think! There were only 157 blue (O2C) ones made.

I know it's a small thing, but there is so much that isn't known about these cars that if we let little facts be incorrect, then at what point do we correct them? As an owner of the car, people will listen to what you say about it. That makes it even more important that you have all the right information.

Thank you for the website! I didn't know about gtnet.

[dewess]

Ok so all S401 was manufactured 2002?
I also found this http://www.gtnet.co.jp/eng/usedcar/used ... 1000610408 (http://www.gtnet.co.jp/eng/usedcar/usedcar_detail.php?group_code=7&zaiko_code=00510000161000610408)
Year 2003/02 but that may be date of registration?
For me it is not important if it is a 2002 or a 2003. The most important thing is that it is a S401 and all info is correct. Thank you for clarifying.

I was thinking in terms like it is today (at least european cars). They dont use calender year for modelyear. Even though it is manufactured oktober 2014 it is a 2015 modelyear.

I update my signature again :wink:

[soba noodle]

Slight offtopic: is that a 4th gen STI lip(looks very much like it)? Cannot find any of those lips in BE/BH STI parts catalogue.

[dewess]

Slight offtopic: is that a 4th gen STI lip(looks very much like it)? Cannot find any of those lips in BE/BH STI parts catalogue.

I dont know as I have not yet seen the car live but importer told be that the lip did not fit perfect so you may have right.
Hoppfully will I see the car this weekend or latest next week. I will take lots of picture, then we will se.

You are from new New Zeeland I guess? Do you now if there is any S401 in New Zeeland or Australia region?

[soba noodle]

Slight offtopic: is that a 4th gen STI lip(looks very much like it)? Cannot find any of those lips in BE/BH STI parts catalogue.

I dont know as I have not yet seen the car live but importer told be that the lip did not fit perfect so you may have right.
Hoppfully will I see the car this weekend or latest next week. I will take lots of picture, then we will se.

You are from new New Zeeland I guess? Do you now if there is any S401 in New Zeeland or Australia region?

Was always wondering if those lips would fit a 3rd gen... Should've bought one and tried (seen a few "cheap" ones, now none for sale - pretty rare item just like (crappy) Genome exhausts).

Yes I am from New Zealand - seen a few personally in grey and blue (and a few for sale), as well as S201 and S402, NZ must be a blessed country :lol: We do get some pretty cool JDM stuff over here, you just need to patient and know what to look for.

[ags18]

What an absolute gem...great price too!

[dewess]

Today I finally could see the car. It is the most beautiful Subaru I have ever seen :smt007

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5877_zps07dcd024-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5877_zps07dcd024.jpg.html)
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5895_zps5ea546d3-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5895_zps5ea546d3.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5896_zpsdc978a47-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5896_zpsdc978a47.jpg.html)
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5932_zpsaa69ee34-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5932_zpsaa69ee34.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5948_zpsb1ed27de-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5948_zpsb1ed27de.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5951_zps8bfaad10-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5951_zps8bfaad10.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5960_zps19cb94b1-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5960_zps19cb94b1.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5967_zps35a2315e-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5967_zps35a2315e.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5969_zps5ab30c20-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5969_zps5ab30c20.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5982_zps45408661-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5982_zps45408661.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5994_zps83178706-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5994_zps83178706.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_6004_zps849e21c9-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_6004_zps849e21c9.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_6012_zpsc8a6e0b5-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_6012_zpsc8a6e0b5.jpg.html)

[Yamazaki]

Looks great!
Also, now you will find out how soft the plastic interior is....
That's the only part I don't like because it scratches too easily.

[dewess]

Yes it is pretty bad at some areas. Especially around the gear level.

[xtremeracingtuning]

Very nice. I look forward to see the results from this rare car.

Can you send one for me :)?????

[dewess]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5906_zpsa374baae-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5906_zpsa374baae.jpg.html)
How does this bypass works?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5980_zpsa95f6746-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5980_zpsa95f6746.jpg.html)
What is this green lamp?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5949_zps9003355f-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5949_zps9003355f.jpg.html)
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5901_zpsfca69523-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5901_zpsfca69523.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5985_zps42ebb3bc-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5985_zps42ebb3bc.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5874_zps01c78e53-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5874_zps01c78e53.jpg.html)
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5886_zpsc25be7fc-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5886_zpsc25be7fc.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_5965_zps17b3cd32-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_5965_zps17b3cd32.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_6011_zps29a761dc-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_6011_zps29a761dc.jpg.html)
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[Yamazaki]

How does this bypass works?

What is this green lamp?

The exhaust electronically opens up at a certain RPM and flows more and gets louder. That's actually a system shared by all of the RSKs and GT-Bs with manual transmissions.

The green lamp looks like an aftermarket add-in.

[dewess]

How does this bypass works?

What is this green lamp?

The exhaust electronically opens up at a certain RPM and flows more and gets louder. That's actually a system shared by all of the RSKs and GT-Bs with manual transmissions.

The green lamp looks like an aftermarket add-in.

Thanks, did not know that about exhaust. Our Blitzen (MT) do not have that function.

[soba noodle]

That's actually a system shared by all of the RSKs and GT-Bs with manual transmissions.


Not all, was more likely a factory option, rather than a standard part.

That air intake box looks very nice, what brand is it? Track where the wires of that green light go to.

[Yamazaki]

Let me rephrase that then. According to the factory service manuals, it was standard on all EJ208 equipped vehicles.

[soba noodle]

Let me rephrase that then. According to the factory service manuals, it was standard on all EJ208 equipped vehicles.

So normal exhausts are non-standard then??.. I've seen a lot of B4/GT-B's and only a few had a "varex" type muffler, please supply some screenshots, would love to educate myself.

Edit: can see "Variable Muffler Control Unit" and related hardware in my manuals, but definitely not a full-on bypass system.

[Yamazaki]

Ask and ye shal receive:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/DSCF4134-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/DSCF4133-1.jpg

And the EJ206 (the A/T motor) to show the difference:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/DSCF4135-1.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

That intake is sexy! I like it!

[rkrenicki]

Let me rephrase that then. According to the factory service manuals, it was standard on all EJ208 equipped vehicles.

So normal exhausts are non-standard then??.. I've seen a lot of B4/GT-B's and only a few had a "varex" type muffler, please supply some screenshots, would love to educate myself.

Edit: can see "Variable Muffler Control Unit" and related hardware in my manuals, but definitely not a full-on bypass system.

I would expect that the "normal exhausts" you are seeing are more likely just Non-Original. How many 12-13 year old cars are likely to have their factory-fitted exhaust on them? And of those aftermarket replacement exhausts, how many would also have the bypass mechanism? Probably not many..

[dewess]

That's actually a system shared by all of the RSKs and GT-Bs with manual transmissions.


Not all, was more likely a factory option, rather than a standard part.

That air intake box looks very nice, what brand is it? Track where the wires of that green light go to.


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/Capture_zps0665fdf9-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/Capture_zps0665fdf9.jpg.html)

[dewess]

That's actually a system shared by all of the RSKs and GT-Bs with manual transmissions.


Not all, was more likely a factory option, rather than a standard part.

That air intake box looks very nice, what brand is it? Track where the wires of that green light go to.

Anyone know about this intake. Even serial number.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/Capture_zps0665fdf9-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/Capture_zps0665fdf9.jpg.html)

[yaya]

Gruppe M

[Yamazaki]

Gruppe M
What he said.

http://www.gruppem.co.jp/matching/0_pdf ... r-0405.pdf (http://www.gruppem.co.jp/matching/0_pdf_data/fr-0405.pdf)

[Muse]

Having been a passenger in Yama's S401, I am thrilled to see another one saved from the Shaken's culling of sweet cars. It's kinda pained me to see a few of these online, being parted out.

[dewess]

Finally yesterday we received the car. Drove about 180km to home. What a stunning car. It totally different compared to other twins. No turbo lag, no VOD. The handling with the tein coilovers is very good. It is so quick. It is far more better to drive than I could imagine. Must be the best Subaru (Legacy) that has left the factory :lol:

[98legwag]

I have ridden in Yamazaki's S401. Its an unbelievably good car. Glad you finally received it.

[dewess]

I have ridden in Yamazaki's S401. Its an unbelievably good car. Glad you finally received it.

Thanks :smt023

The first thing I noticed when I drove the car was that the car boost as soon I press the pedal slightly. No delay. More like a supercharger. And then BOOM second stage without VOS. So fun driving :smt026

[Muse]

You know, I just noticed the lack of a spoiler on your car. Was that an option, or did someone remove it/swap the trunk?

[dewess]

They did not come with spoiler as standard

[Yamazaki]

Of all of the S401 I've tracked down, about 66% have no spoiler. Granted, that's only a sample size of about 40 cars, but still....

[dewess]

Of all of the S401 I've tracked down, about 66% have no spoiler. Granted, that's only a sample size of about 40 cars, but still....

Interesting. The only car I have seen with spoiler (except one or two with "Impreza style wing" is your car.
Maybe have seen around 40 different S401 on the net all without spoiler.
I must have been an option from factory. But I think it looks so much better without it :cool:

[Zangado1]

America is so lame with not allowing certain cars to be imported like this extreme auto. We can have modern day muscle cars with well over 500-600 HP but we can't buy a RHD Factory tuned Subaru with half the power......

[Muse]

Well, a part of it is that many Japanese car companies just don't feel that their top-of-the-line cars would sell well enough here.

[Yamazaki]

Well, a part of it is that many Japanese car companies just don't feel that their top-of-the-line cars would sell well enough here.
And they're right. How many Westerners would shell out $65K for the S402? That's about how much it cost when it came out.

[Muse]

True, but on the other hand, that's a limited edition type car. What about cars in the same segment as the Evo or the STi? They're selling well enough, yet what competition do they have? The Focus ST? I don't think so.

[dewess]

Yesterday I started the progress to tune the car for swedish 98RON fuel. Offcourse OpenECU so I can change back to stock.
I am working with Edward Millington at http://www.xtremeracingtuning.com
He is a E-tuner from Barbados, very professional and have good knowledge about Subaru and twin turbo engine. I think he never sleeps as he always responds to my questions :lol:
Cant wait to get her tuned for stage 1 and maybe stage 2 later.

Tomorrow I will log with romraider and then flash the new rom!

[dewess]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/20140701_211531_zps68eee611-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/Home/20140701_211531_zps68eee611.jpg.html)
On the way home from the importer http://main.superiorimports.se/ Micke make this happen. Great guy. He did his best to find, import and get it roadlegal. Outstanding :smt007
(please dont look at the girls behind the cars :smt008 )
MY2000 B4 RSK besides the S401
Stop for a hamburger at Burger King at Nyköping

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/20140702_172353_zps4d39e2d0-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/Home/20140702_172353_zps4d39e2d0.jpg.html)
Finally home at the garage after 180km drive

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/20140704_221124_zps53af4802-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/Home/20140704_221124_zps53af4802.jpg.html)
Just love the rims and brakes. Especially on a Legacy :smt007

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/20140705_204032_zpsac9a9fc5-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/Home/20140705_204032_zpsac9a9fc5.jpg.html)
STI!!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/20140625_1625381_zps890f27c1-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/Home/20140625_1625381_zps890f27c1.jpg.html)
Bonus picture of family car and the MY98 JDM RS Twin Turbo

[Muse]

I'd like to know more about your other cars, too!

[dewess]

I'd like to know more about your other cars, too!

:grin: Yes I will try to find some time for them too :)

[dewess]

:smt026 :smt026 :smt026 The S401 is so fantastic. I have owned a 03 and 05 Impreza sti. Dont know why but this car is so much better. I thinking to bring one more s401 but in another color. I am in heaven when driving....maybe I am sick...

[rkrenicki]

Did you have it tuned? I saw a post over on XRT had posted some S401 tune data that you commented on.

Also, there is at least 2 S401s within the UK that I know of.

As for comparing an S-series car to a normal STI or tS car is not fair.. they are very much apples and oranges. STI and tS cars are normal cars with some different engines, better tunes, and some bolt on upgrades. S-series cars (S201, S202, S203, S204, S205, S206, S401, S402) are practically rebuilt from the ground up to STIs exacting standards.

[dewess]

The tune is still going on.
I know there was one blue s401 (#63/400) in uk that crashed a couple years ago. According to uklegacy forum this is the only one in UK but if you know about one more please tell me more.

[xtremeracingtuning]

Xtreme Racing Tuning ? View topic - DanS - 2002 JDM Subaru Legacy S401 STI (034/400)- Tuning (http://www.xtremeracingtuning.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=528&p=1639#p1637)


With V7 the fuel cut is gone. Car goes like mad from low rpm to redline at WOT at all gears.
Car now performs with really good power. It also is very smooth, starts more easy and have better idle. Also noted that the engine sounds is different. With stock rom the engine sounded like there where some restriction. Now, engine can breathe and it can also be noted on the sound of the engine.
This is the performance the car should have had when it leave the factory.
I am very happy with this tune!

/Dan

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/XRT20v720vs20Stock20203rd20Gear20Dyno20S-1.jpg

[dewess]

It is now tuned :smt023
Please read my review about XRT. I recommend XRT for all you needing a perfect tune.

This car is from what I know the only one in Europe at this time. Only made in 401 pcs year 2002.
As this engine is a hand built STI engine for minimum 100 octane is was very important to get it tuned for swedish 98 octane and also some improvement.
I have been following openecu forums since 2007 and ONE guy have always stand out in lots of posts. Mr. Edward!
So when car was ordered I contacted Ed and asked if could help me tune the car.
When the car was road legal we started the tune.
The support from Ed is totally outstanding. He responds to question almost 24 hours a day. He send me new updated roms faster than I could flash and log. His commitment is unique. He is more than a tuner, he is also a friend and a listener. Think that is extremely unique. He care about you and the car!

Off course the tune is also outstanding. The car is now starting more easily, idle more smooth, better respond, better engine sound, more power low and high. This tune is what Subaru should have done. Very Impressive. I can recommend all you that need a real good tune XRT and Mr. Edward.

Please see my tune thread http://www.xtremeracingtuning.com/forum ... f=40&t=528 (http://www.xtremeracingtuning.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=528)

[Yamazaki]

Just so you know- they did not make 401 cars. They had a goal of 400, but they never reached the goal. They only made 286 cars. 157 WR Blue, 69 Grey Opal, and 60 Black Topaz Mica.

[rkrenicki]

Off course the tune is also outstanding. The car is now starting more easily, idle more smooth, better respond, better engine sound, more power low and high. This tune is what Subaru should have done. Very Impressive. I can recommend all you that need a real good tune XRT and Mr. Edward.


Out of curiosity.. what sort of fuel is available in your country? I wonder how badly the car was being held back with the stock tune due to fuel octane/quality. The S401 was designed with 100 RON in mind.

[dewess]

Just so you know- they did not make 401 cars. They had a goal of 400, but they never reached the goal. They only made 286 cars. 157 WR Blue, 69 Grey Opal, and 60 Black Topaz Mica.
Yes I know. Just missed add that within ()



Off course the tune is also outstanding. The car is now starting more easily, idle more smooth, better respond, better engine sound, more power low and high. This tune is what Subaru should have done. Very Impressive. I can recommend all you that need a real good tune XRT and Mr. Edward.


Out of curiosity.. what sort of fuel is available in your country? I wonder how badly the car was being held back with the stock tune due to fuel octane/quality. The S401 was designed with 100 RON in mind.

We have maximum 98RON

[dewess]

No more update for about 7 months. Car is placed in a barn during the winter. The last thing we did was to plastidip the plastic parts of the interior were the "coating" has cracked. It became very nice and looks almost like original.

[dewess]

Car is back home from the barn during winter. A new catback will soon be installed on the S401. A new member also arrived from Japan during the winter. A Forester STI :smt054
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/IMG_0781_zpszva47h1d-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_0781_zpszva47h1d.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/IMG_0784_zpshgnmnywx-1.jpg (http://s961.photobucket.com/user/dewess99/media/S401/IMG_0784_zpshgnmnywx.jpg.html)

[xtremeracingtuning]

She is beautiful. What are the features?