Cale's 1999 Outback

[CaleDeRoo]

I'm bored at work so I'll make a thread. Now I don't have to use other's threads.

The day I bought it @73K miles. Swapping over my WRX wheels from my old car.

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After:

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Interior was pretty clean. Bought it from the OG owner who used it to drive to and from the stables. (Or so I assume, as there was a bunch of hay under the rear seat)

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Then I did something:

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Then another thing. (A kind of stupid thing at the time. Damn you CL!)

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I replaced the audio system (Have to go back and re-wire everything :( )

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and did the door cards

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Painted my winter wheels. SPARKLES!!!! with a coat of glow in the dark paint on top (not pictured)

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Then I ordered an OEM bugshield and rear spoiler. (spoiler is not on yet)

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Currently I have new Foglights that I tinted yellow, and side markers that I bought from r3v_v3ng3. (A+ seller BTW) I bought a can of black plastidip to refinish the fog covers and match the side markers to the black moldings.

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That's all I've done so far IIRC.

Future plans are (in order):

1. BC Racing Coilovers (7K F/R)
2. Replace all gaskets (HG, VCG etc) or possibly do a high compression build using a 251 block.
3. Possibly new headliner (Thinking fabric that looks like the night sky. Stars +moon type deal)

VERY rough MS paint edit of how I picture my car looking this summer.;)

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[98legwag]

Looks like a good start.

[KNaph]

Nice! I'm still considering redoing my door cards but I can't find a material that I like. And also what made you choose 7k rear spring rates? In my opinion that may be a bit stiff for the rear. I know a few guys are running 7k Front 5k Rear, I'm 8k front 6k rear and I think 7k rear might get a little rough and bouncy, although I can't say for sure so take that with a grain of salt.

[CaleDeRoo]

I regularly hail things in the rear so I just wanted to be safe.

That want my first choice for door cards but i spent less than $10 in materials so I can't complain

[lord flashheart]

Looks really great especially with the STi wheels!

[KNaph]

Oh okay, yeah that makes sense. I might suggest getting the swift springs to help with comfort for the times you're not carrying anything, and they're just higher quality in general. Also I think the fabric you used works really well with the car. The front seats have the blueish fabric which ties in with the door cards.

[meepers]

Love the silver BBS's.. Even the rex wheels look good, and I think they are hideous on the rex!

[PegTheBlueSubaru]

I want to see what this car turns out to be as that I have the same car same color same year. 2 different builds with the same start point

[KNaph]

Make that 3 of the same cars, lol. Deep Sapphire Pearl '99 outbacks are gonna take over this forum!

[PegTheBlueSubaru]

theres just something about that color scheme that i just love

[CaleDeRoo]

I like it fir sure, but Sometimes I wish I was red!

Also one of the people I follow on IG did my lip Idea! Definitely going through with it.

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[r3v_v3ng3]

Its gonna be sick!!! Are you planning to tint the car?
I like that lip idea, reminds me of the bugeye wrx 3 piece. Its still hard to find a lip for the outback front because of the way the bumper shaped on the bottom

[KNaph]

Oh wow that actually looks really good, I feel like it needs something down the middle though. Maybe throw those on and then figure something out to add onto it. Is it the Home Depot garage seal thing? I'd hate to steal your idea, but I might have to if I can't come up with my own idea for a lip! maybe you can do something similar with the side skirts too.

I'm thinking attach the Legacy skirts, and then on the bottom of those lay the HD garage seal flat along the bottom and attach them and it might look a bit like a side skirt splitter. Could be cool, could be really ugly.

[CaleDeRoo]

I don't plan on tinting it at this point.

And KNaph it's essentially the garage seal stuff, although now companies are selling it for auto applications. I planned on doing the front like the picture, then the sides all the way down, and the back to mirror the front.

I have also tossed around the idea of getting Legacy skirts but I'd like to keep my OB mud flaps/guards I think. I just want this cold weather to be over so I can get to work!!!

I had my fun in the snow, but now I'm just so done with this.

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[KNaph]

Oh yeah then you're way ahead of me haha. And I wasn't aware that there were alternatives.

I kinda like my OB mud flaps but they don't flex enough for me and I scrape the front ones on a lot of stuff even driving cautiously and I'm not really even that low. I think the car still looks good as is though, Legacy skirts aren't really necessary and I think if you put that stuff on the rocker panels it should hide the pinch weld which is my biggest reason for wanting side skirts.

[CaleDeRoo]

Way ahead of you? Hell I'm way ahead of myself!

Didn't even think of how the flaps will basically be draggin on the ground...

[KNaph]

I feel that way all the time about what to do with my car haha.

I've been thinking about a solution to them dragging, basically just chop off the lower inch or so that's just a flat piece and it'll basically avoid all dragging/scraping unless you drive off a curb or something with a drastic drop. Dunno how it'd look though, gotta chop the bottom off and then trim the sides a bit to round it out to look factory again.

[CaleDeRoo]

Is that bottom piece plastic, or molded into the rest of the mud flap? I never looked at it closely but I just always assumed it was a rubber extension.

[KNaph]

It's all one piece of plastic so it's relatively rigid. Another idea is to just heat up the lower portion and bend it backwards a bit. It looks like mine is bent backwards in that picture from just hitting bumps and stuff, but I can't say for sure. Could just be like that from factory.

[CaleDeRoo]

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Working overnights is hard on the wallet. Just bought 25ft of this stuff

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So I tried dropping the body as strait down as I could as I'm trying to estimate what size spacers I'll want. Will the wheels sink in a little more due to the car being lower, or no? I plan on running a little camber in the front.

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[CaleDeRoo]

Tonight I purchased:

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(Stickers. Real caps are $150+/set)

and deez

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[SelfishBlue]

I'm a bit late, but dayyyyum - that OB lip looks awesome! Great idea!

[CaleDeRoo]

You know... Just in-case

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[CaleDeRoo]

Debating on whether to do "Bridgestone" or not as well

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[KNaph]

Personally I would do the Bridgestone also, it just evens out the look a bit more. Did a quick little photoshop in case you needed a little help imagining it.
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The lines I drew aren't very sharp in the picture but it helps with the idea.

[CaleDeRoo]

Perfect. You've made the decision for me.

Just wish I had gotten a fine/med point marker as well instead of 3 broad tipped ones. lol

[CaleDeRoo]

Just bought some of these. Pricey.

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[CaleDeRoo]

Does anyone want to take a stab at tinting the inside lens yellow, and the outer one gray?

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EDIT: What does peoples think? This is VS doing both pieces of the headlights yellow

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[CaleDeRoo]

I want to know what front lip this is on the white OB

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[KNaph]

Kinda looks like an '05 STI V-Limited front lip.
Can't really tell 100% but that's my best guess.
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Using one of these would probably require some modification. I would imagine you gotta chop the center ridge off so that it doesn't push the lip downwards leaving a gap.

That's one of the lips I'm considering, also this style for the winglets on the ends.
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But the center portion being recessed might look kinda goofy on an OB bumper.

[CaleDeRoo]

You're right it does look like the v-limited lip. I wish I could get better pictures of the white OB because at least in that picture it looks really good.

I might buy one for the hell of it even though I already have 3 rolls of EZ-lip. I wouldn't be butthurt about cutting up a $50 replica lip

[KNaph]

Yeah they're cheap on Ebay so it's not really a big deal to cut it up.
Might even be able to stack the EZ-lip underneath it to give it a more pronounced look.

[foohfooh]

Super stoked on this. Love outback lip idea. Keep us updated!

[CaleDeRoo]

Forgot about my medical bills again this month. Lip is gonna have to wait lol

[CaleDeRoo]

Put my summers on today. Check clearances to try to figure out what size spacers to order. Still unsure on that, since I don't want extended studs, but to go big enough to get spacers with studs in them already might be too much...

I plan on running a couple degrees of camber in the front to tuck. What's everyone's thoughts on spacer size? I can get more pics if needed in a couple days. I'd also rather not modify the wheels to clear the nuts on the spacers, since the BBS wheels really don't have any cavities in the back. So does anyone by any chance know the length of the stock studs?

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and some more MS paint fake low

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[CaleDeRoo]

Got my Honda wiper on. Not only does it look better, but the annoying dying wiper motor sounds is now gone for some reason...

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[CaleDeRoo]

Painted my corners the other day. Still gotta wet sand my headlights before I paint those too.

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Also it looks like one of my side markers went missing because my roommates weren't very respectful of my spare parts in the basement. Pissed now I have to buy another pair.

[CaleDeRoo]

Out with the old in with the new. Ken's sooper jdm headlight paint and PIAA Ion yellow bulbs.

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[Cooper197]

I feel that way all the time about what to do with my car haha.

I've been thinking about a solution to them dragging, basically just chop off the lower inch or so that's just a flat piece and it'll basically avoid all dragging/scraping unless you drive off a curb or something with a drastic drop. Dunno how it'd look though, gotta chop the bottom off and then trim the sides a bit to round it out to look factory again.

Instead of cutting off that section, find a Legacy (non-OB) at a Junkyard with flaps. The Legacy's didn't have that lower section, would bolt right on and look factory!

[lancerswimmer89]

Super stoked on this. Love outback lip idea. Keep us updated!

NICE! Glad that there might finally be a front lip option for my wagon!!! Let us know if you do it, or find pix of it

[lancerswimmer89]

Instead of cutting off that section, find a Legacy (non-OB) at a Junkyard with flaps. The Legacy's didn't have that lower section, would bolt right on and look factory!

Just upgrade to Rally Armors. Buy the generic ones for like 20 bux, then pull off the stockers, trace the holes onto the new flap, and then bolt them on with supplied Rally Armor hardware.

[KNaph]

Cale posted a picture of another Outback with the EZ-lip stuff on page 1. He also posted on my build thread with a closer up picture.

Link to the owners post: And a few posts down he explains how he attached it.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?18687-KNaph-s-1999-Outback-3-28-15-Wheels-on-the-way!&p=273197&viewfull=1#post273197

[Hinyo]

Kinda looks like an '05 STI V-Limited front lip.
Can't really tell 100% but that's my best guess.
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Using one of these would probably require some modification. I would imagine you gotta chop the center ridge off so that it doesn't push the lip downwards leaving a gap.

That's one of the lips I'm considering, also this style for the winglets on the ends.
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But the center portion being recessed might look kinda goofy on an OB bumper.

its the sti v limited

[CaleDeRoo]

Yellow bulbs and fogs. Still need to refinish the lenses though.

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[marlin2202]

I like it fir sure, but Sometimes I wish I was red!

Also one of the people I follow on IG did my lip Idea! Definitely going through with it.

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lol Heyyy theres my car! if you guys want to know anything more on how I made it just let me know!

[CaleDeRoo]

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[KNaph]

Looming good!! Did you put any miles on them yet?

[CaleDeRoo]

About 50 so far. Gonna need to raise the back if I can. Is it tough?

[KNaph]

Kinda tough with the weight of the suspension pulling on it. Make sure that you clean the threads thoroughly before you make any adjustment, something to blow the road dirt and stuff off. Brake clean might be too aggressive.

Loosen the bottom collar and then spin the spring assembly down into the bottom bracket. Pretty straight forward but make sure you aren't adjusting the spring preload.

The wrenches wreak havoc on your hands so I would grab a rod/bolt anything that fits in the hole at the end of the wrench and pull on that. Also use the jack to support a little bit of the suspension weight. Jack it up by the brake heat shield, that's what I did.

[CaleDeRoo]

I figured it'd be easy to raise it since the weight would be pulling down. Oh well I'll find out in the morning.

[CaleDeRoo]

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[CaleDeRoo]

*insert rice here*

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It's glittery silver. I can't wait to get it in the sun.

[lancerswimmer89]

its the sti v limited

excellent, i'm totally ordering one today and putting it on mine this summer, i really dig the look of it.

[CaleDeRoo]

GF thing got a new tattoo right on her waist/hip bone so she had to wear dresses/skirts and my car was too low. :lol:


She's not used to racecar

[Hinyo]

GF thing got a new tattoo right on her waist/hip bone so she had to wear dresses/skirts and my car was too low. :lol:


She's not used to racecar

#winning

[CaleDeRoo]

Been debating some white Sparco Terras.
KNaph needs to get his white wheels on so I can see how it looks. :P

[KNaph]

Got tires, now I just gotta find time to drop the wheels off to get them mounted! They're big and beefy though, 225/50r17 runflat tires haha.
I'll just get those mounted and then have my friend keep an eye out for something smaller.

[CaleDeRoo]

Nothing's changed except I re-dyed my door handles and side trim. (Will be doing them all once more soon. Used forever black)

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[CaleDeRoo]

Also I grabbed my friends DRZ400 Muffler with blown out packing. Kinda want to put it on just because.

[CaleDeRoo]

Got quoted $160 for tinting all 7 rear windows. Can't pass that up.

[CaleDeRoo]

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[CaleDeRoo]

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[SelfishBlue]

Wow! It looks great!

[CaleDeRoo]

Got some tint today. 35% all around. Illegal value in the front but scene points amirite

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[CaleDeRoo]

Bought some Subaru branded Yakima fork mounts on CL today. Going to attempt a spoiler install Sunday

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[KNaph]

Looking good so far. The wing is gonna give the car a whole different look afterwards. The tint looks pretty good too but I'm partial to the no tint look. And make sure you go a bit bigger on the holes you drill for the wing so you have more room for adjustment. And dont go too heavy if you use auto sealant, cause I used a little too much and my wings never gonna come off now lol.

[CaleDeRoo]

Tint was mainly to keep it cool when parked. This is how I roll 95% of the time.

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[KNaph]

Yeah that's the one of the reasons why I was considering tint. I need a bike rack, and a full suspension... Lol I've been bitten by the MTB bug but I can't afford anything but a entry level hardtail which I'm fine with. Cars looking real good though! Finally got time to catch up on your thread today. I'm debating removing the rubber door saver crap I have on my car but I don't wanna deal with the adhesive stuck on it.

[lancerswimmer89]

I really wanna get one of those front bug deflectors, but they're super hard to come by, and i'd rather have a factory one that a aftermarket. Also can't seem to find any of the 2nd gen cargo covers...

[CaleDeRoo]

I really wanna get one of those front bug deflectors, but they're super hard to come by, and i'd rather have a factory one that a aftermarket. Also can't seem to find any of the 2nd gen cargo covers...

I bought my OEM one brand new on Ebay. The seller had a few of them.

[CaleDeRoo]

I require these side skirts.

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[98legwag]

They look like 3rd gen skirts.

[rkrenicki]

I agree. Any 3rd gen Outback and GT would have those skirts. I would expect they would need some modification to fit a 2nd gen nicely, but they should be pretty close as they are.

[chevyman1968]

Dude you have done a great job with your wagon! Looking good man!


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[CaleDeRoo]

Just bought...

Vinyl wrap:

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Replica lip:

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Front Endlinks:

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[98legwag]

I have the Hard Race end links on my wagon. I like them. I even convinced Hinyo to get them and he likes them too.

[CaleDeRoo]

Cool. I saw that knaph had some as well so I ordered some. Been running around with a broke OEM end link since last august.

[CaleDeRoo]

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[Lancaster6]

I was browsing NASIOC OT this morning and saw your post and had a solid laugh. This is now one of my favorite stickers ever, props dude.

[CaleDeRoo]

That thread is something else lol. ( and the old one too obv)

[r3v_v3ng3]

Looks great! Btw both the jdm sidemarkers got misplaced? :(

[CaleDeRoo]

I actually found them. I'll have to find the time to buy some bulbs and install them!

[CaleDeRoo]

Obligatory gas station picture

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[r3v_v3ng3]

$2.73? Must be nice cheapest one here is $3.07 right now. Damn CA and its own mix!!!!:smt076

[CaleDeRoo]

$2.73? Must be nice cheapest one here is $3.07 right now. Damn CA and its own mix!!!!:smt076

It's rare to see a pump WITHOUT 93 as well. :P

[chevyman1968]

PA has been pretty pricy since the new gas taxes were passed.


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[CaleDeRoo]

Lip came in the mail. The quality isn't great, as expected for a $50/free shipping lip.

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Will probably put it on this weekend.

[CaleDeRoo]

My friend left his disc golfing shoes at my place. They smelled so bad though I didn't want them in my car. I met up with him for a round today and transported them like this.

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And I put this on crooked :(

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[CaleDeRoo]

Lip is on
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Cut lines are red, body clips are yellow, screws are green.

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[LeggyxPower]

could we get some more pics of lip at different angles?

[foohfooh]

Dude yes please to more photos. Nice work looks suhweet

[CaleDeRoo]

Yeah I can get more. The front is a little rough. I'm sure I could do it cleaner a second to.e around. I pretty much had to figure it out as I went.

[meepers]

Still making great progress! Car looks awesome man.

[CaleDeRoo]

Here's what I had already as far as pictures go. It's raining here but if you want any specifics let me know.

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How about this dent someone put in my hood?

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Was able to pound most of it out, but the fact I know this is here pisses me off.


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Buuuuut if you want a bunch of lip options then just swap to a GC/F bumper ! lol

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[KNaph]

Bummer about the hood, but the lip looks pretty good. I really need to get mine sorted out, if I can't find the canards that I want then I'm just gonna end up buying a hawkeye charge speed style lip.

That BK is from Washington somewhere, I've been seeing a lot of it on my Instagram lately. And that's most likely at the DriftCon event that happened this past weekend at Evergreen Speedway.

[CaleDeRoo]

KNaph idk how far you are from Bangor but if you see this car tell him I said lower it. :lol:


https://scontent.fash1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/11427364_936032063085416_7309156851917373397_o.jpg

[CaleDeRoo]

Fairly certain I'm being given 25mm spacers this weekend. Will probably be too big for the rear. Will take some serious fender work!

[KNaph]

Pretty far from there actually haha, but I've never seen or heard anything about that car, I wish the 5x100 marquis promadas came in a lower offset.

And 25mm is gonna be fun to fit haha. I did a slight roll on the front fenders, the lip is angled up 45* at some spots and even more right around the center. It pushed the fender liner up a couple mil but there's still a small bump that hangs down, I don't think I've rubbed on it yet though, mostly just my flaps.

[CaleDeRoo]

Grabbed some side skirts off a '00-04 Outback at the pick-n-pull today.


Was all nice and sunny then this!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/06/VVLFluDjpg1-1.jpg

I only got one side done, so here's before and after. The paint is actually almost an exact match, but the skirts catch the sun like crazy because of the angle.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/06/zBAnqsX-1.jpg


Also test fit spacers.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/06/Zipacjgjpg1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/06/Ji7oXLAjpg1-1.jpg

Roll and pull in the rear, and another degree of camber in the front should work.

[CaleDeRoo]

F*** whoever stole all my photog gear. :(

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/06/2sSPyFDjpg1-1.jpg

[CaleDeRoo]

The factory bars flex a little bit. Not too bad but I do have to be careful sometimes. Does anyone have aftermarket cross bars? If so what feet do you have?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/06/2ewYc8Xjpg2-1.jpg

[CaleDeRoo]

RIP In Peace driver's side skirt

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/07/HAJGjl4jpg2-1.jpg

Still fingers and toes crossed for chevyman1968 High CR engine

[KNaph]

Did you catch the skirt on something? And when you pulled off the flap did you have a line where the flaps were rubbing against the paint? Mine has an outline from the flap but I haven't had time to try to clean it up.

The high CR motor would be cool, having a peppy motor without having to worry about reliability issues or drivetrain problems.

[CaleDeRoo]

I put the tape too far down and it didn't catch well

About the line I kinda did, but It came off when i washed the car

[CaleDeRoo]

HMMMMMMMMM


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/07/57Ov1le-1.jpg

[chevyman1968]

That's a lot of work and extra bracing.


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[CaleDeRoo]

The end of this week I'll be buying a gasket kit. Which one do y'all recommend?

Pix for clix

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/07/oaMiCqljpg2-1.jpg

[meepers]

Gasket kit for what? Did I miss something in the thread?

[LeggyxPower]

Gasket kit for what? Did I miss something in the thread?
I was thinking the same so I went back through the thread

[CaleDeRoo]

All the gaskets!!!!!

[LeggyxPower]

All the gaskets!!!!!
Preventative maintenance? Or are some leaking

[CaleDeRoo]

Valve cover gaskets are leaking real bad, and head gaskets are not in great shape. I just wanna do them all in addition to timing belt and new exhaust.

[meepers]

I vote OEM. And the valve cover gaskets, well that might be a Giant pain in the ass as there are 3 different revisions of valve covers that all have different gaskets. I actually trimmed a part off my gaskets to make a different style work. When I built my motor, I ordered a subie 255 factory full gasket kit, and it came with nearly everything including half a dozen rear main seals lol. But it was not cheap.

[CaleDeRoo]

Ordered an UEL header and 18in resonator. Will be going to the stealership for gaskets today and I'm debating on ordering MSD 8239 and wires today as well.


Edit: Well that didn't take long. Ordered the coil and wires already :lol:

[chevyman1968]

Make sure you put that resonator right up behind the cats if you want an aggressive rumble.


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[CaleDeRoo]

Yup that's the plan. Then straight pipe from the resonator.

[chevyman1968]

[emoji106] it sounds amazing that way. That's what I have!


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[CaleDeRoo]

What size piping did you go with? 2.25"?

[CaleDeRoo]

Any chance you have a video of how it sounds?

[chevyman1968]

Yeah dude! I had them weld in 2.25 inch pipe. This vid is under a bridge. Look at my build thread for more videos.

https://vimeo.com/133834835


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[CaleDeRoo]

Sweet :D

[CaleDeRoo]

She blowed up (basically)

In search of short block.

[KNaph]

Ouch, too much loud pedal?
What exactly happened?

[meepers]

Aww That is sad to hear! It is unfortunate that 3 of my 4 Leggy wagons I bought BECAUSE they were blown up. Spin a bearing or what happened? The nice thing is you should have a P2 block which lends itself nicely to STI/WRX 2.5l Takeoff parts. Have you inspected the Carnage yet? The 99 I bought for its shell, lost the right side in such a catastrophic failure that it grenaded the right head plastic Timing gears, tore the teeth off the timing belt, and I am sure killed a bunch of valves and possibly pistons. But that bottom end is going to basically be turned into an open deck ej255 backup motor for if I ever kill my real 255!

[CaleDeRoo]

Cam and crank seals decided to dump all the oil out. I've sourced a few 251 blocks. So for a high CR build I should go for 257 gaskets?

[meepers]

I wish I was the best person to answer that... I was lucky to get guidance when ordering my gaskets so I did not have issues. I am using 06 ej255 Bottom end, 98 EJ25d Heads, ej255 Complete gasket set and a VF48. Basically a high compression boost ride. I dont remember off the top of my head, but I think my CR is right around the 9.1/1 range.. but I also broke my squash, so without going back through my notes do not quote me on that. And I know my heads were surfaced as well when I had them gone through.

Even on my hack tune, She makes LS powered cars wonder if they broke something.

[CaleDeRoo]

I bought something else in the mean time. Should just as troublesome :laughing6:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?19307-Cale-s-truck&p=276825#post276825

[CaleDeRoo]

New engine torn down, and old one on the stand now. Should be picking up gaskets today and the car should be back on the road by Wednesday at the latest.

DDing rotary is making me poor.

[meepers]

DDing rotary is making me poor.

Being different is usually expensive..... But fun!

[CaleDeRoo]

Just waiting on Timing belt kit then my car will be back on the road.

[CaleDeRoo]

Got the high comp engine in but the car feels a bit sluggish. It's not as willing to rev as it used to be. Should I have the timing adjusted or something?

[CaleDeRoo]

Timing was definitely off. Heard a slight valve tick and had the car towed back home. Will re-do the timing tomorrow.

[CaleDeRoo]

Engine ran for a day then blew up a wrist pin.

On the look out for another 251.... *gun to head*

[LeggyxPower]

Very shitty luck man..you didn't even get to enjoy the high comp


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[meepers]

Sad Bananna

[chevyman1968]

Oh wow I have missed all of this. 257 headgasket for a mildly high compression engine and 251 sls headgaskets for a high compression engine. 10.7 vs 11.7 that sucks dude. There's a guy local that's selling a 251 with all the machine work done just needs reassembled for 200 bucks.


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[CaleDeRoo]

Oh wow I have missed all of this. 257 headgasket for a mildly high compression engine and 251 sls headgaskets for a high compression engine. 10.7 vs 11.7 that sucks dude. There's a guy local that's selling a 251 with all the machine work done just needs reassembled for 200 bucks.


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I'm assuming without pistons? I've been thinking about getting my block machined and getting new pistons etc. My HG should be fine to re-use if the engine only ran for 45 minutes or so right?

[KNaph]

Been a while since I caught up on your build. Sucks on the high comp motor, but it seems like you've got good plans going on regardless.

I don't remember if you ever got those endlinks, but once you get the new motor in and running good you should definitely try aftermarket endlinks and those lockdown bolts, the car feels incredible. I would even try to do it in stages, rear endlinks, front endlinks, then lockdown bolts to see what had the biggest impact, seems like that would be a fun test.

[CaleDeRoo]

Yeah dude I'm about to tear this block down and if the crank is good I'm getting the block machined. I installed the from endlinks months ago and have the Audi rear ones waiting. I severely miss driving it especially since my truck needs work too

[chevyman1968]

I generally don't ever reuse gaskets but people say it's okay to use the MLS gaskets over once or twice. Idk.


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[CaleDeRoo]

Engine should be back from the shop within a week. Thinking about going with 251 gaskets this time. IIRC those should bump CR a bit more correct?

Also goals for next summer...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/10/8kwbhGX-1.jpg

[meepers]

Glad you are back on track! I am currently stuck in between dumping more money to get the auto to work correctly.... or the Fun fun task of doing my 5 speed swap/subframe spacer removal. I have a part coming today.. If that doesnt solve my issue of only having 3rd gear... then I am goint to send my 5speed starter out to be rebuilt.... then yank all the hard parts off for a glorious 2 day swap.

I have to admit though.. I do like driving a quiet car, that I can see around people in. I do not however like that I am unable to get out of anyones way. The joys of being grown up. lol. Looking good tho man!

[chevyman1968]

Yeah the 251 gaskets will bump the compression more. Just as a heads up with them. Make sure you let the car warm up before you do any form of hard driving. It's a single layer steel gasket and it will be touchier and not as forgiving as a MLS gasket. Esp during the winter although I am really picky about letting my car warm up. I let it sit for 5-10 mins in the winter since that's about how long it takes me to clock out. My machinist recommended that I let it warm up about that long to help keep from warping the aluminum. Anyways, rabbit trail there but all that to say. If you beat on it cold you will skyrocket your chances of having to pull it back out. Your compression ratio should be about 11ish to 1 with that setup. 86bratman Shannon do you remember the exact numbers from when we ran them a couple years ago?

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[86bratman]

I'm wanting to say it was 10.9:1, but that's been a while since we were talking that build over. I have a deep distrust of that style gasket though even on 251s, every one I put back together gets sti gaskets. I did discover recently that subaru themselves switched the sohc ej25 to a MLS gasket in the 5th gen legacy as we've been looking at them as an alternative to the wife's fusion.

[Alphius]

The EJ251 gaskets are poor, but they'll last alright and usually only seep oil and coolant externally when they fail.
I always use the 257 STI gaskets on every SOHC EJ25 I put together. Haven't had one fail yet.

[CaleDeRoo]

Ok thanks for all the info everyone.

[Cleck]

Sucks you blew it up, but gives/gave you time to dress and fix it up nice nice.

Nice wagon. Took me a minute to remember why I recognized this car. Saw you at Log Cabin this summer. Needless to say, one of the cars I checked out when I saw it :D Good work. Not my cup of tea to lower it (function for me), but the car is damn nice. Keep it up.

[CaleDeRoo]

Ah yes! It'll be a long wait till next summer. You going on the buffalo scooby cruise tomorrow?

[Cleck]

Nope, I haven't made a cruise in a while. I actually have to finish working on my kitchen this weekend, or the wife will have my nuts in a vice.

My car isn't cruise worthy anyways, but my old one was. I know it's about hanging out, but it's a rusty turd. I just fixed the illumination issue, lol.

[CaleDeRoo]

So what's the thickness I should be looking for if I was to go with the 251 gaskets?

[chevyman1968]

I am not remembering the thickness of the 251 gaskets. I may have the part numbers out in the shop. I'll check later today.


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[CaleDeRoo]

I think I can get some .6mm mls gaskets

[CaleDeRoo]

Kinda sad seeing my car still sitting in the driveway so I put on my SLI stickers.

Silver on the bug shield

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/11/r3yrvwMjpg2-2.jpg

Gold on the mirror

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/11/7WqWTKajpg1-1.jpg

And once I have some extra cash I'm getting my bug shield hydrodipped. I like animal print stuff so I'm going with matte clear tiger stripes. (Will be opposite of what's in the pictWill be opposite of whats in the picture. Had a friend do this for me and didn't want to ask him to invert it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/11/k2DlrhV-2.jpg

[CaleDeRoo]

So I still really want a new steering wheel, but I hate the 4 spoke Momos, and want to keep an airbag. If I've done my research correctly the '05 steering wheels won't fit? Does anybody have any insight on this?

[Muse]

I know nikolaus.conrad is running a 2005 wheel in his '99 Outback. Not sure if he had to do anything fancy to make it fit though.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?14061-Nikolaus-Conrad-s-1996-Outback-GT-End-of-the-Road&p=211265&viewfull=1#post211265

[Tylerhartman]

anthony yastrum (From instagram and facebook) not sure if he's on here, but he has the 3 spoke momo in his car as well

[CaleDeRoo]

I know nikolaus.conrad is running a 2005 wheel in his '99 Outback. Not sure if he had to do anything fancy to make it fit though.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?14061-Nikolaus-Conrad-s-1996-Outback-GT-End-of-the-Road&p=211265&viewfull=1#post211265

Thanks. Didn't notice last time I saw his car. I'll have to look into it.


Not much has changed although my engine is now put together and in my car. Just have to finish connecting everything, and I'm in the process of importing some wheels from Japan. Thanks KNaph for the yahoo auctions thing.


Edit: I see he doesn't have an airbag. I was in a head on collision recently and want to keep one. Otherwise I'd have an old 3 spoke Nardi from a GC/F

[KNaph]

I'm in the same position, I want a 3 spoke wheel but not really that keen on losing the airbag. We'll see though, I might just bite the bullet and buy the OMP wheel that I've wanted and lose the airbag...
The main reason why I want to swap is just cause the factory wheel is huge and it's hard to drive aggressively with a school bus wheel.

Curious what the wheels are...
What middle man service did you end up using?

[CaleDeRoo]

I'm in the same position, I want a 3 spoke wheel but not really that keen on losing the airbag. We'll see though, I might just bite the bullet and buy the OMP wheel that I've wanted and lose the airbag...
The main reason why I want to swap is just cause the factory wheel is huge and it's hard to drive aggressively with a school bus wheel.

Curious what the wheels are...
What middle man service did you end up using?

I used http://jessestreeter.com/

He was recommended to me by a friend. They are five spokes, but not Regas.

[KNaph]

Yeah, I actually should've used Jesse Streeter when I ordered my Regas, probably would've saved a good chunk of cash on shipping.
Maybe I'll use him to buy a cheap set of Cusco swaybars or something.

And as for the wheels, I'm gonna take a wild guess and say OZ Futura. I think those would look good, but there's just too many options to guess.

[CaleDeRoo]

Good guess for sure, but not quite it. I went out on a limb with these wheels and I'm not 100% how they'll look. I should have bought a strut brace through him too. There were a couple basic Cusco ones for under $10.

http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/bi252/users/1/5/6/9/taiheitire-imgbatch_1454387098/600x400-2016020200034.jpg
http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/bi252/users/1/5/6/9/taiheitire-imgbatch_1454387098/600x400-2016020200035.jpg

[foohfooh]

Nice! Those will look great!

[Go Mifune]

Hope you don't mind but.....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/03/knaph20Outback_zps9ss4b034-1.jpg (http://s422.photobucket.com/user/Heririck/media/knaph%20Outback_zps9ss4b034.jpg.html)

OMG!

[CaleDeRoo]

Hope you don't mind but.....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/03/knaph20Outback_zps9ss4b034-1.jpg (http://s422.photobucket.com/user/Heririck/media/knaph%20Outback_zps9ss4b034.jpg.html)

OMG!


Dude! Thanks :D

[CaleDeRoo]

I've got these on the way now as well.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/03/9jLOjbijpg1-1.jpg

[Muse]

All well and good, but can you trust a man with mismatched socks..?
:D

[CaleDeRoo]

All well and good, but can you trust a man with mismatched socks..?
:D

I'd have a harder time trusting someone who actually has a handle on all his or her socks XD.


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/03/ygmA05k-1.jpg

Wheels came today. Jesse shipped them Monday. I only uncovered this one but damn I'd be shocked if these wheels were ever mounted before. They look brand new.

[Muse]

Good point.

*scrolls down, jaw hits floor*

Dayum. that's gorgeous.

[CaleDeRoo]

Good point.

*scrolls down, jaw hits floor*

Dayum. that's gorgeous.


Thanks. I'm either going to tint the center cap to tone down the red or plastidip just the red ring. I think it clashes

[CaleDeRoo]

Got my rain guards. Guy packed them up all fancy for me LOL

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12931163_1081149838609062_2092468830473682586_n.jpg?oh=5cba1a441713c81a78a9f77c51606174&oe=57BC2358

[Strykr]

Those must be some really high quality rain guards!

[foohfooh]

Bwhahaa awesome.

[CaleDeRoo]

Started my car today.



Shut down my car today because it appears to be puking oil out of the rear main seal. Guess that's what happens when you put together an engine while working full time and going to class 25hrs a week. I don't want to take the engine out again so I think I'll try getting my car on a lift and dropping the tranny instead.

[CaleDeRoo]

Brought the car home the other day and have driven it 50 miles or so. Runs great. Unfortunately I have some electrical issue regarding the headlights. Only the drivers side light works and the high beam indicator on the dash is always on. So I can't even take my car to work until I fix that.

[meepers]

You have a loose wire on the headlight that is out. The high beam half lit?

[CaleDeRoo]

The driver's side like works like normal. I can switch the beam off and on, however the indicator on the dash is always lit, which I'm sure if making it so I can't turn the fogs on. The passenger side headlight doesn't work at all.

All this sucks because I work overnights so I drive to work at 11PM

[meepers]

Mine does that when one of the connectors comes loose, I half ass wired the lights into the new car, I need to do some actual wiring instead of sliding pins in connector and taping up lol

[CaleDeRoo]

I'll check it out again. Thanks.

[CaleDeRoo]

So what does everyone with lowered second gens have for exhausts? I was going to put a Vibrant resonator on after the cats but there's just no room for it.

[CaleDeRoo]

Disregard the above post. Found a shop that replaced the secondary cats with my resonator and did a 2.5" straight pip from there. Sounds amazing. Not too loud and no drone in the cabin.

[CaleDeRoo]

I'm keeping the BBS wheels and will be getting them refinished/powder coated.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/05/26685097581_da3d0920e6_b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/05/26726811186_e8a54b431d_b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/05/26658667202_1d49c2c405_b-1.jpg

The paint is really funky for a cellpotato to capture. They're highly metallic so light changes how they look dramatically.

[Go Mifune]

Wait...what? They look good in the pictures. Is it just the color or is the fit off?

[CaleDeRoo]

Wait...what? They look good in the pictures. Is it just the color or is the fit off?

The fit. They're only 7" wide so my 225s are too wide. Makes the front end feel mushy as all get out.

[Go Mifune]

They're only 7" wide so my 225s are too wide

That's really good info to know. My 7.5" SSRs are all slightly kinked as it turns out and so I'm stuck with my 7" wide BBS RKs. I guess 205s are in my future.

[CaleDeRoo]

That's really good info to know. My 7.5" SSRs are all slightly kinked as it turns out and so I'm stuck with my 7" wide BBS RKs. I guess 205s are in my future.

Also check how tall the outer lip of the wheel is. The BBS wheel lip comes up higher on the tire which probably helps as well.

[Muse]

God, that's a shame. Those look gorgeous.

[CaleDeRoo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6fizL1NFDI

You can hear either an intake leak of some kind or an exhaust leak. It makes some people think I have a turbo, which I'd rather it not do lol.

[1996Battlewagon]

Nice Outback dude! I'm moving up to Rochester in a week - heard the winters are pretty brutal. Got any rust prevention advice?

[CaleDeRoo]

Nice Outback dude! I'm moving up to Rochester in a week - heard the winters are pretty brutal. Got any rust prevention advice?

Is your car rust free? Honestly there really isn't much you can do. You could pay for undercoating, you could spray the car with oil, or make sure you wash the underside often.

Also the winters here are totally unpredictable. Which area will you be moving to? You should PM when you get here.


EDIT: Just realized you have an '05. If it has the same factory undercoating as my mom's '06 you shouldn't have to worry about rust much as all. A little surface rust on some things underneath but nothing that'll destroy the car.

[1996Battlewagon]

I'm moving to the NOTA (I think that's what it's called). Saw a bunch of Subarus when we were up there to visit/find a place/job.

Good to know about the factory undercoating. I'm still getting accustomed to the BL/BP platform. I'm going to undercoat my Jeep but that's significantly more apt to rust.

I'll be up there this week. I'll hit you up. Any updates to the BG?

[CaleDeRoo]

Ah The Arts Disctrict (That's what I've heard it referred to, but it looks NOTA is also correct) Only updates being I'm ready for my second oil change since the engine went back in, I need to check my exhaust gaskets because I have a leak somewhere, and my speedo dies randomly when I'm on the brakes.

Also took my cross bars and fork mounts off, but I think I prefer the look with them on as it gives the illusion of forward rake.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/05/27250404422_f17d6a85de_b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/05/26379583693_c9d0457bc1_b-1.jpg

Edit: also looks like I need to fix my lip on the passenger side lol

[glo2228]

Car looks really good.

[Muse]

Wow, I never really thought of that illusion of rake. But, it totally does look that way!

[CaleDeRoo]

I think to fix that I'll have to lower the front a smidge. :D

I think a half inch should do it.

[peugoby]

I'm a big fan of those wheels & the stance. Your car looks great!

[KNaph]

Have you done anything with the fender liners? I ended up having to make custom Z clips to hold my fender liners up because my fenders were rolled flat and even with those clips, my tires are eating a hole through them.

I think if you go a little lower you might have to start worrying about those, but you should do it anyways because front rake is the best look.

[CaleDeRoo]

I've done absolutely nothing with the fenders/liners at all. I've narrowly avoided having to roll with this setup.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/06/26823078293_2c8e7d9dda_b-1.jpg

If I do drop it I'll have to hit you up for info on those clips.

Also just a thought... would it be possible to hit the liners with a heat gun and stretch them a bit to clear the tires?

I think I only touch the liners on larger bumps right now

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/06/27396013516_a1c6739c4e_h-1.jpg

[KNaph]

The clips are pretty easy, kinda ghetto, but they work decently. They would probably work better if I didn't wait until I had holes in my liners to put them on.

I used heavy duty hose clamps, but you could use some relatively heavy gauge sheet metal and cut them up so they're wider. Just cut strips of themy about an inch wide and about 3-4" long. Then just replicate the Z clip that holds the fender liner to the car from factory. I'll draw something up when I get to a computer.

And yeah, I've tried heat gunning my liners, it helps a bit, but you're gonna need a few extra hands to stretch it properly, otherwise it'll warp and end up having one part higher but till stick another part even lower. The issue on my car isn't really the inner portion of the liner, it's where the liner connects to the fender that rubs. My best solution was the Z clips.

If you heat gun them you should be able to eliminate all your rubbing at this height. It should only be the outer 3rd of the liner that's rubbing because there's a little bubble thing from factory. Just make sure you don't stretch too far or the liner gets kind of weak too.

[Muse]

I wish we could get pictures of your cars together, Cale and KNaph. They're both magnificent and similar, while not being identical.

[KNaph]

Thanks Muse! Too bad Cale and I are pretty much on the opposite side of the country from each other.

[CaleDeRoo]

My friend in Bangor keeps telling me to drive out and check out the area since I'm looking to leave NY. If anyone knows any place that needs welding help that will make the move alot easier :D

[dynonacht]

I can't seem to find anywhere in this thread, what head unit is that.

[CaleDeRoo]

I can't seem to find anywhere in this thread, what head unit is that.

It's a Kienzle 1016 BT (BT meaning bluetooth)

If I had any complaint it would be the color of the back lighting being red. There's a couple knockoffs with green lighting though I can't seem to remember where I've seen them. Oh and it's also in German, but that can be changed.

https://www.amazon.de/Kienzle-Autoradio-Bluetooth-CD-Laufwerk-Einbautiefe/dp/B00F3D2RI2

Aux/BT/USB/SD compatible, and also does half frequencies just incase your station isn't quite coming in clear enough you can make those half way adjustments.

Ex: 94.1 isn't coming in too clear? Try 94.05 or 94.15. I found this out by accident.

[dynonacht]

Was it expensive to ship in from Germany?

[CaleDeRoo]

I got it from Ebay and if i remember correctly I was in a total of ~$180

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kienzle-MCR-1016BT-Autoradio-mit-SD-USB-AUX-Bluetooth-ohne-CD-Player-MCR1016-BT-/330593087790

shipping from this seller is almost $35

[dynonacht]

Okay, I was going to grab it from Amazon. Thanks for the link. Really like that it looks oem.

[CaleDeRoo]

Yeah me too... until you turn it on that is. UNLESS you've switched to white LED backlighting for the climate controls etc. The extra cost was worth it to me since I'd have hated any other bling blang stereo everytime I got in my car.

[dynonacht]

Is there a face plate on this model or no?

[CaleDeRoo]

I am 90% sure that answer is a no... Haven't used mine in 1+ years as I haven't fixed my speaker wire.

[CaleDeRoo]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/07/27680753704_eb3bae1fdb_h-1.jpg

No updates. Still need to change exhaust gasket but it's too hot and I got pissed off last time I started so I don't know when it'll get done. I might even pay someone to do it.

[Wagonista]

Man, this REALLY makes me miss my old wagon. You did exactly what I always wanted to do with the generic v-limited style lip. Are you planning on trimming the front bumper to make it fit flush?

But yeah, clean car man. Keep taking care of it! :thumbright:

[CaleDeRoo]

No I won't be trimming the bumper. At eye level it's hardly noticeable and I'll have to remove it for winter anyways. No way it'd make it through the whole season.

The wheels have grown on me, but the paint has proved to be very weak (chipped off around some of the lug nuts), so instead of selling i'll probably give them to my mom for her SWP '06 Legacy. Unless someone else wanted them, but I'd be shocked if I could get more than $400 or so with the paint how it is. Can't wait to get my BBS powdercoated.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/07/27764170464_5a01390b13_b-1.jpg

[CaleDeRoo]

This happened over the weekend. Got it mostly out but will need a little bit more work.

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13873163_1164354066955305_8610005689978959563_n.jpg?oh=aeb8256512184220aacecb64e5803dca&oe=581232C6

Also considering unloading both the Speedlines and BBS for a set of the new Enkei TS-10.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/08/be62dc17b1ce224cda05eefd4734ddcd-1.jpg

17x8 +45 17.7lbs @ $195 a piece. Those would be paired with 225/45-17 PSS.

[CaleDeRoo]

Might have rod knock again.

FML. Afraid I'll have to unload or part the car if that's the case. I can't afford to keep fucking with it. I just ordered new headlights as well to the tune of $320.

[thedeadhp]

Been creeping on this thread for awhile now, and it pains me to see that you might have rod knock again! :( My outback has been doing it lightly forever, but if you do end up parting it I want I dibs your lip and maybe some suspension components haha!

[KNaph]

Damn, seems like you've been having all kinds of bad luck with your car. If I can help the cause I might be interested in the Speedlines for winter wheels if you've still got them, shipping will be fun though lol.

I would just drive the motor into the ground if it is knocking and don't look back if it does go. Good luck with it!

[PBfrEAk]

This car is one of my biggest inspirations. I would hate to see it be put down. :( But after reading all of your issues I can understand!

[CaleDeRoo]

Found a tiny bit of metal on the dipstick, so my suspicions are probably correct. I'll try using a thicker oil to see if I can mitigate the issue somewhat or keep it from getting much worse. What sucks is my commute is going from 75mi/day to 100mi/day this Friday.

Although I was thinking that if I can make it last long enough maybe I can source an EG33, and do what was always my end goal for the car.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/10/30463624101_4f04559fda_b-1.jpg

I'll grab some high-visc oil and hopefully the weather is decent Wednesday or this weekend for me to change it.


EDIT: Just remembered I just ordered new headlights as well to the tune of $320 *facepalm*

[foohfooh]

Hm this is unfortunate. You can do anything you put your mind too! Your outback is fantastic!


*shoes away vultures*

[Go Mifune]

Say it aint so! The BGs and BKs seem to be dropping off SL-i at an accelerating pace. Your car is an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others here so best of luck keeping it going.

[CaleDeRoo]

I still have parts that never made it one as well like Audi end links (like Kyle) and NIB window visors. The more I think about it the more EG swap sounds like a better idea than financing a S2000 or NC2 Miata (cheaper overall). EG33, headers, etc? Think it can be done for under $2K?

[KNaph]

I've fumbled with the idea a bit, debating between building the EJ22e-T vs just a simple EJ20g or the EG33.

From what I've read quite a few guys made the EG33 swap work for around the $2,000 mark, but a lot of it was doing custom fabrication, cutting out the core support and welding in another plate, stuff like that just to get clearance for the radiator.
I don't think it's entirely necessary to cut it out but you've got to mount the rad in front of the core support, no way it'll fit otherwise. I think stock headers work, wiring is what it is, take your time and DIY or have a relatively quick turnaround and have someone else do it. If you want to keep it a daily car though, I did a few things about setting up the heater core and A/C but it was kind of wishy washy. Some said that routing for the heater was pretty easy, some said they couldn't do it.

I think an EG33 swap would be so badass. The sound and powerband are pretty raw, those are the things that draw me to it so much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7IPo6jmn-8

It's our cars RallyX cousin.

You can get a little peak at the engine bay in this car just to get an idea of what it physically looks like in the engine bay.
Looks like they just made a flat rad support bar, drilled holes in the existing core support and bolted the new support bar in, seems kind of tight but the fabrication doesn't really have to be anything more than cut, drill then bolt up. Seems like they retained the bumper beam and stuff, hood latches are a requirement so if you've got to get locking latches if you live in an area with assholes nearby.

[CaleDeRoo]

I've got no problem modifying the core support. I think even with paying someone to do the wiring I could hit the $2K mark. Although it would be SOOO hard not to tear into the engine just for inspection, but that would drive the cost up quite substantially. I'd also probably not be satisfied with the stock headers knowing that I could probably make my own. The only issue is I just put $1200-1500 in completely rebuilding the 25D. And I hope that I can mitigate the knock so I can sell some parts to recoup some cash. I'm sure I could find a buyer for my rebuilt heads, STi crank (if it doesn't get too damaged) pistons, new oil pump etc. I think think I could hit under 2k if I could get $5-600 from various parts of the 25D.

How could I NOT try to make my own long tubes after hearing this


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdOuoQgoNtw


Plus my mom lives in Florida now so I can register my car there and not have to worry about NYS inspections.

[thedeadhp]

It would be totally awesome! If you still have all of your stock parts you could part with some of the aesthetic bits and sell your aftermarket ones. That would turn a decent project, but I wouldn't stress about it too much until it gets bad. We have leggys come into the dealership with BAD knock that have been doing it for 50k+ miles.

[CaleDeRoo]

So I've basically decided to start my search for an EG33 and such to begin amassing parts for a swap. I know I need a SVX harness to merge (not gonna try wiring from scratch) but do I need the ECU as well?

[Go Mifune]

You may have already seen this but here's the link to the build for the Rallycross Wagon above.

http://www.dirally.com/forums/showthread.php?12965-Team-Illuminata-EG33-engine-swap

[CaleDeRoo]

Thanks. Too bad the images are broken. I've found a couple decent parts car on the west coast, but shipping them wouldn't be very frugal I'm guessing. I guess I should ask if anyone knows if I should be looking for a later OBDII car? We have plug-in tests for inspection here.


Edit I managed to find an OBDII ECU. Gave the seller an offer. Now I'm finding that headers/exhaust manifolds are IMPOSSIBLE to find.

[CaleDeRoo]

Purchased the ECU, and have a runner lined up. Gonna trailer it back Wednesday. High mileage though so I'll most likely just grab a JDM import engine to use instead. Anyone want a high mileage but running (daily driven) EG33?

[CaleDeRoo]

Oh I never posted a picture. I think it's a flood car but oh well. It runs. I'll order a radiator today. BG radiator will fit possibly even with the stock rad hoses, and BG fans will also fit (BARELY). I'll just buy a radiator for $60-ish and swap my fans over. Hopefully that ill be good enough to put this thing on the road. Haven't been able to find any cheap used snow tires though unfortunately except for a set on SVX wheels for $200, but they're 2 hours away from me.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/11/31075374795_a4738ea386_b-1.jpg

[thedeadhp]

That SVX actually seems pretty clean! Glad that you've got plans for the future. Glad this car will live on.

[CaleDeRoo]

It's got a rebuilt title. I think it was a flood car. It's pretty rough from every other angle 😂

[Go Mifune]

Any updates? I'm hoping this works for you so I'll have a goal to shoot for.

[CaleDeRoo]

Unfortunately I haven't even gotten a radiator in the svx. I'm still trying to find someone to do the harness merge for me. No matter what group I ask I never get any responses.

[Go Mifune]

Unfortunately I haven't even gotten a radiator in the svx. I'm still trying to find someone to do the harness merge for me. No matter what group I ask I never get any responses.

Same here with getting responses. What about iwireservices.com? Of course that's half your budget right there. BattleWagon on here picked up an EG33 for his Brighton a year ago and hasn't been heard from since. Anyone else on SL-i with this swap?

[CaleDeRoo]

How much is iwire? I've checked some places but none list obdII compliance

[Go Mifune]

Just looked at the site and nothing about the EG33. They did mention OBDII but you'd probably have to contact them. Prices look to be $700 and up.
http://www.iwireservices.com/subaru-harness-merging

[CaleDeRoo]

Yeah I'll have to email them when I get into work on Sunday night. I'll let you know what they tell me I'll post it here.

[CaleDeRoo]

IWire replied saying they will only attempt it if a standalone ecu is supplied. Yeah not looking to spend $1500+ on the wiring

[CaleDeRoo]

Small, if somewhat meaningless update. I had my BBS wheels powder coated. I wanted to do it last year but never got around to it so I wanted to make sure I did it this year.


https://youtu.be/gRl8fNP_ou0

They are a light gray (think Nardo Gray, but slightly lighter) with a machined outer circumference/lip. I wanted darker gray but once I got them on the car I loved them. The lip isn't very noticeable in sunlight but you immediately know something is different about them.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2017/05/34800085511_81d46b82f1_h-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2017/05/34891329356_aec3e9e326_h-1.jpg

Pictures don't really do them justice, and I'm a total believe in powdercoat these babies are SMOOTH


Should be getting plates for the SVX this week. I'll take the engine out of the Outback soon. Still haven't decided if I'm going to use the SVX ecu/harness or go EJ20 ECU + standalone.

[98legwag]

I will probably get my BBS wheels refurbished when I need tires again. But that likely won't be for a few years.