Muse's '02 H6 VDC "Blitzen 6" - the un-update!

[Muse]

Well, once again, the Blitzen is changing hands, and so is this thread. I'm taking over the care of this awesome car, and it could not have come at a better time for me. With two blown up EJ25s and a dead-nuts unreliable Audi in my fleet, I need something that I can be sure is going to get me where I need to go.

And what better car to do it in than the car I fell in love with, all the way back in 2014?

I'll be sure to keep the thread updated, as things progress, and I do have some plans for this beauty. Nothing too drastic, but certainly enough to keep it fresh.

[rkrenicki]

I am taking over this thread as I bought the car this past weekend. I will be cleaning some stuff up in the thread, but here is an updated/cleaned up mod list:

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Single Cupholder Center Console w/12V Power connector
STi A/T pedal set (from Subaru catalogue)
STi Door Sill Plates
White LED map lights
White LED cabin light
Pioneer AVH-1300NEX Head Unit w/custom McIntosh Amplifier Adapter
Kenwood KFC-1665S speakers (front and rear)
A bunch of Dynamat and some Dynaliner




Japanese Tinted glass rear windshield
Japanese Rear wiper assy
Japanese D-type Blitzen HID headlights
Japanese B4 'LEGACY' taillights (on all B4 except S401 and '03 Blitzen)
Japanese D-type Blitzen grille
Japanese D-type Non-Turbo aluminum hood
Japanese D-type Blitzen front bumper w/CIBIE foglights
Japanese Blitzen6 rear badges ("Blitzen6", "SUBARU")
Japanese B/C-type Blitzen trunk w/spoiler
Japanese D-type 3rd Gen Legacy 5-Spoke wheels
Japanese D-type Blitzen rear bumper
Japanese D-type Blitzen side skirts (not currently installed)
Door side trim removed and filled in
35% tint front windows
30% tint rear windows




Legacy KYB Struts on Outback Sedan springs
FHI 4pot calipers w/rotors and pads
Nissan 2pot calipers w/pads (from BNR32)
TechnaFit SS brake lines
Aluminum control arms
22mm Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar
ZeroFourR rear stabilinks
D type Legacy rear suspension brace
Whiteline KLC 139 front endlinks
Kartboy rear 2pot adapter brackets

[Yamazaki]

This is my swan song as far as car modifying goes. I have to focus on family now, so after this is done I am finished spending money on cars other than routine maintenance.
This project has been made possible by many members of SL-i. Without everybody's ideas, assistance, and encouragement, this wouldn't've been possible. Thank you guys!

Here's what I've got:

Interior:
Dark purple/Black leather front seats (option on RSK and all Blitzen) *installed*
Dark purple/Black leather rear seats (option on RSK and all Blitzen) *installed*
Dark purple/Black leather door panels (option on RSK and all Blitzen) *installed*
Dark purple leather LIBERAL center console (aftermarket) *installed*
GT30 "BFM" illuminated gauge set (same as RS30, Blitzen6, and Lancaster6) *installed*
RS rear floormats (same as RSK) *installed*
STi A/T pedal set (from Subaru catalogue) *installed*
White LED map lights *installed*
White LED cabin light *installed*
'00~'01 Woodgrain HVAC surround w/cupholder *installed*
Dark purple dyed carpet *installed*
12v Accessories outlet next to parking brake *installed*
speakers *installed*
A bunch of Dynamat and some Dynaliner *installed*

Exterior:
Darkened glass rear windshield (option on all B4) *installed*
Rear wiper assy (on all B4) *installed*
'02 Blitzen HID headlights w/leveler switch and wiring ('02-'03 Blitzen) *installed*
B4 'LEGACY' taillights (on all B4 except S401 and '03 Blitzen) *installed*
'02 Blitzen grille ('02-'03 Blitzen) *installed*
D model aluminum hood w/out scoop (on all D type non-turbo models) *installed*
'03 Blitzen front bumper w/CIBIE foglights ('02-'03 Blitzen) *installed*
GT30 front bumper beam (on all Legacy) *installed*
Moonroof wind deflector (from Subaru catalogue)
Blitzen6 rear badges ("Blitzen6", "SUBARU", "6" w/pistons) *partially installed*
'01 Blitzen trunk w/spoiler (on '00-'01 Blitzen B4) *installed*
D-type Legacy BE/BH wheels *installed*
Right/left fenders w/clear blinkers (all Legacy fenders and dealer option blinkers) *installed*
'03 Blitzen rear bumper (all '02-'03 Blitzen sedans and S401) *installed*
'03 Blitzen side skirts ('02-'03 Blitzen) *installed*
Legacy rainguards (aftermarket, not OEM Subaru)
STi Genome exhaust (from Subaru catalogue) *installed*
Door side trim removed and filled in *installed*
35% tint front windows *installed*
30% tint rear windows *installed*

Engine bay:
2 motor washer reservior (on all Legacy) *installed*
RS30 engine cover (same as GT30, Blitzen6, and Lancaster6) *installed*
STI Genome strut tower bar (from Subaru catalogue) *installed*

Braking/Suspension:
Bilstein suspension (on RSK, GT-B, RS30, GT30, and all Blitzen models) *installed*
Legacy RSK Springs *installed*
FHI 4pot calipers w/rotors and pads (Blitzen6, '03 Blitzen) *installed*
Nissan 2pot calipers w/pads (from BNR32) *installed*
TechnaFit SS brake lines (aftermarket) *installed*
Aluminum control arms (on all turbo and 6-cylinder models) *installed*
22mm Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar *installed*
ZeroFourR rear stabilinks (aftermarket) *installed*
D type Legacy rear suspension brace (on all D type Legacy)
Whiteline KLC 139 front endlinks (aftermarket) *installed*
Kartboy rear 2pot adapter brackets *installed*

Pics:

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http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF3638_zpsq4srj8bs.mp4 (http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/DSCF3638_zpsq4srj8bs.mp4)

[Cervantes]

i really want to see how this turns out...gambate

[dodik]

holy mother of god that is impressive but if you gonna buy h6 are you positive that you'll be able to use legacy sheet metal? the outback skin at least is wider and suspension is made to match thats why 00-04 legacies have 53mm offset while outbacks come with 48mm and much larger tires. not sure if you'll be able to use those rims with outback size tires and not rub on those nice bilsteins. just a thought though dont get discouraged yet. dont settle for stock exhaust build your own or get aftermarket cause if and most likely it is the same as h6 and it just sucks balls.

[Legacy89]

If you need a car you can install that lot on mine ;)

Btw.
You would'nt happen to have a spare set of those door-lights?

[swiftman007]

Thats a very nice project! lucky you, parts can be find much easier than us ! Keep us updated

[Reason]

Awesome, not even I seen all these parts. I've know what was coming and what he had. But seeing the list and pics I'm impressed.

[Yamazaki]

Thanks guys. You know what? I originally wanted to convert to the SportShift they have here too, but I had a few problems.
1) I can't find a steering wheel that has BOTH cruise control and SportShift switches.
2) That transmission never came with the RS30/Blitzen6, and looking through the service manuals things don't really match up, so I don't know how easy it would be to make it work.
3) The transmission is just so heavy!


if you gonna buy h6 are you positive that you'll be able to use legacy sheet metal? the outback skin at least is wider and suspension is made to match thats why 00-04 legacies have 53mm offset while outbacks come with 48mm and much larger tires. not sure if you'll be able to use those rims with outback size tires and not rub on those nice bilsteins.
That's why I'm still wanting to get doors. Then the exterior should all match up (except the rear quarter, but I have a plan...). Also, I'm going to be effectively changing all the footwork of the Outback. I won't be using Outback tires or any of that either, so I'm hoping there won't be an issue.


You would'nt happen to have a spare set of those door-lights?
? Do you mean the plastic light covers on the front door panels? I thought everybody had that... I don't have lights until I get the doors.

[Legacy89]

No, i only have black plastic covers for where they are supposed to go.

[dodik]

i've got a set of extra panels with lights

[ndto]

Im really really looking forward to seeing all those parts on one car :smt007

[Legacy89]

I want to get them from Yamazaki, im getting some other parts from him as well next month or so=)

[rougeben83]

looks like a good start.

[legacyB4RSK]

Really curious what you'll do about the rear quarters. I'm assuming this is being done on a usdm car. Fenders are tighter to the car than usdm as I found out the hard way, was thinking of swapping in jdm doors but the rear quarters would still need to be replaced or "Modified" was not willing to go that far.

Good luck. Your list of part is as impresive as mine for my conversion.

[Yamazaki]

Really curious what you'll do about the rear quarters. I'm assuming this is being done on a usdm car. Fenders are tighter to the car than usdm as I found out the hard way, was thinking of swapping in jdm doors but the rear quarters would still need to be replaced or "Modified" was not willing to go that far.

Good luck. Your list of part is as impresive as mine for my conversion.
Do you have a parts list I could see? Your rides thread doesn't list much.... and I'd like to see what else I could do. The only thing I don't have is the gauges, but I'm already looking for RS30 gauges.
RS30 isn't common here, so finding stuff is difficult and takes time (Hence, my problem with the hood).

[legacyB4RSK]

Actually, you covered everything I got, except the BFM and maybe the factory tinted side glass.

Cheers

[legacyB4RSK]

Actually there's something minor, the license plate frames they have legacy stamped on them and the legacy part glows in the dark. I'll take a pick when I visit my car soon.

[STIdarkside]

Can't wait to see how this turns out, a great list of parts you have here. A couple questions for you though, do those rear aero spats on the B4 bumper fit USDM bumpers and do you happen to have part numbers for the Cusco front and rear strut tower bars? Thanks a bunch.

How close are you to buying a car? Seems like you have nearly all the parts you need/want for now anyways...

[Yamazaki]

I have no idea if the rear aero fits on the US bumpers. Somebody else may be able to answer that.
Click here for Cusco tower bar catalogues:
http://121.119.187.91/products/pdf/2009 ... log271.pdf (http://121.119.187.91/products/pdf/2009webcatalog271.pdf)
http://121.119.187.91/products/pdf/2009 ... log272.pdf (http://121.119.187.91/products/pdf/2009webcatalog272.pdf)
http://121.119.187.91/products/pdf/2009 ... log273.pdf (http://121.119.187.91/products/pdf/2009webcatalog273.pdf)

As for buying a car, I won't be arriving in the US until sometime this winter. The car has to wait until then. I will be looking for an '03 Legacy Outback VDC Sedan in either Black Granite Pearl or Titanium Pearl and I will accept nothing else. It should still be easier to find than the S401 was, so I'm not sweating it.

[STIdarkside]

Okay thanks for the info, are you moving back to the US for good, cuz I was hoping in 6 months or so when I can afford to buy my parents car, I would be looking to buy some JDM parts from you down the road...

[Nate_B4_Blitzen]

This project looks like a blast…. Good luck and I cannot wait to see the final product.

-Nate

[Yamazaki]

I finally found a GT30 illuminated gauge set! Still no hood though. Well, none without damage anyway. And it looks like I'll be getting the doors for free. That is, as long as wagon doors fit the sedan... I'll test fit the rears on the S401 when I am given the donor car.

fo free?


nice.

[Reason]

Wagon and sedan doors are the same.

[Yamazaki]

Okay, so I've been looking online for the car I will get for this project. It seems all the candidates have 100+ mi on the odometer. Are there any problems I should be keeping an eye out for? Are there any regions of the US I should avoid more than others? What else should I be paying attention to?

The things I'm looking for so far:
1) 2003 Outback Sedan H6. 2003 was the only year that had the dark interior. I'd prefer 2004, but there were no dark interiors that year (as far as I know).
2) Color must be Black Granite Pearl or Titanium Pearl. They were the only colors that had the dark interior. I'm having the whole car painted WR Blue Pearl in the end, so the color is only important for the interior.
3) McIntosh audio package. I suppose I could retro-fit if I can't find a car with it.


What else should I be looking for?

[Reason]

You could always swap interiors, but that would be a task all in its self to find one. If you plan on looking anywhere in the US, I would keep New england and Northern US last since most of the cars would have rust on the under carrige and engine bays.

[Yamazaki]

So the wife (this'll be the wife's car, afterall) okay'd the WR Blue Pearl (or Blue Mica in Japan) paint job, as long as the interior is decked out in pink or..... "something cute". :smt011

Found a number of the Outback sedans with the dark interior, but none of them are VDC... so still looking. Although, as I said before, interior color might not be an issue anymore....

[Reason]

lol :grin:

[dodik]

changing interior is a tedious job i got all my parts off a wrecked legacy, and it is at least a weekend of work, still need to fix my dents before i tackle interior, but i'll let you know how long it takes once i'm done

[Yamazaki]

Cool, thanks. Yeah, I don't want to have to change it all out. Although if I have to do it up to her "specifications", then most of it will be custom anyway. It'll depend on a couple things:
1) If I can even find a VDC with dark interior and,
2) How bad I want a third blue Subie.

[Yamazaki]

Picked up the donor car today! Here it is:
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2876_zps4ogcnfz8.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2876_zps4ogcnfz8.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2872_zpsjadm7x9x.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2872_zpsjadm7x9x.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2871_zpsh79kzsnm.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2871_zpsh79kzsnm.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2873_zpsajommsro.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2873_zpsajommsro.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2882_zpstbpm13yo.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2882_zpstbpm13yo.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2877_zpszcto2i85.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2877_zpszcto2i85.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2874_zpsvopp6emy.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2874_zpsvopp6emy.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2875_zps6s3hv00q.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2875_zps6s3hv00q.jpg.html)


It's complete garbage, but free doors are awesome! I'm also going to fit on all the front exterior parts that I have now to see how my project will look. I get this car for a couple weeks before I am required to junk it, so I'll play around a bit.

EDIT: son of a bitch! I should've checked the doors before I accepted this heap.... Can these be fixed cheaply?
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2881_zpsblto1tu9.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2881_zpsblto1tu9.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2880_zpseowqaesr.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2880_zpseowqaesr.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2879_zpsvunjpiqv.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2879_zpsvunjpiqv.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2878_zpsjyj8dobo.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2878_zpsjyj8dobo.jpg.html)

[rougeben83]

No. 2 and 3 don't look too bad, but with rust you really don't know the extent of the damage until you grind all the rust off down to bare metal. If its just on the surface you can just hit it with rust inhibiting primer and put a top coat on it.

[dodik]

is there any specific reason for wanting 04? i know some of the 02 came with black interior. as far as vdc and McIntosh goes i would opt out any aftermarket stereo will be more up to date and vdc is just another heavy and expensive thing that can fail on you. just my opinion.

[Yamazaki]

I want '03. '04 didn't have a black interior option. '02 doesn't have digital HVAC controls. That' leaves '03. And no, the McIntosh system in my S401 (which is the same in the VDC outbacks) is far better than aftermarket systems I've experienced. Keep in mind that it was designed specifically for that car and it's just as high-end as the ones in Audis, BMWs, and Mercedes Benz's. I can't explain it because it's something that has to be experienced. As for the VDC, I've been sold on all the brochures I have. I just wish the US had the ADA system, which was the predecessor to the Eyesight system (also not available in the US).

EDIT: Okay, so I was wrong. The '02 has auto HVAC also. That opens up my options. I'll include '02 in my search. I've actually already found a couple, but I don't live in the US, so I can't register/store them.

[dodik]

yeah from what i know all H6 in US are auto climate control, also if you can score one with winter package it would be nice. when you are going to be purchasing a car go to the subaruoutback.org the 3.0 section in every "need advice" thread are a general list of thing to watch out for on these engines.

[Yamazaki]

I will, thanks!

[Reason]

I can't wait for this build to get started...

[DarkPhoenix]

Yes this looks like it will be very sexy time!!!

[TGX4776]

It will be epic.

[Yamazaki]

Well, I finally gave up and settled for a turbo hood. So I was able to put the hood, grille, lights, and bumper on the would've-been donor car to get an idea how my project will look. I didn't bolt/fasten anything down to take the picture, so the parts are all just kind of sitting there.

Before and after pic of the donor car:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2872_zpsjadm7x9x.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2930_zps87bapqfm.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2930_zps87bapqfm.jpg.html)

It doesn't even look like the same car! I just wish I could've found a non-turbo hood....
Time to go hunt down some doors now (that aren't rusted)! Since everything I've got so far is silver (except rear bumper), I might as well keep going with that.

[Cervantes]

wow...very impressive. good luck...ill be checking in on this often

[Reason]

Check out BE666 car on here, looks just like it.

[Yamazaki]

Jackpot!!! I recovered the interior from an '02 Blitzen. The RSK interior I had before is for sale now. I also got some doors! I'll take pics of everything once I put it all together, but here's a preview:
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2953_zps7djv36aw.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2953_zps7djv36aw.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2955_zpswgumbcqq.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2955_zpswgumbcqq.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2954_zpsf5vibrnp.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2954_zpsf5vibrnp.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2959_zpsxg0cjvak.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2959_zpsxg0cjvak.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2956_zps1dkuqqki.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2956_zps1dkuqqki.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2958_zpsknblytzp.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2958_zpsknblytzp.jpg.html)

Now this car will be even more Blitzen! The driver's seat needs a little refurbishing, but knowing how hard this is to come by, I don't really care. With all of this taken care of, I am only looking for a muffler now.
Question for Dodik (or anybody else who knows) - Are the regular Legacy mufflers compatible with the 3.0 H6 Outback sedan? Or does it have different places for the hangars, piping, etc?

[Reason]

Why don't you just have an exhaust made?

[dodik]

yeah h6 muffler is somewhat odd it has bypass pipe im not sure if its the same as legacy location wise but it will be mad easy job with a small welder to relocate hangers. im just waiting for my to rust thru so i can build the whole system from scratch. if you dont have a welder any exhaust shop will do it pretty cheap.

[Legacy89]

Did you get those seats and doorcards from rpmgarage? :P
They just disapeared from their site.

[Yamazaki]

Did you get those seats and doorcards from rpmgarage? :P
They just disapeared from their site.
Really? How much was it? Was the driver's seat in the same condition? If so, then I know at least one yard where RPMgarage gets their stuff. Web stores charge way too much, so I don't buy from them. My prices tend to undercut web store prices, so that should show that I don't get stuff from them.

[Legacy89]

I dont remember, but the prices was for the seat covers only. All sold separatly. They also had the Momo steering wheel with maching blue leather.

[Yamazaki]

I dont remember, but the prices was for the seat covers only. All sold separatly. They also had the Momo steering wheel with maching blue leather.
Okay, definitely different place then. Wait a minute... Seat covers? There are no seat covers on these. The seat itself is the blue/black leather.

EDIT: okay, I just checked out rpmgarage.... They have some seriously false advertising going on there... :smt011

[Legacy89]

The seats were complete, but because of the weight they mostly just sold the leather. But you also have to consider the fact that they arent a brand-specific shop. They got a lot of cars they strip so for them to be a 100% accurate in the description is nearly impossible. I myself is very pleased with the customer service they provide.
Tough if i win the lottery i will finish my JDM dreams easily by importing a S401/Blitzen and get it registered with LHD.

[bobbyjimmy]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2953_zps7djv36aw.jpg.html)

That's the same interior we got in Australia for our B4's.



https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2930_zps87bapqfm.jpg.html)

Besides the bonnet/hood, it looks the same as our Liberty "RX" Wagon's.

Have you got pictures of the RSK interior?
I left a reply in your Parts from Japan thread too.

[Yamazaki]

Are you saying ALL the B4s have that interior?! The interior was an option for the RSK here, but very few actually have it. Most of the '02-'03 Blitzens have the dual-color interiors. As for the picture of the car, yeah, it looks just like a run-of-the-mill GT. Nothing special, that is, until you bring it to the US... And when you combine EVERYTHING (not just the front) I have for this project, well then it's even a little special here.
Here are pictures of the doors (yeah, I know, one of them is white :smt012):

http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2964_zpsfhtw0cso.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2964_zpsfhtw0cso.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2965_zpsq7qkdqbd.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2965_zpsq7qkdqbd.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2968_zpsusx2tv6r.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2968_zpsusx2tv6r.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2967_zpsazakv6wp.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2967_zpsazakv6wp.jpg.html)

I also realize some "modification" is going to have to happen due to the driver/passenger sides being on the opposite sides. No biggie.

[bobbyjimmy]

Yep, the majority of locally delivered B4's here had that blue/black interior;
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/pri ... 4&trecs=51 (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=9047682&keywords=b4&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__D=b4&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=129F4754D3DA&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294963801%204294963605&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=1&__Ntt=b4&trecs=51)
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/pri ... 4&trecs=51 (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8333125&keywords=b4&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__D=b4&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=129F4754D3DA&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294963801%204294963605&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=3&__Ntt=b4&trecs=51)
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/pri ... 4&trecs=51 (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=5508733&keywords=b4&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__D=b4&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=129F4754D3DA&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294963801%204294963605&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=4&__Ntt=b4&trecs=51)
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/pri ... 4&trecs=51 (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8927743&keywords=b4&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__D=b4&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=129F4754D3DA&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294963801%204294963605&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=6&__Ntt=b4&trecs=51)

Let me know when you get pictures of the BH Map Lights/Sunglasses holder too.

[swiftman007]

Nothing special, that is, until you bring it to the US...


Exactly! I would LOVE to get a car like that over here

[dodik]

I also realize some "modification" is going to have to happen due to the driver/passenger sides being on the opposite sides. No biggie.

Nope driver/passenger switches are the same size just different configuration the passenger side on my has two plugs one for the window other the lock unlock. driver side irc has three wind/locks/mirriors just use us switches that will come in the car.

[Yamazaki]

Nope driver/passenger switches are the same size just different configuration the passenger side on my has two plugs one for the window other the lock unlock. driver side irc has three wind/locks/mirriors just use us switches that will come in the car.
Hmm, the driver/passenger switches are different sizes here. Looks like I will still have to do some interior magic after all.

Why don't you just have an exhaust made?
Since it seems like it'll be irritating finding one that fits that I like, I'll just take the muffler that's on the S401 now and use that one and have a shop fab something. I'll reinstall the electronically controlled variable exhaust on the S401.

Hey, that means I'm done. My "parts collection" phase is over! Now I just wait it out... unless anybody can think of something I missed.

[Reason]

Yes, boost...

[rougeben83]

I'm thinking that you can just transfer over the switch panels from whatever US car you'll be putting those doorcards into onto the new doorcards...no need to mess with the wiring as you're keeping the switches. The only thing that would require some wiring and modification is the folding mirrors if you are putting those on as well.

[Yamazaki]

I keep finding stuff I just can't pass up....

I switched out the CUSCO strut tower bar for this:

http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF0005_zps0x7g08ws.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF0005_zps0x7g08ws.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF0004_zpsmdt45ycr.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF0004_zpsmdt45ycr.jpg.html)

And I switched out the B4 rear bumper for this:
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF0020_zpsvygnfkwu.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF0020_zpsvygnfkwu.jpg.html)

Can you see a resemblance? :grin:

So I'm going to sell the CUSCO tower bar and throw away the B4 bumper.

[Cervantes]

if you run into anymore cusco strut bars at a great price...let me know =P...please

[Airgne]

you should take the bumper to the states with you and sell it.

[Yamazaki]

you should take the bumper to the states with you and sell it.
Well, If I needed the money I might, but I don't so I can't be bothered with holding onto it until I leave. It's just not worth the trouble to me. I already threw out the RSK rear seats I had and if you weren't willing to exchange for the door cards, I'd toss them too.

[Reason]

I'll take your job yamazaki lol

[Airgne]

you could help some 3rd gen owners in the states. i paied over 400 for my jdm rear bumper.

['Buru in the Burgh]

Any updates on this?

[chile]

if you run into anymore cusco strut bars at a great price...let me know =P...please

they are easy enough to find. too bad the yen rate sucks these days...i lost a ton selling my sway bar.

['Buru in the Burgh]

Kinda not related to this thread, but what sway bars for impreza's and wrx's fit the 3rd gen legacy?

[rougeben83]

Kinda not related to this thread, but what sway bars for impreza's and wrx's fit the 3rd gen legacy?

fronts only, NA imprezas only, not turbo models. Aftermarket sways from any USDM 2.5RS GC will work for US cars.

[Yamazaki]

Any updates on this?
Nope. I'm searching for a '02-'03 Blitzen front bumper that doesn't cost a bazillion ?. And at the end of November, I might be getting an STi Genome exhaust. After that, there won't be any updates until I get a car. And to do that, I have to move to the US first....

[Yamazaki]

Found the '02-'03 front bumper....
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF0173_zpsescevcrr.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF0173_zpsescevcrr.jpg.html)

I also got this:
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF0007_zpsgqhdoelg.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF0007_zpsgqhdoelg.jpg.html)

And painted it to this:
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF0030_zpsixc8dpdw.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF0030_zpsixc8dpdw.jpg.html)

['Buru in the Burgh]

sooo sick where did you find the bumper at

[Yamazaki]

sooo sick where did you find the bumper at
From a guy in the Sendai area.

['Buru in the Burgh]

Thats sick.

I'm looking through the thread and noticed that your donor car is a wagon. Are you using parts from the wagon for a sedan, or is the donor car the one that is getting the makeover?

Also, where did you get that STi sticker pack?

[Yamazaki]

Thats sick.

I'm looking through the thread and noticed that your donor car is a wagon. Are you using parts from the wagon for a sedan, or is the donor car the one that is getting the makeover?

Also, where did you get that STi sticker pack?
The "donor car" turned out to be crap. So not a single part is coming from it. I wanted to use the doors, but they were all rusted so I went to a junkyard and bought some. That wagon was scrapped a couple weeks after the pictures were taken.

The sticker pack can be ordered from any dealer.

['Buru in the Burgh]

Thabks for the help : )

Btw, you keeping that blitzen wing?

[Yamazaki]

Thabks for the help : )

Btw, you keeping that blitzen wing?

Yup. It may not be '02-'03 Blitzen, but I like it better.


I just realized that I really should stop calling this an RS30/Blitzen6 because it's all Blitzen now (except for the badges ironically)....
I just wish I could've found a non-turbo hood....then it would really be a Blitzen6.

['Buru in the Burgh]

Ahhh i was gonna see if you wanted to swing that wing my way haha

[STIdarkside]

Thabks for the help : )

Btw, you keeping that blitzen wing?

Yup. It may not be '02-'03 Blitzen, but I like it better.


I just realized that I really should stop calling this an RS30/Blitzen6 because it's all Blitzen now (except for the badges ironically)....
I just wish I could've found a non-turbo hood....then it would really be a Blitzen6.

I like the blitzen wing you chose over the 02-03 version as well. Is there any chance of finding a non-turbo hood still or is it too late?

I can't wait to see this all come together, I absolutely love that front bumper :razz:

Any luck on finding a car in the US for the project?

[Yamazaki]

I like the blitzen wing you chose over the 02-03 version as well. Is there any chance of finding a non-turbo hood still or is it too late?

I can't wait to see this all come together, I absolutely love that front bumper :razz:

Any luck on finding a car in the US for the project?
I'm stopped looking for a hood after I bought the one I have. No point in having two (even though I have two grilles and two bumpers :roll:).
I've been keeping a log of every '02-'03 H6 that comes on the market that I can find. I record year/milage/price/VIN/color/location/and if it's VDC or not. I have 55 so far. Only a few are acceptable.

[Yamazaki]

LIBERAL blue leather shift boot and center console cover added. It matches the color of the interior I have perfectly:
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF0139_zpsklfnmfbl.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF0139_zpsklfnmfbl.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF0140_zpskfgsk56w.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF0140_zpskfgsk56w.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF0141_zpsgpkx5hkb.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF0141_zpsgpkx5hkb.jpg.html)


.......I went to the dealer to price the foglights for the '02-'03 Blitzen (since the bumper I have doesn't have them). They are crazy. I'm not paying $300 for foglights. I've got my "feelers" out for used ones, but I'm not hopeful.

[STIdarkside]

LIBERAL blue leather shift boot and center console cover added. It matches the color of the interior I have perfectly:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF0139_zpsklfnmfbl.jpg.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF0140_zpskfgsk56w.jpg.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF0141_zpsgpkx5hkb.jpg.html)


.......I went to the dealer to price the foglights for the '02-'03 Blitzen (since the bumper I have doesn't have them). They are crazy. I'm not paying $300 for foglights. I've got my "feelers" out for used ones, but I'm not hopeful.

I believe that is how much they cost for us in the States as well, brand new from Subaru of course. I hope you find a car in the near future. Aren't you coming back to the States in a few months?

[Yamazaki]

I believe that is how much they cost for us in the States as well, brand new from Subaru of course. I hope you find a car in the near future. Aren't you coming back to the States in a few months?
That's the plan. Of course, I've pushed my departure back a couple times already, so we'll see. I'm trying to get something resolved before I leave.

[Yamazaki]

So in my quest to get the '02-'03 Blitzen foglights, I found out that I can get the lights for about $100 new. Just not from Subaru. They aren't special, they're just regular aftermarket fogs (from CIBIE) that Subaru slapped in there and called them unique so they could charge whatever they felt like.

Bastards.https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/blankfacegif-1.jpg




.....oh, and they are the exact same lights as the ones on the RFRB bumper (which has a different part number). Bastards.

[Reason]

Lol love it, they do or at least did that with their own parts. Change part numbers that were the same part on different models. 1 I can remember where the wheel bearings off of an svx where the same as whatever year sti. It was cheaper to buy the STi bearings.

[Yamazaki]

Looks like this project is going to have to wait longer....
I've pushed back my departure date (again). Since this is the forth time I've done so, I'm not even going to say when I'm moving to the US because it could just change again...


I may try to buy a car there anyway (it would stay with my Impreza) and send everything over to put on, but don't count on it.

[Yamazaki]

Props and thanks to Airgne for this little beauty...
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF0467_zpsc8wnqdcs.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF0467_zpsc8wnqdcs.jpg.html)


I know I keep saying this, but I think I'm actually finished getting parts this time....

[Reason]

That's beautiful... why would you stop getting parts? Unless you have everything you want..

[dodik]

That's beautiful... why would you stop getting parts? Unless you have everything you want..
no such thing as everything you want, unless you are drunk in a titi-bar w/ lots of cash

[Yamazaki]

That's beautiful... why would you stop getting parts? Unless you have everything you want..
no such thing as everything you want, unless you are drunk in a titi-bar w/ lots of cash
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Yeah, that's kind of the problem I'm having.... (the philosophy, not the situation)

[chuckthefuk]

Hmmm...
I never thought a scoopless hood would be that hard to find.. its the opposite here everyone wants the baja hood..

-Chuck

[Zac]

Nice exhaust, I have 2 of them :lol:

[STIdarkside]

What's the ETA on getting this project started, it's gonna be amazing to see it all come together... Do you happen to have the part number for the Cusco Underbody Brace and how do you know it will work on the USDM chassis?

Blue Steel Mica would look amazing on this car and I think it would go extremely well with the interior... Have you figured out what color you're going with?

[Yamazaki]

What's the ETA on getting this project started, it's gonna be amazing to see it all come together... Do you happen to have the part number for the Cusco Underbody Brace and how do you know it will work on the USDM chassis?

Blue Steel Mica would look amazing on this car and I think it would go extremely well with the interior... Have you figured out what color you're going with?
I can't start it until I return to the US (I can't buy/register a car if I'm not there, right?).
I don't have any part numbers off hand. I'm sure you could check CUSCO's site and find it... and I'm guessing it'd work on US-spec cars since this one's for NA Legacys.
I don't know yet what color I want it. To be honest, I'm not too terribly concerned about it right now since I don't plan to return in the near future. When I've figured out when I will return and I start looking for a car, I'll re-visit the issue.

[chuckthefuk]

The brace fits fine.. I installed one for Bataru.. however its a bitch since the bolts tend to seize..

-Chuck

[STIdarkside]

The brace fits fine.. I installed one for Bataru.. however its a bitch since the bolts tend to seize..

-Chuck
These are the part numbers I found:
- Cusco Front Lower Bar = 658 477 A
- Cusco Rear Lower Bar = 658 476 A

[chuckthefuk]

rear fits... front is for turbo x-member

[STIdarkside]

I knew you weren't in the US yet, I should have asked when you plan on coming back to the states... I keep drooling everytime I see your parts list, it's amazing!

[peugoby]

Beautiful ride. Makes me really appreciate the 3rd generation Legacy.

[BigWillieStyles]

Did the Rev D turbo bonnet fit easily?

[Yamazaki]

Did the Rev D turbo bonnet fit easily?
Geez I hate that term. The D model is only the second revision of the BE/BH generation (it was revised twice)...... so I would think if you HAVE to use the term "revision", it'd be a "revision B" or "revision 2" if anything.

Anyway, If you have read the whole thread you will know that I do not have a car to put the parts on, But I fitted them on an A model car with no problems.

[bobbyjimmy]

Subaru called them Rev A, B, C, D and E, so why can't you?
I understand what you mean thou - "facelift" would be easier.

[Yamazaki]

Subaru called them Rev A, B, C, D and E, so why can't you?
I understand what you mean thou - "facelift" would be easier.
Japan never did.... That's why it says "Applied Model Code" next to the model code on your ID plate instead of "Revision".


EDIT: Can somebody show me where Subaru officially calls them that as I am having trouble finding it? I can't even find it in cars101.com

[chuckthefuk]

EDIT: Can somebody show me where Subaru officially calls them that as I am having trouble finding it? I can't even find it in cars101.com


I cant even read Japanese but Yamazaki you are correct...

Example 1) http://www.sti.jp list each Letter change as "タイプ" which is translated to "Type"
Example 2) http://www.sti.jp specifically list "適応車種記号" as "An adaptation car model symbol"

http://www.sti.jp/parts/bebh_legacy/readme.html (DO NOT USE GOOGLE TRANSLATOR its GARBAGE!)

So to sum this up.. Legacy BE Model D Rev #

Also to add the model changes stopped at D. No E.... BobbyJimmy your thinking of the BL/BP models which goes to F.
http://www.subaru.jp/accessory/versionu ... /type.html (http://www.subaru.jp/accessory/versionup/maker/legacy/type.html)

-Chuck

[BigWillieStyles]

thanks mate. I am aware there were no changes for Rev A to C but the problem is probably due to a mis-understanding. For instance this kanji -> ? (k/gata) is used beside the letter which means style/type. I believe the same kanji is used to indicate 'revision' in other Subaru's. Therefore you have some confusion between revision and style. Its not really that important that people understand that there was two revisions IMO.

[chuckthefuk]

You clearly don't know Yamazaki !

And style / type have nothing to do with Revision. Style D / Type D are still somewhat a simile to Model D. Revision is similar to Change / Update

But hey I never did well in english class.

-Chuck

[BigWillieStyles]

You clearly don't know Yamazaki !

Whats this suppose to mean?



And style / type have nothing to do with Revision. Style D / Type D are still somewhat a simile to Model D. Revision is similar to Change / Update


yeah, thats what I was trying to say above. I guess I wasnt clear. Basically, the same kanji is used too represent model/revision/style/type, this means that there is widespread confusion as the Kanji is misleading.


Anymore pictures of the project?

[Yamazaki]

You clearly don't know Yamazaki !
Whats this suppose to mean?

And style / type have nothing to do with Revision. Style D / Type D are still somewhat a simile to Model D. Revision is similar to Change / Update

yeah, thats what I was trying to say above. I guess I wasnt clear. Basically, the same kanji is used too represent model/revision/style/type, this means that there is widespread confusion as the Kanji is misleading.

Anymore pictures of the project?
I do not have any more pictures until I have a car unfortunately.... I'm chomping at the bit to get this done, but as long as I'm here it's on hold...

What Chuck meant was that I speak/read Japanese. I explain all the terms and phrases here: https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?10738

The kanji is not misleading if you can read it. That character you typed doesn't ever mean revision.

[Yamazaki]

Okay, so the parts collection isn't done. I forgot I still need swaybars (front and rear), rotors, pads, and an adapter for the rear brakes (and I'd still like to find a set of FHI 2pots for a decent price...).
Then there's whatever else I haven't though of that I would have to change on a US Outback to the Blitzen.

[STIdarkside]

Kartboy makes a big brake adapter bracket for the FHI 2 pots...
Are you trying to get all these parts in Japan, because Rallitek makes sway bars and rotors and pads can be purchased at easily here or in Japan I'm assuming...

I saw in your parts thread that you'll be doing requests again, how long are you delaying your move???

[Legacy89]

On the swaybars i can reckomend Whiteline, i have 20mm front w/solid links, 22mm rear w/sperichal links.
Made a world of difference on my ride.

[Yamazaki]

Kartboy makes a big brake adapter bracket for the FHI 2 pots...
Are you trying to get all these parts in Japan, because Rallitek makes sway bars and rotors and pads can be purchased at easily here or in Japan I'm assuming...

I saw in your parts thread that you'll be doing requests again, how long are you delaying your move???
I'm just getting stuff here because it's convenient. I'm getting some stuff through Reason too.

As for when I'm moving.... Don't know yet. I have delayed my departure so many times already. I found two cars that I really like that I'd buy one of now if I had a means of storing it... Then maybe I could start on the project early.

[Dead91silvia]

Yeah, Mr all I can do is bolt on bumpers! Riiiight.....

Looks like a big project! But worth it! Vary cool!

[Yamazaki]

Well, none of this is too in depth. It's basically replacing a bunch of body panels. Most of the guys I see on here are doing swaps and other more technical stuff. Or like you, practically building/rebuilding whole cars. This project is a far cry from all of that. The only thing special about this project is some of the parts.

[BigWillieStyles]

What happened to this project? Have you finished it?

[Yamazaki]

What happened to this project? Have you finished it?
Nope. I move to the US in February and will aquire a car then. After I have settled in and everything, this project will finally take off (i.e. actual work instead of just parts gathering)!

I still need a rear adapter plate for the 2pot brakes and I'd like to get a rear swaybar before I go, but I don't see that happening in time.

[98legwag]

Are you importing any of your sweet sweet rides?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Let me know where in MD you are moving. If I'm not too far away I would lend a hand!

[98legwag]

Let me know where in MD you are moving. If I'm not too far away I would lend a hand!

I am in MD too and can help if you need it.

[Yamazaki]

Thanks for the offer guys, but I actually don't even know yet where I will be living. I'll be staying with a friend until I find a place.

[amgarrety]

I live in PA, but i'd be more than happy to lend a hand with this beast, granted you're within a reasonable driving distance.

[Reason]

Thanks for the offer guys, but I actually don't even know yet where I will be living. I'll be staying with a friend until I find a place.

RI is nice brother! lol

[Dead91silvia]

I like that area! I was there last Feb. I still like the NW better, but I'm bias... lol

[Yamazaki]

Are you importing any of your sweet sweet rides?
Click on the S401 in my signature block.

[98legwag]

Are you importing any of your sweet sweet rides?
Click on the S401 in my signature block.

Excuse while I clean up the drool.

[STIdarkside]

Sent you a pm regarding this project and for when you get the usdm h6 sedan.

Thanks

[Yamazaki]

This project is now a few short weeks from really taking off.

I've also aquired a number of other parts not even listed/pictured in the beginning.

[MRLancaster]

Once I finish the the front end swap, and motor swap we will have to get our Legacy's together and do a shoot!

[Yamazaki]

The car was bought today and is now active!
It has some issues, but most of them don't matter since most of the car will be replaced. The only major thing is that the moonroof is inoperable. It'll have to be replaced eventually, but at least it doesn't leak. Thumbnails:

http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2311_zpszwrxwgfj.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2311_zpszwrxwgfj.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2309_zpsed8jqeeb.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2309_zpsed8jqeeb.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_DSCF2310_zpsh3ltt24u.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/DSCF2310_zpsh3ltt24u.jpg.html)

It's all only a matter of time now....

[amgarrety]

If this forum had a like button.....

So you're in the US now? I see that HB30 there is LHD.

[Yamazaki]

I've been in the US for a week now. We are driving from San Diego to Maryland and made one of our stops in Oklahoma City to pick up the H6 3.0. Now we're heading to Virginia to get the S401 before we finally arrive in Maryland.
Soon all of my Subarus will be together like one happy little family!

[amgarrety]

Thats a cool way to arrive! A cross country drive, buying powerful BE and finding an even more powerful S401 when you finish.

Well consider this a week late "welcome to the US"!

[STIdarkside]

Sweet! How many miles on the h6?

Looking forward to seeing this evolve into a work of art!

[Dead91silvia]

I like!

You know, I have always wondered... what the heck is VDC????

[chuckthefuk]

"VDC is Vehicle Dynamics Control, Subaru's electronic stability control system with traction control. VDC is also the name of an Outback Limited model from 2001-2004. The components of the VDC system are:
Direction: uses brakes to slow down wheels to reduce spin and help control vehicle direction.
Skidding: yaw and steering wheel sensors use brakes to slow down spinning wheels and re-direct power to the wheel(s) with the best traction to re-gain control.
Engine power: controls engine output to slow spinning by reducing spark to cylinders to cut back power and help re-gain control." - cars101

and while we're at it.

"VTD AWD (variable torque distribution). New in 2001, VTD transfers powers front to back electronically. The power split is 45/55 front/rear and the rear wheel bias is designed for a more luxury car feel as opposed to the front bias of the Active AWD system. Usually 45/55 front to back split but that varies according to wheel slippage. VTD includes VDC (vehicle dynamics control) Subaru's electronic stability control system with traction control" - cars 101

[98legwag]

I've been in the US for a week now. We are driving from San Diego to Maryland and made one of our stops in Oklahoma City to pick up the H6 3.0. Now we're heading to Virginia to get the S401 before we finally arrive in Maryland.
Soon all of my Subarus will be together like one happy little family!

Do you know where in MD you will be living? There are a few of us here who would LOVE to see the S401 once you are settled in. There is also a pretty big meet coming up March 31 at Agile Auto. They specialize in Subarus/Evos.

[MmmCheese]

i agree with legwag i live in manchester md and i only dreamed of seeing one in person. The S401 is like a mythical being and we only hear fairytale stories about them in the states LMAO.

[Yamazaki]

The S401 is like a mythical being and we only hear fairytale stories about them in the states LMAO.
I actually laughed (not just "lol'ed") at this... :smile:

I do know where I will be living, but don't feel comfortable just posting it out in the open internet. I am sure I'll meet most of you in the area in time... However, I don't foresee attending any meets for the first few months as I will be getting used to my new job and home. However, I will make enough time to do stuff to "Blitzen" (which, afterall, is the whole point of this thread).

[Zac]

Nice purchase, assuming the "blitzen" will be a DD?

[Yamazaki]

Yes it will. But for my wife, not me. My daily will remain the Impreza.

[l0rd]

Thats cool man, i live in MD as well. Hope your not moving to Prince Georges County lol...

[Kansei]

how are you going to be daily driving a 2.7l .... thats like mindblowing....

[chuckthefuk]

correction.. "is mind blowing"

[MmmCheese]

Thats cool man its like putting a puppy in a new home. lol still shakey and confused, but once u get use to it we'll all know your here. Lol. especially blitzen and the "mythical being" lol....

[Yamazaki]

Okay, ran into a problem registering it here in Maryland. I'm asking for advice here (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?p=284573#p284573).

EDIT: everything is solved. the car is registered.

[Hinyo]

If you need help with the moon roof let me know.(just did mine on my 98LGT)

[MmmCheese]

Yamazaki I want everything on ur first page in The pics. Lol.

[dodik]

finally another H6 BE on the forum,

[Yamazaki]

finally another H6 BE on the forum,
Are you kidding? You were one of my main inspirations to do this (as I say in the first post). Without you, I wouldn't've thought to go H6... (which we can say "BEE". Everybody else is a BE9)

[amgarrety]

finally another H6 BE on the forum,
Are you kidding? You were one of my main inspirations to do this (as I say in the first post). Without you, I wouldn't've thought to go H6...

Funny you say that, I would've just done a WRX swap before seeing the H6 in person. That was when I was still new to my car and I didn't even know the H6 existed. Dodik, you're spreading some sort of H6 bug.


Has this project started at all yet? Sorry to probe but i'm excited for this build. :smt026

[geckoboy86]

As httrdd was parting his car. I got to hear the fury that is the H6...Wow!
Im still gonna probably go boosted (as in boosting my 2.2), but I'll know better then to mess around with an H6.

[peugoby]

I hope to see your S401 sometime in flesh. I live in Arlington, VA. I'm also looking forward to updates on "blitzen".

As someone else mentioned, I hope you're not living in Prince George County.
Annapolis & Baltimore are definitely the best spots in Maryland IMO. Regardless, welcome!

[Yamazaki]

Has this project started at all yet? Sorry to probe but i'm excited for this build. :smt026
I can't do anything else until the parts arrive. That'll happen mid/late May. The wait is killing me...

As someone else mentioned, I hope you're not living in Prince George County.
Annapolis & Baltimore are definitely the best spots in Maryland IMO. Regardless, welcome!
I will be in Columbia (Howard County). My first impressions of the area are very positive.

[peugoby]

I will be in Columbia (Howard County). My first impressions of the area are very positive.

Nice! I have a few different accounts around Columbia - mostly around the mall & off of 295. Columbia is nice because its right between Bmore & DC.
I've only lived in the area for a couple of months but never hesitate to get in touch if there is anything I can help out with.

Cheers

[Reason]

I will be in Columbia (Howard County). My first impressions of the area are very positive.

Nice! I have a few different accounts around Columbia - mostly around the mall & off of 295. Columbia is nice because its right between Bmore & DC.
I've only lived in the area for a couple of months but never hesitate to get in touch if there is anything I can help out with.

Cheers

East coast Toby?

[peugoby]

East coast Toby?

New & improved! It's fun out here. Too much traffic from what I'm used to though, lol.

Subaru's are stupid cheap out here! Wow!

[Yamazaki]

Minor update:

I met some locals who are more than capable of helping me work out any kinks that may pop up in this project. I was thouroughly impressed by the lot of them.
I also saw a BD with Japanese projector headlights, a mesh grille and GC/GF vents on the hood, but I didn't get to meet the owner...

[98legwag]

Has this project started at all yet? Sorry to probe but i'm excited for this build. :smt026
I can't do anything else until the parts arrive. That'll happen mid/late May. The wait is killing me...

As someone else mentioned, I hope you're not living in Prince George County.
Annapolis & Baltimore are definitely the best spots in Maryland IMO. Regardless, welcome!
I will be in Columbia (Howard County). My first impressions of the area are very positive.

There are a few of us near/in Columbia.

[98legwag]

Minor update:

I met some locals who are more than capable of helping me work out any kinks that may pop up in this project. I was thouroughly impressed by the lot of them.
I also saw a BD with Japanese projector headlights, a mesh grille and GC/GF vents on the hood, but I didn't get to meet the owner...

If the BD is black is Rubie_25GT. There was a small meet out near you tonight. I couldn't make it. I think Hinyo was there too. There are some pick and pull yards with in 30 mins of you too.

[maddoc]

Minor update:

I met some locals who are more than capable of helping me work out any kinks that may pop up in this project. I was thouroughly impressed by the lot of them.
I also saw a BD with Japanese projector headlights, a mesh grille and GC/GF vents on the hood, but I didn't get to meet the owner...
So you're stateside? I'm out in Germantown about 35mins from Columbia.

[Yamazaki]

If the BD is black is Rubie_25GT. There was a small meet out near you tonight. I couldn't make it. I think Hinyo was there too. There are some pick and pull yards with in 30 mins of you too.
Wait, what?! Agh, I wish I knew about that. Let me know when the next one is please. I didn't mind talking Impreza stuff, but like I told them tonight, I prefer Legacys.

(although they did help me in figuring out the main issue I have with my Impreza and I am immeasurably thankful for that)

[Rubie_25GT]

Oh wow had no idea you were there! Thought I recognized the 2.7 badge haha Yeah i was squirreling around and taking some pictures of the cars there. My bad man would have said hey. They have dates for the meets on the nasioc forum page for the Mid Atlantic Impreza Club:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=2255537 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2255537)

[Yamazaki]

Yay! I'm connected again!
The parts are all here and the Outback is completely stripped on the inside. Don't have pics right now though....

[Yamazaki]

And here are pics
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-05-21_17-03-09_573_zpsi8h6j8tt.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-05-21_17-03-09_573_zpsi8h6j8tt.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-05-21_17-02-39_107_zpsqsixs0ij.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-05-21_17-02-39_107_zpsqsixs0ij.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-05-21_17-03-25_547_zpsctztyqya.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-05-21_17-03-25_547_zpsctztyqya.jpg.html)

[98legwag]

Looks like you got a lot done.

[amgarrety]

YES! Finally!

[Yamazaki]

YES! Finally!
Don't get prematurely excited. I forgot to order a moonroof and now will wait for that to come before I do anything else.

The wife isn't happy with that.

[amgarrety]

How are you going to do that? Do you have to cut a hole for it or is there already a spot in the roof for it?

[Yamazaki]

How are you going to do that? Do you have to cut a hole for it or is there already a spot in the roof for it?
Well, I figure I remove the one that doesn't work and put in one that does. :lol:

[amgarrety]

So I'll take that as the hole is already there haha. Looking at your picture above would've answered my question.

I'll go be stupid somewhere else now.

[Reason]

I'm so excited about this build, also upset I'm not get any inside info and pics, am I being black balled?? lol

[Yamazaki]

Yeah, I'm kinda bad at remembering to take pics of the process....
I'm trying to fix that. As I type, I'm having my ass kicked by the McIntosh headunit trying to do this (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=14168) mod. It's waaay more complex than the examples shown..... :smt017

[Dead91silvia]

More pics... Your doing a big conversion with part most dont have or will ever have... We need to see everything... no pressure! haha

[Yamazaki]

More pics. I couldn't help myself and removed everything for cleaning.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/20120523_104501_751_zps6kcgfwqm-1.jpg https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/20120523_104532_691_zpsm6l9ian1-1.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

Now I see why you wanted to call... haha...

[jverendia]

how hard is it to wire the jdm hvac? - i retract my previous statement and this car will give the s401 a run

[Legacy89]

How did you take out the headliner? Bend it and out trough the door?

[chuckthefuk]

do not bend!
you have to undo the plastic covers on the A/B/C pillar. You can get away with just loosening the seat belts and shimming the plastic out of the way.

YOU WILL CREASE the headline if you BEND/PULL it.

[Dead91silvia]

do not bend!
you have to undo the plastic covers on the A/B/C pillar. You can get away with just loosening the seat belts and shimming the plastic out of the way.

YOU WILL CREASE the headline if you BEND/PULL it.

+70 billion! :smt023

[Yamazaki]

Yeah, the headliner was a bitch to take out. It was getting it out of the door that was the most difficult.
how hard is it to wire the jdm hvac? - i retract my previous statement and this car will give the s401 a run
The Japanese HVAC won't fit because the opposite corner is rounded. This is a US HVAC. The H6 got the digital HVAC.

[jverendia]

The Japanese HVAC won't fit because the opposite corner is rounded. This is a US HVAC. The H6 got the digital HVAC.

Gotcha. Never knew the USDM h6 outback had that feature. Good to know. Thanks!

[Legacy89]

Yeah, the headliner was a bitch to take out. It was getting it out of the door that was the most difficult.
how hard is it to wire the jdm hvac? - i retract my previous statement and this car will give the s401 a run
The Japanese HVAC won't fit because the opposite corner is rounded. This is a US HVAC. The H6 got the digital HVAC.
That's the part im afraid of, but removing the front seats and flipping it 45 degrees it should go out the rear door easily or am i completly wrong?

[Yamazaki]

Yeah, the headliner was a bitch to take out. It was getting it out of the door that was the most difficult.
That's the part im afraid of, but removing the front seats and flipping it 45 degrees it should go out the rear door easily or am i completly wrong?It was the door frame that made it a tight squeeze. I didn't have anything inside getting in the way once I removed the center part and moved the seats all the way forward.

[Huffer]

Aww poop. You're switching to LHD? You can have a RHD vehicle in the USA...

[Yamazaki]

Aww poop. You're switching to LHD? You can have a RHD vehicle in the USA...
huh? :smt017
I don't understand your post...

[jverendia]

I think he thinks that you made the s401 lhd or bought a real blitzen and made it lhd. This is a completely different project.

[Reason]

Someone needs to fill Roger in that Zaki has two Legacy lol

[Dead91silvia]

Someone needs to fill Roger in that Zaki has two Legacy lol

brahahaha :smt005

[Dead91silvia]

Oh, hows the wife enjoying the single seat, light wight race car?! haha

[Reason]

Oh, hows the wife enjoying the single seat, light wight race car?! haha


You laugh hut when I had my GT I gutted it to clean it, all seats but driver, center console and slthe middle dash parts, I also removed a stereo system I had. It had so much pep and was fun I drove like that for two weeks..

[Dead91silvia]

I remember the week I got my Silvia, when it was still a stock 240sx... Someone caught the back seat of fire and the only parts I left in there was the dash and the seat and driver seat belt. Didnt make it any faster though. haha

[Yamazaki]

Yeah, this doesn't go noticably faster.
We had to go somewhere with her car so I took out the driver seat and put in the two "Blitzen" seats. She actually prefers them to the Outback seats, although she likes the Recaros I have in the Impreza the best. For me though, until I lose a little more weight, the "Blitzen" seats are more comfortable than the Recaros.... :smt021

I will be dyeing the carpet dark blue (to kind of match the new seats) today.

[Dead91silvia]

Blue carpet?! :smt017 Is that what it a JDM thing?

[Yamazaki]

No, that's a "Yamazaki thing" :wink:
and it's looks more dark purple than dark blue.....oh well. The seats are puple-ish anyway, so it doesn't look weird.

[Dead91silvia]

I gotta see this... I cant believe she's letting you do the carpet purple/blue... You crazy guy! haha

[amgarrety]

It's weird (in a good way) watching you actually put your own style into a car. I have no sense of what your style is because I never saw you build your Impreza, so tastes such as the Lambo doors have faded, and your S401 is untouched.

[jverendia]

It's weird (in a good way) watching you actually put your own style into a car. I have no sense of what your style is because I never saw you build your Impreza, so tastes such as the Lambo doors have faded, and your S401 is untouched.

i feel like hes going for more of that oem jdm feel. He def went all out on the JDM blitzen parts that i would be shocked to see anything ricer on this car. Blue carpet is stock sti now so it will work with seats and door cards.

[Legacy89]

Aww poop. You're switching to LHD? You can have a RHD vehicle in the USA...
This just cracks me up :P

[Yamazaki]

Today some more progress was made...
I didn't want to lose the power driver seat when I put in the "Blitzen" seat, so I took apart the Outback seat to see how easy it would be to put the motorized base onto the "Blitzen" seat. I couldn't keep the heater element because it would just be too difficult to reassemble it without messing it up. In the end, I was successful with the motorized seats for both driver and passenger (the passenger seat was a driver seat for Japanese cars and required no modification). Here are some pics:

Heater element from under the seat
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-05-27_13-18-27_982_zpswbqqa1qu.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-05-27_13-18-27_982_zpswbqqa1qu.jpg.html)

This is when I realized I couldn't get the heater element from the seat back (the motorized base sitting next to it)
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-05-27_13-18-34_139_zps2golskaz.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-05-27_13-18-34_139_zps2golskaz.jpg.html)

Japanese seat base
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-05-27_14-26-43_703_zpsw2g61gfb.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-05-27_14-26-43_703_zpsw2g61gfb.jpg.html)

Put together
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-05-27_14-30-45_959_zps4jrnwasf.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-05-27_14-30-45_959_zps4jrnwasf.jpg.html)

Adding the seat back
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-05-27_14-34-21_396_zps9orj2uuz.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-05-27_14-34-21_396_zps9orj2uuz.jpg.html)

Installed!
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-05-27_16-00-19_938_zps15rddlms.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-05-27_16-00-19_938_zps15rddlms.jpg.html)

Oh yeah, and I finished the carpet.

[Legacy89]

So im not the only seat mechanic around :P
I have spent about 24 hours swapping the seats in two excavators the last month.

[98legwag]

That looks awesome.

[Reason]

Loves it! You arent useless when it comes to hands on work lol keep it up.

[Yamazaki]

Picked up a moonroof today. I hope to have it installed and put the interior back together this weekend.

[Reason]

Pics pics and more pics

[Dead91silvia]

Picked up a moonroof today. I hope to have it installed and put the interior back together this weekend.

Awesome! :smt023 Looks great! I havent even done the seats like you just did, your one up on me!


Pics pics and more pics
Agree!

[Yamazaki]

No work done today due to other more pressing matters. I hope to be able to get something done tomorrow...

[Yamazaki]

Okay, after that last post I decided to get something done. So I tackled the trunk and taillights. I had a few interesting discoveries along the way too.

1) US trunks have an emergency escape lever on the inside of the trunk. The Japanese trunks have nice trunk lining instead.
2) The key cylinder doesn't fit into the clip of the other trunk. So I swapped the whole lock assembly. But now the trunk release in the cabin doesn't work because somehow the lever that releases the trunk is too short.
3) The wiring harness had different plugs. Instead of cutting and soldering, I just swapped the entire trunk wiring harness.
4) Even the bulb covers for the taillights are made in different places (even though they're identical in shape).
5) This isn't a new discovery, but now that I have a Japanese trunk the liscense plate doesn't line up with the bolt holes. I have to make a bracket for that tomorrow...


Pictures:

US trunk lid interior
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-02_19-52-21_167.jpg (http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/2012-06-02_19-52-21_167.jpg)

Japanese trunk lid interior
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-02_19-50-27_394.jpg (http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/2012-06-02_19-50-27_394.jpg)

The bulb covers
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-02_21-23-23_566.jpg (http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/2012-06-02_21-23-23_566.jpg)

The end result
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-02_21-11-26_819.jpg (http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/2012-06-02_21-11-26_819.jpg)


Also, I found a way to connect an iPod to the McIntosh headunit without doing any risky stuff to the electrical board. Here's what going in with the headunit when it all gets re-installed

[amgarrety]

I ran into those same kind of "stupid" problems when trying to merge gauge clusters. Like, the clusters were so similar but different at the same time. I'm surprised to see it translates to something a large and mechanical as the trunk.

[98legwag]

Looks great. That spoiler is growing on me.

[Reason]

This is good stuff, keep it up.

[jverendia]

Can't wait till you get to the fender and doors. Want to see if they all fit perfectly. Then I need to source those doors

[amgarrety]

Also, I'm curious, why did you swap trunks? Just to be as close to replicating an actual blitzen as possible or does the blitzen spoiler have different mounting points that wouldn't fit a predrilled USDM trunk?

[Yamazaki]

Also, I'm curious, why did you swap trunks? Just to be as close to replicating an actual blitzen as possible or does the blitzen spoiler have different mounting points that wouldn't fit a predrilled USDM trunk?Well, that. And I found the trunk w/spoiler and centerpiece for $150 and couldn't pass it up considering I normally have to pay twice that for just the spoiler. So I figured doing a trunk swap was easier than drilling new holes for the spoiler.

Moonroof and roof liner installed. No pics because nothing else was done and it still looks the same but with roof liner.

[Reason]

When this is all done, what color are you painting the car?

[Yamazaki]

When this is all done, what color are you painting the car?
Wife already picked it out. It's going to be a semi-dark blue/purple. Although it looks much more blue than purple.

[Reason]

BASF paint?

[Dead91silvia]

Cool! I love those wings for some reason. They look weird but cool at the same time... haha

I wonder if you can add the USDM emergency release to the JDM lid? You are keeping all your USDM parts for now right?

[Yamazaki]

Minor but potentially devastating update: I knew going into this that the US model is 1 inch wider than the Japanese model, but I'm starting to see how that little bit affects things. It actually makes these cars fundamentally different. I am running into serious fitment issues with the interior trim pieces (they aren't wide enough) as well as the rear seats. Apparently the US Legacy has more seat room as well; the Japanese seats aren't long enough to reach both the bolt holes in front AND the part that connects to the back of the seat. I'll post pictures tomorrow. I'm tired and a little disheartened.

I hope this isn't a precursor of things to come....


Cool! I love those wings for some reason. They look weird but cool at the same time... haha

I wonder if you can add the USDM emergency release to the JDM lid? You are keeping all your USDM parts for now right?
I actually did add the emergency release to the Japanese trunk, but there's only one bolt hole for it. It's under the liner anyway so it isn't going anywhere.

And I am keeping the US parts until I have ensured that the Japanese parts fit.
BASF paint? What's BASF paint?

[jverendia]

That sucks to hear. Hope the doors go in so I have hope for my car

[hansvonaxion]

Wow that's crazy that they would bother changing so much for 1 inch. I would have thought any differences would be mostly cosmetic or at worst bolt-on, like the bumper beam. You could possibly get some brackets made up, but then if they aren't wide enough, I dunno.

[Yamazaki]

Picture time.

Here you can see that the trim piece on the left isn't as wide as the one on the right.
http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/th_2012-06-04_21-13-13_490.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-06-04_21-13-13_490.jpg)

...which doesn't matter since they don't even match at the top. The Japanese trim is straight and flat at the top, the US one has a slight curve that is very apparent when you try to install the Japanese one.
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-04_21-13-39_245.jpg (http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/2012-06-04_21-13-39_245.jpg)

Even the fastening point are different
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-04_21-12-18_734.jpg (http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/2012-06-04_21-12-18_734.jpg)

Here is the Japanese rear seat "installed" with the back of the seat connected where it's supposed to be.
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-04_21-39-02_716.jpg (http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/2012-06-04_21-39-02_716.jpg)

Even if you move it forward (and leave a slight gap in the rear), the bracket isn't long enough to bolt in.
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-04_21-39-11_928.jpg (http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/2012-06-04_21-39-11_928.jpg)

The US bracket is much longer
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-04_21-44-54_844.jpg (http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/2012-06-04_21-44-54_844.jpg)

[dodik]

i have the same problem in my rsk seats, my solution was to put a bolt in almost all the way and then zip tie bracket to bolt head.

[Reason]

Can you swap seat covers?

[Legacy89]

Those do not bolt in, there should be 2 holes with a plastic clip that they go in, i have my seat out, but im not at home until the weekend maybe.
My guess is that the Jap model is like the EDM model since my seats don't bolt in, they just clip in at the front.

[Yamazaki]

No these seats are attached to a bar in the foam by metal rings. I could try to detach the rings and swap the seats, but I'll wait until this weekend to do anything crazy. I'm going to work on the dash and center console today after my wife returns with the car.

[Legacy89]

What bar?
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh289/tmjpwns/2012-05-21_17-02-39_107.jpg
Mine has 2 oval holes in the marked locations, peel the carpet/vinyl back and check it out before you do anything. Thats how the EDM models got it mounted.

[chuckthefuk]

Some subarus came with the "Seat support bar" ... none of mine have ever come with them.

Yamazaki time to customize things.

You can easily get proper gauge bar and bend it to the U shape you need .. Apply a bit a heat from a lighter or torch to the tips of the U and then just push it into the foam. Easy peasy...

You knew from the get go that the USDM BE and JDM BE are very different.

This is the joys of making LEGO's
-Chuck

[Yamazaki]

Almost finished re-installing the interior. The grey bits from the Outback that I wanted to replace with the black bits from the Japanese Legacy will just have to be painted. So I'll be doing that this weekend and creating a solution for the seats. I'll take pictures after all of that is done.

The iPod adapter is installed and, wow! There is definitely no need for an aftermarket headunit. With just the McIntosh headunit, speakers, and amp, the sound is so crisp and clear. This has been the only mod that the wife actually likes or cares about and now she can ditch the stupid transmitter she's been using.

[Dead91silvia]

she's an amazing woman to let you rip her new car apart... haha... At least now she can listen to her iPod!

[jverendia]

Bump for updates!

[Yamazaki]

No updates UFN. I have computer issues and home projects that have been made a higher priority. I'll post again when I have done something new or I take pictures of the new interior.

[Yamazaki]

So here are a couple differences between the Outback center console and the Japanese one:

Outback:
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-07_13-02-48_763_zpsv65yx34m.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-06-07_13-02-48_763_zpsv65yx34m.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-07_13-01-53_164_zpsomf0ebbb.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-06-07_13-01-53_164_zpsomf0ebbb.jpg.html)

Japanese (yes, the armrest cover is color matched to the seats/doorpanels):
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-07_13-02-44_850_zps1rz6mfuw.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-06-07_13-02-44_850_zps1rz6mfuw.jpg.html) http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-07_13-01-41_918_zpsz7szxozq.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-06-07_13-01-41_918_zpsz7szxozq.jpg.html)

And here is what I did today:
Before I put the cover back on
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-19_15-36-09_288_zpsu5fzurwp.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-06-19_15-36-09_288_zpsu5fzurwp.jpg.html)

After the cover was put back on
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-19_15-40-43_796_zps16zcrpcn.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-06-19_15-40-43_796_zps16zcrpcn.jpg.html)

Looking at the horns through the grille
http://krenicki.com/ForumPictures/Vehicles/2002-BEE-Blitzen/th_2012-06-19_15-41-30_747_zpsh9dg8vvl.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/2012-06-19_15-41-30_747_zpsh9dg8vvl.jpg.html)

So the Outback factory alternator makes 90 amps.... this one is 180. I will be installing a power inverter and outlet so that's why I wanted the upgrade.

My phone camera doesn't take wide angle pictures well, so pics of the interior will have to wait until I find my camera's battery charger.

[98legwag]

Did the Japanese center console fit?

[Yamazaki]

Did the Japanese center console fit?
That part did. But I believe it may be identical to the US LGT model because the US front part dropped in perfectly.

[amgarrety]

What alternator is that?

[Yamazaki]

What alternator is that?
here (https://www.dcpowerinc.com/fit/Subaru~Outback~2004~3.0L-H6/11225-180-hp.html)

[Dead91silvia]

cool!

[cloproductions]

Were you able to fix the bottom back seat issue?

[Yamazaki]

Nope. I haven't even looked at it after that first day. I've been ignoring it while I dispose of crate 1 and it's packing material. I'll address it when I open crate 2 and get the doors and fenders out.

[Dead91silvia]

So are we gonna get into that one when I get there? Or are you gonna have that open before?

[Yamazaki]

So are we gonna get into that one when I get there? Or are you gonna have that open before?
I'm opening up the crate next weekend probably. The rear window is getting installed this Thursday. I already checked, and there is a hole for the rear wiper assembly already there in the rear deck. No cutting necessary. :grin:

[Dead91silvia]

Sweet!

[dodik]

i dont think seat is an issue my hasnt been bolted in for the past 8 month, just hooked to the back. The two bolts holding the back are turned in by hand. It takes about 5 mins to have a folding rear seat with no tools

[Yamazaki]

I opened the crate with the fenders and doors and put on a rear door just to check fitment....

Not good. Not good at all. The lighting wasn't very good so the pictures I took didn't turn out well and I've since put the Outback doors back on so I can't show how poorly the Japanese doors fit. Even the window glass is a different shape and it doesn't roll up properly.

But I'm not tossing in the towel just yet. I'm going to play around with different combinations of hinges (yes, the Japanese door hinges are different from the North American ones...) and see if it'll look better with ALL the doors, fenders, etc. on.

Also, I didn't think to get the moulding for the rear window, so that set me back a little and the rear window will be completed on Thursday.

[amgarrety]

So are you saying the actual frame above the window is a different shape on the US models than on the JDM models? I didn't think they varied that much.

[Yamazaki]

So are you saying the actual frame above the window is a different shape on the US models than on the JDM models? I didn't think they varied that much.
I didn't think so either. I actually tried to see a side-by-side difference between the S401 and the Outback, but I couldn't tell just by eyeballing it. I will actually break out the measuring tape and get exact dimentions this weekend....

...maybe. I was drenched in sweat today and I hate the heat (I don't even like the mildly warm), so I may end up doing nothing with the car this weekend. Depends on weather.

[98legwag]

What about possibly swapping the windows? I'm sure you thought about that already.

[Yamazaki]

What about possibly swapping the windows? I'm sure you thought about that already.
I did. It's a possibility.
But so is just getting Legacy doors here. Then I only really need to keep the Japanese door cards. I'll also be taking the McIntosh speakers out of the Outback doors and putting them into whatever ends up on the car. I wanted the lighter weight, but after actually weighing them on a scale I found out there's only 6 lbs difference between the Japanese and North American rear doors. The front doors may have more of a weight difference, but I won't know until I weigh both sets.

[98legwag]

What about possibly swapping the windows? I'm sure you thought about that already.
I did. It's a possibility.
But so is just getting Legacy doors here. Then I only really need to keep the Japanese door cards. I'll also be taking the McIntosh speakers out of the Outback doors and putting them into whatever ends up on the car. I wanted the lighter weight, but after actually weighing them on a scale I found out there's only 6 lbs difference between the Japanese and North American rear doors. The front doors may have more of a weight difference, but I won't know until I weigh both sets.

That junkyard near you may have a Legacy with the right doors.

[Yamazaki]

That junkyard near you may have a Legacy with the right doors.
It has two BH Outbacks. Mt Airy is even worse- no 3rd gens at all!