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sheepdog
12-06-2007, 08:20 PM
Well, here it is after a fresh coat of matte white.

The grill still needs to be replaced with an oem one, I need the oem sideskirts since my replicas sucked and I trashed them, and a few other things. But, this is what it's going to look like for a while.

Let me know what you think!

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badbasser98
12-06-2007, 08:33 PM
sweet! :cool: I've always had a softspot for the GC's. Especially in white...

PS. I want your wheels :wink:

I think you need one more JDM tail

sheepdog
12-06-2007, 09:32 PM
Haha yes, that tail light was actually stolen out of the garage while the car was being painted somehow. Wierd huh?

I had to get something to go in there so I could drive the car, hence the USDM side. I'm in the works of tracking down another JDM tail, or saving for a new set.

AJM
12-06-2007, 09:55 PM
What do you have for a motor and tranny?

Looks nice, except personally I don't care for canister mufflers. Is that even what you have? it's hard for me to tell.

Reason
12-06-2007, 10:01 PM
I like it a lot, nice job!

sheepdog
12-06-2007, 10:02 PM
It's a full 05 WRX swap, so it's wrx engine, trans, diff, axles, control arms, gas tank, etc. I also have the dash swap and some other interior stuff to make it all match, there are other older threads on all that stuff if you care to know more about it though.

I'm not sure what you mean about a cannister muffler, it's a megan racing exhaust. I painted the catback section with flat black bbq grill paint during this project, I think it looks dope. I wasn't a big fan of it being super obvious there was a big-mouth exhaust on there.

AJM
12-06-2007, 10:21 PM
It's a full 05 WRX swap, so it's wrx engine, trans, diff, axles, control arms, gas tank, etc. I also have the dash swap and some other interior stuff to make it all match, there are other older threads on all that stuff if you care to know more about it though.

I'm not sure what you mean about a cannister muffler, it's a megan racing exhaust. I painted the catback section with flat black bbq grill paint during this project, I think it looks dope. I wasn't a big fan of it being super obvious there was a big-mouth exhaust on there.

Well, aren;t you a bastard. :grin:

Er,I guess it's the big mouth on it I don't like, but to each his own. I still like the car overall.

Mr. Sociable
12-06-2007, 11:41 PM
Personally I think it needs an RS wing, but its your car.


I like the rest though.

Huffer
12-07-2007, 01:00 PM
How much for the grille? ;)

sheepdog
12-07-2007, 01:08 PM
Haha, you can have the damn thing once I have something decent to replace it! It's the only surviving crappy fiberglass replica piece from the primitive version 5 STi kit, and one of my top priorities of things to go in the garbage can.

Huffer
12-07-2007, 01:49 PM
Is it damaged? Because if it's ok, I'd pay you to ship it, if it's a good fit etc.

Is it just not durable or something?

sheepdog
12-07-2007, 01:55 PM
Well, I just feel the fitment along the hood line isn't that great, the top bar isn't that straight, and I had to drill holes in the top of it to be able to zip-tie it in since there was no apparent way to mount it otherwise. In terms of quality, it hasn't cracked or anything so I figure it's fine.

If you paid shipping, I'd be happy to ship it to ya once I get something to replace it in a month or so. I have a set of fiberglass side skirts as well that you'd be welcome to, they look exactly like the RS ones but would need a little bondo from where there's a visible crack on one of them. Structurally they're fine though.

I didn't know you had a GC in the states Huff, since when?

Huffer
12-07-2007, 02:49 PM
I have a wagon in NZ that is in need of a better grille...

But I was thinking about downsizing in space to get into an OBS too...

SPR
12-07-2007, 03:14 PM
man that thing is clean, dont you just love those bridgestone potenzas? those things just dont let go i love em

BE-Fresh
12-08-2007, 02:29 PM
sooo purdy :shock:

strat81
12-09-2007, 02:28 PM
gorgeous gc!!

Plays_with_Toys
12-09-2007, 03:21 PM
That's bad ass! Sorry to hear about the lights. Fricken boulder hippies. The blacked out lights are a nice touch.

4n70n1n0
12-26-2007, 04:16 PM
I LOVE YOUR GC!!! I wanted one before I got my BD. It needs a RS wing.

And is that a SLi decal on the rear windshield - nice touch

sheepdog
12-26-2007, 05:04 PM
I LOVE YOUR GC!!! I wanted one before I got my BD. It needs a RS wing.

And is that a SLi decal on the rear windshield - nice touch

It is indeed an SLi decal, from the first batch ever made actually :wink:

And yea, my current plans include an RS coupe wing. I originally had a v5 STi replica wing, but with my experience with the replica v5 sideskirts and grill in addition to my taste leaning more towards subtlety lately, I'm not even going to waste my time putting it on the car.