Yamazaki's '02 S401 / nothing new

[Yamazaki]

So I took some solo pics at a self-serve car wash before I met up with a friend of mine at the docks to do a mini photoshoot. We then got into each other's car (He has an '05 Tuned by STI Legacy. The comparison/impressions are almost worth their own thread!) and drove back to the car wash for some more pictures. Here they are:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1511-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1511.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1520-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1520.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1522-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1522.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1524-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1524.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1527-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1527.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1531-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1531.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1535-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1535.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1545-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1545.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1554-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1554.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1556-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1556.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1559-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1559.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1561-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1561.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1568-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1568.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1570-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1570.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1572-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1572.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1579-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1579.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1581-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1581.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1586-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1586.jpg)

Exterior
Turn signal integrated side mirrors

Interior
Factory

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

Engine
Factory

Suspension
Cusco frame brace

Brakes
Factory

Exhaust
Unknown aftermarket


One more nice pic of the S401:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/R02-1.jpg

[hallowpoint]

the hottest legacy on this forum.

[scubydu]

:smt055
It's what every little BE dreams of growing up to be.

[rougeben83]

I want the door lights :smile:

[swiftman007]

Thanks for posting! that is indeed the hottest legacy on the forum. Nice pictures too.

[Reason]

Or at least the rarest Legacy on the forum of being only 1 of 400 made.

[Yamazaki]

Thanks guys for the compliments on the car. It has definitely spoiled me. I am going to get some other friends and coworkers with Legacys to let me take pics of their cars as well. I've even been thinking of some subtle "upgrades" for the S401.


And if anybody has any comments/suggestions on the photography, I would be glad to hear it. I'm just starting to get interested in it and need whatever advice I can get.

[swiftman007]

how can this car be upgrade, its already perfect :D

[rougeben83]

bigger tmic, injectors, turn up the boost, maybe at the very least a retune to get rid of that Valley of Death the twin turbos are known for...though I'm not sure how much sti reworked the power deliver of the s401 compared to the b4's. Did the s401's come with bigger turbos or something compared to the regular b4?

[legacy_outback]

woah :shock:... definately one of the rarest/best looking cars on here. so jealous!

[impreza_GC8]

So many soccer daddys and business commuters would be getting into trouble if we had that car here in the states. My advice, since you have a tripod, shoot slower. The pics were still a little dark.

[Yamazaki]

bigger tmic, injectors, turn up the boost, maybe at the very least a retune to get rid of that Valley of Death the twin turbos are known for...though I'm not sure how much sti reworked the power deliver of the s401 compared to the b4's. Did the s401's come with bigger turbos or something compared to the regular b4?
The S401 doesn't have Valley of Death. I didn't really know what everybody was talking about until I drove a friend's B4 RSK. That made me realize that what I previously thought everybody was talking about wasn't even close. The S401 pulls......then pulls harder. The RSK pulls....then take a quick breather before it gets a second wind and starts running again. And it doesn't even run with the same ferocity as the S401. The S401 has been tuned by STI to the point of hanging even with an R33 GT-R (with only suspension upgrades) in an informal drag race (no electronic timer, etc.).

And I wasn't talking about any power modifications. It truly is sublime in that respect. I'm just going to make it a nicer place to be. When I got into the '05 Tuned by STI Legacy I immediately thought "now this is a nice place to be". It felt so upscale compared to my car. And it was the details that made it that way, so it's the details that I'm going to focus on. Don't get me wrong, I like the S401. But it's just a sea of black and grey suede with red stitching in leather. And that's it.
For example, I don't even have a vanity mirror on my sun visor. It's just a piece of cardboard wrapped in some grey, felt-like material. STI made it a performance dream and then called it a day. I'm not complaining (I honestly have no right to complain), I'm just saying that I think it's unfinished and that I can make it nicer.

So many soccer daddys and business commuters would be getting into trouble if we had that car here in the states. My advice, since you have a tripod, shoot slower. The pics were still a little dark.
Okay, I'll see if I can do that next time. I'll be doing a shoot in a couple days with the B4 RSK I was talking about. Thanks for the feedback.


And I think the cars are like M5's or RS6's. So expensive that the people who can afford it don't drive it like it should be driven.

[ndto]

I love the interior lighting on that it look so upscale

[plaz]

very nice car :smt023

Unfortunately, there is no legacy sti in Switzerland. :smt010

[Yamazaki]

Did another photoshoot. With a friend's B4 RSK C type this time. The bumper is RFRB (Run Fast, Run Beautiful), and I like it. I also like the white lines on his taillights. They're a nice touch. I had to do this shoot because he's selling his car (for $5,500, can you believe it?) and I won't get another chance pretty soon.
Photo-wise, I tried to do something with the setting sun, but nothing turned out all that spectacular... :cry: And I wasn't sure of what to do with the engine bays. I just don't know how to make it look nicer. Any suggestions?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1635-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1635.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1636-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1636.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1640-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1640.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1643-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1643.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1644-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1644.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1647-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1647.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1653-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1653.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1654-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1654.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1655-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1655.jpg)https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1656-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1656.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1661-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1661.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1670-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1670.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1658-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1658.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1662-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1662.jpg)

[Legacy89]

I want both :razz:
Just checked with Subaru Norway and they will get me the new 3.6 or 2.5 Turbo Legacy's but they are pricey.

[Yamazaki]

Next week I'll be taking pictures of another friend's black '95 RS. Weather permitting, of course.

[95USsubaru]

oh.....my.....GOD :shock: i want....... lol

[henryq89]

OMG i creamed my pants :grin:

[chaksq]

I think I know what I'm buying if/when I move to Japan for a while.

[Matty2Hotty]

Is it like IMPOSSIBLE to find a S401 hood?

[B4legy]

I would give a testicle for your car. Stunning in every way-have you ever seen the front bumper that Burn-up do for your car-nicest bumper for the BE's by far.Ill try find a pic of it. I looked into importing an S401 to Ireland but as theres no official listing the Revenue commisioners classed it as a blobeye impreza meaning 10k vehicle reg tax! Compared to 3k approx for an ordinary B4-RSK of the same year

[B4legy]

Here you go
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/S401-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/S4012-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/S4013-1.jpg

[Airgne]

what base are you at?

all i want is your seat :grin:

[richysteele]

OMG i JUST SHED A TEAR :smt005 ! That is one fine specimen! CAN I HAS IT?

[BigLooga1]

OMG!

Us on the other shore are soooo unstylish and just plain shitty with our cars, you guys have the best, it's just unfair, i hate you.... seriously :shock:

i'd KILL to have those rims on the blue legacy.

[j_saffron]

Is it like IMPOSSIBLE to find a S401 hood?

yo, forums are in text and pictures because they were meant to be read.

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=15355 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=15355)

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=15448 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=15448)



...and thanks for the pics yama, the last one of the white and blue is perfect for comparing the differences between rev d headlights vs the other

[Yamazaki]

Took pics with a friend's '95 RS. They don't come more stock than his car (although, like me, he has a steering wheel cover)... We didn't take many because it was windy, rainy, and cold!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF17051-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1705-1.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF17071-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1707-1.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF17061-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1706-1.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF170811-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1708-1-1.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1704-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1704.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1709-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1709.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/th_DSCF1710-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1710.jpg)

[Yamazaki]

Took some pictures again! But it started to rain, so we finished before we could set up anything nice....
Still, here you go.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/th_DSCF1858-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1858.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/th_DSCF1868-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1868.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/th_DSCF1860-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1860.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/th_DSCF1864-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1864.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/th_DSCF1863-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1863.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/th_DSCF1862-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1862.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/th_DSCF1859-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1859.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/th_DSCF1867-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1867.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/th_DSCF1861-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF1861.jpg)

Bonus challenge: Who can spot the "mod" on my car?

[rougeben83]

turn signal light bulb maybe?

oh and that R2 needs more lights in front :grin:

[Reason]

ooh ooh I know!

[2.5GT]

Beautiful car you have there.

[Reason]

lol Ok I won't comment on the R2, but how can he drive around with cali plates? I guess it's the same as driving to Canada or Mexico now that I think about it. :smt017

[chile]

lol Ok I won't comment on the R2, but how can he drive around with cali plates? I guess it's the same as driving to Canada or Mexico now that I think about it. :smt017

looks like they are just on there for the "shoot"...you can see the regular plate in the other photo.

[Reason]

I don't seen any other plates under that one.

[Yamazaki]

ooh ooh I know!
You hush! :smile:



lol Ok I won't comment on the R2, but how can he drive around with cali plates? I guess it's the same as driving to Canada or Mexico now that I think about it. :smt017

looks like they are just on there for the "shoot"...you can see the regular plate in the other photo.
Yeah, he didn't want to show his plates (I have NO idea why. It's not like nobody can see it when he's driving around...), so I gave him one of my spare Cali plates. You can kind of see his yellow plate in the side shot pic of both cars.


I love his car. I like the "I love Subaru" sticker in his back window too. I think his whole car is done just right. Not too much, not too little. I might venture outside of Subarus for my next 'shoot. We'll see.

[chile]

i used to cover my plates in the states but being over here now, i don't.

[chaksq]

Your car is looking hot as ever. I think the R2 looks a little weird with the mud flaps, but still cool because we don't see R2s here.


Bonus challenge: Who can spot the "mod" on my car?
The side mirrors with integrated turn signals.

[Reason]

Bonus challenge: Who can spot the "mod" on my car?
The side mirrors with integrated turn signals.
:smt023

[Yamazaki]

Your car is looking hot as ever. I think the R2 looks a little weird with the mud flaps, but still cool because we don't see R2s here.
Yeah, it's a little weird looking even if you're used to seeing it. It's crazy short, but still taller than my car. I love the 660cc engines, though. I long for a Suzuki Cappucino. Being a RWD convertible and weighing only 700kgs, it's the best car in the world to me. Looks like a giant roller skate though :lol:.



Bonus challenge: Who can spot the "mod" on my car?
The side mirrors with integrated turn signals.
Yup. Subaru didn't have any in stock so I had to wait a few months for it, but I think it was worth the wait. It goes toward that "upscale" look I've mentioned before.

[Yamazaki]

So I finally did something I've been meaning to do for awhile. It's completely reversible too, so I'm happy. This sets it up for the next "mod" I plan to do....

Before:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/th_DSCF2828-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/My%20S401/DSCF2828.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/th_DSCF2827-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/My%20S401/DSCF2827.jpg)

After:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/th_DSCF2831-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/My%20S401/DSCF2831.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/th_DSCF2830-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/My%20S401/DSCF2830.jpg)

[Legacy89]

Nice touch, im removing the one in my rear window. I have a total of 6 brakelights, wing, rear window and 4 in the tails.

[ndto]

love it!

did you use the wagon set up?

[Yamazaki]

love it!

did you use the wagon set up?
No I did not. I used an aftermarket LED bar.

[slaytalera]

cali plate in japan??

[Yamazaki]

I got a Cusco frame brace for my RS30 project, but after I found out that it won't fit the N/A Legacy I decided to put it on the S401. Finally, after 3-4 months of it just sitting around, I had time and installed it. It looks nice. It's just too bad that you can't see it unless it's up on a lift...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/th_IMG00180201007311425-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/My%20S401/IMG00180-20100731-1425.jpg)


....I remember way back when I vowed to never change anything on this car.... So much for that. https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/blankfacegif-1.jpg

[Reuben]

Took pics with a friend's '95 RS. They don't come more stock than his car (although, like me, he has a steering wheel cover)... We didn't take many because it was windy, rainy, and cold!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/DSCF17071-1.jpg


Did you drive it? When you drive a BG or BD, THEN, and only THEN will you know the true tyranny of VOD and TT, and then you will realise why i went single turbo :P

Trust me, if i even just had a D rev 3rd gen, let alone the epic win that is the S401, i'd leave it stock in the engine bay.

[Yamazaki]

Took pics with a friend's '95 RS. They don't come more stock than his car (although, like me, he has a steering wheel cover)... We didn't take many because it was windy, rainy, and cold!

Did you drive it? When you drive a BG or BD, THEN, and only THEN will you know the true tyranny of VOD and TT, and then you will realise why i went single turbo :P

Trust me, if i even just had a D rev 3rd gen, let alone the epic win that is the S401, i'd leave it stock in the engine bay.
Actually, I just drove it last weekend when we Seafoamed it and changed out the headlights and grille. Comparatively, it has no balls whatsoever. VOD seemed more apparent with the RSK A/T that I drove because it pulled harder when it did pull (or maybe it was because of automatic?). You could feel the pause more. So I'm glad VOD doesn't show up in the S401 because the S401 puts you in your seat when you accelerate. It would feel jerky if there was a pause. Here's what the '95 RS looks like now:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/DSCF2943-1.jpg

[Reuben]

Yeah, being a little A rev, it'll be gutless as, least powerful, and first TT made. The jump from one of those to a GTB is quite something (from 183 to 206kw), but the BG GTB's still get epic VOD. Oh well, i fixed my BG's short commings good :D

I would LOVE to test drive an S401, i can't imagine it. I've been a passenger in a D rev BH GTB, and that was something in itself :D (Then he got it tuned, and MY GOD...)

[AWDSOME]

I got a Cusco frame brace for my RS30 project, but after I found out that it won't fit the N/A Legacy

why doesnt the cusco frame brace fit NA BE5?

[Yamazaki]

A friend of mine took some pictures of my car....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/R02-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/R01-1.jpg

[STIdarkside]

Those pictures are stunning, this has to be the most beautiful Legacy I have ever seen. I must seen it in person when you come to the States...

[TGX4776]

This must be imported as a show car or a track car so that way you still have it when it becomes legal. You will be a god among mere mortals

[02_Legacy]

Is it WRB? For some reason the paint looks awesome in thoes pics. Better than WRB.

[Yamazaki]

Is it WRB? For some reason the paint looks awesome in thoes pics. Better than WRB.
It's the same. They call it "WR Blue Mica" here. Not to be confused with "Sonic Blue Mica" of the GC STIs.

[blackstar]

Dang it Yamazaki :smt009 !!!!!!! I want your side view mirrors with the turn signals built in !!!! -
Where did you find those, or are they the two-sided taped ones ?
Looks like you may have added blue bulbs for the marker lights in the headlights too ?

[Yamazaki]

The mirror blinkers are a shell purchased from the Subaru dealer. And the blue bulb has been on there since before I bought it.
I haven't driven my car for about three weeks now. It just sits in the garage looking sad....

[Yamazaki]

I let my S401 out today to go play with it's friends. It was so happy, you can even see it's smile. :wink:
(thumbnails)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/th_DSCF0163-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0163.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/th_DSCF0164-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0164.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/th_DSCF0166-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0166.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/th_DSCF0170-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0170.jpg)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/th_DSCF0168-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0168.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/th_DSCF0169-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0169.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/th_DSCF0167-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0167.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/th_DSCF0165-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0165.jpg)

[MannyMohawk#5]

Beautiful car!

['Buru in the Burgh]

Two sexiest 3rd gens right there

[Yamazaki]

Sadness....

My friend with the Blitzen hurt his car.....badly :smt010.
We took off his bumper and I am going to try to repair it, but I don't know what I can do. We also found out that the '02-'03 Blitzen bumper I have doesn't even come close to fitting his car.

[Legacy89]

As long as none of the pieces are missing you can plastic weld it or repair it with some fiberglass.

[aim]

I have rev D B4 in a similar colour. I love it :) But damn I want a tune and a 6 speed :P

[PHATsuby]

This car is the ultimate Legacy IMO. If I could make my car perform like the S401 and look even half as good I will be content in life lol.

Sweet car!

Ben

[PHATsuby]

Yamazaki,

Do you have a photo of your radio head unit in the day time and at night time? I assume it's a McIntosh?

Thanks!

Ben

[Yamazaki]

Yamazaki,

Do you have a photo of your radio head unit in the day time and at night time? I assume it's a McIntosh?

Thanks!

Ben
Yup. Same system as the H6 VDC in the US.

[Yamazaki]

Met up with SL-i member 'hansvonaxion' the other day. We drove each other's car to compare and took some pics.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/th_DSCF0766-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0766.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/th_DSCF0769-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0769.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/th_DSCF0775-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0775.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/th_DSCF0772-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0772.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/th_DSCF0764-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0764.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/th_DSCF0776-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0776.jpg)

[Soul Shinobi]

Very nice, the cars are so clean :D

[legacyB4RSK]

All I can say is ..... Unfair advantage , being in Japan and all :)

[hansvonaxion]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/hansvonaxion/Legacy/lblands401.jpg

[Yamazaki]

I went out and did a photoshoot with friends almost a year ago but never got around to posting the pictures...
(thumbnails)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/th_DSC_8067-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSC_8067.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/th_Untitled_HDR5-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/Untitled_HDR5.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/th_DSCF0429-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0429.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/th_DSCF0430-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0430.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/th_Untitled_HDR12-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/Untitled_HDR12.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/th_DSC_8179-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSC_8179.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/th_DSC_8182-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSC_8182.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/th_DSC_8172-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSC_8172.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/th_DSCF0434-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0434.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/th_Untitled_HDR3-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/Untitled_HDR3.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/th_Untitled_HDR11-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/Untitled_HDR11.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/th_DSCF0432-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/DSCF0432.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/th_Untitled_HDR7-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/photo%20sessions/Untitled_HDR7.jpg)

[Soul Shinobi]

Very nice!

[EJ22E]

Sorry to hear about your friend's Blitzen. I wish I was in Japan so I can buy myself a S401, 22B, and S203.

[nikolaus.conrad]

Heavenly

[Legacy89]

Think the lower H-Brace would fit with aftermarket headers without the heatshields?

[Soul Shinobi]

So long as it's a turbo car I think it'd fit; the H brace isn't near the headers.

[Legacy89]

It is on the NA according to Yamazaki.

[Yamazaki]

It is on the NA according to Yamazaki.No, I said:
I got a Cusco frame brace for my RS30 project, but after I found out that it won't fit the N/A Legacy I decided to put it on the S401. Finally, after 3-4 months of it just sitting around, I had time and installed it. It looks nice. It's just too bad that you can't see it unless it's up on a lift...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/th_IMG00180201007311425-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/My%20S401/IMG00180-20100731-1425.jpg)


....I remember way back when I vowed to never change anything on this car.... So much for that. https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/blankfacegif-1.jpg

[Legacy89]

Damn, sorry i was not clear. What i meant is that the brace is close to the headers on N/A.
But do you think it will fit with aftermarket headers?.

[Dead91silvia]

That is a clean car man! :smt023

[Yamazaki]

Thanks! But I will have the two curbed wheels repaired and the exterior repainted (same paint). I've already bought replacement interior to change out too. I want this to be as if it rolled out of the factory.

[Yamazaki]

I can finally announce that the S401 has made it to the US. A friend will pick it up on Tuesday and hold it for me until I get there.

Here are some pics (thumbnails) of it last October when it left:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/th_DSCF1505-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/My%20S401/DSCF1505.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/th_DSCF1510-2.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/My%20S401/DSCF1510.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/th_DSCF1512-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/My%20S401/DSCF1512.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/th_DSCF1515-2.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/My%20S401/DSCF1515.jpg)

I will post pics of it in the US when I get them.

[geckoboy86]

Awesome!

[Zac]

how are you going to drive it?

[Reason]

I'm glad it arrived safely! I was a little worried and its not even my car lol. I cant wait to see/drive it :grin:

[Yamazaki]

how are you going to drive it?
Umm.... By turning the steering wheel and pushing the gas pedal with my foot... :lol:

Sorry I couldn't help it. Anyway, It's been imported legally so I'll have no problems with it. However, It is still registered as a Japanese vehicle and is supposed to retain the Japanese plates. I have to wait a couple years to register it in the US.

However, I plan on trailering it when I take it places because it requires an Octane rating that we don't have in the US. I know I can have some fuel mixed or whatever, but that doesn't help with long trips to faraway meets. I am still stuck with the US gas system. I'd also like to keep the milage down.

[Zac]

how are you going to drive it?
Umm.... By turning the steering wheel and pushing the gas pedal with my foot... :lol:

Sorry I couldn't help it. Anyway, It's been imported legally so I'll have no problems with it. However, It is still registered as a Japanese vehicle and is supposed to retain the Japanese plates. I have to wait a couple years to register it in the US.

However, I plan on trailering it when I take it places because it requires an Octane rating that we don't have in the US. I know I can have some fuel mixed or whatever, but that doesn't help with long trips to faraway meets. I am still stuck with the US gas system. I'd also like to keep the milage down.

Up here in Canada we send our JDM ECU's out to a guy called Rob for a tune, he re-chips them and puts in a map for 91 octane.

heres his email if you're interested: rob.files@gmail.com

Local thread: http://forums.jdmvip.com/Robs_tune_Suba ... eza-2771-t (http://forums.jdmvip.com/Robs_tune_Subaru_Impreza-2771-t)

Also how did you legally import a car younger then 25 years in the US?

[Yamazaki]

I don't want it re-chipped. Then it wouldn't be an S401 to me. It will remain the way it is: the only mods being the cusco brace (which I'll sell if somebody wants it) and the high-mount brake light. I am even replacing the interior panels (with new ones), repairing the wheel damage, and repainting it.
As for the importation, I have a VERY skilled importer who has been in the business over 25 years. The truth is, even he wasn't sure we would be able to pull it off. The only reason I didn't use the collector/show car import was that EPA wanted proof of show entry and it would've been a temporary entry. I wanted it long term (forever).

[subie/legacy]

Congratulations!!!

[PHATsuby]

Congrats! Looks awesome, I'm pretty jealous better keep that thing in lockdown!

If you could please try and get those HID headlight plugs before you leave so I can use the lights I bought from you that would be great. :)

Thanks, congrats again.

Ben

[Cervantes]

that's seriously awesome! do you know if there's any other s401's in the US at all?

[maddoc]

Congrats!!!

Are you still moving to the MD Area? OMG if so I have to see this thing :)

[98legwag]

Congrats!!!

Are you still moving to the MD Area? OMG if so I have to see this thing :)

I need to as well.

[SativaMan04]

:notworthy:

[rougeben83]

I'm glad it worked out for you, it took a while to get through all that red tape though didn't it?

[Yamazaki]

that's seriously awesome! do you know if there's any other s401's in the US at all?As far as I know, there aren't any in all of North America.
Are you still moving to the MD Area? OMG if so I have to see this thing :)
I'm sure you'll have a chance...
I'm glad it worked out for you, it took a while to get through all that red tape though didn't it?
Almost two and a half years, my friend.

[httrdd]

Yea, but at least you did it the right way.

[amgarrety]

I have to admit, i'm feeling a little "Starstruck" if you will. Its like, everything I want my car to be someday, but in original form, and somewhere in the state right below me. Im almost tempted to look in every garage in MD to find it. :notworthy:

[chuckthefuk]

Glad it finally arrived .. Stress level dropped?

[STIdarkside]

This is great news, I'm glad to see everything is coming together for you as planned. Looking forward to seeing all your projects once youre back in the states.

[rocketlegacy]

perfect! glad to know everyone has chance to see your S401 in person at some point. im willing to drive cross country to do just that.

[MRLancaster]

This just made my day reading this! :smt007

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Sounds like we should visit the S401 when you get home. Can we make a "welcome home" meet?

[MRLancaster]

Agreed!

[Yamazaki]

The car is in Virginia now. I won't be picking it up until I have a place to put it, and I'm not really sure when that'll be.
My stress level dropped significantly, but I still have a ton (almost literally) of parts I'm not sure if I'll be able to, but still hoping, to bring back.

[geckoboy86]

The car is in Virginia now. I won't be picking it up until I have a place to put it, and I'm not really sure when that'll be.
My stress level dropped significantly, but I still have a ton (almost literally) of parts I'm not sure if I'll be able to, but still hoping, to bring back.

Yay.
Any BD parts in that almost ton?

[98legwag]

The car is in Virginia now. I won't be picking it up until I have a place to put it, and I'm not really sure when that'll be.
My stress level dropped significantly, but I still have a ton (almost literally) of parts I'm not sure if I'll be able to, but still hoping, to bring back.

Yay.
Any BD parts in that almost ton?

I second that.

[nikolaus.conrad]

The car is in Virginia now. I won't be picking it up until I have a place to put it, and I'm not really sure when that'll be.
My stress level dropped significantly, but I still have a ton (almost literally) of parts I'm not sure if I'll be able to, but still hoping, to bring back.

Yay.
Any BD parts in that almost ton?

I second that.

Third lol

[chuckthefuk]

Container anyone?

[Yamazaki]

I might be bringing some stuff for the BD, but that really doesn't have anything to do with this thread, so.....

...it'll just have to be a surprise.

[Yamazaki]

I neglected to show pics of it in the US. Here are a few my friend sent me. It was a little dirty on arrival, but everything's fine now.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/th_DSC04191-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/My%20S401/DSC04191.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/th_DSC04187-2.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/My%20S401/DSC04187.jpg) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/th_DSC04188-2.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/cars/My%20S401/DSC04188.jpg)

[Cervantes]

I'm seriously green with envy. That has to be one of the rarest vehicles in the US now.

[MRLancaster]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!

[98legwag]

I need to change my undergarments.

[Dead91silvia]

Container anyone?

Trust me, I've been bugging him about it!! hahaha!!!!
I might be bringing some stuff for the BD, but that really doesn't have anything to do with this thread, so.....

...it'll just have to be a surprise.

:smt017


I neglected to show pics of it in the US. Here are a few my friend sent me. It was a little dirty on arrival, but everything's fine now.
]

That makes a guy like me happy seeing a JDM car next to an American car in America! :smt023

[1996Battlewagon]

I'm seriously green with envy. That has to be one of the rarest vehicles in the US now.

+1

What's even cooler is that an extremely select grouping of people would understand why. Not even the STi fan bois would get it...

[amgarrety]

Anyone want to join me an a S401 hunting trip?

[Danny-G]

Anyone want to join me an a S401 hunting trip?
I would if I wasn't on the west coast. I just might have to drive to the east coast to see this car myself.

[Yamazaki]

That makes a guy like me happy seeing a JDM car next to an American car in America! :smt023
Well, that Shelby GT500 has has an appointment with a spanking when I get there with my Impreza... :smt004

Anyone want to join me an a S401 hunting trip?
Don't worry, it'll be there (in the US) for at least as long as I live. Plenty of time to show it off....

[Yamazaki]

... which brings me to a question.
What can I mix with 91 Octane, and at what ratio to get approx. 95.5 Octane (US measurement)?
I'm going to have to get used to doing this if I want to drive the car to places.

[hansvonaxion]

toluene?

[Zac]

I still dont understand why you dont get a tune...

[98legwag]

On most of the east coast you should have plenty of access to 93 octane at the pumps. That might make it a little easier for you.

[amgarrety]

Toluene should work. Even if you don't go that route, I've heard that engines that run on 95 ron normally are fine to run on 91, but you wouldn't want to go any lower. Even so, you'll have pretty easy access to 93 here on the east coast. But i'm sure you'll still want to run your 95.5 just to be safe.

And Zac, to answer your question,
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/6851636177_15459990c4_z-2.jpg

I mean, at least not when it is the only S401 in the country. You probably could re-tune your S401 and avoid all the headaches, but it wouldn't be a S401 then.

[nikolaus.conrad]

Seriously too cool, I wonder how many Impreza owners will think it's a dressed up Legacy? :smt018

I can't wait to see this in real life :smt007

[chuckthefuk]

toluene?

Yes. Yes. One of the most trusted chemicals to raise octane / octane booster.

IIRC the S401 runs on 100 RON (Research Octane Number)

And for the most part you can get 93 Octane in the states like 98legwag posted.

Here is a really in depth article about off the shelf octane boosters and how the RON system works.

http://sportscarforums.com/f13/toluene- ... -3257.html (http://sportscarforums.com/f13/toluene-my-octane-booster-choice-3257.html)

Here are various chemical formulas to achieve your octane rating.

http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-how-re ... mulas.html (http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-how-requests-questions-tips/271419-how-boost-your-octane-using-various-formulas.html)

I also thought about a tune / piggy back to adjust to ethanol enriched fuels that the states keeps pumping out but in the end.. This is a S401.. Better work around the problem then mess with engineering perfection :-D

-Chuck

[Yamazaki]

toluene?
Isn't this one of the ingredients of those energy drinks?

IIRC the S401 runs on 100 RON (Research Octane Number)

I don't know about RON, but when I did the personal research comparing the Octanes here with the US rating, it came out to about 95.5 (I don't remember the exact figure anymore, I just rounded to the nearest .5).

[chuckthefuk]

You are thinking of
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurine

[Dead91silvia]

We have some places that have 95 OCT in Seattle but most are 92. One place in Auburn (WA) sells 110 OCT, stuff is about $6 a gal last I knew, but it's there. It's just about 30minutes from SIR... errr. Pacific Raceways... so lots of races cars around. I'm betting you might have someone that sells it at the pump.

[Yamazaki]

We have some places that have 95 OCT in Seattle but most are 92. One place in Auburn (WA) sells 110 OCT, stuff is about $6 a gal last I knew, but it's there. It's just about 30minutes from SIR... errr. Pacific Raceways... so lots of races cars around. I'm betting you might have someone that sells it at the pump.
Wow. Still cheaper than the 95.5 from the pump here.... We have $7-$8/gal here just at the pump.

But I wonder if I could order 95 Octane fuel there.... *starts looking*

[hansvonaxion]

I used toluene 20 years ago and don't know whether it's compatible with modern engines, however after a quick Googling...


BESTCHEM Racing Fuel additive - Toluene (114 octane)
Meets military specs: TT-T-548E

Toluene is a pure hydrocarbon (C7H8). I.e. it contains only hydrogen and carbon atoms. It belongs to a particular category of hydrocarbons called aromatic hydrocarbons. Complete combustion of toluene yields CO2 and H2O. This fact ensures that the entire emission control system such as the catalyst and oxygen sensor of your car is unaffected. There are no metallic compounds (lead, magnesium etc), no nitro compounds and no oxygen atoms in toluene. It is made up of exactly the same ingredients as ordinary gasoline. In fact it is one of the main ingredients of gasoline.

Toluene has a RON octane rating of 121 and a MON rating of 107, leading to a (R+M)/2 rating of 114. (R+M)/2 is how ordinary fuels are rated in the US. Note that toluene has a sensitivity rating of 121-107=14. This compares favourably with alcohols, which have sensitivities in the 20-30 range. The more sensitive a fuel is the more its performance degrades under load. Toluene's low sensitivity means that it is an excellent fuel for a heavily loaded engine.

Toluene is denser than ordinary gasoline (0.87 g/mL vs. 0.72-0.74) and contains more energy per unit volume. Thus combustion of toluene leads to more energy being liberated and thus more power generated. This is in contrast to oxygenated octane boosters like ethanol or MTBE, which contain less energy per unit volume compared to gasoline. The higher heating value of toluene also means that the exhaust gases contain more kinetic energy, which in turn means that there is more energy to drive turbocharger vanes. In practical terms this is experienced as a faster onset of turbo boost.

...

Because toluene is such an effective anti knock fuel it also means that it is more difficult to ignite at low temperatures. The Formula 1 cars that ran on 84% toluene needed to have hot radiator air diverted to heat its fuel tank to 70C to assist its vaporization.

From this PDF file (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCMQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vonkdevelopment.com%2FPDF%2FOctanbooster.pdf&ei=NKM1T5qSJ6m1iQfCp_SlAg&usg=AFQjCNFsh3ffetEgHDKSAOFH9qqW1ImMIA).

[Dead91silvia]

We have some places that have 95 OCT in Seattle but most are 92. One place in Auburn (WA) sells 110 OCT, stuff is about $6 a gal last I knew, but it's there. It's just about 30minutes from SIR... errr. Pacific Raceways... so lots of races cars around. I'm betting you might have someone that sells it at the pump.
Wow. Still cheaper than the 95.5 from the pump here.... We have $7-$8/gal here just at the pump.

But I wonder if I could order 95 Octane fuel there.... *starts looking*

Like I said, last I knew... It might be more by now, it was about a year ago I remember it being that price. It's basically aviation fuel/race fuel. Right now we pay $3.60ish a gal for 87 oct.... Blek....

[maddoc]

MD has 93 Octaone (Soo that's MON?)

Fair warning, I had a JDM WRX EJ205 engin with a stock/untuned JDM ECU swapped into an older Impreza 2.5RS. I ran it on US 93 Octane and within 2,000 miles blew it up. Excessive knocking.

[MmmCheese]

Your s401= Pure Sex! I didnt know the s401 pix i viewed on the net was yours. I just wanna lick it lmao ! if you ever wanna sell your seat please let me know! or anything from it... lol.

[amgarrety]

I'm absolutely 100% calling dibs if you ever decided to sell the entire thing. I will pay good money for it too. I hope to someday have a collection of my silver BE, a blue S401, and a red Blitzen. All for a private collection.

I just ask that it is in showroom original condition. I like originality in rarities.

[MRLancaster]

I doubt this thing will ever be parted or sold. lol

[amgarrety]

Im almost certain it won't be parted, but he cant hang on to it forever >:D

[Dead91silvia]

Yeah... He ant gonna part this car out.... After finding out how much they are worth in Japan, there is no way that would even be done! I'm sure fuel and tuning will be figured out in time. I cant wait to someday maybe see it in person!

[Yamazaki]

Yeah, this car is never getting parted out. In fact I bought original replacement parts to restore it from the wear and tear of driving it as a DD for a couple years.

And if you think I can't hold onto it forever.... watch me try :wink:

[hansvonaxion]

I think the Imp will go before the S401.

[chuckthefuk]

^^ ^^
True.. but I have a feeling none of them will ever be sold... Die hard fan!

[hansvonaxion]

Tell me about it... when we went to Autobacs he bought a Subaru drink bottle!

[TGX4776]

We have some places that have 95 OCT in Seattle but most are 92. One place in Auburn (WA) sells 110 OCT, stuff is about $6 a gal last I knew, but it's there. It's just about 30minutes from SIR... errr. Pacific Raceways... so lots of races cars around. I'm betting you might have someone that sells it at the pump.
Wow. Still cheaper than the 95.5 from the pump here.... We have $7-$8/gal here just at the pump.

But I wonder if I could order 95 Octane fuel there.... *starts looking*


Depending on how close you will be to where i live there is a racetrack here that sells 95 and 110.

[Dead91silvia]

Sooo... I was driving by and stopped for a pic and ask how much....

101 oct-$8.59 gal Unleaded
114 oct-$8.79 gal Leaded
119 oct-$11.79 gal Leaded

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_8792-1.jpg

[Legacy89]

Unfair, i pay three times as much as the diesel costs for 98 unleaded -_-

And to think the US had an economic crisis.....

[MmmCheese]

if he ever sold the s401 it better be for 100 million dollars! if not that then he can sell it to me for cheap :) if not, then he deserves to be kicked in the shins multiple times.. lmao.

[Cookie_187]

Is that the original paint Yamazaki? It seems darker but I love it!! Very interested in the paint colour code used if not... Actually interested either way



That's quite sad for you guys about your petrol/fuel - we get premium 95 at almost every pump and premium 98 at most in Australia
They're phasing out regular 91 and replacing it with E10 and E85 is not yet common but is getting there

Our fuel is great quality (depending on which company's station you get it from as there are the ones to avoid) and we have no problems running JDM engines or ECUs although would still love to have Japan's 100


If you go down the octane booster path this one has by far the best reputation here except I don't know if you can get it there NULON Pro-Strength Octane Booster (http://www.nulon.com.au/products/Fuel_Treatments/Pro-Strength_Octane_Booster) the massive difference there is between fuels etc between countries is ridiculous

[Yamazaki]

Is that the original paint Yamazaki? It seems darker but I love it!! Very interested in the paint colour code used if not... Actually interested either way
The code is O2C.




That's quite sad for you guys about your petrol/fuel - we get premium 95 at almost every pump and premium 98 at most in Australia
They're phasing out regular 91 and replacing it with E10 and E85 is not yet common but is getting there

Our fuel is great quality (depending on which company's station you get it from as there are the ones to avoid) and we have no problems running JDM engines or ECUs although would still love to have Japan's 100

If you go down the octane booster path this one has by far the best reputation here except I don't know if you can get it there NULON Pro-Strength Octane Booster (http://www.nulon.com.au/products/Fuel_Treatments/Pro-Strength_Octane_Booster) the massive difference there is between fuels etc between countries is ridiculous
I was using the US octane rating system, which is different from the rest of the world (we're the country that doesn't like to use metric either, remember?). So by that system, Japan primarily uses 93 and 95.5 octane, and not 100 (that's a different rating system). So the 95 you are talking about is different than the 95 I was talking about.

I'm dealing with the problem simply by deciding to use race gas. It's expensive, but I don't have to worry about the octane being too low.

[Cookie_187]

WR Blue Mica... I love it!! Thanks



Oh ok fair enough

So you guys don't like the imperial system? We use inches occassionally but that's it really

[Reuben]

You use RON in japan right? And I'm pretty sure US usually is in RON+MON/2, from all the googling I've done, just to make things tricky.

Also, awesome to see the car made it safe and sound! MOAR PICS GO GO GO!!!

[fwa2500]

oh man......any chance i could come out and check it out next month sometime? and what airport is nearest for you?

congrats on getting it into the country :D

[geckoboy86]

Mirror Turn signal?

Did they every make the R2s AWD. I know little about them.

[Yamazaki]

Mirror Turn signal?

Did they every make the R2s AWD. I know little about them.
Yes, there are AWD R2s.

[Yamazaki]

If anybody was in the capital area (specifically, the 66, 495, and 95), you had a chance of seeing the S401 as I drove it from my friend's house to my new house!

Side note: In Japan I never realized how short the gearing is because you never really get to go that fast, but here it seems to be shorter than my Impreza STI despite them being both STI 6MTs...

[amgarrety]

Damn, of course I wouldn't get that lucky. I was driving back from Tennessee today and briefly passed by the capital area. I would've known if I saw the S401 though....

[Yamazaki]

Well, I think one person might've known what the car is because they stuck their phone out the window and aimed the camera at me. Mostly I didn't get any looks until people saw that I was driving on the "wrong" side. They didn't know that a 2.0L twin turbo was flying past. My cameras battery is dead and the charger is in the shipment with all of my stuff so I'll take pictures of all three cars together later this week.

[98legwag]

I so need to see it.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

^second

[nikolaus.conrad]

^ Third

[amgarrety]

^ Fourth

[Yamazaki]

I guess you all will be going to the meet in RI on 28 July then... because that's the next time it'll be officially out in public.

[Thomistopheles]

That'd almost be worth making the 20 hour drive (1170 miles) to see it! I'll have to settle for photos for now... :cry:

[98legwag]

I can't make it to the RI meet.

[Reason]

Boo to you guys

[Reuben]

I thought I said post more pictures!!! C'mon then!

[Dead91silvia]

I thought I said post more pictures!!! C'mon then!

I 2nd this! Must see JDM Legacy in America! Would even be better if a Taco Bell was in the background to prove it! haha :grin:

[Yamazaki]

Well, until I find my camera battery charger, I won't be taking any pictures. I've also been crazy busy cleaning and moving in.

Patience. Pictures'll happen.

[chuckthefuk]

Its still amazes me how you lived in Japan for so long and uses such simple phones. Yet when you moved back to the states you havn't jumped on the Smartphone band wagon. 8 megapixles in the palm of you hand :-D

[jverendia]

damn congrats on getting the car stateside. Im so jealous that you have an authentic s401. Makes me want to scrap my project and save up for an authentic jdm car now. Where is this RI meet info. might def go there.

[98legwag]

damn congrats on getting the car stateside. Im so jealous that you have an authentic s401. Makes me want to scrap my project and save up for an authentic jdm car now. Where is this RI meet info. might def go there.

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=24608 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=24608)

[Yamazaki]

Woo hoo! I have internet and can upload pictures again! Here you guys go:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/photobucket424761337289198705-1.jpg

[mike-tracy]

Now that's a sweet lineup you have there! Would you do me a favor and see what tranny code s401 has? TY856WB?? Most of the online tranny charts leave that one blank.

[Yamazaki]

It's TY856WB3CB.

[mike-tracy]

It's TY856WB3CB.

Thank you! Not too much info on that tranny on the net. But on northursalia.com, their tranny chart shows it has the same ratios as 04-05 USDM STI with the exception of 5th and 6th which are shorter. Part number: 32000AG390. 8500 euros list price. Suretrac front LSD. Very nice piece of kit. :grin:

[Yamazaki]

It's TY856WB3CB.

Thank you! Not too much info on that tranny on the net. But on northursalia.com, their tranny chart shows it has the same ratios as 04-05 USDM STI with the exception of 5th and 6th which are shorter. Part number: 32000AG390. 8500 euros list price. Suretrac front LSD. Very nice piece of kit. :grin:
That sounds about right. Comparing it with my '05 STI though, it feels like it has shorter gears all around.

[amgarrety]

I'd have a stroke if I looked into my neighbor's garage and saw that....

[nikolaus.conrad]

I'd have a stroke if I looked into my neighbor's garage and saw that....
Same here!!

[Reason]

Woo hoo! I have internet and can upload pictures again! Here you guys go:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/photobucket424761337289198705-1.jpg

I think any Subaru owner would have a tough time beating what you have in your stable, Dont you want to sleep on the garage floor between those two? lol

[Dead91silvia]

About time we saw them all together! Love it!

[jverendia]

Woo hoo! I have internet and can upload pictures again! Here you guys go:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/photobucket424761337289198705-1.jpg

Def one of the best subaru collections here in the US. I would def get a forester xt as a daily if i was you. I think the blitzen outback your building is nice but the truth is it will never compare to the s401 you have. With that said, your STI , s401, and a forester xt would be the best of all worlds. So sell me you type D blitzen stuff =P

imagine your blue sti and blue legacy with this:

[greenspeed]

I don't want it re-chipped. Then it wouldn't be an S401 to me. It will remain the way it is: the only mods being the cusco brace (which I'll sell if somebody wants it) and the high-mount brake light. I am even replacing the interior panels (with new ones), repairing the wheel damage, and repainting it.
As for the importation, I have a VERY skilled importer who has been in the business over 25 years. The truth is, even he wasn't sure we would be able to pull it off. The only reason I didn't use the collector/show car import was that EPA wanted proof of show entry and it would've been a temporary entry. I wanted it long term (forever).

I'm interested in a link to his/her website...also if you wouldn't mind sharing, could you toss me a ball park $ via PM...I've spent a lot of time looking into importing and still find something new out everytime I dig into it...

Here's the holy grail of importing cars http://stnw.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/

Any the only subaru Legal for importing into the US

Subaru
Forester
2006-2007
510
NHTSA-2008-0036

http://stnw.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/elig100111.pdf
pg 19

[Tylerhartman]

Woo hoo! I have internet and can upload pictures again! Here you guys go:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/photobucket424761337289198705-1.jpg

Def one of the best subaru collections here in the US. I would def get a forester xt as a daily if i was you. I think the blitzen outback your building is nice but the truth is it will never compare to the s401 you have. With that said, your STI , s401, and a forester xt would be the best of all worlds. So sell me you type D blitzen stuff =P

imagine your blue sti and blue legacy with this:

That Forester XT is meant to be with them other amazing monsters <3

[Yamazaki]

It's been awhile since I posted in here...

The console is all torn out at the moment. I will be replacing it with regular RSK/GT-B interior. Those of you who have seen how soft the S401 plastic is will understand. I still have a spare full S401 console, but considering how easy it is to damage, I don't know when I'll ever put it in.

Seriously, Subaru designers must've had a lobotomy before they decided on the material for the interior console area.

[Dead91silvia]

It's been awhile since I posted in here...

The console is all torn out at the moment. I will be replacing it with regular RSK/GT-B interior. Those of you who have seen how soft the S401 plastic is will understand. I still have a spare full S401 console, but considering how easy it is to damage, I don't know when I'll ever put it in.

Seriously, Subaru designers must've had a lobotomy before they decided on the material for the interior console area.

I felt so bad when I accidentally left a finger print in one of the parts and then you said dont worry about it and left a bigger one! :smt005

I say thats a good call the leave the good stuff out for now. No one will even notice anyway.

[legacyB4RSK]

Just curious how one would acquire the BFM cluster from the S401, it's goes to 240kph compared to the regular one that goes to 180kph. Wonder if it would work in a car that already has the regular BFM.

[Yamazaki]

Just curious how one would acquire the BFM cluster from the S401, it's goes to 240kph compared to the regular one that goes to 180kph. Wonder if it would work in a car that already has the regular BFM.
It's the same one in the STi catalogue. It can be ordered by anybody. I don't know the answer to your other question. I would imagine it's plug and play, but I know the clusters have differences, so I am not sure.

[legacyB4RSK]

What STI catalogue

[Yamazaki]

Item #5 on this page:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/th_Legacy034-1.jpg (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp350/yamazakisubaru/car%20parts%20accessories/parts%20catalogs/Legacy/Legacy034.jpg)

[legacyB4RSK]

DAYUM!!! $1400 Cdn for a cluster, ouch! not to mention also the fact the cluster shape is different for the D model wonder if it would even fit properly, even then, the price says no LOL!

[Reuben]

DAYUM!!! $1400 Cdn for a cluster, ouch! not to mention also the fact the cluster shape is different for the D model wonder if it would even fit properly, even then, the price says no LOL!

Is it?

[rkrenicki]

not to mention also the fact the cluster shape is different for the D model wonder if it would even fit properly

D-type does not have a different shape for the cluster. It would physically fit into any BE or BH.

I have seen STI BFMs on Yahoo Auctions Japan, but they have all been 7000¥ or more.

[legacyB4RSK]

You probably mean 70000 yen.

[amgarrety]

From auction, no, they could be as low as 7000¥. I've gotten entire grilles for $12 through auction, and body parts are nothing. The fact that Japan has an abundance of JDM parts (obviously), combined with the fact that the 3rd generation Legacy is increasingly expensive to register and thus are becoming less common, that drives the price for parts way down.

[rkrenicki]

Right, in fact, the last cluster I bought from Yahoo Japan was UNDER 1500¥, but that was oddly cheap as most over there go for around 3000-5000¥.

The STI one is rarer, and therefore a little more expensive than most of the other BFMs, but not incredibly so. The only one I can seem to find on there right now is a White-faced 300km/h one. There are lots and lots of the normal 180km/h BFMs on there, but at least under the normal model codes, I cannot find the 280km/h BFM.

[legacyB4RSK]

Apparently the BFM cluster from the S401 is only applicable to D models only as per a Japanese part catalogue I found.

[rkrenicki]

It likely has to do with the wiring. I can see there being a difference on the harness on the D types that would prevent a plug-and-play experience on earlier types. But, in our case.. every BFM would require adaptation, so it would be trivial to adjust the adapter to work around this problem.

[Yamazaki]

So I have to wait a little longer for the interior. After it's all put back together I will have the S401 detailed for the February meet.

[Yamazaki]

So I installed a different interior.... kinda. There are differences with interior that I never noticed before. The location of the air sensor on the S401 is in a different location from earlier models and the 6mt shift boot doesn't swap with the 5mt shift boot. So I left the shifter surround (another reason to keep- it has a production plaque) and blocked off the air sensor. I hope that doesn't cause too many problems.

[Mr.Green the Great]

OMG!!!
THIS IS MY NEW DREAM LEGACY!!!
:smt007 :smt007 :smt007 :smt007 :smt007

super wicked car mane!!!
:smt027

:smt029
following this thread

[amgarrety]

Why did you want to change the shifter bezel? Does it not match your new interior? What all did you change?

[rkrenicki]

The air temp sensor is not part of the HVAC controls like most other BE/BH with auto controls? The two JDM control modules I have here have it on there, just on the opposite side of the USDM version.

[Yamazaki]

Why did you want to change the shifter bezel? Does it not match your new interior? What all did you change?The shifter trim is made of the same super-soft plastic that the rest of the console is made of. I ended up changing the cluster surround, the HVAC surround, the small button surround on the right side of the steering wheel (left side for US vehicles), and I wanted to do the shifter surround to match the rest, but I didn't. I also put on that Lancaster6 shifter trim just to see what it looked like. A/T shifter trim on a M/T is weird and doesn't look right.
The air temp sensor is not part of the HVAC controls like most other BE/BH with auto controls? The two JDM control modules I have here have it on there, just on the opposite side of the USDM version. Nope, it's on the HVAC surround panel. I don't know if it's because the S401 has an air purifier, or all D-type Legacys have it like that. Unfortunately, I never thought of that as something that might've been a design change, so I never paid attention to that when I was in Japan.

[Snow Wolf]

I want the door lights :smile:

I can probably get the lights for you.....

[drtylggy]

I didn't read through all 7 pages but I noticed you mention that you wanted to learn more about camera angles and such. I was curious what kind of camera you had.

[Yamazaki]

I didn't read through all 7 pages but I noticed you mention that you wanted to learn more about camera angles and such. I was curious what kind of camera you had.
Yeah, that was just a phase. Kind of a short one too. I have a relatively simple camera. I'm not willing to pour lots of money into photography.

[amgarrety]

I didn't read through all 7 pages but I noticed you mention that you wanted to learn more about camera angles and such. I was curious what kind of camera you had.
Yeah, that was just a phase. Kind of a short one too. I have a relatively simple camera. I'm not willing to pour lots of money into photography.

If you ever want to do a photoshoot with your car, let me know. I have a rather nice camera (Canon T4i), and though I'm no professional, I tend to have a few photos every once in awhile that turn out really nice. We can give it a try sometime.

[Yamazaki]

If you ever want to do a photoshoot with your car, let me know. I have a rather nice camera (Canon T4i), and though I'm no professional, I tend to have a few photos every once in awhile that turn out really nice. We can give it a try sometime.
That's sounds great! I'm free Feb 23rd if you'd like. :wink:

[amgarrety]

Weird, me too, and I'll even be in the area that day!

[Dead91silvia]

Weird, me too, and I'll even be in the area that day!
Can I come too?! :grin:

[nikolaus.conrad]

Weird, me too, and I'll even be in the area that day!
Can I come too?! :grin:
Me three? :smt026

[drtylggy]

I'm free, I'll bring all my stuff, maybe try some night photos.

[Yamazaki]

Well, I started up the S401 and I'm getting a weird smell. It was the first time since it got really cold so I'm hoping it'll go away if I actually drive it around. It's low on gas and I only have one spare tank left. Looks like I have to do a gas trip soon. I really wish gas for that thing wasn't so damn expensive...

I also tried to apply some faux CF overlay on the interior pieces I removed, but I suck at it so I quit. Maybe dead91silvia can help when he gets here.

[Dead91silvia]

Well, I started up the S401 and I'm getting a weird smell. It was the first time since it got really cold so I'm hoping it'll go away if I actually drive it around. It's low on gas and I only have one spare tank left. Looks like I have to do a gas trip soon. I really wish gas for that thing wasn't so damn expensive...

I also tried to apply some faux CF overlay on the interior pieces I removed, but I suck at it so I quit. Maybe dead91silvia can help when he gets here.

I figured that... LOL... It will give me something to do in the evening... :smt023

[98legwag]

Well, I started up the S401 and I'm getting a weird smell. It was the first time since it got really cold so I'm hoping it'll go away if I actually drive it around. It's low on gas and I only have one spare tank left. Looks like I have to do a gas trip soon. I really wish gas for that thing wasn't so damn expensive...

I also tried to apply some faux CF overlay on the interior pieces I removed, but I suck at it so I quit. Maybe dead91silvia can help when he gets here.

I did mine with CF vinyl. I got it for free so I figured I'd give it a go. It is far from perfect.

[TGX4776]

Well, I started up the S401 and I'm getting a weird smell. It was the first time since it got really cold so I'm hoping it'll go away if I actually drive it around. It's low on gas and I only have one spare tank left. Looks like I have to do a gas trip soon. I really wish gas for that thing wasn't so damn expensive...

I also tried to apply some faux CF overlay on the interior pieces I removed, but I suck at it so I quit. Maybe dead91silvia can help when he gets here.


you need to bring it up to summit point in the spring for drift nirvana. usually some very nice machinery around. also 110 octaine FTW

[Yamazaki]

you need to bring it up to summit point in the spring for drift nirvana. usually some very nice machinery around. also 110 octaine FTW
110?! Holy crap, man. It only needs 96...

What I've been doing is buying five gallons of 100 and five gallons of 93 and putting them in at the same time.

[Dead91silvia]

^ Give her some candy, I'm betting that would make the car happy! :grin:

[Yamazaki]

huh? :smt017

[chrish8r]

And I thought it was bad having to use 93 with my SVX....

[rougeben83]

huh? :smt017

I think he means give your car some of that 110 octane :smile:

[Dead91silvia]

huh? :smt017

I think he means give your car some of that 110 octane :smile:

Yes... :smt005

[TGX4776]

I think they have a few options in between like 97 and 100

[Yamazaki]

Since I noticed a trend of guys putting Japanese plates on North American cars, I decided to jump on the bandwagon... kinda. How about a Euro plate on a Japanese car? (hey, a US plate is too easy)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/DSCF3668-1.jpg

[amgarrety]

Hahahaha. I love everything about this. It needs to stay this way.

[rkrenicki]

:smt023

[Yamazaki]

In anticipation of the upcoming meet, I filled up the gas on the S401. I forgot how expensive that is...
I also found out that the battery is having a harder and harder time holding a charge (I have to jump it 4 out of 5 times now). Considering that it's the same battery that came with the car many years ago, it's actually impressive it's lasted this long. Of course, it only has approx. 20K miles on it.

[dplacencia]

Buy a battery tender. I have one on my legacy and its not expensive...

[Yamazaki]

Will do, thanks!

[Dead91silvia]

HAHA! The Euro plate is awesome!

[98legwag]

I was just thinking, is this the only S401 to make it out of Japan?

[Yamazaki]

No. There's a couple in New Zealand, a couple in Australia, and at least one in Russia.... that I know of.

[98legwag]

Interesting. As far as you know there are no others on this side of the world?

[Yamazaki]

So I am driving the S401 as my DD this week due to the Impreza being down and I learned two things:
1) 5 years is too long to have a set of windshield wiper blades and expect them to keep working properly.
2) If you have a 2 car garage and you are used to backing out of one side, pay attention when backing out of the other side.

So now the S401 rear bumper and the H6 rear bumpers both need to be re-painted. Crap.

[rkrenicki]

So now the S401 rear bumper and the H6 rear bumpers both need to be re-painted. Crap.

Ack! How bad is the damage?

[Yamazaki]

It's just scratches on both bumpers. I'm just glad it was the plastic area and not the quarterpanels.

[amgarrety]

Why not just wait until you get the entire S401 painted?

[Red85Celica]

If you were over in the NW you could have robin buff out those scratches and paint if needed.

[Dead91silvia]

Gets some pics to Thom, you might be able to rub them right out.

[kiyo1990]

I hope it isnt too bad man. I have been there myself

[Thomistopheles]

Gets some pics to Thom, you might be able to rub them right out.Do it. Can you feel the scratches if you gently run your fingernail across them at a 90° angle?

[Snow Wolf]

No. There's a couple in New Zealand, a couple in Australia, and at least one in Russia.... that I know of.

3 in New Zealand I believe... one belongs to the latr great possum bourne who's probably our best ever rally driver and tragically passed away before becoming a WRC champion.

RIP Possum

[Snow Wolf]

P.S really devastated to hear your baby has been damaged!! I'd cry if she were mine

[Legacy89]

Since I noticed a trend of guys putting Japanese plates on North American cars, I decided to jump on the bandwagon... kinda. How about a Euro plate on a Japanese car? (hey, a US plate is too easy)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/DSCF3668-1.jpg
Atleast get a good country when you go Euro :P

I think most of the people from Estonia work in Norway with the Poles...

[Yamazaki]

So now that I've been driving the sledgehammer that is my Impreza again, I am reminded of the beauty that is the S401. I fully realize that no matter what I do or how much I mod either one of the other cars (the Impreza or the H6), they will NEVER drive as smoothly or responsively as the S401. It kind of makes me sad, but kind of makes me happy too. I know that no matter how hard anybody tries, the S401 is a car that just can't be copied (unless you have millions for R&D). So there will be look-alikes and copy-cats, but when you actually get in and drive, the difference is plainly clear.

And as much as the twin turbo setup is reviled by Subaru owners, it's the twin turbo of the S401 that enables it to be the wonder that it is. I can't imagine any single turbo car driving like this (and I've driven a few). However, a supercharger may be a different story....



Atleast get a good country when you go Euro :P
I think most of the people from Estonia work in Norway with the Poles...
The plate was free, so I didn't care.

[Yamazaki]

Removed the radiator shroud and rear high mount brake light. Installed the original factory one. I'll put the original factory wiper back on tomorrow.

[Dead91silvia]

So no neon underglow?

And yes, this car is hard to improve upon for sure. I have ridden in it more then most and I'll say, it's an amazing car for sure.

[MRLancaster]

So just curious what the reason is?

[Yamazaki]

So just curious what the reason is?
Just that I've been meaning to do it. I just didn't have the motivation until somebody talked to me about it recently. Plus, I have been wanting to put that stuff on the H6. Now I can.

[Neatfellen]

Amazing car man, absolutely amazing is all i can say.

[Yamazaki]

Thanks! :smt023

I'd like to drive it more often, but anything that goes into this car (even gas) comes out of my personal funds, it's just too expensive. :smt010