derrick's 95 impreza L *for sale*

[derrick_]

been a while :]

my fiance bought this car the weekend before Christmas from a close friend and we made sure to flog it some great windy dirt roads in NC the next day her name is "Maja"

the chassis and transmission have around 250k miles, but the engine is right at 47k miles :] she desperately needs new shoes, lol.

it started life as 95 impreza L and now has a few tasteful mods and a swap.

this is her now:



Drivetrain:
• 2005 usdm 2.5L ej25 swap
• 2001 usdm 2.5rs intake manifold
• 2005? usdm sti axleback

Suspension:
• 2000 v6 jdm sti springs/struts
• ebay? strut tower bars front & rear
• 2002 16" wrx wheels
• Bridgestone Potenza RE970 A/S Pole Position tires. 205/55R16

Exterior:
• 1995 v3 jdm wrx bumper (front)
• 2000 v6 jdm sti bumper (rear)
• 1999 2.5rs coupe spoiler
• 1998 impreza L hood & grille
• 1997 EDM signal lights
• 1997 depo blackout headlights
• shaved/debadged
• rolled fenders

Interior:
• 2006 usdm wrx limited seats
• Sony single-din head unit with USB & aux

To Do:
• newer chassis...
• fix speedo
• new shocks (a bit softer)
• replace shifter bushing and add a short-throw shifter
• leather shift boot
• install sti color changing gauges (and if possible, make them pink/red instead of green/blue)
• wire heated seats
• 2.5rs hood
• better brakes & lines (wrx preferably)
• rebuild extra transmission
• hella supertones
• jdm tails (or others if i find some really nice aftermarket ones...)
• fix small dings and paint the car matte black
• better headlights
• remove third brake light and cover the hole
• dye the carpet
• fix door cards or get new ones
• fix headliner
• roof vent (maybe)
• rear glass/wiper install

Special Thanks:
• Garrison for the very opportune hookup with wheels!

[mike-tracy]

Lookin real good! I had a 98 Impreza 4 door as my first subie, same color combo as yours. Lots of fun learning about modding subies on that one.

[derrick_]

Lookin real good! I had a 98 Impreza 4 door as my first subie, same color combo as yours. Lots of fun learning about modding subies on that one.

The thing that blew me away was how easy it was to change the oil. Love this car but I miss my bd. Cannot wait to get another.

[derrick_]

Huge thanks to garrison for hooking us up with some 02 wrx wheels with some tires.

On the way there the sidewall inside the front drivers tire went in a couple places...

the car also looks a billion times better!

Before (now you see why I was desperate):





AfterI ('ll get better pics soon):

[Garrison]

Definitely loads better, Derrick.

It was wonderful to meet you and your fiance last night, glad to hear you guys made it back safely!

[derrick_]

Definitely loads better, Derrick.

It was wonderful to meet you and your fiance last night, glad to hear you guys made it back safely!

we got back pretty late so i thought i'd not text you haha.

must go climbing soon!

[derrick_]

Definitely loads better, Derrick.

It was wonderful to meet you and your fiance last night, glad to hear you guys made it back safely!

Finally new shoes! Also used some brake dust cleaner and found that the wheels are not anywhere near as bad shape as we thought.

Here is one clean and the other after a soak



Closer





Car looks much better

[chrish8r]

Yeah. A good thorough cleaning can change the way a car(wheels in this case) look entirely

[Garrison]

Nice and clean! Pm me if you're trying to get rid of your sti suspension por favor

[derrick_]

Nice and clean! Pm me if you're trying to get rid of your sti suspension por favor

Yeah we want something a little softer but still high performance...wrx maybe?

[derrick_]

Teaser of what I'm hobbling together tonight

[Zangado1]

My sister had the same car but hers was red,nothing but good luck with it as every Subie is for us all,looks good...

[derrick_]

My sister had the same car but hers was red,nothing but good luck with it as every Subie is for us all,looks good...

Thanks!

Here it is:

[chrish8r]

Very cool. I put my switch for my fog lights in the center console where there was a slot for coins. I love it when the switches in a car look clean

[derrick_]

Very cool. I put my switch for my fog lights in the center console where there was a slot for coins. I love it when the switches in a car look clean

thanks :-)

saving those spots for the seats

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[nikolaus.conrad]

I was going to say Nitrous!! Haha Looks good! Needs moar scoop

[derrick_]

I was going to say Nitrous!! Haha Looks good! Needs moar scoop

Agreed!

[Garrison]

Knowing you Derrick, I'm betting jdm Wrx/sti scoop huh?

[derrick_]

Knowing you Derrick, I'm betting jdm Wrx/sti scoop huh?

haha nope, i have something else in mind

for the time being, i may just go with a v3 hood, or an rs hood, but should i get ahold of what i want it will be quite different

ps we need to go climbing!

[Garrison]

Knowing you Derrick, I'm betting jdm Wrx/sti scoop huh?

haha nope, i have something else in mind

for the time being, i may just go with a v3 hood, or an rs hood, but should i get ahold of what i want it will be quite different

ps we need to go climbing!

I know man! I picked up a second job so I've got like zero spare time during waking hours haha

[derrick_]

Knowing you Derrick, I'm betting jdm Wrx/sti scoop huh?

haha nope, i have something else in mind

for the time being, i may just go with a v3 hood, or an rs hood, but should i get ahold of what i want it will be quite different

ps we need to go climbing!

I know man! I picked up a second job so I've got like zero spare time during waking hours haha

I've got two myself... Working at Toyota of kingsport as well now haha

[derrick_]

Couple things need some love on the car

Header is coming shortly, CV boot on the front left is busted, steering boot is busted, leaky power steering pump, leaky front main seal.

[Garrison]

If you're going to drop the rack, I heavily suggest grabbing some Whiteline bushings to replace you 250k mile-old stockers. You'll notice a HUGE difference in steering response.

[derrick_]

If you're going to drop the rack, I heavily suggest grabbing some Whiteline bushings to replace you 250k mile-old stockers. You'll notice a HUGE difference in steering response.

pretty much what i was thinking about haha.

am i going to have to replace the whole rack or what? (same for the axle?)

[Garrison]

Axle - most likely, yes.

Rack - all depends on what's leaking. I've been through 2 racks and 3 pumps and the setup is leaking (again). *grumble grumble*

[mycargoesvroom]

Is that on the rack itself or just the tie rod boot?

[98legwag]

Looks like its the tie rod boot.

[derrick_]

Axle - most likely, yes.

Rack - all depends on what's leaking. I've been through 2 racks and 3 pumps and the setup is leaking (again). *grumble grumble*

The power steering pump leaks like crazy

Is that on the rack itself or just the tie rod boot?

That's at the bottom where it goes horizontal into the tie rod if I'm saying that right.

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[Garrison]

Yeah just go to the junk yard and try to find a lower mileage rack-specific (that's the only important bit, the fittings are all unique for some -stupid- reason) PS pump. All impreza's from 95 to 2001 used the same rack so it shouldn't be hard to find.

The bushings are a giant PITA to install with the rack on the car by the way, just so you're prepared.

[mycargoesvroom]

Yeah just go to the junk yard and try to find a lower mileage rack-specific (that's the only important bit, the fittings are all unique for some -stupid- reason) PS pump. All impreza's from 95 to 2001 used the same rack so it shouldn't be hard to find.

The bushings are a giant PITA to install with the rack on the car by the way, just so you're prepared.

If it's just the tie rod boot you can inspect the inner tie rod for damage (Move the tie rod in and out if it moves and clunks it's bad). Tie rods are $35 bucks from most auto parts stores, there's no real reason to replace the whole rack just for that one part. :P