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:

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:

[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

[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/2009 ... log272.pdf
http://121.119.187.91/products/pdf/2009 ... log273.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".

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

[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