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

[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:

[98legwag]

Any updates on this?

[MRLancaster]

What's going on with the interior?

[Yamazaki]

Okay, okay... I know I totally failed on that account.
I hate working on this thing alone. You've seen how much trouble I can get into if I am left to work on things by myself. I break LOTS of stuff and it becomes a bigger project than it ever needed to be.

[98legwag]

And its not like you have other vehicles to drive/ride....

[rkrenicki]

What is left at this point? I can give you a hand with it. Last I saw it, it really just needed the front end to be reassembled, right?

[Yamazaki]

What is left at this point? I can give you a hand with it. Last I saw it, it really just needed the front end to be reassembled, right?

Well, now thanks to you and your "always keep improving" thing, I want to change the steering rack too. Other things needed:

1) new cowl for front windshield
2) wire up the cruise control button on steering wheel
3) re-do the wiring for the headlight levelers
4) replace the Japanese fenders with North American ones (still missing a passenger side)
5) find and install side skirts
6) put front end back together
7) replace oil pan gaskets, fix other oil leaks, get alignment, replace rear diff bushings, change tires (all of these will be done at IAG)
8) restore the leather seats
9) repaint body (I'm giving up on this one)

[rkrenicki]

I can help you with the cruise, levelers and front end when I get down there. I messaged you about a fender.

[98legwag]

If you aren't too picky about paint, you can take it to Maaco for a few hundred dollars. I can find out which one painted a friend of @Rubie_25GT and mine's Legend. It turned out well for the cost.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

When I come down for the meet and to pick up my hood I can give you a hand with discussing paint.

[geckoboy86]

I've always been a fan of silver but Id say be different and mimic the silver off of a 4th gen spec B

[Reason]

Please, for the love of the god, anything but BLUE!! Pick a unique color that doesn't scream look at me.

No red either

[Yamazaki]

Pick a unique color that doesn't scream look at me.

Does this mean bright pink is out?
And no, it won't be WRB.

At this point I'm thinking something like a light pastel green. I want something that is totally different, but not loud. Or totally black.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Does this mean bright pink is out?
And no, it won't be WRB.

At this point I'm thinking something like a light pastel green. I want something that is totally different, but not loud. Or totally black.

We could call it "STi Pink" lol

[98legwag]

I like the color Soba's BH was. The dark grey metallic on the 4th gens is nice too.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Go with a forest green that would be different.

[Yamazaki]

Go with a forest green that would be different.

There already are many Legacys/Outbacks with that color. It's called "Timberline Green Pearl".

[dodik]

how about gun metal/ dark metallic gray, sunset orange

[colbh5]

I like this color.

[98legwag]

Any update? Its been 6 months and we need more H6s on the road! On a side note there is a meet/food drive a few of use are going to Saturday. I posted info the meets/events section.

[Yamazaki]

Any update? Its been 6 months and we need more H6s on the road!

I know. But I still haven't decided between keeping the H6 or the FXT. One of them has to go, and I will finish the restoration/maintenance on the other. I just keep going back and forth though.

[98legwag]

I know. But I still haven't decided between keeping the H6 or the FXT. One of them has to go, and I will finish the restoration/maintenance on the other. I just keep going back and forth though.

I think it would be harder to sell the H6. With all the parts you added/removed I think the average buyer would not want it. With that being said, someone who knows Legacys would love it. But the FXT is more practical when you need to haul some stuff. Tough choice there.

[Yamazaki]

I think it would be harder to sell the H6. With all the parts you added/removed I think the average buyer would not want it. With that being said, someone who knows Legacys would love it. But the FXT is more practical when you need to haul some stuff. Tough choice there.

Either one I sell will be for the same amount, so I'm not trying to match mods to the amount I would ask. But it's actually more complicated than that. There's very little left to do on the H6, but it's expensive work (body/paint). The FXT has a lot of little irritations and some routine maintenance items, along with needing a proper tune after installing a bigger turbo and catless uppipe. All of that adds up too.

[98legwag]

So you are keeping this one too? I don't think you told me what it is. I am intrigued.