Progress on my Subaru (lots of pics)

**noTe** · 06-13-2008, 08:48 AM

Deleted pics, hehe

**JDS** · 06-13-2008, 09:16 AM

Please tell me you're going to do something about that accordion-style shift boot.

Unless of course you actually intend to LEAVE the whole interior out...

**boki007** · 06-13-2008, 09:28 AM

I had no idea you could get a 2 door base model Impreza. We don't have em here in Oz so I always assumed it was only the limited run of Impreza WRX STi's that were 2 door. Learn something new everyday!

I see you've started with the WRX wheels and rear spoiler. I've got a MY99 WRX Sedan so i'm a big fan of the classic shape.

Keep us posted dude would like to see the finished product.

**noTe** · 06-13-2008, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by JDS

Please tell me you're going to do something about that accordion-style shift boot.

Unless of course you actually intend to LEAVE the whole interior out...

I really haven't really thought about it. The shift boot doesn't really bother me and I like it better than the typical leather shift boots.

I'm going to put black door cards and a black armrest in... that's the only other interior pieces that will be put in.

Originally Posted by boki007

I had no idea you could get a 2 door base model Impreza. We don't have em here in Oz so I always assumed it was only the limited run of Impreza WRX STi's that were 2 door. Learn something new everyday!

I see you've started with the WRX wheels and rear spoiler. I've got a MY99 WRX Sedan so i'm a big fan of the classic shape.

Keep us posted dude would like to see the finished product.

Yup

It's nice not having these with factory turbos because it makes the car rare especially nice when you can swap any year STi motor into them. Thanks for the props!

**boki007** · 06-13-2008, 09:48 AM

No worries, definitely a unique vehicle there!

I'm sure you have plenty of info from NASIOC and the like but just in case;
quiet a few people in Australia have done a similar conversion on the 4 door impreza so you might get some info from www.perth-wrx.com and www.rexnet.com.au

Good luck!

**thestaton** · 06-15-2008, 06:55 AM

Can't wait to see the outcome. I heart subbies.

**Ck15** · 06-17-2008, 01:30 AM

i think your doing it backwards, gutted interior should be your last mod to make if you can no longer keep the car street legal. racecars dont have interiors, daily drivers do

**hockey005** · 06-17-2008, 11:12 AM

that is sick..u must have dropped like 300 lbs..and def drop an STi engine in that...make is a sleeper

**Laser-InterceptorUSA** · 06-17-2008, 11:36 AM

It's actually a very practical and accepted method to reduce weight and increase the power to weight ratio. Even Mercedes has done this on their production 2008 CLK 63 AMG Black Series. No back seat. It's essentially at street legal race car with all the luxuries!

Cliff - C55

**noTe** · 06-17-2008, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Ck15

i think your doing it backwards, gutted interior should be your last mod to make if you can no longer keep the car street legal. racecars dont have interiors, daily drivers do

I completely agree but the entire interior smelled nasty and was tan. I'd rather drive a gutted car then smell the nasty stink again.. it was disgusting.

Update:

Courtesy of three young kids driving a brand new Civic Si with temp tags into me last tonight. He did a quick lane change into me which spun me. I did 3 spins in the middle of of the interstate and wasn't hit again... luckily.

Entire driver's side of the car is screwed along with the tires and wheels I just bought. I went and got three estimates today around 4700-5000 for a complete repair. Waiting to hear from the insurance companies on if they are going to total the car, I'm going to do everything I can to prevent them from totaling it.