OwlBoogie

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Current.


When I got it (Oct. 30, 2004):
Black Diamond Pearl/Slate Gray
5MT
74,500 on the clock.
MP3 CD player
Dinged up, but mechanically sound.

In the future I plan/pray to:
- EJ20
- JDM rear seats

More realistic future:
- JDM roof rails, so hot right now

- 1999 RS rims w/All-Season tires <--- Actually got my dream wheels: 98 Golds W/Kuhmo Ecstas. WooHoo!
- Leather shift boot - check
- Different seats - check
- Change zebra interior - check
- Install version V front bumper - check
- Steel Blue Mica/Steel Gray Metallic Paint (86F) - check

So far:

Week ending 11/06/04:
- Installed a 17mm rear swaybar - Free
- Conversion of pedals to WRX pedal set (the originals were worn out) - $45
- Installed a cargo net in the hatch - $8
- Installed my Momo shift **** - Free
- Installed my STi CF shift map decal (those things are $20 at allsubaru.com!) - Free
- Put in Costco Rubber floor mats - $20

Week ending 11/13/04:
- Replace missing interior plastic pieces - $25

Week ending 11/20/04:
- Installed an 2000 RS shifter (a lot shorter than the OBS one) - Free

Week ending 12/25/04:
- Repainted (cherry blossom to black) and installed JDM I-badge - Free. Trade with wombatsauce

Week ending 03/26/05:
- Installed a 2003 WRX stereo head unit (my MP3 deck was stolen. ) - $70
- Had to buy brackets - $21

Week ending 07/16/05:
- Installed a leatherette shift boot from a Civic. (Got it from the local Pick-n-Pull ) - $4
- Routed the iPod cassette adapter though the middle coin holder (where my DCCD control would have been if we were in Japan )

Week ending 07/30/05:
- Installed 2003 WRX front seats. - $120

Week ending 08/05/05:
- Changed door panel material. - $11

Week ending 08/20/05:
- Removed big AWD stickers on the side rear window. Updated to newer small rear decal- $3

Week ending 09/24/05:
- Installed gold 1998 RS 5-spoke 16's. - $400

Week ending 12/04/05:
- Installed upper spoiler. - $48

Week ending 03/11/06:
- Installed version VI strut/P1 spring combo. - Free. - Thanks stratos.

Week ending 03/25/06:
- Installed HKS Sport Exhaust. - $100 Installation.
- Maintenance: New tires, mounting, and alignment. - $400
- Applied custom OBS decal - $10

Week ending 10/14/06:
- Installed 2003 WRX axleback - $40 Installation.

Earlier in the summer (can't remember):
- Swapped in a 1999 RS shift boot - Free. - Thanks sti sev
- Installed smoked side markers - Free. - Thanks sti sev
- Swapped in a Bozz Speed oil cap - Free. - Thanks sti sev

Week ending 02/17/07:
- Installed waist spoiler - $89 shipped, $100 Paint and Installation. - Thanks cybin (spoiler), Thanks hokusai (paint and install)
- Installed side skirts - free - Thanks EJ25RS (skirts) and hokusai (install)
- Fixed annoying clunk in rear driver strut - Thanks ScoobyBoy

Week ending 03/10/07:
- Installed mudflaps - $24


Week ending 03/24/07:
- Put on clear corners - $36 Thanks VinceGC8

Week ending 04/14/07 (me bornday):
- Put in JDM Front Seats - $230
- Installed 2005 WRX shift **** - $15 Thanks glider

Week ending 04/21/07:
- Switch to stock 2.5RS supension - Free - Thanks madlib for the RS springs. Ver. VI/P1 suspension put on ice.

Week ending 12/03/10:
- Painted car Steel Blue Mica


Updated the thread with pics
WRX pedals


Momo shift ****, RS Shifter, shift boot, iPod audio jack and WRX 6-disc changer


17mm WRX wagon swaybar


New fabric on door panels


98 Golds


This thread needs more 98 golds...


The new waist spoiler and skirts.

SiFuSpEc

Looks like your having fun Nice'n Clean is the way to go!

gdogg

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this is gonna be a nice write up...
anytime i see free thats a good thing. wish i could say the same for my parts!






aloha from the summit of *-^-mauna Kea-^-*

Zebceponaf

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Nice looking car. I have the exact same thing sans the foglights. I'll have to start my own little thread and we can have a mod-off!

OwlBoogie

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Cool! Can't wait to see your thread.

ScoobyBoy

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bump for updates.

dont get distracted marc.

scoobsport98

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Count me in... I've got a little head start, though. (and an automatic, and about 50K more miles... )

Were the pedals a direct-replacement? I've always wanted to swap mine.
Nice to see another black 98 OBS!

BTW, how do you like the design on the seats and door panels? [nevermind- just noticed your 'zebra' reference. More like 'zebra on acid' if you ask me...]

OwlBoogie

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Thanks ScoobBoy, I'll stay focused. I'll try to make the next drive.

scoobsport98, Yes they were a direct replacement. No additional items needed. I just followed the installation instructions on scoobymods.com:
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128

I bought them here:
https://www.1stsubaruparts.com/catal...e7c521e2bf2abc

scoobsport98

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... I guess I gotta find a set for an A/T. Thanks for the links though.

So, are you gonna drop it? When I swapped my springs/struts, it made a world of a difference in overall handling. I highly recommend it, unless you need the ground clearance.

OwlBoogie

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I am pretty sure there is an AT set for sale somewhere. I know there's an STi AT kit.

I am keeping the ride height stock. I like the lifted rally look for now. If I paint the car gray to make it look like a V5 wagon then I will maybe buy a set of RS springs.

scoobsport98

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I've seen the STi kit, for like $100 or something crazy...
It looks sooo much seksier lowered... (IMHO), but, anyway, I like the choice of future color- If I paint mine, its gonna be a dark grey metallic.

OwlBoogie

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There are some hot OBSs around. ImprezaRSdriver has a 2000 Sedona OBS with a RA Spec C engine in it. I believe he has JDM seats in there too. Even the rear seats. Very rare here in the US. I wish I had those. I never liked the 1998 interior. And this is the second 98 OBS I've owned. haha.

dorifto88

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hotness supreme.

stg2lgcy00

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FYI I got a set of RS springs I could sell you for cheep / or trade for something. Lmk.

OwlBoogie

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Update. Installed a 2003 WRX headunit. My MP3 Deck was stolen.