RWD SR20/95' Impreza L
03-18-2011, 11:33 AM
#46
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Update #5:
This is where the car stands as of today (3/18/11)
Ok so...basically why things have been going so slow lately is because i got laid off. So this is where the car stands. We started the body work and all paint supplies will be ordered next week. Also I started on the interior. Electrical was another thing that was started. We decided to mount the fuse box and computer directly behind the switch panel.
Im also working on making an S13 subframe work for my rearend issues, and making all s14 suspension components work for the front to help with the steering angle. Basically when finished this will be a GC body on a S-Chassis. Cross your fingers folks
This is where the car stands as of today (3/18/11)
Ok so...basically why things have been going so slow lately is because i got laid off. So this is where the car stands. We started the body work and all paint supplies will be ordered next week. Also I started on the interior. Electrical was another thing that was started. We decided to mount the fuse box and computer directly behind the switch panel.
Im also working on making an S13 subframe work for my rearend issues, and making all s14 suspension components work for the front to help with the steering angle. Basically when finished this will be a GC body on a S-Chassis. Cross your fingers folks
Last edited by RiSky; 01-12-2012 at 09:35 PM.
03-26-2011, 04:00 PM
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slower process now that i got laid off...but yeah. We havent got to the S13 rear subframe yet but will be soon. Also i got all my 5 lug and suspension arms for the front. Another thing i'm mocking up is S13 front and rear coilovers. I ran into an issue with the motor as well. The rings are going out. So the motor is getting pulled yet again for a full rebuild (shouldnt take long) and when it gets dropped back in it will be all clean and shiny haha. I'm shooting for summer for the car to be complete and driving.
03-26-2011, 04:08 PM
#49
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: DFW, Texas
Posts: 5
Car Info: 96' L sedan/ 96' Wagon
slower process now that i got laid off...but yeah. We havent got to the S13 rear subframe yet but will be soon. Also i got all my 5 lug and suspension arms for the front. Another thing i'm mocking up is S13 front and rear coilovers. I ran into an issue with the motor as well. The rings are going out. So the motor is getting pulled yet again for a full rebuild (shouldnt take long) and when it gets dropped back in it will be all clean and shiny haha. I'm shooting for summer for the car to be complete and driving.
03-27-2011, 10:45 AM
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04-05-2011, 08:09 PM
#51
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Update #6:
This is where the car stands as of today (4/05/11)
So the past 2 weeks or so we have been focusing on the body work that was needed and also was thinking of an appropriate yet different color to throw on this car. I didnt want it to be too flashy. I just wanted a nice looking car. We eliminated the door body trim and filled the holes as well as made the trunk badgeless. I also did a bit of shaving on the front fenders. Anyone who is familiar with B-Magic fenders knows it has that inside lip...well since my stance is a lot wider than most GC's I cut out that lip (pictured). Also the center of the front bumper was cut out to fit the FMIC. Wiring will continue now that the car is painted. I should be posting the first start up video very soon. Enjoy.
I had to shave down the inner lips of the front fenders so they would scrape as bad. Also the front license plate holder and some other things on the bumper had to be cut to fit the front mount:
Moved into the booth right before paint:
After 12 1/2hrs being in the booth:
[IMG]https://i.imgur.com/5PCezl.jpg[/IMG]
^^^Finished product. Went with a metallic forest green color. What we had was several different shades of green then mixed them all in one can and came out with this. The pictures dont do the paint justice. Once this is buffed out and i get a better photographer (other than myself) then you will see the true color.
This is where the car stands as of today (4/05/11)
So the past 2 weeks or so we have been focusing on the body work that was needed and also was thinking of an appropriate yet different color to throw on this car. I didnt want it to be too flashy. I just wanted a nice looking car. We eliminated the door body trim and filled the holes as well as made the trunk badgeless. I also did a bit of shaving on the front fenders. Anyone who is familiar with B-Magic fenders knows it has that inside lip...well since my stance is a lot wider than most GC's I cut out that lip (pictured). Also the center of the front bumper was cut out to fit the FMIC. Wiring will continue now that the car is painted. I should be posting the first start up video very soon. Enjoy.
I had to shave down the inner lips of the front fenders so they would scrape as bad. Also the front license plate holder and some other things on the bumper had to be cut to fit the front mount:
Moved into the booth right before paint:
After 12 1/2hrs being in the booth:
[IMG]https://i.imgur.com/5PCezl.jpg[/IMG
^^^Finished product. Went with a metallic forest green color. What we had was several different shades of green then mixed them all in one can and came out with this. The pictures dont do the paint justice. Once this is buffed out and i get a better photographer (other than myself) then you will see the true color.
Last edited by RiSky; 01-12-2012 at 09:44 PM.
09-10-2011, 01:57 PM
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Update #7:
This is where the car stands as of today (9/10/11)
It has been a long journey...now i know you guys are still asking (is it running?)...to answer your question...not officially haha. wiring is 100% done and engine cranks. the only reason i haven't started it is because i dont want to make the intercooler piping before we make the crossmember. The car is about to go out to Cortex Racing at Infineon Raceway to begin the tubular crossmember and custom bump-steer rods. Then you will see the car work/drive, but since paint i have managed to put the turbo setup on, order 06 STI hubs/brakes so i could eliminate the hub adapters, and also pick up a some 500 Series Fortune-Auto Coilovers. Be patient you guys. She is making steady progress. Now on for the pictures...
Turbo Manifold & Tial 44MVR Compliments to Neukin Motorsports:
I also received my brake kit from Eagle Japan and my coilovers from Fortune-Auto:
Before:
After:
Thank you to all subscribers! My sincere apologies for lack of updates lately. Stay tuned for crossmember project. Thank you
This is where the car stands as of today (9/10/11)
It has been a long journey...now i know you guys are still asking (is it running?)...to answer your question...not officially haha. wiring is 100% done and engine cranks. the only reason i haven't started it is because i dont want to make the intercooler piping before we make the crossmember. The car is about to go out to Cortex Racing at Infineon Raceway to begin the tubular crossmember and custom bump-steer rods. Then you will see the car work/drive, but since paint i have managed to put the turbo setup on, order 06 STI hubs/brakes so i could eliminate the hub adapters, and also pick up a some 500 Series Fortune-Auto Coilovers. Be patient you guys. She is making steady progress. Now on for the pictures...
Turbo Manifold & Tial 44MVR Compliments to Neukin Motorsports:
I also received my brake kit from Eagle Japan and my coilovers from Fortune-Auto:
Before:
After:
Thank you to all subscribers! My sincere apologies for lack of updates lately. Stay tuned for crossmember project. Thank you
Last edited by RiSky; 01-13-2012 at 08:03 PM.
