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Old 06-28-2012, 09:57 PM
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World Rally Blue fever and more!

This is my thread on my LGT, WRX and GC Chassis. I have been into Subarus for a long while. Here's a quick history of where I started.

The Legacy in beginning stages.
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It started out as a 2005 Legacy GT Limited wagon. It's 5 speed manual version with full leather interior. Pretty nice until WRB bug hit me again. Again is because WRB is what my past WRX wagon was.

Transition stage:
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Prepping primer stage for blocking down whole chassis.
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WRB Base and clear!!
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Remember: Always cut out quarter glass when doing anything like this, it is for cleaner overall results. If you don't you risk having a clearly visible line of color shift and clear coat being thin at cutoff where the molding sits.

Assembly stage! It's quite a task, everything was taken apart, prepped and painted. It's time to assemble the big lego set.
DAY 1 Progress! Everything is disconnected and must track all items and remember where things went in sequence!
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DAY 2! Power options are functional!


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WRB Sedan build! It's an automatic sedan. Why? I don't know? I never bought one before but a Type RA transmission will reside in it soon!!
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Multicolored 1993 LX sedan! Totally gutted now, front and rear windshields have been cut out and interior is little to none. All ready for a trip to bodyshop!!! This will be my second RHD build, stay tuned!
Humble beginnings:
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Transition stages:
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Current stage:
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-------------------------------------------------------------------PAST BUILDS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


This was my WRX wagon before in transition stages:
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This is how it looks currently today but in the hands of my good friend who is also on the forum.
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This was my previous PSM sedan:
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This was my previous RHD build: Full function 95 OBS that transformed from a multicolored beast to a pretty dope Pogi-wagon.
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Final Stage: Currently owned by my other friend in bay area.
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Previous Subaru coupe and sedan:
The 1998 black 2.5RS Coupe
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The L sedan build: From White to WRB!

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DAY 3: UPDATE!

List of items installed:
all Window Moldings
90% of Door trim pieces
both quarter glass
USDM Reverse tail lamp panel
front mesh Grille
all bumper clips and trim pieces
full interior trim panels and seats

Next: Off to detail shop to get tinted windows and deep cleaning!



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Modifications List as of current:

WRB paintwork
18" OZ Racing Superleggera wheels
Kouki JDM tail lamps
Kouki JDM LED reverse panel
Mesh front grille
JDM Aeroguards
SPT dual tip full 3" exhaust

Spares:
JDM side skirts
USDM reverse light panel

Next modifications:
Brembo Gran Turismo Big Brake Kit or Stoptech Big Brake Kit

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God, now when i see this all i can think about is the jdm s402 legacy wagons!!
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and this front end along with the rear bumper is just killer!

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I could see your love for Subaru's and WRB. Man that's a lot of Suby's you got there.
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When I find the JDM spec B bumper, I will upgrade. For now my current rendition of a Spec B wagon is pretty close! Took me 6 months to find the tail lights and reverse light panel!
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I usually just go to Sum's garage when I need parts...
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Same here. Been knowing sum for a long time now. Any questions I have for my subaru I usually ask him. Good luck with projects bro.
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Installed cleared out headlights, JDM Reverse lighting Panel
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This is how I did the WRX lip install:
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Distinction between Zenki and Kouki (JDM) lighting panels is the full silver line and the upgraded bright red LED and halogen lamp design.
Here's a picture of lighting function: Kouki model
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Daaaaaaaamn that's a lot of different subie's
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Picked up my WRX harness system and ECU today! Full speed ahead with body and paintwork followed by mechanical upgrades!

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Brembo Gran Turismo Big Brake Kit

Yes, I have both systems on hand!
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WRB Legacy wagon looks Like the Legacy STI over in Japan... My god, makes me want a Legacy wagon and do the same thing!!
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