So, after about 3 and a half years of owning the car, i decided its finally time to start a build thread since its now going through bigger changes. better late than never i guess.
Let's start off with what I had before. Bought a brand new 08 Impreza in May of 08. At this point, I was still fairly new to stick shift, so it was quite abused haha. Some things were attempted, but failed miserably.
I wanted to make it as fast as a wrx, but very quickly realized that without incredibly heavy investment, it was not going to happen. Besides, it was cheaper to buy a wrx than build one. Also easier to mod a wrx than an Impreza. So I started looking. Things picked up when I had developed a large oil leak. So much so, that I had to stop driving it completely. I was convinced at the time by my own twisted logic that it was for sure a head gasket leak. And so, I ended up buying my wrx. It was about a half a year later that I found out it was only a leaking oil pressure switch.
I purchased the car back in July 2011, from the original owner who was forced to sell due to "the wife". So, i got lucky and was able to pick it up at a fairly good price. Very first thing I did, was swap the wheels over from my Impreza. Less than 48 hours after i take ownership of the vehicle, i decided it was a good idea to take it on a road trip down to bc with my friends on our annual camping trip. it was there that i finally was able to get a good picture of the darn thing.
So, as time went on, i just started with small things. short shifter, swapped over the projectors from my impreza, rally armors, a few bushings here and there. The exhaust was the first mod that cost more than 200 bucks. picked up a cobb accessport, then finally got myself a lip that ive been wanting for a while. a good friend of mine who is also a member on here (exp_photo) decided to "hang out" a bit for some pictures of my car.
If you have seen him do rollers, he will quite literally hang outside the car to get the shot.
Over the next little bit, i bought a set of OZ racing wheels, replaced the chrome tail lights with the grey ones from an 06, lowered the car, installed engine mounts, and a pitchstop, a downpipe, and a ebcs. then paused for another while.
Last winter, i decided that the OZ racing wheels were just a bit too.....cheap. so i bought myself a brand new set of Gramlights 57Dr from invisions auto imports. around the same time, i decided that its a good idea to buy a up pipe, and crosspipe....and because the guy from invisions knew a good friend of mine, i bought a front strut bar too. as well as a single Bride seat. God i hate that guy sometimes. ever since i met Gerald, hes made me spend money i didnt know i had...
anyways. so, that leaves us with this past summer. ive spent a lot of time doing nothing more than small mods, and visual things. the car as of last summer looked like this. Pictures were taken courtesy of exp_photo during our annual camping trip with our friends.
After we got back from our trip, i decided its time to fix the hood scoop problem i have. its too darn shiny, and it gets a bit blinding at times. so i got the hood and roof wrapped by Derek from car pretty, thanks to danny (my_dad)
since the beginning of fall, i have been collecting parts, and planning for next summer, as i have very big plans for it. the appearance of the car will change drastically from last year. partially due to the flares that will be going on. partially because i bought another set of new wheels from Gerald at invisions. partially because i will be going even lower.
Parts still required...
But due to winter being here already, ive been forced to put on the winter wheels. kinda sucks but i guess ill have to deal with it till spring.
Current List of mods on the car
EngineCobb Accessport V2 - Custom tune by Airboy
Cobb EBCS
Moroso Oil pickup tube
Grimmspeed AOS
Grimmspeed LWCP
Turbo XS FMIC
Blouch Dominator 1.5 xtr 8cm
Perrin Short ram Intake
Perrin Turbo Inlet
Injector Dynamics 1000cc
DrivetrainTIC Shift Linkage Bushings
Cobb Short Shifter
Kartboy Front and rear Shifter Bushings
Group N Engine mounts
Agency Power Pitchstop
ExhaustPerrin catback Exhaust
Cobb Up Pipe
Cobb Downpipe
Injen Crosspipe
Steering and SuspensionWhiteline Steering Rack Bushings
JIC Magic Front Strut bar
Kartboy Front Endlinks
Airlift Suspension
Accuair Management system
Cusco Rear Strut Bar
Wheels and tiresProject Kics Conversion Spacers 11mm
Project Kics Leggdura Racing 2pc Lug Nuts
Bridgestone Potenza S-04 (265/35/18)
18x9.5 +22 Volk Racing ZE40
Interior and I.C.EProva O Steering Wheel
Pioneer Double-din Multimedia Headunit
JL audio C2 6.5" component fronts
Focal 5.25 Access coaxial rears
JL audio 10" subwoofer
JL audio 250 watt amp
Audio integrations subwoofer box
ATI triple gauge pod
Innovate Motorsports AFR
Defi Boost gauge
Defi Oil pressure gauge
Faux Alcantara shift boot and e-brake boot
Bride Stradia II
Takata Drift III Harness
ExteriorABW Fender Flares
APR cf Rear Diffuser
HT Autos Side Skirt Extensions
HT Autos Rear Aprons
Carbign Craft cf Lic Plate surround
06 Rear Tail lamps
Limited front lip
Racing Solutions Duckbill
Modified headlamps
Tagyourtires tire lettering