SLW-SVT

The passenger side was a pain to get off with a heat gun and my fingers. Way easier once i got the eraser wheel for the driver side.

Getting the car ready for paint on Monday! http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/CjxoRvnTISvgxbZvLlzQ.jpg

Let me get my muffler installed and I'll report back on how much it takes to mate up to the usdm exhaust system.

Thanks, I cannot wait to get the GTb kit on and the car painted! Mine is BG/BK specific. Not sure about cross compatibility. Check out JDM Parts NW on Facebook. He has a few more jdm 2nd gen specific mufflers available. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I want to paint my engine bay so bad. Everything is looking great so far!

Zero / Sports muffler and Syms front strut bar came in along with a mint set of wood trim. On the passenger side of the car, I heated and peeled the two tone vinyl off by hand and it was a huge pain. Someone recommended getting an eraser wheel and that made everything soo much easier for the driver side. I still need to take off the passenger door trim and remove the old double sided tape but that will be easy now. I'm trying to figure out how to paint the car. My options are to keep the two tone but use a dark gray instead of brown or paint it all white and have a GTB clone. If I do all white my wheels will get refinished in Dark Gray and if I go two tone I'll probably refinish them in the color that they are now. http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/z0gVZ943Q2Wk3n1n3Pz6Dg.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/RW0sCg2TQwGfd3PKVUni9w.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/0iplB9W2QvenYPQbiPwiw.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/oekaG08Qz1ncLnAHling.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/qRHFHrSCQJAY5RUeA6cwA.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/DGC6Wkf8SkijbIL0Jt0DLQ.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/ov4TEOuYSFuyQPP96WVdg.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/4g8BaG7tQtSiBAF6G5Ukew.jpg

Wow thats awesome! I should be going to paint in the next two weeks. Been working on getting the car prepped for that.

Last piece of the puzzle! JDM GTB rear bumper. http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/bJBvSAw2SPCkLwJXK8MzJQ.jpg

I've been working on getting the car ready for paint. I worked out a deal with my painter where i would remove all the trim/ roof rack/ lights etc for a cheaper price. Got some red BBS caps and my first part for a turbo swap down the road. Also, i found a shop to restore my BBS wheels. still unsure about what color to use for my two tone but that will decide which color the wheels will end up being. http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/asszsgmlSxmVFhhOHReUoA.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/ZhzwlwGIRsiwITsaqZvMkg.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/HQ1C7loATt62OpDoJfKaA.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/9BmSYrEQSBWvq4g5lMzv8g.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/GMRFLCEZQ7OD1rXZMt2cQ.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/PLUNM1XaQ2GNdkNLpm4A5w.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/jTRPxlZNR0i2w7CNhu5WAg.jpg

it does seem pretty weak along with the plastic endlinks. These showed up the other day as well! http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/wcx8lklySOqHigRydzxg4g.jpg

Not sure what exactly happened but I ordered some suspension parts.. Whiteline rear sway bar, rear mounts and endlinks.. along with shiny new brakes. Also, installed a brand new oem steering wheel that my sister got me for Christmas. Havent decided what to do for the front swaybar yet. http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/YK1132YGTPSHQo5BBSTi2w.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/zDeL5J71S66yqkH7VaqwA.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/QJmSlB5ROypz9aOgSavZA.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/ytY0prazSYWJ2nZvoCnuaw.jpg

Now that I think about it, someone on facebook told me to go with 2002 WRX lines.

Cameroncamera, I want to get new caliper bolts. Will regular 2nd gen bolts work or do i need to find bolts specific to the 3rd gen/wrx?

Which model vehicle are you ordering the lines for? I've definitely been eyeballing the entire whiteline catalogue but I'm not in a hurry to do those mods. I just need to get the car painted and looking good first. Those tailights are one of my favorite mods:)

Ha thanks! I'm trying to make this one as close to brand new off the lot as possible. Here are some pre body kit and paint shots http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/t0dyyal4TFC6VzifH8goew.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/BZWQO1gvQquwV7cwF0eMpg.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/NQVZmQIpQean8mdZ11Wvog.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/mdTpVtAbSVSYUubdptJbLQ.jpg

I have Powerstops on my trucks and like them. The main reason for going this route is, like you said, the powdercoated calipers and the Zinc plated rotors that will keep the non braking surface looking good for a while. I went ahead and order them today. Hopefully they come with the brackets as pictured. I know the rears on both of my trucks didn't come with the brackets but the fronts did. We shall see. I need to go through this thread again to make sure i get the right ss brake lines though.

I think I'm about to do the powerstop route for my Outback. It appears that they come with powdercoated brackets although i cant find anything in the description stating that they do. Guess I'll order them and find out. 2002 WRX front- https://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Stop-KC2373-26/401642819247 2004 LGT rears- https://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Stop-KC3124-26/312330290958

Thanks guys. So I have acquired most of the GTB parts (Grille, front bumper, crash bar, fog lights and spats. Already have slim trim and skirts) this past weekend. I'm waiting on a rear bumper now as the jdm spats don't work with the outback rear bumper. I got some Tein Flex Z's for a 2004 STi or 2002-2007 WRX and installed them yesterday. Also, someone on Facebook gave me a working rear couple holder with no damage! This car has been parked in the garage since I got it while I'm getting it ready to drive back and forth to work. Here are the main things I' waiting on before putting insurance on it. 1. Paint the new parts and repaint the white. 2. Have the BBS wheels refinished 3. Change out brakes to something that are bigger and better than the stock setup 4. Install new timing belt http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_51ba.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_51a9.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_51ab.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_51c8.jpg

I have a painter lined up for when my GTB bumper comes in the mail. So far the parts I'm getting painted are the front and rear bumpers, jdm slim door trim, jdm skirts, jdm spats, jdm spoiler and new 1995 foldable mirrors. Maybe the door handles too. the spoiler is mocked up and the pinstripe removed. http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/KinQFk5JRVi8zoHTYnFpzg_1.jpg Also, got a Garage dog house roof brace http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/6jeQIFolTJ2IBnrzxJJ6aQ.jpg

I got a new radio that has android auto and carplay and a backup camera. After much thought, i decided to mount the camera inside the rear bumper. I installed a slim sub as well. http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/eebmkzgYR1CdNrZ3fJQzIw.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/5R2mUcr8RA2mFAbcFjmFgw.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/jzQ0iTSzSGy5hfvaxw981Q_1.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/CCdwiKPYSqqZdkcnfxV3YA.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/oUUj07uKTOqBbYeWoMR7ag_1.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/fullsizeoutput_2bf9_1.jpeg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/jeVzA7edRNiysS6rS4V97Q.jpg

need some coilovers bad http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/8qFsjkcjRAmfoVcDZovLw.jpg Much better http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/lYg67yhRRjxuXkp1hrPug.jpg

Got some brand new wiper arms. Installed the Pilot rear arm and replaced the rear window trim. Not sure what that spoiler is for? http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/FjcX601RgqLDmyBpSD0Vw.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/vdkBzpGTfWs0LGYOwdj5w.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/GBoaYjPPT22QdIcHpjJeMw.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/TkZWtT9DTuG0HAGo7HykBw.jpg

I got mine a couple of years ago off facebook for $400 but I'll need to spend at least $400 on restoring them

Love the work done to your car. What was the problem with the BBS wheels? I ask because i have a set for my outback that need to be restored (and the outback lowered).

My original Outback had been sitting for a year after i broke the timing belt. It has been stripped of all the upgrades and sent to the bone yard. This 1998 has been showing itself on Facebook Marketplace and i watched the price go from 2400 to 1900 over the course of a few weeks. I finally called him up and told him that I would come and buy it if he would take 1500. Went to look at it and wow, so much better shape than the old 97. No rust, relatively decent condition on the inside and the body was in great shape. I offered him $1400 after some haggling and drove it home. Had 214k on it. Mods so far: Exterior Paint- Ford Magnetic gray metalic Window tint 30% front, 5% rear and eyebrow New oem front wiper arms New Windshield Honda Pilot rear wiper arm All exterior lights are led JDM Projectors retrofitted with FXR 3.0 bi-xenon projectors JDM clear tails and garnish 2004 STI BBS wheels- Restored with Red caps JDM GTb side skirts JDM slim door molding JDM side marker lights JDM GTb front bumper and crash bar JDM GTb rear bumper JDM GTb projector fogs JDM OEM wing JDM OEM spats USDM 1995 manual folding mirrors Outback Limited smooth door handles Rays splined lug nuts New OEM front windows and guides Interior JDM 250T-B seats and door panels Outback Limited woodgrain trim New OEM carpet, headliner, rear hatch trim dyed black New OEM leather steering wheel Map lights now controlled by dome light switch/door open and led ProClips iPhone mount JDM ebrake surround Husky molded front floor liners USDM Rear cup holder Forester leather ebrake handle JDM OEM option console extension JDM shifter surround with pop up pocket WeatherTech rear floor liner Infiniti I30 auto dimming rear view mirror JDM lighted ignition ring Redline black leather console lid, ebrake and shifter boot Engine JDM Version 8 EJ207 with all new seals and headgaskets vf37 twinscroll turbo ARP head studs IAG 3mm phenolic spacers Aisen timing belt kit/water pump Beatrush air box/filter Beatrush accessories cover Zero Sports radiator shroud Zero Sports air diverter Zero Sports oil fill cap Zero Sports radiator cap and expansion tank cap Zero Sports air intake tube Weapon R polished washer/coolant reservoir Tomei 4" inlet pipe Perrin lightweight crank pulley 110 amp 3rd gen h6 alternator Transmission/Drivetrain JDM Version 7 STI non-dccd 6mt, cv axles, rear subframe, hubs R180 diff Kartboy outrigger bushings Kartboy short shifter/bushings Kartboy lockdown bolts Turn in concepts rear diff mount bushings Exhaust Stock jdm twin scroll EL headers and uppipe Tomioka Racing catless 3" downpipe Zero Sports midpipe Zero Sports muffler Karboy exhaust hanger bushings Suspension Tein Flex Z coilovers for a 2004 WRX STI or 2002-2007 WRX Zero/Sports front strut tower brace Zero/Sports rear strut brace Whiteline sway bar Endlinks Whiteline rear control arms Whiteline rear sway bar BSR19XXZ Whiteline front sway bar BSF19XZ Whiteline rear sway bar mounts Whiteline bump steer kit KCA313 End links and balljoints Whiteline Front Control arm- lower inner rear bushing KCA375 +.5 deg caster Whiteline Front Control arm- lower inner front bushing W51709A Whiteline trailing arm front and rear bushings Garage Dog house roof brace Brakes JDM STI Version 7 hubs and Brembos painted with new seals Brembo rotors/pads/dot 4 brake fluid StopTech SS brake lines for 2002 WRX Grimspeed master cylinder brace Steering Saab 9-2x steering rack Whiteline steering rack bushings Mevotech inner tie rods Whiteline bump steer outer tie rods Chase Bays power steering reservoir and full line kit Audio Sony Carplay/Android Auto radio Skar 6.5" components Skar 6.5" coaxial's Dual 10" subs Skar 1500W monoblock Boyo license plate camera The day I brought it home 9/21/18 Current Best mods: Brand new carpet: Limited Steering wheel, cluster surround, wiper/light controls Old school Alpine radio, JDM ebrake surround Ebay strut bar Leather seats! Serious detailing The old 97 when I brought it back from my inlaws house to strip it down. It really was a rust bucket http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/97%20Outback/PNPmSVcWQZSjwnOnLIydFw.jpg Thats it for now. Will be slowly working on this thing to get it fit for driving back and forth to work.