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  1. @SoobyDoobyDoo Thanks! I honestly didn't know the S402 came with different ones either until they popped up on the auction one time a few months ago and I started looking into it. They should definitely move more air than the OEM 5 blade fans.

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    Little interesting fact though is the part numbers for these show that they were also used on USDM cars so they should be available state-side and new. I went with these because even after shipping they should net out cheaper.

    AC Fan & Motor Assembly # - 73310FG001

    S402 Radiator Fan Part #'s (It doesn't appear Subaru sells this as a whole assembly, but haven't spent a ton of time researching)

     - Fan # - 45121FG000

     - Shroud # - 45122FG001

     - Motor # - 45131FG001

     

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  2. @WRX USA Not yet, still in the exploratory stages and we're leaving the dash apart for when the control door arrives. I'm with you on the LHD/RHD specific ducting as I already had some pieces from the pic before I won the auction. Actually told them to throw out the whole center console and just ship the control door with the shifter surround ducting pieces to save some shipping costs. Haven't been able to track down a LHD version of the piece that sits directly under the cup holders. We're hoping the ducting that surrounds the shifter isn't off that much even though I already confirmed there are LHD/RHD versions through Subaru part #s.

    The biggest piece we're concerned about is getting the control door to work and I'm really hoping there isn't a difference between JDM & USDM hvac motors to where a JDM motor is required to make it work. Admittadly, your question just made me realize I haven't even looked at the USDM HVAC to see if there is a spot for the control door to mount. So fingers crossed on that one ha.

    If it comes down to just ducting issues our plan is to doing some custom flexible ducting or trim and plastic weld certain areas to compensate for the LHD/RHD differences. I'll still look for LHD pieces but my search efforts for the past 2 years has been fruitless.

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  3. Not today but over the weekend. Swapped out the bumper "vents" for an unpainted pair. Think I like the contrast better than the painted version and echos the sedan bumper. Also got the JDM cargo fan option wired up and working. This thing is sweet! Very quiet and moves a good amount of air. May have to hotbox the wagon one time to see just how much and how quickly it moves air.

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    Also bought some more parts over the weekend....there was an S402 getting parted on the auctions so I snagged a couple items. The Euro console style shift boot trim in gunmetal, McIntosh double-din panel (piano black), S402 radiator/AC condenser fans (S blades), and the part I'm most excited for.....HVAC control door for the rear console heater option. This piece has been on my list for a long time.

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  4. Alright, have to report back with a correction. I was misinformed on the footwell lights. The blue bulbs are soldered in and the white incandescent bulbs are the ones that can be easily replaced. Got a little hands on with it at the shop. Putting in the red LEDs makes an interesting light but I may cut the blue bulb connector to just run white lights only or maybe work up the muster to try and solder in a different color bulb, but that's not a priority at the moment.

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  5. @SoobyDoobyDoo Here's a visual for reference. I can't remember where exactly off the top of my head but they tap in so they also illuminate with your courtesy lights when you open the doors.

    @Fenrir1 The LED bulbs can be changed without soldering if you're interested in changing up the color. I'm doing red on my set to match the rest of the interior. Always found it funky that they did did the red and blue interior light combo.

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  6. Couple items for sale. Prices are OBO and include PayPal fee but not shipping. 

    McIntosh Subwoofer Trim - $OLD

         - JDM McIntosh subwoofer trim piece. Great condition, no broken tabs/mounts and fits great. Meant for an 8" sub, will need to trim your rear cargo piece as pictured in order to install. 

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    SpecB Shifter Surround w/ red stitch boot - $125

         - SpecB 6 spd shifter surround. SpecB badge was removed and trim has been wrapped black to match the JDM double din. Shift boot is Nappa leather with red stitching (1" shorter than OEM) from Redline Goods. Great condition, no broken tabs or mounting points. Selling because I've switched to the Euro console.

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  7. Yea, that's one thing I've always debated about but always end up preferring the waist spoiler. I think the misalignment of the lights would bother me more if the car wasn't white. Also always liked how the waist spoiler aligns with and accentuates the body line on the rear quarters flowing around the rear and connecting them. It's that subtle little detail that mostly goes unnoticed that makes me like it all the more.

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  8. 4 hours ago, xt2005bonbon said:

     

    Hang on a second here: are you saying that the NA dash is different than a GT/XT dash?

    Potentially, I may have misspoke. There are 2 different parts numbers 66049AG300 & 66049AG310, and it's hard to make sense of. I'm pretty sure every dash color is black and its just the lower pieces that have the color variance but could be wrong. Below are the fitment charts for both part #'s from Subaru Parts Plus. Haven't taken the time to cross check other sites. It does seem its not simply a NA vs GT/XT difference.

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  9. @310Z My typical go to for tint is. 50% windshield & sun/moonroof - 20% front windows, 15% everything else. I typically upgrade the reverse lights to the brightest I can find to offset some lost night visibility but it's not bad. IMO the 15% also helps dramatically if you ever have a moron behind you with their brights on.

    Edit: I'll add that I only go with ceramic tint as well for the IR reduction.

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  10. Yep, that damn sticky dash. I thought I got lucky on mine but it started creeping in while it was in the shop for all of 2020/2021. Too late to take advantage of the recall and no goodwill gestures from Subaru :(. Taking care of it now though along with new gauge cluster lens and replacing 2 of the 3 hvac actuators since there's no better time. @xt2005bonbon I have the same fear of it creeping back but decided if it does then I'll go the custom upholstery route.

    @seanyb505 Dashes should still be available, I ordered mine from the dealer about 3 weeks ago. Apparently I had ordered the wrong dash after VIN verification (thought all 05-09s were the same except for color) and they reached out to verify and made sure it was the correct one. Picked it up at the dealer 2 days later. Guess I ordered a 2.5i dash instead of a GT by mistake and they were nice enough to discount the GT dash to the base dash price.

    Itching to get everything back together. New dash, new lens, Euro console w/ red LEDs, and Madrig's CF kick panels for it, and OEM gunmetal trim pieces.

    I don't know what the hell happened to my cluster lens. Looking at it reminds of the scene from The Other Guys where Will Ferrell's Prius gets stolen and they find it after a bunch of homeless people had an orgy in it.

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