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Facts! As to the valve train noise comment, I too have noticed what I thought were loud lifters. Only difference is, you're on a fresh rebuild, and I'm on 175,000mi internals. Yikes!

I'm liking what I'm seeing! I haven't seen anyone else on here do a JDM/EDM, post-face lift, front end conversion - that is a mouthful. I also haven't looked too hard, but in all the years I've searched and read through this forum, you are the first I've seen to pull it off. I cannot wait for more pictures

That's the thing. That's something that is becoming more and more realized as people find the japanese auction sites. That is why JDM things are so expensive here. The parts get re-sold for far more than they are worth to get some sort of profit, let alone some of the money lost on shipping back.

Amazing write-up. I will be doing all bushing in the next coming weeks. I will definitely be using this for reference to verify I hit 'em all! Thank you!

If you can find the Rajins, or any other Enkei your interested in, on Oakos, I would suggest reaching out to them via a PM. They have a relationship with the forum and offer great pricing for wheels with a special discount to forum members. I just walked out the door with a set of RPF1's 18x8 +35 for $1015. Two gunmetal, two silver. Food for thought.

I concur with the comment on the painted section of the rear bumper adding to the aggressive look. And here I was thinking about experimenting and cutting it out. I guess it would be a "half bumper-cut." I need a new rear bumper anyway, as a family member backed into it some time ago. I just don't want to go JDM. I like the longer look of my USDM, and think it will go great with the Nengun "Liberal" style wing I'm about to purchase.

TTT! Bc Nonamedude really wants the lights

Man, the envy You are definitely living the dream. You have a pristine wagon, and an ST205 GT4?! I've been looking for an ST185 GT4 for the last two months to see what I could find. I'm not ready to own one yet, but having one at some point in my life would be equivalent to checking off a big bucket list item. '92 ST185 GT4 WRC or Carlos Sainz Edition would go onto the unobtainable dream car list.

Meanwhile, I ordered some RPF1s and they will be here Wednesday! 18x8 +35 5x100 all around. 2 in gunmetal (last two) and 2 in silver (will be getting powder coated). I'm stoked.

I might just have to get some dome LEDs now. I wasn't convinced bc I thought the color might be to cold for my liking, but that photo makes them look good.

Forgive me for inputting with just a little ole 2.5i, but perhaps someone can take something away from this. I am no suspension expert. I checked, and re-rechecked my research, spending hours trying to figure out the suspension set up I wanted for what is my daily driver. I like comfort too and while, my suspension set-up isn't uncomfortable (not* abruptly harsh, still subjective), it is no lush Lexus LS430 suspension. I am building my daily to enjoy the twisties when I can with it, and I'm willing to sacrifice a little more comfort for said twisties. I am running BC BR Coilovers w/ Swift springs 7K/8K (front/rear) set to 7-clicks from hard, and a Whiteline RSB set to soft. I have driven like this on mediocre roads for a couple thousand miles now. My car is streetable, functional, and comfortable enough. I will be playing around with the damping on softer settings over the next couple weeks to learn more about my setup. But I am extremely happy with it thus far. EDIT: not*

I've checked and re-checked your threads for a build thread. Nothing. I've been looking for pictures of your car and had trouble finding some. Glad you decided to make a thread. That wagon is sleek! Looking good Doc. Keep it up!

I had an Outback 3.0R and with LGT suspension and stock wheel. I didn't rub with that set up either.

I think Madrig said his was shorter than the Mach V wing. Or maybe he said it didn't flare up like his. I know it doesn't flare up as much, if any, as the Mach V wing. Just look at Kalien32's beautiful, blue carbon fiber wing Madrig made. The Mach V looks more like the Liberal Style spoiler: https://www.nengun.com/liberal/tailgate-spoiler I want one bad.

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Enkei RPF1 Wheel (18x8", 35mm, 5x100, Each) Gunmetal I need these in my life and cannot be the only one. Let's bring these back! Oakos needs to order a minimum of 40sets or something similar. Help spread this around the forums so we can get some more. I realize that Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen are the 3 manufactures with a significant line-up that offers 5x100 bolt pattern, so some of the forums below may not be as handy as others. https://forums.nasioc.com/ https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ https://legacygt.com/forums/? https://www.subaruoutback.org/ https://zilvia.net/f/? https://www.rx7club.com/ https://www.toyotanation.com/ https://www.oakos.com/ENK-3798808035GM.htm

In search of a full set of, or half set, of gunmetal grey Enkei RPF1s in the size of 18x8 5x100 et +35. The manufacture's part number is: 3798808035GM I would also seriously consider buying 3/4 of a set. Nothing less than two, however. Here is a link of exactly what I'm looking for: https://www.oakos.com/ENK-3798808035GM.htm I am also still looking for a full set of 18x8 OZ Racing Evo Chrono wheels - 5x100 et +35 with/without tires. I do not care the what the color is of the wheels. I only care that the dimensions are 18x8 +35 with a 5x100 lug pattern. These are the first generation OZ Racing Chrono wheels that I am looking for. If anyone can get me any other info they have on anyone they know who has them, or anyone they know who is selling them, that would be greatly appreciated. *Reference pictures below.*

Receiving parts in the mail is always so exciting. Well, open those jokers up. I wanna see 'em on the car. Don't tell me I have to wait till the weekend.

Yes, Cruisemobile has a good-lookin' wagon. Hard to find a pic of it today though. This image uploading information is great advice. Take it. It's a struggle going through some of the older threads for reference photos and coming short bc of some third party issue. Frustrating, rather.

If it's feasible, absolutely! I would do a few quick searches to see if the KCA399 kit can be used in conjunction with those control arms. I don't see why they wouldn't, it's Whiteline. However, I do not have any experience with those arms, so verifying would be in your best interest. I ended up finding some USED LGT rear upper control arms (UCA) with a KCA399 kit already installed, unknown mileage. Haven't had a chance to install them yet, and I haven't gotten my car aligned yet. I'm sure one of these nice gentlemen on this here forum have some alignment sheets you can look at, let alone better input on the KTA124 setup and/or KCA399. You could always just save some money and get the KCA399, install, see if it corrects your alignment, then bite the bullet on the KTA124 if you're not satisfied.

I didn't even consider the bulb layout. They are a bit different, so I see why I would have a different light coverage. I will try to get some pictures up next week for comparison. It is as you said though, "for how infrequently I'm backing up, it doesn't seem worth the trouble." I suppose I'm keeping my HP36s for now. Do keep the information coming and let us know your thoughts about the 35w erd bulb.

Although it hasn't significantly changed, your alignment came out worse than what you went in with. Yikes To address your original question. A bent control arm could totally cause the issue. Though I didn't need to tell you that. It is possible the control arm is bent just enough to change your alignment, but not enough to see with a quick glance. If the car has any accident history or off-terrain time, or any of the history with the rear control arms is foggy, I would suggest getting new control arms, and the Whiteline Camber Correction Kit (KCA399). It will help out with your cars natural camber and will bring it in to spec with out a problem. Perhaps a master tech or anyone with a Subaru Tech Manual could guide you to what the factory specs are, what is within tolerance, other ways to check for a bent control arm, etc.

Oh boy! I'm excited to follow this build. Off to a great start. Keep it up.

I never put in the effort to put mine up against a wall, so I never noticed the beam pattern. That is a little odd, the light pattern I mean. Are there any alternatives to LED reverse lights? As you said, LEDs are never ideal for reflector housings, although knowing that didn't really affect my decision to purchase what appear to be brighter lights (for reversing mind you).

I am a huge fan of my Whiteline RSB. It has instilled that much more confidence in my driving abilities with the car. I went from blown, floaty OEM suspension >> stiff, fresh coilovers (which eliminated ungodly amounts of body roll) >> a phat RSB set up (on soft mind you). I'm taking the same chicanes/sweepers that I wouldn't dare go over 55/60mph before, now at 75/80mph. I thought I had ordered Moog endlinks, but I did not. So I'll be getting those at some point. *All driving performed on a closed course. Do not attempt.*