Bought me a 3.0R (Lots of Custom Goodies, Flared, EVO X Calipers etc...)

[Dead Mr.]

I'm gonna be 32 in Aug... haha Like what you like; who gives a shit. You're not gonna see me cosplaying or anything crazy, but I still enjoy a good anime from time to time lol. Plus my art is going into more car portraits with anime vibe which is a nice niche to sit in I think.

 

I just glanced through a few of my old build threads kinda sad that they have sorta been lost to the Internets to die in archives. I thought about reviving some of them, but meh lol. They are fun to glance through to see where I have come from and how much I've grown over the years. I need to get them added to my website soon.

[Dead Mr.]

Mini Update:

 

She Runs! Runs well too the throttle response is amazing. However, its not on the intake I built. In order to run it the MAF will need to be tuned as its letting more air past it then the original design so car isn't running properly. I have the original intake on it for now to get it aligned and then driven down to my guy to get tuned. We will swap the new intake on there. If it doesn't work then I will just do a redesign on new intake to work and tune it on the original. I don't see how tuning it will be much of an issue since they do this for those "Big MAF" types of intakes all the time.

 

Johann

[Dead Mr.]

Mini Update:

 

Made a temp intake that will hold the car over till I fab another dual inlet one after my buddy buys the car. It needs an airbox style so the MAF has a longer run at the flow but I took it for its first test drive on the new mani and the results are profound. Throttle response was amazing even with a slight leak on the TB. I fixed that with some DYI gasket material and some RTV so I will check it again tonight to make sure it sealed and tomorrow she gets aligned. Once aligned she can head down to Tacoma to get tuned. No check engine lights yet so that's a good sign but I'm still going to have the Fuel Ratios checked before I sign her over to my buddy. I'm trying to see my buddy will let her go on the dyno for a pull or 2 so I can get numbers but if it doesn't need it then I will just take a few flyby and in take vids of her for you all.

 

I spent most of the weekend fitting up the new front end to my donor MR2 so if you want to check that out pop over to my other build thread.

 

Johann

[leoh88]

I'm no expert on intake manifolds but wouldn't some air restrictors work on reducing the volume of air before the inlet so the MAF doesn't have problems? Or are you planning on using a larger aftermarket sensor?

[Dead Mr.]

Because the MAF is right at the merge point its letting more air past it then the sensor is calibrated for so the car is running lean. MAF cars are really finicky imo I hate them. It needs a longer strait run and a slight restrictor so it matches the calibration its used to. I will make an air box rather then a merge and have a longer run before it gets to the MAF and that should fix it. At least the run the dual filter style intake. I made a temp single filter intake but I moved the battery for a reason. I was trying to get the car tuned this week but might not happen so i might take a stab at redoing the intake this weekend if i dont spend it all on the MR2

[Dead Mr.]

Mini Update: She is getting tuned today. Minor stuff to get her running good. After that is cleaning and detail and a photoshoot. Pics soon.

 

Johann

[SneakyGT]

I'm excited! Can't wait to see the numbers. I wonder if we'll be lucky enough to get a nice sound clip

[Dead Mr.]

We didn't put her on the dyno we did a road tune. Car is sold but my buddy is having some issues with it... Ran fine for me for like 2 months and he gets it and 2 days after signing the papers it acts up so I'm heading over today to have a gander at it. He swapped the stock manifold back on it to see if maybe mine is causing an issue since the MAF is too far from the TB with that temp intake I made so it kinda sluggish on initial throttle from a stop and now it wont idle so he did something funky and I need to find it oh joy.

 

For the first time in 12 years I do not own a Subaru. Got a 04 Mazda 6 Wagon and yes she is going to get pretties (mild) but its not even worth posting here so I guess I will update my MR2 thread and this one will die.

 

I will try and get a sound clip for you once I sort out what he did wrong to make it not run.

 

I'm sure I will still be around though trying to hustle art and flares. I'm thinking about making some suspension components for the Legos given that I have a TIG now and I need an excuse to weld things lol.

 

If you guys got any ideas for making cool shit other then exhaust and dumb stuff that you can just buy for less let me know.

 

I looking into making:

 

Adjustable front control arms with built in roll centers

Adjustable Rear Trailing arms

Adjustable Rear Control arms and Tie Rods

Adjustable Rear Trailing arm mounts (Like what I made for this car)

5x100 to 5x114.3 Conversion

EVO X and 8 BBKs Front and Rear

 

I got a list for the MR2 as well and maybe my new Mazda but I kind of doubt there is a market for cool Mazda shit lol.

 

Anyways give me a shout if you got idea or you want flares or a cool drawing of your whips. Other then that I guess I will see ya all around.

 

Later

Johann

[BoozeRS05]

That's too bad to see the thread won't be getting more updates. Big fan of your projects.

 

 

I like the idea of rear adjustable arms. I'm losing adjustability in the rear due to rusting of the OE hardware, and will be needing new hardware soon. Can't imagine I'm the only one.

[Tsubo_G]

This.....car.....is....amazing. im so jealous

[rapture]

Id love to see what you would come up with for a custom legacy brush guard type of front grill bumper type thing

Maybe one that would work with fmic or just crazy custom style

[Dead Mr.]

I could make one that housed a FMIC easy. MADMAX style parts are easy to design and make cuz its all hard edges and function. Best bet would be to use an FMIC that was the right size volume wise but was mass produced so that if you munch it doing something manly you could just buy another.

 

I did a mini attempt on the Lego I had before I bought the 3.0r. I sold the car to my buddy this is the only pic I have of them together.

 

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000029F_zps1fkdknyv.jpg

 

This is the new ride. My Lego went to a good home my buddy loves it but for now I'm out of the Subaru game and yes... It was stock when I got it lol..

 

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Mazda%206/0FD7590A-B21D-4C14-8B80-0F83D72E4610_zpsuoe745wf.jpg

 

I'm still working on the MR2 but I haven't been posting it anywhere cuz I don't think anyone cares lol

 

**Update that thread was removed from here so I guess I was right haha**

 

I pop in here from time to time cuz I still get people asking about flares and I still sell them but ya I didn't realize people look at this thread either anymore haha.

 

Cheers

Johann

Edited October 20, 2016 by Dead Mr.

[JSaladino]

We've loved watching your build threads over the years man, and I was really enjoying the MR2 thread... didn't realize it had been removed, just thought it had been a while since you'd had an update. Either way, can't wait to see your next crazy build! Your work is truly an inspiration to us all.

[coppertone]

I look at it and admire your progression from your cars to your art. I would like to know if you have a website as to have you make an Anime for my 15 year old daughter. She would lose her mind if that were to happen.

[Dead Mr.]

I have a website that's sort of polished but it needs work.

 

www.deadmrdesigns.com

 

I want to buy a touch and go site like and ecommerce or something and then add all my builds, resume, misc. crap, as well as my art with a shopping cart for prints. I have prints of all my art from the last con I attended so if you would like some of the drawings I have already finished, I can send you pics of what I have she could pick if she likes. If she wanted something drawn just for her like a portrait, or her favorite character pm me. I was going to do my friends brother as if he was a character in Sword Art Online and surround him with the known characters from the anime, but we haven’t started it yet. I have done a few commissions where I have taken Original Characters people have created for a manga they are writing, and drawn them my way so they could use it as a cover or just a better visualization of their ideas because they did not think they had the skills to accurately portray them.

 

I have the MR2 build going slowly because I am building an STi for a buddy at the moment and it’s looking sexy. It’s basically a swap/ bolt-on project, but we completely restored it from a bare unibody up with custom paint as if it was done from the factory but with more care. I'll post a lil pic montage then it’s done here if you like.

 

I'm going to be finishing up a small series of concept drawings of the MR2 soon. As far as actual work the front end RX7 conversion is going well. The modified suspension is designed and I have my parts list but my desire to go to NZ is still strong, and I would be taking the MR2 with me and from what I am seeing about their import laws if I were to do that the car should be RHD because it will be way easier.

 

I have been looking over the MR2 forums for how-to on that project and most of them swap EVERYTHING and I find that to be redundant if you know how to modify parts/ wiring so I think I’m going to take that on. Since the entire front end of the car from the firewall forward is going to be modified including relocation of the steering rack 5” forward to retain the original location in relation to the stock knuckle design or…. I flip the one I have so the steering output is on the right side and since I’m making new knuckles from scratch anyways to house the EVO X wheel bearings and brakes, I change them so the steering links mounts to the rear rather than the front which should allow me to retain the stock mounting and reverse the steering so the wheels still turn with the steering wheel correctly… This MR2 project is going to test my abilities to the max as 80% will be totally custom. It will be my greatest build (that is if I pull it off lol)

 

I have a new idea I came up for the hatch is truly one of a kind and will completely change the look of the car, and though the engine swap I’m going with has been done before you can bet, the intake manifold and exhaust will be of my own design as well as the wiring, and presentation of the engine in the bay haha.

 

I’m just going over the logistics of the plan and budget so I know what to order and when and how I’m going to go about it. I have been designing/ planning this build for almost 2 years. I have never taken this much consideration in planning a car, but that’s because I have never done this much custom work to a single car before and that’s including the Celaru lol

 

In either case once I get my site up and running the way I want, that build (and all my others) will be posted there since it doesn’t seem to be allowed here. I’d post on the MR2 site and I started but I really dislike the mentality of the members there. I don’t want people to try telling me I can’t do this or that it bugs me cuz I can, but one member there in particular really irritates me because he thinks he knows everything there is to know about everything. A desktop hero if you will.

 

Anyways, other than that I don't really know how to keep this thread alive since the Lego is gone unless you want me to post the MR2 and other crap this can just turn into a standing account of my goings on.... The sounds really conceded… lol ya…

 

Catch ya all later.

Johann

[stevenva]

Good thread.

Speaking for myself, I'm thinking ecu tuning is next to learn.

That looked expensive.

[stevenva]

Good thread.

Speaking for myself, I'm thinking ecu tuning is next to learn.

That looked expensive.

[Wasted Potential]

Don't mean to be a pest, but any updates on the wonderful work?

[98legwag]

Don't mean to be a pest, but any updates on the wonderful work?

 

If I am not mistaken, he sold the car a while ago.

[Dead Mr.]

Yes this car was sold back in August of last year. I had a Mazda 6 Wagon for a time and now I have a 2002 WRX and a 2006 Baja Turbo.

 

Since neither of my cars is a Legacy I do not frequent this place anymore. For those insterested I sold the Legacy to a Buddy. Who then ran the car 4qts low and fried the EZ36. He has since swapped the wheels to less fitted stance, raised the car and put the an original EZ30R back in. I dare say is nothing special anymore. However I am planning an EZ30R swap in my WRX and am currently planning the logistics of that plan out.

 

Here are some pics of my 2 current projects. The WRX is Wide and flashy which hasnt been my M.O. for some time but I uses this car to promote the shop I work for. The Baja is going the other way. Lifted and I will do some graphics on it but to promote my Art rather then the shop.

 

WRX:

 

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Mobile%20Uploads/3019A432-FEC4-4778-B762-1914B38E584E_zpsiakscx1y.jpg

 

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/BIGNW%2012_zpsjjza5ign.jpg

 

Baja:

 

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Baja%20Progress%2002_zpsgczj5qks.jpg

 

Anyways thats what I am up to. I miss my Legacys, but I am pretty happy with the 2 I have now haha.

Edited December 29, 2017 by Dead Mr.

[Zac88]

What size nutserts and bolts did you use for the flares?

[akarras5]

good looking car

[rharripersad]

So I made some more progress this weekend. Trying to get this thing buttoned up so I can work on some other crap I have going on. Started by redoing the EGR pipe to mate up with the new location of the valve.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/D3C128AF-6002-4F30-BEC6-617876406425_zpsp8vthnma.jpg

Then I cleaned everything up and got the inside painted.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/5069C3CC-3318-4B65-95E5-E26FD6763CD6_zpsju99f7fe.jpg

After that was dry I could finally install the velocity stacks for the last time.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/031273D8-DE75-4568-8727-5071CEDFEE81_zps61syk6ww.jpg

Also last week I forgot to take pics but I made a cover for the back of the manifold to cover the throttle body.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/8CBB7167-2EE4-4AD7-9F89-FEBB836A86D7_zpsettnxbch.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/82EB0DE0-0477-4128-B181-05D976BE957A_zpsdohxkwa6.jpg

And to finish out my weekend I painted the underside of the lexan flange and welded it to the top finally sealing the manifold for good. Last was to install it one last time to check fitment before I paint it. Intake isn’t actually attached since the TB wasn’t installed for these pics but you get the idea.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/7291E78A-069D-4A9A-AAE5-4B50AEEB98B9_zps3qtckpn3.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/610DB8AF-D4C1-4367-995D-ABA8CF04886B_zpso9ipvfnu.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/55A72CD0-CB3D-46C2-9FDC-1C3FF85D31E3_zpseix2ubtf.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/9485D80C-F8C2-43ED-9696-E5246152F77D_zpscgnxgr9a.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/AA3B224A-7BA9-4D5D-BC6C-5DBD6F8AFCA4_zpsssjnknfy.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/B673E5AE-1B9D-4BD4-A117-3F7472B42740_zpsn1h9b6zy.jpg

Anyways thats pretty much all i got for this week. I will be trying to paint and finish this thing up this weekend but I have to draw up and get the lexan cut so I can drill and tap the flange. Taping the harness and just a few other things and we will see if all this effort to make it have all the stuff the stock had so it will run without issue. I think the MAF location could cause me some issues similar to cars that have Big MAF pipes installed without tuning but it should be enough to get it tuned.

 

Johann

 

what hood struts are those?

[NegroRotary]

Hello all, I have a 2011 Legacy manual tranny, i know the 3.6 came for that engine, so swapping would be straight forward i think, Maybe use the 3.6 ECU and engine harness, i heard that the check engine light will be on cause there is not a automatic if i use the 3.6 ECU. anyone have done this?