AutoXCivic Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 It's come to the point I think I should start chronicling my new automotive journey. So let me introduce you to the great white whale: How it sits now. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0002_zpsjbfearn7.jpg Plans for this weekend: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0084_zpsi7l2gf1o.jpg So far I'm enjoying the Subaru world. As big as the car is, even with the shot suspension, it handles pretty well. After this weekend, and some time in the shop it should handle much better. Other parts sitting in my living room are: JDM spats (from a wagon I guess but not a problem to fit from what I understand). They need some serious clean up, I have some paint and stripper shipping to me to take care of that. JDM power folding mirrors, funny I hate wiring ... a lot, but I'm kind of excited about these. Custom leather accents from Redline Goods - these will also being going in this weekend. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0085_zpsrw1an2s6.jpg A new drivers seat - it's dirty AF but in way better condition than the one that is currently in the car ... and hopefully has a working heating element. 2007 STi roof spoiler, I know a lot of people don't like it but I did some test fitting and I think it looks pretty good. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0015_zpsmilnf35c.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0016_zpsbtty0shu.jpg Currently completed projects: mild interior conversion and JDM double DIN install. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0059_zpsn5vn15bj.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/d23e4dff-89db-4b62-95c6-e9ee1a75294b_zpscxkrozrz.jpg Yeah it's a bit messy (also on the to do list). I like the black panels as a little subtle accent of the center. A few custom touches I added. Armrest: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0057_zpsqragkeqx.jpg Ashtray: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/cf4e68b1-d89a-4059-8d6f-064e792bacef_zpsjydj9rf5.jpg Overall I'm very pleased with how this turned out. After 7 hours of kids and back and forth between the house and the car for tools, and filing and hacking. It's in, it works, and I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_c Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hey I like that roof spoiler. I'm interested to see the final install. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoXCivic Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hey I like that roof spoiler. I'm interested to see the final install. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk I'm scurred to drill into my car. But I found a solid walkthrough ... it just happens to be in a different language ... but with the power of google translate I got the gist of it. There will be plenty of pictures once I get clear plan in my head and get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoXCivic Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Also ... holy shit expensive suspension comes with instructions: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0074_zpsfr4ggin3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battelready Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I'm scurred to drill into my car. But I found a solid walkthrough ... it just happens to be in a different language ... but with the power of google translate I got the gist of it. There will be plenty of pictures once I get clear plan in my head and get it done. Why not use 3m mounting tape. Stuff never comes off without alot of force. I bought an auto be more involved in my uninvolvedness . 200k+ Club If you can't blind them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit. My high mileage turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipman Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I have seen very few legacys pull off the STi window vane, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoXCivic Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Why not use 3m mounting tape. Stuff never comes off without alot of force. Peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoXCivic Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Fun times this weekend. Got the ohlins installed. Some pics of the night before: Awww they sent me stickers: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0088_zpshiyyhgox.jpg The packaging is really top notch. These are the springs from Ohlins, this box also had the upper mounts and perches for the shocks. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0089_zpsqs7k22ug.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0090_zpsdvx2rn06.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0091_zps7d5iubbn.jpg But I'm using these: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0095_zpstvhrbxoq.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0096_zpspbvfwjog.jpg Dust boots, and shocks in this box, very nicely packaged as well. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0097_zpswyyeoztd.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0098_zpsfeboh7cr.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0100_zps3coxa3i6.jpg Getting ready for assembly. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0101_zps4zyvn4ru.jpg Boots had to be trimmed. In retrospect, I think they may call for a little too much to be taken off. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0102_zpsxluqydnp.jpg Preloaded and assembled according to Ohlins reccomendations: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0105_zps1popkkr7.jpg Fronts are inverted: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0107_zpsqem3afqg.jpg All ready to go: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0109_zpsaztxubpx.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0112_zpsjynxjtus.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoXCivic Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Now to do work: As it sat when I was getting ready: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0113_zps5dzlkoas.jpg Old and busted: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0115_zpsmxnqyugi.jpg New hotness: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0116_zpsby3kuwls.jpg And a side by side comparison: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0117_zpspcvsoogf.jpg It has brackets for all of the lines ... honestly never seen that before ... no zip ties needed: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0118_zpsgfvklggn.jpg So pretty: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0119_zpsxbdgdid5.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0120_zps1fykp44m.jpg I swear they raised the car though, maybe because my fronts were just barely this side of blown: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0121_zpsz3svze76.jpg On to the rears Side note WTF subaru ... what did you change mid model that I get bolts torqued to 118 ft-lbs but post 2007 it's only 46 ... I hate you so much: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/ec5b9a11-bd78-4b18-b92d-0d1bd71e4241_zpsultvnfkb.jpg This stuff is my best friend ... mostly because it wasn't for whoever had this car last. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0123_zpssdrkxtcx.jpg #%(&* you and your 118 ft-lbs ... dear lord that was in an awkward spot for getting it loose and torquing it down ... got it done though: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0124_zpshzshqtmx.jpg Rear ride height ... didn't get a before picture, because I was in the zone a bit. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0125_zpsu23movu4.jpg Say hello to my little friends ... not having folding rear seats made getting to those mounts a bit of a stretch. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0126_zpsqcqas0a6.jpg Especially the rear ones. Pretty straight forward installation though. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/AutoXCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0127_zpsrsiyeb5s.jpg No impressions of them just yet. My power steering is giving me grief so no spirited driving until after I get it back from the shop. It's going in on Monday for some general maintenance and refreshing. I did drive the car around the block and it feels pretty solid, but was making a weird noise (separate thread on that). We'll see what's going on with it next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Books Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Really interested in where this build goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoXCivic Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Plan is for it to be the ultimate touring car, which will be perfectly comfortable at my local autocross events. I have some plans for cosmetic upgrades to make it a little unique, since the last stock looking car I had went missing. Depending on how it feels after the rest of the suspension overhaul, it may or may not get sway bars. Performance wise I'll be shooting for about 300 awhp, and will eventually be swapping in a six speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Nice to see your project get going. Looks like you chose the right suspension! LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dre617 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Why use the Eibach springs and not the Ohlins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoXCivic Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Why use the Eibach springs and not the Ohlins? I wanted stiffer rates than Ohlins offered off the shelf. On that note I can't say enough good things about the customer service and responsiveness of the people at Performance Shock in Sonoma. It was amazing to work with them and they were always quick to respond to my inquiries. Would definitely reccommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCASEYS Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Looking good I donated to LegacyGT.com which allows me to have this nifty signature. If anything SCASEYS posts ever becomes a sticky i'm gonna light this whole place on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Sweet choice of coilover! sub'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garurumon Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 **** that suspension is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoXCivic Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 I went the cheap route on a few things with my civic when I was building it ... those turned out to be things that got replaced with good parts later. Not falling into the same trap with this build. Got a plan and going to try to stick to it. Not going to forgo quality to get something done quickly. I'll post a comprehensive review of the suspension when I get the car back. Although there will be a few other variables since I have a complete overhaul/refresh of a lot of the other suspension components being done. Pretty much everything except the sway bars is going to be minty fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con.Harr91 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I'm very curious about those coilovers. I spoke to the Ohlins guys last year at SEMA about getting a set and I'm still no completely sold, as they're about a grand more than Racecomps. '03 Forester X 5mt - Engine Seized at 262k miles. '05 LGT Wagon 6mt -MotoIQ.com Project Vehicle '13 VW Touareg TDI - Daily Torque Monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoXCivic Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 Car should be back in my hands may Monday. Shop found some other things while doing the work I took it in for, so it's taking a bit longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 ... some other things Anything interesting? We must know all teh maintenances! LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoXCivic Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 Anything interesting? We must know all teh maintenances! Well the original "all the things" was: Full engine reseal Timing belt/water pump New oil pickup (moroso I believe) Super Pro ALK Witeline rear arm kit - and tie rod/bump steer correction kit Corner balance Figure out what I fucked up with the shocks on install ... and correct the ride height Fix leaky power steering Grimspeed up pipe Turbo inspection ARP headstuds (because why not) Various other bushings to tighten things up, since it was all apart anyway Things that got found: Clutch was toast (comp stock replacement inbound) Scratch on Cam Cap and Cam - small bit of material also present in oil (being micropolished and entire oiling system being cleaned and new oil pump (ACL?) installed) - may be in the market for some new (complete) heads soon as a "just in case" measure. Shouldn't have to do any maintenance for a good long time after this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe r Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 What company did you order the ohlins thru and what did you pay? I love my rce tarmacs but ohlins are the bees knees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoXCivic Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 I paid ~$2800 for everything shipped to my door. It was slightly more because of the Eibachs. The ohlins kit does come with springs so if you were happy with the off the shelf rates (about 400lb for all four corners) you could spend slightly less. I ordered them through Performance Shock, Inc. out of Sonoma, California. They were great to deal with and very informative and responsive. Ohlins USA doesn't stock the Road and Track kit so it had to be ordered from Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe r Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Awesome and thanks for the reply. I have dealt with them before. They fixed one of my ohlins fps that was damaged via ups. I am emailing them now. Thank you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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