deadlydave Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Here are some snaps and info about my Baja Turbo. Even though it's an 04, I am the first 'owner'. The owner of Ruge's subaru used this as his personal vehicle from new until I got it in August, and just ran it with the dealer plates. The mod bug hit me HARD since I had a ton of stuff left over from my '95 Legacy. Mods: -Snorkusectomy -DIY GrilleMod -Sti 4-pot front brake conversion -JDM V7 STi wheels -USDM 2004 STi seats -Momo Shift Knob Scheduled Mods: -VIS prototype CF hood -Rear 06-07 WRX 2-pot brakes -Open-source tune -Aftermarket panel air filter of some variety -Bed cover -DIY mudflaps http://dave.phpwerx.net/photos/bajaturbo/800x600/stiseats.JPG http://dave.phpwerx.net/photos/bajaturbo/800x600/front.JPG http://dave.phpwerx.net/photos/bajaturbo/800x600/sidebridge2.JPG Sorry for the quality, this one is with the new wheels. http://photos-027.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v162/8/47/178300027/n178300027_30073512_216.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Ooooo V7's Nice! I've always liked the Baja's, I'd slam it though JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 what the heck is a Snorkusectomy My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I love it. Forgive a n00b, but if I see a Baja that is turbo'd, I'm assuming it is a custom job? They come out with an OE turbo version...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 since 04' there's been a Baja XT My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Awesome! Forrester specs I guess? Finding a used one in Canada would be like finding gold in my back yard. Edit- 2 for sale in BC now... $30K though(!!) Sweet ride nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 same drivetrain as the FXT My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbobdole Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'd pimp it... looks nice.. +1 on the drop tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBaRuRuLeS Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Lower it? Gold. Silver and Red is a bit too many colors in one, I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 looks good. i like the baja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Nice! I've been meaning to learn more about these cars, as a friend of mine has one of these and is interested in getting more power out of it. What engine is in it? 2.0, 2.2, or 2.5L? And what turbo? I assume the headers and uppipe are compatible with the WRX/STI/LGT? Is the downpipe compatible with any other Subarus? Have you verified that you can tune it with Enginuity & the Tactrix cable? I seem to recall reading about Baja definitions in the last XML update... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoWagon Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I have a full custom turboback for the Baja Turbo if you are interested. I also have an 05 Baja Turbo ECU w/ ECUtek if you are interested to trade. I will be reverting it to stock mapping anyways. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1428812 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoWagon Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Nice! I've been meaning to learn more about these cars, as a friend of mine has one of these and is interested in getting more power out of it. What engine is in it? 2.0, 2.2, or 2.5L? And what turbo? I assume the headers and uppipe are compatible with the WRX/STI/LGT? Is the downpipe compatible with any other Subarus? Have you verified that you can tune it with Enginuity & the Tactrix cable? I seem to recall reading about Baja definitions in the last XML update... 2.5L w/ TD04. Headers are the the same. DP is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 what the heck is a SnorkusectomyHe's either running an aftermarket Intake and/or he removed the "snorkus" in the fender to open up the box more, hence the name JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 i thought he had a snorkel for fording rivers 3 ox have drowned and you have dysentary My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 i thought he had a snorkel for fording rivers 3 ox have drowned and you have dysentary I love it. I always though one of those in yellow would be bad ass with some serious power given to it. Although I'm sure there is a forum for them. The problems you'd run into with one of these is the 4 speed tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlydave Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 wow, this thread exploded. Thanks for the comments guys. I Definitely will be doing some sort of drop in the future, and again, I will be putting the proper-sized tires on it. Right now it has LGT tires on those wheels. I autocrossed it once, Cossey on here has seen it in all it's body-rolling glory. Yes, the 3-colors look is kind of distracting, but in person, when it's clean, it looks pretty good. I don't want to paint the v7's silver, but the amount of time and money to take off the silver trim and spray it makes that route prohibitive. And the multicolored look will only be compounded by the CF hood coming this spring. :-/ Perhaps i'd be willing to trade the V7's for '04 STi BBS's in silver. Mine does have the 5MT...not all of them were autos. The model was just called the Baja "turbo"...we didn't get the kewl XT moniker. And there are some forums for this, but most of them are dying, and I'm always up for meeting a new group of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 i thought he had a snorkel for fording rivers 3 ox have drowned and you have dysentary I love it. I always though one of those in yellow would be bad ass with some serious power given to it. Although I'm sure there is a forum for them. The problems you'd run into with one of these is the 4 speed tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairySheep Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 id go the opposite, use that AWD to its full potential. you should lift it, a LSD up front (is ther one in the rear already?), and put some bigger meats on those rims and get you a brush guard 3 ox have drowned and you have dysentary LOL those were the days..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejoy1220 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 i thought he had a snorkel for fording rivers 3 ox have drowned and you have dysentary http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/ejoy1220/diedofdysentaryclassic.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaSteve44 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I like bajas, esp. yours. Just make sure to never put a top on the back... This is the ugliest baja I have ever seen. Had to take a pic cause it's gross http://www.subaruoutback.org/gallery//500/102010702071521.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 it's like theres a little house on the back My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlydave Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 Scubasteve, i have no plans to put the 'house' on the back. I had to LOL. That pic is tough to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I think the baja is a cool car. Im with whoever said it I wouldnt slam a baja i'd look for a stiffer suspension that stays the same ride height or goes up and use that AWD to the fullest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobySTi07 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 The Baja is like an Outback with a mullet Business in the front party in the back The Ridiculousness is no more But you can have your very own piece of it. **The Ridiculous Part Out.** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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