famaya26 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 OK... so I figured out what FMIC will work with the D-F JDM SpecB/S402 front end... The RacerX fits perfectly, minus the beam. This had me scratching my head because the other option would be the FMS/SSAuto/TXS setup (which I just had Powder Coated; go figure) but it will not fit without significant trimming of the bumper. Theres absolutely no way in hell that I am going to trim the JDM bumper. None. I did find that that the BEAM for the FMS/SSAuto/TXS setup DOES fit under the JDM bumper.... so... looks like I'll be running the FMS Beam and RacerX FMIC! Also, the EDM fenders (I assume Jdm as well) are wider than USDM... I'd say by about 1/4 inch! THAT was a nice little surprise! http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u395/Frontman81/2012-09-08_15-13-05_418.jpg Dude, your car looks clean and sexy that original Honeycomb looks so sexy plus your JDM Bumper. Very clean car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Legacy08 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Thanks again guys! Underdog, you're name is all over this one... without you, this would not have happened for me ANYTIME in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Legacy08 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Dude, your car looks clean and sexy that original Honeycomb looks so sexy plus your JDM Bumper. Very clean car! Famaya - I was surprised to learn that the honeycomb is also at a downward angle so the FMIC is not easily seen through the grille! I love that. Also, I've got the foglight covers (with matching honeycomb) coming from Japan. If I decide to keep this particular JDM swap when I'm done, I'm going to plasti-dip the chrome around the grille. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Nice, im not a fan of chrome. Can't wait for pics after install is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy_ Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 08Legacy08 I am so jelly you did this! I was hoping in the near future I will be the first one to have a "USDM s402" from the inside and out. Oh well, I am happy for you man! Once I get a 08-09 LGT-L I am still gonna do the s402 in/out swap. I met someone at WBM with a black GT-L and he showed me his JDM interior with the black plastics and the LED lit cup holders. Do you have this swap too or have you considered it? I loved the look of that interior so much more than the USDM one. Also, If you look at the USDM bumper it makes the car look as if its smiling at you and its bugging me so much lol. Can you PM me approx prices and sources of the parts you changed so far? It will be really helpful to me to know reliable JDM parts shops. Thanks man and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Legacy08 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 It occurred to me that I do not have my JDM stuff in one post to reference in the future. I'll go ahead and do this and then start my own thread when I get closer to paint... 08Legacy08 I am so jelly you did this! I was hoping in the near future I will be the first one to have a "USDM s402" from the inside and out. Oh well, I am happy for you man! Once I get a 08-09 LGT-L I am still gonna do the s402 in/out swap. I met someone at WBM with a black GT-L and he showed me his JDM interior with the black plastics and the LED lit cup holders. Do you have this swap too or have you considered it? I loved the look of that interior so much more than the USDM one. Also, If you look at the USDM bumper it makes the car look as if its smiling at you and its bugging me so much lol. Can you PM me approx prices and sources of the parts you changed so far? It will be really helpful to me to know reliable JDM parts shops. Thanks man and good luck! That was me who you met... Eric (SHTBXR22) and I are the first to do the EDM center console (I built both). Eric has a silver specB, Mine is a black '08 and SCACEYS is almost finished with his automatic console in his '05. So, there are only three of us - mine is the only black car http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u395/Frontman81/NightConsole.jpghttp://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/181411_10150876171864262_692369258_n.jpg I've also completed the rear swap... its as close to S402 as I'm going to get. There IS another person on this forum who has completed an entire swap (minus the center console) but that person shall stay anonymous. If you want to talk, you can call me nine seven eight - nine zero two-five nine seven one. http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u395/Frontman81/2012-08-23_15-31-00_848.jpg Thanks for the good word!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 @08Legacy08 Have you considered going with the JDM HVAC Double Din Kit with an aftermarket HU? Your interior looks real nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Legacy08 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I have thought about it... but... every time one comes available on the forums, it's gone in 5 minutes. Also, I had my stock face painted OBP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 $370+ is a lot to pay for just a kit. And then having to wait for shipment from Japan. I've seen a couple of the Marketplace but like you say, they go fast. The car looks real clean all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_KT Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Famaya - I was surprised to learn that the honeycomb is also at a downward angle so the FMIC is not easily seen through the grille! I love that. Also, I've got the foglight covers (with matching honeycomb) coming from Japan. If I decide to keep this particular JDM swap when I'm done, I'm going to plasti-dip the chrome around the grille. Shaun Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo! I actually like the OE chrome look. Subaru did a great job on that grille, hence why I am rocking it on a JDM SpecB A-C front end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 ^ it's a good looking grill, reason I did the DIY Version. But the chrome is not for me. To each his own though. JDM Conversions are so purdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Legacy08 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 $370+ is a lot to pay for just a kit. And then having to wait for shipment from Japan. I've seen a couple of the Marketplace but like you say, they go fast. The car looks real clean all around. It is a lot of money for just the kit... and then there's the HU. The one I would be happy with is 1k+.... I'd rather hold off until they get the android powered HUs more advanced. Then, maybe I'd consider it. Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo! I actually like the OE chrome look. Subaru did a great job on that grille, hence why I am rocking it on a JDM SpecB A-C front end. If my car were white, I'd totally go chrome. However, since most of all of it is (or was ) black then I feel it clashes. It's only plasti-dip so I could always peel it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted September 9, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted September 9, 2012 Jesus where can I find that STI rear lip/wing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rome_STI Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Jesus where can I find that STI rear lip/wing? It looks like a genuine STI boot spoiler, same as came stock on the STIs here in Australia...you can try asking Subaru in the states, otherwise will have to order from Subaru Japan...there are other parts sellers that will stock them too I think like rhdjapan.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted September 9, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted September 9, 2012 Is there any way to get it in the states? Importing is prohibitively expensive lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Marketplaces (Rare) here on the site or you should check on NASIOC.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted September 9, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted September 9, 2012 I found the BTaero and eBay replicas, I'll probably go with one of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Legacy08 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Jesus where can I find that STI rear lip/wing? BTAero or Japanparts.com... Shipping is not expensive if you buy the STI one from them... the part is expensive. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy_ Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 That was me who you met... Eric (SHTBXR22) and I are the first to do the EDM center console (I built both). Eric has a silver specB, Mine is a black '08 and SCACEYS is almost finished with his automatic console in his '05. So, there are only three of us - mine is the only black car Oh that was you?? Man, you may not remember me but I was excited like a little kid after seeing your car . I may go to NH to visit a friend there this winter. If it isn't an issue I would love to stop by and check your car after its all done with the swap:p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Legacy08 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Oh that was you?? Man, you may not remember me but I was excited like a little kid after seeing your car . I may go to NH to visit a friend there this winter. If it isn't an issue I would love to stop by and check your car after its all done with the swap:p. That was me! No problem bud, just keep me posted ok?! Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/181411_10150876171864262_692369258_n.jpg Woooo WOW. Wasn't aware of anyone had this done!? Would love to do the same for my 05 AT ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 ^ looks super clean, I am also interested in something like this on my 5EAT but alas I don't have the funds. I really want a 08 to 05 Rear Conversion though, will have to settle since i can't afford the DAMD JDM Kit I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rome_STI Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/181411_10150876171864262_692369258_n.jpg So that's a manual boot on a 5EAT? I was thinking of doing this myself! Just wasn't sure which shift knob to use, was going to use the AUDM 08 STI 5EAT shifter as it has the "STI" logo on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 So that's a manual boot on a 5EAT? I was thinking of doing this myself! Just wasn't sure which shift knob to use, was going to use the AUDM 08 STI 5EAT shifter as it has the "STI" logo on it I think his is a Manual. But I really wonder if it would work on a AT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Legacy08 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/399392_442102515813103_1091834025_n.jpg You can do AT as well... Scaceys just finished his.... Good Job Bro! Every time I see one of these conversions I am proud! Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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