Zero1 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Big fan of the bucktooth delete lol. It's a quite a bit easier too (fewer pieces) when you aren't running a FMIC to hack up the bumper. So you seem a bit unsure what to do about your front end... perhaps we need to discuss your options? Money being the only real deciding factor. It's not "where there's a will, there's a way", it's "if you have the money, you can do just about anything" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 I'm more set on a JDM rear bumper for the change in length. The front is fine USDM since I'll have the honeycomb grill soon and the CF front lip is rare and I it! My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Only thing is if you respray... your gunna have to respray a lot of the front end to blend it in. And that just sucks because the paint will never be the same...I'm thinking more along the lines of a full car respray in TSM. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I'm thinking more along the lines of a full car respray in TSM. Thats probable costly. Id just bring it to a good detailer. Like somebody detailers domain recommends from nasioc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero1 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I want the rear JDM rev D-F bumper so I can has that foglight!!! Hard to find one though that is designed more for quad tips than for big circle tips though I have done quite a bit of hacking to my front JDM bumper Never been too keen on the coffee can look... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Thats probable costly. Id just bring it to a good detailer. Like somebody detailers domain recommends from nasioc.I detailed long ago (probably around your age) and understand paint correction techniques. Not going to fix the issues I speak of. Clear coat failure on the passenger C pillar, few gouges up front, scratches beyond the clear, and some sandblasting on the doglegs and passenger rear door. I understand the cost but once it has a quality job done (not shitty Subaru job), the TSM color will really look good. I just can't justify it until this thing isn't my DD, since we have winters that beat the crap out of the exterior. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I detailed long ago (probably around your age) and understand paint correction techniques. Not going to fix the issues I speak of. Clear coat failure on the passenger C pillar, few gouges up front, scratches beyond the clear, and some sandblasting on the doglegs and passenger rear door. I understand the cost but once it has a quality job done (not shitty Subaru job), the TSM color will really look good. I just can't justify it until this thing isn't my DD, since we have winters that beat the crap out of the exterior. I hear ya! I planned on this becoming my summer car only one day, but im buying a bike this weekend so it will now be more of my rainy/winter car.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmb1956 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Saw you driving on the west side of town the other day. I could tell that something nice was coming from a ways off and was pleasantly surprised when your car passed mine. Headlights look great (it was around dusk) and I'm envious of your other exterior mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Thanks! Appreciate the compliments! One of these days we will have to get together. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero1 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Thanks! Appreciate the compliments! One of these days we will have to get together. Yes, one of these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacy360 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I gotta say after seeing your car today Justin, the pictures don't do it justice. Very very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Quite pleased with the new grill http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/specB%202013/null-3-1.jpg http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/specB%202013/null-5.jpg http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/specB%202013/null-4-1.jpg http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/specB%202013/null-2-2.jpg http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/specB%202013/null-6.jpg My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero1 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Well played sir... well played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fysics Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 great look! sent from my xt907 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Anything new with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 No not at the moment . Just moved a month ago so play funds were hampered a bit. Have some things in the works plan wise. Got some injectors I'm picking up locally, then turbo decision (thinking STi fitment Blouch 16G-XTR) for stage 3, and a CBE (likely Nameless Performance). This winter I'm going to have a couple things powdercoated, likely a fresh front bumper, and I'm going to tackle audio upgrades (JDM dual din with a Pioneer non-nav HU, Focal components, subs, amp rack and my OG McIntosh 6-channel amp to run it all). My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Sounds like a good plan. We need to gtg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero1 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 You forgot that BBQ trip to the Midwest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Oh no I haven't KC BBQ will never be forgotten My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerdan11 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Im subscribing to this build thread. That is a sexy Spec-B you got there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thanks Dan! Progress has been slowed a bit due to varying priorities, but there will be a major refresh by spring next year! Next up on the radar is the timing belt service... should be handling that in the next couple weeks. Then back to the fun projects My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerdan11 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thanks Dan! Progress has been slowed a bit due to varying priorities, but there will be a major refresh by spring next year! Next up on the radar is the timing belt service... should be handling that in the next couple weeks. Then back to the fun projects Yeah damn other priorities always getting in the way of modding I would love to see your car up close. Are there ever any G2G's for the non-Portland Oregon memebers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 There's been some Subaru meets here in central Oregon, but nothing Legacy specific. I'll be making a run up to Caps 'N Taps in Camas, WA for some craft beer and a gathering of some PNW LGTs My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerdan11 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 There's been some Subaru meets here in central Oregon, but nothing Legacy specific. I'll be making a run up to Caps 'N Taps in Camas, WA for some craft beer and a gathering of some PNW LGTs Well I will have to keep my eye out for andy Subaru meets in the area. I think they have a few every once in a while in Medford which is much closer to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 While not exciting... getting some maintenance tackled this weekend. Just hit 105K and will be completing the following: Gates Timing Belt kit Subaru H2O pump and gasket Possibly cam seals if needed upon inspection Samco Silicone Upper/Lower Rad hoses Group N Engine mounts Oil change w/ Rotella T6 Also during the Samco GB I grabbed the turbo inlet and BPV return lines with the aforementioned radiator hoses. I'm also in on the Grimmspeed GB for a new alt cover as well, since I don't like how the Subtle one interferes with the EBCS where I've got it mounted. Planning on custom powder coating both the alt cover and the Subtle rad shroud I have now. 2014 will be another transformation - I've been slowly acquiring parts that will take me to stage 3 There will be plenty more pictures then and hopefully some dyno results once I finish deciding/procuring everything I'm thinking of. Stay tuned My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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