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[Scuba-Roo]

This is my gen1 s1 wagon which in time i hope to change into an RS ie RS bodykit, turbo stuffs
i havnt really changed it from stock, but the mods should start soonish with the completion of school and full time Mcwork

So far it's had a sound system; clarion USB headunit, audiobahn amp, clarion amp, clarion sub, alpine DD linear splits for the front and soundstream componets for the rear
Its got painted gold RS rims, which hopefully i can change before year's completion.

Since im still a schoolkid and suck at saving i've just been trying to clean/tidy things up and fix a few oil leaks here and there.


the next list of mods should be;
WRX steering rack (i heard they fit and are a good upgrade?)
new mags hopefully 18s (like what lance has on his)
RS bodykit
replcing the 'airbag' suspension with hopefully coilovers
re-spray in the same colour to replace the faded paint and remove small dings
then if im still into it a wrx driveline and some kinda forced inducted engine

heres a few pics

New rims







enjoy

[CRUISN]

Looks like a nice basis for a turbo conversion. Airbags up FTL!

[Soop]

Gday Ash. If you need to replace the Steering rack and want to upgrade. V2 STi RA is an upgrade. Normal WRX is same same. You ain't never going to be able to afford decent coil overs. Try getting on Import monster and buying some pre-loved Bilstein struts OR some pink STi struts. You'll love them and they wont cost you your left testicle.

[N/A_EJ22]

Gday Ash.

If you need to replace the Steering rack and want to upgrade. V2 STi RA is an upgrade. Normal WRX is same same.

You ain't never going to be able to afford decent coil overs. Try getting on Import monster and buying some pre-loved Bilstein struts OR some pink STi struts. You'll love them and they wont cost you your left testicle.

you talking to me or is scuba also an ash?

[Soop]

Gah, fkn ash. I mean Mark! Sorry the both of ya.

[N/A_EJ22]

Gah, fkn ash. I mean Mark!

Sorry the both of ya.

haha nicely done. all good.

anyway looks like you have a nice base for a conversion mate. get rid of the air bags lol, like you havnt heard that before.

good luck with it

[Scuba-Roo]

Gday Ash.

If you need to replace the Steering rack and want to upgrade. V2 STi RA is an upgrade. Normal WRX is same same.

You ain't never going to be able to afford decent coil overs. Try getting on Import monster and buying some pre-loved Bilstein struts OR some pink STi struts. You'll love them and they wont cost you your left testicle.

Thanks PAUL, i'm getting a quote on new seals tomorrow for the rack. I've thought a bit about some decent struts, with the argument "would i ever actually use coilovers anymore then struts" i'll just cross that bridge when i get there

haha nicely done. all good.

anyway looks like you have a nice base for a conversion mate. get rid of the air bags lol, like you havnt heard that before.

good luck with it

Thanks, yeah i get it all the time "just slam king springs in it, drop it on its arse"

[Soop]

King spring lows are for gimps. That is all.

[Mav]

good start man, dont drop it too low so ur scrubbin everywhere lol.

[Scuba-Roo]

King spring lows are for gimps.


That is all.

Agreed.

good start man, dont drop it too low so ur scrubbin everywhere lol.

That's the plan just so the wheels fill the guards nicely

[Evil_VZ-T]

make sure you get the right offset. otherwise it will look d**kie. Would love to see another great conversion! one word of advice, DO IT ONCE, DO IT RIGHT. trust me

[Mav]

man there is nothign wrong with gaffa tape or cable ties...

[Scuba-Roo]

make sure you get the right offset. otherwise it will look d**kie.

Would love to see another great conversion!

one word of advice, DO IT ONCE, DO IT RIGHT.

trust me

That's six words
But yeah thats the plan i'm starting.

New seals are comming for the power steering pump soonskis

[Soop]

make sure you get the right offset. otherwise it will look d**kie.

Would love to see another great conversion!

one word of advice, DO IT ONCE, DO IT RIGHT.

trust me

Wrong way 'round numb nuts.....

Do it right, do it once.

[liberty_luv]

thumbs up for air bags love it tuck that shit

[Not Marv]

Steering rack upgrade.

V2 STi RA is an upgrade. Normal WRX is same same.

V2 STi RAs are rare are chickens with lips, but they are not the only source for 2.7 steering racks. My suggestion is to get a reco stock unit as there will be no benefit in him putting a 2.7 rack in without doing a lot of other mods.

You ain't never going to be able to afford decent coil overs. Try getting on Import monster and buying some pre-loved Bilstein struts OR some pink STi struts. You'll love them and they wont cost you your left testicle.

If you're not a complete gimp you can find good quality Teins for around $700 a set. That isn't much more than a set of STi pinks, plus you won't have to wait for shipping from Japan.

PS: I no longer support Import Monster. It can go shelf itself.

[Blaeven]

PS: I no longer support Import Monster. It can go shelf itself.

why?

[Scuba-Roo]

I'm going to get the quote for the new seals to for me steering rack very shortly today, as for the TEINs i can get some for $750 which are off a 94 imprezza or some other branded ones for like $600 all 2nd hand but still look in good condition.

[Jeff]

looks like a promising project Scuba-Roo If you need a hand with anything (not that I'd be that much help) just shout out. If I'm free i can hold a stubbie for you while your under the car (providing i've got one also) and even throw in a few fecetious remarks every now and then

[Scuba-Roo]

looks like a promising project Scuba-Roo

If you need a hand with anything (not that I'd be that much help) just shout out. If I'm free i can hold a stubbie for you while your under the car (providing i've got one also) and even throw in a few fecetious remarks every now and then

I'm sure that would look good on your resume