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[Roryt7]

Hi Guys,
Just bought a 1997 Subaru Liberty Wagon RX 2.5ltr.
I am still in school and on my P's.
Im looking to do some cheap mods which will improve the looks and performance of the car.

Any ideas/suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks Rory

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[Nizza]

cold air, massive service (good oils, uec etc), clean idle valve, suspension if u can afford it.

then when your off your p's drop an ej20r in it, saw one on ebay for $1500 with g/box, id of bought it if i didnt buy a rex.

whatch out for these RX's they hav more than their fair share of problems, iv owned mine for 3 years now, great car to drive but can by costly sometimes

[Morgan]

Welcome!

RX wags...very nice

Upgrade those wheels, catback exhaust, tints, lowerage, audio/visual - done!

[Sam]

I wouldn't waste your Time on NA cold air intakes or uneven headers.. Just a huge WOFTAM.
A thorough service would be good, some tint, and a good clean and polish...

Then you could maybe think about rims, front lip, rear wing, leather etc..
And then when you really want To think about an engine conversion (not the cheapest of mods), look at some half cuts and good mechanics that would willingly do the conversion for you..

And cat back exhaust if you want to hear it a bit more.

[Morgan]

Watch out for those magnetic p's too. They destroy your paintwork

[Adam]

Welcome!

RX wags...very nice

Upgrade those wheels, catback exhaust, tints, lowerage, audio/visual - done!

+1

Upgrade handling and enjoy car!

[AussieTemplar]

Hey mate, welcome.

Welcome to the liberty p-plater club, hahaha.

All I've done to my 99' liberty is drop it, came with nice rims, put a nice exhaust, some tints, new body kit, little bits here and there. Not much more you can do for a p-plater car.

Where abouts are you from? How old are you?

Nick.

[Roryt7]

Hey,
I live on the northern beaches. And I am 17 turning 18 in 2 months.

[Steveee]

Haha, Welcome, Im 17 (18 on the 30th) got a pearl white OUTBACK - greens on the 1st sept and go to Forest, What school are you at?

I think what morgs said, not much to do in your situation, HSC? and P's :S, If you got a part time job look for small aesthetics such as tint (i'll be getting ShazBangah to do mine at Morgs mech day).
Catback is good fun gives it a nice sound, Cromer Exhausts did me one for $400 has a nice deep sound but doesn't attract to much attention, and Ofc if you like your music then sound system.
If you are free on Saturday the 20th you should come to Morgans, tons of the Subyclub blokes will be there and you can see a lot of things to give you ideas. I'll be taking Ben_Bug3y3 up if his car isn't fixed by then Hes go his mates rx but if you are keen get back and we can meet up and cruise up on our 90km :S Should be a great day!

Steve

[AussieTemplar]

Hey,
I live on the northern beaches. And I am 17 turning 18 in 2 months.

I just turned 18 and am doing my HSC too. Welcome to the gang hahahaha.

[Steveee]

reppin the reds :S

[aekOne]

welcome to suby club rory!

great first car you've picked yourself up there. as already mentioned previously, rims, exhaust, tints, lowered springs, stereo, cai, strut braces, rear sway bar etc are all good places to start.

have fun with it and enjoy the car

ps: how'd ya hear about Suby Club?

[Roryt7]

I just saw a Suby Club sticker on someone's car so I thought I would go check it out.
Thanks for all the ideas, but all these ideas feel like they would cost a fair bit.
And with a part time job I think I'm gonna struggle paying for petrol. Haha

[Shaz]

Gday Rory,

Welcome to SubyClub mate. I'm in the beaches too, from Newport. Drive a white Subaru Liberty wagon.

You'll have to come to the next meet man. Get some pics up of the beast.

Cheers,
Shazza

[Roryt7]

I know this sounds like this is a stupid question but I am a bit new to this whole car modding thing.
What is a Catback exhaust? Is it like the whole thing or just like the tip?

[aekOne]

it's from your catalytic converter back to the rear muffler ie: the centre pipe, rear muffler and tip

You'll have to come to the next meet man.

so will you

ps: oh we were talking at super lap about doing a Brazza meet at Newport later this month/next month

pps: i'm from Dee Why

[Sam]

For not alot of dosh, look at changing your gauge lights with LEDs. Just make sure you use quality LEDs as shit ones wmay create hot spots. Lots of threads around that will show you how to.
Also, I made my own short shifter using a welder. Cost less than $50 easily. Look at my build thread, or Morgans for some more ideas. A lot of which were done on the cheap.

[Roryt7]

Yeah, I would be keen to come to some meets.
But I won't be doing any short shift stuff as it is an auto.

[Steveee]

What school are you at?
If you are free on Saturday the 20th you should come to Morgans, .... but if you are keen get back and we can meet up and cruise up on our 90km :S Should be a great day!

Steve

[Roryt7]

Where is Morgans?