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[MrSober88]

Realized I should really bring the first post up to date, Not much has really been done other than the conversion itself.

 

Engine:

1999 GC8 WRX EJ205

IHI VF34 Turbo

Stainless UEL Headers

52mm Alloy Rad (I want to change this out for something smaller and less shit)

DW65c Fuel Pump 

 

Driveline:

Stock GC8 WRX Gearbox & Rear Diff

HEL Braided Clutch Line

 

Brakes: 

Stock GC8 4Pots up front (Still looking for some rear 2Pots)

 

Suspension/Handling:

BC Coilovers

Whiteline ALK

Whiteline Bump Steer Correction Kit

Whiteline Adjustable HD Rear Links

 

Wheels/Tyres:

Stock GC8 WRX Alloys

 

Interior:

Nearly complete Liberty B4 interior (Most of it except for the dash surrounds)

Custom Redline Goods Gearboot, Console lid & handbrake boot

All Interior light in White LEDs

JVC KW-AV70BT DVD Headunit

 

Exterior: 

RSK Front bar

 

Mods to Come:

Z32 AFM

Apexi PowerFC

Apexi AVC-R

STI TMIC

Tune

Maybe a 3inch exhaust turbo to diff and keep the diff back 2.5inch

 

 

 

My new seats when they turned up



Here is what she is looking like now.








My New headunit after the old JVC unit blew up, Its a JVC KW-AV70BT

[motoboy]

good work keep the mods coming ps i love the scuff plates where did u get them?

[jack_keaka]

nice mate. got the same scuff plates in mine. Import Monster too?

[AussieTemplar]

love it!

[MrSober88]

The scuff plates I managed to get from someone on this forum.

I'm looking at getting rid of the wood grain, Is it possible to paint in some way or would I be better off trying to source a B4 one or I do really like what the S401 has. After finding out about the S401 I really wanna do something with the gear boot leather and knob but think the black with red stitching would look odd with the black and blue seats.

[jack_keaka]

The wood grain you can do anything to. Vinyl wrap or paint.
As for the gear boot I've just ordered a custom one from redline goods. Was $120 for custom boot and center console. But leather cheaper from memory. They let you pick material/stitch type/stitch colour.

[bigboyscottyb]

like it, with the wood grain just get yourself a can of plasti dip... this stuff is the bomb i bought some and went over my wood grain, matt black perfectly matches the other black plastics... adn if you stuff up you peel it off...

[MrSober88]

The wood grain you can do anything to. Vinyl wrap or paint.
As for the gear boot I've just ordered a custom one from redline goods. Was $120 for custom boot and center console. But leather cheaper from memory. They let you pick material/stitch type/stitch colour.

Will have to have a look at them, very interested to get black leather with dark blue stitching for the gear boot, knob, centre console and handbrake

like it, with the wood grain just get yourself a can of plasti dip... this stuff is the bomb i bought some and went over my wood grain, matt black perfectly matches the other black plastics... adn if you stuff up you peel it off...

Have heard a few people talk about the plasti dip, think I may try this first as it seems it will be hard to source the one from the S401

[jack_keaka]

Have heard a few people talk about the plasti dip, think I may try this first as it seems it will be hard to source the one from the S401

finding parts from the S401 or S400 would be damn near impossible as there was only 400 of each made. i have also seen rumours that you need proof of ownership to order parts. you may get lucky and find replica parts.

[MrSober88]

I have been looking at that redline goods place, Think I will get the boots from there.

Now to decide how I want it too look, thinking getting black leather with dark blue piping.

[allpaw4]

Some 401 parts can be had direct from subaru without ownership. Some aren't made anymore (even though you could buy them without proof of ownership), and some of the more specific parts can't be had without proof of ownership (Japanese rego papers in your name and proof that you have owned the car for 12 months, plus another quirk that I can't remember)

The STi 401 sill scuff panels cannot be got anymore as they are no longer made, the scoop and front bumper (replicas) can be got from K2 gear in Japan for pretty steep prices. Looking at ~500 landed for the scoop, and ~1000 landed for the bumper - without paint.
Most parts on import monster are from wrecks/part outs.
The engine cover can be had without proof of ownership, but only without the STi sticker designating model number etc.

I did some pretty solid research into this a while back. I have a proper S401 brochure sitting at home listing a lot of the differences, as well as all the badges that weren't numbered.

They had a specific ECU tune as well as a lot of nice added benefits. Specific seats, matt black dash, black leather trim, embriodered seats, red stitching, 6 speed, defi style dash the same as the ADM B4's, but with the 10k STi labelled tacho. Numerous other bits and pieces.

[MrSober88]

Some 401 parts can be had direct from subaru without ownership. Some aren't made anymore (even though you could buy them without proof of ownership), and some of the more specific parts can't be had without proof of ownership (Japanese rego papers in your name and proof that you have owned the car for 12 months, plus another quirk that I can't remember)

The STi 401 sill scuff panels cannot be got anymore as they are no longer made, the scoop and front bumper (replicas) can be got from K2 gear in Japan for pretty steep prices. Looking at ~500 landed for the scoop, and ~1000 landed for the bumper - without paint.
Most parts on import monster are from wrecks/part outs.
The engine cover can be had without proof of ownership, but only without the STi sticker designating model number etc.

I did some pretty solid research into this a while back. I have a proper S401 brochure sitting at home listing a lot of the differences, as well as all the badges that weren't numbered.

They had a specific ECU tune as well as a lot of nice added benefits. Specific seats, matt black dash, black leather trim, embriodered seats, red stitching, 6 speed, defi style dash the same as the ADM B4's, but with the 10k STi labelled tacho. Numerous other bits and pieces.

I really wish we got some over here, I really like the over all package if the S401. Which is proberly why I am drawn to the STi Tuned GT's.


I was looking into some vinyl for the dash parts. Found a texture like this below, thought it might go better than the silver the B4's came with.

Anyone have any luck with vinyl wrapping interior plastics?

[nickknack]

Looks quite similar to the B4 plastics from the photo

[jack_keaka]

looks very similar to the B4 silver. not my taste imo. many have wrapped the dash bits. come up not bad. still better painted. but i guess anything is better than that fake woodgrain - what were they thinking? I'm going to plasti-dip mine blaaaaaack

[BigWillieStyles]

I quite like the CF vinyl wrap some other members have done to the dash bits but wouldnt be confident to do it without a spare set

[MrSober88]

I like the B4 one, just don't think silver really suits. Was thinking blue would match with the rest of the interior.

But I don't think I am confident to vinyl wrap it, and looking at plasti-dip they only had a bright blue.

[nickknack]

I reckon black would fit in much better than the blue

[jack_keaka]

I would love to see what a dark blue would look like

[Shaz]

Thats a brushed aluminium vinyl wrap.

I can get it.

Cars looking good mate!

Cheers,
Shazza

[allpaw4]

You can get the same thing as the B4 look, but in black rather than silver - genuine parts in japan, no wraps. Have a look through import monster. If you want it looking identical as the 401, just wrap it in flat black vinyl. Getting a genuine 401 surround will be almost impossible. See pic.



Sorry for the bad quality pic, was taken with my phone. Doesnt show the brushed look very well unfortunately.