LockieGEN3

Hey Subyclub, wassup?
Here's my Liberty. (My 3rd car and I'm not even 17 yet... but that's besides the point.) I had a KE30 Corolla and TG Gemini - both really damn slow 800kg rwd boxes of low hp's.

... Anyway.

GEN 3 RX Liberty! Manual, sh*t loads of K's and random ignition of the Check engine light that lasts a maximum of 30 seconds! What more could you ask for!



Pros and cons!
Pros: Really, really comfy and nice to drive. Compared to a Gemini it is really, really fast.
Cons: Dents, rear bumper has been hit and we discovered that the right side of the car is now shorter than the left... Rear passenger door doesn't shut properly - the only fault brought up by this. There's a noise that comes from the front of the car somewhere when I accelerate. Not sure if it's diff or gearbox or else. Taking it to a mechanic for a service and to have a look at it. The check engine light randomly comes on. 90% of the time comes on when driving up hill and usually lasts from 5-30 seconds. A noise comes from the rear diff area when it's idling or low in revs, I'm thinking something is loose? Doesn't happen when going faster.

Phew.

Overall, the body is rough but the rest is good. Since the above photo I have put material tape over the hole in the back and painted over it, looks 100x better. Will get a photo soon.

Future mods are as follows:

• 18 inch wheels. Not sure what kind yet. (Are they 5x100??? Can't find any solid evidence!) Yes they are.
• Paint correction
• Coilovers
• (If its worth it) Heritage seats.
• Good stereo. In the meantime I have my trusty FM transmitting iphone attachment.
• New bumper and front guards.
• (maybe) respray
• (dreaming) JDM Ej20 twin turbo

Going for my P's on August 30... can't wait! Living on the east coast of Tassie is the best place for a P plater.

Thanks for reading! I'll be sure to keep this updated.

Edit: 5x100 is a yes

Hey guys.

I have a 2000 model RX sedan. Both front guards have small dents, and as I prefer the look of the 2003 model, is it possible to do a abc-de conversion? I'm thinking you'd have to replace the bonnet, bumper and both guards but then I also thought it might have different holes and frame shapes etc.

Is it possible? If so how easy?

Cheers!

Hey guys!

My name's Lockie and this is my Gen 3 RX I bought on 21/05/2017.

Overview

Don't let the photo deceive you. The body isn't great; it has the following imperfections:

• Back bumper is broken on the right hand side, seems to have pushed the ass end of the body forward. (Of course noticed this after I got it home). The right side back door doesn't line up right and takes a bit more of a shove to close and the boot may leak as there's water under the spare wheel. (Sadly). Heard it can be fixed by stretching the body but it comes at a large cost.
• Has 2 dents on the front left guard. Not too serious but will fix them (or just get a new guard if need be).
• A golf ball size dent on the front passenger door that I'm not really too fussed about.
• Shitty pain on the wing and roof. Stone chips and scratches most places, could do with a polish.
• 270,000km. Not sure if that's soooo bad, would have preferred a lower Km version but couldn't find any in my price range. All belts and gaskets are new so I'll trust it. Besides I drove it about 140km home after buying.

I love the power - I'm 16 and not even on my P licence. Aaaaand previously owned a KE30 Rolla paddock basher and a Holden Gemini (power houses I know). It's so comfy! I love how smooth it rides and the seats are really nice. Interior is in amazing condition for the Km. Whole car is stock that I definitely know of.

Mods

Current - none I know of. May have aftermarket speakers, as 2 of the screw caps in the door cards are missing and the speakers actually sound really good, like actually really good.

Wish List:

• Exhaust
• Strut braces
• Coilovers or B4 shocks & springs.
• Nice 18x7 wheels. (Might paint the stock ones white/gold/black and calipers red).
• Replace all bumpers or guards.
• CAI
• Stereo
• B4 Leather seats
• MCM Chopped fingers sticker on the back of course.

OR MAYBE

• Delete above engine mods and insert Forester GT engine.

Thanks for reading guys! Hope you like my first Suby.