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the mike
11-07-2006, 11:00 AM
Well I finally got around to having the time to compile pics of my wagon together with a narrative. Here goes:

First I had an 04 WRX, but the synchros were starting to go, and I really wanted an EVO.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/hidlowside.jpg

So I traded the WRX in for an 04 EVO RS. Did some mods to it, got it down into the mid 12's. Then I lost my job.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/side1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/bothmods.jpg

Couldn't afford to keep the EVO anymore, so I traded it in on a WRX wagon. I <3 white cars. As it turns out I probably could have kept the EVO, but I like the WRX, it has a utilitarian side that comes in handy.

When I first got it: first mod, debadge.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/shavedass3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/shavedass.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/DSCF2077.jpg

First up, a set of borrowed(now owned) STi wheels with my leftover EVO ADVAN's and a drop:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/wagon5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/wagon4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/Wagon2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/wagon1.jpg

Then came the STi headlights. I miss them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/orange1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/DSCF2384.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/mikewagon3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/wagon2.jpg

Some random shots from that time:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/mikewagon8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/wagon6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/wagonchop4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/mikedirtdrift.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/WRXs.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/offroadcopy.jpg

New license plate:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/notrunk1.jpg

More random goodness:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/wagonpair3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/fallpic7.jpg

New pads and rotors:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/caliper1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/caliper3.jpg
Honest_Bob
11-07-2006, 11:14 AM
Lookin sexy! :thumbup:
Kerplunk105
11-07-2006, 11:19 AM
:iagree:

I love the wrx wagons! :inlove:
the mike
11-07-2006, 11:22 AM
Then came winter 05-06:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/wintersetup2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/wintersetup.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/borked2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/borked.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/oops1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/snowwagon.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/Guiltyparties2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/mikekarl.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/onhood.jpg

I sold off the STi headlights because of a vet bill. Oh well. (I still miss them) I then painted the stockers white. I like to be different.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/Grille2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/front1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/front3.jpg

Finally got my skirts painted and got strakes installed:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/strake5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/strake6.jpg

Last exterior mod was my taillight vinyl. Covers the reverse section.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/tailcovers.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/tailcovers2.jpg


Mods currently are:

POWER
COBB AccessPort Stage 2
Perrin UpPipe
TurboXS Stealthback
Perrin Axleback
Sard R2D2 BOV
Optima Redtop battery

SUSPENSION
Eibach wagon specific lowering springs
Whiteline Rear Swaybar
Perrin rear endlinks
EBC slotted/dimpled rotors(front)
Hawk brake pads(front)
Carbotech PantherPlus brake pads(rear)
STi forged BBS wheels
ADVAN A036 tires 235/45ZR17

MISCELLANEOUS

STi Instrument Cluster
ZeroSports Pushbutton Starter
CGLock seatbelt lock
All lighting changed to red interior
Omori Boost and Oil temp gauges
Perrin Gauge Pod
Apex'i turbo timer
20% tint on rear 5 windows
gold pinstripe (matches wheels)


I am sure there is more I am forgetting, I'll edit as I remember.
xEJ20x
11-07-2006, 11:35 AM
IMO, I liked the STi headlamps better.


Edit: Also, why not just edit your first post to hold you new posted content.
BMS
11-07-2006, 11:38 AM
one of my fav wagons
the mike
11-07-2006, 11:38 AM
Character limits. I didn't know how many I was up to.

If I could find a set of projectors cheap enough I would get them again.
the mike
11-07-2006, 11:42 AM
Current pics to come shortly.
CHAOS
11-07-2006, 12:14 PM
i really dig the white headlights... what r ur plans for this thing?
sisforsurfing
11-07-2006, 12:19 PM
Wagons <3 prodrive axle-backs. Good thing I'm breaking the trend, haha.

Always have liked your car a lot. I've never seen that tail light vinyl... custom or did you buy it from somewhere? Makes a big improvement on the rear end for such a little thing. And I want those Eibachs!
xEJ20x
11-07-2006, 12:28 PM
Wagons <3 prodrive axle-backs. Good thing I'm breaking the trend, haha.

Always have liked your car a lot. I've never seen that tail light vinyl... custom or did you buy it from somewhere? Makes a big improvement on the rear end for such a little thing. And I want those Eibachs!

Rockblocker offers the taillamp film.
the mike
11-07-2006, 01:21 PM
There is a guy on NASIOC selling the inserts. I love an all red taillight like the base Sentra has.

Plans for the car chane daily. Some days I want a big turbo and stroner trans, some days I want to trade/sell the car. It's not that I don't love the car, but I get bored easily. :mrgreen:
JET02WRX
11-07-2006, 01:35 PM
Looks good Mike! I'm digging the painted lights too. How do you like the sound of your prodrive axle back. Is it 2.5 or 3"?
the mike
11-07-2006, 02:55 PM
The Prodrive is the single best sounding exhaust I have heard.

Keep in mind I have run the NUR Spec, the GReddy EVO 2 and the GReddy SP2 before this.
It's the 2.5", so there is a bit of power loss, but I will trade that for no droning at speed.
the mike
11-07-2006, 06:02 PM
New pics from today with the winter setup on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/winter06.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/winter06-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/winter06-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/themike/winter06-4.jpg

With or without hubcaps? If they stay on I need Subaru decals for the center.
95SC2
11-07-2006, 06:02 PM
def. lookin good
TROLL
11-07-2006, 06:46 PM
dude, you aint cool if you aint rockin the bare steelies. unless you can find us some 16" hubcap spinners of course.
i also wanted to tell you that some day i am going to trade my car in and i am going to leave my HID LHD projectors on the car. and not give them to you. and then tell you that you need to buy them.
the mike
04-10-2007, 04:45 PM
Bump because it's for sale now. :)
RayArroyo
04-10-2007, 04:53 PM
mike where did you get those center caps m i must have them if they fit my wheels
the mike
04-10-2007, 04:59 PM
Shhhhh...


ebay stickers!!
RayArroyo
04-10-2007, 05:00 PM
Shhhhh...


ebay stickers!!
hahaha after looking at the closeup i kind of figured, i allways liked the pink and black caps on the prodrive wheels, i thought at 1st thats what it was but its something to think about
the mike
04-10-2007, 05:02 PM
Dude, for 15 bucks you can't go wrong. Even if you don't like them later, you can yank 'em off.
RayArroyo
04-10-2007, 05:04 PM
Dude, for 15 bucks you can't go wrong. Even if you don't like them later, you can yank 'em off.

im doing it probbably all black with pink, wagon looks amazing, you cant sell it
the mike
04-29-2007, 09:35 PM
It is officially gone. Let this thread be a memorial of my hard work.


It has already been replaced though.:devil:
jspek
04-29-2007, 09:38 PM
with what?
Dave
04-29-2007, 10:08 PM
knowing mike its something pretty cool
xEJ20x
04-29-2007, 11:29 PM
I think I smell a domestic....
the mike
04-30-2007, 02:38 PM
4 cylinders, 1 turbo, 1 diff, 2 doors.:mrgreen:
Dave
04-30-2007, 03:08 PM
?????
jspek
04-30-2007, 10:21 PM
hmm rx7?
Dave
04-30-2007, 10:24 PM
he said 4 cylinder not no cylinder lol
the mike
04-30-2007, 11:33 PM
You beat me to it Dave.
jspek
04-30-2007, 11:35 PM
ka-t's are played like my sr lol. so did u get better hours with that ka-t? cause u know dow is awesome and such.

he said 4 cylinder not no cylinder lol
wow totally missed the cylinder part haha.
the mike
05-01-2007, 06:45 AM
Who said KA-T? Not me.
Dave
05-01-2007, 10:11 AM
Who said KA-T? Not me.

I did, chaz got confused as to what i said before you did ;)
S4toSTI
05-01-2007, 10:15 AM
rb20?