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the mike 11-07-2006 11:00 AM

mike's 02 WRX wagon: form and function
 
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/v3...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/v3...mike/side1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...e/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/v3...shavedass3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../shavedass.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...e/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/v3...ike/wagon5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ike/wagon4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ike/Wagon2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ike/wagon1.jpg

Then came the STi headlights. I miss them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ke/orange1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...e/DSCF2384.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...mikewagon3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ike/wagon2.jpg

Some random shots from that time:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...mikewagon8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ike/wagon6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...wagonchop4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...edirtdrift.jpg

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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ffroadcopy.jpg

New license plate:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...e/notrunk1.jpg

More random goodness:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...wagonpair3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...e/fallpic7.jpg

New pads and rotors:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...e/caliper1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...e/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/v3...ntersetup2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...intersetup.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ke/borked2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ike/borked.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...mike/oops1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../snowwagon.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...typarties2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...e/mikekarl.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ike/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/v3...ke/Grille2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ike/front1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ike/front3.jpg

Finally got my skirts painted and got strakes installed:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ke/strake5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ke/strake6.jpg

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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...tailcovers.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ailcovers2.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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisforsurfing (Post 359063)
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/v3...e/winter06.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...winter06-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...winter06-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...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!!


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