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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.

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.

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.

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

Then came the STi headlights. I miss them.

Some random shots from that time:

New license plate:

More random goodness:

New pads and rotors:

Honest_Bob · 11-07-2006, 11:14 AM

Lookin sexy!

Kerplunk105 · 11-07-2006, 11:19 AM

I love the wrx wagons!

the mike · 11-07-2006, 11:22 AM

Then came winter 05-06:

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.

Finally got my skirts painted and got strakes installed:

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

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

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.

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.

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!!

11-07-2006, 11:00 AM	#1
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	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. 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. 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. First up, a set of borrowed(now owned) STi wheels with my leftover EVO ADVAN's and a drop: Then came the STi headlights. I miss them. Some random shots from that time: New license plate: More random goodness: New pads and rotors: __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

11-07-2006, 11:14 AM	#2
Honest_Bob TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #1179 My Ride: 05 WRX Wagon iTrader: (2)	Lookin sexy! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-07-2006, 11:19 AM	#3
Kerplunk105 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #1967 My Ride: 2007 Subaru Impreza iTrader: (2)	I love the wrx wagons! __________________ ~Elizabeth~

11-07-2006, 11:22 AM	#4
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Then came winter 05-06: 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. Finally got my skirts painted and got strakes installed: Last exterior mod was my taillight vinyl. Covers the reverse section. 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. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge. Last edited by the mike; 11-07-2006 at 11:24 AM.

11-07-2006, 11:35 AM	#5
xEJ20x Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #72 My Ride: 13 STI iTrader: (3)	IMO, I liked the STi headlamps better. Edit: Also, why not just edit your first post to hold you new posted content. __________________ Nothing to see here.

11-07-2006, 11:38 AM	#6
BMS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Langhorne Pa Member #2425 My Ride: just got my license iTrader: (0)	one of my fav wagons __________________ Budriss Motorsports=Greatness Finally got a car a RX-8

11-07-2006, 11:42 AM	#8
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Current pics to come shortly. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

11-07-2006, 12:14 PM	#9
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	i really dig the white headlights... what r ur plans for this thing?

11-07-2006, 12:19 PM	#10
sisforsurfing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Member #267 My Ride: 2003 WRX wagon iTrader: (2)	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! __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

11-07-2006, 01:21 PM	#12
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	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. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

11-07-2006, 01:35 PM	#13
JET02WRX Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Co. Member #2133 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon iTrader: (1)	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"? __________________ 2002 WRX "Fun-Wagon"

11-07-2006, 02:55 PM	#14
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	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. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

11-07-2006, 06:02 PM	#15
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	New pics from today with the winter setup on. With or without hubcaps? If they stay on I need Subaru decals for the center. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

11-07-2006, 06:02 PM	#16
95SC2 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne,PA Member #560 My Ride: 05 Xterra, 97 Taurus SHO & 05 Yamaha r1 iTrader: (1)	def. lookin good

04-10-2007, 04:45 PM	#18
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Bump because it's for sale now. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

04-10-2007, 04:53 PM	#19
RayArroyo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ALBANY/PHILLY Member #205 My Ride: GTR/RSTI/MDX Sport iTrader: (3)	mike where did you get those center caps m i must have them if they fit my wheels __________________ formerly ray@turbotek

04-10-2007, 04:59 PM	#20
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Shhhhh... ebay stickers!! __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

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