The dgaf build of a Subaru

[scweet14]

literally this thread only made me want one of these old school subies. looks great so far man!

[Co-status]

For the love of god don't put HID's in headlights built for halogen bulbs. The focal point is completely different on a HID bulb, which is why even reflector based HID systems have a setup built specifically for HID bulbs. Ever look at a R53 cooper or Lincoln Navigator with factory reflector xenons, then go look at a halogen equipped version? The reflectors, bulb seats, and glare shield are completely different and that's neglecting the auto leveling system.

If you must have the HID look to fit in with all the cool kids, then spend some time and money and do a proper retrofit.

....................... can we move on and get off this subject please. this is not a thread of who knows more about the inside of a headlight reflector housing. thanks for your concern however.

[mike-81-240d]

For the love of god don't put HID's in headlights built for halogen bulbs. The focal point is completely different on a HID bulb, which is why even reflector based HID systems have a setup built specifically for HID bulbs. Ever look at a R53 cooper or Lincoln Navigator with factory reflector xenons, then go look at a halogen equipped version? The reflectors, bulb seats, and glare shield are completely different and that's neglecting the auto leveling system.

If you must have the HID look to fit in with all the cool kids, then spend some time and money and do a proper retrofit.

[Co-status]

cool idea dude makes me want to do something like this for my hatch

yeh im kind of just experimenting and trying to be original, figured might as well go with it and see where it gets me. thanks!

Omg i swear that rubber boot is absolutely disgusting! I cant believe you made yours look so good with the new suede boot

the rubber boots are horrible, this is the second subaru ive switched over to a suede boot. updates the interior a lot just by itself.

[lowandy]

i dont know who worked for subaru in the 90's and decided that putting a nasty rubber boot was a good idea but ripped that sucker off and put my new suede leather one on.

Omg i swear that rubber boot is absolutely disgusting! I cant believe you made yours look so good with the new suede boot

[Evilist]

cool idea dude makes me want to do something like this for my hatch

[Co-status]

Looks good, I like that rocket bunny wing.

thanks !

loving the colour of those wheels. wing looks good to

yeh the color is nice i dont know if i would rock it against the forest green tho. thanks also!

This is bloody cool. I've always liked these cars.

i like how there is not very many of them out in the 'scene'.



again not ,much of an update sorry for the boring-ness there will be a exciting update soon

worked some more on my rear wing today. and ball'd out and went ham on the trunk lid,looks hag now but promise it will all come together soon!






still have to finish the corner pieces up

[M.Doban]

This is bloody cool. I've always liked these cars.

[Polska]

loving the colour of those wheels. wing looks good to

[skiierman]

Looks good, I like that rocket bunny wing.

[Co-status]

ive been thinking of going more of a crazier direction with the car, something a little bit more unique.
with that said i started building my 'rocket bunny' inspired wing for the trunk.
drew up a sketch

started with a 3.5" wide piece of sheet metal
cut it down for the middle section and two end pieces

curved the middle piece to rough shape

cut the ends into the rough shape

split the pieces and curved it to meet up with the middle section

got both ends done and tack welded on the rear then tacked to the center. came out way better than i thought.


just the first piece to the wing but getting there. i think i may raw the entire trunk and hood since the paint is wasted anyways.

[Co-status]

i think an 8.5 would be best. I am trying to run a 17x8.5 et 40 on my evo iv. i think we have very similar fender sizes.

i agree i just want a tad bit of stretch and anything less than 8.5" looks too skinny to me.imo

[dubs&boost]

i think an 8.5 would be best. I am trying to run a 17x8.5 et 40 on my evo iv. i think we have very similar fender sizes.

[Co-status]

not much of an update, been a little busy with work but anyways.

havent been able to find wheels that really jump out at me. test fitted my buddy's corvette wheels the other day. 17x9.5 et56 with a 25mm adapter making it et31 right?


Nitto neo gen 215/40 stretched on them


I test fit these with my strut/cut spring ghetto setup since i havent fitted my coilovers yet. so obviously the fitment wasnt good i was just getting an idea what my options are.



.....alot of poke i know but im at basically 0 degrees camber. they would fit with more lows and some camber/fender work.
I think i want something with a little less poke so im trying to find some decent wheels in a 17x9 or 17x8.5 et35 with a 205/40 stretched a tad. what do you all think??

[Co-status]

I would probably murder op and take that shop. But seriously the 510 should be the one getting built, too much want.

haha your not the first to say that about the shop, and with the 510 i want to build it to my exact vision so a lot of money blood sweat and tears and most of all time will be involved in that build. time which i don't happen to have currently since im moving in 6 months. hense the 'dgaf' build of this shitty subie