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Offline yakker

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Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« on: July 09, 2008, 09:48:05 AM »
Hi all,

Finally got around to taking some pics of the recent mods. Big thanks to Byron for the coilover install!

I'll apologize in advance for the STi badge. Yes, it's a poseur move, but I like the way the red matches the paint. Plus the idea of an STi Outback is ridiculous and funny IMO.  :-D

The grill is a Fast WRX grill (Legacy version) I stuffed a 1" strip of minicell foam under the front bumber skin. The gap almost looks like a grill splitter.

Other mods:
18" Rota Formula Mesh (hyper silver)
245/45/18 Falken FK452
Megan Racing Coilvers
SuperPro LCA bushings (zero offset)
AVO RSB reinforcement brackets
Cusco 22mm Rear Sway Bar
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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2008, 12:47:42 PM »
That looks pretty good  :mrgreen:
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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2008, 12:52:30 PM »
Nice job.

That was my plan for my OBXT before I sold it - but I was going to do it the cheap way and just use Legacy SPT springs on stock struts so I'd still have clearance for 235/55/17 tires and the small amount of offroading I did but still gain some handling.

How do you like it? Also, maybe I missed it, but details about the car itself - manual auto? Limited non-limited?

Mine was an 06 non-limited 5 speed... perfect, too bad I wanted to ditch the (small but annoying) car payments :(

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Quote from: RedRoof2 on December 08, 2011, 11:29:57 AM
Quote me now while I'm feeling good about it.  I've decided a WRX will be the vehicle that replaces the Jeep.  I can't see paying Evo prices or justifying purchasing a halfassed/beat to death example for the same asinine amount of money.  For an affordable, point to point, all-weather capable performance car, a wagon fits the bill.  A swapped wagon, even better.

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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2008, 03:05:29 PM »
THanks guys,

Skyphix, the car is a 5-speed limited. It took me a long time to find a manual transmission, and ended up driving to north of Boston to buy this one. I wasn't necessarily looking for a Limited, it's just what this happened to be.

I drove the car stock for about a year. Six months into owning it, I hated it, and considered trading it back in on another WRX wagon (what I came out of), but I really needed the space since I camp/kayak/bike and often tow a 14' whitewater raft. The WRX wasn't cutting it from a space/gear hauling perspective, so the only option was to try and make it handle better. While it's no WRX, it'll suffice until it's time for a new vehicle. The handling is 200% better than stock, but not quite up to stock WRX standards. There's just no overcoming the additional weight.

On the upside, the Outback is more buttoned down than the WRX. Meaning, it seems just a little bit more solid overall (doors shut with more "thud" and less tinny "ping". The giant sunroof is sweet, and the extra space offers more utility.

It'll do...for now.  :-)

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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2008, 04:03:50 PM »
I love it. Formula Mesh are one of my favorites and the grill looks great!
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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2008, 04:41:27 PM »
I went from STi -> Outback so I understand what you mean. It really did work great for hauling crap and was way more refined but lacked soul.

Of course, now I drive (rarely) a big redneck truck, so who am I to talk about soul.
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Quote from: RedRoof2 on December 08, 2011, 11:29:57 AM
Quote me now while I'm feeling good about it.  I've decided a WRX will be the vehicle that replaces the Jeep.  I can't see paying Evo prices or justifying purchasing a halfassed/beat to death example for the same asinine amount of money.  For an affordable, point to point, all-weather capable performance car, a wagon fits the bill.  A swapped wagon, even better.

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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2008, 05:01:06 PM »
I love it man.  That color on that body legacy is an already superb canvas to work with.  And your mods are well-chosen.   :-)

Coils do wonders for the 'fatbody' legacies.   :evil: 
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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2008, 06:18:58 PM »
WOW!!! :-o looks amazingly good man, I am the one that came to buy byrons rims the day you were getting your coilovers installed. keep up the good work man!
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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2008, 06:51:44 PM »
I love those cars, especially this one  :-D
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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2008, 07:32:26 PM »
Nice to see something different. Good job!
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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2008, 09:22:11 PM »
very nice car, and who cares about the STi (you'll only get crap about it on nazioc), its a company not just a car, the emblem looks awesome IMO!!
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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2008, 11:12:07 AM »
Quote from: keifer75 on July 09, 2008, 06:18:58 PM
WOW!!! :-o looks amazingly good man, I am the one that came to buy byrons rims the day you were getting your coilovers installed. keep up the good work man!

Thanks keifer. Nice avatar, that cracks me up!
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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2008, 09:25:25 PM »
is VERY nice yes. I love the rims are those racing harts? I used to have a pair that looked similar. Pretty car.
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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2008, 06:20:30 AM »
Quote from: j13welder on October 23, 2008, 09:25:25 PM
is VERY nice yes. I love the rims are those racing harts? I used to have a pair that looked similar. Pretty car.

they are rota's... kinda a quality "rip off" of other rims.... rotas rock though
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Re: Pics of OBXT to GT conversion ;-)
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2008, 12:59:34 PM »
yeah, i believe they are BBS copies.  They look great on there.
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