WJM's 1996 SUBARU Legacy Outback Wagon

[WJM]

I acquired this back in 2003, it had 158,000 miles on it already. It was bone stock and seemingly well taken care of.

Drove it stock up until 193,000...when I installed 2004 STi shocks on it, kept the stock outback springs and other stuff on it...so, it was still 'stock' but with better shocks.

At 200,000 the weak-ass headgaskets finally blew. Replaced. Around 205,000...I started moding it.

Ebay coilovers, 17x7 ADR wheels and ContiSport Contact 2's in 245/35/17.

I autox'ed in successfully locally in STX and STS. Next came the Borla Header and RandomTech high flow cat, and an STi muffler.

At 236,000 it decided to start randomly overheating. I got an 05 RS and then Outback sat for the next year...slowly going back to stock and in other conditions that rendered it non-running.

Finally, a few months ago I put the exhaust back on, replaced the rear bumper cover and properly fixed the STi muffler so it would not melt the rear bumper cover.

Update, 12/4/2007:

Took down the old pics. New ones will be WAY hotter.

Installed the SAFC-II.
Installed the Megans: Found that the D2 camber plates are compatible. Installed them on the rear for SUPER JDM Alignment!
-2.5 front camber
+6.5 caster
-2.0 rear camber
0.00 toe all around
5Zigens 17x8 +35mm offset with RE070's installed (HOT!)
Installed EVO VIII seats w/adapter brackets for SUBARU (HOT!!!!)

On today's list is:
05+ Impreza speakers
Underseat subwoofer
07 MP3 Impreza headunit+monk's techno mixes
Fix rattles
Fix window sqeaks
Hopefully work out a few dents
Install fender liners (will complete the STX legality issues!)
Install new rear lift gate trim cover
Ghetto grounding kit for better stereo sound


Now, for a current mod list:

Stock engine and transmission (new headgasket at 200,000) with 236,xxx miles on it.
Whiteline offset bushings (front control arm-rear bushing)
Otherwise all other bushings are stock
Whiteline Front and Rear alloy endlinks (2.5 RS spec, direct bolt up)
Stock rear swaybar
B9 Tribeca front swaybar (25mm) w/modded stock bushings
Megan Racing street coilovers for 02~07 Impreza +D2 rear camber adjustable top plates in the back and custom modified front top plates for extra caster/camber adjustment
Borla header Gen custom welded back together
Random Tech high flow cat
WJM-custom center pipe
WJM-custom fitted STi muffler w/extension
EVO VIII seats w/SUBARU adapters
SAFC-II

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More to come!

[WJM]

Please hold!

[WJM]

Damn you Alex and your 4 pics per post.

[Alex]

nice :D

[em1toevo]

Looks like it's in great shape to have that many miles. You must really take care of your cars.

[WJM]

It was in great shape when I got it.

It does have some major flaws now...

I had a work van run into my left rear door, so its all fubar'd now.
A few more dents here and there from parking lots.
A nice long scratch down the drivers side from road debris.
I had to roll the front and rear fenders to fit 245/40/17 Contis, so...flaky paint there.

After I get it running/suspension done...I'll be replacing the door with a nearly flawless one that I have, but its green, and then I'll have it all repainted. I will be doing away with the two tone and go solid dark blue.

[scoobaru]

update this cracka

[WJM]

Bump! Updated!