MUACHi: 95 Impreza Coupe "BADGUY"

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Git-R-Done

Seng wrote:

xxgxx know who i am...i can help out and repair the front bumper for you if you want...

i think ur subaru is the one i was going to pick up a while ago from cl. not sure but it looks exactly like that one...hmmmm lol

couldve been. a few months ago i was trying to sell it because i needed money to pay bills and such, had too many flakers from CL so i decided to keep it, that was BEFORE i did research into the Subaru bloodline. i think it was a good idea i kept this car or else i wouldve have a ride right now.

MUACHi wrote:

Seng wrote:

xxgxx know who i am...i can help out and repair the front bumper for you if you want...

i think ur subaru is the one i was going to pick up a while ago from cl. not sure but it looks exactly like that one...hmmmm lol

couldve been. a few months ago i was trying to sell it because i needed money to pay bills and such, had too many flakers from CL so i decided to keep it, that was BEFORE i did research into the Subaru bloodline. i think it was a good idea i kept this car or else i wouldve have a ride right now.

yea, im a big fan of the 90s subaru...been wanting one. lol. its all good...well, if you ever need help doing some bodywork..lemme know

thanks. im actually planning on sanding down my car sometime this coming month along with bondo and other bodywork stuff. this is gonna be a challenge for me.

MUACHi wrote:

thanks. im actually planning on sanding down my car sometime this coming month along with bondo and other bodywork stuff. this is gonna be a challenge for me.

well when the time comes, lmk ill lend a hand

MUACHi wrote:

thanks. im actually planning on sanding down my car sometime this coming month along with bondo and other bodywork stuff. this is gonna be a challenge for me.

bodywork is not that bad. just time consuming..its best to take your time and do it right the first time.

Seng wrote:

MUACHi wrote:

thanks. im actually planning on sanding down my car sometime this coming month along with bondo and other bodywork stuff. this is gonna be a challenge for me.

bodywork is not that bad. just time consuming..its best to take your time and do it right the first time.

yes. The prep process is just as important as the painting process.

grrrrr.... damn UPS... they lost one of my shocks.. it better get here soon because i wanna put it on asap....

what shocks did you go with?

decided to go with KYB AGX shocks with H&R springs. but.... UPS lost one shock, and the H&R springs wont be in stock until July 13 just my luck. i'm going to try and fix this UPS issue, then i might look into Eibach springs.

UPDATE: 10/22/2011
WHEEL SANDING

had a free day so we decided to sand down and polish my 14 inch steelies. originally wanted to get new rims but since i already bought tires for these, might as well just keep em and have some fun. didnt have any good photos because it didnt hit me to take pics till we were almost done.

TOOLS:
1. washing equipment (water, soap, sponge, dry towel)
2. sand paper (we used 80grit, 200grit, 600grit)
3. metal polisher
4. coronas

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My buddy and i decided to see who could finish theirs faster, him on the grinder and me by hand. elbow grease FTW!!
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we didnt have a DA sander on hand, so we used a grinder with a sanding disc - MAJOR NO NO
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we barely finished 2, took all day because of all the grease and grime on the wheels. gotta wait another weekend to finish em.
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I've got a set of H&R springs that is just laying around. They were from my rs. but when i sold it, i kept the springs. still hella new. himme up if you want em. shoot me and offer

Update 12/28/2011
New bumper and wheels

Was working on another car when my buddies had a crazy idea to fit the wheels onto my car. That was a great idea lol. And also got the chance to fit the new bumper on since i sanded it a few weeks ago. Its a work in progress, but im proud.

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looking good what do you plan on doing next?

gotta get some lowering springs because my front is way too high. aside from that, im waiting till i get some free time to start on the bodywork and paint. maybe early feb.

good start...u goin to keep it same color....???

get the STi foglight covers off Ebay, they're fairly cheap.

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i've been busy this new year, i'm gonna get the fog covers and lowering springs as soon as i handle all my bills. i like the stock color, but i think im gonna go with metallic black or some sort of dark red.

UPDATE: 2/8/2012
LOWERED

finally got a chance to install the new set of H&R Springs. the manufacturer says the drop is 1.8inch front and 1.5inch rear, but after letting it sit in for a day or two, my drop was 2inch front and 1.5inch rear. sorry forgot to take before and after pics.

Pro
- more aggressive stance
- stiffer springs REALLY improve cornering, feels completely stable and grounded at fast speeds

Cons
- less spring travel, i fear that it may be a less comfortable ride, but havent noticed anything yet.

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UPDATE: 2/15/2012
SANDING STAGE 1

got all my tools ready and began the process for a new paint job. i started by washing down the car and used an orbital palm sander to knock out the clear coat and most of the base coat. estimated time was about 2 hours for the whole car. Not bad i say.

TOOLS:
- orbital palm sander
- 60grit disc sand paper
- car wash supplies
- dry towel or napkin for wiping off debris as you go
- breathing mask of any kind

15 min of sanding
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2 hours of sanding
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keep at it! it'll come around!

cool what color you plan on painting it?

And whats the quote on the paint job your getting and from where?

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