Pleides Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Sorry to bump this thread, but to Gunnar - Did you have to roll the fenders to fit the 235/40/18s with the old H&R springs you had on? Looks like you've gone through a couple suspension revisions since, but I was curious since that's the route I'm planning to take on my car if they can fit with my H&Rs and Konis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 Sorry to bump this thread, but to Gunnar - Did you have to roll the fenders to fit the 235/40/18s with the old H&R springs you had on? Looks like you've gone through a couple suspension revisions since, but I was curious since that's the route I'm planning to take on my car if they can fit with my H&Rs and Konis. I did have to roll the fronts as they would rub every once and awhile especially when driving spiritedly. Also, the car is at the body shop currently getting painted so I should be able to pick it up in 4 weeks when I'm home at the end of the month! 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Longest 4 weeks ever!!!! But, the body shop was down a tech and my project for them was pretty specialized. Didn't make it home till the beginning of May but the shop has made steady progress and I saw the car this morning fully primed. Paint going on this week and I should have it back by Friday. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 getting it done right takes as long as it takes:) Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Hey Magnuson, Kyle tells me you have some BP9 powerfolding mirrors to wire up too. Sounds like we'll all be getting together and tackling the job together. Looking forward to meeting you and the freshly painted wagon. MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragwagon Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Damn that looks sick. Question regarding JDM front end conversion. Anyone gotta a link? Hard time navigating this site rn and I really want to pull it off but I don't wanna any seam issues. I heard it's not a perfect match and I don't want to invest in something that won't look precise or non-stockish. I hate when panels don't line up right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Damn that looks sick. Question regarding JDM front end conversion. Anyone gotta a link? Hard time navigating this site rn and I really want to pull it off but I don't wanna any seam issues. I heard it's not a perfect match and I don't want to invest in something that won't look precise or non-stockish. I hate when panels don't line up right. Try sifting through here: https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-jdm-conversion-aftermarket-body-thread-112608.html MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05MNLGT Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 getting it done right takes as long as it takes:) amen bro. in two months, I'll be on year 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05MNLGT Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Damn that looks sick. Question regarding JDM front end conversion. Anyone gotta a link? Hard time navigating this site rn and I really want to pull it off but I don't wanna any seam issues. I heard it's not a perfect match and I don't want to invest in something that won't look precise or non-stockish. I hate when panels don't line up right. links for buying the JDM post front conversion? Not aware of any links. I had to buy piece by piece from 3 countries. if you don't get a nose cut, these parts are very expensive to ship from other countries. Which is why only us dumb ones do it. I know magnson has been working on his for years. I'm almost on year 5. There are no seam issue when you buy OEM subaru parts (USDM/JDM/EDM). Only if the panel was dented during shipping, which has happened to me twice. I'm meticulous about my builds. Nothing comes across the pond flawless. You need to know something about body repair or know of a body shop. These cars are 15 years old and use parts are just that, used. Before you step of the cliff on this, know that a JDM post front end conversion can cost between $3-4k (nose cut $1-2k). That doesn't include install labor or paint work. Even if you buy a jdn fender in your color, it will not match your car perfect. sunlight duration and country's climate can affect paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 jdm cars 15 years and older can be imported to Canada. Make a friend, import a car, schedule a vacation, swap parts, drive home. Might cost more, but much less time. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05MNLGT Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 or import a rhd tbsti to the state and break it down and rebuild on your lgt. or switch yours to rhd during the swap. best and quickest way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) Forgot to post here but the car is all painted and looks fantastic. I'm back at work again though so it's sitting on a battery tender in my garage now. I also bought a house with a shop while I was home so no more storage unit and parking stuff at my parents place. Sent from my SM-G973U1 using Tapatalk Edited October 1, 2020 by magnusonsubie 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 that's gorgeous Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05MNLGT Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Forgot to post here but the car is all painted and looks fantastic. I'm back at work again though so it's sitting on a battery tender in my garage now. I also bought a house with a shop while I was home so no more storage unit and parking stuff at my parents place. Sent from my SM-G973U1 using Tapatalk Congrats all the way around. looks great. hoping to have a single shade of WRB paint on mine this spring now that i'm done import panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlight Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Beautiful. Only car I've ever seen those wheels look good on. muFreight.co A JDM Container Sharing Service from Japan to NYC Website | Instagram | Email Bessie II's Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Congrats on the house! Car is of course beautiful. Thank you for creating such a master piece. pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Nice work! So, what's next ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Beautiful. Only car I've ever seen those wheels look good on.They are such a good wheel and I'm so happy with them. Had to raise the car quite a bit as they rubbed at first when I put them on since I went with a 255/35 tire. Nice work! So, what's next ?I still haven't gotten around to doing the upper interior black so next time I'm home from work that's on the list to do. I'll also be getting the front end wrapped in protective vinyl and then ceramic coat the whole car and then just drive it and enjoy it. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 (...) and then just drive it and enjoy it. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Yeah yeah yeah, I don't believe it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAABaruu Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Looks great. A more unique build for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Also if it's gone unnoticed I had the plastic moldings removed and shaved on the doors so they are fully smooth. Super subtle change to the look but I really like the way it came out. Sent from my SM-G973U1 using Tapatalk 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madrig Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Also if it's gone unnoticed I had the plastic moldings removed and shaved on the doors so they are fully smooth. Super subtle change to the look but I really like the way it came out. Sent from my SM-G973U1 using Tapatalk respect for going this route ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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