SLW-SVT Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) My original Outback had been sitting for a year after i broke the timing belt. It has been stripped of all the upgrades and sent to the bone yard. This 1998 has been showing itself on Facebook Marketplace and i watched the price go from 2400 to 1900 over the course of a few weeks. I finally called him up and told him that I would come and buy it if he would take 1500. Went to look at it and wow, so much better shape than the old 97. No rust, relatively decent condition on the inside and the body was in great shape. I offered him $1400 after some haggling and drove it home. Had 214k on it. Mods so far: Exterior Paint- Ford Magnetic gray metalic Window tint 30% front, 5% rear and eyebrow New oem front wiper arms New Windshield Honda Pilot rear wiper arm All exterior lights are led JDM Projectors retrofitted with FXR 3.0 bi-xenon projectors JDM clear tails and garnish 2004 STI BBS wheels- Restored with Red caps JDM GTb side skirts JDM slim door molding JDM side marker lights JDM GTb front bumper and crash bar JDM GTb rear bumper JDM GTb projector fogs JDM OEM wing JDM OEM spats USDM 1995 manual folding mirrors Outback Limited smooth door handles Rays splined lug nuts New OEM front windows and guides Interior JDM 250T-B seats and door panels Outback Limited woodgrain trim New OEM carpet, headliner, rear hatch trim dyed black New OEM leather steering wheel Map lights now controlled by dome light switch/door open and led ProClips iPhone mount JDM ebrake surround Husky molded front floor liners USDM Rear cup holder Forester leather ebrake handle JDM OEM option console extension JDM shifter surround with pop up pocket WeatherTech rear floor liner Infiniti I30 auto dimming rear view mirror JDM lighted ignition ring Redline black leather console lid, ebrake and shifter boot Engine JDM Version 8 EJ207 with all new seals and headgaskets vf37 twinscroll turbo ARP head studs IAG 3mm phenolic spacers Aisen timing belt kit/water pump Beatrush air box/filter Beatrush accessories cover Zero Sports radiator shroud Zero Sports air diverter Zero Sports oil fill cap Zero Sports radiator cap and expansion tank cap Zero Sports air intake tube Weapon R polished washer/coolant reservoir Tomei 4" inlet pipe Perrin lightweight crank pulley 110 amp 3rd gen h6 alternator Transmission/Drivetrain JDM Version 7 STI non-dccd 6mt, cv axles, rear subframe, hubs R180 diff Kartboy outrigger bushings Kartboy short shifter/bushings Kartboy lockdown bolts Turn in concepts rear diff mount bushings Exhaust Stock jdm twin scroll EL headers and uppipe Tomioka Racing catless 3" downpipe Zero Sports midpipe Zero Sports muffler Karboy exhaust hanger bushings Suspension Tein Flex Z coilovers for a 2004 WRX STI or 2002-2007 WRX Zero/Sports front strut tower brace Zero/Sports rear strut brace Whiteline sway bar Endlinks Whiteline rear control arms Whiteline rear sway bar BSR19XXZ Whiteline front sway bar BSF19XZ Whiteline rear sway bar mounts Whiteline bump steer kit KCA313 End links and balljoints Whiteline Front Control arm- lower inner rear bushing KCA375 +.5 deg caster Whiteline Front Control arm- lower inner front bushing W51709A Whiteline trailing arm front and rear bushings Garage Dog house roof brace Brakes JDM STI Version 7 hubs and Brembos painted with new seals Brembo rotors/pads/dot 4 brake fluid StopTech SS brake lines for 2002 WRX Grimspeed master cylinder brace Steering Saab 9-2x steering rack Whiteline steering rack bushings Mevotech inner tie rods Whiteline bump steer outer tie rods Chase Bays power steering reservoir and full line kit Audio Sony Carplay/Android Auto radio Skar 6.5" components Skar 6.5" coaxial's Dual 10" subs Skar 1500W monoblock Boyo license plate camera The day I brought it home 9/21/18 Current Best mods: Brand new carpet: Limited Steering wheel, cluster surround, wiper/light controls Old school Alpine radio, JDM ebrake surround Ebay strut bar Leather seats! Serious detailing The old 97 when I brought it back from my inlaws house to strip it down. It really was a rust bucket http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/97%20Outback/PNPmSVcWQZSjwnOnLIydFw.jpg Thats it for now. Will be slowly working on this thing to get it fit for driving back and forth to work. Edited August 1, 2020 by SLW-SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Got some brand new wiper arms. Installed the Pilot rear arm and replaced the rear window trim. Not sure what that spoiler is for? http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/FjcX601RgqLDmyBpSD0Vw.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/vdkBzpGTfWs0LGYOwdj5w.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/GBoaYjPPT22QdIcHpjJeMw.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/TkZWtT9DTuG0HAGo7HykBw.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 need some coilovers bad http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/8qFsjkcjRAmfoVcDZovLw.jpg Much better http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/lYg67yhRRjxuXkp1hrPug.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 I got a new radio that has android auto and carplay and a backup camera. After much thought, i decided to mount the camera inside the rear bumper. I installed a slim sub as well. http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/eebmkzgYR1CdNrZ3fJQzIw.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/5R2mUcr8RA2mFAbcFjmFgw.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/jzQ0iTSzSGy5hfvaxw981Q_1.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/CCdwiKPYSqqZdkcnfxV3YA.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/oUUj07uKTOqBbYeWoMR7ag_1.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/fullsizeoutput_2bf9_1.jpeg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/jeVzA7edRNiysS6rS4V97Q.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 I have a painter lined up for when my GTB bumper comes in the mail. So far the parts I'm getting painted are the front and rear bumpers, jdm slim door trim, jdm skirts, jdm spats, jdm spoiler and new 1995 foldable mirrors. Maybe the door handles too. the spoiler is mocked up and the pinstripe removed. http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/KinQFk5JRVi8zoHTYnFpzg_1.jpg Also, got a Garage dog house roof brace http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/6jeQIFolTJ2IBnrzxJJ6aQ.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poosh Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 This is looking fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Looking good! Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somac Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Nice work so far! Looks like it's gonna be super clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Very clean. Keep the updates coming. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 Thanks guys. So I have acquired most of the GTB parts (Grille, front bumper, crash bar, fog lights and spats. Already have slim trim and skirts) this past weekend. I'm waiting on a rear bumper now as the jdm spats don't work with the outback rear bumper. I got some Tein Flex Z's for a 2004 STi or 2002-2007 WRX and installed them yesterday. Also, someone on Facebook gave me a working rear couple holder with no damage! This car has been parked in the garage since I got it while I'm getting it ready to drive back and forth to work. Here are the main things I' waiting on before putting insurance on it. 1. Paint the new parts and repaint the white. 2. Have the BBS wheels refinished 3. Change out brakes to something that are bigger and better than the stock setup 4. Install new timing belt http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_51ba.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_51a9.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_51ab.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_51c8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 You're almost making me want an older wagon instead of another 4th gen. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 You're almost making me want an older wagon instead of another 4th gen. Ha thanks! I'm trying to make this one as close to brand new off the lot as possible. Here are some pre body kit and paint shots http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/t0dyyal4TFC6VzifH8goew.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/BZWQO1gvQquwV7cwF0eMpg.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/NQVZmQIpQean8mdZ11Wvog.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/mdTpVtAbSVSYUubdptJbLQ.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poosh Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) The course youre taking with this car is fantastic. And I see that youre going with those powerstop calipers, too. Just ordered some for myself, along with some goodridge lines and hawk pads. Any plans for swaybars or any other suspension mods? Edit: i want those taillights something fierce. Edited December 23, 2018 by Poosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted December 25, 2018 Author Share Posted December 25, 2018 The course youre taking with this car is fantastic. And I see that youre going with those powerstop calipers, too. Just ordered some for myself, along with some goodridge lines and hawk pads. Any plans for swaybars or any other suspension mods? Edit: i want those taillights something fierce. Which model vehicle are you ordering the lines for? I've definitely been eyeballing the entire whiteline catalogue but I'm not in a hurry to do those mods. I just need to get the car painted and looking good first. Those tailights are one of my favorite mods:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poosh Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I ordered them for a 2002 WRX... fingers crossed that theyll match up lol im very confident that they will, based on simple experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 I ordered them for a 2002 WRX... fingers crossed that theyll match up lol im very confident that they will, based on simple experience. Now that I think about it, someone on facebook told me to go with 2002 WRX lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 Not sure what exactly happened but I ordered some suspension parts.. Whiteline rear sway bar, rear mounts and endlinks.. along with shiny new brakes. Also, installed a brand new oem steering wheel that my sister got me for Christmas. Havent decided what to do for the front swaybar yet. http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/YK1132YGTPSHQo5BBSTi2w.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/zDeL5J71S66yqkH7VaqwA.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/QJmSlB5ROypz9aOgSavZA.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/ytY0prazSYWJ2nZvoCnuaw.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poosh Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Good call getting the rear sway bar mounts. I feel like the stock mounts are so meager, especially up against a big aftermarket bar. Looks like you went with the motorsport bushings as far as hardness goes, if I'm not mistaken. Ive got all those parts, but with the softer poly bushings. Love whiteline! There was like two years where the front bar was unobtanium tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Good call getting the rear sway bar mounts. I feel like the stock mounts are so meager, especially up against a big aftermarket bar. Looks like you went with the motorsport bushings as far as hardness goes, if I'm not mistaken. Ive got all those parts, but with the softer poly bushings. Love whiteline! There was like two years where the front bar was unobtanium tho... it does seem pretty weak along with the plastic endlinks. These showed up the other day as well! http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/wcx8lklySOqHigRydzxg4g.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 I've been working on getting the car ready for paint. I worked out a deal with my painter where i would remove all the trim/ roof rack/ lights etc for a cheaper price. Got some red BBS caps and my first part for a turbo swap down the road. Also, i found a shop to restore my BBS wheels. still unsure about what color to use for my two tone but that will decide which color the wheels will end up being. http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/asszsgmlSxmVFhhOHReUoA.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/ZhzwlwGIRsiwITsaqZvMkg.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/HQ1C7loATt62OpDoJfKaA.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/9BmSYrEQSBWvq4g5lMzv8g.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/GMRFLCEZQ7OD1rXZMt2cQ.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/PLUNM1XaQ2GNdkNLpm4A5w.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/jTRPxlZNR0i2w7CNhu5WAg.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Last piece of the puzzle! JDM GTB rear bumper. http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/bJBvSAw2SPCkLwJXK8MzJQ.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtcrazy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I joined this forum just so I can follow the progress of your build! Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 Wow thats awesome! I should be going to paint in the next two weeks. Been working on getting the car prepped for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW-SVT Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 Zero / Sports muffler and Syms front strut bar came in along with a mint set of wood trim. On the passenger side of the car, I heated and peeled the two tone vinyl off by hand and it was a huge pain. Someone recommended getting an eraser wheel and that made everything soo much easier for the driver side. I still need to take off the passenger door trim and remove the old double sided tape but that will be easy now. I'm trying to figure out how to paint the car. My options are to keep the two tone but use a dark gray instead of brown or paint it all white and have a GTB clone. If I do all white my wheels will get refinished in Dark Gray and if I go two tone I'll probably refinish them in the color that they are now. http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/z0gVZ943Q2Wk3n1n3Pz6Dg.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/RW0sCg2TQwGfd3PKVUni9w.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/0iplB9W2QvenYPQbiPwiw.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/oekaG08Qz1ncLnAHling.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/qRHFHrSCQJAY5RUeA6cwA.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/DGC6Wkf8SkijbIL0Jt0DLQ.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/ov4TEOuYSFuyQPP96WVdg.jpg http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/eocullins/1998%20Outback/4g8BaG7tQtSiBAF6G5Ukew.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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