Apkarian100's Impreza RS

[apkarian100]

In its current state :unamused::

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400114_2644441186058_1106467447_32334274_877432103 _n.jpg

What it use to look like when I owned it:

http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/5338/dsc0084.jpg

Pics when I first bought it:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC02721.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC02722.jpg

[Bu11dogg2]

She's purty :wub:

Future mod plans?

[apkarian100]

I'm looking at some clear corner lights and turn signals and some rear spats in the back for starters.

So far I've got just tune-up stuff into it: ceramic brake pads, iridium spark plugs, new plug wires.

But I am going to detail the crap out of it first. :)She's purty :wub:

Future mod plans?

[tehsbean]

But I am going to detail the crap out of it first. :)
Great idea! A good claybar/wax job would certainly make it look awesome!

Nice car.

[TWP987]

Nice car man I love the RS

[apkarian100]

So it looked be cool outside after the down pour with the sun out, so I took a pic.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC02763.jpg

[cman7]

mmmmmm..... I love waxed cars. :)

[apkarian100]

It hasn't been waxed yet, I'm taking it step by step on detailing. I just need to get some pads, compound, and polish.mmmmmm..... I love waxed cars. :)

[subastyle]

Nice is that Sedona Red pearl?

[apkarian100]

Yes it is. I didn't think I'd like the color at first, but I really psyched I have it now. Nice is that Sedona Red pearl?

[subastyle]

Yes it is. I didn't think I'd like the color at first, but I really psyched I have it now.

I love sedona read pearl have you buffed it??

[apkarian100]

Not yet. In I little bit I'll be getting new buffing pad and compounds/polishes. I just clean it and clay bar it for now.I love sedona read pearl have you buffed it??

[apkarian100]

A recent pic:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC03226.jpg

[Robk0000]

Is that at your house? Nice view from the drive.

[apkarian100]

Yep, it's at my house. I live on a mountain, and that big lake is Winnipesaukee. I just need a better camera and I could get some sweet pics!Is that at your house? Nice view from the drive.

[SubyFr3ak]

I like the grille... hopefully by the end of August I'll own a red one too :D

[apkarian100]

Sedona Red or the Brilliant Red?I like the grille... hopefully by the end of August I'll own a red one too :D

[GC4-RS]

Sedona Red or the Bright Red?

The what? Brilliant Red? Yes, i'd like one of those please! :spin::lol:

<---- seen this SRP RS in person, uber clean :up:

[apkarian100]

Whoops, thanks for the paint code clarification.The what? Brilliant Red? Yes, i'd like one of those please! :spin::lol:

<---- seen this SRP RS in person, uber clean :up:

[GC4-RS]

so is that an ebay grill? me likes

[apkarian100]

Nope. It's a C-West grill. I got a real good price on it, already painted.

so is that an ebay grill? me likes


I thought I'd put another pic up from today, probably one of my last pics with the dual projector headlights:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC03426.jpg

[GC4-RS]

i'll be looking for a similar grill very soon...

wish i had the $ for your projectors :(

[apkarian100]

Nice, can't wait to see what grill you find.i'll be looking for a similar grill very soon...

wish i had the $ for your projectors :(

[GC4-RS]

well since i cant find a ver6 grill (well i did but :squee: wont come off it :lol:), i'll prolly get the cwest like yours or some other replica and make it my own :shrug:

IIRC tehsbean had a replica grill but im not sure if he wants to part with it...

[GC4-RS]

this is the best i have been able to find
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-Subaru-Impreza-97-01-GC8-WRX-STI-Mesh-Grill-Grille_W0QQitemZ140279131396QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot ors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item20a949ad0 4&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

[apkarian100]

Yes, Chris has a replica grill, but it sags, which I don't like. You know, on RS25, they are doing a group buy on genuine V6 grilles.:

http://www.rs25.com/forums/f14/t114826-limited-time-only-ver-6-grill-group-buy.html

[GC4-RS]

^ well thanks for the heads up but, a.) i got screwed on the last "group buy" i was involved in on RS25

and... b.)$175+shipping is alot more than i would like to spend on this mod, i kno its oem, but still

and the sagging can be corrected quite easily btw...

[tehsbean]

IIRC tehsbean had a replica grill but im not sure if he wants to part with it...
I would love to part with it. I just have to get another grille first.

[GC4-RS]

I would love to part with it. I just have to get another grille first.

lemme kno, oh and i'd be willing to trade you mine btw...

[R-raid]

car looks good, i am liking the progress, looks like up next is a coupe wing :)

[apkarian100]

Ah coupe wing. :)car looks good, i am liking the progress, looks like up next is a coupe wing :)

[adam]

wingless ftw

[apkarian100]

Well I got a little bling for the new grill. What do you think?

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC03448.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC03449.jpg

[middleG622]

Nice. I like.

[apkarian100]

Just a little update, I have some Winterforces, H6 rear brake upgrade, and lightweight pulleys coming. I'll post pics when things arrive.

[cman7]

Nice. Good choice on getting some winter tires. You won't regret it.

[apkarian100]

I guess they ran out of Winterforces, makes sense. I went with General Altimax Arctics instead.

Pulleys are in, minus the power steering pulley, wrong spline count.

H6 brake upgrade to be installed this week.

Here's a preview of what's to be installed:

Before:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/IMG_0428.jpg

After:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/13348_209665073603_824658603_297143.jpg

[boost25]

I guess they ran out of Winterforces, makes sense. I went with General Altimax Arctics instead.

Pulleys are in, minus the power steering pulley, wrong spline count.

H6 brake upgrade to be installed this week.



You will love those tires... It is what I have on my STi. Last year it was pretty much unstoppable in the snow. Even rolling around in 10-12" of fresh snow. They dug down well. Not that I could see anything since at that level, the snow hits the lower part of the front bumper and makes a snow wave that comes straight up and into the windshield.

Nice job on the brake cleanup too!

[apkarian100]

lol.

You must give shtbxr22 a little credit for helping in cleaning the rotors too. He help me out.You will love those tires... It is what I have on my STi. Last year it was pretty much unstoppable in the snow. Even rolling around in 10-12" of fresh snow. They dug down well. Not that I could see anything since at that level, the snow hits the lower part of the front bumper and makes a snow wave that comes straight up and into the windshield.

Nice job on the brake cleanup too!

[apkarian100]

Wow, it's been a while. Well since this, I put LED taillights in. :RCKSTR:

[cman7]

Wow, it's been a while. Well since this, I put LED taillights in. :RCKSTR:

Pics or it didn't happen. :D

[apkarian100]

Wow, long time since an update. I'll keep it simple, my car went kaboom and I replaced the timing belt, water pump, thermostat, cams, headgaskets, valves, and all the other gasket goodies.

Today though, I put on some rear spats I had:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/0611001443a.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/0611001443.jpg

[Seraphinwolf]

It's been a while cause you keep only posting updates on RS25 and keep forgetting about here. :unamused:

[apkarian100]

I post updates on here, just not on this thread. :DIt's been a while cause you keep only posting updates on RS25 and keep forgetting about here. :unamused:

[ishredNH]

It's been a while cause you keep only posting updates on RS25 and keep forgetting about here. :unamused:

aaaaaaaaaaah **** no he didn't!! He just blew your spot UP!! :rofl:

[cman7]

i vote you debadge the rear (the subaru part)...

[apkarian100]

I was actually thinking about that when I posted the pic. Good idea!i vote you debadge the rear (the subaru part)...

[cman7]

I was actually thinking about that when I posted the pic. Good idea!

Maybe the AWD sticker too. :)

I'm debadging the Audi tonight or tomorrow. Much cleaner IMO.

[My Name]

rs25

[apkarian100]

Good thinking again.Maybe the AWD sticker too. :)

I'm debadging the Audi tonight or tomorrow. Much cleaner IMO.

[apkarian100]

Pre-WBM pics:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04427.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04429.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04430.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04432.jpg

[Seraphinwolf]

Shiny tip!

[apkarian100]

One WBM pic:

http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_3cf96590ff_3414_1024.jpg

[apkarian100]

And some more from the cruise down:

http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/5338/dsc0084.jpg

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/4333/dsc0088.jpg

[apkarian100]

Some things in the works. I am parts collecting right now for a 02-05 WRX front brake conversion. I just picked up some Goodridge stainless coated lines and I have some 05 WRX front caliper w/ brackets. I still need to get some rotors, pads, and some ATE superblue fluid.

The lines:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04522.jpg

Stay tuned for more....

[98Wagoon]

mmm.. tasty liiiines....

and wheres the pic of you with the HHHUUUUUUUUGGEE exhaust from my car?! :rofl:

[Berge56]

looking good!

[Bu11dogg2]

thought you were getting rid of the grapefruit shooter?

[apkarian100]

It is gone. I have a temporary Impreza L exhaust for now, then I'll go get the Cobb replica CBE. But for now, I really need my brakes fixed.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/0620001141a.jpg

thought you were getting rid of the grapefruit shooter?

[Bu11dogg2]

^nice!

shoulda grabbed the complete WRX set I had up for $90

[apkarian100]

Would have had to make an adapter to fit my exhaust, and I got the Impreza L exhaust for free.^nice!

shoulda grabbed the complete WRX set I had up for $90

[apkarian100]

A small update, looking to do a WRX front brake conversion. Here are some nice lines and newly powder coated calipers:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04522.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/IMG_3640.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/IMG_3644.jpg

[98Wagoon]

pertttyyyyy

[Seraphinwolf]

Those aren't fresh baked cookies!

[apkarian100]

So today I say goodbye to my RS. It was nice while I had it, but it's time to move onto something better. Stay tuned for my next Subie. :)

[98Wagoon]

:(



cant wait to see what you do with the next one, though. since I already know what it is... haha

[cman7]

Best of luck. I hope you got what you wanted for your RS. :)

[apkarian100]

I got enough to make me happy.Best of luck. I hope you got what you wanted for your RS. :)

[RCKSTR]

Congrats man, looking forward to the next one :D

[DHGurs]

Chris, glad to hear you shall have boost!

[Berge56]

so what is the next car?

[Evoeater]

Congrats!! And what he asked^^^^

[98Wagoon]

I know secrets! :hide:

[Robk0000]

what happened with the calipers i coated for you?

[98Wagoon]

what happened with the calipers i coated for you?


he sold them and his SS brake lines.. a week after I bought other brakes. :unamused:


I wont forgive him for at least 5 minutes for it...

[squeethebee]

what happened with the calipers i coated for you?

Where were able to find the rebuild kit for the straight WRX caliper?

ed

[98Wagoon]

Where were able to find the rebuild kit for the straight WRX caliper?

ed


I believe eric rebuilt them for him

[etaks99rs]

So today I say goodbye to my RS. It was nice while I had it, but it's time to move onto something better. Stay tuned for my next Subie. :)

WHAT IIIIS IT MAN?!

[apkarian100]

Don't worry my man. You will see the new ride soon. :)WHAT IIIIS IT MAN?!

[DHGurs]

TTIWWOP!

MMMMmmmm MBP

[apkarian100]

:bacon:TTIWWOP!

MMMMmmmm MBP

[Seraphinwolf]

Two buisness days have gone by... WHERE IS NEW RIDE?!?!?!!!!

[apkarian100]

Picking it up Saturday hombre. I started school today, don't have too much time to do things at the moment.Two buisness days have gone by... WHERE IS NEW RIDE?!?!?!!!!

[apkarian100]

Found this pic of my old car today. Looks like the new owner's taking care of it. :unamused:

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400114_2644441186058_1106467447_32334274_877432103 _n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403019_2644457066455_1106467447_32334277_183598649 7_n.jpg

[My25RSL]

:eek::slap::sad:

[apkarian100]

Pretty much. It's great seeing a nice car I took care of go to ****......:eek::slap::sad:

[cman7]

D: That sucks!

It looks like tires might have had something to do with it. Silly people running around without snow tires in New England.

[My25RSL]

D: That sucks!

It looks like tires might have had something to do with it. Silly people running around without snow tires in New England.

I is running summer tires right now..

[cman7]

I is running summer tires right now..

I wouldn't dare. The first snow we got on Halloween I was running around on my Federal 595's and they had NO place in snow. Hell, just creeping down a hill at 5mph lightly modulating the brakes I still slid. It's asking for trouble.

But to each their own. I like low insurance premiums.

[Seraphinwolf]

I is running summer tires right now..

You would... Are you gonna be able to pass tech with summer tires tomorrow?

[My25RSL]

i hope so...they are inspect-able tires...

[apkarian100]

I think you're right.D: That sucks!

It looks like tires might have had something to do with it. Silly people running around without snow tires in New England.

[Seraphinwolf]

Looks like something was hanging low and catch and ripped the fender to shreds. Check the scrap through the bumper yet the rest is fine. I'd put money on a tree in the road and he tried to avoid it but going too fast. Something along those lines. Sad to see this happen to an SRP RS...

[apkarian100]

I'm not sure what happening, but he was telling people on facebook his hood wasn't unlatching so he had to cut the fender from the side to get access to it. :spin:Looks like something was hanging low and catch and ripped the fender to shreds. Check the scrap through the bumper yet the rest is fine. I'd put money on a tree in the road and he tried to avoid it but going too fast. Something along those lines. Sad to see this happen to an SRP RS...