
As of 1/1/2021: 187782 chassis miles
This is my 2000 Impreza RS coupe which has been my daily driver since 2004. I bought it used from a gentleman in Dallas who had it set up for autocross. Faced with the prospect of buying a new car, I couldn’t find it in myself to part with it! Now after years of wear and tear I am committed to making this thing new again, and to eventually make it into the STI it always wanted to be
--- GOALS ---
Short/mid-term Goals:
- JDM EJ205 Swap
- JDM 5-speed 4.444 FD Swap
- Ongoing repairs
- V6 body trim
- Upgrade stereo
- Refresh interior
--- MOD LIST ---
Engine & Exhaust:
- PRM Jetstream Cold Air Intake
- ProECM Lightweight Pulley Set
- SPT Sport Exhaust
- STI Group N 5-speed Transmission Mount
- STI Group N Pitch Stop
- Kartboy Transmission Crossmember Bushings
- COBB Tuning Short Throw Shifter
- Energy Suspension Shifter Bushings
- KYB AGX Struts
- King OE Height Springs
- STI Group N Strut Mounts
- Cusco Rear Sway Bar
- SPT Front Strut Tower Brace
- 06 WRX 4/2 Piston Brakes
- Powerstop Stainless Brake Lines
- Sparco Assetto Gara 17x7.5 Matte Graphite Silver
- Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS 215/50R-17
- Full Repaint
- JDM Tail Lights
- Depo Clear Corners and Side Markers
- Painted Shark Fin Antenna
- 2006 STI Floor Mats
- LT Sport (Amazon) Shift Knob and Boot
- Alpine CDE-SXM145BT Single DIN Receiver
- Infinity Reference 6000cs 6.5" Component Door Speakers
- Infinity Reference 6522IX 6.5" Coaxial Rear Speakers
- Pioneer 12" Subwoofer in Custom Box
- Noico 80mil Sound Deadener, ~120 sqft
--- TABLE OF CONTENTS ---
1. Original Photos
2. Head Gasket Repair
3. Shifter Linkage/Bushings, Transmission Mount, Interior Trim
4. Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
5. Paint Prep
6. Painting
7. Shark Fin Antenna
8. Sound Deadening
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