TheYeti

Thanks! I converted the dash and HVAC over to red led this weekend, and installed a Clarion head unit as well. It matches up well with the components that came with the wagon. It was also pre-wired for an amp, so I hooked up one I had sitting in the garage with an 8" woofer. It is a good improvement!

The brakes are nice for sure. It already has just about everything I could possibly want already, including a 6 speed. I will probably just redo the radio and take care of the regular maintenance stuff like... valve cover gaskets, timing belt, etc... j.

Welcome. The older Outbacks (I had a '97) and Foresters are great. You just need to know what to look for. Try to find one that has had the head gasket work done and you should be ok. j.

As some of you know, I recently parted ways with Grover, my old '86 GL hatchback. I ended up finding a good deal on a Sedona Red Pearl 02 WRX wagon. Needless to say I will be paying a little more attention to the newer gen forums going forward Just wanted to share a couple of pictures:

This is nothing exciting at all, but I will post anyway: filled up and got 32.3 on the tank. I also filled the radiator since the antifreeze was a little low. "Yay"? j.

I think 195/55 range would work. A 205/50 might fit as well.

Thanks for the replies on the lock/ignition issue, all. Probably just going to get a used one with a key for now. I will get the old one repaired at some point j.

It got stuck again... so replacement is probably best at this point. Question for you all: is it easier to just grab an ignition switch and key from a junker, or is this a part I can actually order and replace? I would rather not have to use two keys (door, and ignition) but it seems unavoidable now.

My ignition switch would not release. I couldn't turn the car off let alone get the key out. Sprayed some Tri-Flow into the cylinder the other day and the problem seems to be fixed for now.

Nothing exciting, but it always feels good to get things back to working order. Replaced/ fixed the window crank handle that I broke while trying to install sound deadening on the front driver's door. Drilled out and replaced a bolt that snapped off while removing the rear seat bottom. Thanks for the help Shawn. j.

Welcome! That is a cool looking Brat for sure. Enjoy. j.

Why not try plastidip (or whatever it is). If you hate, just peel it off and be done with it.

Your adapter looks good!

Claybar and a wax over the weekend. Just tossing these in here:

I really can't wait to see your hatch! I may end up taking mine to Greg at SloDrive. He made some brakets for a friend's GL coupe using Miata seats. They mount up to the stock locations and it looks great.

I found a pair of nice 02-03 WRX seats for the hatch which is exciting. Figuring out how to install them both will be another matter.

What did you do to get your WRX seat in? Just curious how it is mounted. thanks! j.

Much better!

My daughter and me. The family.

I really love these old wagons. I also like that color. Good find!

I got bored and decided to install the old storage pocket from the old radio console. I also picked up a cell phone holder. I can't stand the windshield mounts. This one connects to the front seat bracket bolt.

Very nice!

I had Auto Zone order it. That was about 6 years ago.

The enclosure is made from a 10" concrete tube, fiberglass, 3/4" MDF, and Rammat. All of this stuff was sitting in the garage. The MDF is cut to make the ends of the enclosure. Once the ends are in place, I pour some fiberglass resin in the tube and roll it around the base and sides. The resin will creep into any gaps and help to create a strong, air tight seal. After it cures, I used the fiberglass and material to line the walls of the tube to create a more rigid and durable enclosure. A couple of layers should be adequate. The Rammat is placed over that... just because I felt like doing it . I used a Dremel to cut the hole to install the wiring connection. For this install, I mounted my enclosure to a platform. This gives me a place to mount the amp, and provides a solid base that won't slide around in the back. Here are some pictures.

The head unit is in and the Kicker speakers sound great! I was also able to pretty much match the interior illumination color. Pretty cool