so, was at WCSS6, which rocked, and with the open hoods and all, was able to make measurements.

 

1. The hood overall is slightly smaller width on the imprezas. (due to fenders)

2. the lights from passenger side meets the fender, to driver's side meets the fender, is the same distance among legacys and imprezas.

3. the grill looks like it has the same mounting spots.

4. the bumper we already know swaps

5. the fenders are the same length from door to lights/corner of hood area

6. the hood are also the same length from windshield to front end.

 

So, what with, the lights being curved differently, that means in order to just swap the lights, the fenders, hood, and grill need to be swapped. as they all fit together differently than the legacy front end pieces do. but, it looks like they will swap, so far. the only real way to know is to find someone or a yard that I can grab all these pieces from. I already know of a couple places to grab all the pieces, but I'd have to repaint them.

 

okay, so when I'm done, if all this works, here's the overall eventual plan for the car: (* means both STI, or both WRX style together.)

 

Stock Mica Red 947 body color

STi V5 front bumper, matched color to car

STi V5 rear bumper, matched color to car

Legacy WRC Side skirts

JDM Clear (no lines) headlights

OBS Hood (or STI hood scoop *)

WRX wing (or STI *)

possibly the hood and wing either CF or matching the car.

 

Some may not like the idea of changing a legacy this much, but hey, this is my car, and I'm sure there are some people out there who are interested in getting more aftermarket choice for body pieces. This, if it works, would open up all '93-'01 impreza body pieces (-minus the side skirts, haven't measured them... lol)

 

btw - the legacys do have a bigger engine bay. so when it comes time for a TT engine, of course, much harder to manage in the impreza. so we DO have the advantage!

you just took over the top mad scientist position....I am now second. :-p

no way dude, I talk to you every day in the morning! you're waaaay more mad than I am! This is simple bolt ons.