Epic Springs and a Downpipe Install on a 2009 WRX Hatch
by Subachad on Apr.19, 2010, under Automotive
Another spring install on a WRX along with a Downpipe install. This time its a 2009 Impreza WRX Hatchback. Not only do these Epic Lowering Springs give the car a much nicer stance, it’s also a great suspension modification to improve the handling of the WRX without sacrificing ride quality.
Scroll through and click on the images for descriptions of the install.
Impreza RS Pulley Install – February 2008
by Subachad on Apr.01, 2010, under Automotive
Installing a pulley on an Subaru with an EJ engine such as the Impreza or Legacy is pretty straight forward. Basically just lock the engine either by putting the car in gear or using something such as my pulley removal tool to lock the engine as you loosen the crank pulley. Once the bolt is loose, work the pulley off and replace with your new lightweight pulley.
Stock Impreza RS Pulley Removed
The $100 Paint Job – Ah, I See It Now!
by Subachad on Mar.24, 2010, under Automotive
Months into this paint job and I am now fully Convinced.
Hours have been spent straightening, sanding, cleaning, painting, cleaning, painting, sanding and so it goes. The first coat was a little thick and had some massive orange peel, as I progress I get better and faster. I still have two coats of black but I got anxious. I had to see the finish product. I’m glad I I’d too and for two reasons. One, I have a better understanding about the wet sanding. Two, I can see myself in that paint! After some wet sanding with 1000 grit on a block I followed up with 2000 in my hand. A few spots of primer are showing up which can be expected as I’m still a few coats away from being done.
I wrote up a little more, talking about the highs and lows of this evening, me battling the shine but I lost it. Turns out I should hit save prior to done and since I’m making this post from my phone I really don’t want to go back into it. Important thing is the shine.
Now for some pictures. I took a few pictures of the hood, as you can see I only actually buffed a small section. I also have some pictures of the front fenders after two coats of paint. The mix is two parts Rustoleum hunter green to one part Lowes royal blue enamel.
- Close up of the milky hood. Some polish and wax will result in a nice shine.
- Hood after sanding, right side has had rubbing compound
- Showing Some Shine
- Another Impreza Fender Picture after 2 coats of Rustoleum
- Fender after 2 Coats of Paint, The left side has been color sanded for smoothness.
Tanner Foust Mulholland Drift Video – Pure Awesomeness
by Subachad on Mar.23, 2010, under Automotive
Will this be the viral video of the year? Maybe not, maybe so. Really though? Who cares, this is awesome! I have driven this road more than a few times, none of which were tail out like this.
Click play to watch Tanner Foust drift the well known Mulholland Drive.
Set the Wayback Machine to 2003 – It’s SEMA
by Subachad on Mar.20, 2010, under Automotive
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