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As of right now, we are going to keep the roof rack setup. I'll let you know if we decide to take it off.

Finally got a chance to work on this again. My work schedule is crazy now that the govt (at least my branch) has money to burn. I mainly did a lot of cosmetic little things that I really didn't photo document. I got my wagon windows into the STi doors, STi side skirts installed, and all the brake stuff done.
So here is how she looks now:

I am actually going to have to sell the rear WRX hub to STi Brembo conversion since I am going full swap and these wont work with the swap:

Then after that, I tackled the rusty engine crossmember, subframe and trans removal:

An example of the cancer under the hood:

And this is the other project slowing down the wagons progess:

That crossmember rust looks pretty serious. You plan on fixing it or just getting a replacement that's in better shape?

A new one is on order. Just waiting on shipping.

I'm sure you've already seen it, but Mach V was parting out a 2009 STI. They had the engine/tranny combo for $5500 (available separately too) and the wire harness for $450, IIRC. No idea of market prices but I'm sure they're on the high side otherwise they've be gone by now.

PGT wrote:I'm sure you've already seen it, but Mach V was parting out a 2009 STI. They had the engine/tranny combo for $5500 (available separately too) and the wire harness for $450, IIRC. No idea of market prices but I'm sure they're on the high side otherwise they've be gone by now.

I did see that and $2700 isnt terrible for the engine, but it looks like is no longer a complete long block as he has removed the TGV's, fuel rails, and other small things. Thanks for the heads up though.

On a side note, that Jeep seen some trails yet?

Yep....a private farm up in MD. I've got the trails scratches to prove it. LOL. Once on stock suspension/tires and the second time with the 3.5" lift and 35's. AMAZING capabilities...seriously. climbing up an off-camber hill in the mud at a 45 degree up the hill
...sliding one direction (down) while pulling sideways around trees and such. Locking diffs FTW.

I'm not counting the beach trip to Corolla....that's hardly a test of its capabilities.

Yeah, lockers are the way to go. I have a Grizzly in the rear of mine. Trying to decide what I want for my 60 up front. I need to get mine out on the trails soon. Need to source a winch first though.

Nice project!

Looks like some good progress!!!

Looks like this project will have to go on the chopping block. To many other projects need to take priority over it. Will put a ad in the sales section for the project as a roller or maybe part it.

Sorry to see it go. I thought you were making good progress. Is there a new project in the works?

Not another project yet. I have a house to finish and (3) other vehicle to maintain. Maybe in a year or so.

Very sad to see this go

Bummer man...

I was afraid this was too awesome to be real.

Car is sold. Looks like it went to a fellow Subaru enthusiast.

psmwrx wrote:Car is sold. Looks like it went to a fellow Subaru enthusiast.