I was starting to clutter up the "what did you do today" thread with all manner of minor updates - "Hey guys - I topped off my washer fluid!!"
....so i figured it was time for a journal.
My car has always been my daily since i've had it, but I go through periods of trying to spruce it up. I've had it from the 120K mile mark to the current 185K+.
Most recent w/ roof rack and tinted fog lights...
Current Mods...
Next planned work...
A few old engine out shots (from mechanic) from when i had a bunch of seals replaced and a new clutch installed.....
And here's a
of the header engine note (pre-new muffler, hence the turbo-like sound)
Ebay Headers.... (oil pan is newer - it was rusted out when i got the car). required WRX oil filter conversion (smaller diameter)
Repairs since owned:

My car has always been my daily since i've had it, but I go through periods of trying to spruce it up. I've had it from the 120K mile mark to the current 185K+.
Most recent w/ roof rack and tinted fog lights...


Current Mods...
UEL Headers (ebay)
K&N Air filter
Yonaka high flow cats (rear 2 cats)
1" trailer hitch receiver
Boss Touch screen DVD Stereo
Kenwood Front speakers
Walker Quiet flow muffler
WRX 02-04 16" wheels
5mm wheel spacers all around
generic mud flaps all around w/ subaru decals
Faux leather front seat covers
Various shift knobs depending on my mood
Front grill painted black (plain old krylon)
Lower previously grey trim painted flat black
Mid pipe heat shield "delete"
Roof Rack
Yellow tinted fog lights
Semi-permanent 7" tablet mount with permanent micro usb power install, mainly for Torque.
2nd Permanent micro usb power install on left side of dash.
WRX oil filter conversion so headers would fit. The headers make removing the filter a pain in the [email protected]@, especially the first time after my mechanic had tightened it as if the fate of the world depended on it staying on.
Chinese dash cam that works well for intended purpose (crash evidence). The biggest challenge of install was figuring out how to change the menu language to english!
Next planned work...
none currently
A few old engine out shots (from mechanic) from when i had a bunch of seals replaced and a new clutch installed.....

And here's a
Ebay Headers.... (oil pan is newer - it was rusted out when i got the car). required WRX oil filter conversion (smaller diameter)


Repairs since owned:
New clutch and Flywheel (mechanic)
timing belt, water pump and all idlers (mechanic)
Valve cover gaskets, rear main seal, cam seals (mechanic)
Oil pan replaced (mechanic)
New sunbelt radiator (OEM style)
Rear wiper motor replace
Various interior trim pieces
Middle a/c vent replaced
Top dash cubby replaced
A/C tensioner, full assembly
Driver side sunshade replaced
Rear seat cup holder replaced (none included)
Downstream O2 sensor replaced
Window gussets replaced
Rear bumper hole repaired
Rear shocks replaced OEM style
PCV valve replaced
Front rotors replaced
Drivers side front window motor replaced
Front ball joint (1)
Rewired front passenger wiring harness
New Fuel Filter
New clock
New driver's seat adjuster wheel
Professional A/C recharge service - couple o rings replaced
All new rear brake pads and hardware @188K miles
Normal maintenance items, plugs, fluids, lights, pads, etc.