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Like I said, I found mine with free shipping, so if you look long enough, you'll probably find a good deal.
The BattleWagon -- Mud's Outback
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On the road again... lifted, loud, and angrier than ever.
Car: MY'00 Outback (Base) 4EAT w/premium sound + Rear limited-slip differential (oddball option on the car)
Purchase Date: 8/14/2000
Purchase Location: Bremerton, WA
Mileage: 176,000, and counting (updated 1/5/12)
Mods: Updated 1/5/12
**Engine and Trans**
-Full 3" intake setup w/torque box mod, snorkel coming soon
-Borla replica UEL header, ported/polished
-Gutted stock catpipe
-Custom stainless 2.25" catback tucked into trans tunnel, glasspack muffler
-Painted stock intake mani wrinkle black
-Valve covers and injector guards shot in gloss black
-Ported/Gasket matched intake manifold
-Gasket matched and shaved heads (higher C/R)
-Gates Racing Timing Belt
-FelPro PermaTorque MLS head gaskets
-NGK Iridium Plugs
-Injectors cleaned, tested to new condition
-STI GroupN engine mounts
-Fully rebuilt 4EAT w/mods
-Centre diff lock switch
-Radiator fan shutoff switch (coming w/snorkel)
-Prosport Oil Pressure Gauge
-Prosport Oil Temperature Gauge
-Prosport Water Temperature Gauge
-Scangauge II displaying TPS, Water Temp, IAT, and Bat. Voltage
-Air conditioning delete (including condenser, etc)
-Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 engine oil
-Wix 51365 Oil Filter
-Subaru ATF-HP auto trans fluid
-Subaru OEM 4EAT filter
**Suspension and Rolling Stock**
-KYB GR-2 Struts
-Subaru OEM Subaru Baja front springs and Subtle Solutions spacers (+2" lift)
-RalliTEK Heavy Duty Rear Springs (+2" lift)
-Custom Alignment
-Axxis Ultimate Ceramic brake pads
-225-60-16 General Alitmax HP's on stock 10-spoke alloys
-Full size spare, roof mounted
**Interior/Exterior and lighting**
-MY'04 FXT 4EAT leather shift knob
-Pioneer DEH-P6000UB Head Unit
-Custom single DIN toggle switch panel
-RoadBlockR sound deadening in the hatch
-All weather front floor mats
-Subaru A/W rear floor mats
-Custom aluminum front skid plate
-Thule crossbars
-cheap Swagman bike rack
-DRL delete + GE Tungsram Selective Yellow H1 lowbeams
-Trailer hitch + various balls/hooks for towing/offroading
-Front tow hook cover removed, hook painted red
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
-The story, and the first detail job (You are HERE *big red dot*)
-Hawkeye WRX rim's (just a photoshop...)
-'04 FXT 4EAT Leather Shift Knob
-Comparison with '09 Outback, and Foglight rockguards removed
-Mystery box arrives, and what's inside
-HomeDepot hybrid CAI (for MAP Subbies)
-First pic with the new suspension setup, I say good-bye to the car for a few months
-Adding some more parts to the MOD box!
-I'm not a parts-whore... I swear...
-It's BACK!
-Permatex Headlight Restoration
-Custom Lightbar installed
-'07 FSXT 6CD Changer
-Borla Replica header installed
-Link to my Hella wiring mess, and Bbottomley's helpful expertise
-Just some more pics!
-Magnaflow muffler painted, ready for catback install!
-Soundclip of new stainless catback
-Got some SNOW!
-RoadBlockR Sound Deadening
- Protection for the dangly bits...
-Bad news
-Axxis Ultimate Ceramic brake pads
-eBay Swagman Bike Rack installed
-Trip to Paris Landing State Park, BattleWagon turns 150k miles young
-Spring Cleaning, and undercoating! :smile:
-Finished up the Pioneer install, painted my shifter surround
-Got tint!
-Subtle Solutions front lift installed
-Couple pics from the alignment shop
-Ordered the new engine
-Scangauge II installed
-Starting the engine replacement!
-Finished pics!
-Murphy's law... I get torque bind and a failed transmission clutch pack, as well as a new throttle position sensor.
-The TuRD... my transportation while the Scooby is in the shop!
-All fixed up, showing off the new shoes!
-A loose wire leads to another trip to a different dealer, and a tow truck along the way.
-GE Tungsram Gold (Selective-Yellow) Low Beam Bulbs
- DIY Intake V2... 3 inch, modded airbox!
- Painted my 'new' spare set of wheels.
[story snipped to save space... shoot me PM for details... lol)
First mod... resonator deletes! Eventually I will get a different tube to replace the piece between the scoop and the airbox, but for now, it adds a little more growl. I neatly sealed off the holes with electrical tape. Ghetto-tastic.
Before:
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After:
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Next, I removed the silly piece of plastic that Subaru put in front of the intake scoop to deflect air away from it.
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Now, for my first appearance mod. This may not seem like a mod, but it certainly made a difference in the way the car looks. The paint's clearcoat was contaminated with all sorts of stuff, from old wax buildup to waterspots to ground in road grime, you name it. It gave the car an odd grey-ish tint. :huh:
Today I was determined to remove the aforementioned 'tint', and make her shine again.
First step was removing the bug deflector, and doing a two-bucket wash. Here's what it looked like after that:
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Then, I claybarred the entire car. The clay took out most of the surface stuff that was left behind, but the paint still felt rough to the touch. So I broke out the Griot's/Porter Cable buffer and Meguiar's Swirl X for a test spot. Here's a pic of the spot:
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After verifying that the method worked, I started working my way across the hood. Here you can see that the right edge of the hood is whiter than the rest. :icon_razz: I love seeing progress being made.
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After that, I added a coat of Meguiars Gold Class wax for protection. I'll follow up with another coat of NXT 2.0 Tech Wax once I get some at the store later. Then I moved on to the interior... sorry, no before pics, just an after:
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I <3 big gauges...
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After pics of the exterior (total time invested: 12 hours):
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More to come, I have some fun stuff in mind. :biggrin:
Car: MY'00 Outback (Base) 4EAT w/premium sound + Rear limited-slip differential (oddball option on the car)
Purchase Date: 8/14/2000
Purchase Location: Bremerton, WA
Mileage: 176,000, and counting (updated 1/5/12)
Mods: Updated 1/5/12
**Engine and Trans**
-Full 3" intake setup w/torque box mod, snorkel coming soon
-Borla replica UEL header, ported/polished
-Gutted stock catpipe
-Custom stainless 2.25" catback tucked into trans tunnel, glasspack muffler
-Painted stock intake mani wrinkle black
-Valve covers and injector guards shot in gloss black
-Ported/Gasket matched intake manifold
-Gasket matched and shaved heads (higher C/R)
-Gates Racing Timing Belt
-FelPro PermaTorque MLS head gaskets
-NGK Iridium Plugs
-Injectors cleaned, tested to new condition
-STI GroupN engine mounts
-Fully rebuilt 4EAT w/mods
-Centre diff lock switch
-Radiator fan shutoff switch (coming w/snorkel)
-Prosport Oil Pressure Gauge
-Prosport Oil Temperature Gauge
-Prosport Water Temperature Gauge
-Scangauge II displaying TPS, Water Temp, IAT, and Bat. Voltage
-Air conditioning delete (including condenser, etc)
-Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 engine oil
-Wix 51365 Oil Filter
-Subaru ATF-HP auto trans fluid
-Subaru OEM 4EAT filter
**Suspension and Rolling Stock**
-KYB GR-2 Struts
-Subaru OEM Subaru Baja front springs and Subtle Solutions spacers (+2" lift)
-RalliTEK Heavy Duty Rear Springs (+2" lift)
-Custom Alignment
-Axxis Ultimate Ceramic brake pads
-225-60-16 General Alitmax HP's on stock 10-spoke alloys
-Full size spare, roof mounted
**Interior/Exterior and lighting**
-MY'04 FXT 4EAT leather shift knob
-Pioneer DEH-P6000UB Head Unit
-Custom single DIN toggle switch panel
-RoadBlockR sound deadening in the hatch
-All weather front floor mats
-Subaru A/W rear floor mats
-Custom aluminum front skid plate
-Thule crossbars
-cheap Swagman bike rack
-DRL delete + GE Tungsram Selective Yellow H1 lowbeams
-Trailer hitch + various balls/hooks for towing/offroading
-Front tow hook cover removed, hook painted red
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
-The story, and the first detail job (You are HERE *big red dot*)
-Hawkeye WRX rim's (just a photoshop...)
-'04 FXT 4EAT Leather Shift Knob
-Comparison with '09 Outback, and Foglight rockguards removed
-Mystery box arrives, and what's inside
-HomeDepot hybrid CAI (for MAP Subbies)
-First pic with the new suspension setup, I say good-bye to the car for a few months
-Adding some more parts to the MOD box!
-I'm not a parts-whore... I swear...
-It's BACK!
-Permatex Headlight Restoration
-Custom Lightbar installed
-'07 FSXT 6CD Changer
-Borla Replica header installed
-Link to my Hella wiring mess, and Bbottomley's helpful expertise
-Just some more pics!
-Magnaflow muffler painted, ready for catback install!
-Soundclip of new stainless catback
-Got some SNOW!
-RoadBlockR Sound Deadening
- Protection for the dangly bits...
-Bad news
-Axxis Ultimate Ceramic brake pads
-eBay Swagman Bike Rack installed
-Trip to Paris Landing State Park, BattleWagon turns 150k miles young
-Spring Cleaning, and undercoating! :smile:
-Finished up the Pioneer install, painted my shifter surround
-Got tint!
-Subtle Solutions front lift installed
-Couple pics from the alignment shop
-Ordered the new engine
-Scangauge II installed
-Starting the engine replacement!
-Finished pics!
-Murphy's law... I get torque bind and a failed transmission clutch pack, as well as a new throttle position sensor.
-The TuRD... my transportation while the Scooby is in the shop!
-All fixed up, showing off the new shoes!
-A loose wire leads to another trip to a different dealer, and a tow truck along the way.
-GE Tungsram Gold (Selective-Yellow) Low Beam Bulbs
- DIY Intake V2... 3 inch, modded airbox!
- Painted my 'new' spare set of wheels.
[story snipped to save space... shoot me PM for details... lol)
First mod... resonator deletes! Eventually I will get a different tube to replace the piece between the scoop and the airbox, but for now, it adds a little more growl. I neatly sealed off the holes with electrical tape. Ghetto-tastic.
Before:
After:
Next, I removed the silly piece of plastic that Subaru put in front of the intake scoop to deflect air away from it.
Now, for my first appearance mod. This may not seem like a mod, but it certainly made a difference in the way the car looks. The paint's clearcoat was contaminated with all sorts of stuff, from old wax buildup to waterspots to ground in road grime, you name it. It gave the car an odd grey-ish tint. :huh:
Today I was determined to remove the aforementioned 'tint', and make her shine again.
First step was removing the bug deflector, and doing a two-bucket wash. Here's what it looked like after that:
Then, I claybarred the entire car. The clay took out most of the surface stuff that was left behind, but the paint still felt rough to the touch. So I broke out the Griot's/Porter Cable buffer and Meguiar's Swirl X for a test spot. Here's a pic of the spot:
After verifying that the method worked, I started working my way across the hood. Here you can see that the right edge of the hood is whiter than the rest. :icon_razz: I love seeing progress being made.
After that, I added a coat of Meguiars Gold Class wax for protection. I'll follow up with another coat of NXT 2.0 Tech Wax once I get some at the store later. Then I moved on to the interior... sorry, no before pics, just an after:
I <3 big gauges...
After pics of the exterior (total time invested: 12 hours):
More to come, I have some fun stuff in mind. :biggrin:
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Like I said, I found mine with free shipping, so if you look long enough, you'll probably find a good deal.
Snapshot!
IT'S BACK! :biggrin:
My dad drove it up to Nashville, and then he and I flew up to check out Kansas State @ Salina (Which rocks, BTW, definitely going there). He flew back down to BNA with me, but handed over the keys before he changed planes and continued to Raleigh. I drove the BattleWagon home the rest of the way.
Here's a dirty cell pic from the trip home. Within 30 minutes of being home I started modding, or at least test fitting some stuff. I'll get pics of that once it's done. Tomorrow's task: Headlight restoration, and some regular maintenance/cleaning stuff. Then an oil change/header install, and the light bar with Hella's. :wink: Still need to order the AUX cord for the '07 FSXT headunit.
Mind the [wheel] gap. :rock:
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IT'S BACK! :biggrin:
My dad drove it up to Nashville, and then he and I flew up to check out Kansas State @ Salina (Which rocks, BTW, definitely going there). He flew back down to BNA with me, but handed over the keys before he changed planes and continued to Raleigh. I drove the BattleWagon home the rest of the way.
Here's a dirty cell pic from the trip home. Within 30 minutes of being home I started modding, or at least test fitting some stuff. I'll get pics of that once it's done. Tomorrow's task: Headlight restoration, and some regular maintenance/cleaning stuff. Then an oil change/header install, and the light bar with Hella's. :wink: Still need to order the AUX cord for the '07 FSXT headunit.
Mind the [wheel] gap. :rock:
Looking good! Glad to see you have your wheels back!
Bobby...
Bobby...
Zach, correct me if I'm wrong:
KYB GR-2's all around.
OEM H6 Outback springs in front
RalliTek HD rear springs
KYB GR-2's all around.
OEM H6 Outback springs in front
RalliTek HD rear springs
....Anywho, another package arrived today, so I can share a pic or two of my new corner-carving, load hauling goodies.
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They go on next Monday morning at Sheehy. I'm so excited! The ones on it now are original, with 138,000 miles of city potholes on them. I can't wait to feel the difference. :woohoo:
I know... it needs it BADLY. :lol: I actually saw a stock '00, birch white, like mine with tint the other day. Looked really nice.
I'll get 35% on the back 5 and something a little lighter on the front two. 35% is the TN maximum... still need to check on Kansas and Minnesota (since it's registered in MN). Won't be until spring though, need to save pennies, and buy a laptop. All of the mods waiting to go on were purchased before my computer died. I'm on my parents' now. lol
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Headlight Restoration:
This would be something that SF owners might want to consider...
My headlights had some serious pitting and yellowing, so I decided to restore them using a Permatex kit. Purchased at O'Reilly for $17.99. It has 4 different grades of wetsanding paper, gloves, sealer, and a cloth. I only used the three finest grades of sandpaper.
Here's a pic of the box.
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I just followed the included instructions, and was patient. I'd done it before on our Suburban, so I knew it would take a little bit. Just be patient, read the instructions carefully, and you'll be fine. It's not hard at all. Results are pretty good (I'm really happy with them), and a hell of a lot cheaper than new housings!
Before:
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After :icon_biggrin: :
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All done:
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Battle for parking!
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This would be something that SF owners might want to consider...
My headlights had some serious pitting and yellowing, so I decided to restore them using a Permatex kit. Purchased at O'Reilly for $17.99. It has 4 different grades of wetsanding paper, gloves, sealer, and a cloth. I only used the three finest grades of sandpaper.
Here's a pic of the box.
I just followed the included instructions, and was patient. I'd done it before on our Suburban, so I knew it would take a little bit. Just be patient, read the instructions carefully, and you'll be fine. It's not hard at all. Results are pretty good (I'm really happy with them), and a hell of a lot cheaper than new housings!
Before:
After :icon_biggrin: :
All done:
Battle for parking!
35% tint isn't that dark. I have that on the back on the '03 & '07. I don't tint the front passenger or driver windows. Once the back is tinted, the front will look darker. IMO, it retains more of the "stock" look when the fronts are left at the factory tint. :smile:I know... it needs it BADLY. :lol: I actually saw a stock '00, birch white, like mine with tint the other day. Looked really nice.
I'll get 35% on the back 5 and something a little lighter on the front two. 35% is the TN maximum... still need to check on Kansas and Minnesota (since it's registered in MN). Won't be until spring though, need to save pennies, and buy a laptop. All of the mods waiting to go on were purchased before my computer died. I'm on my parents' now. lol
Sorry to hear your laptop croaked! I know you were saying it was on its last leg. :frown:
BTW, great job on the headlights!
Bobby...
Thanks. I changed the oil today as well. Mobil 1 Clean 5000 with a Wix filter.
Of course, with every mod that goes well, there has to be one that goes badly. :icon_rolleyes:
I had my lightbar fabbed up, painted, and wired the car for the Hella's using the Hella diagram / instructions with a relay off the highbeam circuit. Followed them to a 'T'.
Not only do the Hella's not work, but something fried something, and now my low beams don't work. The when you switch to high beam the headlights come on as they should in HB mode, but on low beam, it's just the parking lights. Checked the fuses, replaced one. Hope this isn't something expensive. :icon_frown: Gonna troubleshoot some more tomorrow. Already pulled the Hella's off, I at least need the freaking stock equipment to work! :chair:
Anybody want a custom aluminum Outback lightbar with Hella 500FF's? :/ I'm pretty frustrated right now. I'll say that it does look nice with them mounted.... if only they would work. :icon_frown:
I changed the oil today as well. Mobil 1 Clean 5000 with a Wix filter. Of course, with every mod that goes well, there has to be one that goes badly. :icon_rolleyes:
I had my lightbar fabbed up, painted, and wired the car for the Hella's using the Hella diagram / instructions with a relay off the highbeam circuit. Followed them to a 'T'.
Not only do the Hella's not work, but something fried something, and now my low beams don't work. The when you switch to high beam the headlights come on as they should in HB mode, but on low beam, it's just the parking lights. Checked the fuses, replaced one. Hope this isn't something expensive. :icon_frown: Gonna troubleshoot some more tomorrow. Already pulled the Hella's off, I at least need the freaking stock equipment to work! :chair:
Anybody want a custom aluminum Outback lightbar with Hella 500FF's? :/ I'm pretty frustrated right now. I'll say that it does look nice with them mounted.... if only they would work. :icon_frown:
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