Good work mate
Couldn't get out of the house today as busy with family staying over. What time you off on Sunday as I'm going to work on Sunday morning, if your still around let me know I'l pop around. Need to borrow that Torx T50 tool as well.

 

Not leaving until after dinner, so probably 7-ish

 

Just added another 12-months ticket to it today - needs some front pads, but I was hoping to drag them out until I had the money for the k-sports - looks like time for some cheap mintex pads to see me though for a couple of months - and just take it easy

 

looks like you are making progress jon

 

You'll see it tomorrow - given it a good clean with a scouring pad

 

Despoilered and the whole car (except slams and behind rubbers, lights etc) has been flatted ahead of the respray - the matt finish is really growing on me though

 

It does look good Jon, do it you know you want to

 

Are you going to change your mind on colour Jon?
Would look good in matt,but on the same hand you cant beat a good glossy shine!!
Ill be in contact very soon about the quote mate

 

No mate, whilst I agree it would look good in a quality satin finish, I would like that nice deep shine you keep promising - something to do with your special lacquer all over it

I'll be scotch-briting the wheels soon too, when I get around to swapping the front pads probably, and I'll touch up the kerb marks

 

Believe me when i say you will need sun glasses on when she's done
How bad are the kerb marks mate?

 

Negligible, a tiny skim with some chemical metal and it'll be right as rain. I need to smooth back properly the rear wheel were I repaired it last year too, just to make it smoother when they're painted

I might have to invest in some new Raybans then - mirrored avaitors

 

LOL,wouldn't be a bad idea as you want to try and look as good as the car when done
Sounds like it is going well with it at the moment,how did the bumper go after have you finished up on that now?

 

I used a bit of chemical metal were the tiger seal had sagged and it doesn't seem to have reacted like the normal filler. The vents are really fiddly but a lot of the slightly rougher areas won't be visible. I do need to whip the front bumper off and sink some captive threads in for my red anodised bolts that will be used on the vents, and mesh the intercooler opening. I also need to do something with the wing mirror base plates, again probably smooth the mirror bases into the subaru adaptors. The base plates and arms will all go stain black as will the front splitter

Some of the black trim is looking a bit tired to, so I'll need to consider some matt vinyl wrap for the roof strips, b-pillars and maybe the black strip that runs over the doors

 

have to say mate....... you really do put the hours in

Love the matt look ......

 

I've just ordered some bits from the states:

Carbon S202 style spoiler
Carbon screen top spoiler - small lip style
Carbon rear bumper exhaust trim

All from Kakumei US.

I need to get some trim bits too, the drivers side roof strip and rear passenger window/door strip are damaged and need replacing. Once I have them, the roof strips, black trim that is on the top off the door openings and the b-pillar posts will all be getting trimmed in either black satin vinyl or carbon vinyl - just need to decide on the final colour scheme.

 

I have to say. I love your car.

 

Cheers bud, I'll like it a lot more when it's finished

 

More goodies Jon at this rate you will never get your re-spray

 

Tell me about it, forking out for a holiday and new furniture too doesn't help

 

Got a couple of parcels today, I now have:

CDF ALK to fit;
CDF Pitch mount to fit;
Kakumei Roof lip spoiler in carbon to bond on - more subtle than the STI wing;
Kakumei carbon rear bumper exhaust trim to fit;

And the Pièce de résistance....

A Carbon S202 style spoiler from Kakumei

The quality is outstanding, delivery in 4 working days from states, proper lightweight and all of the carbon stuff delivered from the states was a 1/3 of the cost of a genuine S202 spoiler, but TBH it isn't that much different - just fixed end plates from what I can tell

 

Can't wait to see your car finished almost as much as you mate. I am tempted to get a couple of bits from kakumai myself.

 

Me too mate

 

New spoiler fitted





Couple of issues with it. It doesn't use the same factory holes as the WRX spoiler, there was 2 holes under the WRX spoiler with a bung in that it did use. I had to open up the second skin underneath. The base that covers the feet doesn't have the best sticky pads so when the car is finished I'll sikaflex that on. Finally, 2 of the original holes from the WRX spoiler are not covered by the base so I need to get them welded

 

Where did you get the spoiler?

 

Here mate

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUBAR...s#ht_599wt_570

 

Looks great Jon, have you test fitted the exhaust trim at all as I was thinking if getting one but wasn't sure how good the fit would be?

 

I haven't mate, spoiler and the school run, could try it tomorrow and get some holes drilled

 

I will wait with baited breath for the pics

 

How's the build coming along mate?

 

It's stalled, I've just got back from Libya and I'm off away to another part of North Africa tomorrow so no time to get much done.

I have fibre-glassed the additional holes left with the new spoiler, but I do need to sand and fill the boot to get it smooth.

Also need to fit new pads, do a service on the car, fit the ALK, get the RA rear screen fitted and get the quote for the respray finalised and a date booked. Got loads of other bits planned for under the bonnet such as paint I/C pipework, change the header tank etc