Hey guys, just thought I'd say hi, been browsing for ages now and thought I'd finally let you all know I'm here.

The wheels -
Proud owner of a 2002 Impreza RX, 2.0 non turbo engine pumping out a massive 90 odd KW. I realise my car is never going to be "fast" so I've steered well clear of the "street spec" route and have decided to go down the "offroad/rally spec" route.

So far I have fabricated my own skid plate for the front end, made from galvanised steel. I don't expect it to take a hit, just want it there to stop rocks, mud, sand etc. from getting all up in there. I have also added front and rear strut braces(ebay), and have noted a remarkable difference from the rear brace and no difference from the front, but what else can you want for $130 shipped straight from Taiwan. Also in the post at the moment is a 1" lift from Subtle Solutions. 1" in the front and 1+3/8" in the rear, should make a little bit of a difference without going down the forrester struts route.

The owner -
20 years old, the previous car was a 1992 CC Lancer, 1.5L Carby, was absolutely bullet proof. I could do 80kmh in 2nd gear and go straight to 5th from 2nd. Dropped out of uni and is now in the business of mineral processing.
Knows next to nothing about cars but over the last 6 months has learnt a lot.


Look forward to hearing from you all and have enjoyed reading all the shenanigans you have all gone through with your scoobies.

Cheers

Mitch

Hi there nice to know theres another member on here that has an rx . Good car but yeah has very limited power you should post up some pics of your car hope to see you around

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broken wannabe racecar
Wagon daily that has replaced said broken wannabe racecar

Save your money! Get a W in that RX. You won't look back.

Lift it and have some fun.
http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/offroad-...froad-wrx.html

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Beaten up old 98 Gen 2 Liberty, 13.0, stock V3 STI running gear.
07 Transit motor home
69 VF & 70 VG Valiants needing full restoration
Yamaha Zooma 50cc rocket hopefully going with the Transit.

Alright I'll post some pics, here I go.

This is the wagon, on the gravel where it belongs.


This was my first mod, rear strut brace, made a huge difference.


The front one is completely aesthetic.


The skid plate I fabbed up last night and this afternoon.


The lift kit should be here in the next few days, next week at the latest. That will be a good solid days work.

- Mitch

@Pimpreza

Your car is my inspiration, if I had the technical knowledge I would definitely be going down the same path as yourself.

@steve-lang

Haha when I purchased this car I wasn't really into the whole "car modding" thing. Boy how that has changed in the last 6 months. As soon as I pay off this car I will be going to the bank and telling them I want a WRX and they have to give me some money

Haha that's the spirit. Enjoy the forums mate.

Main thing you need is a viscous rear diff (cheap & fairly easy swap) yours is more than likely open, do that and it'll follow most Foresters.

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Beaten up old 98 Gen 2 Liberty, 13.0, stock V3 STI running gear.
07 Transit motor home
69 VF & 70 VG Valiants needing full restoration
Yamaha Zooma 50cc rocket hopefully going with the Transit.

looks like it would be right at home here too:
DirtyImpreza.com - The Off-Road Impreza Community

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MY93 Impreza GX 1.8L, 0hp, 0nm

Welcome to the forum.. well done and good luck with the offroad modding