drstenso Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 hey, i have an 87 gl wagon that is my newest project. i'm new to the suby world as well. can't find parts at all... looking for some help. right now got the axle back muffler off. looking for some kind of cat back to here that boxer rumble. going flat black with flat black stock 13's for now. limo tint all the way around tinted tails 8k hid's want to slam it but 1: im broke 2: ive never cut springs 3: cant even find anything aftermarket for the car and a good system.. any input or ideas from anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeke Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 use the search option on this forum. it's slick. you'll find what you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbeerd Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) find time to get a seasonal part time job and get real suspension parts after the holidays. cutting springs is just not safe (ok, thats debatable). Do a search and see what coilover setups people use (although, most people here lift up the cars vs drop). i think there was someone using the cheap ebay setup, rides stiff as hell but it'll probably give you the lowest drop. Edited November 2, 2009 by xbeerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Project murder wagon huh:-\ Well to each there own. As far as aftermarket support goes, these vehicles have none. You can do searches but pretty much, cross breeding subarus will get you results. Definately look up an alternator upgrade before you install any huge type of stereo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) If you are in Marysville, WA - Look up One Eye here, he might be able to hook you up with some parts etc. I'm a big fan of "murdered out" rigs. Heres my some what MO'd RX... My 95 Imp, My old 92 SVX, And heres a few that are awesome examples. I could keep this up for a while :-p Edited November 2, 2009 by Turbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) If you can't tell, he likes black cars And as for MO'ing your car, well, you can mod honda stuff to fit (idk what) but it'll make your car ride like it has the body welded straight to the axles if you do it wrong. You can put shocks from a car that is lighter than yours on there ie, sedan shocks or if you can make them fit, hatchback shocks as they will lower it, but will increase sag as they weren't designed to handle such a heavy car. Twitch Edited November 2, 2009 by Qman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drstenso Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 thanks for the input guys, its all appreciated. going to hit up the search now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukiru Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 this is just sick! I got into this back when we just called it "black out" but yeah ... the old soobies look hot blacked out... there's a wagon on here that's be lined on bottom and camo on top but the bedliner is really sexy... I may find that and post it up for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukiru Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 look here! http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=98064 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Yeah, thats a nice wagon. I plan on doing this to one of my rigs, + http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1856595 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbeerd Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Yeah, thats a nice wagon.I plan on doing this to one of my rigs, + http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1856595 i was suprised to read that was all vinyl! looks good fo sho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drstenso Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 can i just get a clarification, that that is called satin black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbeerd Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 can i just get a clarification, that that is called satin black? i usually hear it just called "flat black" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 there's actually like 5 or 6 stages of Black Gloss, Semi-Gloss, Satin, Semi-flat, Flat, Ultra-flat In that order -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeke Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 or black denim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamCF Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 And in the NW going with anything flatter than satin will grey out on ya after a few bad weather trips. And washing does nothing. I flatted out my GL when I first bought it and these days it looks more like primer grey than black. Even the powerwasher does not bring it back. The flat black soaks up road grime/mud like a sponge. Those all black Imps look awesome. I remember way back when I blacked out the alloys on my Golf all the other "tuner guys" were disgusted by them and thought I was crazy. I just hate shiny things. Nowadays it's all the rage and you don't have to black 'em out yourself, you can hit up the local tire store and buy black wheels. Sure would have made my life easier back then. hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brysawn Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Cut springs. Do it, you won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 you should just lift it and wheel it like the rest of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 you should just lift it and wheel it like the rest of us Not all of the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukiru Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Not all of the rest of us. +1!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyko Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Not all of the rest of us. +1 You might want to look into doing a 5 lug swap. That'll make it possible to get Impreza struts with coil overs up front. For the rear, Numbchux did some good testing with Miata parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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