01 Outback Sedan Mods

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  1. Firefighter181
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    Started some mods to the OBS this week. I got a change to get my Subtle Solutions 1" blocks in. I was happy with the look when it was finished. Though I may still add spacers in the front to get it level the overall look is a decent change from stock. That and the General Grabber AT2's give it a good stance:

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    I started tacking up a rally bar for the front end that will eventually hold 4 Hella 500 lights (2 pencil beam and 2 fog) and 1 Westin 10" LED bar. It has a long way to go however here is what I got started:

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    I also have (not pictured) "wings" on either side for some added front bumper protection. They sit between the head and fog lights.Ill add more pics as I roll along with it. I liked a couple of the per-built bars such as Rally Innovations however I could not justify buying one knowing I could put one together for about $40 worth of tube steel and a couple of bends.

    Sorry for the rough cell phone pics.
     
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    I like this thread, and your tires. :)
     
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    Ah, a proper SUS. Very nice! Curious, what size tires?
     
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    Thanks! Tires are 215/65 16's
     
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    Awesome.
     
  6. Firefighter181
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    In case anyone is curious, or has not seen them the Subtle Solutions blocks are very simple and easy to install. Here is one done on the rear spring assembly on my car:

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    i have a set of their saggy butt spacers on my wagon
     
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    Nice. I'm pretty happy with the stuff, shipped fast, packaged well, and heavy duty build/hardware.
     
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    I also started my car audio install. Going to be fairly simple:

    Nakamichi CD-400 receiver
    Nakamichi EC-200H crossover
    Focal 165 A1 6.5 separates front doors
    Focal Access 165CA1 rear doors
    Rockford Fosgate Punch 40i running the front door separates
    Rockford Fosgate Punch 40i running the rear door separates
    Kenwood 729 600w set in mono
    JL Audio 6w3v3-4 6.5" subs (I'm trying to get a box built to fit these under the front seats, might be a tough fit though)

    Here is the receiver. I wanted to keep an old school look to fit the look of the dash. I don't need lots of glitzy stuff on the radio, just good sound and something that looks as OE as it can. The Nak fit the bill:

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    I honestly want a CD-700II but it is a bit out of my price range right now, but someday!
     
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    Sick car. I would give my left arm for an outback sedan! Love how tall and comfortable they are. Can't wait to see the future mods!
     
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    My rally bar has been on the back burner lately because of other home and work projects however made some progress yesterday:

    Hardware for mounting:

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    The compression nut insert I'm using to secure to the lower radiator support:

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    What they look like installed:

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    And on the car:

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    Some of the lights and bar:

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    I still have a lot of finish work to do. Now that I have the Mustang in storage I have some more room to work, and I'm planning to get the rest of the light mounts on this weekend then it's going to my buddy that owns Line-X in Lakeville to be coated.
     
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    So sorry for the long delay. This got put on the back burner due to other projects I had. I finally got my rally bar Line-X'ed and installed. So far have about $150 into it including the Line-X. I'm still waiting for mounts for my other Hella lights however here is the bar done minus a few lights:

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    Enjoy!
     
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    Nice, I dig the crinkle black finish. And if you ever get tired of it, it'll make a good chin-up bar :)
     
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    Hey! Saw u on 46 west of 3 just now. Led is bright!