The Progress of My 2005 WRX

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    So, I dunno how many of you followed this, but, here's the progress of my WRX from when we bought it until now. :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:


    When it was in Indiana:

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    After getting it up here and cutting off the front clip:

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    New front clip and new engine:

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    Tonight:

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    Finally got to really drive it tonight. :biggrin:

    Soooo happy!
     
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    wow.....
     
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    Wow

    Wow awesome job
     
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    wow, that looks like it was a lot of work. nice job.
     
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    It was over the course of 4 months. I'm so psyched to finally be able to drive it.
     
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    very nice work. take balls. BALLZ
     
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    I wish I could take credit for all of it, without my dad, it wouldn't have been possible at all.
     
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    wow, impressive. So what's the next step? :)
     
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    Cobb AP, an Uppipe then a Borla Hush.

    It already has an HKS downpipe on it due to it actually being cheaper than a stock downpipe.
     
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    props man thats impressive
     
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    hate to say it...but Dump that HKS DP...ERZ DP will work betta...you want the bellmouth type...

    CONGRATS! on the FINISH looks awesome...!
     
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    The HKS was a cheap replacement for now. If I need to upgrade, I will.
     
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    How much did that run ya
     
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    $4500 for the car.

    ~$4000 in parts.

    So ~$8500.
     
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    Nice, not bad at all.... loads of labor hours but it is worth it to get the car for that much cheaper.
     
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    The fender/door/hood gaps all look good from the pics. Nice work.
     
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    Wow, that is great. Even if you had help I am sure you are very proud. So how much would that car cost if you had to buy it without being trashed?
     
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    it looks fantastic, VERY nice job! you got a hell of a car for a hell of a price
     
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    one word...wow
     
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    $15k-$17k
     
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    damn thats some nice work and skills u got there
     
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    good job. 4 months would drive me insane
     
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    It helps to be a little insane before starting any project of that magnitude.
     
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    Another beautifully rebuilt salvage wrx! Great job, hope my car will look as good as your does.
     
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    It's a long, hard, frustrating, annoying, tedious road and I wish you the best of luck. :biggthumpup:
     
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    WOW, you havent seen body work untill you see a firewall cut out of the car, thats awesome man!, looks like a great job on top of that!

    Matt
     
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    I can see it. It looks like u spent countless hours rebuilding the car. And i think another thing that makes me feel good about rebuilt cars is that its kind of like recycling and nothing goes to waste.
     
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    Very impressive.

    Benefits of salvage vs. retail once again.

    Put the skeptics to rest. Nice job.

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