My beat up 2002 WRX WRB

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  1. Redgts

    Redgts New Member

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    Bought the car in Florida 7-8 months ago completely stock. Dents and dings everywhere, but price reflected. 149k on the clock. Mods now, lowered on springs, BBS, APS cold air, greddy bov, thermal exhaust, perrin ssk. As she sits now..
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  2. Redgts

    Redgts New Member

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    Im looking to swap in a 2.5 block next and gt35r down the rd. The new intercooler is a turbo xs, its huge. Down pipe should get here tomorrow.
     
  3. Bug-Rex

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    looks good!
     
  4. donpage

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    Nice ride. Did you paint the wheels or have them powder coated?
     
  5. Jake

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    have fun shoe-horning that ebay top mount in. any time you need to work on the engine it has to come out, which isnt that bad. its putting it back in that sucks. trust me from experience.

    other than that, be ready for a protune and enjoy
     
  6. Redgts

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    My friend Cliff works at a body shop, he painted them. Didnt want to pay for powder coating.
     
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    Those look good I bet your friend could hook up a few more folks here.
     
  8. Redgts

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    If you bring the wheels to him (un-mounted) $200 all day long
     

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