Karma/Kevin's 04 WRX Project

Discussion in 'Member Journals & Project Build Stories' started by Karma, Oct 23, 2012.

  1. Karma

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    I think its about time I post one of these. I Bought this car back in March to get rid of my Mazda 6 and so I could finally begin to get some hand on experience with mechanics. I plan on keeping this car for at least 2/3 more years, and replacing most of the parts on it. Its been a POTA(Still is) but its definitely worth the knowledge and experience I have been gaining. But I absolutely love these cars and I am very happy I purchased one.

    Special Thanks to Brandon, Wes and the Allpro crew. Been giving me advice and helping me out with my car problems since the first day I had the car. I cant thank you guys enough.

    First Day
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    Current mods:
    -Rebuilt Ej205
    -Spt air intake
    -Spt turbo inlet
    -DW 850cc injectors
    -Walbro 255 fuel pump
    -Grimmspeed EBCS
    -3" Perrin Down pipe
    -Spt catback exhaust
    -Road tune by Steven(h23bb2)

    And many many more to come..
     
  2. b reel

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    Interesting color choice, wrap or paint?
     
  3. crazyazn

    crazyazn I like naps
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    hmm i think its the same trick that my car is wearing...
     
  4. Karma

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    Yeah its just plastidip. Wanted to try it out. I ended up running out of paint, so it needs more coats + the color is really bright, so I might add black next time.
     
  5. Justinmysti

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    lol you plast-dipped your entire car.....nice. how'd you finger feel after that painting period.
     
  6. crazyazn

    crazyazn I like naps
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    you can buy it by the gallon and run it through a paint sprayer/gun
     
  7. Karma

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    Used a gun so my fingers were good lol. But it was a pain the first couple times around...
     
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  10. Karma

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    Yeah... white may look nice but, for a DD it would be annoying to keep clean. It actually holds up great, I still need to add 2 more coats or more to smooth it out and make an easier peel.
     
  11. Scrowley

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    That looks pretty awesome, I hope it doesn't eat your clear coat, though. I've heard of that happening on a few cars.
     
  12. CelticPride

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    Nice Crawford Performance look. I can see you ran out....the passenger doors are bleeding through.
     
  13. 04subiwrx

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    How many gallons did you use? Also how many coats
     
  14. Karma

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    Thank you. And I highly doubt it will.


    Thank you. Yeah.. that and the texture annoys the hell out of me. But first time for everything right?

    I used 3 Gallons, and I would say 3 maybe 4 coats in some areas from touch up.
     
  15. whtwrx11

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    Nice meeting you tonight Kevin. Car is looking great!!
     
  16. Karma

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    Yea it was nice to meet you and your brother in law. Thanks!
     
  17. Jester

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    Karma,


    Looks awesome!!! I sent you a pm if you can hit me up when you get a chance.

    -Jester
     

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