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by nico leone
Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:29 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

where does your number plate mount? In the bumper or between the lights? We only ever got between the lights (I think partly because Subaru knew that a lot of the cars would have a towbar mounted, which would then obscure the bumper mount type, and hence be illegal). But I do like the bumper mount ...
by nico leone
Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:26 am
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

so this is what else I'm working on at the moment along with the lower pillow ball bushing for my coil overs, I decided to get a one piece unit made so I can get rid of the rubber spacers and all that mess.. this is a prototype unit to test on the car then i can get them made up once it fits ok. bla...
by nico leone
Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:01 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

do you just order these factory bits (stickers, panels, lights etc) straight from subaru? I didn't think most of that stuff would be stocked any more. Looks like you have a bottomless wallet! yep most of the stuff is all old stock from japan that was on a shelf.. everything from my dealership. I ag...
by nico leone
Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

Drooool :D Sorry to read bout Leone meeting with guard rail, but in light of it all you've done a fantastic job! The bolt up rad support is a good idea. One bad turn leads into a good turn :cool: I want your Leone sedan!! J. ya sucks but it came out better for sure got to add more stuff in a simple...
by nico leone
Wed Aug 06, 2014 3:31 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

jdm 3D corner lights sick https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/14654627758_a6fa853173_b.jpg jdm SUPER light weight head lights with H4 bulb's https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3918/14654548960_4062257ff2_b.jpg jdm lights dont blind on coming traffic these are also used in europe so beam pattern is strai...
by nico leone
Wed Aug 06, 2014 3:30 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

single stage white BASF Glasurit single stage paint like the factory did https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3840/14654689897_de414887dd_b.jpg $o $hiny and new !.. wow was my factory paint so dull https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5576/14818272256_a6926bc8cf_b.jpg more brand new everything from the dealersh...
by nico leone
Wed Aug 06, 2014 3:29 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

jdm Spec-C cooler ready ! Franz welded my AN fittings for me https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3860/14838871484_cf486b1fae_b.jpg powder coated and bolted up all stainless steel bolts where all the spot welds where with oil cooler https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3848/14654539620_f29d09a247_b.jpg everythi...
by nico leone
Wed Aug 06, 2014 3:28 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

aeroquip hose fittings and line for the jdm Spec-C oil cooler https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3907/14841229035_4a10de9800_b.jpg got my arp studs in the xt6 hubs https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/14654594059_b4a448919f_b.jpg June 1... and then the virgin Leone meets a guard rail while saving my driv...
by nico leone
Wed May 14, 2014 3:24 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

Have you put these stickers on the car yet? If not, can I ask you to scan them full size & email to me. You can't get them from Subaru any more & I want to reproduce them I want to do "fulltime 4WD TURBO RX" for mine, but could do a few combinations. i cant put them on, my factory TURBO sticker is ...
by nico leone
Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:36 am
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

Looking really good there nico :twisted: Love how you strip n powder coat all the second hand parts and make them like new:D You are so fortunate to be able to get just about every new OEM part for the old Leone. In Aus we seem to be limited in what new Subaru parts available for the old L series. ...
by nico leone
Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:41 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

finally found one of these (really found 2 one for the spare build I got in the works). Manual steering rack OEM Subaru VGR ( variable gear ratio ) which means, less weight, less heat, less stress on the motor. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/14014874944_6a31249299_c.jpg VGR teeth change https:/...
by nico leone
Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

80's Subaru oem rear cross member bushing, this one is going to be tricky to upgrade. ill have to come up with something even cut the bushing mount out and weld up something to a newer style. I have a couple idea's in my head, but ill need to think of a good way to stiff this up. one idea is getting...
by nico leone
Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:33 am
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

so I just got most of the SuperPro bushings in and new bolts nuts washers every where from Subaru oem :D 80's Subaru radius rod SuperPro # SPF2534K for 18mm bar, check your bar width if you decide to get these. this are made so much better then the whiteline ones that don't even fit in the socket. h...
by nico leone
Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:03 am
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

with the help of Franz @ DieboldAutosport he pointed me in the direction of Karim @ Lachute Performance for this Aim Fuel level adapter for a Subaru. the Aim dash needed a converter to give it proper signal on a factory fuel sending unit. The sending unit is for the OEM subaru Analog dash in the 198...
by nico leone
Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:11 am
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

well I finished the welding the dip sticks for the return line for the Provent 200. I also made a adapter piece because I have had a couple say the pipes inlet are to big and hose will not fit this and that... the pipe I made is for the block vent and both valve covers, came out ok should do the tri...
by nico leone
Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:01 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

here is the drain back for the dip stick for the Mann Hummel Provent 200 set up I have made... this is for a friend of mine which has a built Subaru also, same design as my original one I made for my Leone. ill also be making a easy adapter for the inlet on the Provent 200, so its easy to connect th...
by nico leone
Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

I got my 2015 Subaru Impreza STi shift knob, looks good in red match my horn button now.

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by nico leone
Wed Mar 26, 2014 1:08 am
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

today my Nolathane bushings came in for my Subaru XT6 control arms, for people that never heard of Nolathane, there the owner of Whiteline which is more popular in north america then in Australia but the boys down under know all this all ready lol. Now I'm waiting for my other bushings from SuperPRO...
by nico leone
Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:16 am
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

Have been following this build from the start, totally loving it:cool: This was from post #18 Please share with us how you mix n match the rear adjustable coilovers with factory upper mounts. sent you a pm and will explain soon all most time to pull the car out of winter storage... So I been collec...
by nico leone
Mon Mar 17, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Replies: 166
Views: 135184

Damn.. I need to see these pics in private :p What model is that thermostat housing/water pump inlet piece from? and any of those 9 blocks for sale? I wouldn't mind one a spare for my 22B 22b very nice car sir !... I can get more ej22t from here and there but I must keep some on hand for my self.. ...

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