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Thought i would just add this for any new members to take a look at.

Model:
1983 Subaru Leone Imported Hatch.
(yes the 2 door model not released in Australia)

Usage:
Onroad but primarily Offroad

Modifications:
2.2L Liberty motor (ej22)
Fuel surge tank
VL turbo fuel pump
2.5 inch sports exhaust
Triple core radiator
L-series 4wd gear box
4wd Converted
LSD clutch pack rear diff

3 inch Body lift kit
4wd front suspension with King Springs
Front suspension top restrictors
Holden rear air suspesion

27 inch BF Goodrich Offroad tyres
14 inch Desert Rat rims

Rear disk brakes
Vented front disk brakes

HUGE gell cell Battery
Electric Windows
Keyless Entry (Central Locking)
Full alarm system
Auto window wind-up function
Triple lighter sockets
240V power inverter
Large Spot lights
Cruise Control

CB radio + RFI antenna
Nokia Hands free phone kit

Custom stereo console
Clarion touch screen Stereo
12in Sub woofer
Custom Sub box
2 Channel Sherwood Amp
Custom door panels and speaker pods
Front and Rear Pioneer split speakers
Sony 4 Channel Amp
Radar detector with hardwire kit
GPS vehicle mount kit
Auxilary boot lights
Engine bay mounted air compressor

Roof mount LCD TV screen
Clarion TV tuner
TV glass mount antennas
Nesa DVD player
Infra-red head phones

Power steering
Sports steering wheel

Sedan tail lights installed
Window Tint
Touring wagon center console
Re-covered roof lining
Custom roof console with ext speakers
Fold away cup holders

Custom bash plate
4wd Fender flairs
Bumper replacement bull bar
Rola Roof racks
Double thickness rear moustache bar
Custom personal number plates

Added:
Safari Snorkel
Snorkel pre-filter
Power Steering oil cooler
KYB Front Struts
Polyutharane Radius rod bushes
Polyutharane control arm bushes
Custom made spare wheel carrier / Camping Table
Aux fridge sockets
Custom air intake and air filter housing
Reverse Camera
Aux reverse lights
Fulse floor rear storage
Custom made upgraded clutch and pressure plate

Endless air compressor system
9L compressor tank
Boot and interior fluro lights
Upgraded H4 Headlights


I think that almost covers it.

Pics
http://community.webshots.com/album/374303075MQADjb

Slide Show
http://members.iinet.net.au/~carladb/HatchBuildMINI.wmv

Dave

As always Dave hatchie is a work of art in a league of it's own, I'm sure you're proud of it and if not you should be.

Jordan.

That is one great little Subi. You have done a great job with it Well done.

geez mate.. how does all that gear fit in little hatchie

Not easily... i have put a lot of detail into making it all very compact.... utilising the little space i have.

I still have another stereo amplifier to install and air con... yes it doesn't have air con.

I am also trialing a satelite SMS tracking unit... alowing me to control and track the vehicle via SMS on a phone. But it seams to be more of a w*#k factor thing than anything else.

Dave

dave,

like the car. there is a LOT of gear in such a small space though. how do you keep it dry?

the GPS unit you mention - which one is it? ( I sell them so I'm curious.)

The GPS is just a Magellan Meridian handheld GPS with the in car mount kit and wiring. I also have the Austrlian Streets and tracks loaded into them.

We sell them also... hence the high amount of electronics in the car.

Keeping the stuff dry is probably my biggest problem... i have already blown up 2 amplifiers from water damage. Although i now have made space for the amps where water wont be a problem.

Dave

Hey Dave
If you put anything else in hatchie it will be like the "wafer thin after
dinner mint in the movie 'Life of Brian' .
Cheers Pete.

only thing missing is a depth sounder

AHAHA i knew there would have to be some water jokes in there.

Dave

I reckon the colour should be yellow myself...

dave , do you own a store or work in one ( pm me.)

I have just added a new photo of the screen folded down off the roof.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/374 ... 5049wPnenI

Dave

when i saw it in the car park i didnt think it had any mods on the inside since it looked pretty cool from the outside. but now u say uve got full audio/visual setup?! its awesome ay.
subi(matty)

Thanks matty.

I just modified the list to make it easier to read for everyone. And i also added a few things... eg... second stereo amp and some infra-red headphones.

Dave

What have you lined the roof with ?

Black Vynal.

Dave

I just updated the list. Got a few new toys.

Dave

SuBaRiNo wrote: Safari Snorkel <--- AHEM it should read Softy Snorkel

Dave

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I see you fitted a radar detector...
How many times has that thing saved you?
I am scared about getting one coz i dont know who to trust (as to whether they are detectable in SA) when buying- not keen on the MASSIVE fine and loss of license thing.

There is a no model that is apparently un-detectable... Over here in WA they are still legal to have and buy. It has payed for itself alteast 5 times over... once it didn't save me though cos i had the stereo up too lound and never heard it.

Dave