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2004 Outback "Toby"

Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 1:17 pm
by Kustomchris
Well, check it out and let me know what you all think would be a cool nickname for this build.

Started with a 2004 Outback premium H6 to replace the old gen 1
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it's an ex subaru mechanics car so even with high kms i have heps of trust in it.

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First thing to go was the grille
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Then i found a custom made 2 1/4" exhaust on egay for $100 and had it fitted for another hundy. Then came the desire for a new set of kicks so using some contacts i managed to find out just how little choice there is in nice wheels due to the offset/pcd but i feel that these wheels dont look bad at all on it
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Ive also added a k&n filter and some spot lights seeing as im living in kangaroo country.
Opinions?

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:48 am
by 84superoo
looks unreal mate I love it.:D

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 12:57 pm
by Kustomchris
I have had plenty of compliments on it and also had plenty of people telling me of how i should lower it which i feel is a silly idea as it would mean i cant have as muh fun with it driving it it on and off dirt roads.

Think ill be getting some tinted brake lights for it soon to finish it off.
And im also contemplating modifying the grille to fit the spotties behind it

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:47 pm
by hydrowill
Lovin' the grill. Car looks tough.

Nickname ...

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 4:30 pm
by Bantum
As your number plate say's : TBY 722
Short for ?

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:23 pm
by Subyroo
Wouldn't be very comfortable OR (real off road not just dirt roads) with those low profile tyres. :shock: :shock:

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 6:08 pm
by Kustomchris
The new kicks do tend to restrict its speed off road.. but they look awesome.

So far going by the plates ive been tending to name him ToBY

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 6:29 pm
by littlewhiteute
Personally I would never fit wheels and tyres like that if I was intending on ANY off-road activity.

The tyre construction will prove that.

Each to their own.

Bad criticism can be taken as good advice.

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 11:29 pm
by Alex
It looks great with them wheels and if it's just gravel roads and stuff I'd stick with them.



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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:32 am
by Kustomchris
Yeah i just stick to gravel with them.. Ive already had to replace a set after slowly driving over a gutter and seperating the bead in the front tires
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:30 pm
by Kustomchris
Update time, im now back to stock wheels (will paint them black once the weather comes good again)

I have fitted compact spotlights to the front for extra viewing pleasureImage

And also ive wanted to get new taillights for this since i first bought it.
.... So i did
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They are led brake lights, and i then had to fit resistors to mimic the globes to get rid of the error on the dashboard, plenty of room to play with behind the lights
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 11:05 pm
by 60766244
Lights looks superb.

...Putting this out there...

This Outback's gotta be the prettiest machine on this board! :cool:

Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 12:07 am
by Kustomchris
Thanks mate, He's a sweet daily thats for sure.
After seeing some of the other offroader modded subies like frugs and freddos mine seems like more of a toy by comparison.

Not much more to go till this projects done... said that afew times now

Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:26 pm
by El_Freddo
Those tail lights look good - now to tint the reverse lights :twisted:

Also love the rear sticker. Those low profile tyres do set off your outback - to the point that I'd say lower it too. The stocks just don't cut it the same but I agree with others they'd be loads better offroad than the low profiles!

Cheers

Bennie

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 1:49 am
by Kustomchris
Im gonna leave the lowering/lifting up to the next owner.. im looking at getting cash together as a house deposit at the moment, can always buy another suby in the future when i have my own garage to play in.

Not selling it yet but after i get afew roadworthy things sorted it will be on the cards

Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 7:32 am
by Kustomchris
So i didnt end up selling it, was able to get a house deposit through intense saving..
Toby at the moment is off the the road with a bad head gasket.
Im after peoples opinions here, would it be worth it to do an engine swap before selling it on to the next owner or would i be better off to leave it as it is and sell it to someone on here that could do the work and that way would know the cars history?
After ive put 150k into the odo which is now at 330k im feeling that ive had my fun so now its someone elses turn

Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 9:45 pm
by T.Farm.Brumby
I reckon sell it on. I got quoted 2600 just for an engine and loom about 1 month ago for mine (white but identical to yours), although it's not broken, i was just curious about pricing since she's just hit 300k.

I'm curious about where you got the tail lights and the front grill? Very interested in them :D

Cheers,
Tom.