Alex's 'wanky wagon'

[Alex]

i got bored so i thought i'd make a new thread for the wagon.

I know most of you know the car, but this is for the newbies

After a very long time i thought id update

NEW STUFF IN RED

ENGINE
-EJ20G conversion running 14psi
-Custom intake
-custom copper dual core radiator
-gearbox adapter plate
-2.5in dump-pipe back sports exhaust to cannon muffler
-over wrx spec pressure plate and wrx clutch disc + beafed clutch fork
-iridium plugs
-dekla intimidator 1250cca dual use gel cell battery


SUSPENSION/DRIVELINE COMPONENTS
-re-drilled hubs to 15inch 6 stud chrome wheels
-29inch AT tyres
-3inch body lift
-4wd KYB front struts
-2wd KYB rear struts(higher spring base means more lift)
-King spring rears
-lifted lovell front springs
-Nolathane bushes
-Dual range 3.9 gearbox
-Rear LSD
-Liberty power steering rack

VISUAL/INTERIOR GADGETRY
-custom bullbar made by Vidler
-HID headlights
-Lightforce XGT big mofo spottie
-2 forward facing cibie spotties (140w)
-driving lights
-3 rear spotties (all 140w)
-roof racks with fishing rod holders
-dark tint
-big subaru sticker
-wheel flares
-alpine/kenwood speakers and subs + amps
-cb radio + antenna
-tacho in shiny housing
-boost gauge
-wrx seats
-aftermarket steering wheel
-short shifter gear knob
-full shock sensor alarm with motion detectors and central locking

OTHER STUFF
-spare wheel carrier
-custom checkplate bash plate
-strengthened underbody



thanks to the whole wa crew for all the help over the years, and all the 4wing fun we've had, its been great watching all the cars evolve over that short period, much appreciated fellas, particularly D3v1l Dave for all his help.

im sure ive forgotten afew things to add

heres some viewing pleasure ....THESE PICS ARE OLD!!












alex

[subybrumby]

Looks the goods!!!

[El_Freddo]

Yes, very nice wagon and it has been fun (with some jealousy) to watch it evolve to what it is now. It was great to see it in the flesh and in action last year, just capped it all off for me, well done mate!

I'll get there one day, unless i get side tracked with a brumby... hmm... brumby.

-Liberty power steering rack
-strengthened underbody

I didn't know you had a liberty power steering rack, was that hard to fit?

And i'd like to know more about the strengthened underbody - something i'd like to look into. I'll defentely be making a bash plate for the fuel tank (its taken 2 beatings now - not intentionally)...

Once again, good work.

Bennie

[Alex]

thanks Bennie.

heres the thread about the rack

showthread.php?t=7989&highlight=power+s ... ack&page=2

strengthened underbody is only because it pulled all the radius rod captive nuts out. Its now much much stronger than the original.

As a note to anyone fitting a liftkit, id highly recommend strengthening this area before putting the liftkit in. It takes probably the most strain out of the whole car. It took almost 2 years for all mine to rip out and its very dis-heartening when it happens, and it eventually will.

alex

[El_Freddo]

Got any pics or descriptions as to what's involved with this work?

Cheers

Bennie

[Alex]

its pretty much identical. The l-series lines that connect either end of the rack go strait into the liberty rack (you need to use the l-series lines bacuse the liberty ones foul the xmember)

you also need to use the l-series tie rod ends, the liberty ones dont allow for enough wheel alignment adjustment.

They even bolt up through the same mounts etc. We couldnt believe it!

alex

[Bumpty]

Looks the goods!
What brand are the little spotties?

[BrennyV]

Looks the goods!
What brand are the little spotties?

narva spotlights

[Alex]

yeh the big spotties, and the little driving lights are both narva's

alex

[vincentvega]

how do the canon and tyre carries go offroad??? they hang down way low

[Alex]

the wheel carrier is still to be modded, as it was originally custom made for Mike's MY i believe.

cannon doesnt cop much, im careful for it, but i can see it taking a knock soon. But its worth the awesome note it produces

alex

[El_Freddo]

cannon doesnt cop much, im careful for it, but i can see it taking a knock soon. But its worth the awesome note it produces

You mean you like the drone the canon makes, 90% of the note is from the exhaust...

Personally i wouldn't have the canon, but then again, i'm not as attracted to shiny things as you are alex

Cheers

Bennie

[Alex]

i use to have a strait through sports muffler there. It sounded abit subaru'ey but now its almost identical to a rex. Like no shit.

alex

[Goon]

Gday Alex, just wondering if your spotties in front of the reverse lens are joined to the wiring there, or do you switch em on independent of the parkers? If they are independently switched do you get any grief from the plod (cops) about them, as with forward mounts having to be hooked into high beam?

[Alex]

they are all independently switched. I have the rears hooked up directly to the battery so the ignition DOESN'T have to be on.

The fronts use to be hooked up to the high beam, but i had troubles with them "sticking" on after you had turned the high beam off. So they are now independently switched. The spotties are the least of my worries from the cops.

alex

[Alex]

fitted the new bullbar yesterday, came off Lapsed' wagon, professionally made by vidler

love it



alex

[BrennyV]

i must admit, thats one sexy bullbar

[AndrewT]

Looking great Alex!

[Subafury]

yes it does look good, reminds me of the vidler wagon too much tho

[vidler]

ha ha, had to look twice to see which car it was in the WA section, there's bit on everything now:)