I've a lot of cars, but this one is easily my fav! **Newbie**

Scracho · 08-31-2009, 10:53 AM

Hi everyone!

My name is Jon and I live and work in Brantford. I'm a 28 year old married to my high school sweet heart and father of two great kids.

I have been and automobile nut since I could crawl and have owned many cars (25 to be exact) everything from swapped Honda's, turbo'd/swapped VW's to a couple of RX-7 Turbos. I have always involved myself in the auto industry from working as a tool mechanic, owning my own parts wholesale company to my current position as a Service Advisor at Brantford Honda.

Recently I was looking for a new car and wanted something different than what I'm used too. I have always liked and enjoyed watching Subaru dominate WRC for years and driving my buddies modded WRX back in 2003 had me itching for one since... Fast forward to this month; one of our Parts guys bought a bug eye WRX which reminded me of how cool they are so that afternoon I spent some time on TSC and Kijiji and found a beautiful and well kept 99 RS 2.5 which I wasted no time to buy as I got it from a fellow member for a song (thanks greasy rocker).

My plans are big and ambitious to say the least (WRX/Conversion, Suspension, Brakes) and show some of my fellow HADA memebers what 4WD can do!

I'm looking forward to meet some of you and I'm always up for a coffee! And if you happen to have a Honda in your driveway as well I can help you out with your service/parts needs.

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Subaruski · 08-31-2009, 11:51 AM

welcome

Markk · 08-31-2009, 11:58 AM

welcome. good luck with the swap. keep us updated with the details. all I can add is 22b kit ftw!!!

xfactor58 · 08-31-2009, 12:01 PM

Congrats man, my favorite suby hands down! Enjoy it

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sanremo_russ · 08-31-2009, 12:13 PM

Welcome and nice car....

beachscooby · 08-31-2009, 01:19 PM

Welcome to the forum. Nice ride!

Scracho · 08-31-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markk

welcome. good luck with the swap. keep us updated with the details. all I can add is 22b kit ftw!!!

+1 I heart the 22b kit!!! There are so many stellar builds that I have lots to motivate me for sure.

nikiter · 08-31-2009, 04:22 PM

welcome...too bad you just missed a HUGE meet at Mississauga Subaru past Saturday.

Get wrx engine if you want to but please get an STi 6 speed. Sooo much more fun with it.

Scracho · 08-31-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikiter

welcome...too bad you just missed a HUGE meet at Mississauga Subaru past Saturday.

Get wrx engine if you want to but please get an STi 6 speed. Sooo much more fun with it.

Haha No I was there... I was the lucky guy who won the Q-Rack! STi boxes are amazing. What rear diff would you recommend?

Bug-Rex · 08-31-2009, 06:33 PM

Welcome! What are the plans for it?

joker11 · 08-31-2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikiter

Get wrx engine if you want to but please get an STi 6 speed. Sooo much more fun with it.

I second this opinion. Not only will the shorter gears be fun, but the STi tranny can take a beating. The WRX tranny is too weak in my opinion. If you drive really aggressive you might have some problems.

joker11 · 08-31-2009, 07:36 PM

Nice car by the way! I had a 2000 RS, and just a few months ago I bought a 2002 WRX...and there are times when I wish I kept my RS because it was just a fun car to drive. Congradulations.

Thug Nasty · 08-31-2009, 07:43 PM

Nice ride. Enjoy it.

vinxH · 08-31-2009, 07:44 PM

cool car. when i come across a well kept RS, i will definitely pick one up for DD... too bad they are hard to find around here

1sicWRX · 08-31-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scracho

Haha No I was there... I was the lucky guy who won the Q-Rack! STi boxes are amazing. What rear diff would you recommend?

An (R180) STI diff will be required although, if you get 04 STI driveshaft/02-07 WRX wagon driveshaft and a (R160) rear diff out of a WRX, the six speed STI box can be compatible...

Scracho · 08-31-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bug-Rex

Welcome! What are the plans for it?

Turbo swap of some sort, decent track suspension, and definitely USDM/JDM Front bumper! Damn Canadian model RS with their L-Bumpers

Scracho · 08-31-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1sicWRX

An (R180) STI diff will be required although, if you get 04 STI driveshaft/02-07 WRX wagon driveshaft and a (R160) rear diff out of a WRX, the six speed STI box can be compatible...

Good to know! Yeah for the time being I was going to run turbo motor on stock RS 5spd and diff until I could afford the STi 6 spd.

ChronoX720 · 08-31-2009, 08:06 PM

I like! We need the Impreza Coupes back!

1sicWRX · 08-31-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scracho

Good to know! Yeah for the time being I was going to run turbo motor on stock RS 5spd and diff until I could afford the STi 6 spd.

That will work too... What motor? 2.0l turbo? 2.5l turbo? USDM or JDM?

fastwrx25 · 08-31-2009, 11:10 PM

nice. You got the best subaru to have......after a some kind of swap.

Ash_J · 08-31-2009, 11:30 PM

Welcome! That is one great looking car. Takes a lot to make me jealous, but that RS is sexy as hell!

Good luck and keep us all posted. Welcome to the family!

ScoobyEnthusiast · 08-31-2009, 11:47 PM

Welcome =] I am a newbie myself.

Have fun!

Scracho · 08-31-2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1sicWRX

That will work too... What motor? 2.0l turbo? 2.5l turbo? USDM or JDM?

Looking at either JDM Ver4 STi (I know spun bearings are an issue which is debatable depending who you talk to, but I can get them cheap) or USDM 02/03 WRX and EJ257 is out of my budget at this point. Heck I can even get a Ver2 STi engine complete right now for $800.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastwrx25

nice. You got the best subaru to have......after a some kind of swap.

I hear that a lot.

peglegsteve · 09-01-2009, 02:07 AM

Welcome! Please post up some pics of the RX7's you had!!

StealthfishWRX · 09-01-2009, 03:46 AM

I have to say, even stock, your 2.5 looks amazing. It reminds me of how much I want a 22b.

08-31-2009, 10:53 AM	#1
Scracho Scooby Newbie Member#: 220449 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Brantford, Ont. Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Silver	I've a lot of cars, but this one is easily my fav! Newbie Hi everyone! My name is Jon and I live and work in Brantford. I'm a 28 year old married to my high school sweet heart and father of two great kids. I have been and automobile nut since I could crawl and have owned many cars (25 to be exact) everything from swapped Honda's, turbo'd/swapped VW's to a couple of RX-7 Turbos. I have always involved myself in the auto industry from working as a tool mechanic, owning my own parts wholesale company to my current position as a Service Advisor at Brantford Honda. Recently I was looking for a new car and wanted something different than what I'm used too. I have always liked and enjoyed watching Subaru dominate WRC for years and driving my buddies modded WRX back in 2003 had me itching for one since... Fast forward to this month; one of our Parts guys bought a bug eye WRX which reminded me of how cool they are so that afternoon I spent some time on TSC and Kijiji and found a beautiful and well kept 99 RS 2.5 which I wasted no time to buy as I got it from a fellow member for a song (thanks greasy rocker). My plans are big and ambitious to say the least (WRX/Conversion, Suspension, Brakes) and show some of my fellow HADA memebers what 4WD can do! I'm looking forward to meet some of you and I'm always up for a coffee! And if you happen to have a Honda in your driveway as well I can help you out with your service/parts needs. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-31-2009, 11:51 AM	#2
Subaruski NASIOC Supporter Member#: 39905 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Henderson, NV Vehicle: 98 RBP GM6 sold :( 05 Regal Blue LGT :)	welcome

08-31-2009, 11:58 AM	#3
Markk Scooby Newbie Member#: 152266 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Safford, AZ Vehicle: 03 Wagon SRP Red Kiwi lost in the desert	welcome. good luck with the swap. keep us updated with the details. all I can add is 22b kit ftw!!!

08-31-2009, 12:01 PM	#4
xfactor58 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 148951 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Fairhaven, Massachusetts Vehicle: 2006 WRX CGM	Congrats man, my favorite suby hands down! Enjoy it .

08-31-2009, 12:13 PM	#5
sanremo_russ Scooby Specialist Member#: 56465 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Mukilteo Vehicle: 2004 WRX-236HP/259TQ SRR	Welcome and nice car....

08-31-2009, 01:19 PM	#6
beachscooby Scooby Specialist Member#: 63530 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Fountain Inn SC Vehicle: 2005 wrx sti white	Welcome to the forum. Nice ride!

08-31-2009, 04:22 PM	#8
nikiter Scooby Specialist Member#: 190942 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Waterloo/Markham Vehicle: 2006 Impreza WRX Grey	welcome...too bad you just missed a HUGE meet at Mississauga Subaru past Saturday. Get wrx engine if you want to but please get an STi 6 speed. Sooo much more fun with it.

08-31-2009, 06:33 PM	#10
Bug-Rex Scooby Specialist Member#: 190935 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: BDSM Vehicle: 02 Slam'd Bugeye LOL member accnt. points	Welcome! What are the plans for it?

08-31-2009, 07:36 PM	#12
joker11 Scooby Newbie Member#: 77572 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Spokane, WA Vehicle: 2002 WRX	Nice car by the way! I had a 2000 RS, and just a few months ago I bought a 2002 WRX...and there are times when I wish I kept my RS because it was just a fun car to drive. Congradulations.

08-31-2009, 07:43 PM	#13
Thug Nasty Scooby Specialist Member#: 128492 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: HIIC Location: Oahu, HI Vehicle: 2002 WRX - Hybrid PSM	Nice ride. Enjoy it.

08-31-2009, 07:44 PM	#14
vinxH Scooby Specialist Member#: 159796 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Los Angeles Vehicle: 2006 WRX	cool car. when i come across a well kept RS, i will definitely pick one up for DD... too bad they are hard to find around here

08-31-2009, 08:06 PM	#18
ChronoX720 Scooby Specialist Member#: 184105 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2002 WRB WRX Trunkless & Motorless	I like! We need the Impreza Coupes back!

08-31-2009, 11:10 PM	#20
fastwrx25 Scooby Specialist Member#: 126441 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: california Vehicle: 02 bugeye	nice. You got the best subaru to have......after a some kind of swap.

08-31-2009, 11:30 PM	#21
Ash_J Scooby Newbie Member#: 78125 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Tooele, UT Vehicle: 07 WRX STi Ltd 128 Satin White Pearl	Welcome! That is one great looking car. Takes a lot to make me jealous, but that RS is sexy as hell! Good luck and keep us all posted. Welcome to the family!

08-31-2009, 11:47 PM	#22
ScoobyEnthusiast Scooby Newbie Member#: 222299 Join Date: Aug 2009	Welcome =] I am a newbie myself. Have fun!

09-01-2009, 02:07 AM	#24
peglegsteve Scooby Specialist Member#: 209987 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Nottingham, MD Vehicle: 09 WRX WRB	Welcome! Please post up some pics of the RX7's you had!!

09-01-2009, 03:46 AM	#25
StealthfishWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 57473 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Pearland, Texas Vehicle: 04' REX WRB	I have to say, even stock, your 2.5 looks amazing. It reminds me of how much I want a 22b.