And70's Bug Wagon - inc. Widebody conversion

And70 · 11-22-2010, 07:33 AM

So figured it was time to put all this down before I forget it all !!!!
bought the wagon brand new in September 2001 and it started it's life as a Gx 2.0l auto.
My wife is from Tokyo so I get to go to Japan quite a lot and first trip there after I got it I started to get parts - 10 years on it hasn't stopped !!!!
It went through numerous incarnations to get to this point where I'm close to having it to the specs I've always wanted.
spec data

Engine:
V7 STI jdm engine with big port heads and Vf30
V7 Jdm STI ecu tuned by MSR
JDM STI spec c dinted top mount
Full Jdm V8 STI loom swap inc waterspray
Walbro fuel pump with Spec C fuel surge chamber
HKS oil cooler
Zero Sports intake pipe, radiator plate and splitter
Greedy radiator
S203 Titanium rear muffler
SS 3" dump and mid exhaust
Beatrush engine mounts
Beatrush engine tray

Drive Train:
V8 spec c dccd 6 speed
V8 spec c R180 plated rear diff and driveshafts F&R
DCCD Pro controler

Suspension:
Ohlins Coilovers
STI Titanium front strut brace and STI rear wagon strut brace
STI alloy front control arms with Zero Sports roll Centre adjusters
Rear Alloy STI lateral links and STI pink trailing arms
Carbing full front brace 'U-brace replace'
Stock STI front sway bar with Flatt Racing links
Rear Cusco sway bar with whiteline links
Paranoid Fab front fender bars
STI spec c 13:1 quick rack

Brakes:
Brembos front and rear
DBA 5000 discs front and stock Brembo discs rear
Prova style front brake ducts

Wheels:
DD - Rays Volk Ce28 17 x 8 +44
Track - BBS Spec c option wheels 17 x 7.5 +53

Exterior:
Front sedan fenders
Rear sedan 1/4 conversion (covered later in this thread)
STI Prodrive edition front bar and Grill
Spec c roof vent
Sti Hid headlights with working leveler

Interior:
Full V7 JDM STI wagon front, rear seats and door cards
Recaro SPG bucket for track
STI V8 steering Wheel
STI V7 cluster Aus version - 260 Km/H
Defi gauges - Boost, Oil Pressure & Temp, Water Temp

Road Tuned by Michael South netting 190Kw atw

So I have a batch of parts that I have here and I'm planning on instaling after Christmas once the bank account recovers from the rear sedan 1/4 conversion.

Greedy T518z
S202 STI red silicone Intake
KillerBee sump/pick up & Baffle
Kando EL headers
new DCCD Pro latest version and V7 Spec c jdm cluster with dccd lights
Install then back to MSR for final retune.

thats enough for now so some pics

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And70 · 11-22-2010, 07:35 AM

OK so here we go with the rear sedan conversion.
It had been on my mind for about 6 years, ever since I put the front sedan fenders on and always thought it looked good but definitely wasn't complete. the IAG thread and Cribbie (thanks mate) were a big inspiration to me and made me bite the bullet and finally get round to doing it.
So as far as the actual job went it took about 8 weeks - was a cash job so it wasn't the highest priority at the shop but want to say a big thanks to Shane at A & J Smash for the effort he put into it. Right from the start he said he wanted to make it look like it came from the factory like that. And apart from 1 small issue it is spot on.
We went the route of cutting the 1/4's as opposed to welding over as we decided it would end up stronger and look better.
So I amassed the parts - rear sedan 1/4's & rear sedan doors - doesn't seem like much but it's definitely not a small job.
All cuts were done as close to the Subaru specified panel cuts where possible and replaced as per stock.
A few issues
1. need to swap the rear sedan door glass for wagon glass as it's a taller window for the wagon roof line.
2. Rear Bar Issue - this we hadn't heard anything about - the rear sedan 1/4 is longer than the wagon so when the rear bumper was put back on it hung out into the wheel arch about 1/2 inch. we had to cut and mold the rear bumper to fit correctly - this has resulted in a not 100% perfect arc on the wheel well - I have another bumper and in the new year we will look at some better way of cutting to ensure the arc remains constant.
anyway here's some pics of the journey - I'm sure I'll remember more and add as needed.
any questions etc if your planning this yourself just shoot me a PM.

marked for cutting

first 1/4 mocked up

welded and smoothed

RHS primed

Fuel side inplace

tacked on

bogged

inside door

fuel side primed

painted

taranch · 11-22-2010, 08:03 AM

Nice job! The car looks GREAT!!!

Cheers

xcskiier23 · 11-22-2010, 08:41 AM

White and gold FTW! Great job on the car, cant wait to see the wide body convert pics

JDM_OBP · 11-22-2010, 08:43 AM

great looking wagon man. can't wait to see the widebody

tino · 11-22-2010, 09:26 AM

sexxy time love it Andy

02fastWRBLUE · 11-22-2010, 01:27 PM

Best bugeye wagon ever! seriously, part choices are excellent!

Cusson · 11-22-2010, 01:28 PM

That thing is sweet!

And70 · 11-22-2010, 06:22 PM

Thanks heaps guy's, spent a lot of time getting it to be the way I want.
I'll do up the rear conversion section tonight.
cheers Andy

And70 · 11-22-2010, 07:28 PM

some Interior shots

jdmSpecC760 · 11-22-2010, 07:36 PM

i love it

silverF4turbo · 11-22-2010, 08:09 PM

STI Prodrive wagon... whoaaaaaaa

blakkboxer · 11-22-2010, 09:01 PM

definitely a sick conversion

good job mate

is your oil cooler in the left foglight? should pm frayz and pick up one of custom fabbed ones made for prodrive covers!

And70 · 11-22-2010, 09:07 PM

yeah oil cooler is in the right fog light, if you look at the pic on the track I have a spare Prodrive fog cover that has been cut out with a mesh insert for track use.
For daily drive I keep the standard cover on as it takes long enough to warm up with the full cover on as it is ;-)

Daniel_WRX · 11-22-2010, 09:09 PM

Looks awesome!

weshcky17 · 11-22-2010, 09:21 PM

subscribed

blakkboxer · 11-22-2010, 09:26 PM

soo nice!

what does ur oil temp reach under normal driving?

And70 · 11-22-2010, 11:16 PM

normal about 160 track around 190 in your temps I think

eurospek · 11-23-2010, 01:09 AM

Definitely one of the hottest cars posted this year. Sick job mate!

And70 · 11-23-2010, 02:08 AM

Just put up the rear sedan 1/4 conversion part.
ran out of pics allowed per post so will get up more later

And70 · 11-23-2010, 07:59 PM

here's some more inprogress pics from the conversion

And70 · 11-27-2010, 07:48 AM

just put some Jdm STi tail lights on today - pics tomorrow

MASTERMIND65 · 11-27-2010, 08:17 AM

Looks like the car is coming together good.

Carreragt2e · 11-27-2010, 12:19 PM

Very impressive! your ride is awesome!

larful · 11-27-2010, 01:11 PM

woah nice work

11-22-2010, 07:33 AM	#1
And70 Scooby Newbie Member#: 171055 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Vehicle: 2001 STI Wagon 2nd Top Scoob #22	And70's Bug Wagon - inc. Widebody conversion So figured it was time to put all this down before I forget it all !!!! bought the wagon brand new in September 2001 and it started it's life as a Gx 2.0l auto. My wife is from Tokyo so I get to go to Japan quite a lot and first trip there after I got it I started to get parts - 10 years on it hasn't stopped !!!! It went through numerous incarnations to get to this point where I'm close to having it to the specs I've always wanted. spec data Engine: V7 STI jdm engine with big port heads and Vf30 V7 Jdm STI ecu tuned by MSR JDM STI spec c dinted top mount Full Jdm V8 STI loom swap inc waterspray Walbro fuel pump with Spec C fuel surge chamber HKS oil cooler Zero Sports intake pipe, radiator plate and splitter Greedy radiator S203 Titanium rear muffler SS 3" dump and mid exhaust Beatrush engine mounts Beatrush engine tray Drive Train: V8 spec c dccd 6 speed V8 spec c R180 plated rear diff and driveshafts F&R DCCD Pro controler Suspension: Ohlins Coilovers STI Titanium front strut brace and STI rear wagon strut brace STI alloy front control arms with Zero Sports roll Centre adjusters Rear Alloy STI lateral links and STI pink trailing arms Carbing full front brace 'U-brace replace' Stock STI front sway bar with Flatt Racing links Rear Cusco sway bar with whiteline links Paranoid Fab front fender bars STI spec c 13:1 quick rack Brakes: Brembos front and rear DBA 5000 discs front and stock Brembo discs rear Prova style front brake ducts Wheels: DD - Rays Volk Ce28 17 x 8 +44 Track - BBS Spec c option wheels 17 x 7.5 +53 Exterior: Front sedan fenders Rear sedan 1/4 conversion (covered later in this thread) STI Prodrive edition front bar and Grill Spec c roof vent Sti Hid headlights with working leveler Interior: Full V7 JDM STI wagon front, rear seats and door cards Recaro SPG bucket for track STI V8 steering Wheel STI V7 cluster Aus version - 260 Km/H Defi gauges - Boost, Oil Pressure & Temp, Water Temp Road Tuned by Michael South netting 190Kw atw So I have a batch of parts that I have here and I'm planning on instaling after Christmas once the bank account recovers from the rear sedan 1/4 conversion. Greedy T518z S202 STI red silicone Intake KillerBee sump/pick up & Baffle Kando EL headers new DCCD Pro latest version and V7 Spec c jdm cluster with dccd lights Install then back to MSR for final retune. thats enough for now so some pics * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by And70; 01-12-2011 at 10:59 PM.

11-22-2010, 07:35 AM	#2
And70 Scooby Newbie Member#: 171055 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Vehicle: 2001 STI Wagon 2nd Top Scoob #22	OK so here we go with the rear sedan conversion. It had been on my mind for about 6 years, ever since I put the front sedan fenders on and always thought it looked good but definitely wasn't complete. the IAG thread and Cribbie (thanks mate) were a big inspiration to me and made me bite the bullet and finally get round to doing it. So as far as the actual job went it took about 8 weeks - was a cash job so it wasn't the highest priority at the shop but want to say a big thanks to Shane at A & J Smash for the effort he put into it. Right from the start he said he wanted to make it look like it came from the factory like that. And apart from 1 small issue it is spot on. We went the route of cutting the 1/4's as opposed to welding over as we decided it would end up stronger and look better. So I amassed the parts - rear sedan 1/4's & rear sedan doors - doesn't seem like much but it's definitely not a small job. All cuts were done as close to the Subaru specified panel cuts where possible and replaced as per stock. A few issues 1. need to swap the rear sedan door glass for wagon glass as it's a taller window for the wagon roof line. 2. Rear Bar Issue - this we hadn't heard anything about - the rear sedan 1/4 is longer than the wagon so when the rear bumper was put back on it hung out into the wheel arch about 1/2 inch. we had to cut and mold the rear bumper to fit correctly - this has resulted in a not 100% perfect arc on the wheel well - I have another bumper and in the new year we will look at some better way of cutting to ensure the arc remains constant. anyway here's some pics of the journey - I'm sure I'll remember more and add as needed. any questions etc if your planning this yourself just shoot me a PM. marked for cutting first 1/4 mocked up welded and smoothed RHS primed Fuel side inplace tacked on bogged inside door fuel side primed painted Last edited by And70; 12-09-2010 at 01:17 AM.

11-22-2010, 09:07 PM	#14
And70 Scooby Newbie Member#: 171055 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Vehicle: 2001 STI Wagon 2nd Top Scoob #22	yeah oil cooler is in the right fog light, if you look at the pic on the track I have a spare Prodrive fog cover that has been cut out with a mesh insert for track use. For daily drive I keep the standard cover on as it takes long enough to warm up with the full cover on as it is ;-) Last edited by And70; 11-22-2010 at 09:16 PM.

11-23-2010, 07:59 PM	#21
And70 Scooby Newbie Member#: 171055 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Vehicle: 2001 STI Wagon 2nd Top Scoob #22	here's some more inprogress pics from the conversion Last edited by And70; 12-09-2010 at 01:19 AM.

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11-22-2010, 08:03 AM	#3
taranch Scooby Newbie Member#: 243498 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Montreal Vehicle: 2017 STI DGM	Nice job! The car looks GREAT!!! Cheers

11-22-2010, 08:41 AM	#4
xcskiier23 Scooby Newbie Member#: 244378 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rochester, NY	White and gold FTW! Great job on the car, cant wait to see the wide body convert pics

11-22-2010, 08:43 AM	#5
JDM_OBP Scooby Specialist Member#: 105409 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 561 SoFla Vehicle: 2017 WRX stock as a rock	great looking wagon man. can't wait to see the widebody

11-22-2010, 09:26 AM	#6
tino Top Scoob 019 Member#: 43630 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Vehicle: 2004 GT40R-built 2.5 604 whp @1.8 BAR on VP109	sexxy time love it Andy

11-22-2010, 01:27 PM	#7
02fastWRBLUE Scooby Specialist Member#: 52590 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: PA	Best bugeye wagon ever! seriously, part choices are excellent!

11-22-2010, 01:28 PM	#8
Cusson Scooby Guru Member#: 95695 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC Vehicle: 2018 STI Limited	That thing is sweet!

11-22-2010, 06:22 PM	#9
And70 Scooby Newbie Member#: 171055 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Vehicle: 2001 STI Wagon 2nd Top Scoob #22	Thanks heaps guy's, spent a lot of time getting it to be the way I want. I'll do up the rear conversion section tonight. cheers Andy

11-22-2010, 07:28 PM	#10
And70 Scooby Newbie Member#: 171055 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Vehicle: 2001 STI Wagon 2nd Top Scoob #22	some Interior shots

11-22-2010, 07:36 PM	#11
jdmSpecC760 Scooby Specialist Member#: 151598 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Victorville CA Vehicle: 04 Flared STi IG: @dallas_dunn	i love it

11-22-2010, 08:09 PM	#12
silverF4turbo Scooby Guru Member#: 20492 Join Date: Jun 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: DC Vehicle: 4 -valve Derper Let's JDM styling!	STI Prodrive wagon... whoaaaaaaa

11-22-2010, 09:01 PM	#13
blakkboxer Scooby Guru Member#: 167244 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: DFW, Tx Vehicle: 2k3 WRX MBP Clean & Simple	definitely a sick conversion good job mate is your oil cooler in the left foglight? should pm frayz and pick up one of custom fabbed ones made for prodrive covers!

11-22-2010, 09:09 PM	#15
Daniel_WRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 259126 Join Date: Sep 2010 Chapter/Region: International Location: Dominican Republic Vehicle: 2004 WRX San Remo Red	Looks awesome!

11-22-2010, 09:21 PM	#16
weshcky17 Scooby Newbie Member#: 162202 Join Date: Oct 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: 2002 WRX MBP	subscribed

11-22-2010, 09:26 PM	#17
blakkboxer Scooby Guru Member#: 167244 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: DFW, Tx Vehicle: 2k3 WRX MBP Clean & Simple	soo nice! what does ur oil temp reach under normal driving?

11-22-2010, 11:16 PM	#18
And70 Scooby Newbie Member#: 171055 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Vehicle: 2001 STI Wagon 2nd Top Scoob #22	normal about 160 track around 190 in your temps I think

11-23-2010, 01:09 AM	#19
eurospek Scooby Guru Member#: 96944 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Hampshire, IL Vehicle: 2005 SAAB 9-2X AERO 4eat Stage 2 Protuned	Definitely one of the hottest cars posted this year. Sick job mate!

11-23-2010, 02:08 AM	#20
And70 Scooby Newbie Member#: 171055 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Vehicle: 2001 STI Wagon 2nd Top Scoob #22	Just put up the rear sedan 1/4 conversion part. ran out of pics allowed per post so will get up more later

11-27-2010, 07:48 AM	#22
And70 Scooby Newbie Member#: 171055 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Vehicle: 2001 STI Wagon 2nd Top Scoob #22	just put some Jdm STi tail lights on today - pics tomorrow

11-27-2010, 08:17 AM	#23
MASTERMIND65 Scooby Specialist Member#: 124539 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Maryland Vehicle: 2005 Hybrid, PPGs I am job	Looks like the car is coming together good.

11-27-2010, 12:19 PM	#24
Carreragt2e Scooby Specialist Member#: 130877 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: IL Vehicle: 2013 Cayenne GTS Black	Very impressive! your ride is awesome!

11-27-2010, 01:11 PM	#25
larful Scooby Newbie Member#: 227838 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Washington Vehicle: 2007 WRX Blue	woah nice work

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