Member Profile - AB501UT!0N

[Jack_Keaka]

IS THAT A BENT RIM??
also headlight looking good! thought about getting JDM headlights? they look much better...

p.s i was watching grand designs australia the other night, the house that was featured was in Kyneton!

Hey Jack I have thought about it but still not sure yet! And haha nice it is not my house, its my second house

get chrome bulbs for the indicators then

and really like the lip! i like how it comes out forward unlike how mine is flush with the body. top stuff! is that the ez lip?

[AB501UT!0N]

IS THAT A BENT RIM??
also headlight looking good! thought about getting JDM headlights? they look much better...

p.s i was watching grand designs australia the other night, the house that was featured was in Kyneton!

Hey Jack I have thought about it but still not sure yet! And haha nice it is not my house, its my second house

get chrome bulbs for the indicators then

and really like the lip! i like how it comes out forward unlike how mine is flush with the body. top stuff! is that the ez lip?

Thanks Jack I think it turned out really good and yes mine is a ultrex wrx 06 version and now the next thing is to fix my head gasket,

Also as u can see height wise I have some issues like I can't get into certain carparks anymore lol

[AB501UT!0N]

So I have discovered that I have a cylinder head that is leaking! So I have got some Chem i weld to see if that will help since I'm leaking coolant and oil!

What should I do guys short term and long? BTW the car has got 210,000KMS

[Boostaddict]

Sti 2.5 litre with 6 speed and dccd ...... And a few extras , exhaust, fmic etc ..... = weapon !!!!

[cruisn]

Sell and upgrade or fix issues.

I wouldnt convert it personally.

[Jack_Keaka]

Do a conversion like me!! 2-3k for a B4 motor. Or find an STI motor for a chunk more

[AB501UT!0N]

Sti 2.5 litre with 6 speed and dccd ...... And a few extras , exhaust, fmic etc ..... = weapon !!!!

Do a conversion like me!! 2-3k for a B4 motor. Or find an STI motor for a chunk more

Thanks for the suggestion guys and it would be awesome but with my luck it would probably end in tears

Sell and upgrade or fix issues.

I wouldnt convert it personally.

I think your right, I have alot of awesome stuff in my car and some not so good stock parts which puts me in a bad spot!

So temp fix for now till I come up with an idea

[cruisn]

Do a conversion like me!! 2-3k for a B4 motor. Or find an STI motor for a chunk more

He could sell his car and almost buy a B4 for an extra 3K......

[Nottage969]

Do a conversion like me!! 2-3k for a B4 motor. Or find an STI motor for a chunk more

He could sell his car and almost buy a B4 for an extra 3K......

^^ This.

I'm in a similar predicament myself, though without the cracked head (touch wood). But car has 212,000k's on it, as a MY03. Wanted a B4, but can't bring myself to essentially "downgrade" to a MY01-02, with another 180,000k's ish, and then find myself with the same choice in a year and a half. My plan of attack at the moment, is to save for longer, and start looking around the MY06 3.0RB or GT range. Probably 3.0RB Spec B at this stage. Having said that though, throw a big repair in the mix like your's, and you have yourself a problem. I'd hate to sell a car with that big a problem, Karma is a K*%T!

[Boostaddict]

Do a conversion like me!! 2-3k for a B4 motor. Or find an STI motor for a chunk more

He could sell his car and almost buy a B4 for an extra 3K......

Had a quick look at B4 prices..... Just do this.... Even if its a little taddy, you could tidy it up..

[Jack_Keaka]

Do a conversion like me!! 2-3k for a B4 motor. Or find an STI motor for a chunk more

He could sell his car and almost buy a B4 for an extra 3K......

Of course, but if he is like me and he has a personal attachment to his car, conversion would be fun

[Azzo28]

Our cars are known for developing an external head gasket leak. I had the head gaskets done on my car not all that long ago. It was a $2000 job. Is it just leaking a little coolant and not overheating? How long until you are off your P's? I would decide if its worth it, or if you are planning to upgrade once you are off your P's to something with a turbo.

[JC92]

My old Gen 3 developed the same problem but at only 105 000 km's. I replaced all the gaskets myself and had the heads machined at the same time, it cost me about $500.

[AB501UT!0N]

Do a conversion like me!! 2-3k for a B4 motor. Or find an STI motor for a chunk more

He could sell his car and almost buy a B4 for an extra 3K......

Of course, but if he is like me and he has a personal attachment to his car, conversion would be fun

I do have a personal attachment to it as well and a swap may be an idea in the future but not right now...

Our cars are known for developing an external head gasket leak. I had the head gaskets done on my car not all that long ago. It was a $2000 job. Is it just leaking a little coolant and not overheating? How long until you are off your P's? I would decide if its worth it, or if you are planning to upgrade once you are off your P's to something with a turbo.

Coolant and oil is leaking and I got a quote for the same price and it is not over heating at all and I have another 5 months before I'm off my P's and having iturbocharged would be awesome!

My old Gen 3 developed the same problem but at only 105 000 km's. I replaced all the gaskets myself and had the heads machined at the same time, it cost me about $500.

That sure was unlucky and if it cost me $500 i would do it tomorrow! and if you are interested I'm happy to pay you to do it for me

[AB501UT!0N]

So I have decided to keep the car and put in a gen4 2.5 ltr motor as soon as mine starts to kick the bucket!

In the mean time the show goes on and so does the parts list

I picked up yesturday a RFRB STI Custom grill and Legacy tail lights and also oyster gray trim instead of the woodgrain

I shall get some pics up tonight for you gents....