Member Profile - AB501UT!0N

[Jack_Keaka]

Only problem

I think your first problem is the cost. Not worth it in my opinion. For that much you could buy a B4 and even keep your RX.

[sbv]

Nice and pics please? and how long did it take to install and how much all up if you don't mind me asking? Thanks

I hope to have some pics up shortly. I have done all the work myself (bar Karl (Dropz) helping me out when it didn't start - stupid clutch switch... I'm not used to having to engage the clutch before turning the key... ) and its cost me a tad over $3000 and 3-4 weeks of every third evening in the garage. That includes the half cut, postage, fluids and little bits and pieces I have replaced along the way. I didn't need to modify my wiring apart from a few minor things like the sunroof. I'm also yet to find a turbo bonnet so that will increase the cost of the conversion somewhat. Also got $800 for the existing engine with 210kms and still have the dual range gearbox. It's driving now, with just a few things to tidy up before taking it for its roadworthy inspection. I guess that main thing this shows is if you have time, a few basic skills and a logical approach to the job, it can be achieved at quite a reasonable cost. That said, the quote you have from ichiban sounds quite reasonable if you want to pay someone to do the job, as its not without its headaches...

I'll reassess in a few months once I have things just so and see how much I end up spending on maintenance and some mild improvements.

[cruisn]

The cost for Ichiban to convert it is definitely reasonable.

But as stated, for that price, sell your car or trade, buy a B4 and you'll be in front with a better platform.

I was offered a B4 for 7.5K locally.......

[AB501UT!0N]

is that in victoria though? and how come you only got 7.5 wide and not 8?

It is but he gets the wheels from American and I wish I had got 8 inch wide but for a gen 3 7.5 with meaty tyres is better aka you don't have to roll guards if your low like me

Only problem

I think your first problem is the cost. Not worth it in my opinion. For that much you could buy a B4 and even keep your RX.

After alot of thinking and adding up tonight buying a B4 and swapping the parts over I want to keep and selling my car is better value wise and more reliable and everything! Took me a while to realize lol

Nice and pics please? and how long did it take to install and how much all up if you don't mind me asking? Thanks

I hope to have some pics up shortly. I have done all the work myself (bar Karl (Dropz) helping me out when it didn't start - stupid clutch switch... I'm not used to having to engage the clutch before turning the key... ) and its cost me a tad over $3000 and 3-4 weeks of every third evening in the garage. That includes the half cut, postage, fluids and little bits and pieces I have replaced along the way. I didn't need to modify my wiring apart from a few minor things like the sunroof. I'm also yet to find a turbo bonnet so that will increase the cost of the conversion somewhat. Also got $800 for the existing engine with 210kms and still have the dual range gearbox. It's driving now, with just a few things to tidy up before taking it for its roadworthy inspection. I guess that main thing this shows is if you have time, a few basic skills and a logical approach to the job, it can be achieved at quite a reasonable cost. That said, the quote you have from ichiban sounds quite reasonable if you want to pay someone to do the job, as its not without its headaches...

I'll reassess in a few months once I have things just so and see how much I end up spending on maintenance and some mild improvements.

Thanks for all the info mate I appreciate it

The cost for Ichiban to convert it is definitely reasonable.

But as stated, for that price, sell your car or trade, buy a B4 and you'll be in front with a better platform.

I was offered a B4 for 7.5K locally.......

Thanks for your opinion Mark and your right as usual and is the B4 still for sale and I am going to get a B4 and sell my car, now I just need to find the right B4 for the right price

[AB501UT!0N]

Let's just say I have racv going to check something out on the 18th....

[Boostaddict]

Oooohhh sounds exciting!!

[AB501UT!0N]

Oooohhh sounds exciting!!

That it will be! It was too cheap to pass up and its a lega...

[Jack_Keaka]

Good news Chris, I'm genuinely excited to see what you do with it.

[cruisn]

Awesome stuff Chris.

[Boostaddict]

Oooohhh sounds exciting!!

That it will be! It was too cheap to pass up and its a lega...

Awesome!!!!

Pics or it didn't happen!!! Hahaha

If all goes well there will be plenty of pics!!!

[AB501UT!0N]

Good news Chris, I'm genuinely excited to see what you do with it.

Thanks Jack it should be a nice change and I still have almost 3 months left to go before I'm off my P's so in the mean time I shall be getting it all ready and then hopefully sell my car!

Awesome stuff Chris.

Thanks Mark it needed to be done and hopefully you will like it when you see it

Awesome!!!!

Pics or it didn't happen!!! Hahaha

If all goes well there will be plenty of pics!!!

No pics just yet but in two weeks you will get lots and also some of the car...

[AB501UT!0N]

Pics of my car at the Hanging Rock Car Show

[AB501UT!0N]

It official, I have purchased a Subaru B4!!!

It was privately imported so its JDM and I shall take possession of this week so pics of it when it arrives and thats when the fixing/modding process starts!

PS. did I mention that you can shift up and down through the gears via the steering wheel

[SH30RB]

... you can shift up and down through the gears via the steering wheel

so in other words, you got a girls car

nah, what ever floats ya boat mate, congrats on the new car.
Looking forward to stripping everything off your old car and putting it on the new car?

[zch91]

Awesome!! Pics?