So, as I pseudo-said in my previous post, I am now the proud owner of a 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX (5 speed Manual). All the paperwork is completed, and I’m waiting for my registration and temporary license to arrive in the mail (wed-thurs). Custom plates should arrive a few weeks later, you’ll see them when I get them.
I’ve made a lot of little repairs/improvements/customizations over the last week, to include the following:
- Removed most of the stickers and badges.
- Made some repairs to the front lip. Zip-tie will have to do until I can make something stronger.
- Swapped out the shift knob for something more comfortable. The $150 Titanium STI Piston is cool, but I’m not so sure about the comfort level. I may be selling it eventually, but I’m also thinking kick-ass key-chain.
- Came up with a temporary anchoring solution for the sub case in the trunk. Damn thing was sliding all over the place… not sure how well it’s going to work.
- Made a complete map of the sound system connections, which allowed me to properly connect the rear speakers.
- Cleaned out the spare-tire compartment. Found some interesting things…
I still need to do some more maintenace stuff (brakes, oil) once I get it on the road. Assuming nothing falls apart in the U.S. Postal system, I’ll be driving before the weeekend :D
kramer