so this is updated now and i was on speedhunters on december 7

http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/12/subaru-leone/

Should have kept it stock !

SUBIEPORN!!! WoW! Love it!

Stock is boring.

It still has the stock looks and character, but I'd bet it's a damn sight more fun to drive now.

Nico, that is one awesome car! Would have loved to have one just like that over here now. I bet it's a hoot on snow. We have plenty of unsalted ice tracks right now.

Great build!

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LOL you are every where Rob !!! WOW i cant post anywhere with out seeing you lol ... lol are you falling me ? should i push the gas peadle and leave those clean hondas you have in the dirty dust





hahah thank you







yep still looks the part for sure and its all subaru still with the mods done, yep and Stock is so boaring for sure !!!

Rob should stop cleaning his car and dump a S2000 motor in one to see how much fun it can be






thank you, but nooooooo snow please for my car hehehe. she is a tarmac only subaru lol






thank you








so i got one of my set of STi TE37 VOLK sand blasted ready to get painted a colour that i have not picked yet, i'm thinking a nice glossy jet black but will see soon.






also some oem subaru parts have come in, new XT6 front control arms. i have to problem's that i need fixing with these. 1 is the bushing end rubs in my subframe arm, 2 i dont have camber in the front.







ill be adding something like these to the arms so i gain in both aspects




also i have ordered another rear diff support mount, which i will be adding a new bushing in the middle to help with the flexing in the rear R180 diff. if your driving behind my car, as i shift in a gear ! you can see the diff flex, which all most looks like its going to fall out lol.

so my rims got done ready to roll again, thanks to NVauto for installing the tire's again . So the other gold set i have will be face sanded and re painted gold.



one more thing that i need to add to them which is in the mail on its way.

this car is insane. I had no idea you could mount the modern EJ engines in the older subarus. Gonna have to keep my eyes out for one of these.

yep there getting really hard to find, but there is still people in south USA that have them USMB is a fourm all for old subarus.








so i found another set of JDM Subaru FHI 4 pot 2 pot, i had them sand blasted and now powder coated red. i got new oem seals to rebuild them & some GODSPEED Brakes stainless steel pistons to rebuild them with, also need to paint the letter's on the calipers white and find a sticker for the rear. ill most likely sell the other gray set that are on the leone or use them for the next build that's going on all ready




also got some nice STi Magnesium Valve Rocker Cover Set coming in, very excited for these all ways wanted them.




also its all most time to order my new turbo the S300SX FMW so i can make my goal of 400whp on a dyno dynamics dyno.

so i just hand painted one subaru decal on the 4 pot, came out all right i think. now i need to find the stickers for the rear 2 pot some where.


looks ok with the black GC8 volks i did in black.

WOW fastest shipping in the world took place ! my GODSPEED BRAKES stainless steel brake caliper pistons got here i just placed the order like on Tuesday and there from the UK !!

time for me to get to work

think i found my 17" wheels ?????? by my calculator calculations it looks like they will fit. that means i have to get a set of STi Brembos up front.

if they don't fit guess ill have to put them for sale

S202 STi RAY'S VOLK FORGED 5x100 17x7.5JJ ET 53



SUBARU TECNICA INTERNATIONAL STi



FORGED MADE IN JAPAN

so this is a rear 1986 Subaru control arm, when adding wide wheels with low offsets like Subaru loves it can rub on the rear arm on this old car.



here you can see how much room i have to play if I put on a 17x7.5JJ ET53 stock subaru wheels that can fit Brembo brakes, also the front is not like this its normal Subaru style up front on this car so any wheel is ok






so what have I come up with ! simple easy is flip the arm around to the other side ! looks like the little Leone can put the rubber down to the ground now, 225/45/17 and i could use STi Brembo brakes now for the extra stopping power.





Hey !!!!! why stop there ???? Lol... lets pull out a STi 22B BBS wheel and see if we can add the monster wheels on the Leone so 235/40/17 17x8.5JJ ET48 even fits !! guess its time to show some people how its done on the track this year !








now i am really excited to pull the car out and see if this all works out perfect.

well spring is near they say, but lets get real its still going to snow like today lol, so in the mail today some new toys have come in.

5x100 16x7 et46 Volk GramLights 57s.... good for maybe 225/50/16 I hope I can make it fit with out rubbing.







ST132594S000 JDM STi Magnesium valve covers.

"The STI Magnesium Valve Rocker Cover Set Impreza GD GG is a high spec part available from this exclusive company and come ready for the street/circuit/windy scene/drift. Not only significantly lightening the engine, [COLOR="Red"]the visual effect of having this in your engine room will surly scare any competitor who sneaks a peak under your bonnet[/COLOR]." LOL









and the part that makes the scaring of the competitor really happen !

Borg Warner AirWerks S300SX FMW 0.91 A/R (maximum spool) dividided twin scroll.

pretty crazy how the STi magnesium valve covers are so dark inside




also need add a air port fitting for the s300sx it was same for my s200sx, ill add it where that top bump with numbers are on top left corner.

Turbo Seal Clamps

Constant Tension Turbo Seal Clamps - With a convoluted heat-treated band that provides spring-like tensioning effects for thermal cycling hose applications.

Murray’s unique “DUAL BEAD SHIELD” concentrates band-sealing pressure, increasing performance up to 30% compared to standard smooth liners. Flanged edges protect soft hose compounds from abrasion and wear.



when you need the best like the real real races cars !! then these are the best !

http://www.murraycorp.com/constant-tension-clamps.html

well today was a perfect day to pull it out and start the work on the car, lots of rain wash the salt away so why not bring the car home.

my new black wheels that are so black i cant get a good pic of them lol

GC8 VOLK Rays STi 5x100 16x7 ET 53 with the proper stickers for how ever long they last lol.










also i was going to use these on my Legacy EG33 build, but ill use them here first. Whitline KSB751 will reduce rear-end float particularly under acceleration... why not fits like a glove lol

made for the new style subaru 1989 to 2007, subaru sure does love re using something that works well over many years.

well the new BW s300sx FMW fits and is in, along with the JDM STi magnesium valve covers.

also had to take the timing belt off and pulleys so I could get to the oil feed line for the AVCS and get the screens out !.. pain in the butt but i had to get it done.

good thing I have room still for the 4" cone aem filter and set up for this turbo.

I had also changed the vacuum lines for the dual wastegates to hi temp silicone to handle the heat stress in that area.

just need to wait for the turbo pipe I ordered so I can complete it all.











and the new brakes set up with stainless steel pistons better for heat transfer on the fluid

Ver 2 turbo pipes all made simple and silicone, with the fancy clamps. soon its time to tune this craziness.