Project Legacy [Phase 2] (Sandblast / Primer)
Sep 13th
Phase 2 is underway. This is where it is starting to get good. I don’t own or care to learn how to operate a sandblaster so this will be one of the phases where I relinquish work to an outside vendor.
Step 1, getting the chassis off the jack stands and onto a trailer. 4 guys 1 chassis, it’s nothing like 2 girls 1 cup. Getting the chassis onto the trailer kinda gave me the same feeling though, it could have turned messy really quickly. All I kept thinking was “don’t drop it!” But unlike the mentioned short movie, 4 guys 1 chassis worked like magic and was not messy at all. And as simple as that, the chassis was off to Huntington Beach to Primo-Powder Coating for sand blasting and Primer.
One week later and it’s back, looking all nice and pretty in her new primer white color. So that was it for Phase 2. Other than getting the car on and off the trailer, I didn’t have to do much other than take some pictures. I can’t wait to get back into it though, and get my hands dirty.
Next week I’ll be posting about Phase 3, which will be grinding down all of the seams so the welder will have nice bare metal to do his seam welding.
Project Legacy [Phase 1] (Teardown)
Sep 7th
Here we are at Phase 1. Before you can build it it needs to be torn down to a bare skeleton, at least if you’re doing it right. That means it’s being torn down to nothing but the bare chasis.
Pulling the drivetrain was not a big deal, I’ve done it now countless times. Motor, trans, axles and the rest of the drivetrain will be swapped out and replaced with mostly that of a 2003 WRX. But that is still awhile down the road so I’ll write more about that later.
20 some years of use and this chasis is still in great condition. No major dents or bends and no rust! That’s very helpful and a big weight off my shoulders. That’s one less thing to worry about. Subaru sure knows how to build it to last. I expected to find a little bit of trouble here but it all went smoothly.
Pulling the entire interior was pretty much the same, but all of the sound deadening material was a pain in the ass to get out. They must have used some type of glue used by NASA to attach their rocket boosters to the Space Shuttle. Seriously Subaru, some Elmers Glue would have worked out just fine. 6 hours later and the inside was all cleaned up to bare metal, pretty much. The sandblaster can take care of the rest.
Anyway, now that Phase 1 is out of the way the car is looking much better and starting to feel like a real project. I’ve stored away the parts that I’ll be reusing, don’t want the local crack head to come up on some parts (yeah, I’m looking at you).
Phase 2 will be getting it sandblasted and primered so she’ll be nice and pretty for the remaining phases of work. Check back next week for more details on the completion of Phase 2.
Project Legacy [Intro]
Sep 3rd
So about 4 years ago now I came up on this 1990 Subaru Legacy. The previous tenant in our new location had left it here and said I could have it if I wanted. Since then I’ve had many dreams about what it could be.
Since then I’ve been throwing around ideas in my head. Should I build a track car? How about a autocross car? Or maybe a rally car? Or should I just make it a daily driver and trick out my 2003 WRX?
Well, here it is. I finally decided a few months back and have since started work on “Project Legacy”. The plan is to build a fun, entry level rally car on a tight budget. Nothing too crazy, just something I can go out into the dirt with and have some fun and of course be safe. But the idea is to build something that can easily be modified if / when I decide to make it a more serious rally car.
I’m going to be adding posts each step of the way. From tear down, to the first run in the dirt. I will be doing most of the work myself at SubieTech HQ. This is going to be the first shop car and my first chance to rebuild a car from the ground up. This is going to be a great adventure and I hope you follow me along the way. Leave comments or ask questions, it’s all good.
SoCal Subie Meet and Drive Sunday February 21st, 2010
Feb 17th
This month we’ll back in the beautiful Malibu area for another fun run in the sun (I know, I know…..cheesy right?). The route will start with fairly easy to moderate sections, continue on with some longer uphill sweepers and end with a long section of road which looks to have some pretty gnarly twisties. Lastly, we’ll finish the run at a local seafood restaurant right on PCH.
On a side note, I plan on scouting out the routes whenever I can to get a better idea on road conditions, stopping areas for pictures, etc. Any feedback or ideas you may have are also appreciated, so feel free to shoot us an email or hit us up on MySpace. Also, we plan to keep the site updated more often, so check back often for any updates on SoCal Subie Meet and Drive’s or events.
As always, route maps will be given out at the meet, bring your video and digital cameras (we need all the footage we can get!). And please don’t forget to come to the meet with a full tank of gas.
WHEN:
Sunday February 21st, 2010
WHERE:
SubieTech Headquarters
12323 Woodruff Ave
Downey, CA 90241
Get Directions…
TIME:
Meet: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Drive: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*REMINDER* This is not a race in any way, shape, or form. It is a spirited drive with a large group of people who really care about the well being of their cars, themselves, and other people on the road. So please, no speeding or driving like butt-holes. Let’s try to make the road as safe as possible for everyone on it. Thanks for your understanding and your cooperation.
If you have any questions or need to get a hold of me for any reason, you can email me at:Subietech@subietech.net or hit me up on myspace: Myspace.com/subietech
Hope to see you all on the 21st
The SubieTech Crew
SoCal Subie Meet and Drive Sunday December 20th, 2009
Dec 15th
Sunday December 20th, 2009 marks the last Southern California Subaru Meet and Drive of 2009! So I put together a great route that will take us into some of the most challenging roads around. Not to mention some of the best views around with plenty of spots to stop for group photos. With that in mind, I invited two amazing photographers with some really hi-tech cameras to hang out during the meet to snap some pictures of our line up at HQ, as well as cruise on ahead of us to set up for some great motion shots in and around the canyons. So make sure your flossin. Time to bust out your Mothers or Meguiars and get your wax on!
As always, route maps will be given out at the meet, bring your video and digital cameras (we need all the footage we can get!). And please don’t forget to come to the meet with a full tank of gas.
WHEN:
Sunday December 20th, 2009
WHERE:
SubieTech Headquarters
12323 Woodruff Ave
Downey, CA 90241
Get Directions…
TIME:
Meet: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Drive: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*REMINDER* This is not a race in any way, shape, or form. It is a spirited drive with a large group of people who really care about the well being of their cars, themselves, and other people on the road. So please, no speeding or driving like butt-holes. Let’s try to make the road as safe as possible for everyone on it. Thanks for your understanding and your cooperation.
If you have any questions or need to get a hold of me for any reason, you can email me at:Subietech@subietech.net or hit me up on myspace: Myspace.com/subietech
Hope to see you all on the 20th.
The SubieTech Crew
November 15, 2009 Recap
Nov 15th
Thanks to everybody who made it out. The drive was short but fun. We stopped off along the water in Long Beach for a few pictures, then headed to K1 in Torrance. Eight of us stayed around for the karting battle. We had practice and qualifying sessions before the final race.
I think for the most part we finished in the positions that we qualified. Eddie (me) finished first, followed by Mike (subietech) then Rick. It was competitive and lots of fun. I’m sure we’ll be doing more karting battles in the future but next month (December) we’re planning a canyon drive.
Route Map for the November 15, 2009 drive
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SoCal Subie Meet and Drive Sunday November 15th, 2009
Nov 5th
It’s been a while since we have had a track day, so for the Socal Subie Meet and Drive this month, we will be cruising to K1 Speed in Torrance for a little fun on the tarmac. K1speed has been kind enough to offer us a special price of $50 for a 3 race GP. So if you have been looking for an excuse to go, now is your chance.
As always, route maps will be given out at the meet, bring your video and digital cameras (we need all the footage we can get!). And please don’t forget to come to the meet with a full tank of gas.
WHEN:
Sunday November 15th, 2009
WHERE:
SubieTech Headquarters
12323 Woodruff Ave
Downey, CA 90241
Get Directions…
TIME:
Meet: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Drive: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*REMINDER* This is not a race in any way, shape, or form. It is a spirited drive with a large group of people who really care about the well being of their cars, themselves, and other people on the road. So please, no speeding or driving like butt-holes. Let’s try to make the road as safe as possible for everyone on it. Thanks for your understanding and your cooperation.
If you have any questions or need to get a hold of me for any reason, you can email me at:Subietech@subietech.net or hit me up on myspace: Myspace.com/subietech
Hope to see you all on the 15th
The SubieTech Crew
Welcome to the newly updated SubieTech Website
Nov 4th
Thanks for visiting the site. We’re excited about the launch of the new site design. The site will be regularly updated with information about the upcoming monthly drives as well as recaps of past drives. Feel free to leave comments on any of our posts.
We’ll be updating you on Novembers drive which like always will be a fun one. We’ve posted some of the latest route maps for you to download and drive again on your own time, you can find links to those under Maps on the right side of the site.
We’ll be adding products to the store in the coming weeks. Check back for the usual SubieTech products as well as parts from ACT, AEM, APEXi, ARC, ARP, Auto Meter, BF-Goodrich, Bride, Cusco, DC Sports, Eibach, Enkei Wheels, Falken Tire, Fluidlyne, Fujita, Goodridge, Greddy, Hawk Performance, HKS, Injen, Invidia, JE Pistons, Jic-Magic, K&N, Kenwood, KONI, Kumho Tires, KW Suspension, KYB, Magnaflow, MOMO, MSD Ignition, Nitto Tire, PIAA, Pioneer, Rotora, Skunk2 Racing, Sony, Sparco, SSR Wheels, Tanabe Racing Development, TOKICO, Unorthodox Racing and Many Many More.
SoCal Subie Meet and Drive Sunday October 18th, 2009
Oct 15th
This month we have put together what we consider to be the best in California Canyon Driving. And although it is only 40 miles away, the actual canyon dive is over 60 miles long. With some of the most intense and technical canyon roads in the state. It is sure to become an all time favorite.
As always, route maps will be given out at the meet, bring your video and digital cameras (we need all the footage we can get!). And please don’t forget to come to the meet with a full tank of gas.
WHEN:
Sunday October 18th, 2009
WHERE:
SubieTech Headquarters
12323 Woodruff Ave
Downey, CA 90241
Get Directions…
TIME:
Meet: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Drive: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*REMINDER* This is not a race in any way, shape, or form. It is a spirited drive with a large group of people who really care about the well being of their cars, themselves, and other people on the road. So please, no speeding or driving like butt-holes. Let’s try to make the road as safe as possible for everyone on it. Thanks for your understanding and your cooperation.
If you have any questions or need to get a hold of me for any reason, you can email me at:Subietech@subietech.net or hit me up on myspace: Myspace.com/subietech
Hope to see you all on the 21st
The SubieTech Crew
