In 2012 I decided I needed to replace my Subaru Outback with something more fun to drive so I found a 2003 Bug-eye WRX. It was modified quite a bit by its previous owner to be a little flashy but needed some work to make it more my style. I've been slowly turning it into more of an homage to the WRC championship look from '03.
Purchase photos
Found this down in Centralia
Interior in pretty good shape
Had a few mods to it.
Handy to get plywood
and can haul a Porsche engine
The stock WRX brakes were pretty weak so I bought a set of 2004 STI Brembos as an upgrade. I also needed a kit to convert the rear brake mounts for the rear Brembo calipers.
The brakes were pretty weak
Found some STI Brembos
And a disc kit
Front brakes on the car.
Rear brakes need adapter.
New brakes look good.
And they stop a lot better.
Replaced dented fender
Found replacement on Craigslist.
Decided to do the timing belt. Got to buy some specialized tools for the job. Nice weekend project.
Decided to change the timing belt.
Not too difficult.
Had to buy special tools for it.