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JonnydaJibba · 2005-05-02, 11:12 PM

What's up guys. I was needing some answers to some questions about my car I had, and my friend recommended I come here. I have been watching the forums for a while, but I've never posted.

Well I'll keep it short I guess. I'm Jon, I have a '96 Impreza L which was given to me when I was 16, which puts it in my ownership for the last 3 years. Much to my dismay, I have almost ran it into the ground, but not quite. I am just starting to fix it up now and I kinda need help with where to find stuff.

These are what I've been having a hard time finding:
A Ver. 6 sti front bumper OR a 2.5rs front bumper
'00 or '01 impreza headlights

If I can I would like to try to find them off of the internet to avoid the expensive shipping. Thanks in advance for the help (I hope). Hope to talk to you guys more.

Kevin M · 2005-05-02, 11:17 PM

Those things are tough to find- lot's of '93-'97 Impreza owners are looking for them.

Welcome to SECCS!

JC · 2005-05-03, 06:04 AM

There is a subaru wrecking yard in rancho cordova, they should at least have the headlights. Welcome to the club.

bruspeed · 2005-05-03, 08:50 AM

Not any help on the ol' questions there, But Vilkomen!!

Nick Koan · 2005-05-03, 09:01 AM

An RS bumper I think would be easier to find then a V6 bumper (at least, relatively inexpensively). I'd try a junk yard or potentially Subaru Specialists in Sacramento. They get wierd stuff like that in from time to time and have a good relationship with a recycler down there and might be able to pick something up for you cheaply (hopefully).

sti deede · 2005-05-03, 09:25 AM

Welcome to the boards.

left footed whooten · 2005-05-03, 02:30 PM

Yup, ive been informally looking for the headlights and corresponding hood for a while, to no avail.I would go straight down to sac for those. Also, Doesnt our type hood hang over the lights a bit? different shape ya know? Heard it will still work and will not damage the lights. Complete the look with the hood too if you can find one. Reno doesnt have much to offer, the sac place they mentioned above sound way more promising.
96's are "switched-on, baby"

Velcome

Nick Koan · 2005-05-03, 02:42 PM

The hoodshape is slightly different. I can't remember if its 96 or 97 when the new design came out. Regardless, I've seen early 1st gen Impreza's fit late 1st gen Impreza hoods with no problem. There is a little gap, but its not significant.

I think I actually made up some cool picture/overlays a while back. I'll see if I can't dig them up.

EDIT: okay, here we go
1993 WRC car right headlight

99 WRC car right headlight

The 99 headlight with the shape of the 93 overlayed in pink

JonnydaJibba · 2005-05-03, 03:21 PM

I found a site called SubaruParts.com (you wouldn't think it would be that hard to find with a name like that). They have stuff I can order, all kinds of stuff actually, but I think a nice drive down to Sac would be better.

left footed whooten · 2005-05-03, 03:29 PM

Yup, then you could grab a cheesesteak in Truckee

on the way down....dont forget the grille too. thats slightly different along with the headlight shape, and so much better looking on the 99up models.....

Kevin M · 2005-05-03, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

I found a site called SubaruParts.com (you wouldn't think it would be that hard to find with a name like that). They have stuff I can order, all kinds of stuff actually, but I think a nice drive down to Sac would be better.

That's an excellent site for bying new parts, but I hadn't realized you would consider brand spankin' new stuff. Pretty expensive that way, but it's the only way to get it done without waiting around forever. Plus you have to paint everything anyway. I can tell you exactly what the value is for those parts, I've had 2 different estimates written on my car for front end damage in teh last year.

JC · 2005-05-03, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

I found a site called SubaruParts.com (you wouldn't think it would be that hard to find with a name like that). They have stuff I can order, all kinds of stuff actually, but I think a nice drive down to Sac would be better.

Try giving subaruwrxparts.com a call, they are a dealer and the guy who runs the parts department is awesome.

left footed whooten · 2005-05-03, 07:26 PM

Im pretty stoked to find out about these as well...subaruparts.com expensive, but not the raping i had anticipated....I too can have headlight upgrades without a severe trauma to the wallet

Libila · 2005-05-07, 05:32 PM

Welcome Jonny. Stop playing chess and come over to play Forza!

2005-05-02, 11:12 PM	#1
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Allow myself to introduce...myself. What's up guys. I was needing some answers to some questions about my car I had, and my friend recommended I come here. I have been watching the forums for a while, but I've never posted. Well I'll keep it short I guess. I'm Jon, I have a '96 Impreza L which was given to me when I was 16, which puts it in my ownership for the last 3 years. Much to my dismay, I have almost ran it into the ground, but not quite. I am just starting to fix it up now and I kinda need help with where to find stuff. These are what I've been having a hard time finding: A Ver. 6 sti front bumper OR a 2.5rs front bumper '00 or '01 impreza headlights If I can I would like to try to find them off of the internet to avoid the expensive shipping. Thanks in advance for the help (I hope). Hope to talk to you guys more.

2005-05-02, 11:17 PM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Those things are tough to find- lot's of '93-'97 Impreza owners are looking for them. Welcome to SECCS! __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-05-03, 06:04 AM	#3
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	There is a subaru wrecking yard in rancho cordova, they should at least have the headlights. Welcome to the club. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-05-03, 08:50 AM	#4
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Not any help on the ol' questions there, But Vilkomen!! __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2005-05-03, 09:01 AM	#5
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	An RS bumper I think would be easier to find then a V6 bumper (at least, relatively inexpensively). I'd try a junk yard or potentially Subaru Specialists in Sacramento. They get wierd stuff like that in from time to time and have a good relationship with a recycler down there and might be able to pick something up for you cheaply (hopefully). __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-05-03, 09:25 AM	#6
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	Welcome to the boards.

2005-05-03, 02:30 PM	#7
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	Yup, ive been informally looking for the headlights and corresponding hood for a while, to no avail.I would go straight down to sac for those. Also, Doesnt our type hood hang over the lights a bit? different shape ya know? Heard it will still work and will not damage the lights. Complete the look with the hood too if you can find one. Reno doesnt have much to offer, the sac place they mentioned above sound way more promising. 96's are "switched-on, baby" Velcome

2005-05-03, 02:42 PM	#8
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	The hoodshape is slightly different. I can't remember if its 96 or 97 when the new design came out. Regardless, I've seen early 1st gen Impreza's fit late 1st gen Impreza hoods with no problem. There is a little gap, but its not significant. I think I actually made up some cool picture/overlays a while back. I'll see if I can't dig them up. EDIT: okay, here we go 1993 WRC car right headlight 99 WRC car right headlight The 99 headlight with the shape of the 93 overlayed in pink __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2005-05-03 at 02:46 PM.

2005-05-03, 03:21 PM	#9
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	I found a site called SubaruParts.com (you wouldn't think it would be that hard to find with a name like that). They have stuff I can order, all kinds of stuff actually, but I think a nice drive down to Sac would be better.

2005-05-03, 03:29 PM	#10
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	Yup, then you could grab a cheesesteak in Truckee on the way down....dont forget the grille too. thats slightly different along with the headlight shape, and so much better looking on the 99up models.....

2005-05-03, 07:26 PM	#13
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	Im pretty stoked to find out about these as well...subaruparts.com expensive, but not the raping i had anticipated....I too can have headlight upgrades without a severe trauma to the wallet

2005-05-07, 05:32 PM	#14
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Welcome Jonny. Stop playing chess and come over to play Forza!

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