After waiting almost a year, my kit arrived yesterday. Chassis #200. Here is the plan
The car - 818S
The donor - 2002 WRX Wagon Stage 2
Ordered Options - powder coat
The plan
Basically a street car. Cruise into Cars & Coffee, etc. I don't see track time in my future. Three kids and all that goes with it.
Engine - considering upgraded turbo and fuel system
Interior - May try to use the center console out of the wagon. The seats in my donor are gray leather and were just done not long ago, with seat heaters. I don't like the weight, but I like the price. I will try to sell them and get lightweight seats.
ABS - on the fence. May not be a bad idea for a street car. I'm not afraid of custom brake lines.
Wheels - Kosei K1-TS 17x8 45mm offset. Came with the donor. Too nice not to use. May add 5mm wheel spacers. Federal 595 tires are in the budget.
The builders
Myself - I've been restoring and working on old Fords and British cars for going on 30 years. This is my first experience with anything with an ECU or kit related.
My Sons - One is 12, the other is 9. The 12 year old is excited. The 9 year old isn't quite there yet. My thought is to get them involved in the principles, which is why I chose the kit. Restoration work is much different. Not a bad place to land, but not an easy place to start. My daughter is 7. She's a little young, but I'm sure she'll pop out on occasion and want to help. Mainly, I expect it to be me and the oldest. We'll see.
The kit will be at home in the garage, the parts and donor will be at work. I'll do the part removal, cleanup, & refinish at work, and assemble with them at home.
We have a busy summer planned so progress will be slow out of the gate. Hopefully we'll be in high gear by Fall.