Car Of The Month: July '06 - GregFedder
 

TST: So how did you hear about TriStateTuners?
GF: That’s a good question. I guess Dimitri [subwrxkid] told me about it. I met him at a meet a while back I think.

TST: What are your main automotive interests (show, drag, road racing, etc.)?
GF: Drag, and I like time attack… and I guess show a little bit.

TST: Are you focusing on anything particular right now?
GF: Yeah the Time Attack event August 5 and 6 at Summit Point Raceway. It’s called RedLine Time Attack. (www.timeattack.com). Its sponsored by Modified Magazine.

TST: How does a time attack work exactly?
GF: We get three 20 minute sessions where you get to practice the course. On the last 20 minute session you get a practice lap and then 4 hot laps and you go for the best time you can in one single lap. I’ll probably be competing in street class which requires things like a front dash, door panels and treadwear minimum rating of 140.

TST: How do you expect to do?
GF: Very well hopefully. I’ve had 3 years experience in open track events and 2 years of indoor go kart racing, so I expect to do well. Although I’m brand new to time attack events, I expect to have one of the best setups in street class.

TST: What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received about your car? Worst insult?
GF: Wow that’s tough, I guess the worst thing is when I was asked if my car was one of those supercharged WRKs. The best would be…I guess people come up to you and say “I bet you get laid a lot from that thing” even though it’s the complete opposite cause I haven’t gotten **** from that car.

TST: The car hasn’t gotten you any girls, you think it’s actually done the opposite?
GF: If anything it’s gotten in the way of past relationships, just because of the time and money involved.

TST: Haha, are you ok with that?
GF: 100% I’ll always pick the car over the girl.

TST: Any good kill stories to share with us?
GF: Yeah, let me think… My only really good kill story is when I got killed… I raced a 650 whp 911 Turbo and he left me standing still. I ran into him on the street and he told me good luck… I laughed. He let me get 2-3 cars ahead and next thing I knew he put 10 cars on me by 120 mph. At the track I guess would be a Z06 at Pocono when I was able to catch him in the infield and pass him, leaving him in the runoff gravel because he tried to brake so late to stay in front of me.

TST: What’s your favorite mod?
GF: I’d have to say, I guess the external wastegate. It scares people around campus.

TST: Any future mod plans?
GF: To be honest, I don’t really know. If anything a Perrin GT30R kit and an Andrewtech gearbox. A new front lip and a paintjob would be the only other thing I would do.

TST: What cars did you own before this?
GF: A 2001 Legacy GT Limited, a 2004 WRX, and a 2003 350Z track edition. I own the WRX now because I love AWD and that you can use the power in all weather. Parts are relatively cheap compared to other manufacturers.

TST: Where do you see yourself with regards to involvement in cars in 5 years, and what will you be driving?
GF: Hopefully I’ll own a Lotus Exige with a K20 swap as a track car with a gray Evo 9 MR as a daily driver. I’d like to get involved in some kind of spec racing league. I want to get into having a dedicated racecar instead of trying to have my daily driver pull a dual duty.

TST: What other hobbies/interests do you have? What else do you do with your time?
GF: Just music, the band... (ww.myspace.com/makingapril) That’s about it, surfing TST, going to the bars on the weekends.

TST: Here’s your opportunity to send some shoutouts…
GF: Thank you to Andy at Xotic Motorsports (www.xoticmotorsports.com), WorldOne Performance (www.worldoneperformance.com), my family, and the local DD tuners… I think that includes everyone.

[crumbling sound over the phone]
GF: I just found a massive bag of popcorn. You should put that in the interview.
TST: You got it, Greg.


Member Stats:

Real Name: Greg
Username: gregfeder
Location: Cortland Manor, NY
Age: 22
Occupation: Musician

Engine Mods:

Engine:
v7 JDM STI Spec-C EJ207 Engine Swap
Deadbolt Superzilla 49 Turbo
TiAL 38mm External Wastegate
Modified Injectors Flowed to 720cc
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
EcuTek tuned by @ Xotic Motorsports
Apex'i AVCR
Perrin FMIC
Perrin Big Maf Intake
Perrin Turbo Inlet
Invidia Downpipe
Gruppe-S Uppipe
HKS Exhaust Manifold
Thermo-Tec Heat Wrap
HKS Carbon TI Exhaust
Tial Blowoff Valve
Perrin Crank Pulley
Power Enterprise Timing Belt
Grounding Kit
STi Radiator Cap
Samco Auxiliary Hoses
Throttle Body Coolant Bypass
ZeroSports Radiator Shroud
Kartboy Exhaust Hangers
Aquamist 2D Methanol Injection

Car Stats:

Year, Make, Model: 2002 Subaru WRX
Color: Midnight Black Pearl
Power: 417 whp / 353 tq (93 octane)
¼ Mile: 1.67 60’, 11.85 @ 117 (as of April 2006 at 400whp)
Race Weight: 3236 lbs.

Transmission:

V7 JDM STI 6spd Transmission
ACT Street Disc w/Extreme Pressure Plate
Exedy Flywheel
Kartboy Shifter Bushings F+R
SS Clutch Line

Suspension:

Tein Flex Coilovers 10/8
Cusco Front and Rear Strut Tower Braces
Perrin Rear Sway Bar
Stoptech 332x32 2-Piece Front Big Brake Kit
Stoptech 328x28 2-Piece Rear Big Brake Kit
Axis Ultimate (Street Pads)
Hawk HT-14 (Race Pads)
Enkei RPF1 "Gold" Wheels 17x8 w/Yokohama Advan AD07 Tires

Interior/Exterior:

Kirk Racing Roll Bar
2005 Sti Headunit
HKS Turbo Timer
Autometer Cobalt (EGT, Boost, and AFR) Gauges
Gruppe-S Carbon Fiber Gauge Pod
Viper 790XV Alarm
Boston Acoustic S65 + S55 Speakers
Takata 5pt Harness
Bride Brix II Seats
Wingless with castrol stickers covering my old holes
Sti Replica CF Side Markers
Sti Replica V1 Front Lip
Sti Replica Front Grill
Painted Fog Covers
Painted Side Skirts
Baked/Painted Headlights

Engine:
v7 JDM STI Spec-C EJ207 Engine Swap
Deadbolt Superzilla 49 Turbo
TiAL 38mm External Wastegate
Modified Injectors Flowed to 720cc
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
EcuTek tuned by @ Xotic Motorsports
Apex'i AVCR
Perrin FMIC
Perrin Big Maf Intake
Perrin Turbo Inlet
Invidia Downpipe
Gruppe-S Uppipe
HKS Exhaust Manifold
Thermo-Tec Heat Wrap
HKS Carbon TI Exhaust
Tial Blowoff Valve
Perrin Crank Pulley
Power Enterprise Timing Belt
Grounding Kit
STi Radiator Cap
Samco Auxiliary Hoses
Throttle Body Coolant Bypass
ZeroSports Radiator Shroud
Kartboy Exhaust Hangers
Aquamist 2D Methanol Injection

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i miss greg...hes doing big things with music now though.

Love the bugeyes!

Pretty Sick

nice!!

wow
 

goddam this car is sexy!

nice car man

Nicely done bug eye. I still kick myself for passing up a good deal on one.