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Ok, so I finally decided to start my own... UPDATED! 6-16-09 RIP my rex see last page
Ok so I finally started my own journal...
Bought my first subaru in October of last year. I had just sold my Mustang Because of the trouble I was constantly getting myself into... I was also tired of being only able to go fast in a straight line. So... I bought myself, a 2005 Subaru WRX... Fully optioned, everything. Sunroof, heated seats, upgraded sound system, the whole nine. Bone stock and I happened to know the first owner, who happened to be a retired mechanic.. So I knew the car was immaculate, and with 22k on the clock, I wanted it.Couldn't afford the STI and also didn't want the attention that comes with getting 1. My first mod was deleting the snorkel in the fender... that didn't last long, a Cobb tuning cold air intake was installed, with a Perrin Afta- Maf extention. Later that month I picked up a Helix Catted Bellmouth Downpipe used for 100 bucks, had 200 miles on it. Later that week, a Mad dog mid pipe as well as an STI axle back went on. Bought from the same source, for another 100 bucks with same mileage... Then the next month, an STI tmic and perrin rear swaybar and endlinks went in. Then a Kartboy shortshifter with both sets of bushings. Then, a boost gauge and a Raptor shift light I had from the stang went in... A Forgemotorsports Wastgate Actuator went in, and I finely adjusted it to 19.5 lbs. Car moves pretty well... Next up... Perrin Turbo inlet.. Then, Tein springs and a Turbo XS rfl... dunno why, but I had to try it and it was 60 bucks, so why not. Picked up Unequal lengths with up pipe thanks to Seven, And thats how the car sits... Keep in mind folks, all this was done in less than a year. Thats pretty much how it sits now, untuned, daily driven. Next on list. Act Flywheel and Clutch. Will be installed with the header up pipe assembly... Struts. Road tune By TurboTek... thats it so far... Stay Tuned! lol |
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Hope they worked ok for you. And post some pics of that CLEAN-A55 Ride!! |
post some pics lol. sounds pretty nice so far.
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Souds good!
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Ha clean? that thing was filthy the day you saw it... Heres some pics I took trying out my new camera... Haven't gotten to install the headers/ up pipe.. Im waiting until I get my clutch/ flywheel and will install them all together... |
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I've never done a full pull on it. Im always part throttle, I never go WOT. I'm not dumb, especialy when it comes to the longevity of my engine... |
You've never gone WOT?
Then what's the point of boosting almost 20lbs? |
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this is my dd |
bov duh
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Like i said do a compression test asap. |
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I started this to show whats done to my car and how it's coming along. Im not trying to be a smartasz know it all. Did you ever stop to think that maybe I don't have the money for a tune yet? You are intitled to your own opinion. |
Thats fine if you dont have money for a tune right away.....i didnt. But i was smart enough to hold off on putting the mods on untill i had money to get tuned. I'am not saying all of this to be a know it all, or a dick.....iam saying this to help another suby owner out. I would hate to hear that your motor is blown.
I would def do a compression test asap, like i said before. Hell, come up to my neck of the woods and ill do it for ya Paul |
No thanks, I will get it done at school. And continue to drive it cautiously, until I have the money
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Ok up date time!
Wow has my setup changed in a year.. lol New, S techs css tmic p&p td04 megan racing up pipe helix dp Perrin Turbo Inlet Perrin Afta Maf Cobb cold air kit Megan racing cbe Megan Racing crank pulley Perrin sways front and rear, Perrin Stout mounts Perrin Front and rear endlinks Act streetlite Flywheel Act stage 2 clutch Karboy shifter and linkage bushings Sti Torque mount Walboro 255 pump and filter AC removed and capped off Gt spec hood scoop splitter Forgemotorsports Dump valve Greddy Kevlar timing belt Cosworth Timing belt guide PPG'd 5speed trans Prodrive Bcs Stage 1 tune... Exterior: Sti splitters Sti foglight covers removed badge in grille Sti Hoodscoop S techs Other than that Exterior is stock, no stickers, stock 16 inch wheels. Future plans, P&P big 16g 07 Wrx injectors Perrin Fuel rails, and lines Def some wheels Love the Rota Tarmac's But only wish they came in 17's... eventually a built motor. Already have a V7 shortblock Thats all for now till Christmas! |
wow this thing is going to be pretty sweet
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Thanks Ray,
I don't want it to be a race car, but at the same time its definately gotta be able to hold its own, know what I mean? Keith's car is a role model for my car lol |
let me know when you are ready to go on the dyno,
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Sure as hell won't be with the stock snail. lol
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Just another suby build....
The 2.0 is still alive and kickin!
ok... couldn't resist, another up date... and my thread is lookin pretty pathetic... lol Speed Parts triple A pillar, (Awsome fitment) Autometer gauges.. Mechanical Boost, Elect. Oil pressure, and Pyro. Also installed as of recently, because I'm tired of being in limbo of getting my car reflashed. I got myself a full package from The folks at Tactrix.com All the goodies nessecary to have my suby reflashed and or even go back to stock. I even opted for the LC-1 Inovate Wideband. All the hardware and software thats needed I now have, so, now I can finally fix that pulsing problem.. and see what my car is actually doing.. Im planning on a lot of data logging... Suspension upgrades.... Kyb Gr-2 shocks. (Courtesy of fastwrx.com) and a new set of Megan racing springs.. Its awsome... I actually have suspension travel now! |
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