piknockout's Auto-x STX Spec V...now Auto-x STU STi!!! - Page 2 - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

piknockout · 05-23-2007, 08:36 AM

I don't know, why don't you go check and stay the hell out of my thread!

psushoe · 05-23-2007, 11:19 AM

You're just mad because you can't go

piknockout · 03-25-2008, 12:56 PM

Been a REALLY long time since I updated this thread, but this past weekend I completed a fairly major suspension upgrade on the car. Here are the details. Will try to post more pics/videos over the course of the season. Still waiting to mount the new 245/40/17 Bridgestone RE-01R's on 17x8's, but should have those pics next week. :D

So finally got around to installing the Koni/GC's this weekend. These are Koni Yellows OTS and Ground Controls with 500lbs springs up front and 550lbs in the rear. Also for this install I've added custom B15 Motorsports top mounts for the front and rear for additional suspension travel, and also the fronts are offset for additional camber. In the interest of more camber, the struts have been slotted as well.

Essentially spent the entire day working on the project as the stock fronts had been sitting for roughly 3 years. Had to get them properly sanded down, and then after removing the stock perch and welding in our own custom perch at a lower point (which ended up being lower than expected...bad measurement on my part), we powdercoated the final product. Install the Koni's, put everything together, and put it on the car.

The rears though were pretty simple as they only required putting all the parts together. Nothing in the rear had to be fabricated...well, at least not with the new suspension. The bottom rear bolt wouldn't come out, so we had to cut off the nut/bolt. Luckily there's a Nissan dealership right across the street, so we only lost a couple hours max there.

While I had everything set up, also replaced the FSB bushings and replaced the CAI filter.

After the initial install, the car understeered pretty harshly due to the front being toed in from the additional negative camber. Yesterday I fixed the camber to bring the toe "roughly" to zero (getting it aligned this week or next). Also realized that I had set everything initially to a full turn off soft, instead of a full turn off hard. So I had to take the rear apart to reset them.

Once all this was fixed, took the car out for a short drive and handled MUCH better. Rotation was back (a little more than expected in one spot, especially when combined with dirt on the road...we'll leave it at that). There's a little bit of excess travel in the front that may require a helper spring, a situation to be assessed after the first event in a couple of weeks. Also have a 20 run test and tune in 3 weeks where I'll really be able to test, adjust the RSB and Koni settings, and play with tire pressures to hopefully find a nice balanced setup.

The 245/40/17 Bridgestone RE-01R's should hopefully be mounted either this week or next, at which point I'll be able to see how much camber I can run with the setup. I'm hoping to get -2.5 with the new wheels/tires, but I'm thinking I "might" need some 5mm spacers to make it happen, bringing the offset from et42 to an effective et37. More to mess with on that front though.

Anyways, below are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

Stock fronts with Koni/GC's waiting for install.

The bolt that wouldn't come off.

The "ears" were cut off around the nut to get it out.

Fronts with top cut and guts removed.

Front after removing stock perch and new perch welded after powdercoating.

Completed front suspension.

Completed rear suspension.

All four vehicles getting new suspensions.

The "other" vehicles in the hangar.

From other side of the hangar.

SpEcRv9 · 03-25-2008, 01:16 PM

nice setup...im sure youll kill in the autox this year once again....cant wait to hear how the 245s work out!

JSpecV03 · 05-09-2008, 05:59 PM

good stuff dude, likin the new setup, let us know how it dose on the track at the next auto x event.

piknockout · 05-10-2008, 08:48 AM

http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ad.php?t=55146

There's the full report. Needless to say, the new setup is ZOMG fantastic! The car transitions way better than it ever has. I also think that the higher spring rates and the longer travel in the rear of the Koni's is really helping out. Below is a pic going into the tight turnaround, and the rear is just barely off the ground. Last year, it would have been at least a good 6 inches off the ground. Just need to manage tire pressures and heat a little better. I'm getting ready to leave for the A.I. event in about 15 minutes down at Fed Ex, so I'll give an update after that. I think I need to either increase the rear sway or increase the rear damping just a hair to get the rear rotating a little better. Still some development needed, but it's definitely heading in the right direction.

Honest_Bob · 05-10-2008, 09:34 AM

Very cool. I love how dedicated you are to the sport.

JSpecV03 · 05-10-2008, 10:25 AM

the action pics look sweet, what kind of wheels are those, they look really good

piknockout · 05-10-2008, 11:20 PM

Thanks Bob! What can I say, I'm addicted.

As for the wheels, they're Motegi LC5's 17x8 et42 with 245/40/17 Bridgestone RE-01R's. Unfortunately the LC5's are now discontinued. I was able to get them out of pure luck...but I'll take it.

SoStock92 · 05-10-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piknockout

Front after removing stock perch and new perch welded after powdercoating.

welded after being powder coated?

That ****s painted!

psushoe · 05-11-2008, 07:30 AM

Bad sentence structure. They were cleaned, welded, then powdercoated. They still have some left over pitting from the rust that was cleaned off (why it's rough on the left in the pic), but it's powdercoat not paint.

piknockout · 05-11-2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piknockout

Front after removing stock perch and new perch welded after powdercoating.

Yeah, I probably should have put a parentheses after "welded". Essentially trying to say that all that stuff was done, and then this is how it looked after powdercoating. But yes, it was powdercoated.

piknockout · 05-12-2008, 12:16 PM

Autocrosser's Inc. Event #1 on May 10, 2008 Update

http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...452#post905452

piknockout · 11-22-2008, 06:32 PM

So I sold the Spec V back in August, but just picked up next season's autocross ride. It's a 2006 Aspen White with 17k miles, Cobb intake, APS 3.5" turbo back exhaust, and Cobb Accessport w/ Stage 2 map. Oh yeah, it's fun. And will be even more fun in February when the STU prep begins. :D

atenzany62 · 11-22-2008, 10:16 PM

nice sti. nice ser before too. are you sure the color is not aspen white? never heard of alpine white before

461_SS · 11-22-2008, 10:21 PM

nice STi. Its Aspen White, not Alpine ;) Great STU Autox car! Friend down in Tennessee had one and did very well at nationals and won many local events. Enjoy!

doug · 11-22-2008, 10:24 PM

Wise pickup bro

Honest_Bob · 11-22-2008, 10:57 PM

Nice! Just be aware that the stage 2 map may put you in a different class as I believe it changes the max boost. Cobb should have a map JUST for autox, at least they did for my 05 2.0 wrx.

piknockout · 11-22-2008, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honest_Bob

Nice! Just be aware that the stage 2 map may put you in a different class as I believe it changes the max boost. Cobb should have a map JUST for autox, at least they did for my 05 2.0 wrx.

Thanks guys!

Yes, I'm very aware that the Stage 2 increases boost and is therefore illegal for STU. But once I start putting together all of the STU mods, I'll have Hill at Agile Auto put together a custom STU tune and run the Stage 2 on the street. I'm very aware of the ruleset. ;)

And yes, I'm a retard. Aspen White, not Alpine. Doh!

jonwepa · 11-23-2008, 02:42 AM

Well, you finally did it and got rid of the spec V, atleast you got ALOT of use out of her! Alot more then most. Now enjoy boost! I have been enjoying it for a couple years now and must say there's nothing better!
I should be getting a bigger turbo in my b13 this spring(holset or gt3071r) along with another b13 with a sr20ve in it, which I might just autocross NEO VVL FTW!!!

05-23-2007, 08:36 AM	#21
piknockout Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberdeen, MD Member #1855 My Ride: 2006 Subaru STi iTrader: (0)	I don't know, why don't you go check and stay the hell out of my thread! __________________ 2006 Aspen White Subaru Impreza WRX STi - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* - *2007 Black Audi A3 2.0T 6MT S-Line* 3 STU - 2006 Philly STX Champ - 2007/2008 WDCR STX Champ - Sponsored by To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-23-2007, 11:19 AM	#22
psushoe Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #2057 My Ride: 2006 Evo IX MR iTrader: (0)	You're just mad because you can't go __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 124 SM - Sponsored by: *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

03-25-2008, 12:56 PM	#23
piknockout Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberdeen, MD Member #1855 My Ride: 2006 Subaru STi iTrader: (0)	Been a REALLY long time since I updated this thread, but this past weekend I completed a fairly major suspension upgrade on the car. Here are the details. Will try to post more pics/videos over the course of the season. Still waiting to mount the new 245/40/17 Bridgestone RE-01R's on 17x8's, but should have those pics next week. :D So finally got around to installing the Koni/GC's this weekend. These are Koni Yellows OTS and Ground Controls with 500lbs springs up front and 550lbs in the rear. Also for this install I've added custom B15 Motorsports top mounts for the front and rear for additional suspension travel, and also the fronts are offset for additional camber. In the interest of more camber, the struts have been slotted as well. Essentially spent the entire day working on the project as the stock fronts had been sitting for roughly 3 years. Had to get them properly sanded down, and then after removing the stock perch and welding in our own custom perch at a lower point (which ended up being lower than expected...bad measurement on my part), we powdercoated the final product. Install the Koni's, put everything together, and put it on the car. The rears though were pretty simple as they only required putting all the parts together. Nothing in the rear had to be fabricated...well, at least not with the new suspension. The bottom rear bolt wouldn't come out, so we had to cut off the nut/bolt. Luckily there's a Nissan dealership right across the street, so we only lost a couple hours max there. While I had everything set up, also replaced the FSB bushings and replaced the CAI filter. After the initial install, the car understeered pretty harshly due to the front being toed in from the additional negative camber. Yesterday I fixed the camber to bring the toe "roughly" to zero (getting it aligned this week or next). Also realized that I had set everything initially to a full turn off soft, instead of a full turn off hard. So I had to take the rear apart to reset them. Once all this was fixed, took the car out for a short drive and handled MUCH better. Rotation was back (a little more than expected in one spot, especially when combined with dirt on the road...we'll leave it at that). There's a little bit of excess travel in the front that may require a helper spring, a situation to be assessed after the first event in a couple of weeks. Also have a 20 run test and tune in 3 weeks where I'll really be able to test, adjust the RSB and Koni settings, and play with tire pressures to hopefully find a nice balanced setup. The 245/40/17 Bridgestone RE-01R's should hopefully be mounted either this week or next, at which point I'll be able to see how much camber I can run with the setup. I'm hoping to get -2.5 with the new wheels/tires, but I'm thinking I "might" need some 5mm spacers to make it happen, bringing the offset from et42 to an effective et37. More to mess with on that front though. Anyways, below are some pictures for your viewing pleasure. Stock fronts with Koni/GC's waiting for install. The bolt that wouldn't come off. The "ears" were cut off around the nut to get it out. Fronts with top cut and guts removed. Front after removing stock perch and new perch welded after powdercoating. Completed front suspension. Completed rear suspension. All four vehicles getting new suspensions. The "other" vehicles in the hangar. From other side of the hangar. __________________ 2006 Aspen White Subaru Impreza WRX STi - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* - *2007 Black Audi A3 2.0T 6MT S-Line* 3 STU - 2006 Philly STX Champ - 2007/2008 WDCR STX Champ - Sponsored by To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-09-2008, 05:59 PM	#25
JSpecV03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lansdale, Pa Member #6345 My Ride: 2006 Acura TSX,1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0, and cammed out Spec V with a blown motor. iTrader: (1)	good stuff dude, likin the new setup, let us know how it dose on the track at the next auto x event. __________________ 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0 work horse 2003 Nissan Sentra Se-R Spec V, needs a motor. 2006 Acura TSX, soon to be low and slow. Every Nasty Vehical Illustrates Our Useless Spending

05-10-2008, 08:48 AM	#26
piknockout Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberdeen, MD Member #1855 My Ride: 2006 Subaru STi iTrader: (0)	http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ad.php?t=55146 There's the full report. Needless to say, the new setup is ZOMG fantastic! The car transitions way better than it ever has. I also think that the higher spring rates and the longer travel in the rear of the Koni's is really helping out. Below is a pic going into the tight turnaround, and the rear is just barely off the ground. Last year, it would have been at least a good 6 inches off the ground. Just need to manage tire pressures and heat a little better. I'm getting ready to leave for the A.I. event in about 15 minutes down at Fed Ex, so I'll give an update after that. I think I need to either increase the rear sway or increase the rear damping just a hair to get the rear rotating a little better. Still some development needed, but it's definitely heading in the right direction. __________________ 2006 Aspen White Subaru Impreza WRX STi - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* - *2007 Black Audi A3 2.0T 6MT S-Line* 3 STU - 2006 Philly STX Champ - 2007/2008 WDCR STX Champ - Sponsored by To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-10-2008, 09:34 AM	#27
Honest_Bob TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #1179 My Ride: 05 WRX Wagon iTrader: (2)	Very cool. I love how dedicated you are to the sport. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-10-2008, 10:25 AM	#28
JSpecV03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lansdale, Pa Member #6345 My Ride: 2006 Acura TSX,1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0, and cammed out Spec V with a blown motor. iTrader: (1)	the action pics look sweet, what kind of wheels are those, they look really good __________________ 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0 work horse 2003 Nissan Sentra Se-R Spec V, needs a motor. 2006 Acura TSX, soon to be low and slow. Every Nasty Vehical Illustrates Our Useless Spending

05-10-2008, 11:20 PM	#29
piknockout Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberdeen, MD Member #1855 My Ride: 2006 Subaru STi iTrader: (0)	Thanks Bob! What can I say, I'm addicted. As for the wheels, they're Motegi LC5's 17x8 et42 with 245/40/17 Bridgestone RE-01R's. Unfortunately the LC5's are now discontinued. I was able to get them out of pure luck...but I'll take it. __________________ 2006 Aspen White Subaru Impreza WRX STi - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* - *2007 Black Audi A3 2.0T 6MT S-Line* 3 STU - 2006 Philly STX Champ - 2007/2008 WDCR STX Champ - Sponsored by To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-11-2008, 07:30 AM	#31
psushoe Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #2057 My Ride: 2006 Evo IX MR iTrader: (0)	Bad sentence structure. They were cleaned, welded, then powdercoated. They still have some left over pitting from the rust that was cleaned off (why it's rough on the left in the pic), but it's powdercoat not paint. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 124 SM - Sponsored by: *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

05-12-2008, 12:16 PM	#33
piknockout Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberdeen, MD Member #1855 My Ride: 2006 Subaru STi iTrader: (0)	Autocrosser's Inc. Event #1 on May 10, 2008 Update http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...452#post905452 __________________ 2006 Aspen White Subaru Impreza WRX STi - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* - *2007 Black Audi A3 2.0T 6MT S-Line* 3 STU - 2006 Philly STX Champ - 2007/2008 WDCR STX Champ - Sponsored by To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-22-2008, 06:32 PM	#34
piknockout Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberdeen, MD Member #1855 My Ride: 2006 Subaru STi iTrader: (0)	So I sold the Spec V back in August, but just picked up next season's autocross ride. It's a 2006 Aspen White with 17k miles, Cobb intake, APS 3.5" turbo back exhaust, and Cobb Accessport w/ Stage 2 map. Oh yeah, it's fun. And will be even more fun in February when the STU prep begins. :D __________________ 2006 Aspen White Subaru Impreza WRX STi - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* - *2007 Black Audi A3 2.0T 6MT S-Line* 3 STU - 2006 Philly STX Champ - 2007/2008 WDCR STX Champ - Sponsored by To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by piknockout; 11-22-2008 at 11:05 PM.

11-22-2008, 10:16 PM	#35
atenzany62 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Member #7684 My Ride: 02 WRX iTrader: (0)	nice sti. nice ser before too. are you sure the color is not aspen white? never heard of alpine white before __________________ 06 Mazda6s, 02 WRX, 95 Impreza WRXL, 05 SRT-4, 94 Stealth RT turbo, 95 3000GT VR4, 02 Q45 sport, 04 S2000, 04 Z4 3.0i, 03 350Z Touring, 98 Accord coupe, 02 Mini Cooper S, 16 Audi S3, 03 Elantra, 00 Eclipse GT, 18 Elantra Sport, 07 Accord LX, 19 Stinger GT1, 23 BMW M240i, 18 Corolla LE

11-22-2008, 10:21 PM	#36
461_SS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Holland, PA Member #6976 My Ride: 07 Mazdaspeed 3, 95 Probe SE, 86 Monte Carlo (Racecar) iTrader: (0)	nice STi. Its Aspen White, not Alpine ;) Great STU Autox car! Friend down in Tennessee had one and did very well at nationals and won many local events. Enjoy! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. There is no Replacement for Displacement! Driver of the 461 Street Stock. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2008 Mountian Speedway Street Stock Champion XBL GT: Daking Reborn

11-22-2008, 10:24 PM	#37
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	Wise pickup bro

11-22-2008, 10:57 PM	#38
Honest_Bob TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #1179 My Ride: 05 WRX Wagon iTrader: (2)	Nice! Just be aware that the stage 2 map may put you in a different class as I believe it changes the max boost. Cobb should have a map JUST for autox, at least they did for my 05 2.0 wrx. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-23-2008, 02:42 AM	#40
jonwepa Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delco Member #7286 My Ride: 1991 sentra se-r iTrader: (0)	Well, you finally did it and got rid of the spec V, atleast you got ALOT of use out of her! Alot more then most. Now enjoy boost! I have been enjoying it for a couple years now and must say there's nothing better! I should be getting a bigger turbo in my b13 this spring(holset or gt3071r) along with another b13 with a sr20ve in it, which I might just autocross NEO VVL FTW!!! __________________ turbo'ed 1991 sentra se-r in the works....

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