Jackson Rally Project 2005 RLLYSTi - Wrap up 2010

[subyspawn]

Well, I suppose its about time to post up about the soon to be Open 4WD 2005 "RLLYSTI"

I guess I should begin at the begining; new, clean, bumper in one piece :shock: ...
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/New/STi0003.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/New/STi0005.jpg

Then I went on to some minor upgrades:

Turboback Exhaust, JIC Magic 3" -
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/New/PICT0107.jpg

Ekutec Tune, Dyno'd - 280 HP & TQ @ the wheels. nothing too spectacular.

Harness Bar (M1 Fabrication) w/ Crow 4 Points -
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/AWJ%20Meet%2040606/AWJ02.jpg

Now, its time for some rally-x!

Wheels / Tires: something cheap to start with - Rota's and Blizzaks

Mudflaps: custom made by me :D

First Race: Tombstone, Corona, CA

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/GC%20Rally%20X%20102205/PICT0002.jpg
TAPE!!!! I know, I know, but com'on it was my first race. :shootsself:

First race = first battle damage:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/GC%20Rally%20X%20102205/damage04.jpg

I rallycrossed a full season in 2006 in SM4 for CRS and placed second in the champsionship.

Onto 2007, step up the game to R4. this means rally tires!!! :mrgreen:

As you all know, 15" rally wheels dont fit over Brembos. Which leads us to the first major project for RLLYSTI:

Brake Conversion -
Credit: Jackson Rally

Front:
Calipers - 06/07 4 Pots
Pads - Hawk
Rotor - Custom 2 Piece
Lines - SS

Simple bolt-on caliper replacement with the custom 2 piece rotor / hat set up
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Rally%20Conversion/RALLY_CONVERSION_29.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Rally%20Conversion/RALLY_CONVERSION_28.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Rally%20Conversion/RALLY_CONVERSION_26.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Rally%20Conversion/RALLY_CONVERSION_25.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Rally%20Conversion/RALLY_CONVERSION_17.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Rally%20Conversion/RALLY_CONVERSION_23.jpg

Rear:
Calipers - Stock Brembos
Pads - Hawk
Rotor - Stock
Lines - SS

Stock Caliper position in the rear does not clear for the 15" wheels. Therefore, we had to custom fab new mounting points for the rear calipers. Stock rotor OD had to be turned down to clear
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Rally%20Conversion/RALLY_CONVERSION_37.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Rally%20Conversion/RALLY_CONVERSION_34.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Rally%20Conversion/RALLY_CONVERSION_07.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Rally%20Conversion/RALLY_CONVERSION_38.jpg

RLLYSTI is now prepped for R4.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Rally%20Conversion/RALLY_CONVERSION_47.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Rally%20Conversion/RALLY_CONVERSION_43.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Glamis%20March%202007/PICT0132.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/GH3%202007/GH3_07__352.jpg

Coilovers:
JIC Magic; Adj Dampening & Height for Rally Setup - WRONG!!!


For the Future:

Open 4WD Rally Class to race CRS. Hopefully will be able to run a few events next year. All work to be done by Jackson Rally (06drtywgn)

[JacksonRally]

Glad to see you finally got time to set up your members journal!

[BlueRu]

Looking very nice sir!

[L and E Fab.com]

I have been thinking about modifying the a rear hub to take the subaru four piston front caliper in the back do you think that would fit with the modifications you made to your rear hub?

[Not All There]

really nice, some great shots too. Keep the pics coming

[JacksonRally]

I have been thinking about modifying the a rear hub to take the subaru four piston front caliper in the back do you think that would fit with the modifications you made to your rear hub?

I will have to take a closer look at the rear hub/upright, but would require different mods than what we did to make the Brembo clear. Sounds like a good idea though. 8)

[WRR]

nice write up..

and very nice trailer in the background of your first race pic at Tombstone :wink:

[JacksonRally]

nice write up..

and very nice trailer in the background of your first race pic at Tombstone :wink:

Ha Ha I noticed the trailer too...It was my first spectating session!!

[subyspawn]

Starting with the small things -

Grimm Speed - Hood Dampers

TIC - Unabomber's Sexy Rearend

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/092407HoodDamps.SexyRearEnd.jpg

[JacksonRally]

I know you got some new safety bits...post em up!!

[drt suby]

how abt that sparco suit

[subyspawn]

The Sparco yearly garage sale was awesome. HUGE HUGE discounts on almost all of their products.

I had found out of the garage sale the day before (thanks to Paul, drt suby) and we made a pit-stop on the way to Antioch in Irvine to take advantage of this sale. I was really hoping to score some seats, but we were about 3/4 way back in line and all the ricers beat us to the seats that they dont need!!!! :angryfinger:

Here is what i scored on for RLLYSTI:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Gear/100507SuitShoesBelts.jpg

Sparco Top Drivers Suit - 62% off retail. w00t!!! :mrgreen:

Sparco 6pt Harness' - 53% off retail. heck yes! 8)

Sparco Speedway Driving Shoes - well, i initially paid $75 buck for last years model. however, i was going to give them a try in Antioch only to find out i actually bought 2 left shoes of different sizes!! (i know i cant dance, but i dont literally have two left feet!!). Anyway, i went back to sparco this last week and they upgraded me to the new year model. Mad props to Sparco for taking care of me. :waving:

I also picked up a Sparco hoodie and a couple pair of mechanics gloves. I figured i could spend some extra since i saved so much.

Keep an eye out for next years sale!!!

[subyspawn]

Group N Bushings FTW!!
Control Arm, Lateral Links, Trailing Arms, and Steering

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/101507Bushings.jpg

Misc tidbits:

Safety Triangle, Tow Hook, USA Flag, & Driver's Name Stickers

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/101507StickerTriangle.jpg

[ankyle62]

killer deal on the suit and belts

[JacksonRally]

Group N Bushings FTW!!
Control Arm, Lateral Links, Trailing Arms, and Steering

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/101507Bushings.jpg

Misc tidbits:

Safety Triangle, Tow Hook, USA Flag, & Driver's Name Stickers

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/101507StickerTriangle.jpg

cool thanks that looks like my name :lol:

[subyspawn]

Well, as most of you know Laughlin Rally X was a few weeks ago and was a blast.

Unfortunately, the course got pretty rough on day two and developed a nice hole in the fast straight section. I decided to punch it thru like always knowing the JIC's could handle it, and they did. However, the next weakest link was my motor mount which basically split in two :pissed:. But i must give it up to Paul (dirt suby) for letting me use his car to finish off day two. Thanks!!

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/motormounts01.jpg
broken mount

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/motormounts03.jpg
broken next to new mount

so, it was time to install the new group n mounts.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/motormounts02.jpg
new mount

the install went smooth and only took an hour or so. we actually installed both motor mounts and the group n tranny mount.

RLLYSTi is up and running like a champ again. :eek:

[subyspawn]

now that the rally x season is over. its time to head back to the dealership.

my fourth gear grinds pretty bad in and out under load. hopefully i can get this fixed under warranty. wish me luck.

anyone else have this problem?

[JacksonRally]

Are you ready to gut that thing yet?!?!

[409industries]

Nice, a journal finally! that sparco suit is nice...

Keep it up man!

[Not All There]

Nice man, anything fab work wise in the near future?

[sebhockey]

Nice, a journal finally! that sparco suit is nice...

Keep it up man!

I think we need to see a shot of him in the tigger suit next to the STI.:tongue:

[RS-ti_Andy]

I think we need to see a shot of him in the tigger suit next to the STI.:tongue:

he should wear it every day! lol, i would for a bet lol

[subyspawn]

wonder if the tigger suit is fire proof? only one way to find out :muhaha:.

[subyspawn]

k, so i took my car to the dealer and explained about the 4th gear griding.

they drove it and said they couldn't get the problem to repeat (of course)

i told them you have to drive it hard (duh!) and the guy said "well to be honest with you, your car scares the crap out of us" hahahha. you would think they were driving drtywgn's ride. :eek:. they said they would try it again.

they called back and said they got the grinding to happen, but didn't know how to make the call since it doesn't really occur under normal driving conditions :bs:. so, they said they would have to get the main tech to take a look at it and make the call to tear it apart or not. the tech never showed up..

...and thats where im at...:shootsself:

[sebhockey]

That sucks, it seems like they are gonna deny warranty on it. Got plans if they don't? Could be a chance to get better gears.

[subyspawn]

Well, over the holidays I drove my car quite a bit (more than normal since it is not my DD) and the 4th gear tranny problem has now become more evident and noticable.

I make another appointment with the 'master' mech at my local Suby dealer and take him for a spin. We get the problem to duplicate no problem.

I end up leaving it there for them to look at it. It was explained to me that if a "tear" down is required that I might be responsible to pick up the $800 fee for labor if the item is not covered under warranty. I guess what they do is take the tranny apart and if it is not 'clearly' a warranty item then pictures will be taken and sent off to some expert to decide if will be covered under warranty.

The suby dealer called me last Friday and said a tear down will be necessary (duh! :roll:) and that it will begin first thing Monday.

SO....how confident am I that it is a warranty issue.....i'd say about 90%. Ok, so I rally x the car and drive like crazy in Gorman, whatever! The STi tranny is good for, what?, 500 WHP??? I don't think I have ever hit 3rd gear at a rallyx. The only other hard driving I do is on a canyon run, which cant be that hard on 4th gear!!!

I'm hoping the señor picture examiner is a fan of DI and will support my cause to stage my car with a good tranny!

:headbang:

[JacksonRally]

*fingers crossed*

[sebhockey]

Good luck dude.

[donutking]

Must say your car makes me say smaller is better on the wheels. car looks fantastic. and your having fun with it which is great as well. keep up the work and keep posting pics but... lets see some vids.

[subyspawn]

Dealer called today, and apparently my after market exhaust system 'melted' the speed sensor on the tranny to a point where the dealer had to break it off to get the tranny out.:jack:

Not really a big deal, but the friggin thing costs $240 :pissed:.

The weird thing is that I didn't have a CEL or any indication that the sensor was damaged. I guess the stock exhaust had a 'heat shield' that didn't go back on with the new system.

We shall see what tomorrow brings us......

Oh, and they are going to copy me on the email for the pics of the internals. I will for sure post them up here.

[409industries]

Those pics, i definitely want to see... got my fingers crossed for ya dood!

[lminette]

Can't wait to see the pics!!

[sebhockey]

I wanna see em too.

[subyspawn]

yea, its bad but not over yet....

dont wanna talk about it tonight...will find out for sure monday/tuesday...

[subyspawn]

Good news.

Hand Brake is in! Sexy bitch...:eek:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/011808HandBrake.jpg

[subyspawn]

Placed my first good size order with Charles at www.safedrives.com (http://www.safedrives.com)

Safe Drives is awesome to work with. Charles has a wealth of knowledge in automobile safety products and provides excellent customer service!

Safe Drives currently has a vendor thread on Special Stage (http://www.specialstage.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=50) as well as many others. Hopefully soon he will become a vendor for DI!


RT 1000's:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/012108RT1000_01.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/012108RT1000_02.jpg

R3 Head & Neck Restraint:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/012108R3HNR.jpg

Rally First Aid Kit:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/012108FirstAid.jpg

Life Hammers:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/012108LifeHammer.jpg

Fire Suppression System:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/012108FireSupSys.jpg


Safety FTMFW! :machinegunleft:

Still a lot to buy and even more to build. Cant wait to get started! :headbang:

[Not All There]

very nice additions!

[409industries]

Love those seats! I'm getting em too... woot for the ESS fire suppression. So sweet.

[sebhockey]

Nice goodies, how about sending some my way.;)

[JacksonRally]

Yo did the seats come with any brackets?

[subyspawn]

nope, they are side mount...

brackets are extra, plus i figured you would want to make your own anyway

[JacksonRally]

OK!

[Tommy Gun Rally]

awesome, went with the Racetechs.

My little baby all grows up!

hehe

[subyspawn]

check this out...

subaru called me and wanted me to sign this.....

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaruletter.jpg


w00t w00t! that was a close one..


abusive / aggresive driving.....no, not at all....

:eek:

[Tommy Gun Rally]

What repair was this for?

That's pretty cool they at least took care of this repair, most would flat out refuse it.

[subyspawn]

What repair was this for?

That's pretty cool they at least took care of this repair, most would flat out refuse it.

4th gear is all messed up..

yea, im glad they are taking care of it. thats money i need to spend on the build

[409industries]

I've signed one of those before... for destroyed struts... heee hee!

w00t for good will!!! you lucked out keith... a tranny fix is expensive sh*t!

[JacksonRally]

Sweet. Now the next time you will be sweating like that you will be getting ready to take off on your first stage!! :eek:

[sebhockey]

lucky, good luck with the repairs

[subyspawn]

Roof Scoop & Vent Combo.

Thanks to Paul at Primitive Racing (http://www.get-primitive.com/)

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/012308RoofVent_02.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/012308RoofScoop_01.jpg

[JacksonRally]

WOW whats left... a rollcage? :D

[Recce01]

too bad you dont know anyone who is a decent fabricator :(

[UP2MTNS]

too bad you dont know anyone who is a decent fabricator :(

ouch! (haha)


MAN, I am psyched to see the future roll cage :D

[subyspawn]

too bad you dont know anyone who is a decent fabricator :(

hahaha.....:lol2:

[odi]

Looks like you are gathering some really nice stuff for your car. And you have one of the best cars to build into a competitive rally car. Can't wait to see this stuff along with a cage fitted into your STi.

[Not All There]

awesome man, whens the cage going in?

[UP2MTNS]

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CAGE?!

[409industries]

f-k yeah cage!

[sebhockey]

cage? match:muhaha:

[subyspawn]

Hope to be back in action this Friday!

[Meachy]

what tires are those? and what size?

[subyspawn]

what tires are those? and what size?


Hankook Ventus R203 170/650/R15

available here:
http://www.rallylights.com/Hankook/Index.asp

and you can check used tires on special stage too

[subyspawn]

Picked up the STi last night from the dealer. So far so good, shifts are smooth.

Real test will be the Ridgecrest weekend!

:eek:

[subyspawn]

The JIC coilovers I have been running for awhile are really really stupid stiff and I got sick of the kidney pain.

So, before Ridgecrest Rally X I switched back to the stock STi struts.

Some reason the switch was a little more difficult than before; the studs did not want to come out of the strut towers. I was confused for a sec until I actually looked @ the coilovers.

Front Struts: the most bent
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/JICCoilovers004.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/JICCoilovers003.jpg



Rear Struts: bent a little bit
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/JICCoilovers002.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/JICCoilovers001.jpg



I am still planning on using these to stage this year. Looks like my brother and I at JacksonRally (jacksonrally@gmail.com)are going to have to make them bigger, better, and stronger.

:headbang:

[WRXCMM]

Doode...^^^that right there is crazy...sounds to me like the punching through pot holes technique did not do too well for the coilovers...that sucks man...i'm sure Jacksonrally will make them work...any updated pics?

[JacksonRally]

Yeah alittle bent :shock:

[subyspawn]

RLLYSTi will be heading into JacksonRally in the near future to start the official build. I figure I would get started gutting it and cleaning it up in the meantime...

Before:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/Before015.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/Before014.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/Before010.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/Before007.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/Before002.jpg


After:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/After008.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/After007.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/After006.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/After005.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/After004.jpg

Not done yet, this is all I got done today

[ten80]

Must be an entire bucket full of dust in there :lol:

[bfrancis827]

Wow, so much room. Now you can fit the la-z-boy in there and rally in comfort.

[JacksonRally]

Man you better give that thing a sponge bath!!

[I Like It Sideways]

Awesome strippage!! Cant' wait to see how this progresses

[lminette]

Nice progress Keith!! Can't wait to see this thing in full rally form!!!

[VermillionX]

Ugh I am so jelous. I want and Sti so bad.

[409industries]

strip that bitch down!

[subyspawn]

Quickener & Release:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/030708QuickenerRelease_01.jpg

Momo Champion Wheel:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/030708Momo_02.jpg

[409industries]

Quickener & Release:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/030708QuickenerRelease_01.jpg


ooooOOOOoooo is that the 2:1 ?

[subyspawn]

ooooOOOOoooo is that the 2:1 ?

nah, went with the 1.5:1. I think 2:1 is not for me, especially since th STi is quicker than the WRX already

[409industries]

nah, went with the 1.5:1. I think 2:1 is not for me, especially since th STi is quicker than the WRX already

I agree, 1.5:1 is definitely quick enough. Your madman brother doesn't seem to think so though. INSTA-UNDERSTEER! :eek:

[odi]

Wow you are pretty much done with the difficult, affording all that expensive equipment.
Now you just gotta treat your brother really nice so he can tie it all together to make a crazy nice rally car.

[strat]

looking good!! nice progress.

do you think softer springs would help the jic's from bending? (i have the same coilovers and was considering softer springs for them but if they are gonna get bent up, i might as well look else where)

[subyspawn]

not so sure it was the springs rather than the valving..either way i think the JIC's are done

[subyspawn]

I spent another few hours today cleaning up the interior of the interior. As you see from my last pics, it was well needed.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/031508CleanupInterior004-1.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/031508CleanupInterior005.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/031508CleanupInterior003.jpg

[Blix666]

wow... bare bones

[Not All There]

cage time!

[T-Heineken]

Ohhh I'm sooooo excited for you!!! Can't wait to see the next progression photos!

[409industries]

wow the inside looks REALLY nice. great job K

[I Like It Sideways]

Can't wait to hear about how the quickener is. Nice investment.
The interior looks amazing too. I didn't know bare bones could look that good

[subyspawn]

ARP studs and Gorilla nuts!

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/040708StudsNuts-1.jpg

Thanks to Team Illuminata!

[DR1665]

Very nice build coming along, sir. :thumbsup

Some get to make progress on their projects. Others of us have to repair them thanks to no-talent, mindless sheep commuters in our hometowns. I've lost more than 2 months thanks to a car accident. I'm poring over others' project threads tonight to get myself pumped again. This thread delivers.

[subyspawn]

Yet again another sweet score on some wheels & tires...

I think 13 Wheels and 24 Tires should do for know, yah? :mrgreen:

No more room in the garage, had to squeeze them in between the STi and the 335i for now.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/0411080001.jpg

Picked up these sweet TD wheels from Scott @ Placar.

w00t w00t :headbang:

[thatguymike]

Those look sick! What size?

[409industries]

I think 13 Wheels and 24 Tires should do for know, yah? :mrgreen:


Jeebus...:shock:

[Not All There]

x2 lol

[I Like It Sideways]

Holy hell dude... that is fricking awesome.

[sebhockey]

Thats a lot of tires and wheels, how about hooking a brotha up with some tires?:muhaha:

[newbie101]

Yet again another sweet score on some wheels & tires...

I think 13 Wheels and 24 Tires should do for know, yah? :mrgreen:

Picked up these sweet TD wheels from Scott @ Placar.

w00t w00t :headbang:

you got all of them from scott or just the TD's?

[subyspawn]

just the gold TD's...

I bought 5 new TD's a couple years ago...4 used TD's from that crazy japanese dood, Isamu....then 4 more TD's from Scott....

[newbie101]

you be loaded then

[subyspawn]

Well...here are the latest products sponsored by Amex

Steering Joints and Heim Joints (for endlinks)
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/050608SteerinHeimJoints.jpg

Badass Odyssey Battery
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/050608Battery.jpg

It should be very soon for the STi to go under the knife at Jackson Rally...stay tuned!

[Dino]

damn looking good Keith. Do you have a rally you plan on being ready for?

[subyspawn]

damn looking good Keith. Do you have a rally you plan on being ready for?

Gorman Ridge. Aug 16th...

81 days 1 hour 57 minutes and 3 seconds

:headbang:

[04trailsti]

Quickener & Release:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/030708QuickenerRelease_01.jpg

Momo Champion Wheel:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/030708Momo_02.jpg
is that quickener something that give you better steering ratio without buyin a new steering rack?nevermind i answered my own question. but where did you get it?

[JacksonRally]

Gorman Ridge. Aug 16th...

81 days 1 hour 57 minutes and 3 seconds

:headbang:

Ur gonna put a countdown clock in the shop arent you? :shock:

[Tommy Gun Rally]

Gorman will be rad. Let's service together (but who can we sucker into it? hehe)

[UP2MTNS]

flippin sweet!

PM about Gorman coming your way...

[sebhockey]

Gorman will be rad. Let's service together (but who can we sucker into it? hehe)

I'll come wrench on your cars, if I'm in port, if I'm given a ride down to the rally from the bay area, and most importantly if you buy me pizza and beer.:mrgreen:

[westy2005]

Keith and Kyle....Im down to crew for ya! Just LMK!!!

[subyspawn]

On the way out...

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/Onthewayout61508_03.jpg

loaded up with seats...
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/Onthewayout61508_04.jpg

On the way in...

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/Onthewayout61508_05.jpg

the saga begins; stay tuned!

[SubieDave]

Love the build so far.

Looking forward to seeing what else you have up your sleeve.

Keep it up

[WRXCMM]

dude:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:: eek::eek::eek:eh what the hell:headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang::headb ang::headbang::headbang::guitarist::guitarist::gui tarist::guitarist:why not


that is cool...keep us posted.

[subyspawn]

What a productive weekend at JacksonRally! Very hot, but productive.

First, we picked up the battle wagon and took it to its new home.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/dirtywgn/0621080003.jpg

Second, we started up at the shop. I was ripping into the RLLYSTi and Kyle was finishing up the Colorado.

Saturday:

Main goal was to get the interior completely gutted and cage ready
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/06210806.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/06210804.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/06210801.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/06210805.jpg

Sunday:

Didn't finish on Saturday, so we came back for more fun!
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/062208005.jpg

wires galore!
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/06220812.jpg

no mas wires!
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/06220811.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/06220801.jpg

...and, and twins!
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/build/teardown/06220803.jpg

The interior is all gutted but not quite ready for the cage yet, still need to do some scraping on all the gooo and prep the seams.

The exterior still needs some stuff removed from the engine bay and most everything still from the under side.

Hopefully will be back this week for some more, stay tuned! :headbang:

[Not All There]

great progress!

[subyspawn]

there is a suprise waiting for me @ JR tonight...cant wait to get there...

[Tommy Gun Rally]

And DMS was his name-o!

[UP2MTNS]

you getting DMSes? :D

NEW DMSes?:guitarist:

[subyspawn]

Can anybody guess what came to JR today?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/rssp005.jpg

[subyspawn]

i ween, i ween



http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/rssp020.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/rssp009.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/rssp007.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/rssp003.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/rssp010.jpg

yea, that just happened! :shocked::machinegunleft:

[newbie101]

:shock: oh man i want some

[worldrallyblue]

:shock: Omg!! Nice job Keith. Those look sick as eff.

[worldrallyblue]

...These required a second post... :headbang::headbang:

[Galen]

i just pooped my pants when i saw those.

[Not All There]

cant wait to see this ripping around!

[UP2MTNS]

jesus dude......f'ing sick.

did you go super-baller and get the hydraulic bump stops?


I guess I have a little pressure as your co-driver to keep you from balling it all up, eh???

[rollo]

Very tasty. This thing is gonna be a monster.. just awesome.

Still aiming for Gorman?

[Tommy Gun Rally]

Dude. Those are the absolute rally set up. I am SO jealous!!!! Just for the noobs: research RS&SP stuff.....its the bomb.

[409industries]

Keith is going to pretty much have the flagship DI rally car. holy f--- i knew they were coming, and im still in awe.

DMS's aint got anything on those beauties right there. Ill be sure to check em out when i go out to the shop this week.. CONGRATS Keith! all that waiting.. hahaha!

[JacksonRally]

jesus dude......f'ing sick.

did you go super-baller and get the hydraulic bump stops?


I guess I have a little pressure as your co-driver to keep you from balling it all up, eh???

Yes, gots the hydros!!

[msgsti217]

PPGs next? :headbang:

checking out the rallyspec site, those things are over 11 grand :eek:

[pigpen]

i think you're overestimating by at least $4k...but they are definitely pimp. those things might actually be able to handle the abuse i've heard you jacksons like to dish out!

[I Like It Sideways]

Holy cow I creamed. RS&SP?!?!?

Wow...

[UP2MTNS]

he won't need ppg's with an sti 6 speed, even keith will have to work hard to break it.

still, baller.....nothing like a couple grand in top-of-the-line automotive technology sitting in your living room, just chillin' for a few weeks.

[Tommy Gun Rally]

You realize you could have bought a whole rally car for the cost of those? haha :D

[albascoob]

You'll love those things....we have them on our WRX and they are freaking awesome. The camber washers are a nice feature. We CNC'd up a couple of reservoir brackets for the rear and mounted them on the roll cage. I should really post pictures on the team blog...
Anyway...do big jumps...enjoy...

[cusico]

Keith, after you finish your car, I will employ you to be project manager on my car. Are you fimiliar with Primavera???

Gantt charts should get my car back up and race ready. I want to run the Primm 300 September 5-6, 2008. This is the right race to run in my car.
________
Yamaha Xv920R (http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Yamaha_XV920R)

[Recce01]

oooooo keith may make an extra 13 cents a month!!!! that is if it doesn't destroy the budget...

[UP2MTNS]

Primavera? gant charts? differential equations? (diff e-q's!!) what the hell kind of racing are you guys doing down there?


LOL


all I know is I'm co-driving in that wonderful piece of Jackson machinery and gonna love every flipping minute of it.8):muhaha::headbang:

[409industries]

all I know is I'm co-driving in that wonderful piece of Jackson machinery and gonna love every flipping minute of it.8):muhaha::headbang:

flippin' idiot! dont say flipping when talking about Keith's first rally! LOL

[Tommy Gun Rally]

Keith let me know if you need to borrow that Peltor and/or Coralba.

[UP2MTNS]

flippin' idiot! dont say flipping when talking about Keith's first rally! LOL

ever since I saw his 'flippin idiot' t-shirt, I say flipping all the time now....:)

[lorenkb]

i ween, i ween



http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/Jackson%20Rally%20Project%202005%20STi/Parts/rssp020.jpg

Yeah, you win hands down :shocked:

[WRXCMM]

i creamed myself, holy isht man it's gonna take serious jumps to f\/ck those things up...very nice congrats man.

[subyspawn]

Keith, after you finish your car, I will employ you to be project manager on my car. Are you fimiliar with Primavera???

Gantt charts should get my car back up and race ready. I want to run the Primm 300 September 5-6, 2008. This is the right race to run in my car.

Sorry, but i think its going to take alot more than primavera to get your car ready. :lol2:

[subyspawn]

The anatomy of a rallycar: Heavy Duty Shocks (a) & Roll Cage (b)

(a) - complete!

[subyspawn]

Back on topic here people!! :nono

A lot has gone down since my last post and we have TONS of work left to do to make it to Gorman.

Latest update:

Lets start shedding those pounds!

Open Class is mostly unrestricted on the mods to stock body/chassis execpt that basically the A/B Pillars, Floor Pan, and Firewall must remain.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG791Z9cv2I/AAAAAAAABeA/-Gt-6CtYIHY/s800/IMG_0770.JPG

All these plates are held in by somthing like 500,000 friggin spot welds...PITA to remove!

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG7-IKAJfzI/AAAAAAAABeQ/EUbj8pQiaEw/s800/IMG_0772.JPG

All Plates removed

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG7-Jvw8cSI/AAAAAAAABeY/h42kxLTfiZ4/s800/IMG_0773.JPG

Roof Panel Beams Removed

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG7-N14npbI/AAAAAAAABe8/twN9pXlKf80/s800/IMG_0784.JPG

Rear Dash Removal

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG7-KhZjbPI/AAAAAAAABeg/ZoUUCv-vw-o/s800/IMG_0775.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG7-MJW60TI/AAAAAAAABes/bNV-ttGIOcM/s800/IMG_0776.JPG

Keep in mind, the rear strut towers will be heavily reinforced by the roll cage. There will be bars galore to replace all that useless sheet metal. 8)


Now to the fun stuff!

Stitch welding has commenced! As we have been stripping the interior down we have been prepping to seam-weld as well. Here is the first go at it:

Kyle (aka, Mr. JacksonRally) welding; btw, he loves mig welding. :lol:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG773W7_0pI/AAAAAAAABSw/w0GdbZbT5b4/s800/IMG_0777.JPG

A Pillar & Firewall / Fender well

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG7742BrCXI/AAAAAAAABS4/Ef5Mg2QO6Bw/s800/IMG_0778.JPG

Floor Pan & Passenger Sill & B Pillar

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG776pSySmI/AAAAAAAABTE/Tdsn2q-VMls/s800/IMG_0779.JPG

Floor Pan and Drivers Sill

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG78BSbNsOI/AAAAAAAABTs/hL8KBvmWCUg/s800/IMG_0786.JPG


ROLL CAGE!!!!

Thats right folks, the roll cage construction has started. The main hoop and two half-laterals have been made. These are, obviously, pre-lim fitted pictures. Enjoy.

Main Hoop

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG78DIKPdQI/AAAAAAAABT0/GjQRwpWJdOs/s800/IMG_0774.JPG

Main Hoop & Driver Half-Lateral

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG78K2mUStI/AAAAAAAABUc/kVo4LXOcAA4/s800/IMG_0791.JPG

Main Hoop & Passenger Half-Lateral. This picture is cool as it shows the bar hugging the roof/a pillar/door line very nicely!

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG78SMddOtI/AAAAAAAABVI/0mvO7FHm2p8/s800/IMG_0798.JPG

Main Hoop & Driver Half-Lateral

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG78TcUIkzI/AAAAAAAABVQ/yiWp9fO76W8/s800/IMG_0799.JPG

All bars in the car :headbang:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG78VNZss-I/AAAAAAAABVY/h8f5PTl50Hc/s800/IMG_0800.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG78GdlwZhI/AAAAAAAABUE/1XCmmc0ATLs/s800/IMG_0788.JPG

A few more parts updates too:

Perrin Pully, Racetech Seat Brackets, Battery Hold Down, Power Steering Reservoir Fill Cap

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SG7_L_YBnGI/AAAAAAAABmU/faJ6Lzm-q1Q/s288/IMG_0763.JPG




Overall, the build is going well. Our major enemy is time, we have lots to do and a very limited time to do it. So for now, its keep on keepin' on!

w00t w00t. :headbang::guitarist::headbang: :eek: :nono:machinegunleft::unamused:

:waving:

**reminder**

Gorman Ridge Rally. It is 40 days, 8 hours, 8 minutes and 17 seconds until Saturday, August 16, 2008

[409industries]

oooooo jealous! both 1/2 lateral bars in! Damn those seam welds look sweet too. Open class is so lovely in that you get to take out all those useless factory cross members. keep crackin' away at it!

[worldrallyblue]

Looking great Keith! Keep up the good work!

[Tommy Gun Rally]

Looking good. Kyle - PM me, I have a question about fab work....

[subyspawn]

log book appointment is this thursday.

will post up pics soon

[Not All There]

wow, pressures on man, great work

[Recce01]

car is looking awesome!!!

[UP2MTNS]

log book appointment is this thursday.

will post up pics soon

so its done? that was fast......

[subyspawn]

so its done? that was fast......

uhh....just done enough to logbook....still have A LOT of work to do

[subyspawn]

car is looking awesome!!!

yes, the rally nazi demands perfection!

[subyspawn]

Quick teaser....

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sN4RdymI/AAAAAAAAB5E/y1V4xz-9t54/s400/IMG_0865.JPG

[lorenkb]

Quick teaser....

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sN4RdymI/AAAAAAAAB5E/y1V4xz-9t54/s400/IMG_0865.JPG

You know, I'm still not entirely convinced that Kyle is human. Are you sure he isn't some escaped military welding robot?

[twohlix]

those are some purty welds. i wish i could weld that well :(

[UP2MTNS]

how many welds could two Welsh weldman weld while they were welding and wish they had whiskey and wine with their wicked welds?

huh? what?

[me_jimmy]

Quick teaser....

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sN4RdymI/AAAAAAAAB5E/y1V4xz-9t54/s400/IMG_0865.JPG
you get to do my cage....

[pigpen]

seriously, that is some damn fine welding. and jon, you made my brain hurt trying to read that one...:D

[drt suby]

how many welds could two Welsh weldman weld while they were welding and wish they had whiskey and wine with their wicked welds?

huh? what?

17 welds final answer
:waving:

[DirtyME22]

Ummm has anyone seen my boyfriend... I think he looks like this

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/foxy1_yz250/kyle2.jpg


Or he might look this by now...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/foxy1_yz250/Kyle.jpg

[worldrallyblue]

thats not your boyfreind silly :p...... thats keiths brother!

[UP2MTNS]

so I assume the engine is staying stock right? but with a 34mm restrictor and re-tuned? Who's doing the tuning?

[409industries]

thats not your boyfreind silly :p...... thats keiths brother!

ROFL!!!

About the tuning... i suggested Tim Bailey to Keith (when he comes down to Yimi Sport), but we'll see who he ends up going with...

[DirtyME22]

It's all good the colorado is doing the prerunning so she'll need some loving next !!! Keith's car is looking great. Can't wait to see both Aaron's and Keith's cars done. The lonely nights are well worth the wait... to many days in the dirt to come !!! :lol:

[worldrallyblue]

The lonely nights are well worth the wait... to many days in the dirt to come !!! :lol:

Thats an interesting perspective. You're a team player all the way Marra!:headbang:

[Tommy Gun Rally]

Saw the car last night and I've never seen welds so clean in my life. Amazing stuff.

[subyspawn]

so I assume the engine is staying stock right? but with a 34mm restrictor and re-tuned? Who's doing the tuning?

ROFL!!!

About the tuning... i suggested Tim Bailey to Keith (when he comes down to Yimi Sport), but we'll see who he ends up going with...


Dont have anyone figured yet...it doesn't really matter as long as they know what they are doing....not gonna take it to the same place i did before

[Allwheelsdriven.net]

First of all, the car is looking sweet! Very nice work going on.

+1 for Tim Bailey of Surgeline Tuning (www.surgelinetuning.com (http://www.surgelinetuning.com)). He's "The Man"..:mrgreen: Easily one of the best tuners in the country. He's helped many of our client's (and our) car run far better and get to the podium. Additionally, he's a very easy guy to deal with.

Formerly of PDX Tuning (one of the founders), now doing his own mobile tuning gig, as well as the person that makes the Cobb AP maps, and trains other tuners to pro tune APs. Check out Subiesport mag about every issue.. There's usually some crazy Subie ('08 wagon in the last issue) he's tuned. 505whp STi on an AP has yet to be outdone.

He can also tune Link, Hydra, ECUtek, UTEC, AEM, EMS, and just about any other standalone or piggyback you can think of.

Additionally, he's spent many hours tuning rally cars, so knows the limits of any given turbo with a restrictor. Plan on your car choking hard at 5-5200 rpm. But full boost/wtq at mid 2's-3k makes for a nice FAT powerband and no need for ALS. Also catches the codriver off guard once in awhile at the start line..:)

Barrett-
www.allwheelsdriven.net (http://www.allwheelsdriven.net)

[subyspawn]

RLLYSTi is official logbooked.

It has been a very busy last two weeks getting the car to this point and its looking freakin sweet. :guitarist:

:headbang: LOGBOOKED!!!! :headbang:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljw5Op1PI/AAAAAAAACUA/XHHcNx7dLq0/s800/IMG_1052.JPG


Panel / Hole Filling:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7rmKV2HWI/AAAAAAAABx4/TFLVpFX1nAk/s800/IMG_0809.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7rnFMFu0I/AAAAAAAAByA/hxzFJ0MQ9Nk/s800/IMG_0810.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7rqD-KsII/AAAAAAAAByY/yB5srMtmAvk/s800/IMG_0813.JPG

Floor Plates:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7r30-05mI/AAAAAAAAB00/M7OiFfwzFU4/s800/IMG_0832.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIIGb0a7-AI/AAAAAAAAB-A/ZhZokDHZc4g/s800/IMG_0886.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIIGkfseFaI/AAAAAAAACAc/GfAAnLGm3Hk/s800/IMG_0905.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIIGf7jwACI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/ltvT1_6iNKI/s800/IMG_0897.JPG

Main & Roof Structure (main hoop, laterals, roof bars):

Main hoop and passenger half-lat

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7r4yKbA5I/AAAAAAAAB1E/L-4fH0QnfqM/s800/IMG_0834.JPG

Main hoop, driver half-lat, windshield bar

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7r8FchWMI/AAAAAAAAB1o/JG9dR4_RmH8/s800/IMG_0838.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7r_EM0h_I/AAAAAAAAB2Q/VipzkctxjfQ/s800/IMG_0843.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sDovGJ8I/AAAAAAAAB3A/KmY-ZF9GF08/s800/IMG_0849.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sEOuhCBI/AAAAAAAAB3I/MDj9iAH_jPE/s800/IMG_0850.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sE9piBaI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/KWkPygUSsnQ/s800/IMG_0851.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sFZae9GI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/4rtLRoDpbHE/s800/IMG_0852.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sG3IVkFI/AAAAAAAAB3o/QnHefm-hDTQ/s800/IMG_0854.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sJcMuYEI/AAAAAAAAB4M/MjYm6hysjck/s800/IMG_0858.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sPUjNefI/AAAAAAAAB5U/sSUkRuy4kZU/s800/IMG_0867.JPG

How do you weld the top of the cage? :shootsself:

answer:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sSBBsU6I/AAAAAAAAB50/VrEH7ThyoVg/s800/IMG_0871.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sTkekkcI/AAAAAAAAB6E/-oDoefqq4Dw/s800/IMG_0873.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sUZGarOI/AAAAAAAAB6M/YEl12CIvyCY/s800/IMG_0874.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sVYkezwI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/YQRRGH8Cozk/s800/IMG_0875.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sYDBiOOI/AAAAAAAAB64/8AoeCnzH1S0/s800/IMG_0879.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7sbQU7-xI/AAAAAAAAB7g/zytAIWjI9yI/s800/IMG_0884.JPG

Wheel Studs:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7seQpO3cI/AAAAAAAAB8A/k6Lt6dAzEGM/s800/IMG_0803.JPG

Dash Bar:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIIGcoXyJiI/AAAAAAAAB-I/Pfr-uK40Yro/s800/IMG_0887.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIIGc3jlesI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/3s6iiS-60s0/s800/IMG_0888.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfVelb34jI/AAAAAAAACC4/xvfmCAMrUzk/s800/IMG_0921.JPG

Main hoop 'X' and sill bars:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIIGdZ6AlRI/AAAAAAAAB-Y/c4M-jWRJtTk/s800/IMG_0889.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIIGdinUknI/AAAAAAAAB-g/jWmicWb60dk/s800/IMG_0890.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIIGdwDqIXI/AAAAAAAAB-o/-g2tA5fPe5w/s800/IMG_0891.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIIGe8yHjNI/AAAAAAAAB_A/AtwRsQM3pW0/s800/IMG_0894.JPG

[409industries]

pics of the door X's?

[JacksonRally]

pics of the door X's?

He's holding out....trying not to jump the gun on the update:jack:

I say pics of completed cage work or ban!!!!!!!!




Haha j/k He has like a thousand pics to go through, trying to keep them in build sequence.

[subyspawn]

Rear Strut Towers and 'X':

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7rvmvUKqI/AAAAAAAABzc/vh_a0Sau7KM/s800/IMG_0821.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7rwU-pXEI/AAAAAAAABzk/1hy4kk7qimw/s800/IMG_0822.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7rxpDLwHI/AAAAAAAABz0/GE3wUYoHuDE/s800/IMG_0824.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7rysKbYGI/AAAAAAAABz8/HTd7x5TJfhw/s800/IMG_0825.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SH7r0h89WkI/AAAAAAAAB0U/RCRTgbHZvZ4/s800/IMG_0828.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIIGfksgm1I/AAAAAAAAB_Q/eQiSs-swax8/s800/IMG_0896.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIIGgcjabsI/AAAAAAAAB_o/p04nJQ-n5FQ/s800/IMG_0899.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIIGgyDjcJI/AAAAAAAAB_w/aoLz_HVoQ1s/s800/IMG_0900.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfU3ZJS2PI/AAAAAAAACB0/FkhvlguqUjM/s800/IMG_0913.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfYkjUy16I/AAAAAAAACHg/A763lbVuLbs/s800/IMG_0959.JPG

Front Strut Towers:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfVGrkcVoI/AAAAAAAACCM/OSqatCcAgwE/s800/IMG_0916.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfVZ-5CyQI/AAAAAAAACCw/mlOGqIBF-9g/s800/IMG_0920.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfV74sL3TI/AAAAAAAACDo/lNduv1YXYf4/s800/IMG_0927.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfWLxjCDjI/AAAAAAAACEA/zynzze6EQYU/s800/IMG_0930.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfWvDfWW1I/AAAAAAAACUo/l9FEsobY_ZQ/s800/IMG_0937.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfXD_bICcI/AAAAAAAACFM/G-2Q7y6WDRI/s800/IMG_0941.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfXILWELHI/AAAAAAAACFU/CK8HyChUrkY/s800/IMG_0942.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfXem_qXnI/AAAAAAAACF0/vUbYwfENQgg/s800/IMG_0946.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfXjvxNLTI/AAAAAAAACF8/xOLwZb9IyDI/s800/IMG_0947.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfXuzk2YLI/AAAAAAAACGM/XQcwCEQwmkM/s800/IMG_0949.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfX7XT2LkI/AAAAAAAACGc/G3KGOLiFxbw/s800/IMG_0951.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljWe6WSdI/AAAAAAAACPk/84gJU64J2E4/s800/IMG_1018.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljixcLZwI/AAAAAAAACR0/V2Kx1fiB8ic/s800/IMG_1035.JPG

Back Stays and rear 'X':

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfZY6KCJoI/AAAAAAAACIw/fFzWgkkxV5Q/s800/IMG_0969.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfZmLLSgBI/AAAAAAAACJE/6zjoysJCx2M/s800/IMG_0971.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfZrVKaAmI/AAAAAAAACJM/f3JPowK5hhE/s800/IMG_0972.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfZwsSHq_I/AAAAAAAACJU/Et_CVUont-c/s800/IMG_0973.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfZ1XB6UWI/AAAAAAAACJc/2pXctx7qpBI/s800/IMG_0974.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfZ-ZwQBOI/AAAAAAAACJs/sFJfw2R5CPA/s800/IMG_0976.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfaZv6x4KI/AAAAAAAACKU/_goADnR8LOQ/s800/IMG_0981.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfapRk11tI/AAAAAAAACKs/NFUz_BMYnds/s800/IMG_0984.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfa-TIVmGI/AAAAAAAACLQ/cgKzyfiRgLs/s800/IMG_0988.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfbffqT59I/AAAAAAAACMQ/UOjxr5TyuC4/s800/IMG_0996.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIfb26M7pfI/AAAAAAAACMw/KZi7Kkjfiek/s800/IMG_1000.JPG

Seat Mounts:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljSCqGxwI/AAAAAAAACOU/1_wGI50Sf5c/s800/IMG_1008.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljS3PeEaI/AAAAAAAACOk/2f1RHkGArZM/s800/IMG_1010.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljTkTjRII/AAAAAAAACO0/93ubO7r04Mg/s800/IMG_1012.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljWHOVkRI/AAAAAAAACUs/9_Zrwwh3Eq4/s800/IMG_1017.JPG

[subyspawn]

Door Bars:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljZPLjG-I/AAAAAAAACQY/RuzuTllsPws/s800/IMG_1024.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljbJnGLiI/AAAAAAAACQo/2DFpcxLKSLI/s800/IMG_1026.JPG

A Pillar Plates & Reinforcements:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljf03AyQI/AAAAAAAACRY/lUzg8iBQWLw/s800/IMG_1032.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljmXt0AtI/AAAAAAAACSU/ogSPhP4kMCk/s800/IMG_1039.JPG



The car is now almost ready to rock!!

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljnUU7A5I/AAAAAAAACSc/w9x0zV1P2J4/s800/IMG_1040.JPG

The car is finally on the trailer after our 35 hours straight :shocked: work to get it ready for the logbook appointment.

Off to get logbooked....

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljoV1ULlI/AAAAAAAACSk/FDXRZj7o7xY/s800/IMG_1041.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljpIrMROI/AAAAAAAACSs/pwXgBe2gHrE/s800/IMG_1042.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljp2OCNAI/AAAAAAAACS0/J68NDBd7Hv4/s800/IMG_1043.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljtCAev5I/AAAAAAAACTU/ePNFOQfe_es/s800/IMG_1047.JPG



Huge thanks to my brother Kyle (aka JacksonRally) and Scott G @ PlaCar for the help and dedication to make the logbook deadline. you guys rock! :headbang:

Now that we are logbooked we still have plenty left to do to make Gorman. SO, its keep on truckin for now...

[subyspawn]

pics of the door X's?

i would if the MAN would let me post more than 40 pics at a time!

[rollo]

Outrageous. That cage is a thing of beauty. Pretty amazing to think that seven weeks ago today it was still basically a running street car, competing at R4 #1.

:headbang:

[worldrallyblue]

car looks beautiful keith. my hat is off to you and kyle and scott at getting the cage in so fast. looks amazing.

[UP2MTNS]

freakin' sweet.


^^I'd say more, but the swear filter would just make it a buch of astricks ;)

....that's so ****** and ******, super *****ing ***********************!

[409industries]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SIljixcLZwI/AAAAAAAACR0/V2Kx1fiB8ic/s800/IMG_1035.JPG

so awesome!

[WRXCMM]

holy macarena yo...i just creamed myself.

that thing just turned beatiful to say the least.

[Not All There]

sweet and congrats! i want to send my car to you guys lol! Aaron you have to be psyched!

[newbie101]

so sexy

[Galen]

Amazing work. It really looks fantastic.

[Dino]

holy **** that looks bad ass. nice work guys!

[tsidreams]

How many man hours are in that roll cage?

Congradulations. I'd be proud of it.

Ps, I loved the welds, each one was near perfect.

[g wilikers]

just a little update for those interested. after yet another all nighter, they were spotted heading north towards gorman slightly after 8 this morning. good luck guys. the car look AWESOME!!!!!


greg

[Galen]

stick it to em guys!

[sebhockey]

I wanna see the finished product already!!!!

[lorenkb]

I wanna see the finished product already!!!!

Come down to Gorman tomorrow then!

[sebhockey]

LOL would if I could, but my girl has dibs.

[worldrallyblue]

Just woke up!! Got back from Gorman at 30 minutes after midnight last night. Great effing day!!. I wont go into details about it but this thread isnt for that......

BUT as far as the Jackson Rally Project 2005 RLLYSTI.....

It looked SO amazing all Race Ready for Gorman.:headbang::headbang::headbang:

And I didnt take any pics :tongue::FU: So dont ask :)

[Not All There]

bastard!

[rollo]

And I didnt take any pics :tongue::FU: So dont ask :)

You took loads of pics.




Just with someone else's camera...

:D

[subyspawn]

Wha? I know, I know....im running behind. We have already completed our first event :headbang:and I haven't even posted up the rest of the build....flippin idiot!

Well, lets get started then...

after the logbook...


The roll cage / plating was not 100% complete at time of logbooking. We still had the A pillar bars to weld 100% and some 'under the dash' and other misc plating to finish.

A pillar plating
http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiT79ZYV9I/AAAAAAAAC6E/yUSGdQUIC1I/s800/IMG_1058.JPG

A pillar reinforcing
http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiT99FIaoI/AAAAAAAAC6M/BGLyGO72DJc/s800/IMG_1059.JPG

Under the dash plating. we got a little carried away with the plasma when installing the 'X'
http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiUEXiFzhI/AAAAAAAAC6k/jH0FXgp5XcI/s800/IMG_1080.JPG

Stitch welding
http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiTX6TsppI/AAAAAAAAC4A/H4LMT7ZWuaw/s800/IMG_1055.JPG

Underbody stitch welding
http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiTgb8V42I/AAAAAAAAC4g/vGaWompuSq8/s800/IMG_1064.JPG


http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiTnDo-DbI/AAAAAAAAC48/FGwIxuMke2s/s800/IMG_1067.JPG


Stitch welding was a pain in the arse! Especially upside down welding on the lift. The worst part is all the factory glue stuck between the seams bubbles up and blows out the weld. I would recommend if you have the money to acid dip and put the car on a rotisserie. :mrgreen:

Either way, we will definetly pull the motor and trans on our next build. I think we were only a few connections short of it coming out anyway. This would have made the front strut tower part much easier. Oh well, live and learn I guess.

[subyspawn]

Next up was to finish up the dash mounting. I am pumped on how this came out. It fits with the roll cage 'like a glove' with minimal cutting / hacking away at the stock plastics.

We were able to mount the dash using the stock 'ears' on either side and the center console panel.


Center console mount
http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiSv3tnoMI/AAAAAAAAC3g/tcl0v2jFmZM/s800/IMG_1110.JPG


Dash & Wires installed
http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiSepPEwKI/AAAAAAAAC2k/gJvWAs0a_ko/s800/IMG_1145.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiSSbN2n5I/AAAAAAAAC18/mZD1DtVkK2M/s800/IMG_1140.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiSZhQg8UI/AAAAAAAAC2U/yKVPTPEfWJg/s800/IMG_1143.JPG

Custom mounted power
http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiScdRz9rI/AAAAAAAAC2c/3-Q0C5UdpBw/s800/IMG_1144.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiSjkx-VSI/AAAAAAAAC24/Pe4mTDZUUDA/s800/IMG_1147.JPG

[subyspawn]

The steering setup is awesome. After the trial run of this setup on Kyle's battle wagon, we learned a few things to improve on the design.

We are running a Howe pump, Setrab Cooler, Braided lines, custom reservoir, and 1.5:1 reducer.

Reducer
http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiQnLvfwRI/AAAAAAAACxY/YNyWxWc1LNs/s800/IMG_1120.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiQk7GnNwI/AAAAAAAACxQ/gAApKiseWjE/s800/IMG_1119.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiQie1u_bI/AAAAAAAACxI/6Q9E4mQfW9Y/s800/IMG_1118.JPG

The Cah-Cah-Coooolah
http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiRG2gsWdI/AAAAAAAACy4/ARQ2D1gLE64/s800/IMG_1106.JPG

The Pump
http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiRJrcD5oI/AAAAAAAACzA/pEkgBORlkV8/s800/IMG_1107.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiQ9fPQ8uI/AAAAAAAACyM/_eE79zL8pTU/s800/IMG_1102.JPG

Power Steering Lines (view from the tranny tunnel)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiQ_rbWiuI/AAAAAAAACyU/B9UJ64Vr0Fo/s800/IMG_1103.JPG
the orange is an isulator to help protect from added heat. For some odd reason this part of the engine compartment gets really really hot! :shootsself:

Reservoir / Lines
http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiRCHdeMcI/AAAAAAAAC8U/O-Ylu3T55Qs/s800/IMG_1104.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiREFWqqQI/AAAAAAAACyo/tk_Kibh0yxc/s800/IMG_1105.JPG

[subyspawn]

Yes, yes, we did the brakes JacksonRally style too. Ripped out all that stock stuff and replaced with new hard line thru out RLLYSTi.

The front 'x' thru the firewall landed smack in the way of the stock reservoir. What to do? Well, Kyle aint skeeered at all! Lets weld some fittings on the stock master cylinder and run some sweet separate CNC fluid reservoirs!

The system turned out very clean (like I knew it would) and worked like a charm at Gorman.

Reservoirs and MC
http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiPshV5ZpI/AAAAAAAACuU/9GzX_XT5V_g/s800/IMG_1149.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiPvRdn7nI/AAAAAAAACuc/eGWZSfURJ-Q/s800/IMG_1150.JPG

Fitting thru the wheel wells

Front
http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiPx9fivwI/AAAAAAAACuk/frUzparPq5g/s800/IMG_1151.JPG

Rear - yes, Kyle can bend little tubes too


http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiP1VLP2uI/AAAAAAAACu0/YGYMToxkw40/s800/IMG_1153.JPG

"T" at the rear split
http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiP3smnesI/AAAAAAAACu8/J3BLVYG8rWg/s800/IMG_1154.JPG


Staging / Hand Brake
http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiQW7n2cyI/AAAAAAAACwg/zzIMh1qFnWc/s800/IMG_1113.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiQSqV-GrI/AAAAAAAACwQ/dpVJ-Cg8Isc/s800/IMG_1164.JPG



Bleeding this system wasn't easy at all. Since the hand brake is inline with the rest, we had to sequence pumping the brake pedal and pulling the hand brake several times. However, with a little patience we got the brakes working like a charm.

[subyspawn]

You can't have a rally car without having some sweet underbody protection.

We were unable to go Kevlar though. :cry:

We used some HDPE plastic instead, its a lot easier on the wallet. ;-)

JacksonRally has all kinds of tricks up their sleeve, check out these sweet tabs we welded to the underside of the car. They worked out very well.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiRyC27woI/AAAAAAAAC0I/tEXhTUwdoSc/s400/IMG_1097.JPG

We had strategically placed about 18 :shocked: of these, however, the HDPE is not that flexible and we only used a portion of those to install the protection.

Rear Tabs
http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiR1rTGzHI/AAAAAAAAC0Y/62ptINIWm5Q/s800/IMG_1099.JPG

More Tabs
http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiRuIgVB4I/AAAAAAAACzo/y7VDGQh-Gmw/s800/IMG_1093.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiRrBqPGEI/AAAAAAAACzY/VMSr1XEvFDM/s800/IMG_1091.JPG


Sorry, I dont seem to have a picture of the complete protection.

It held up very well in the very abusive Gorman stages with only a few zip ties breaking on the rear arm protection sheets.

[subyspawn]

Yeah, that just happened. Pure sex. Installed at last.


JacksonRally Tophats - does it get any better than this? Really?
http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiOs7PV-fI/AAAAAAAACtA/6AiVQJdvCQA/s800/IMG_1130.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiOybozPjI/AAAAAAAACtQ/lYL6_R-yo3A/s800/IMG_1132.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiOiv-oVHI/AAAAAAAACso/5v9ieJamUZQ/s800/IMG_1127.JPG

Rear
http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiOdrr9_FI/AAAAAAAACsY/MabD0C5lvEg/s800/IMG_1125.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiOgAncKfI/AAAAAAAACsg/O4XqrDFThew/s800/IMG_1126.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiOOTx5lVI/AAAAAAAACrk/DuVcWHpa9tM/s800/IMG_1171.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiOTTrnQ9I/AAAAAAAACr0/5x0-6mJJ3qA/s800/IMG_1173.JPG


Fronts
http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiOlMvWw3I/AAAAAAAACsw/YMiqPaVhNH8/s800/IMG_1128.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiOnZey9XI/AAAAAAAACs4/YHRbBEjdRRQ/s800/IMG_1129.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiOvK0dFbI/AAAAAAAACtI/exsZ1F8jT1M/s800/IMG_1131.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiO0sZNVPI/AAAAAAAACtY/tIKfjaf70_M/s800/IMG_1133.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiO3wcdwPI/AAAAAAAACtg/wk1MfnfraW0/s800/IMG_1134.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiPBIDCNfI/AAAAAAAACuE/nS-nA7kZ6yQ/s800/IMG_1138.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiOVwWgygI/AAAAAAAACsA/mUlWJqMSnSY/s800/IMG_1174.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiOYvxhPXI/AAAAAAAACsI/0-IXGCkNwEE/s800/IMG_1175.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiOawY9GHI/AAAAAAAACsQ/-Hd01Bir14E/s800/IMG_1176.JPG



Now, we finally got to put RLLYSTi on all fours. :eek:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiM2E-rNeI/AAAAAAAACqM/7EW9hGn7kOw/s800/IMG_1178.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiM4r3vfFI/AAAAAAAACqU/ic9isFqDbqQ/s800/IMG_1179.JPG



:headbang:

[subyspawn]

No more 5mph testing on the RLLYSTi! Oh, how do you like my SPEAR! hahah


Front Skid Plate Mount / Engine saver
http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiUOzNsjII/AAAAAAAAC7Q/s8tL4-_pONs/s800/IMG_1087.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiUTnAinPI/AAAAAAAAC7g/pbLG-euWibk/s800/IMG_1089.JPG


http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiULA02VrI/AAAAAAAAC7A/YOFMa7VtJgI/s800/IMG_1083.JPG

Rear Skid Plate - SPT
http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiR29SiSCI/AAAAAAAAC0g/2zNzDnvaZhQ/s800/IMG_1186.JPG

This thing required a lil bit of love to fit over the R180
http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiR7VPJThI/AAAAAAAAC00/k2EOPPEKWTs/s800/IMG_1188.JPG


Front Bumper Beam
http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiMLOlx2zI/AAAAAAAACp0/8icPhCqLD1A/s800/IMG_1192.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiMEYbvpHI/AAAAAAAACpY/SZvH4Qt-qE4/s800/IMG_1185.JPG


Tow hook anybody?!?!
http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiL-_m3BHI/AAAAAAAACpI/8eDegV9UBvQ/s800/IMG_1196.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiMBgwWbTI/AAAAAAAACpQ/C2OJhhvN548/s800/IMG_1197.JPG

[subyspawn]

Exhaust
http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiMu2DTTyI/AAAAAAAACp8/Fd7HC3047Xg/s800/IMG_1195.JPG

Notice the zip ties looped thru the hangers and exhaust. Very good tip from Randy Zimmers book. (Thanks to Aaron for the heads up on that one!)

Truck Latches
http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiSHYhyzvI/AAAAAAAAC1U/F_ZzXIBmts4/s800/IMG_1075.JPG

Rear Triangle Mounts


http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiSJrs-RJI/AAAAAAAAC1c/WwfBA9VQtg0/s800/IMG_1076.JPG

Battery Mount
http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiSL8JhZMI/AAAAAAAAC1k/qctYf5APKb8/s800/IMG_1077.JPG

Battery Cable
http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiSofQQTmI/AAAAAAAAC3I/EWE_4Of28_8/s800/IMG_1166.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiStWcUhcI/AAAAAAAAC8Y/YUG18j_PKNs/s800/IMG_1168.JPG

[worldrallyblue]

Its about time we get an update!! Beautiful looking work you and your bro did. Looking forward to Prescott. :)

[Not All There]

cars simply amazing, so many things about it too, great work.

[subyspawn]

Well, it seems that I dont have any pics of the completed interior or of some of the other small bits. So, lets just get to it then...

GORMAN RIDGE RALLY!!

Im sure most everyone has seen these pics in the pics forum but I'm going to repost a few here too!

Well, we arrived with the car not 100%. We had some very frustrating issues with the fire suppression system and had to scramble to get another single fire ext mounted. We had a few other small bits to install / secure before tech. At this point we had been awake for almost two days preping the car for this moment. :unamused:

We made it thru tech with some time, at last, to relax. One helluva *sigh came from Kyle and I after we passed tech that night. :headbang:


In line for tech
http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SKzo-eV308I/AAAAAAAACkI/x3DmEVkrlIE/s800/IMG_1212.JPG


http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SKzqKj-NI2I/AAAAAAAACko/gAcdJwOemnA/s800/IMG_1215.JPG


http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SKzqK4q2RBI/AAAAAAAACkw/ENJ16Ia3u6I/s800/IMG_1216.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SKzqLHtjw9I/AAAAAAAACk4/qiWYUqW55Dg/s800/IMG_1217.JPG


Stage 1!!! - first time I ever drove it on dirt after the build! super scary!

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SKj8MTLxVxI/AAAAAAAACVk/dQQjZu-QgTM/s800/RLLYSTI%20-%20Stage%201%20Start.jpg

Leaving Service #1
http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SKzodDEQJxI/AAAAAAAACc0/vPFnpn09tkc/s800/2780275182_6e5ab95c03_o.jpg


Service #2 - we had the best service crew out there! you guys rock!!:headbang:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SKzo3V6ItmI/AAAAAAAAChE/B6z0wRTru-k/s800/gorman_2008_023.jpg

My fan club. you rock Aaron & Albert :headbang:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SKzohuZ1D9I/AAAAAAAACdI/LPpYu06kBPo/s800/2778768833_dd7b32b8c9_o.jpg

Service #3 - time to rock the night stages! :eek:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SKzoxA9wqwI/AAAAAAAACeE/1SMWKvS3RTo/s800/2778792533_327c4b1aaa_o.jpg

TGR - friends and fellow DIRT members
http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SKzo5m5MTYI/AAAAAAAACiw/EvieAUBJBYc/s800/gorman_2008_036.jpg


A race well done.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SKzo6SCWfRI/AAAAAAAACjQ/hHOuf_UPwbM/s800/gorman_2008_038.jpg



This couldn't have happened without the help from everyone. Thanks again to all who helped with the build, helped with service, and helped with support of any kind.

And, again, a sincere THANK YOU to Kyle. You are 'da man! 8)


This is how that day went for me. All smiles :mrgreen:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SKzo4GVCKqI/AAAAAAAAChw/OjQYUixhUus/s800/gorman_2008_028.jpg


now, its off to Prescott!!!

[subyspawn]

Almost forgot the Dyno Day.

We had pulled another all nighter to make the dyno appointment @ HB Speed.


The first time running after the build
http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiUaTYUMwI/AAAAAAAAC74/TlKIYXTsnng/s800/IMG_1198.JPG

We made it!
http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SLiUXER_3bI/AAAAAAAAC7o/DVW5aEEdvpY/s800/IMG_1199.JPG

Dyno Tune Video (this is my first ever video edit and "i dont even have any sweet skills" so dont laugh!)

NOTE: this is with a 34mm restrictor!

4l6aBXvooEQ

also, please note that it is not advised to tune on rally tires! do not try that at home folks! we got lucky that one did not blow that day. i guess thats what happens after working day and night. :shootsself:

[kevinblahh]

awesome car

[WRXCMM]

that my friend is bada ss





HB Speed.


that's what i've been meaning to call kyle about. cool.8)


Dyno Tune Video first video edit... dont laugh!)


lol:lol2::FU:


also, it is not advised to tune on rally tires!


:shock::?:shocked: why?:unamused: elaborate please.

[carl]

i love this thread! gives me inspiration as my 04 sti begins her prep for stage rally. this stuff sure is expensive!

[geekmonster]

seriously, you guys have enough done on the car and enough pics/log material on the car to where you should give sport compact car magazine a call and have them do a story on the car. no doubt they would like to check the car out. i'm not gonna say any other car mags, cause well all the other mainstream mags are ricer mags for the most part. either sportcompact or grassroots would be a good one. it would help with future sponsorships and getting exposure of the circuits you guys drive in.

a++ on this thread.

[carl]

what kind of catalytic converter do you have on there?

[subyspawn]

what kind of catalytic converter do you have on there?


Its a high-flow cat from Davenport Racing

[carl]

Its a high-flow cat from Davenport Racing
oh nice! davenport is building my cage, I guess I'll have doug toss one of those on there too.

are you running any sort of muffler or resonator or just the cat?

[subyspawn]

cat only

[MetalNeverDies]

i love your subie.

[me_jimmy]

cat onlycat in the back system:lol2:

[carl]

can you give us a little detail with what you did with the interior wiring harness? what did you delete, what did you move? I'm at that stage in my build and am trying to get a feel for how much can be cut out. I've already deleted pretty much the entire left side but there is a ton of wiring on that harness down the right side of the cabin

[subyspawn]

i left everything except the stuff that ran up the pass A pillar (dome lights, r-view mirror, etc), the driver A pillar (radio ant), and rear 'dash' bits (radio ant, r-def).

So basically I didn't take much out. I didn't have the time or expertise to mess with that massive harness. I just took a lot of time to carefully stuff it back up in the dash as best I could so it would be out of the way. I liked how it turned out.

[tcsubaru]

awesome awesome member journal, your car is amazing!

[carl]

some more questions for you:
when you re-ran the brake lines, did you keep the abs pump?
what did you do with the car's hvac system?

[lminette]

His ABS is gone!! Not needed in a rally car. Not sure about his hvac. I know his AC compressor is gone though.

[subyspawn]

some more questions for you:
when you re-ran the brake lines, did you keep the abs pump?
what did you do with the car's hvac system?

Currently all the HVAC is gone. The plan is to either put an aftermarket or JacksonRally custom deal to house the heater core and blower motor to be able to run the defroster only.

ABS is gone. no need for it.

[carl]

and your dccd works fine? I was looking at eliminating mine but going through the manual I see the dccd gets inputs from the abscu&h/u

[subyspawn]

well, we ran into that problem too. you have to replace the control unit but not the pump. basically you remove it from the pump and plug it back in. then the dccd works fine.

RA teams use badass custom programmed ones for their cars.

[carl]

well, we ran into that problem too. you have to replace the control unit but not the pump. basically you remove it from the pump and plug it back in. then the dccd works fine.

RA teams use badass custom programmed ones for their cars.
ok I kind of figured something like that was what had to be done. Did you run into any weird problems or was it pretty straight forward? I'll probably start on the brakes pretty soon to get my m/c out of the way for the cage

[subyspawn]

it was actually straight forward. we didn't know what the problem was at first, but got the hint from Scott G and was fixed right away.

[carl]

cool - glad you guys did all this before me lol

[donutking]

kudos to all the hard work! I know where im goin for all my welding!

[carl]

any tips on installing the roof vent? I just ordered one from primitive and will probably put it on this weekend. I assume it's similar to all the spec c vent install instructions floating around

[subyspawn]

yea. WAIT UNTIL THE ROLL CAGE IS IN!!!

you dont want to put more than one hole in your roof

[JacksonRally]

any tips on installing the roof vent? I just ordered one from primitive and will probably put it on this weekend. I assume it's similar to all the spec c vent install instructions floating around


Install the roof vent around the roll cage! Not cage around roof vent :shock: We obviously did cage first, don't remember the brand roof vent but it barely fit between the forward most part of the roof X and the top windscreen visor bar.

[albascoob]

If you want the Gp N roof vent, I recommend installing that first, then the cage. If you dont care then install a generic vent after you install the cage. Don't ask me how I know...

Oh, I have a GpN vent for sale, brand new, all the parts except the inner trim obviously, $350 plus shipping.

[subyspawn]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 10th 2008 DirtyImpreza.com Rally Team (DIRT) Returns From Prescott Rally

Despite challenging weather conditions, both cars return undamaged with solid finishes K.Jackson / J.Burke (7th Overall) E.Gilbert / M.DeLodder (16th Overall).





Aliso Viejo, CA – The DirtyImpreza.com Rally Team (DIRT) has returned from the 21st running of the Prescott Rally held in the mountains outside Prescott, Arizona last weekend. The very fast stages allowed both drivers to open up the power in their modified Subaru Imprezas and test their driving skills at speeds well over 100mph. The weather decided to keep things interesting as periods of drizzle and rain made driving conditions slippery and service intervals difficult for crew members. Narrow roads with two-thousand foot exposures also kept the teams' attention on 4 of the rally's 8 stages.

Keith Jackson and Jon Burke (DIRT / Jackson Rally STi) Car #10 - The roads were described as graded smooth, fast and flowing, but what made them tricky was the loose layer of gravel on top of the hard pack dirt that was like driving on marbles. Dust was also a factor in deciding how hard to push on some of the more congested stages. A slight off on SS6 put the car into a rocky embankment that lodged some stones in the bead of driver’s side rear tire. Despite the slow leak this caused, they continued at full speed to the end of the stage.

During their next transit, they changed the tire just as the rain began to fall. Keith, with the help of codriver Jon Burke, was able to keep up with many of the other more experienced Open class AWD drivers in the rally and finished 6th in the class of 9 and 7th out of 25 total finishers.

Eli Gilbert and Mindy DeLodder (DIRT / Tommy Gun Rally WRX) Car #22 - Back from some major repairs since Gorman Ridge Rally, the beginning of the Prescott event was both competition and shakedown for the WRX’s new transmission. Early stages were taken at a quick pace, but still with significant reservation as the team did not want a breakdown on stage and were still familiarizing themselves with the high speed character of Prescott's roads.

Putting full faith into co-driver Mindy’s pace notes after the 4 night stages of Day 1, Eli pushed hard late in the rally despite the rainy conditions on Saturday’s stages 7 and 8. After catching a car on stage 7 which caused the team to lose about a minute, they were able to break into the top 10 overall stage times on the slippery last stage, ending the rally on a very positive and confidence-building note. This last push earned them the 16th overall spot for the rally.

About DirtyImpreza.com:
Based out of Aliso Viejo, CA., DirtyImpreza.com is one of the fastest growing Subaru Impreza specific off-road and rally websites in North America. The DirtyImpreza.com Rally Team (DIRT) is involved in grassroots racing from rally cross to stage rally competition. For more information about DirtyImpreza.com and DIRT, visit DirtyImpreza.com or call (949) 294-3355.

Contact:
Aaron Ekinaka
ekinaka@dirtyimpreza.com
949-294-3355
http://www.dirtyimpreza.com


Photos:

Parc Expose @ Tim's Subaru
http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SOwgvhwPtKI/AAAAAAAADJ8/MRRWjnm4PMM/s800/IMG_1257.JPG

The competition....lol....this thing was bad ass
http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SOwgxHiGF-I/AAAAAAAADKc/LJ5qtEeuujc/s800/IMG_1261.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SOwg8ZyigWI/AAAAAAAADNg/SUSZZ0WAVqs/s800/2915198400_92be9a98ab.jpg
TurnDriverSide.com

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SOxBC9pOjjI/AAAAAAAADOA/YoFieqHYO80/s800/P1010939.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SO2DTq0mdFI/AAAAAAAADP0/EA7eDxdm5c4/s800/100B4620.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SPI0CoqZypI/AAAAAAAADQ8/9035tBY4_C0/s800/386739397_ShmWY-O.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SPI0DIKM1EI/AAAAAAAADRE/5_fLZCbHajA/s800/386764720_yYite-O.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SO15wYbvKNI/AAAAAAAADPE/btmBDe9q67Q/s800/2912553135_199a3bebd8.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SO15w50c9WI/AAAAAAAADPU/0kdzIaEXhjE/s800/2913400120_e057990151.jpg


Videos:

SS1 Part 1 of 2
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SS1 Part 2 of 2
lLfv4Ij0BKw

SS6 Part 1 of 2
BaouWjTBbhc

SS6 Part 2 of 2
AbTKt6LoyhM

SS7
YoOVo0Av3M0

[WRXCMM]

pretty badass guys, good job, you scared the shiznit out of me with that right turn on ss6 2 of 2 where the road goes off the screen:shock:


but damn that looked fun:headbang: keep it up guys

[subyspawn]

2008 season is over.

2009 is next. The car needs some love.

The prepping begins....the tear down.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/subyspawn/SQAAYmTnCbI/AAAAAAAADaE/Tuj8mSG_6bQ/s800/IMG_1356.JPG

[carl]

parallel parking in the garage!

[Galen]

oh man that thing looks good. Cant wait to see some ass kicking go down in 09!

[WRXCMM]

....the tear down

:? you're tearing everything down? how deep would you guys go?:?

[subyspawn]

well, this is mostly for paint. Everything is coming out of the inside and out of the engine bay.

[subyspawn]

The car has been taken back apart and now after a little prep work, is ready for paint.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_kvjXUXvKUh4/SRo3QFrbweI/AAAAAAAADm8/7ziBLNob52o/s800/IMG_1454.JPG


http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kvjXUXvKUh4/SRo3RHkF8dI/AAAAAAAADnE/jv7nrjkZvx0/s800/IMG_1455.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_kvjXUXvKUh4/SRo3S6QlV3I/AAAAAAAADnU/Tstoyv8NP3E/s800/IMG_1457.JPG


a little bit of exhaust abuse. :muhaha:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_kvjXUXvKUh4/SRo3PnSOCwI/AAAAAAAADm0/v6e6uzDDttI/s800/IMG_1453.JPG

rear axle wore through the exhaust. gonna have to fix that, ;-)

[Galen]

wow, the tear down seems like it went pretty fast. Any colors in mind? Or is it just staying WRB?

[worldrallyblue]

I believe keith is going with white.... but i am not 100% sure on it. Yeah those Jackson's dont waste time when it comes to tearing down and putting cars back together. :)

[subyspawn]

Yep.

White is the plan right now.

[WRXCMM]

oohhh man you guys are good.

[diertenick]

ohh white will be oh so nice...such an awesome car

[sebhockey]

Tearing down is often the easy part, good luck with the rebuild.

[Rally OBXT]

White is the plan right now.

Why does it have to be white huh?? This is 2008 man, and Obama is giong to be our president. Just another Honkey mother f'er!! :pissed::pissed:
















































:lol2:

[409industries]

jeebus, i forgot how massive those power steering lines are... :shock:

[junkyard racer]

Man, an hour and a half later...and a pint of beer (Stone Smoked Porter, very tasty BTW) I read this entire thread. Who needs an after turkey football game when you have great reading like this?

I look forward to the new paint and the 2009 season for you.

[UP2MTNS]

The car has been taken back apart and now after a little prep work, is ready for paint.









a little bit of exhaust abuse. :muhaha:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_kvjXUXvKUh4/SRo3PnSOCwI/AAAAAAAADm0/v6e6uzDDttI/s800/IMG_1453.JPG

rear axle wore through the exhaust. gonna have to fix that, ;-)

^^ so THAT's what that mother effing squeel was...god that drove us nuts at Prescott...


for some reason when i click on this link it took to back to the first page....and I was reminded what this car looked like LESS THAN A YEAR AGO!!!

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/subyspawn/Subaru/New/STi0003.jpg

You've come a long way, baby!!

http://facultystaff.vwc.edu/%7Emhall/advertisements/tobacco_products/images/Virginia%20SlimsMarlboro--you%27ve%20come%20a%20long%20way%20baby%202--various%20women%27s%2083.jpg

:mrgreen:

[subyspawn]

Look whats going on this weekend...

PAINT!!


http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kvjXUXvKUh4/SVfvlw2ZNXI/AAAAAAAAD4A/ONwuA1FnBsM/s800/IMG_1560.JPG

We only got to the motor bay this weekend and are going to tackle the cage / interior next weekend.