Not-so-dirty '07 Satin White STi: Back from the cagebuilder!

[AWD>FWD]

I have a 2007 Satin White Pearl STi that I bought with 32 miles on the clock and have been working on making her better little by little. Don't judge the low ride height and cleanliness, she has seen dirt and will have a dirt/snow setup (stock springs, giant mudflaps, knobbies). She is under the knife right now getting a lot of the listed modifications installed (DIY with help of course).

Mod list:
Engine Mods:
-APS equal length exhaust manifold
-APS 70mm CAI
-APS turbo inlet
-APS DR525 FMIC with black core
-Grimmspeed 8mm phenolic spacers
-Grimmspeed BCS
-Deatschwerks 750cc injectors
-Walbro fuel pump
-TurboXS 4" downpipe and straight mid-pipe
-Blitz Nur Spec R axle-back
-JDM tgv-less housings
-Cobb turbo heatshield

Suspension mods:
-Cobb front and rear sway bars
-Whiteline anti-lift kit
-Cobb lowering springs
-255/40/17 Bridgestone Potenza RE-11s

Interior mods:
-Full Speed Architech carbon fiber trim kit (I've been told less than 10 in existence)
-Cobb shift knob
-Blitz FAT turbo timer

Exterior mods:
-18% tint
-STi limited trunk spoiler
-V-limited replica front lip
-04/05 tails with "JDM mod"

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Current photos:
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I will update with pictures as I continue to work on the car (my FMIC kit is still 3 weeks out). I still need to find some extended length exhaust hangers but other than that I have everything to put her back on the road.

And before you observant guys go getting on my case about putting a big FMIC on a car with the VF43 but my next plans are to focus more on the suspension and the little bits. We'll see, maybe this car will end up with an ATP stock location ball-bearing GT30r and built engine with meth down the road but for now I'm just working on having a legit stage 2+ setup.

[AWD>FWD]

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turned to this
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Couple random shots
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[s0ca1rallyfan]

Nice car..... bad username :?

[GClark]

Bad for who hehe

[AWD>FWD]

Nice car..... bad username :?

My other ride
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I give other drivetrain setups a chance..

[AWD>FWD]

A little update, I ordered up a set of 4 Kartboy extended length exhaust hangers to get the muffler tip away from the bumper and my buddy who is a Subaru tech convinced me to remove my air pump while we have the car apart so I ordered Cosworth air pump delete plugs. I am waiting on my FMIC kit and TGV-less housings right now other than those, I am picking up the JDM TGV-less housings locally on Friday and the FMIC kit should be here in about 3 weeks now.

Then the Nissan needs a little final nut-and-bolting, a new electric fan controller, and an ecu tune for the turbo, injectors, and cams. It's running on a rough SR base map with the injectors scaled down but I wouldn't drive it like this. It's gonna be a fun little car, 300+whp in under 3,000lbs with a full interior.

[AWD>FWD]

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[AWD>FWD]

added a MY08 trunk badge to the car today. Waiting for parts sucks, I really miss driving this car and it's only been a couple of weeks.

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[daleyswanson]

clean as hell. i see you on nastyc*ck all the time. never seen your car though. it looks awesome. (in reference to the soob)

[AWD>FWD]

Anghellica is so bored sitting in the garage for so long.
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[AWD>FWD]

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APS DR525 FMIC kit mocked up tonight.:guitarist:

The more I keep doing to this car, the more of a street queen/tarmac car she is becoming. I have been tossing around the idea of picking up an older Legacy sedan for DD/snow/rally status. A sport sedan sounds like a lot of fun and I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited to trade off/sell.

[dropdfocus]

Very sweet build so far and I'm diggin' the Nissan as well! 8)

[AWD>FWD]

Anyways, the car is back up and running. UPS came today and dropped off two sets of 1 step colder iridium plugs for me, so I have that and a compression test to do.

I think I'm gonna have Tim Bailey tune this car, so I have to buy an AP if I'm going to do that. I've had some stuff come up in my life pretty unexpectedly and so that money now needs to go elsewhere so the car is put on hold for a little bit. Bummer, I don't really feel like giving the state more of my money...

[Gnome]

hmmmm speeding ticket 0.o

[95 WRX STi]

Anything new?

[AWD>FWD]

Money shot!
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And the rest from tonight
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Tuned by Dom @ Maxwell Power Services 343whp 374wtq
New Recaro SRDs and 255/40/17 Potenza RE-11s I suppose.
My front lip met it's demise...it's replacement is already on the way.
I'm on the verge of ordering a Whiteline steering rack bushing kit, subframe lock bolts, and a roll center kit.
HPDE w/instruction March 27th (if the engine makes it that long) ..

I think that's about everything.

[daywalker007]

nice car. It might kinda blend into the crowd on nasioc or someplace like that. but here, its different enough that its even refreshing to see a car as clean as yours. Of course, that doesn't mean you can't post up the occasional mud/snow shot:muhaha:

[1999_SilverStreak]

Nice STI looks like a fun project.

[AWD>FWD]

Ordered up Whiteline roll center kit, steering rack bushings, and subframe lock bolts to go along with the Whiteline anti-lift kit, Prosport 60mm premium boost/oil pressure gauges, new front lip, and full Speed Architech carbon fiber interior kit.

That's gonna be a fun install day.

[AWD>FWD]

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Went for a little shoot tonight with some locals/friends.

[dropdfocus]

Legacy FTW! :mrgreen:

[AWD>FWD]

hahaha yeah, that's my buddy's wagon. He is a Subaru tech and has helped me with damn near every part that has gone on my car, total life saver. That wagon has STi struts/springs, Apexi noir exhaust, 5mt w/Cobb short shifter and Whiteline bushings, Outback brake upgrage, STi shifter trim, and a EJ22t and some of my OEM STi parts (TMIC, turbo inlet, etc) sitting in his garage right now, should be a really good sleeper some day.

[Rex_Saugerty]

why they are clean?

[AWD>FWD]

New Bayson R front lip!
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And some random shots I took today...
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Not exactly the cleanest right now. ;)

[dropdfocus]

Wow, one of the few I've personally seen that chose to still utilize the stock BPV. Most go off wasting money on an aftermarket one when the stock holds up just fine. BTW, the car looks great!

[AWD>FWD]

Yeah my old car had a TurboXS 100% recirculating valve on it because I was running 24psi but since I'm only running 20psi on the VF43 I decided to keep it. Plus the small holding studs on the base of the TXS stripped out (cheap aluminum, other than that it was a great valve that I got as a freebie with my TXS FMIC kit on that car). I'm not sure what I'm gonna run on this car when it "grows up", whatever it is will be 100% recirculating. My stock BPV is loud as hell reverberating off the hard pipes, I don't need the noise makers. :)

[dropdfocus]

I'm not sure what I'm gonna run on this car when it "grows up", whatever it is will be 100% recirculating.
Good! BOV's are for nimrod losers. BPV's are the only thing that should be used on a Subaru (or most cars for that matter). I'm using a TurboXS BPV only because I can rotate the housing so that the connecting hose runs over top of my throttle body. The stock BPV will not work because the T/B linkage is on that same side and it hits.

[AWD>FWD]

Well, my Nissan runs a Biltz DD 100% atmosphere valve but I changed the ECU to an Apexi Power FC with a MAP sensor so it still knows what's going on.

[AWD>FWD]

Put my lip on tonight. 18 pieces of hardware...this thing isn't going anywhere! lol
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[tylerq219]

to clean.

[dropdfocus]

Pretty sexy lip actually! I like the matte look to it.

[AWD>FWD]

Why thank ya, I tried for a matte textured look (get a good base on it then start spraying LOTS of thin layers from far away, this paint gets a little globby and makes a nice texture if sprayed thin enough).

And my Whiteline goodies showed up today. Should make for a big improvement over stock since I already have my front and rear sway bars and endlinks and sticky tires installed.

Subframe lock bolts
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Steering rack bushings
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Roll center kit
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Anti-lift kit
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[dropdfocus]

Whiteline products kick ass!

[AWD>FWD]

Installed my steering rack bushings, anti-lift kit, and roll center kit today with a lot of help from my friend Garrett that is a Subaru tech.
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And done...
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We're gonna wait to do the subframe lock bolts on a lift soon. Gonna go in tomorrow for another alignment.

[AWD>FWD]

Soo yesterday I decided I wanted to clean my car just a little bit.
Started washing with Meguiars gold at about 3pm, that usually takes me about an hour and fifteen minuts once a week. Then I pulled my car in the garage, got it up on jackstands, pulled off the BBS and started washing them with soapy water. Next I started on the body with the Mother's clay bar, after that I moved onto Meguiar's finishing compound, and finally Meguiars gold carnuba + liquid wax. When I looked down it was 2am and I still have to finish the wheels (using watered down quick detailer and then moving on to wax) and I still have to clean the rear Brembos. But the good news is that nearly 100% of my paint imperfections have come out and it looks better than the day I got it (minus the rock chips but they aren't bad at all).

You guys probably think I'm nuts haha.

[dropdfocus]

You guys probably think I'm nuts haha.
Isn't that why we're all here in the first place, because we're all nuts?? :mrgreen: Don't worry, I'd be doing the VERY exact same thing if I had an STi in my garage...but I don't. :unamused: I do enjoy my current car very much though.

[AWD>FWD]

Yes, you do have an awesome SSi. ;)
I've been wanting an SS since I almost bought one when I was 16 but the guy jacked the price up on me when I pulled out cash.

[dropdfocus]

She's got plenty in store over the next few months. It's kinda nice having a car that doesn't get looked at like it's fast. It allows you to mess with people all the time! You're STI is hot, but people expect it to be exactly what it is...factory fast. I personally like the '06/'07 the best out of the USDM series.

[AWD>FWD]

Yeah, I'm always on the lookout for a nice cheaper Subaru to use as a daily driver. Maybe like a 93-98 Impreza L AWD because everything bolts on anyway..

I need to sell my Jeep first though, that will free up about 3,500 to play with although I think I will just use that towards my engine build... which I should be starting to collect parts for this month or next.

Thanks for the kind words! I know, I think the 06-07 is best, too although I am biased. When I first bought my 06 WRX TR I was on the verge of buying an 05 WRX Limited but just couldn't do it. When the 06 got wrecked (not my fault) the 08s were on lots I couldn't think of anything I really wanted more than an 07 STi, short of a 911 turbo and that for sure wasn't happening.

[Cambo]

Nice whip man, i dont think ill ever do that much to my car in that area. but i sure ass hell goin to get some safety componets put in my car like a cage and some seats. im also goin to do some work to my breaks and suspenssion. H/P is last on my list

[AWD>FWD]

/\ Thank you.

I just ordered some SPT stuff. Front & rear strut bars and an H brace. Hopefully they make a noticeable difference.

[AWD>FWD]

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Oh yes, those are llamas.
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[AWD>FWD]

And it has begun... I'm experiencing loss of power and a little more smoke than usual under boost. That was a fun 17,000 miles... built engine & ATP GT3582 time anyone?

[AWD>FWD]

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[AWD>FWD]

The NWAWD.com crew went up to Deception Pass/Fort Casey today...lots 'o fun!
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Deception Pass
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Fort Casey
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Oh hey, it's me!
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Zombie hunting
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Tim in the "crow's nest"
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[AWD>FWD]

Moar pictures courtesy of my friends Ryan and Katie Smith.
Shutting down the highway...
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Peace, son.
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HWY 20
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And more people pictures...
Ryan, Tim, Brandon, Me, and Stacey
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and just me
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[AWD>FWD]

hehe...
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[AWD>FWD]

So tonight TJ and Ashley (02 WRX fully EJ207 swapped with a 6MT, Brembos, and BBS), Tim (05 WRB WRX), Stacey, Katie (04 red WRX wagon), and Ryan (modded cummins Dodge) came over to help with my compression and leakdown test, haha. Many good dirty/that's what she said jokes were enjoyed by all and by the end of the night we figured out that my engine is still in good shape with about 135psi across the board and leakdown ranging from 7 to 15psi.

So now I am having to chase down a possible poor ECU tune, an air pump sensor, or a blown VF43, still better than a full rebuild. My APS exhaust manifold needs to come out, the header wrap is falling apart and I'm thinking it MIGHT be cracked although I hope not..

TJ working on my car, he was laughing at one of many dirty/"that's what she said" jokes...
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And I'm getting ready to go camping... More cargo space FTW!
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[dropdfocus]

And I'm getting ready to go camping... More cargo space FTW!
"...that's what she said!" :lol2:

Glad to hear you didn't tank the motor!! My bet is on a toasty turbo.

[AWD>FWD]

This weekend I went camping with my girlfriend, had a lot of fun. :)
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Plenty more cargo space, I could have even brought more stuff haha.
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The view from our campsite
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Had a pretty interesting experience driving over the pass on my way home. I was winding through the corners (60mph speed limit) at about 80mph when I round a corner and see a state trooper sitting on the side of the road, obviously catching me on radar. I hit the brakes, slowing to about 65 mph. As I pass him, I expect to see him flip on his overhead lights but instead I saw him holding the up the "okay" sign up to his windshield, like yeah... that's a reasonable rate to be travelling. hahahaha.

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The view from our campsite
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You're right...nice view from the camp site. :mrgreen:

[AWD>FWD]

Yuup... lol
+1 more.
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[AWD>FWD]

So since I bought this car I have been keeping an eye open for wheels that I like better than the OEM gold BBS, which I love but the fitment sucks (8" wide with a +53 offset), if they were 9" with a +48 offset I would love them. Most of the wheels I have been looking at have either been overdone or were extremely expensive (nearly $3,500 for a set without tires), so the OEM wheels stayed.

The other day on IWSTi I spotted a member posting about his new wheels. Looking more in depth, I liked what I saw. The wheels are gold Enkei RC-T4 in 18x9.5" +45, pretty good fitment for a Subaru although going that wide you're either going to poke out of the fenders or be extremely close to the struts, this wheelset being the latter which is more desirable to me since I hate the look of Subarus with improperly offset wheels (anything more aggressive that +45). These wheels are in Enkei's "motorsports" line, next to their gravel wheels and have been proven in Japanese endurance road racing. These wheels are really light and strong, but the best part? They list for $405 per wheel, very reasonable for this size and quality. I called my buddy who works at Firestone, I know he can get Enkei wheels like the RPFs but they can't get them, the only place I have seen them is through Rallispec or Gruppe-S.
http://www.enkei.com/rct4.html

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j138/awdfwd/IMG_3419.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j138/awdfwd/IMG_3498.jpg

[dropdfocus]

They look very nice and complement it well. Although the APR wing needs to go unless they are truly racing the car on a high speed track course.

[AWD>FWD]

Figured you guys might appreciate this...
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j138/awdfwd/stai_fujitsubo_imp.jpg

I think I'm really get these wheels in gold next month... :D

[SilverSleeper04]

^ do it. those rims are shweet

[AWD>FWD]

Dammit it looks as if I need to do some photobucket trimming... :/

Well in about an hour I will be on the road to Olympus!! :D

[wagonryan]

I wish I could go! i'm going to shelton to skydive instead though :headbang:

[AWD>FWD]

So I figured out recently what my car has been doing...
3 issues:
1. Loose PCV system lines, causing rough idle Solution: buy and install missing clamps.
2. Excessive blow-by, too much oil recirculating into the intake. Solution: install a catch can, dunno why I didn't do that earlier... :roll:
3. Blown turbo seals on my VF43. The three issues together under certain conditions will give me huge clouds of blue smoke on startup, not cool.

So my solution is to tear the car apart. :shocked::twisted::eyebrows::cuckoo:
I need to get the intercooler and charge piping off to clean out, I might as well add a blow-through MAF to my FMIC setup while I'm there. My APS header needs to come off to get fully unwrapped (although it's been doing a mighty fine job of unwrapping itself) so I figure I will have it JetCoated or similarly treated while it's out. Since my turbo is now an effective paperweight I might as well just go with an ATP GT3582 with a Tial 44mm external wastegate to replace it. I will most likely have the EWG dump tube recirculated into the 4" catless downpipe and have that JetCoated as well. Since my car only has 750cc injectors I need to add more fuel to the fire, I figure an Aquamist HSF-6 methanol injection kit with upgraded AN fittings/lines from Howerton Engineering will get the job done.

hehehe... :twisted:

[dropdfocus]

Ok, I believe the "Mad Scientist" in you is rearing it's head and making you go bigger and badder huh? :muhaha:

[AWD>FWD]

Ok, I believe the "Mad Scientist" in you is rearing it's head and making you go bigger and badder huh? :muhaha:

Oh, definitely.
That list is missing a lot of small things like a Forge bypass valve to hold the higher boost levels, a better oil-free oil filter to replace the K&N cone on my APS CAI, etc etc. I'm really excited for my new round of mods, I should start the ordering process tomorrow afternoon. :D

[AWD>FWD]

Wow, a quick call to my tuner to make sure I was on the right track before I ordered parts sure set me off track.

-ATP GT3076 or Blouch Dom 3XT-R
-1,000cc injectors
-Crawford v2 Air oil separator
-upgraded oil pickup tube (to head off the dreaded crack)
-Koyo radiator & Forge hoses
-Forge recirculating valve
-A mix of Grimmspeed/OEM gaskets

I think I'm back on track now... input?

[dropdfocus]

Unrealistic input: would be to give you my address so you can send me the parts! :lol2:
Actual input...that car is going to be a freakin' BEAST!!! :thumbsup:

[AWD>FWD]

Teaser pics...

http://i50.tinypic.com/2i9rs69.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/5v9fdg.jpg

[dropdfocus]

That Crawford AOS alone is E-X-P-E-N-S-I-V-E!!!!

[mavric]

Anghellica is so bored sitting in the garage for so long.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j138/awdfwd/DSC_0002-5.jpg



Isn't taping off a bumper to protect it while working on it against the idea of dirtyimpreza haha

Less pampering more :rally-driver:

haha but really...clean car, looks good

[AWD>FWD]

haha, thanks guys.

I ordered a set of Grimmspeed gaskets the other day and am now thinking of adding a pair of Beatrush engine mounts to the mix as well... :)

[AWD>FWD]

KSTech 83mm cold air intake with Amsoil dry filter showed up today. :D
http://i49.tinypic.com/2dtaptt.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/106j4ic.jpg

[AWD>FWD]

Kinda OT but I spent a couple of hours in the garage organizing/cleaning my work area in the garage. Yes, this is where the magic truly happens.

http://i47.tinypic.com/4h2ws7.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/2u91pgw.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/348ncir.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/2vvrpdh.jpg

The rest of the garage will be tackled another day...
http://i50.tinypic.com/iyzexe.jpg

[AWD>FWD]

Got another shipment today
http://i49.tinypic.com/1zc20p2.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/6tepzo.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/5eu8ae.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/2s0myqf.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/15dt8w8.jpg

[dropdfocus]

Very very nice!!!

[AWD>FWD]

Why thank you, sir.
My radiator should be here on the 3rd, I need to order another set of exhaust manifold gaskets from Grimmspeed but they are really good about shipping stuff out quickly. I have been working for a couple of days now organizing my garage beyond those pictures, I will get better pictures tonight. I'm really looking forward to tearing my car apart, although I'm not looking forward to daily driving my old Jeep (which will be for sale ASAP, I really want a 92-94 Legacy wagon).

[mavric]

I love the pile of parts, looks just like mine but slightly different parts, yours are all go fast, mine are all rallytastic

[daywalker007]

remind me not to get in front of you on any on-ramps around here..

[AWD>FWD]

hahaha.
Just finished organizing my toolbox, that was certainly a long overdue job.
Here's a quick pic of how the garage sits now, I think having it set up before I start tear-down will make work a lot more enjoyable...
http://i49.tinypic.com/afh9c6.jpg

[Duffurban36]

My brother envys you right now as do I. Really nice build up so far, tis good you still take the beast off road where shes meant to be

[AWD>FWD]

Tossed on my Forge BPV last night
http://i49.tinypic.com/2wf6aep.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/14e13l1.jpg

Sounds pretty darn good and quite a bit louder than stock without being obnoxious like a BOV.

[AWD>FWD]

3076 vs. TD04
http://i45.tinypic.com/25flrls.jpg

[dropdfocus]

Holy crap!!! That could swallow a small child if you're not careful!!!! :shocked:

[AWD>FWD]

Random pic of my car from yesterday...
http://i49.tinypic.com/2yotmb6.jpg

[1999_SilverStreak]

Nice progress!

[AWD>FWD]

Just ordered a silver T1 racing devlopment T3/T4 turbo blanket, I will need to trim a hole in that to fit around the wastegate flange in my housing but I think it's possible. I also ordered a Full-Race twin scroll manifold + 1.5 scroll up-pipe + 1600 degree black ceramic coating.

So if anyone is looking for an APS equal length exhaust manifold and split-pulse up-pipe or an APS 70mm CAI...mine will be for sale when this car comes apart.

[AWD>FWD]

My Go-Jacks showed up today, these things are freakin' sweet!
http://i45.tinypic.com/103v448.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/2isbl1i.jpg

[AWD>FWD]

Cleaned up and found a new home for my Silvia today.. :)

http://i49.tinypic.com/2ushedf.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/hrzbt1.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/n1qwpg.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/2ir26hg.jpg

[AWD>FWD]

My new favorite pic of my car...
http://i48.tinypic.com/1zfhsnk.jpg
The cockpit
http://i50.tinypic.com/ixxsvn.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/scbcld.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/b7xsn6.jpg

[AWD>FWD]

After having some issues with the Full-Race sales staff, I think I am going to pick up a Tomei unequal length exhaust manifold and up-pipe. That's right, my car is going to get its boxer rumble back!! :D

[AWD>FWD]

Hmm, I figured out Tomei's dirty little secret...
I was looking around and noticed that the Maddad, Titek, GP Moto, Prosport, and Tomei exhaust manifolds looked identical. After looking around a little further I found out that they follow the exact same design, the only difference between them is the writing on the badge plaque. They are even rumored to all be made in the same factory in Taiwan, I really wouldn't doubt it.

So, with that being said, I think I may be looking into the Grimmspeed port n polished/ceramic coated stock cast manifold ends with their crosspipe. The only gripe with this setup is the flex section in the crosspipe, I always worry about flex sections causing exhaust leaks...

[AWD>FWD]

Grimmspeed manifold and Invidia catless up-pipe ordered.
I'm getting my "boxer rumble" back. :D

[AWD>FWD]

Worked on the STi for a little while last night. :)
http://i48.tinypic.com/2zghydz.jpg
I know it's cliche, but I want Supertones now... Jeg's has them for $59...
http://i50.tinypic.com/2q0vih5.jpg

And a couple gratuitous pictures of my daily driver (which is for sale).
http://i47.tinypic.com/5nszzs.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/kb7fom.jpg

[Cambo]

i saw those dollies you got... just thought id introduse some ones that my buddy dissigned. http://djsfabrications.com/index-3.html they are awesome

[AWD>FWD]

She's alive!
http://i34.tinypic.com/nx7vpi.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/2us8sqe.jpg
http://i34.tinypic.com/j7yg52.jpg

And guess what I get to do now?!? Tear it all back out!

Got to the tuner yesterday and found out compression on #4 was very low (70psi), so it's time for my engine build...
At the very least I'm doing slightly overbore JE/CP pistons, ACL race bearings, and rods, balanced out for a 7,500rpm redline. I really would like to do my port n polish work on my head with oversize valves and lumpy cams, I'm also looking into upgrade cranks, so I'll be crunching numbers until that happens hahaha.

Stay tuned, most likely Maxwell Power Services will be building the engine.

But on the bright side, even with the cracked ringland (I'm running an AOS and the car is running fine) the car made 355whp and 370wtq at 21psi and pulls great all the way to 7k. Now let's just see what this 3076 can do given bigger heads and 8,500rpm to play with. ;)

And, unfortunately, yes, that means this car is officially retired from the dirt. Buuuut, it opens up a need for a daily driver, which would definitely be allowed to play. Stay tuned for that, as well.

[AWD>FWD]

Alright, it's been a while since I updated this thread. Not much has happened with this car, but I am currently saving up for the engine build. I am still planning on having Maxwell Power Services build the engine, but think I might go full-out and start building this car into a track/show car (don't worry, it will stay stock bodied) now that I have a new daily driver. Keep an eye out for the Anghellica's next evolution, coming Spring/Summer 2011.

For now, my new (to me) Outback's journal should be much more eventful. You can find that here: http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19020

[1999_SilverStreak]

She Beautiful! 8)

[Paul.Aspen]

great build!

[AWD>FWD]

Thanks guys!

[Jblankster]

i love your car and i plan on doing pretty similiar to what your doing except i need to buy the 6mt :) i has 06 wrx tr

Oh and a dominator 5.0 xtr :D




If you make her a show/track car its still going to be driven on the streets yes?

[BDurb]

Such a beautiful sti..........

[AWD>FWD]

haha, thanks guys!
I had a WRB 06 WRX TR before this STi, it had a TD06 20g (before stock location BB turbos were readily available in the states), FMIC, cryo-treated v5 STi type RA gears, etc etc. Unfortunately I was hit head on in a road rage related accident, so I parted the car out and sold it to Mager, who with Rallitek's sponsorship, built the car back up as a full stage rally car.

I believe in using my cars, especially since that incident (I had only put 2,000 miles on the 20g, just one road course day). I honestly believe that driving on the street is riskier than driving on-track, where everyone is paying attention. I will still drive the STi on the streets, but I have a feeling after I break in the new engine I will be seeking out every on-track event between Pacific/PGP and Portland International Raceways that I can afford to make it to. I have recently bought a '98 Legacy Outback that will take the brunt of inattentive drivers (door dings and whatnot) and the boring miles from commuting so the STi doesn't have to be subjected to them...

[BDurb]

you outta make the outback awesome! and keep it n/a...

[AWD>FWD]

Yeah, the Outback will get a few mods for sure. Already I have added wheels wrapped with Blizzaks, 02 WRX seats, and am working on adding a Borla header, high flow cats, and a custom catback. I plan on getting a set of 04 STi struts (to be revalved by Feal for gravel/snow using STi coil springs) with some spacers to maintain a decent ride height, installing my 06 WRX/RA tranny for the gearing upgrade, a front skidplate, and more forward facing lighting... eventually...

[BDurb]

well you just knocked out my suggestion list hahaha i wanna see some pics of that!

[AWD>FWD]

I need to find/make some rear brackets, but other than that, I have everything to install the set of universal red RallyArmor mudflaps I have sitting on the couch next to me... :)
Thanks again, Team Illuminata Motorsport!

[AWD>FWD]

It sure has been a long time since I have updated this journal...

Last Spring, when I was still commuting in my STi, I had the turbocharger seals fail, followed shortly by the engine's ringlands cracking and the struts blowing. I decided that I wanted to do a full road-course track car overhaul on this thing, so I parked it and started putting away my pennies.

Between then and now I have been researching, planning, saving, and spending. I have been accumulating my parts pile and working on relationships with local engine/cage builders, and it seems as though it's finally starting to come together... :)

Here is the current list of what is on/what will be going on the car.
*= purchased but uninstalled
**= planned

+Exterior+
-OEM 04-05 tail lights
-OEM STi Limited lip spoiler
-Bayson R front lip
-KS Tech hood vent
**APR GTC-300 spoiler
**Custom front splitter
**APR canards
**Brake cooling vents using OEM foglight covers

+Interior+
-Cascade Autosport 4pt. 1.75x.120" DOM roll bar body-matched Satin White Pearl
-RaceTech RT1000 bucket seats w/G-Force 6pt. harnesses
-Nardi 350mm deep corn (black leather w/red stitching) w/WorksBell hub & QR
-WC Lathewerks shift extension
-18% window tint (needs to get steamed off)
-SpeedArchitech carbon fiber interior trim
*ATI clock pod w/Innovative WBo2 and Prosport oil pressure/temp gauges
*60mm corner pod w/Prosport peak/warn boost gauge
*JDM red hazard button
*Wink 5-panel rearview mirror
**Rear bulkhead panel
**Custom upholstery (Porsche-esque lightweight carpeting)
**LED interior lighting conversion

+Suspension/Brakes+
-Whiteline ALK, RCA, steering rack bushings, & subframe lock bolts
-Cobb sway bars & mounts
-Cobb lowering springs
-255-width RE11s on OE BBS
-SPT chassis bracing
*RaceCompEngineering Tarmac2 coilovers w/GT Worx camber plates
*DBA 4000 slotted rotors
*Hawk HP+ pads
*Stoptech SS lines
**Team Dynamics ProRace 1.2 17x9 +40 w/255 RE11s

+Engine+
**Maxwell Power Services-built 2.3l destroker (dropping off my down payment tomorrow!)
**Mild headwork w/quality cams to utilize the new 9k rpm redline
-ATP GT3076
-Tial MV-R external wastegate (dump to atmosphere)
-APS DR525 FMIC (black core)
-KS Tech 83mm CAI
-APS turbo inlet
-Grimmspeed BCS
-JDM TGV deletes
-8mm phenolic spacers
-Cosworth air pump delete
-Crawford v2 AOS
-Koyo radiator
-Forge bypass valve
-Deatschwerks 1,000cc injectors w/255lph fuel pump
-Grimmspeed PnP exhaust manifold
-Invidia up-pipe
-TurboXS downpipe & resonatorless midpipe
-Blitz Nur-Spec R axleback
-KillerB oil pickup tube
*KillerB high capacity oil pan
**Custom-built charge piping

And now for pictures! X~D

http://i53.tinypic.com/igjgis.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/2vb5ste.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/343ktgz.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/34eahcz.jpg

Yes, I have adjusted the harnesses since this pic was taken... LOL
http://i55.tinypic.com/wvu4v8.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/e5o6x0.jpg

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I still feel pretty funny posting this car here... but I guess it will be getting a lot dirtier as a track car than all these damn "stanced" Subarus we're seeing everywhere these days... ;-)

[dropdfocus]

How do you like the Racetech seats?

[AWD>FWD]

So far, so good. The padding on my spine is a little thin and there is no special material on the high-wear areas, but these are very nice seats. :)

[ogi]

this is pretty tight. just curious, what kind of mileage does this beast get?

it does deserve to get dirty at least once though man. please, for all of us?

[AWD>FWD]

It used to get 20mpg mixed mileage with my heavy foot... the new 2.3l should be even better.

Oh and this car has definitely gotten dirty in the past; she used to love logging/Forest Service roads, and once even found a dry lakebed to play on.
Old video, but watch it in HD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n0VvSnS6Bc

[daywalker007]

I've always liked checking in on your build journal. Even though the car isn't typical to what we normally see on DI, it still follows function over form, which is the important thing. You're not "moar low!" for the sake of going low, but for performance on the track. I think any Subaru fan with any common sense can respect that. The car looks great, I'd love to see it in action sometime. Be sure to post some videos once it gets rollin.

[AWD>FWD]

Minor update: The car is still "kinda" running with a cracked ringland, but it's not pretty. I have dropped off my deposit for a Maxwell Power Services-built 2.35l destroker engine and AMS 750R rotated turbo kit, so **** is going to be going down this fall...

And here is a fresh rolling shot, thanks to my buddy Will Tanna
http://i52.tinypic.com/14bi45y.jpg

[shakes]

We like Subaru's here period. My STi was always kept clean but she saw plenty of dirt. Nice looking ride!

[Jblankster]

wow, pretty much my dream build. when my motor goes im doing a 2.3 destroker also, SUPER RELIABLE and crazy high redline :D what turbo did you pick with the AMS kit???

also, did you need to remove the washer bottle with the APS FMIC?

also, didnt see if you mentioned it (but i fail at reading and im sure you did), where did you get the bracketry for those (evo?) recaros?


right now im unsure if i want to keep moving toward road racing (more friends that do it, can do it more often lots of road courses) or a rally car theme (rallyx is far, and any gravel roads i can mess around on are even farther). but this build sure makes me keep swinging my opinion toward RR.


but i need a 6 speed asap reguardless...


edit: also just noticed i posted in this thread before lol. times sure have changed from then. i wont even touch a stock location turbo anymore.