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RexKid115
04-21-2010, 06:45 AM
Hey guys and gals,

I really wanted to get my journal going, but don't have access to my pictures right now. Hopefully later on tonight or tomorrow I will get my pictures from "Day 1" up until till now. I know, I know.... EPIC Fail! Lol! I will try and keep this up to date, but knowing me.... I won't.

Here's a little background on me and my love for Subaru's.

It all started back in the mid 90's (I was like 7 or 8 ), and my family was looking to get my mom a new car. We had stopped at a Subaru dealer and looked at an all black Legacy Outback, it had full leather, heated seats, and twin sun-roofs. Pretty sweet! In the showroom they had a Pearl Blue Impreza with Gold wheels and I fell in love with it, and said that I would own one someday. Well I have had (2) WRX's now. My first was a PSM 2002 "Bugeye", it was my first break into Subaru's but needed help. After almost 2 years, I traded it in on my current, 2006 SGM WRX Sedan. I absolutely love this car. It's better in everyway than my old car, except this one has less mods. It won't stay that way for long.

I purchased my new WRX on January 31st, 2009, during the time of the credit crunch and the economic downfall. I bought the car for just over $16K with 37K miles on the clock. The dealer tried screwing me on the price and i walked away and told him don't bother calling me unless you plan to get me my price. The next morning guess who called?, the dealer, and he got me the price i wanted. So obviously it mine now and there is no end insight for what's instore for it over the next few years. As of now it is my DD, and i have put a redicuous amount of miles on it.

I feel bad putting so many miles on it, but that's what it was made to do... to drive. It's gone with me to (2) Rally America events (Spectated) and I have entered in (2) Rally-X events here in MI, and plan to complete the rest of the season. After it is relieved from DD status my plans are to make it a track/rally car. Nothing too crazy but i want to rally/road race the car and have a lot of fun. But for now the car is simple and fun.

MOD LIST :: UPDATED 2-25-2012::
- Gloss black 2.5RS 6-spoke wheels
- Hankook Winter Ipike W409 tires (lasted 2 full years so far)
- Rally Armor "UR" mud flaps black w/ red lettering
- Semi-gloss black center console trim
- Cobb 5-speed shift knob
- Invidia V2 "Catless" DP
- Invidia "Race" N1 cat-back
- Stage 2 tune by Me
- 04' STi inverted struts
- RCE "Yellow" springs
- Custom aluminum light mount (Took 10mins to build)
- Hella 500FF driving lights

Awaiting Instillation:
- Exedy Stage 1 clutch kit
- ACT streetlite flywheel
- Gates "Racing" timing belt kit w/ water pump, idlers, and tensioner
- NGK iridium plugs (one-step colder)

This list will be updated as new parts and pieces are installed.

RexKid115
04-24-2010, 08:00 PM
I finally got a few pics uploaded. They are all sorta random, but just an overview of some of it's life.

Here's a good picture flying through some cones at my 1st Rally-X in February
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg43/StiGuy115/MY06%20WRX/83cf2c21.jpg

This was after our 1st 6-Run morning session... Holy mudfest!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg43/StiGuy115/MY06%20WRX/5dd76453.jpg

This is a pic from my trip up to Rally America LSPR 2009. Awesome trip and it was my first time at a pro rally. Met Ken Block(Had the pleasure of speaking with him 3 times that weekend) and Travis Pastrana.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg43/StiGuy115/MY06%20WRX/11373430.jpg

All shined and ready for the Woodward Dream Cruise 2009
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg43/StiGuy115/MY06%20WRX/a83b733a.jpg

A pic from the day I brought it home
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg43/StiGuy115/MY06%20WRX/DSC03041.jpg

RexKid115
04-28-2010, 12:56 PM
Update:

Installed 04' STi Struts and springs over the weeeknd and DID NOT regrese them as i should have... Now I am kicking my self in the rear. Now I have to take them back off the car and regrese the rears to get rid of the "Stiction" that is going on back there. I plan on doing this, this weekend.

Tonight I will be starting on the new color theme by painting the rally wheels Gloss Black. Should have the red flaps this weekend as well... or maybe my own custom flaps. The RA Basics are finally giving out after 1.25 yrs.

Oh and I still need to clean it out after the last Rally-X... although the interior does look rallyesque with some fine clay dist all over. Lol!

RexKid115
03-26-2011, 08:16 PM
UPDATE - 3/26/2011

It's been quite some time since I've added to my build/progress/journal thread. I thought I might write an update.

Since the last time I wrote, I did a few Rally-X's and spent some time meeting new people. Certain things went on last year that had me out of the Rally/Subaru scene for a while.

I'm finally trying to get back, but now I am having engine troubles with the WRX :shocked:. I have not a clue what's going on with it, other than the awful oil smell emitting from the exhaust, and the black sooty nastiness that occupies the inside of the exhaust piping.

I have retired the WRX from DD duties and I bought a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport to be my DD and camping/exploration vehicle.

For now that's all I got! I'll try to keep this thread updated with my progress on fixing the WRX.

wolfman79
03-27-2011, 09:46 AM
Pre turbo or post? If it's pre-turbo then most likely your rings are burnt. Post turbo and it's your turbo.

RexKid115
02-07-2012, 04:26 PM
Well it's been a LONG time since I last updated.

Here's what has gone on since the last update..... A whole lot of nothing. There has been a bunch of family/perosnal events keeping me from making progress on the car and/or competeing in Rallycross. I have really let the maintenance slip and that i the focus of this year, getting the car back to 100%... well as close to it as possible.

Here's what's to come this year:
-Pulling the engine to swap the clutch, flywheel, timing belt, water pump, idlers, tensioner, etc.
-Replacing the worn TD04 turbo w/ a "newer" TD04
-Going to try and compete in the remaining 8 rallycross events and any TSD's that added to the schedule.

For now that's about it. Pics and more updates to continue.

RexKid115
02-25-2012, 03:03 PM
Ordered my rally prepped front skid plate and 1/8" rear skid(thanks to my big ol' 3" exhaust) from Primitive this week... can't wait to get them installed.

Also, I've been talking to Anthony @ Vaughn Suspension about getting some re-valved struts from Odi @ FEAL Suspension and some King springs. Where's my tax return?

RexKid115
02-25-2012, 04:35 PM
Here's a few photos from a little photoshoot I did one late night after washing the WRX. I'm new to photography and this is my first attempt to take decent pictures of my car. I was using my Canon T2i w/ 18-55 IS kit lens w/ UV filter and Hood. Enjoy!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6783680918_1801b386dc_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6783677670_f5bf21fd52_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6783781180_877270fdff_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6783692940_4e0d7ea044_z.jpg

RexKid115
02-25-2012, 06:48 PM
Here's a picture of my WRX with my dog Wrex :

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6929773725_927b0ee7d7_z.jpg

RexKid115
02-29-2012, 07:40 PM
Looks like I may be getting some new suspension for the WRX.... maybe some FEAL Suspension inserts and some King springs in the near future :)

Still waiting on my skid plate from Primitive.

RexKid115
03-07-2012, 04:26 PM
So I did it... I ordered the strut inserts from FEAL Suspension through Anthony @ Vaughn Perfomrance. I can't wait to get them on the car. Should be 2-3wks before I get them.

My skid plates from Primitive should be here tomorrow! Yeah buddy! :headbang:

89ChevondaSI
03-08-2012, 07:14 AM
This car is gorgeous. I LOVE the color.

looks good keep up the good work.

RexKid115
03-08-2012, 07:24 AM
Thanks! I really appreciate the comments :D

RexKid115
03-21-2012, 06:51 PM
Here's some rally goodness I picked up from Paul @ Team Illuminata Motorsports today after work... enjoy! :rally-driver:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7196/7004591757_60aa33dce9.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/7004591617_c60d6b024a.jpg

I picked up a set of BRAID Acropolis 15x7 wheels! I just need some new rally rubber or some good snow tires.