DHGurs's 2010 STi

[DHGurs]

2010 STi SE (1 of 125 in OBP) #111 SM

http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq189/MattMusto/DSC_0025-7.jpg



http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq189/MattMusto/DSC_0023-7.jpg

Picked up: 3/24/10

Current mods

Power:
Invidia Catless DP *
Grimmspeed EBCS
Bren Tuned! w. SI drive boost control 19lbs 327whp/382wtq #1 (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=260658&postcount=81) #2 (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=332562&postcount=343) #3 (dyno) (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=564306&postcount=1099)
Turbo XS CAI
Invidia (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=277836&postcount=157) Q300 Quad-tip CBE w/KartBoy Hangers
Ceramic coated GTSpec UEL header and UP
PTP (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=540740&postcount=1030)turbo Blanket
SPT Heatshield

Suspension/Drivetrain/Braking:
RCE (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=337448&postcount=364)Yellows 330/335 lb/in springs with shortened bump stops 15mm drop *
Perrin 25mm FSB
Perrin 22mm RSB *
Kartboy F&R Endlinks*
Whiteline Steering rack bushings *

TWM (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=259683&postcount=65)08+ Sti Short Shifter*
Kartboy Front bushing *
Kartboy rear shifter stay*
Group-N (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=469252&postcount=697) Tranny Mount
Group-N (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=469252&postcount=697) Motor mounts
Turn-in Concepts X-member bushings
Torque Solutions (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=378418&postcount=409) Pitch Stop
Perrin Subframe Lockout System*
Whiteline rear diff inserts*
Torque solutions drive-shaft support bushings

DBA (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=280762&postcount=167)5000 2 piece F slotted/cross drilled rotors *
DBA (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=280762&postcount=167)4000 1 piece R slotted/cross drilled rotors *
SS Brake Lines *
ATE Superblue fluid

Wheels:
DD: Stock SE wheels 18x8.5+55 (24lbs) with 245/40R18 Dunlop (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=477657&postcount=754)SP600
Track: Enkei (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=477657&postcount=754)RPF1 (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=481489&postcount=768)(w.Hubcentric rings) 17x8.5 +40 (17lbs) w/245/40R17 Bridgestone (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=324919&postcount=309)RE01-R For sale!
Winter: 05 STi BBSs (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=290982&postcount=199)17x8+53 (18lbs) w/245/45r17 Bridgestone (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=376008&postcount=405)Blizzak WS50
Mutekis (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=312065&postcount=249)Black Spline drive lugs


Interior/Exterior/I.C.E./DIY:
-Driver (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=421036&postcount=517)and passenger Evo IX Recaros with slider and Sparco 400 bases
-Black GD STi Floormats
-WC Lathewerks (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=270044&postcount=132) Stainless Steel Burnt Bronze knob
-Mad Dad (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=281565&postcount=174) Clarity (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=566373&postcount=1110)52mm boost gauge (hidden behind the vent)
-Prova (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=572536&postcount=1155)blue convex mirror
-Prova (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=572536&postcount=1155)chrome SI drive knob
-Subaru AW Mats
-Subaru cargo tray

-Escort 8500x50b w.Super cup
-JDM (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=582721&postcount=1184)AV double din panel
-AVHP3300BT (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=598225&postcount=1286) 5.8" DVD screen w/Bluetooth
-Steering wheel interface
-Ebrake bypass

-11 STI HID Headlights
-DRLs disabled
-Skene Design (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=250607&postcount=34) License plate bracket
-R205 Fender badges
-JDM Black/Chrome STi (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=370051&postcount=386)Badge
-JDM V7 STi grille badge
-Grille painted OBP by Crossroads (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=519002&postcount=881)Collision
-OEM heated '11 STI windshield
-20% Tint rear 5 windows
-KJ's custom painted tails
-Tinted (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=477657&postcount=754)rear reflectors
-Perrin 2" stubby antenna
-Autobahnd (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=247601&postcount=6)clear bra
-Subimods (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=259287&postcount=62)wrinkle black Hella Horns and bracket
-BaysonR (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=253299&postcount=41) v-limited replica lip
-Rally Armo (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=282242&postcount=181)r Urethane V2 Mudflaps (front only)
-Subaru rear bumper cover

-AVO (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=533290&postcount=992)Rad. Shroud
-Beatrush/Laile (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=527751&postcount=909) pulley cover
-Syms (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=514983&postcount=857)Oil cap
-Syms (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=533290&postcount=992)1.3bar rad cap x2
-Syms Clutch cap cover
-Syms Brake reservoir cap cover

-Subaru (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=320076&postcount=271)roof rack base
-Yakima (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=517872&postcount=870)Frontloader x2
-Inno (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=476796&postcount=738)Med. Fairing


Future mods (To be installed)

Power/Engine:
Killer B (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=595330&postcount=1268) oil pickup tube/windage tray

Suspension/Drivetrain:
Grimmspeed (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=392274&postcount=428)Master Cylinder Brace
Whiteline Rear camber bushings
Whiteline (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=487019&postcount=808) v2 +.5 deg ALK
Whiteline (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=445893&postcount=562)Front Control Arm Bushings
Eibach camber bolts

Tires:
275/40R17 Hoosier A6

Interior/Exterior:
8500x50b hardwired
Boston Acoustic Z6
Audison LRX4300
Much dynamat & monster cables


Wish List:
Whiteline Bumpsteer kit/Perrin Super steer
Crawford Performance AOS
FEAL Revalve/rear struts or GTOWRX Bilsteins
AVO JDM rear underspoiler
Walbro 255 FP

*installed by Jaketips (RIP 5/25/81 - 12/16/10)

Current Dyno from BrenTuning/Kaizen before/after header tuning 327whp/382 ft/lbs
http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/dynoplot.jpg

http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq189/MattMusto/DSC_0304.jpg

Doing what she was meant to do:

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/ax1.jpg



Current Engine shot:
http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/softfocus-1.jpg


(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FMylhu3Lxs)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnVQufPfrEc


Courtesy of MidnightRush.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/imprzed/IMG_4310.jpg

Evo IX Recaro
(one of the my favorite things about my car)
http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2011-05-08_17-55-29_345.jpg


Autox pics: 4/11 (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=465338&postcount=683)x2 (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=465339&postcount=684) 5/11 (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=485777&postcount=803)
AX vids: 4/11 (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=468370&postcount=692)5/11 (wet) (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=487957&postcount=814) 7/11 (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=521923&postcount=898) 9/11 (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=541413&postcount=1038) 10/15 NC Rumble (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=555902&postcount=1060) 1/22 Snow-X (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=596742&postcount=1281)
Hard parking pics: 1 (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=498669&postcount=826) 2&CTTC (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=503886&postcount=843) 3+Lotus (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=566677&postcount=1125)

Big thanks go out to:
Jake Tetro (R.I.P.)
Bren Tuning
Eric Bernard & Chris Watt @ Manchester Subaru
Josh N @ Import Image Racing
Tom @ Kartboy
Myles @ Race Comp Engineering
Clint @ TiC
Perrin Performance
Crossroads collision
Subimods
& Scotty at Ballistic


Thanks for looking!
Gary

[etaks99rs]

SO sick! I can't wait to see this thing!

[squeethebee]

Looks awesome, get more good pics!

ed

[Wicked13]

I wish I could justify buying your RK's. How does this drive compared to your WRX?

[DHGurs]

I wish I could justify buying your RK's. How does this drive compared to your WRX?

They would look GOOOD on your wagon. :D

It is MUCH better handling than the WRX, even with all the mods I did. The transmission is worth the difference in itself. Auto (-) mode is amazing. With the suspension it feels more solid and the rear wheel bias of the AWD is noticeable. When you lift off the throttle in mid turn, you can get some decent lift throttle oversteer, which would NEVER happen in the WRX.

While this is still stock power wise, it is slower than my WRX. That's only a DP/tune away.

[DHGurs]

Protect yo' titties...

Got my car clear bra'd on Saturday. He did a real good job and barely charged more than $400 with some custom work.


http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/SatApr03163703EDT2010.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/SatApr03163712EDT2010.jpg

He did the half of my roof that I always put my bike on to protect it from Highland droppings. It's also where I normally load it, so I won't scratch the side.

:dhgurs:

[Bu11dogg2]

That 3M is an excellent idea :)


If I ever get resprayed or buy a new car i'm def getting one.

Nice ride!

[DHGurs]

That 3M is an excellent idea :)


If I ever get resprayed or buy a new car i'm def getting one.

Nice ride!

I'm glad I did it. The carnage that was on my front bumper from my North Conway trip yesterday showed me it was worth it. :lol:


Also just ordered a Skene design plate bracket. I just couldn't force myself to drill into the front bumper.

http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/images/FLPB-side-high-sm.jpg

[etaks99rs]

I wish I 3M'd my car when I bought it. It's too late for me now though. :unamused:

[Seraphinwolf]

That 3M is an excellent idea :)


If I ever get resprayed or buy a new car i'm def getting one.

Nice ride!

Agreed totally! When I can get mine one ofthe first spare cash investents will be this and rally armor!

Gary can I come drool over yours till I can get mine? :D

[DHGurs]

Agreed totally! When I can get mine one ofthe first spare cash investents will be this and rally armor!

Gary can I come drool over yours till I can get mine? :D

Sure! :dhgurs:

I also have RA V2 flaps coming from Subimods. Should be here today.

[itsmy04wrx]

Very nice :up:

[DHGurs]

Very nice :up:

Thanks!

Jaketips got some goodies installed tonight while I was working.

TurboXS CAI, Forge UNOS MBC, and Invidia Catless DP. Getting tuned on Thursday.:devil:

And I can't not get this $65 replica lip.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/08-09-Impreza-STI-GRB-V-Limited-Front-Lip-Urethane_W0QQitemZ390176496628QQcmdZViewItemQQptZM otors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5ad854d bf4

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa186/baysonr/baysonr/Subaru/FLIP-PU-IM0809-STI/FLIP-PU-IM0809-STI.jpg

[Seraphinwolf]

Hope you take it easy till Bren can get at it thursday with that intake.

[DHGurs]

Hope you take it easy till Bren can get at it thursday with that intake.

Oh yes. No WOT and I mode on the SI drive. :unamused:

[Seraphinwolf]

:lol: i mode is still plenty. You do injectors and pump yet? Or is that next?

[DHGurs]

:lol: i mode is still plenty. You do injectors and pump yet? Or is that next?

That will be down the road. I just needed a little power and to get rid of the horrible stock tune. Next is suspension, and waiting for the RCE Yellows to come out for the GR.

[Seraphinwolf]

+1 on the new GR suspension! :up: Damn it! I should call you right now to see where I'm at. Maybe once I bolt the SVX back together I will.

[DHGurs]

Lil' update.

I have to take the intake back off the car tomorrow as STi SEs have a different ECU file than the "regular" STis. There is currently no romraider support. Bren has been working hard on it all day, he should be able to flash me with ecuflash instead.

So I'm gonna go see bren tomorrow afternoon and see what we can do, hopefully I will be stage II tomorrow.

:dhgurs:

[BG @ BrenTuning]

4 hours later, it works!

[DHGurs]

Nice! I never had a doubt. See ya tomorrow.



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[itsmy04wrx]

Good luck with the tune! Can't wait to see some numbers!

[Berge56]

clear bra FTW!!! Nice STi

[Seraphinwolf]

NUMBERS NOW!!!!!

[BG @ BrenTuning]

This will be a base file tune while he acquires more parts. It's a one off ecu ID so we needed to do some troubleshooting prior to the "big day." So no numbers for now until we custom tune it.

[etaks99rs]

Thats crazy that the SE is different than the "regular" STi. I never would have thought Subaru would have actually made the "special edition" special. Cool

[BG @ BrenTuning]

Thats crazy that the SE is different than the "regular" STi. I never would have thought Subaru would have actually made the "special edition" special. Cool

Spec B was kind of the same way. But at least the ECU ID and immobilizer is completely different from what I can see. It still inherits alot from the other 2010s.

It just was successfully flashed btw :D

[etaks99rs]

NICE! I bet Gary is pumped!

[DHGurs]

Yes I am!

It is much better, smoother throttle, better spool, etc. Can't wait till we can finish (hopefully) next week.

It's great to have the first Stage 2 SE in America :lol:

[etaks99rs]

Lucky!

[Seraphinwolf]

Still retaining the Si right now? Adjusting the throtlebody responce to keep you from over doing it on commuting?

[DHGurs]

Still retaining the Si right now? Adjusting the throtlebody responce to keep you from over doing it on commuting?

Bren's tunes did alter the throttle response in all of the modes, but I can't drive this car in any thing but S# anyway. I did when I had the intake on (waiting to get tuned) and it was painful.

Just got back from some errands, it's so much better after the tune. :dhgurs:

[BG @ BrenTuning]

I have a few ways I alter it - once we get the final tune in ill make sure each mode is to Gary's liking.

[DHGurs]

I have a few ways I alter it - once we get the final tune in ill make sure each mode is to Gary's liking.


You sooo goooood. :D Can't wait.

In other news, finally registered the car now that my plate bracket came in. :devil:

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/ThuApr08180433EDT2010.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/ThuApr08180424EDT2010.jpg

[starhm]

i like the hatch...

[Seraphinwolf]

Next up is lowererer?

[DHGurs]

Next up is lowererer?

Once I sell my BBSs, I have an Invidia Q300 exhaust waiting. :devil:

Next week I will hopefully get the steering rack bushings in, possibly my kartboy endlinks and perrin sls.

Also the springs I want are RCE yellows which (hopefully) will come out in the next few months. They bunp the spring rate up to 340 f&r, lower it a half an inch, and come with new bumpstops.

:dhgurs:

[Seraphinwolf]

Oooooooo...... OM NOM NOM NOM!!!! Sounds good. You have aftermarket sway inind or gonna borrow some 2011' stockers?

[DHGurs]

Oooooooo...... OM NOM NOM NOM!!!! Sounds good. You have aftermarket sway inind or gonna borrow some 2011' stockers?

My rear sway bar is a perrin 22mm that I had in my wrx. I will probably get another perrin 25 or a whiteline 24mm. The SE has the same size rsb as the 11's anyway.



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[itsmy04wrx]

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/ThuApr08180424EDT2010.jpg

Pure sex :wub: I want one :hide:

[DHGurs]

My BaysonR lip came in today and it looks great. It fit right in a few factory mounting holes, and came with the self tapping screws for the rest. It has a small, almost un-noticeable bend in it, but that will come out with some sun/heat :dhgurs:

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/TueApr13175447EDT2010.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/IMG_1512.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/IMG_1510.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/IMG_1513.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/IMG_1515.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/IMG_1517.jpg

[Jaketips42]

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http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/IMG_1510.jpg



I know that smacked up SRP GC in the background! Lip looks pretty good man. Score! Can you throw me a 20 tomorrow?

[DHGurs]

I know that smacked up SRP GC in the background! Lip looks pretty good man. Score! Can you throw me a 20 tomorrow?


:( gc is :(

You got it homes, thanks again.

[DHGurs]

Now it looks 100% like the $300 Subaru lip. Crappy cell pic is at an angle so it looks off center.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/ThuApr15161553EDT2010.jpg

[etaks99rs]

I want a Special Ed! I am going to live vicariously through you Gary!

[DHGurs]

I want a Special Ed! I am going to live vicariously through you Gary!

:lol::lol:

Next week, I will hopefully be able to get the rest of my mods on.

[BG @ BrenTuning]

you around saturday? shoot me an email Gary

[DHGurs]

you around saturday? shoot me an email Gary

Next Thursday it is!

Also after selling some stuff from the WRX, I ordered the TWM short shifter with Kartboy front and rear bushings, as well as Whiteline's diff inserts. :spin:

[Seraphinwolf]

Starring at your pics cause I'm wanting ti get mine like NOW! Stupid SVX is being a pain in the a$$! I want to beable to stop having to fix things every damn week!

[apkarian100]

Do eet!Starring at your pics cause I'm wanting ti get mine like NOW! Stupid SVX is being a pain in the a$$! I want to beable to stop having to fix things every damn week!

[wrxtuner82]

Beautiful car

[stealthS60AWD]

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/IMG_1515.jpg


Looking good! The red tails look lot better than the clear US ones :unamused:

[Seraphinwolf]

Do eet!

I already would have it if I had enough saved instead of having to fix the car every week. :unamused:

[DHGurs]

Beautiful car

Thanks Connor.


Looking good! The red tails look lot better than the clear US ones :unamused:

I know. After '05, Subaru's tail lights got worse and worse.

[DHGurs]

Did a unique DIY for my boost gauge. I haven't seen anyone else do this on a new body style. Should be going in tomorrow or Wednesday.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/MonApr19185133EDT2010.jpg

[wrxtuner82]

Did a unique DIY for my boost gauge. I haven't seen anyone else do this on a new body style. Should be going in tomorrow or Wednesday.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/MonApr19185133EDT2010.jpg

Have you tested it? Can you still read it nicely?

[DHGurs]

Have you tested it? Can you still read it nicely?

I mocked it up where it will be and it seems to be in a good position. I also took out the vertical slats, so viewing shouldn't be a problem. Hopefully I'll have some pics of it running tomorrow.

[wrxtuner82]

I mocked it up where it will be and it seems to be in a good position. I also took out the vertical slats, so viewing shouldn't be a problem. Hopefully I'll have some pics of it running tomorrow.

Yes, please do

[Seraphinwolf]

Nice and clean! :up: Can is see it tomorrow? :D

[DHGurs]

Nice and clean! :up: Can is see it tomorrow? :D

It will at least be sitting on my desk! :lol:

[Taiden]

sexxxyyyy :D

[DHGurs]

sexxxyyyy :D

Thanks!

Got my Subimods Hellas and Bracket installed.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/IMG_1520.jpg

[02bugeyeoutback]

Love these cars,wagons ftw, and yours looks great:devil:

[L.F.O.D.]

Lookin good gary!!! Goin for the whole SR-71 thing. Love it.:eek:

[DHGurs]

Thanks guys!

Going in tonight:

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/WedApr21140624EDT2010.jpg

[wrxtuner82]

Excuse my ignorance, is that a short shift?

[DHGurs]

Excuse my ignorance, is that a short shift?

Yes it is! The only one that is specific for the 2008+ STi.

[wrxtuner82]

How does one go about installing one of those? I mean how difficult and intricate is it? I'd like to on my rex

[DHGurs]

How does one go about installing one of those? I mean how difficult and intricate is it? I'd like to on my rex

It is much easier on a WRX than on a 6 speed. If you have the right tools and know how your center console comes apart it should be less than a half hour on a WRX. Installing bushings is recommended, but requires the car to be in the air.

There should be some DIY write ups on 3gwrx.com with pics that may help explain it.

[wrxtuner82]

It is much easier on a WRX than on a 6 speed. If you have the right tools and know how your center console comes apart it should be less than a half hour on a WRX. Installing bushings is recommended, but requires the car to be in the air.

There should be some DIY write ups on 3gwrx.com with pics that may help explain it.
Awesome, thanks for the help bud, I think I'll put one in

[DHGurs]

It's a HUGE help in the 08+ WRX and STi. They have a ridiculously long throw stock.

[wrxtuner82]

^I'm sure that's what helped me throw 1st gear so many months ago

[L.F.O.D.]

How does one go about installing one of those? I mean how difficult and intricate is it? I'd like to on my rex
When you get your SS i can help you put it in. I did mine in it only took about 25mins.

[wrxtuner82]

When you get your SS i can help you put it in. I did mine in it only took about 25mins.

Seriously? That'd be huge. Will you be at Supermeet?

[L.F.O.D.]

I think so. Unless work gets in the Fing way.:spin:

[DHGurs]

This is a good value.
http://turninconcepts.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_9_7_481_499_1248&products_id=1003

I had the Cobb (now branded Mode) double adjustable on my WRX and it was great too.

BTW Colin McRae was awesome.
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hooksett
Vehicle: OBP GR SE Bren-tuned
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[Seraphinwolf]

I, like Tom, will have to live vicariously through you for a while Gary. :( I'm gonna just save for a 2011 and see you I'm what, August-ish?

[wrxtuner82]

I like Tom will have to live vicariously through you for a while Gary. :( I'm gonna just save for a 2011 and see you I'm what, August-ish?

:lol: I love you Gaddis, I hope you know that, but seriously, either don't post when you're tired, or don't post and drive with your iphone :lol:

[98Wagoon]

:lol: I love you Gaddis, I hope you know that, but seriously, either don't post when you're tired, or don't post and drive with your iphone :lol:


bwahahahahahaha!

iphone FTL for like... the miiilllliiioonnnnnth time!

[wrxtuner82]

My particular favorite part of that is when he says, "I like Tom" :lol:

[BG @ BrenTuning]

Everything went well, stock catback exhaust too! Very conservative timing and air fuel.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/brenwrx/garydyno.jpg?t=1271991423

[DHGurs]

What a fun drive home :devil: . This thing is a beast now, I love it! 20+ psi is amazing.

[Seraphinwolf]

Show off! Wicked numbers man!

[BG @ BrenTuning]

that's insane for a stock exhaust, airboy plot (reads low)

I didn't even "push" the car

[adam]

Stock Exhaust? that is awesome!!!

[Kylar]

Sweet Car, and I love your wheels!!! :wub:
Great numbers for stock exhaust :D

[etaks99rs]

I am dislike... yuck!

[DHGurs]

Stock Exhaust? that is awesome!!!

Yes, we should have a little more to go once I get a Q300 from some nice gentleman. :lol:

Sweet Car, and I love your wheels!!! :wub:
Great numbers for stock exhaust :D

Me too! Nicest stock Subaru wheels ever.

I am dislike... yuck!

Why? Less mods, more power? :D

[etaks99rs]

Why? Less mods, more power? :D

:unamused:

[Seraphinwolf]

Yes, we should have a little more to go once I get a Q300 from some nice gentleman. :lol:



Me too! Nicest stock Subaru wheels ever.



Why? Less mods, more power? :D

Wanna trade 2011' wheels? :)
and yes! Less mods more power is very key! I love that torque curve!

[DHGurs]

:unamused:

We had a fun ride today. :devil:

[wrxtuner82]

Wanna trade 2011' wheels? :)
and yes! Less mods more power is very key! I love that torque curve!

I agree, that torque curve is awesome

[DHGurs]

Me and Jake got the TWM short shifter in today. Wow is the 6 speed a ***** vs. the 5 speed.

Pics tomorrow.

Plans for the week:
Steering rack bushings
Kartboy front shifter bushings and rear stay
Perrin SLS
Whiteline rear diff inserts

[wrxtuner82]

I was curious about something, and I could be wrong on any or all parts of this so bear with me. But you're Brentuning print out shows I think 285hp? I was under the impression that the STi came factory with 305?

[Seraphinwolf]

BHP vs WHP
there is around 22-24% power loss through the drivetrain to the wheels.
285/.77=370

[wrxtuner82]

Oh....so basically CAR COMPANIES are blowing smoke up your poop shoot just to make it sound really great.

[Seraphinwolf]

What? No. All factory numbers are based off the power atthe crank. No one sells based on at the wheels.

[wrxtuner82]

fixed

[Seraphinwolf]

Well it's more the regulating bodies. They have to base the numbers off something that is a fixed variable. Otherwise all the RWD cars would "apparently" make a lot more power than AWD cars. Aswell an auto and manual trans don't transfer the power to the grown equally. You'd end up having 6 separate ratings amongst the different Impreza trim levels right now.

[DHGurs]

I see you guys had a late night? :lol:

Connor, I guess you went to school with my Fiancee?

[wrxtuner82]

Yeah dude, no joke, I got friggin chills when I saw her name, I haven't seen or heard about her since 6th grade, but I never forget a name. I couldn't believe it. Congrats on the baby too dude, and the engagement.

[jonny-rockets]

what does iwsti seat mod mean

[Seraphinwolf]

I see you guys had a late night? :lol:

Connor, I guess you went to school with my Fiancee?

So then I did to! A few years behind.

[DHGurs]

Yeah dude, no joke, I got friggin chills when I saw her name, I haven't seen or heard about her since 6th grade, but I never forget a name. I couldn't believe it. Congrats on the baby too dude, and the engagement.

The name is pretty easy to remember. How many female Ryans are there really? :lol: I think a lot of people think I am gay when I talk about my fiancee Ryan...

what does iwsti seat mod mean

The best mod possible for a 2008+ Impreza. It's free, reversible, and easy. Provides much better side bolstering than stock.

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-interior/166078-08-09-sti-seat-mod-write-up-w-pics-your-bolstering-needs.html

[Seraphinwolf]

We'll see what the 11' offers on the seats. All we know is people in NY said they felt snugger. Could just be they are starting with the tighter bolstering setting. Could mean a lot of 08-10' people will flock to dealership parts departments to order parts to swap that portion of the seats. I just am stocked the All Weather package will have heated seats like the 07' STi Limited's. Weight down, adjustable, and heat. :up:

[wrxtuner82]

The name is pretty easy to remember. How many female Ryans are there really? :lol: I think a lot of people think I am gay when I talk about my fiancee Ryan...



It has nothing to do with her name, jk :lol:, don't beat me. You'd be surprised, it must've been a manchester thing, but there was at least one other girl at St. Anthony's named Ryan and one at St. Joseph's too. Yup, that's me, I went to catholic school, ugh. And look how I turned out. It wasn't really Ryan's name that gave her away, it was that natural platinum blond hair, I always thought it was awesome.

[wrxtuner82]

Hey, hopefully you're at the photoshoot, if you've done the seat mod by then I'd love to sit in it and try it out, so I can see if I wanna do it. I just read the thread you posted.

[Seraphinwolf]

Oh I forgot you weren't stuck at Ellis like I was. :unamused:

[wrxtuner82]

Oh I forgot you weren't stuck at Ellis like I was. :unamused:

Yup yup, my moms thought it would cool to send my ass to manch

[DHGurs]

Hey, hopefully you're at the photoshoot, if you've done the seat mod by then I'd love to sit in it and try it out, so I can see if I wanna do it. I just read the thread you posted.

I went to Catholic school for a few years as a kid too.

Seat mod was done at 100 miles as I had done it in my wrx before. I have my passenger seat normal because Ryan doesn't like "buckets" so it's easy to compare. I could do it for you in probably 5 minutes if you do like it. I still plan on being at the mother's day shoot, possibly with the fam.



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[wrxtuner82]

Awesome, I'll scope it out there

[Phalanx]

Very nice! Im getting tuned by Bren on friday. Cant wait

[DHGurs]

Very nice! Im getting tuned by Bren on friday. Cant wait

Nice! You'll love it. It should really be everyone's first 'mod'

[wrxtuner82]

Once I have my car back and my parts back on, I'll be tehre

[Phalanx]

Nice! You'll love it. It should really be everyone's first 'mod'
Just curious... does his tune change the way the SI-Drive functions at all? I'll probably ask him about it when I meet up with him friday, but im just curious.

[DHGurs]

Just curious... does his tune change the way the SI-Drive functions at all? I'll probably ask him about it when I meet up with him friday, but im just curious.

He smooths out throttle response in all of the modes. There is weird stuff with how non-linear the pedal is in all of the modes which is fixed. I guess in I mode the throttle body doesn't open up all the way, and he keeps it that way, so you are actually getting slightly less power in I mode.

I'm in S# at all times anyway. :D

[Seraphinwolf]

Well in I you want to try for any kinda fuel economy to maintain.

[98Wagoon]

The name is pretty easy to remember. How many female Ryans are there really? :lol: I think a lot of people think I am gay when I talk about my fiancee Ryan...




weirdly enough Ive know 2 female ryans :lol:

well, one is ryanne. still, though..

[BG @ BrenTuning]

IN I mode you can actually set the OL/CL delay longer then others for increased fuel economy in closed loop mode.

[DHGurs]

Yeah, I suck at explaining things. :lol:

[DHGurs]

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n321/butcherboy78/knob.jpg

New shift knob en-route.

WC Lathe works

[Seraphinwolf]

I hate you! :wub: That's a nice hue to it. How much it run ya?

[DHGurs]

$85 shipped on IWSTi

Normally $155 + shipping from WC Lathe werks

[DHGurs]

Took some pics yesterday. I really need a real camera. :spin:

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/blackborder1534.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/cropcopy.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/IMG_1533.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/IMG_1526.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/IMG_1524.jpg

[wrxtuner82]

I absolutely love how much you are in love with your car, I'm the same way, SUBARU FTW!!!

[DHGurs]

Tonight installed the;
-Kartboy Front Shifter bushing
-Kartboy rear shifter stay
-Perrin Subframe Lockout System
-Whiteline rear diff inserts
-Whiteline Steering rack busings

:devil:
Much better now, (besides a cocked wheel), shifts right, steers right, and feels much more planted. A little bit noiser, but well worth it.

[wrxtuner82]

so what's factory WHP in the 2009 WRX/STi?

[DHGurs]

so what's factory WHP in the 2009 WRX/STi?

Usually 220-240 depending on the dyno.

[Seraphinwolf]

A little more noise is never something to loose sleep over for a smooth solid ride!

[Seraphinwolf]

$85 shipped on IWSTi

Normally $155 + shipping from WC Lathe werks

BTW Link please?!!!!! Got my shift linkage finally so I'm very close to putting it in and still need a shiftknob.

[DHGurs]

It was used.

[DHGurs]

Shift knob came in today. Soooo nice.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/ThuMay06145858EDT2010.jpg

[Seraphinwolf]

It was used.
Don't leave your car unlocked... Just saying. :devil:

[DHGurs]

Some good pics from the meet today.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/may9shoot.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/may9shootmebrian.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/4subiesonepole.jpg

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/5880/dsc0219h.jpg

[DHGurs]

Find the visible suspension mod... win a dollar.
http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/rearmayshoot.jpg

[L.F.O.D.]

Lookin Good G !!!!

[wrxtuner82]

What was that part we were talkin about today under the car you were showing me from Perring? Was it the subframe lockdown system?

Thanks again for setting up the seat, awesome ride home.

[Seraphinwolf]

Perrin*
I'm betting subframe locks. You can alsoget Kartboy or Whiteline ones also. I'm gonna get Kartboy ones it looks like soon as a nice little bishing package.

[wrxtuner82]

Yes, Perrin, sorry, I'm freakin exhausted, gimme a break, I've slept 3 hours in the last 48 and was standing outside in the cold and wind for 6 hours today....by choice, not complaining, just explaining.

[DHGurs]

Yup the Perrin SLS. You can actually see it in that above picture.

http://perrinperformance.com/products/show/446/Subframe-Lockdown-System-SLS-?category=68&model=25

$30 with coupon 4mom14

Better than the Kartboy as the kartboy is half of the SLS. The whiteline is good too, a few people on 3gWRX went back to the SLS after having the whiteline as it was much noiser for no noticeable effect.

[Seraphinwolf]

Odd since whiteline ussually has a noticable responce right off the bat. Well I guess it did with the noise. :-/

[wrxtuner82]

Yup the Perrin SLS. You can actually see it in that above picture.

http://perrinperformance.com/products/show/446/Subframe-Lockdown-System-SLS-?category=68&model=25

$30 with coupon 4mom14

Better than the Kartboy as the kartboy is half of the SLS. The whiteline is good too, a few people on 3gWRX went back to the SLS after having the whiteline as it was much noiser for no noticeable effect.

Thanks dood, love all these tips you got me for wicked cheap upgrades, I'm buying the SLS now.

[DHGurs]

Thanks dood, love all these tips you got me for wicked cheap upgrades, I'm buying the SLS now.

Yes I like cheap, noticeable upgrades. :lol:

Next couple bucks you have burning a hole in your pocket, get the steering rack bushings.

[wrxtuner82]

Yes I like cheap, noticeable upgrades. :lol:

Next couple bucks you have burning a hole in your pocket, get the steering rack bushings.

By Perrin also?

[DHGurs]

Whiteline

[DHGurs]

Just ordered my final suspension piece for a while. Perrin 25mm FSB to go with my Perrin 22mm RSB and Kartboy Endlinks.

It was on sale for $136 + shipping with their swaybar sale and 14% off for Mother's Day.

:dhgurs:

[wrxtuner82]

The SLS is $29 on Importimageracing.com

[Seraphinwolf]

You know you can PM vendors on the forum and ussuallybthey will beat the price right off the bat.

[wrxtuner82]

Hmmmm, and Import image IS one of our vendors........hmmmmmm

[DHGurs]

You know you can PM vendors on the forum and ussuallybthey will beat the price right off the bat.

I tried. They told me to go buy it from Perrin, cause it was $3 above their cost. :lol:

[DHGurs]

These next few weeks and my car will be mostly done (I'll just tell myself that at least :lolno: ).

Going on this Sunday at an undisclosed location :devil:

Invidia Q300 quad tip exhaust w/Kartboy hangers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugpZoSgOP6Y

DBA 5000 2 piece slotted/drilled front rotors
DBA 4000 slotted rear rotors

In my possession waiting to install:
Perrin 25mm FSB
Perrin 22mm RSB
Kartboy F&R Endlinks
RA V2 Poly. mud flaps

Pics to come :spin::dhgurs::spin:

[wrxtuner82]

Hi Michelle, I'll take one of you please

[Seraphinwolf]

You copying my brakes? I just ordered my DBAs at the Super Meet. You go gold?

[DHGurs]

I don't know, I haven't seen pics of em. I am stealing them (barely) used from someone for dirt cheap, so I didn't ask questions. :lol:

[squeethebee]

Did she say $1200 for the cat back?

ed

[DHGurs]

Did she say $1200 for the cat back?

ed

Yeah that's the MSRP, street price is usually $900-1000. However, this cheap-ass is buying used. :lol:

[DHGurs]

Cat back installed. Brakes & Stainless lines picked up.

Teaser pics, more coming later.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/0e395d6b.jpg

[adam]

did you get a picture of all the blood?

[DHGurs]

did you get a picture of all the blood?

:lol:

No, I should have though. I didn't notice any funny smells on the ride home.

[etaks99rs]

Gary, that is sweet!

[adam]

:lol:

No, I should have though. I didn't notice any funny smells on the ride home.

well thats a plus... cuz i farted in your car went your werent looking

[DHGurs]

It's only fair after she cut you so bad.

[Mike]

Nice.... I wish my Legacy could sound like that... silly equal length manifolds. :(

[DHGurs]

Nice.... I wish my Legacy could sound like that... silly equal length manifolds. :(

EL is still good. If I ever wanted to pick up a lil' torque I would probably pick up a nice set of EL headers. I can't wait till someone makes a nice turbo back for a 2010 Legacy GT. The TQ gains that EFI got with just a tune was silly.

On another note, Jake installed my F&R (25mm & 22mm)Perrin Swaybars with Kartboy Endlinks. Same setup I had on my WRX, so it's as great as expected. I confirmed by testing on a couple on/off ramps. :devil:

[Mike]

EL is still good. If I ever wanted to pick up a lil' torque I would probably pick up a nice set of EL headers. I can't wait till someone makes a nice turbo back for a 2010 Legacy GT. The TQ gains that EFI got with just a tune was silly.

One of the guys is running mid 13 second ETs with nothing more than the beta AP tune. A bit quicker than a stock STI. :devil:

Now off to find an extra $600...

[etaks99rs]

One of the guys is running mid 13 second ETs with nothing more than the beta AP tune. A bit quicker than a stock STI. :devil:

Now off to find an extra $600...

Or, you could BrenTune for $175 and spend the other $425 on something sweet... just sayin

[DHGurs]

Or, you could BrenTune for $175 and spend the other $425 on something sweet... just sayin

That's exactly what I would do, send him a PM to see if he can get 2010 LGT definitions. I think I asked him about a 2010 N/A Legacy, and I don't think he had anything for those yet.

Anyway...

BRAKES:devil::devil::devil::devil:

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/241667d0.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/e0cf3fd2.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/29c1e031.jpg

[lucipha]

Those DBAs look awesome! Notice any difference in braking yet?

[Seraphinwolf]

I think he'd notice the initial acceleration beforethe braking. :) I can't wait for mine to come in at Synaptic3

[Mike]

Or, you could BrenTune for $175 and spend the other $425 on something sweet... just sayin
Hmm... $175 is a lot less than $600. I might be able to handle that! :lol:

In all seriousness, I'm *trying* to give it at least a year to see how the modded guys cars hold up with the additional power, given the trans is new, along with lots of other bits. As long as no one blows anything up I may consider it then.

Brakes look sick BTW, along with the wheels. I want a dark set of rims badly.

[Jaketips42]

Lookin gooood man! But, I do have to rebleed them tomorrow.... ;)

[DHGurs]

Those DBAs look awesome! Notice any difference in braking yet?

Nothin yet, need to get a re-bleed tomorrow, so I can really feel em, I got stainless lines too. I'll definitely find out next weekend at the Auto X.
The rotors were a good amount lighter, my butt dyno tells me it accelerates faster, but it's probably my wallet dyno instead...

Edit: Thanks to Jake for installing 'em too!

[Psychoreo]

Wallet dyno lol

Looks sweet!!!

[DHGurs]

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/a9ee8d17.jpg

[Psychoreo]

Nice vent mount!

[wrxtuner82]

Dude, that came out sweet

[etaks99rs]

MOAR BOOST!

[DHGurs]

Thanks guys! I love it, although some of the trend humpers on the other forums didn't. Maybe cause VW guys use vent mounts too? :lol:

It is very visible, and in the same line of sight as a hood mount/steering wheel mount. If I ever need to get AFR or Oil pressure I'll get the MACH-V overhead mount. Definitely not an A-pillar pod fan....

[adam]

Nice rotors:up::up:

[yaya]

Interesting gauge position, I like it. :)

[DHGurs]

Flaps! Already have a paint chip that they would have protected :unamused:

****ty cell phone pics, but I had to get the rainbow...

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/87f9a57d.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/ad2b481c.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/7cb7d27e.jpg

[Seraphinwolf]

Go down the wrong/right street in Manchvegas an you'll get the rainbow alright! LOL
Was good seeing the car again today. Sounds beautiful!

[DHGurs]

The springs I have pre-ordered are one step closer to being produced.

RCE Yellows w/shortened bump stops. Lowers 15mm F/R 340 lb/in spring rate.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs330.ash1/28659_397611689222_59572734222_3979673_2037731_n.j pg

Can't wait!

Took some pics the other day too.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/IMG_1554.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/IMG_1549.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/IMG_1556.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/IMG_1562.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/IMG_1561.jpg

:devil:

[wrxtuner82]

I :wub: pics like that, something beautiful surrounded by a bunch of ****... nobody steal my idea but I'm dying to take pics of my car in the local dump

So I'm driving home today looking at my driver side vent....does your steering wheel get in the way at all of seeing that gauge? Cause in mine it def would

[DHGurs]

Nope! I sit relatively close, so it is fine. If I had put it to the right of the vent it would have been partially blocked, but I have it on the left side.

:dhgurs:

[lucipha]

I'm really diggin those pics.

[wrxtuner82]

Next time I see you, I'll have to take a look if you'll let me?

[squeethebee]

Are those stock rotors? Look great btw.

ed

[Seraphinwolf]

DBA 5000 fronts and 4000 rears! :) Aren't they purdy?! I can't wait for mine.

[DHGurs]

Really drove her for the first time at this weekends Auto-X. After a fun rainy day of driving (for my group at least :unamused:) a prrty rainbow came out.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/IMG_1591.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/IMG_1593.jpg

My tires after the abuse. :lol:

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/IMG_1589.jpg

And an underhood shot.
http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/IMG_1594.jpg

Touched up a couple of my other pics, and I really like this one.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/IMG_1552-1.jpg

[DHGurs]

I found one pic of my car from the thousands of WBM pictures. At least it is a nice one.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/rollingseshot.jpg

[Phalanx]

I saw you/your car at WBM... but didnt put 2 and 2 together until later on in the day, haha.

I only found 1 picture of mine so far, as well.

[DHGurs]

Same here, whenever I made my way over there, you were busy talking to someone. :lol: Car looks good though. Did you look through the NASIOC thread? I could have sworn I saw a few pics of your ride in that one.

[Phalanx]

Same here, whenever I made my way over there, you were busy talking to someone. :lol: Car looks good though. Did you look through the NASIOC thread? I could have sworn I saw a few pics of your ride in that one.

I looked through about 4 pages of it... and thats where I saw the 1 pic. There might be more now that a lot more people have posted their pics.

[Bu11dogg2]

Nice set up!


little wheel gap... but you gotta BA suspension set up :)

[DHGurs]

Nice set up!


little wheel gap... but you gotta BA suspension set up :)

Thanks!

That will be gone once RCE releases their yellows for the GR chassis. I already have them on pre-order. They showed the proto's last month, so hopefully by July or August I will have them.

It will increase spring rates from 250F/250R (on the SE) to 340F/340R with a 15mm drop and shorter bumpstops.

[Bu11dogg2]

that will look clean :)


not too low, not too high :)

[adam]

just an FYI my knuckle is still not fully healed :unamused:

[DHGurs]

The springs I have pre-ordered are one step closer to being produced.


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs330.ash1/28659_397611689222_59572734222_3979673_2037731_n.j pg




that will look clean :)


not too low, not too high :)

Yes it will :devil:

just an FYI my knuckle is still not fully healed :unamused:

Maybe you are not "Built Ford Tough" :D

I Cleaned up my new winter wheels, and will be installing 4500 k HIDs tonight.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/e6beb41a.jpg

[DHGurs]

So in the last two or so days, I have:

Installed 4500k 35W HIDS, and removed the "squirrel finder"
Disabled the DRLs
Painted over orange reflector in metallic silver
Painted my grille's mustache black
Drank beers and swore a lot.

End result, better pics to come.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/7a34e07f.jpg
http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/e4cbcf83.jpg

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/58984255.jpg

:dhgurs:

[98Wagoon]

a white mustache you had!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/mrangerroy/IMG00016.jpg

and of course, hard at work..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/mrangerroy/IMG00019.jpg

[etaks99rs]

I like how you are really getting after it with the mods! Keep it up Gary!

[DHGurs]

Better shot of my new grille and lights. May have the obligatory HID cutoff pic tonight.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/ec39ad3f.jpg

[cman7]

Better shot of my new grille and lights. May have the obligatory HID cutoff pic tonight.


Looking fantastic!

What kit did you get?

My philips kit just arrived today. 4300k 35W. Hopefully they'll go in tonight. :)

[DHGurs]

Got the DDM 4500K 35W, so yours should look very close to mine. They look GREAT after I did the squirrel finder mod, a very clear white with a sharp cutoff.

Are yours for the Audi?

[cman7]

Got the DDM 4500K 35W, so yours should look very close to mine. They look GREAT after I did the squirrel finder mod, a very clear white with a sharp cutoff.

Are yours for the Audi?

Yes they are. I was torn between 4300k and 5000k. I'm not a fan of the super blue HID's that I see everywhere, and after a bunch of research 4300k provides the most light output. Not to mention it looks the closest to daylight.

I'd love to get some for my JDM Legacy headlights, but I'm supposed to be selling it soon. Can't see investing money in something I'm trying to sell.

I'm looking forward to the cut off pics by the way. If I get to it, I'll take some before and afters when I install mine tonight.

[DHGurs]

My buddy has 6000K 55W HIDs in his Leggy. They are damn bright, but do have a bluish tint compared to mine. It's not as bad as I thought it would be. I guess all of these ricers in Manchester must have 8000k or 10,000k to get that damn blue. :lol:

[cman7]

My buddy has 6000K 55W HIDs in his Leggy. They are damn bright, but do have a bluish tint compared to mine. It's not as bad as I thought it would be. I guess all of these ricers in Manchester must have 8000k or 10,000k to get that damn blue. :lol:

I could see how they'd be bright, they're 55W! :eek:

Problem is, more Watts means more heat and a less precise cut off/spread of light. But 6000k doesn't seem that bad in some pictures. I'm just a sucker for pure white light.

And about the ricers....They don't even have HID's. They buy ebay "HID's" that are merely halogen bulbs heavily coated with blue tint/paint.

...But I'm ranting now...

[jwebsta32]

I have 6k's and they aren't horribly blue. I like the affect they have on highway signs at night. Mine are 35w

[cman7]

I have 6k's and they aren't horribly blue. I like the affect they have on highway signs at night. Mine are 35w

Any pics?

And IIRC all HID's provide that same reflection. Something about the way the Xenon gas's light reacts with the reflector strips....

[jwebsta32]

Ahhhh I dont has any pictures I believe. But I do love the way it reacts with the reflective strips like you said. I will work on getting pictures

[jjdear13]

Got the DDM 4500K 35W, so yours should look very close to mine. They look GREAT after I did the squirrel finder mod, a very clear white with a sharp cutoff.

Are yours for the Audi?


what is the 'squirrel finder mod'?

Car looks great!

[DHGurs]

what is the 'squirrel finder mod'?

Car looks great!

You have to bake the headlight to get it out.

Here is the projector by itself. (not my pics)

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8769/img0157xm.jpg

Here is after taking it apart.

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/5391/editpreviews.jpg

You bend down that little tab which is supposed to scatter halogen bulbs at street signs to make it easier to read. When using HID bulbs on a 08+ Impreza (or 2010+ Legacy), you bend that down to get a better cutoff.

Again, not my pics, but HID's without the squirrel finder mod:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa99/REDCHARGE/08HIDRETRO001.jpg

And with it bend down:

http://www.wrxtuners.com/forums/attachments/f73/3793d1233633826-08-wrx-hid-rerofit-sale-09-006.jpg

For reference:

Stock STi projectors:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa99/REDCHARGE/STICUTOFF.jpg

And still the best: TSX Retrofits

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa99/REDCHARGE/CFHOOD008.jpg

[jwebsta32]

NICE!

[squeethebee]

My buddy has 6000K 55W HIDs in his Leggy. They are damn bright, but do have a bluish tint compared to mine. It's not as bad as I thought it would be. I guess all of these ricers in Manchester must have 8000k or 10,000k to get that damn blue. :lol:

I believe that getting them in 55W also visually lightens the color, as in a 55W 6000k would look closer to a 4300 or 5000k 35W then a 6000k 35W.

ed

[98Wagoon]

so much sharper than when they're squirreled!


and only takes about 26hrs to complete! :lol:

[DHGurs]

I believe that getting them in 55W also visually lightens the color, as in a 55W 6000k would look closer to a 4300 or 5000k 35W then a 6000k 35W.

ed

That makes sense.

so much sharper than when they're squirreled!


and only takes about 26hrs to complete! :lol:

Including sleep and beer...:couch:

[BG @ BrenTuning]

re-tweak soon?

[DHGurs]

I'm down. Don't know when though, maybe sometime next week. How far are you booked out?

[BG @ BrenTuning]

usually 5-6 days or so

[DHGurs]

OK cool. I'll probably wait 'til after the wedding/honeymoon, which should be the end of the month.

[BG @ BrenTuning]

I think there is a good amount left in it, we left it soft due to mileage last time.

[DHGurs]

I think there is a good amount left in it, we left it soft due to mileage last time.

I'm interested in the before and after of the CBE too. We could do a pull with my current tune with the CBE and see what was gained/lost right?

I'd be happy if I picked up 10 or so with the re-tune/CBE. 300whp is such a nice round number. :lol:

Also:

Just picked up some Whiteline rear camber bushings from Phalanx for when my RCE springs come in, (if ever :unamused:). Just leaving me to get:

Whiteline Roll Center kit
Front camber bolts
RCE Yellows

:bacon:

[DHGurs]

Ashley takes prrty pictures.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/blacknwhiteresizeashley.jpg

[Jaketips42]

Ashley takes prrty pictures.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/blacknwhiteresizeashley.jpg

That is sharp! Can't wait for the spring/roll center action man! That'll be another eve at the Bville!

[axis]

Car looks great man!

[98Wagoon]

That is sharp! Can't wait for the spring/roll center action man! That'll be another eve at the Bville!


mmmm springrolls....

[DHGurs]

That is sharp! Can't wait for the spring/roll center action man! That'll be another eve at the Bville!

Yup! Soon enough, I'm glad we can work on my car at a place we both quit from. :lolno:
Car looks great man!

Thanks!

mmmm springrolls....

Alex, it's 9 am and you're thinking about Chinese food... :lol:

[98Wagoon]

to be fair I had only been home from work for about an hour. so it was dinner time! :lol:

[nhbiker]

hey, i saw you sunday or monday!

[DHGurs]

Wow I never get spotted!

Where was I? What were you in?

[98Wagoon]

I spotted you friday :shrug:

[nhbiker]

i was at work (goodales)
im pretty sure it was you at least, there aren't all that many murdered out SE STI's in Hooksett :lol:

[DHGurs]

i was at work (goodales)
im pretty sure it was you at least, there aren't all that many murdered out SE STI's in Hooksett :lol:

Yeah, that was definitely me. I live behind there. Does Eric with the Blue Outback still work there?

[DHGurs]

My buddy has some really good pics of my car, I just gotta wait for him to finish doing his thing.

I did put on a sweet JNA Oil Cap though. :D

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/3ce6134a.jpg

[nhbiker]

Yeah, that was definitely me. I live behind there. Does Eric with the Blue Outback still work there?

I dont believe he does

[DHGurs]

I think he was just there part time anyway. I'm sure I'll be in there for a tube or something at some point. Getting a Demo 7 or 8?

[nhbiker]

I think he was just there part time anyway. I'm sure I'll be in there for a tube or something at some point. Getting a Demo 7 or 8?

depends on what the 2011 demo 7's are looking like
I may even go with a Trek session 8

[DHGurs]

My buddy has an 88 it is pretty amazing, we swapped bikes for a ride and it is incredibly light and fast. I haven't ridden a newer Demo though, so I can't compare.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/Bikes%20and%20Highland/sessnsunday1.jpg

[DHGurs]

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2010%20STi/_MG_9312.jpg

No editing whatsoever. Janiak is the man.

[Antihero]

+100000000000000000 for the red tails. its the first thing every 08+ hatch owner should do.

[98Wagoon]

on the silver cars the chrome tails dont look bad. but ANY other color red=win

[wrxtuner82]

Yeah, mines silver and everyone keeps telling me to paint the tails, but being that the car is silver, I really like my clear tails. But any other color, yeah, I agree, the painted tails look good

[DHGurs]

I think I found my next purchase after fuel pump and re-tune.

http://www.avoturboworld.com/media/08sti_underspoiler/sti_underspoiler_01.jpg

[98Wagoon]

I accept this offering...

[tehsbean]

Sick car Broseph! I'm liking it!

[DHGurs]

I accept this offering...

May peace be with you? :rofl:

Sick car Broseph! I'm liking it!

Thanks man! I like your GC too! :up:

[Subimods]

Love the last under hood shot in the original post! Very nice car!

[DHGurs]

Yesterday got some stuff done, thanks to Chris (Racer X):

Re-bled brakes
Replaced ripped intercooler elbow (maybe not needed)
Oil change #3 in 6k miles (gathered sample for Blackstone too)
Put on some new nuts, (yes, they are dirty)

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/cf65f2f7.jpg

Also realized my Kartboy Endlink bushings were shot, so I've been in touch with Tom and he is getting replacements shipped out to me ASAP. :wub: KB

[itsmy04wrx]

Hey Gary. You should order yourself a 2011. I wouldn't mind taking your car off of your hands :hide: