Psychoreo's 04 Wagon

[Psychoreo]

Whelp, It's about time to start a build thread!!! Heading to pick up some BBS's on Friday!!!:spin::spin::spin::spin:

04 Wrx Wagon "Betty"

Engine
-Gimmick Motor Sports After Maf hose
-Gimmick Motor Sports turbo inlet
-Samco intercooler y-pipe
-STI intercooler (Custom ninja status)
-Catless 3" Bellmouth downpipe
-Greddy Evo2
-Perrin VTA BOV
-WC LatheWerks alternator cover
-WC LatheWerks radiator shroud
-COBB Accessport stage 2 tune @212hp, 220tq


Suspension
-KYB GR-2's
-Epic Engineering springs
-Hotchkis 25.4mm Front sway bar
-Hotchkis 25.4mm adjustable rear sway bar
-Hotchkis heavy duty rear sway bar mounts
-Whiteline endlinks
-Whiteline front swaybar bushings
-Whiteline lockdown bolts
-Cusco front strut tower bar
-Tein rear strut tower bar
-Legacy GT Front brake setup

Exterior
-Exel Radius 17x7
-Kumho 215/45/17
-38% Tint
-Debadged rear
-Custom debadged grill
-Rally Armor mudflaps


Interior
-Custom leather interior w/ heat and massage
-Prosport performance series green/white boost gauge
-Prosport performance series green/white oil pressure gauge
-Kartboy Short Shifter
-Kartboy shifter bushings
-Blox shift knob
-JDM V7 STI cluster
-JDM STI Spec C Steering wheel
-Two car seats for the goobers!!

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Old pics



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New pics

[Psychoreo]

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I need to clean my engine bay....And repaint everything that's silver....

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[Psychoreo]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs341.ash1/29206_1347659767935_1124528519_30885848_6910432_n. jpg

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Still need to clean my engine bay lol

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[Psychoreo]

Pictars!!!

[DHGurs]

Oooh that has lots of goodies. That will look nice with some BBSs :devil:

[Psychoreo]

w00t w00t!! Heading out today after work for some BBS RKs!!

Comments and feedback welcome!!

[wrxtuner82]

Good lookin wagon, wagons FTMFW!!!!

[Pulski]

Car will look like this, minus reflectors:
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j85/pulski/IMG_0712Medium.jpg


Gonna look good. Those wheels always belonged on a silver blob-eye. ;)

[Psychoreo]

^ Like that sans reflectors, with gloss black fog surrounds ;) Modded last night :)

[WeldingHank]

what whiteline front endlinks are you using? I have whiteline spherical links in front and I can't get them to stop making noise. :(

[Psychoreo]

what whiteline front endlinks are you using? I have whiteline spherical links in front and I can't get them to stop making noise. :(

Not sure which Whitelines they are, I'll have to do some research and get back to you. They look like a closed "S" of metal with the Whiteline signature yellow bushing in the center of the top and botttom. In all honesty, they could be beefier lol

[Psychoreo]

found them.

http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/products/KLC20A.jpg

These

[itsmy04wrx]

Looks good! :munch: in for pics of the new wheels.

[Psychoreo]

New pics!!

[RCKSTR]

Bettys looking great man :up:

[DHGurs]

Looks great with those wheels! Gotta update your mod-list accordingly. :devil:

[GeoffC8]

Nice. How many miles is it up to now?

[Psychoreo]

183xxx right now, 184 and change after this trip to NJ w00t w00t!!

And mod list updated!!!

[wrxtuner82]

183xxx right now, 184 and change after this trip to NJ w00t w00t!!

And mod list updated!!!

Holy freakin miles batman

[DHGurs]

I would have never guessed!

She looks damn good for the miles. :up:

[Psychoreo]

I would have never guessed!

She looks damn good. :up:


Fixed :)

[DHGurs]

Very true!

[Psychoreo]

So now that I have new rims, the question becomes what lugs?

Gold McGards?
http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/MCG842xx.jpg

Muteki blacks
http://www.subimods.com/images/lug_nutz1.jpg

Or something else?

[wrxtuner82]

I'm a big fan of the blacks

[Bu11dogg2]

new wheels = really nice

[Psychoreo]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-sjc1/hs305.snc3/28847_1327718789423_1124528519_30841798_6220484_n. jpg

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Some quick new ones. Still need pictures of the interior. I was trying to take one of those "My camera is attached to the celing in the back" shots but can't figure it out lol

[itsmy04wrx]

Looks good :up:

[Psychoreo]

Bump for updates.

STI IC and LGT Front brakes both purchased and going on soon. Also, I drank the special Kool-Aid and bought a used SSQV that I put on. I'll be running it in recirc mode because it's far too annoying to daily lol.

Also doing a photoshoot with Sanderson Designs coming up shortly, so look forward to some nice shots coming soon :)

[Psychoreo]

Oh, and mods, can someone move this to member journals? I'm slow....

[Psychoreo]

After a long day and breaking the head off of a friggin caliper bracket mounting bolt, my LGT front brake setup is on. These rotors are HUGE in comparison! I'v ealywas known it was an upgrade, just didn't realize how much. Updated pics to come.

[itsmy04wrx]

Oh, and mods, can someone move this to member journals? I'm slow....

:up:

[Psychoreo]

:up:

Thanks!!!!

Updates,

LGT front brake setup is done.

Before

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After

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WC Lathewerks alternator cover and radiator shroud are installed. If you haven't seen these pieces in person, they're top notch!! (Still have to take pictures of them installed.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs352.snc3/29206_1343201336477_1124528519_30875314_5448114_n. jpg

[DHGurs]

How much bigger are the brakes? It looks like 3/4" or so. Did you notice a difference?

[Psychoreo]

I forgot to take better pictures, but the LGT rotor alone completely covers the WRX rotor/bracket/caliper with some room to spare. It's something like a 13" rotor.

Brake feel is great but that could be from the fresh fluid as well. I've only gotten on them hard a couple times and it feels good. I'll have to wait until I can really get on them to feel for fade etc.

[Psychoreo]

Had a photo shoot with SandersonDesign (xxsubichickxx) on Monday. Here's some of the pics with more to come.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/taylor06_01/Cars/04wrx%20wagor/wrx2.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/taylor06_01/Cars/04wrx%20wagor/wrx12.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/taylor06_01/Cars/04wrx%20wagor/wrx3.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/taylor06_01/Cars/04wrx%20wagor/wrx17.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/taylor06_01/Cars/04wrx%20wagor/steeringwheel.jpg

[wrxtuner82]

You're car is so sexy

[Psychoreo]

Haha Thanks!!! Now go vote for me in ROTM ;)

[SandersonDesigns]

I see you used the pics in here nice lol...let me know when you can meet up tomorrow to get ur cd and business cards

[Psychoreo]

Figured I'd keep everything in one thread so I don't get confused :) I'll text you tomorrow so we can meet up

[Psychoreo]

Mod list updated and new pics added to page 1 :squee:

[Psychoreo]

Quick updates

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Lip and splitters

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RA Flaps and Subaru Owners badge (which will probably fall off in a week...)

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Ninja STI IC and blacked out strut tower bar. I REALLY want to paint my IM....


Better pics to come



EDIT..............................
badge hasn't fallen off yet lol

[Berge56]

Nicely done! Your headlights are asking for projectors! :hide:

[Psychoreo]

They're begging for projectors lol


And a RI lightbar...

[Psychoreo]

Bump for some quick updates. I've decided to go another direction as far as power mods go, selling my injectore (sold) and VF39. I'm going to give the motor an overhaul first. Pistons, seals, bearings. I've never done something like this, and possibly might pick up a second block that I can build up.

Anyway...... Who wants to trade me a 2.0l for my spare 2.2t :bacon:

[Psychoreo]

So here's the plan.

Currently on the motor
-Gimmick Motor Sports After Maf hose
-Gimmick Motor Sports turbo inlet
-Samco intercooler y-pipe
-STI Intercooler
-COBB 3" Catted Downpipe
-Prodrive Round Tip Axle Back
-HKS SSQV
-COBB Accessport stage 2 tune @212hp, 220tq

Next steps
Build up the bottom end (Pistons/Rings, Bearings, Seals) What else should I plan on? Obviously once it's opened up what it needs will show.

DW650's

Turbo :shrug: not sure what I want to do here. Goal would be just shy of 300whp 290tq area. I don't want anything crazy, and I don't want to blow up my trans.


Thoughts?

[yaya]

Oil Pump and headstuds for sure. Might consider rods if you're building a 2.0.

If those are your power goals, I'd look for something 16g or maybe 18g sized.

[Psychoreo]

Yes. Oil pump would be done, had that in my mind but forgot lol. Thanks. Let the pricings begin!!!

[yaya]

Good luck finding bearings...

[Psychoreo]

Jsc Speed has them in stock??

Another question. How do I find out the journal size? In all honesty I'm just browsing now so I can save up over the next couple months then have someone build it for me. I'm mechanically inclined but motor work is not something I'd want to do myself.

ACL Subaru EJ20/EJ22/EJ25 (Suits 52mm Journal Size) Standard Size High Performance w/ Extra Oil Clearance Rod Bearing Set (http://www.jscspeed.com/catalog/Subaru/02_07_WRX_STI/Engine_Internals/ACL_Engine_Bearings_for_02_05_Subaru_WRX_2_0L.html )

Subaru USDM WRX 2.0 Liter gasket and seal kit for build dates 10/02-5/05 (http://www.jscspeed.com/catalog/Subaru/02_07_WRX_STI/Engine_Internals/Full_Gasket_and_Seal_Kits_for_02_07_Subaru_WRX_STI .html)

Subaru STi 11mm 2.5L Oil Pump (http://www.jscspeed.com/products/Subaru/02_07_WRX_STI/Engine_Internals/Subaru_OEM_2_5L_EJ255_EJ257_Oil_Pump_for_04_07_Sub aru_WRX_STI/Subaru_STi_11mm_2_5L_Oil_Pump.html)

ARP Subaru WRX EJ20 & EJ25 Head Stud Kit (http://www.jscspeed.com/catalog/Subaru/02_07_WRX_STI/Engine_Internals/ARP_Head_Studs_and_Main_Bolts_for_02_07_Subaru_WRX _STI.html)

Eagle Subaru EJ20 / EJ25 Connecting Rods (Set of 4) (http://www.jscspeed.com/catalog/Subaru/02_07_WRX_STI/Engine_Internals/Connecting_Rods_for_02_07_Subaru_WRX_STI.html)

Anyone have a good link for pistons? Just looking for replacements unless forged isn't much more. I'll probably be selling my kidney anyway.......

[AExiOn]

I dont know whats good for pistons, rods, etc.

I'd get a exedy stage 1 clutch sense your still on the 1st one lol
and stick with OEM head gaskets

I take it your also doing a TB and WP change during this build ;)

for turbo its up to you want you want really

If you want top end, check into the VF22, they are a common overlooked turbo, but can be laggy bottom end, but may be good for DD so your not boosting every where at 3.5k

Evo3 16G is nice for the 2.0

I dont think the HTA68 showed good numbers on the 2.0, I've only seen dyno charts off of 2.5 and hybrids

Get the ACL race ones!!! subimods have them

[Berge56]

Good luck meng!

So do you have an idea as to who will build your motor?

[Psychoreo]

Ya Art lol, I may just see how long this stocker can last. Maybe set a record :lol:

And Berge, no not yet. I honestly just started thinking of this today. I'll probably call Springfield Crank and Machine. They do so many motors up there it's crazy. I did a tour of their shop and the deck something like 20 subaru heads a week.

[Psychoreo]

If you want top end, check into the VF22, they are a common overlooked turbo, but can be laggy bottom end, but may be good for DD so your not boosting every where at 3.5k

Evo3 16G is nice for the 2.0

I dont think the HTA68 showed good numbers on the 2.0, I've only seen dyno charts off of 2.5 and hybrids




Laggy turbo might save on gas but it'll probably be annoying to drive to work every day. It's a two mile hill all the way to work lol. When I leave, half the time I turn my car off and roll down the hill till I park lol

[yaya]

Definitely get the ACL Race rod and main bearings. However, they've been out of stock most places for a couple months. If Subimods has them then that is awesome.

For pistons I'd look into Wiseco or CPs.

[Psychoreo]

Found a SB motor with low compression. Worth picking up and putting new pistons/rings in it? Help a n00b out!! :lol:

Thanks for your guys input so far.

[Psychoreo]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs186.snc4/37633_1387890133669_1124528519_30985543_1703482_n. jpg

[98Wagoon]

Found a SB motor with low compression. Worth picking up and putting new pistons/rings in it? Help a n00b out!! :lol:

Thanks for your guys input so far.


forged innards? :hide:



and congrats on the 190k!

[yaya]

Found a SB motor with low compression. Worth picking up and putting new pistons/rings in it? Help a n00b out!! :lol:

Thanks for your guys input so far.

Might need some machine work, but if the price is right it could be a fun project.

Holy 190k on a 04!!

[Psychoreo]

Holy 190k on a 04!!

Lawl I drive a lot........

[Psychoreo]

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz184/psych0re0/2010-06-18193111-1.jpg?t=1280336551

My first attempt at photo editing. It's a little rough since it was taken with a camera phone. Constructive criticism is welcome and encouraged.

[yaya]

Looks awesome, especially for a camera phone. You should see the crap mine takes.

[Psychoreo]

Thanks. I realize the composition is less than optimal but it was taken at a fair and I couldn't control the surroundings. I saw how the sun was setting and wanted to capture it.

[Psychoreo]

Well a couple days ago I was looking at things under the hood and saw that the C clip holding the wastegate actuator to the wastegate arm was cracked in half. Looks like I need to find a replacement since last night it came completely off and I was effectively driving a non turbo 2.0....


Believe me, full throttle, no boost is a BORING car...

[bigd_wright]

Well a couple days ago I was looking at things under the hood and saw that the C clip holding the wastegate actuator to the wastegate arm was cracked in half. Looks like I need to find a replacement since last night it came completely off and I was effectively driving a non turbo 2.0....


Believe me, full throttle, no boost is a BORING car...
These clips can be found at most any GOOD parts store for...well sometimes free:shrug: I had the same issue a few years ago...its like driving a honda...NO POWAH:rofl:

[Berge56]

Same thing happened to me... Car sucked for powa!

[Psychoreo]

Whelp went to Advanced and they had a variety pack. That's all fixed. Now the car overboosts to 20 psi.........

Reset the ECU twice, we'll see if that fixes it.



EDIT: Back to normal :)

[Psychoreo]

Whelp.....

Someone broke into my car Friday night. No damage to the car (think my rear door was unlocked....stupid not working right power locks)

They raided my glove box and stole my phone charger, GPS and Accessport. Pretty sure I'm screwed on the AP, but I sent Cobb an email. Guess we'll find out....

[98Wagoon]

that sucks man.. will insurance do anything about it?

[Psychoreo]

If I file a claim($500 deductible), they'll probably cut me a check for the stuff. My concern is that the AP is married to the car. Does that make the car married to the AP (I.E. A new one won't be able to read/write to it??)

[98Wagoon]

If I file a claim($500 deductible), they'll probably cut me a check for the stuff. My concern is that the AP is married to the car. Does that make the car married to the AP (I.E. A new one won't be able to read/write to it??)


I have no idea about the AP.. with the $500 deductible Im not sure how it would work.. I hate insurance companies. but the AP alone is over $500 so they SHOULD do something since it was several electronics. Id keep an eye on ebay/CL/forums for a random AP up for sale...

[Psychoreo]

This is Torrington. I'm probably the only person on this street that knows what a computer is other than a place to get free porn. I'm headed to the pawn shops in Waterbury tomorrow to see if I can find it.

[98Wagoon]

those are always the best place to start. and when they argue about it not being yours, you can go plug it in and say oh.. weird.. why does it know who my car is, dick?!


good luck man... hope it gets taken care of one way or another..

[Quadsbc]

Hey do you still want the h6 rears?

[Berge56]

Damn dude sorry to hear! Keep an eye on craigslist too!

[Psychoreo]

Hey do you still want the h6 rears?

Yes! You still want the stock fronts?

And we'll see how this whole thing pans out....

[Quadsbc]

I dont really need stock brakes back as the other trade I had ligned up didnt pan put.

[Psychoreo]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs319.ash2/59913_1457672038173_1124528519_31156922_6789033_n. jpg

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I might take them off and redo it again. Kinda want to see how they look.

[Psychoreo]

Also. I managed to find and pick up a semi built short block, some fun things may be happening over the winter!!!

[Berge56]

details on shortblock? 2.5?

[Psychoreo]

2.0 borred .020 over (clean up bore)
Cosworth bearrings
CP forged pistons
New OEM rods
Ballanced rotating assembly.

This'll be a winter/spring project so over the next 6 months I'll be sourcing the rest of the bits to put it all together.

11mm Oil pump
Water pump
Head studs
Reuse the stock heads/IM/etc

Some other bits I'm not settled on yet. We'll see as the project goes. Best part about this block? Didn't cost me a penny :)

[Berge56]

Any updates?

[Subyspeed]

future plans?

[Quadsbc]

still want brakes?

[Berge56]

so any updates on the projector retrofits? Did you order the kit?

[Psychoreo]

Whelp the future plans are pretty much to maintain the car as is until I can either find a second job or a much better paying job. X-wives tend to put a pretty significant drain on funding.

I'm basically limited to $10 a month in discretionary funding (car, beer, etc.) so most hobbies are put on a massive hold. We'll see where the future takes us...

[Boris]

2.0 borred .020 over (clean up bore)
Cosworth bearrings
CP forged pistons
New OEM rods
Ballanced rotating assembly.

This'll be a winter/spring project so over the next 6 months I'll be sourcing the rest of the bits to put it all together.

11mm Oil pump
Water pump
Head studs
Reuse the stock heads/IM/etc

Some other bits I'm not settled on yet. We'll see as the project goes. Best part about this block? Didn't cost me a penny :)


hmmm....

Did pistons but stuck with the crap Oem rods? What a weird build.

[Psychoreo]

hmmm....

Did pistons but stuck with the crap Oem rods? What a weird build.

It was free.

And still sitting in my living room....

[Psychoreo]

P0457...


And I have a leaking up pipe. Good thing I have a spare around! Now it just needs to warm up so I can change the damn thing haha!

Couple minor things coming in since all big projects have been put on hold. I'll update when they arrive :)

[Psychoreo]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1385.snc4/163793_1618804626387_1124528519_31448789_5449231_n .jpg

;)

[Psychoreo]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs023.snc6/165364_1620597511208_1124528519_31452190_135500_n. jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs800.ash1/169039_1620570270527_1124528519_31452090_194917_n. jpg

Now I need to figure out how to wire in an outside air temp probe. Anyone?

[98Wagoon]

you cut yr mileage in half! cluster looks good dood

[Berge56]

I have a link to a good writeup at work on how to do the temp sensor hookup. I will post it in here for you tomorrow.

[Berge56]

Here is the writeup mang. http://www.scoobymods.com/sti-version-8-instrument-cluster-t3309.html?t=3309

[Psychoreo]

Reading that writeup, is that assuming that the car already has an outside temp sensor?

[Psychoreo]

OP Updated.

Moving out of my ****ty, leaking, no heat, over priced apartment this month so ideally I'll be able to finish a couple projects. Sound clip of the new exhaust coming soon.

[yaya]

Sweet cluster. You going to convert it to mph?

turboback = :lol:

[Psychoreo]

Nah, I'm going to leave it in KMH, but probably send it out to have the mileage reading adjusted and have that display in miles. Don't want any fraud going on ;)

And ya hahah the turboback is an interesting one. We're actually not sure where it came from, but it's:

Bellmouth
Full 3"
2 pieces, 1 piece from DP to the axle, 1 piece axle back
JDM mad tyte angle axle back
Sounds sweet and doesn't drone too bad(only under decel)

[Psychoreo]

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:shiftyeyes:

[fbodydude53]

looks like your busy :lol:

[Psychoreo]

Lil bit :)

JE pistons are being cleaned up, new bearings will be ordered this week. Need to drop the block halves off to be cleaned up (I'm lazy and don't really want to spend 8 hrs washing the damn thing.) Heads will be here soon after to be p&p'd with new springs/retainers and potentially cams....... maybe cams.....

[Berge56]

:ohnoes: You spin a bearing mang? Who is doing the machine work?

[Psychoreo]

no spun bearing, this is my back up block. Dissassembly is complete, initial inspection showed that one piston was missing the upper oil ring so good thing I pulled it apart. Also let's me verify what parts are in the block. Some corrections to what I thought before:

JE(not CP as I listed before) pistons
Cosworth bearings(not being reused, will replace with new)
New rings to be ordered
Stock rods are attached to the pistons, considering alternatives
Spare heads are being picked up to to be p&p'd with new valves/springs/retainers
Oil pump has "10" marked on it. Does this mean it's the 10mm pump? Regardless, I'll be ordering another along with the timing belt kit

Things I haven't decided on:
Cams
Turbo

Cams may put me out of my budget but if they're worth it I'll just extend the build.
For the turbo and for this being a daily driver I'm looking for 275-315wtq on efi's dyno. I put down 220 with just the stg 2 bits so I think this goal isn't too out of the reach of my wallet lol

[Berge56]

Gotcha. So the second block is a 2.0 as well?

[yaya]

Is this a 2.0 or a 2.5 block? With your power goals I don't think you should worry about cams. Unless you have a huge turbo that is going to make lots of topend power, then save your money.

[Psychoreo]

Correct. Another 2.0, "bored .020." I put that in quotes because I haven't verified this yet. And no, no plans for a huge turbo, i'd like something that can hit full spool at or around 3300-3500

[Berge56]

Then I def wouldn't bother with cams. It would be a waste of money as yaya said. :)

[Psychoreo]

Then I def wouldn't bother with cams. It would be a waste of money as yaya said. :)

Thanks guy. I'm gonna be calling around tomorrow to find someone that can clean up the block. Some dude named harry has a shop but he's kinda far away.

[Psychoreo]

Cleaned the block a bit, some more needs to be done. Ordering rings and bearings on Monday. In the mean time:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196616_1686371275511_1124528519_31554638_2550979_n .jpg

and swapped the HKS BOV for a Perrin.

[Berge56]

Who are you having do the machine work?

[Psychoreo]

Who are you having do the machine work?


Not positive. A friend of mine knows a guy that runs a machine shop. He'll most likely be setting up my heads. But the heads aren't even here yet, and won be having anything done until I finish putting together the bottom end.

Oh and CALLLLLLVVVIINNNNNN!!!!!!!!! My parts in yet?

[Psychoreo]

Engine block is nice and clean, should be picking up more pieces for it Tuesday or Wednesday.

In the mean time, and since I can't leave well enough alone....

H6 rear brakes are in :)

But so is air..... Anyone have any tricks other than a power bleeder for bleeding rear brakes? I bled them a ton and still have a squishy pedal.

[Berge56]

have to do all four. Start pass rear, then do driver front, driver rear and finally pass front.

[Psychoreo]

have to do all four. Start pass rear, then do driver front, driver rear and finally pass front.


Yea...I was trying to skip that. Didn't have to when I did the fronts.

[Psychoreo]

Whelp... Went around the car bleeding the damn thing 4 times and still have a squishy pedal. :unamused:


Quadsbc offered to let me borrow his power bleeder so I'll have to give that a whirl.

[Psychoreo]

Figured out the issue. Somehow air pockets made it past the bleeder and into the rear calipers so when I went to bleed it, only fluid came out.

Took the caliper off, opened the bleeder, squished the piston back in and voila. Rock hard pedal.

[Psychoreo]

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228209_1782082428230_1124528519_31671080_6763328_n .jpg

This fell off my car :unamused:

[hiprsha666]

Sway bar bracket?

[Psychoreo]

Yup.

And neither of the bolts are there. Ordered another from the dealership. That, Whiteline bushings and rear subframe lockdown kit should be here Monday

[Berge56]

I love have to upgrades. :)

[Psychoreo]

Watertown, CT, United States 05/09/2011 5:50 A.M. Out For Delivery

That was 11hrs ago.......

WTF UPS!!!

[Jim511]

Brown is ****ting on you that is wtf is ups!

[Psychoreo]

But I'm brown. Shouldn't brown love brown?

[Psychoreo]

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229242_1788801236196_1124528519_31681661_3178829_n .jpg

[Jim511]

It looks like the brown has passed!

[CanonShooter]

Locking bolts FTW. Mine have been in for over 50k miles.

[Berge56]

Sweet dude!

[AExiOn]

that yellow means only one thing...



WHITELINE!!!

[Psychoreo]

Damn right whiteline! But alas... I have to wait to install them. The stupid grade .2 bolts that hold the swaybar mounts on in the front are broken and I don't have time to drill them out today.


And forget trying to put in locking bolts with hand tools.... Well, forget trying to put in locking bolts with hand tools on a car with over 200k... Those rear sub frame bolts are the lose...

[Psychoreo]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222612_1788859717658_1124528519_31681776_1771323_n .jpg

[AExiOn]

its your birfday?

[Psychoreo]

Thursday. But my GF had this made and decided to give it to me early :) And it's an oreo cake!

[AExiOn]

awaits the thursday count down

[Psychoreo]

First person to correctly name(specifically) what's changed wins a prize.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230509_1805893143483_1124528519_31699999_462512_n. jpg

And my elbow has nothing to do with it :lol:

[apkarian100]

Steering wheel.

[Psychoreo]

What steering wheel is it?

[apkarian100]

Ver. 8What steering wheel is it?

[Psychoreo]

Ver. 8

Nope

[apkarian100]

2004 STI steering wheel?Nope

[Psychoreo]

2004 STI steering wheel?


Nope

[apkarian100]

:sadpanda:Nope

[Psychoreo]

Ver. 8

This was your closest so far:devil:

[Shiux]

Is your OEM stereo 2tone?

[Psychoreo]

Is your OEM stereo 2tone?

The top half vs the bottom half? Nah it's just a shadow

[yaya]

04 WRX steering wheel w/ 04 STI airbag cover?

[Psychoreo]

04 WRX steering wheel w/ 04 STI airbag cover?

Nope. 04 wrx wheels are momo 4 points, completely different shape. Of all the jdm whores out there you should be able to recognize this one. (Clue, it has been modified to accept cruise control)

[Berge56]

V7 sti steering wheel?

[yaya]

V8 Spec C wheel.

[Psychoreo]

V7 sti steering wheel?


Close but no

[Berge56]

05 sti steering wheel.

[yaya]

05 sti steering wheel.

05 airbag is all black. Like my old one.

[Psychoreo]

05 airbag is all black. Like my old one.

This one's GOING to be black, but this is the before picture.

[yaya]

Nope. 04 wrx wheels are momo 4 points, completely different shape. Of all the jdm whores out there you should be able to recognize this one. (Clue, it has been modified to accept cruise control)

V8 Spec C wheel.

Possibly 05 wheel with 04 center. (can't tell if there is red stitch)

The 05 cruise and 04 are different.

Spec C also does not have cruise...

[Psychoreo]

Possibly 05 wheel with 04 center. (can't tell if there is red stitch)

The 05 cruise and 04 are different.

Spec C also does not have cruise...

Aparently i need to read better seeing as you nailed it like 8 posts ago... jdm spec c wheel modified to use 04 cruise control switch. I'm going to black out the silver outer part since it's a different silver from the hvac/surround.

[Psychoreo]

And on another note, anyone know of a place that sells different rubber grommets?

[Jim511]

I was in Advance Auto looking around and they had some different sizes there, not really sure what size you're looking for but its worth a shot. If not Im sure a hardware store will have them.

[Psychoreo]

I was in Advance Auto looking around and they had some different sizes there, not really sure what size you're looking for but its worth a shot. If not Im sure a hardware store will have them.

Yea I checked there they don't have what I'm looking for. I found a place online that may have what I need. I'm going to take some more measurements and give it a try.

[yaya]

www.mcmaster.com

[Psychoreo]

Believe it or not I didn't see what I needed on mcmaster. They probably have it, I'm just thinking of the wrong name or something...

[Psychoreo]

Put in my black carpet today.

Also put in black STI floor mats I got on ebay about 3 weeks ago. If you're looking for floor mats, do yourself a favor and get OEM. These are showing wear already and they're less than a month old.

Getting things clean for WBM although not trying for any awards (:lol:)

Lets see if I can find me a sedan front end for a good price.... hmmm...

[Psychoreo]

Also finally got around to fixing the infamous squeaky seat belt issue and adjusted my parking brake.

For those of you that don't know, if your seat belt squeaks when you put it on there is a simple fix.

1. Remove the plastic trim covering the seat belt on the B pillar.
2. Remove the top half of the Styrofoam from the back side of this trim.
3. Use a sharp knife/razor blade to cut away the top horizontal molding mark. It runs all the way across and will likely have a ton of "dust" built up on it. This dust is from your seat belt rubbing on it and making that annoying ass squeak.
4. Re-install the trim and enjoy your squeak free seat belts.

[Berge56]

Also finally got around to fixing the infamous squeaky seat belt issue and adjusted my parking brake.

For those of you that don't know, if your seat belt squeaks when you put it on there is a simple fix.

1. Remove the plastic trim covering the seat belt on the B pillar.
2. Remove the top half of the Styrofoam from the back side of this trim.
3. Use a sharp knife/razor blade to cut away the top horizontal molding mark. It runs all the way across and will likely have a ton of "dust" built up on it. This dust is from your seat belt rubbing on it and making that annoying ass squeak.
4. Re-install the trim and enjoy your squeak free seat belts.


Nice. I need to do this.

[Psychoreo]

Get to it. Only takes 10 min.

[Psychoreo]

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/251369_1863895153497_1124528519_31772511_326547_n. jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248977_1863892273425_1124528519_31772501_5135638_n .jpg
I REALLY need to clean up my engine bay.....

[Psychoreo]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i10/BBoyConvulsion/WBM%202011/DSC_0152.jpg

Finally found a WBM pic with my car in it. Mine's the one with both doors open :unamused:

[Psychoreo]

I ordered something.

[yaya]

:munch:

[Berge56]

something ordered.

[Psychoreo]

Well. Actually 3 somethings. That are silver

[worldrallyblue]

This is a really nice car you have put together! :)

How do you like the Cusco front strut tower brace? I just ordered one for my '03

[Psychoreo]

I honestly didn't notice a difference with the brace. I got the front and rear braces stupid cheap and they look nice so I'm ok with it. Pissed me off when it rubbed through my AC line though :unamused:

[worldrallyblue]

My car's suspension is completely stock so i hope i notice some difference haha. Yeah ill have to keep an eye on my AC lines for sure! Like you said though its a nice looking piece so either way i think ill be happy.

[Psychoreo]

My car's suspension is completely stock so i hope i notice some difference haha. Yeah ill have to keep an eye on my AC lines for sure! Like you said though its a nice looking piece so either way i think ill be happy.

Put some foam between the bar and the AC line and you're good to go.

[Psychoreo]

Restored my headlights today.




Here's what I used
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268182_1928376245484_1124528519_31803149_2954086_n .jpg

Steps are simple.
1: Have crummy headlights
ewwwwwwwww.......
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/259825_1928375885475_1124528519_31803146_6215693_n .jpg



2: Tape off everything around the headlight
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/264293_1928377485515_1124528519_31803159_768873_n. jpg



3(Optional): Wetsand the headlight with 1000 grit sand paper. You only need to do this part if your headlights really suck like mine did.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/265114_1928377845524_1124528519_31803161_7093232_n .jpg



4: Wetsand the headlight with 3000 grit sandpaper.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270400_1928378005528_1124528519_31803162_4305982_n .jpg



5: Apply plastic polish to a CLEAN microfiber rag and crack open a can of elbow grease.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268135_1928378245534_1124528519_31803165_2875379_n .jpg



5a: If you're feeling lazy and have one at your disposal, complete step 5 using one of those ball on a drill things.



6: Apply plastic sealant. This part is important. Without this sealant you'll have to repeat the whole process in a month or so. Quit being lazy and do it right the first time.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/260199_1928378685545_1124528519_31803167_4499203_n .jpg


7: Stand back and admire your glory.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263729_1928379045554_1124528519_31803171_2783940_n .jpg





Yes my pictures suck. Don't like it? Don't care. They get the point across :lol:

[yaya]

Well. Actually 3 somethings. That are silver

Pulleys?

[Psychoreo]

Pulleys?

Nope. Bigger than those.

[yaya]

Are said items related to each other?

[Psychoreo]

All items are related to each other. And if you get REALLY technical, it's 5 pieces.

[worldrallyblue]

Put some foam between the bar and the AC line and you're good to go.

I'm hoping it comes with the bracket kit that lowers the AC lines, if not ill definitely put some foam to use.


Those look much better, PlastX owns! I used it on my headlights as well.

[Berge56]

corner splitters, lip spoiler and rear spats?

[yaya]

Sedan front end.

[DHGurs]

Sedan front end.

This makes sense, and would be amazing.

[Psychoreo]

corner splitters, lip spoiler and rear spats?

Already bought Yaya's rear spats.

Sedan front end.

Ding ding ding!!

Now the question becomes weather or not to put JDM corner lights on it or not.

[yaya]

Nice!

Are you talking about the sidemarker lights behind the front wheels? I <3 mine.

[Berge56]

Baller dude!

[Psychoreo]

Nice!

Are you talking about the sidemarker lights behind the front wheels? I <3 mine.

Yes these. I think I want to. Wanna give me a hand?

[yaya]

Sure. There is a template floating around somewhere online too. (At least there used to be...)

[Psychoreo]

I'll see if I can find it when I order the side markers.

[Berge56]

I saw you last week on Rt 20. Car sounded good. When is the new front end going on?

[Psychoreo]

Thanks man.

Front end is on in test fit mode now. The bumper cover needs some loving and I'm waiting on the sedan splash guards.

Teaser
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/251436_1989843422125_1124528519_31886768_5078628_n .jpg

[Psychoreo]

Also, I didn't know the US models had a light weight bumper beam option
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283330_1989675137918_1124528519_31886372_2322352_n .jpg
:unamused:

[mavstang73]

Also, I didn't know the US models had a light weight bumper beam option
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283330_1989675137918_1124528519_31886372_2322352_n .jpg
:unamused:

Oh snap!!! USDM hotness.

Put it on Ebay. Someone over seas will pay good money for it.

[Psychoreo]

That ****'s hitting ebay as soon as I dig out my impact gun :unamused:

[Berge56]

I think I have my stock 04 bumper beam kicking around if you need it.

[Psychoreo]

If you find it and don't want it, let me know.

In the mean time... I found a pedal set that I really want. Someone needs to buy my crap so I can order more parts

[Psychoreo]

Crap pic of new front end.

Not done yet, but it's in place.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267310_1995239477023_1124528519_31895253_2489084_n .jpg

[squeethebee]

Needs more 1" wheel spacers.

ed

[Berge56]

35mm offset is a must.

[Psychoreo]

I'm keeping my eyes open for a set of 17x8 or 17x9 +35/+38's.

Fitting those into the rear is going to be a *****. I'll have to roll at a minimum, and probably pull also.

[squeethebee]

Easiest solution... staggered.

ed

[Psychoreo]

Staggered wheels, Y U NO LET ME ROTATE YOU!!!

[Berge56]

wheel spacers.... problem?

[Psychoreo]

Mayyyyybe....

[AExiOn]

*shows sedan front end on face book*
tard1: whats the difference?


:palm:

[Psychoreo]

*shows sedan front end on face book*
tard1: whats the difference?


:palm:

:lol: that's Mister240whatever :lol: It gave me a giggle.

Next steps are finding a proper lip, the one that's on there is....haggard...

And I may have found my exhaust if everything goes well today :devil:

[Berge56]

subimods has lips.

[Psychoreo]

Not a V limited. I'm going a different route

[Psychoreo]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/283502_1996837116963_1124528519_31897361_3432602_n .jpg

Picked up something else today

[Psychoreo]

17x8 Sparco Drift +48's.....

Thoughts?

[yaya]

Personally not a fan.

[BogeyBones]

I like the front end! I hope ur eventually gonna put rear fenders on that at some point. I know that's my long term goal, but it takes a good amount of bodywork to do the rears.


Nice car man :up:

Sent using Tapatalk on Android.

[Psychoreo]

but it takes a good amount of bodywork to do the rears.


Lots is an understatement :unamused:

Thanks man!

[Kojak77]

17x8 Sparco Drift +48's.....

Thoughts?

MEATBALLS!!

[Psychoreo]

MEATBALLS!!

Ham sandwiches!!

But methinks I'm going to forgo the drifts... Potentially getting some sedan control arms in the near future, and still hunting for a downpipe.

[Berge56]

:ay:

[Psychoreo]

Well the downpipe is here but it's raining and I don't have a garage so the install will have to wait :unamused: Guess I could heat wrap it tomorrow.

Other notes, I picked up a COBB heat shield since I don't have one, and some OEM fog covers. Anyone know of a place that does anodizing in CT? I have some parts I want done.

[Psychoreo]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297178_2067727089168_1124528519_31982759_376064153 _n.jpg

Catless DP Greddy Evo2

[2w0r0x4]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297178_2067727089168_1124528519_31982759_376064153 _n.jpg

Catless DP Greddy Evo2

Nice. Watch that rear bumper! Looks a little close.

[Psychoreo]

It's touching as it sits right now. Some longer hangers will be in soon.

[yaya]

Looks good though. How do you like the sound?

[Psychoreo]

Sounds great outside the car. The super lightweight downpipe I have makes it a tad raspy inside the car though. Not annoying, just noticeable.

[Berge56]

eeewwww rasp. Looks good tho!

[Psychoreo]

After driving around more, "raspy" isn't the most accurate description. At WOT it sounds like a 5gallon tub of whoopass got shotgunned after doing 2 eight balls of coke. I need to get a video on here :devil:

[RCKSTR]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297178_2067727089168_1124528519_31982759_376064153 _n.jpg

Catless DP Greddy Evo2

:fap: that looks purdy!

[yaya]

Yes. We like videos.

[Psychoreo]

NWS audio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhnUgAaea4M

[Psychoreo]

Two terrible audio clips...

Cruising 3/4/5 (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2094187230655&set=vb.1124528519&type=2&permPage=1)

Acceleration (http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2094186150628)

[Psychoreo]

It's amazing what you can trade two Prosport gauges for.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/297401_2149286408100_1124528519_32031851_248014146 _n.jpg

These'll get refinished over the winter. 18x8 et42

[RCKSTR]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh what kind of french fries did you get in trade??

[Psychoreo]

Wendy's :)

[Berge56]

Congrats!! What are you thinking for a finish?

[Psychoreo]

I want to PC them silver, similar to the BBS RK's I had on prior. I'll also seal them after to make cleaning a breeze. These with 245/40's(probably) should be awesome. Well, after I roll the hell out of the rear lol.

[Berge56]

haha yea you will have to roll and pull the rear me thinks. :berge:

[Psychoreo]

Just a lil bit....

What size did Yaya end up with in the rear of that wagon?

[Berge56]

He put on 235/45/17 Bridgestone RE760s.

[Psychoreo]

Hmmm....


Perhaps I should test fit these wheels and do some measurements first...

[Berge56]

I am running 18x8 rims with 235/40 R18's on my sedan. Going to go a tad wider next time I need tires now that my fenders are rolled.

[Shiux]

Im going to copy Berge, because I'm a biter. =]

[Shiux]

oh, and those are JTs old wheels right? are you going to leave the fake Volk sticker?

[Psychoreo]

oh, and those are JTs old wheels right? are you going to leave the fake Volk sticker?

Yes and Nope. I will be removing the Folks sticker on the center cap lol. They say "Volknerr Racing" or something to that effect :rofl:

[Psychoreo]

I am running 18x8 rims with 235/40 R18's on my sedan. Going to go a tad wider next time I need tires now that my fenders are rolled.

Perhaps I should drive by sometime and see how they fit?

[Berge56]

We can do that..... Just let me know and we can work it out.

[yaya]

Yore gonna need a roll.

[Psychoreo]

Indeed.

Mayhaps I could rent yours?

[yaya]

Yessir

[Psychoreo]

Yessir

WIN!

[Psychoreo]

Ordered these Thursday at lunch. They were at my door Friday after work. Thanks Josh!
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/316135_2156819316418_1124528519_32033602_78652784_ n.jpg

Now if the friggin rain would let up so I can change them.... Not having a garage sucks.

[acousticwrx11]

Ordered these Thursday at lunch. They were at my door Friday after work. Thanks Josh!
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/316135_2156819316418_1124528519_32033602_78652784_ n.jpg

Now if the friggin rain would let up so I can change them.... Not having a garage sucks.

not having a garage does suck. i tried installing my CAI in 30 mph wind gusts. cold as anything and the paper kept blowing away. car's looking bro. keep up the good work.

[Psychoreo]

Ordered up my wheel bearing bits earlier...

Wish me luck...

[Berge56]

Good luck!

[Psychoreo]

Rockauto.com

Wheel bearing + replacement hub ordered 1/19/12

Confirmation email 1/19/12

Delivered 1/24/12

Subarugenuineparts.com

Axle nut, snap ring, hub seals Ordered 1/19/12

Order is "processing" email 1/24/12

Get worried and send reply 1/28/12

Order has been completed email 1/30/12 (no reply from other email)

Estimated delivery date 2/6/12



I just want to fix my damn wheel bearing :unamused: