Phalanx's 2008 STI

[Phalanx]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/lPhaLanXl/08%20Silver%20STI/IMG_0693.jpg

2008 Subaru WRX STI - Spark Silver Metallic
Purchased: November 19, 2009
Mileage: ~16,200
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Current Mileage: ~28,000

Engine/Drivetrain:
- MadDad Essentials 3" Catted Downpipe
- MadDad Essentials 3" Catback Exhaust
- Grimmspeed 3-port Boost Solenoid
- Turbo XS Intake
- OpenSource Tune by BrenTuning

Suspension/Wheels & Tires:
- BC Racing BR Coilovers
- McGuard Lugs
- Summer: Enkei RP03 18x9.5 +38et wrapped in Dunlop Direzza Star Specs 245/40/18
- Winter: OEM Wheels 18x8.5 +55et wrapped in Dunlop Winter Tires 245/40/18

Interior/Gauges/Misc:
- SettingSaver

Exterior:
- Thule Roof Rack
- 35% Tint all around
- BlueBatMobile Red Taillight Overlays
- RallyArmor Mud Flaps
- Flat Black Painted Upper Grille
- V-Limited Style Front Lip
- Tilt-bracket for front plate
- Hella Supertones Horns

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Awaiting Install:
- Whiteline 22mm RSB
- Maddad Boost Gauge
- Whiteline Rear Diff Bushing inserts
- Whiteline rear camber adjustment bushings
- Stoptech Street Performance Pads
- NGK Iridium 1-Step Colder Plugs
- Perrin Shorty Antenna

Future Plans:
- Whiteline 24mm FSB
- Whiteline ALK, Steering Rack bushings
- Whiteline Rear Upper Control Arms
- GTSpec front strut brace
- GTSpec rear strut brace
- GT35R (or similar) with supporting upgrades
- DBA 4000 rotors

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Dyno Sheets (~ 286awhp/312awtq):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/brenwrx/2008stage2comparisonnn.jpg

Video:
Renegade Miata Autocross Event (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2615k1V6UI)

Pics:
Coilover/Lip/Supertones/Grille Instialled - 6/17/2010 (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=290984&postcount=21)

[BG @ BrenTuning]

Love this car!

[Phalanx]

Love this car!
tune is great man... every time i drive it ive got a nice ol' grin on my face.

i'll be back soon for a retune after i get that intake and BCS installed

[OMG.EVO]

Nice numbers with no aftermarket boost control. Can I ask what type of dyno that was on? Judging by mods and power, I'm going to guess Dynojet, but I could be incorrect!

[Phalanx]

Nice numbers with no aftermarket boost control. Can I ask what type of dyno that was on? Judging by mods and power, I'm going to guess Dynojet, but I could be incorrect!
It was actually the road-dyno program that Bren uses. I put very similar numbers down on a mustang dyno with the Cobb 'Stage 2' tune... so the 'peak' numbers should be taken w/ a grain of salt

The key isnt really the peak #s, but more seeing the delta of stock ecu vs brentuned. (+40whp/+70wtq)

[etaks99rs]

SaWeet!

[DHGurs]

Mmmm. Nice GR. :up: It's funny we have almost the exact same numbers, but your peak is at a lower RPM. Must drive awesome.

[Seraphinwolf]

Wait Beverly! I need to go visit my Great Aunt...
:hide:
Beverly is like a second home sometimes. I spent a whole summer down there like 12 years ago. My Great Aunt's house has the highest point in all of Beverly. :)

[Phalanx]

Mmmm. Nice GR. :up: It's funny we have almost the exact same numbers, but your peak is lower. Must drive awesome.
Its drives awesome... bren is awesome at what he does. I was talking with Bren and he was mentioning your build, hence why I have the TurboXS instake and GS BCS waiting to be installed, haha.

Wait Beverly! I need to go visit my Great Aunt...

Beverly is like a second home sometimes. I spent a whole summer down there like 12 years ago. My Great Aunt's house has the highest point in all of Beverly. :)
Yeah... ive only lived up here for about 2yrs. Originally from CT... I like it better in CT

[Psychoreo]

I bought my wagon from a guy in Beverly lol. He lived in this sick barn house. STI looks great and it's good to hear another BrenTuning win!

[lucipha]

Awesome car man, luv it!

[OMG.EVO]

Nice numbers with no aftermarket boost control. Can I ask what type of dyno that was on? Judging by mods and power, I'm going to guess Dynojet, but I could be incorrect!
It was actually the road-dyno program that Bren uses. I put very similar numbers down on a mustang dyno with the Cobb 'Stage 2' tune... so the 'peak' numbers should be taken w/ a grain of salt

The key isnt really the peak #s, but more seeing the delta of stock ecu vs brentuned. (+40whp/+70wtq)


Word. What is his program like? Accelerometers?

[DHGurs]

He uses the Airboy program for his dyno plots.

[RCKSTR]

Great sti man :up:

[Phalanx]

So finally was able to get this thing down the track yesterday. Tons of room for improvement, most notably in my 1st to 2nd shift as I bogged and dropped boost each and every run and it killed me.

I ran, at best, a 13.6 at 101mph with a 1.96 60ft... the car is capable of MUCH better. Just gotta get that guy behind the wheel to get his **** together :unamused:

Big thanks to the guys who gave me tips on launching it before I went up and made a fool of myself.

[jwebsta32]

Nice car...great to meet you the other day

[BG @ BrenTuning]

The airboy plot reads -4hp/-4tq from a local dynapack here. Verified by every subaru transmission and platform so far.

[Phalanx]

someone just sent me this shot of my car from yesterday...

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww118/ddukk/4634374665_7919a16ea2_b.jpg

[itsmy04wrx]

Great looking STI :up:

[Phalanx]

some new pics:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/lPhaLanXl/08%20Silver%20STI/IMG_0579.jpg
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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/lPhaLanXl/08%20Silver%20STI/IMG_0559.jpg

[Phalanx]

So yesterday I was pretty busy...

Installed BC Racing BR Coilovers, Hella Supertones, V-Limited Style front lip, JDM tilt bracket and painted the upper portion of the stock grille flat-black

Pictures below:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/lPhaLanXl/08%20Silver%20STI/IMG_0699.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/lPhaLanXl/08%20Silver%20STI/IMG_0698.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/lPhaLanXl/08%20Silver%20STI/IMG_0696.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/lPhaLanXl/08%20Silver%20STI/IMG_0695.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/lPhaLanXl/08%20Silver%20STI/IMG_0694.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/lPhaLanXl/08%20Silver%20STI/IMG_0693.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/lPhaLanXl/08%20Silver%20STI/IMG_0690.jpg

[jwebsta32]

:good:Very nice

[Joe]

Nice!!!! car looks awesome on the coilovers.

[Phalanx]

Thanks guys :D

[Berge56]

Looks great meng! I too have BC CR coilovers and they are awesome. How do you like em'?

[Phalanx]

Looks great meng! I too have BC CR coilovers and they are awesome. How do you like em'?

Im loving them so far... but theyre actually a little too low right now. I cant get into my driveway :lol:

So, Im going to raise them up soon and get a corner-balancing and I should be all set.

Right now Im laying around with the soft/hard adjustments to see where Im going to want them at for daily driving.