My 04 FXT

[bratman18]

Power: STi Stage 2

Cobb AP V2
2004 STi ECU
VF-39 turbo
JDM Ver8 STi TMIC w/ splitter
Go Fast Bits Response BOV/BPV
GTSPEC header and up-pipe
Perrin catted Down pipe
Vibrant Cat-Back
Injen cold air intake
Kartboy lightweight crank pulley
Walbro 255 lph fuel pump
Forge UNOS MBC
Optima Red Top battery
Paranoid Fabrications grounding kit
Kakumei radiator shroud
Subtle Solutions turbo heat shield and chimney
STi tranny mount
Group-N motor mounts
Group N pitch stop
Torque Solutions driveshaft bushings
04 STi 6 speed transmission
04 STi R180 rear diff
Exedy Stage 1 clutch kit
DCCDPro Universal controller

Suspension/Brakes:

KYB 06 WRX struts
04 STi Brembo brakes front and rear
04 STi rear hubs
Forester Auto driveshaft
Kartboy front sway bar endlinks
Kartboy rear sway bar endlinks
STi lateral links
STi springs
Paranoid Fabrications Saggy Butt spacers
Cobb 25mm STi rear sway bar w Energy suspension bushings
Kartboy "race" rear diff outrigger bushings
Heavy duty STi rear sway bar mounts
18x8.5 Rota Grids
17x8 O.Z. Racing Crono HT winter wheels
ebay rear strut bar
SS brake lines F&R
Driveshaft bushings

Exterior/Interior:

04 WRX front seats
JDM STi hood scoop
Importology front lip
hood struts
CF Alt. belt cover
Custom front grille w/ STi badge
Hella Supertones
STi front plate delete
Rally Armor mud flaps
Subimods Bi Xenon HID's
Maddad Clarity Ultra boost gauge
Kartboy short throw shifter
Kartboy shift knob
Kartboy red exhaust hangers
Kartboy battery tie down
Infinity Basslink Sub/amp
Red LED gauge cluster lighting
Auto dimming/compass rear view mirror

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1384.snc4/163675_101331299941033_100001924897445_12025_77983 3_n.jpg

[apkarian100]

I like the grill man.

[Bu11dogg2]

Nice!! what are your future plans?

[bratman18]

I want to go stage 2, I just need a dp and to find some maps for an opensource tune.
I also want some different wheels, and probably throw on some WRX struts to lower it a bit.

[Bu11dogg2]

Nice!

subarudes sits nice onteh STi springs/wrx struts :)

[bratman18]

Yes it does, I drool every time I see it!!

[Bu11dogg2]

A set shouldn't be too hard to find :)

[bratman18]

I got a set of struts lined up right now, and I have a set of WRX springs and top hats sitting in my shed!!

[Oscar_Meyer]

that is purdeee....

[bratman18]

that is purdeee....
Why thank you!!:D

[Oscar_Meyer]

Why thank you!!:D

it is amazing how much Subaru DNA is shared between owners here...
I have Ur old RS, U have Subarude's Forester, I have some of his rims and struts, he has some of my stuff.. All we need to get U the STi emblems off of my car to make this complete...


who has some parts we can share?

[bratman18]

it is amazing how much Subaru DNA is shared between owners here...
I have Ur old RS, U have Subarude's Forester, I have some of his rims and struts, he has some of my stuff.. All we need to get U the STi emblems off of my car to make this complete...


who has some parts we can share?
:DYeah it's great!! At least everything is staying "in the family" And we all still get to see and hear about our old stuff!!

[bratman18]

http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif Pics of the new ride height
http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=88&pictureid=696

http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=88&pictureid=691

http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=88&pictureid=692

http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=88&pictureid=694

http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=88&pictureid=690

[PSI ADDICT]

thats great man i agree new whells and suspension will sharpen its stance up some love the sti in the grill also:)

[bratman18]

Yeah the new suspension is great. Gabe helped me a lot on this!! It's WRX struts with STi springs. And yes, a soon as I get some extra dough, I have a set of wheels set aside for me:D

[bratman18]

If you notice.....I also put a set of Subaru OEM mudflaps on.

[subarude]

nice set-up where did you come up with that :D

[bratman18]

:DI wonder:rolleyes: Thanks again Gabe for all the help!!!! Couldn't have done it without ya, and the progress certainly wouldn't have been this fast:)

[bigd_wright]

wow that made a world of difference with the new struts and springs looks awesome. :up: keep up the good work!!

[bratman18]

Thanks!!

[05Rex]

thats one sick fxt!

[bratman18]

Here are a couple pics from a group drive on the Kancamangus I went on a couple weeks ago. I also just got a Cobb Accessport and went stage 1. Just need a down pipe and then I'll go stage 2!!
http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=88&pictureid=773
http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=88&pictureid=772

[BG @ BrenTuning]

looks great that low, i love my fxt

[Seraphinwolf]

A set shouldn't be too hard to find :)
You'd be surprised...:( I"m wondering where a set will put my OBS once they come in with the hubs and stuff.

[Seraphinwolf]

Looks sick BTW. I think I'd rather have an 04 FXTi over a 04-07STi sometimes... I"ll stick with building my OBS instead though.

[bratman18]

So, more thanks to Gabe. I am now stage 2. He had a down pipe for sale and now it's on my FXT!!! Man it cranks. It makes a lot more noise now too, but it's good noise!!! I love it. Can't wait for the next upgrade!!

[mdungelman]

So what are you using for engine management?

[bratman18]

So what are you using for engine management?
Cobb Accessport V2

[mdungelman]

Its a sweet ride dude. I guess we're all lucky to have Gabe around. :)

[bratman18]

Its a sweet ride dude. I guess we're all lucky to have Gabe around. :)
Thanks, it's getting there!! And yes, Gabe has been a huge help!!!

[bratman18]

On to the next mod!! It's in the mail so hopefully sometime within the next couple weeks I'll have everything and it will get installed! I'll post pics

[Jaketips42]

I love FXTs! You should get the "sports" package taillights with the black housings. I just hate chrome is all.

[bratman18]

I love FXTs! You should get the "sports" package taillights with the black housings. I just hate chrome is all.
Yeah I was considering doing something with the tail lights, maybe some tint, I dunno. Too much to do still!!

[javasti2004]

looks good nice job

[bratman18]

looks good nice job
Thanks!!

[bratman18]

So the newest mod is finally installed, again with the help of Gabe. Here are some pics of my new STi intercooler!!
http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=88&pictureid=853

http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=88&pictureid=854

http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=88&pictureid=855

[bratman18]

Been a while, and haven't done too much. But I did debadge the rear hatch, added a longer intercooler elbow, Maddad Clarity Ultra boost gauge, and I now have an Invidia 1 piece Header/up-pipe on it's way. Still can't wait till spring to get my wheels, and hopefully bigger turbo!!

[RCKSTR]

what wheels are you looking at getting??

[bratman18]

what wheels are you looking at getting??
I have a set all lined up and waiting for me. They are 08 FSTi wheels. :D

[Joe]

I have a set all lined up and waiting for me. They are Joe's OZ wheels. :D

fixed that for you. :lol:

Forester looks good!

[bratman18]

fixed that for you. :lol:

Forester looks good!
:lol:If I get the extra money or you wanna trade I will definitely get them!! But I had those lined up already!!

[Joe]

:lol:If I get the extra money or you wanna trade I will definitely get them!! But I had those lined up already!!

fair enough. I have too much stuff though, I am trying to get my stock down.:lol:

[bratman18]

fair enough. I have too much stuff though, I am trying to get my stock down.:lol:
I hear ya!!! I wish my Brat would sell!!! But right now it's probably burried in a snow bank at my parents house!:lol: But it would also be nice if my mountain bike sold!!! I would probably hand you the money from that!!:D

[abenson100]

I hear ya!!! I wish my Brat would sell!!! But right now it's probably burried in a snow bank at my parents house!:lol: But it would also be nice if my mountain bike sold!!! I would probably hand you the money from that!!:D
shouldnt that brat have no problem driving its self out of a snow bank.

[bratman18]

shouldnt that brat have no problem driving its self out of a snow bank.
You're right it shouldn't!!! It has actually driven through a few of them!!

[abenson100]

if i had room for another car i would buy it. i tried to talk my dad into it.

[bratman18]

if i had room for another car i would buy it. i tried to talk my dad into it.
I really want someone on here to end up with it!! So that I'll still see and hear about it, and I'll know it will get used but appreciated at the same time!!

[subarude]

:devil:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t98/junkyardgabe/_5050848.jpg

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[Joe]

I see what you did there...... :lol:

[bratman18]

Thanks again Gabe!!!

[etaks99rs]

I love those wheels! Lookin good man! :up:

[bratman18]

Thanks!! Yeah I like the wheels too. They definitely help the look a lot!!

[Bu11dogg2]

Wheels look real good!

[bratman18]

Thank you!!

[itsmy04wrx]

+1 The wheels look great!

[Kylar]

Sick Fozzy!!!

I always wanted to get a Forrester or Baja and lift it with some nice big aggressive tires for a winter/off road monster

[bratman18]

Thanks guys!!
Yeah I already have the lifted Subaru covered 3 times over currently, this is the street car!!

[bratman18]

Now have red Rally Armor UR flaps, red lug nuts, and a Forge UNOS MBC. I was a little nervous about the red flaps, but they actually look good, and I got a great price on the too brand new!! I'll have to wait till I go to Gabes again before I get any pics up!! Haha

[bratman18]

Finally have the VF39 all working properly with the help of a Perrin catted down pipe!! Goes great now!!!

[bratman18]

Added a Walbro 255 LPH fuel pump, and Subimods bi xenon HID's!!!

[bratman18]

So I figured I'd put up a mod list since I really don't have one made up.

Power: STi Stage 2

Cobb AP V2
VF-39 turbo
STi TMIC w/ splitter
Header/up-pipe
Perrin catted Down pipe
Vibrant Cat-Back
Injen cold air intake
Walbro 255 lph fuel pump
Forge UNOS MBC
Optima Red Top battery
STi tranny mount
Group-N motor mounts

Suspension/Brakes:

06 WRX struts
STi springs
Kartboy front and rear sway bar endlinks
COBB 25mm STi rear sway bar w/Energy suspension bushings
Heavy duty STi sway bar mounts
ebay rear strut bar
06-07 WRX 4pot, 2pot brakes
slotted rotors
SS brake lines F&R
08 FSXT 17" wheels

Exterior/Interior:

STi hood scoop
CF Alt. belt cover
SPT turbo heat shield
hood struts
Custom front grille w/ STi badge
STi plate front plate delete
Rally Armor mud flaps
Subimods Bi Xenon HID's
Maddad Clarity Ultra boost gauge
Kartboy short shifter
Kartboy shift knob
Kartboy red exhaust hangers

[bratman18]

So here are a couple pics now that I can upload pics again!
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=147&pictureid=1707http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=147&pictureid=1708

[bratman18]

My Forester is now STi stage 2!! I picked up an STi ECU for a decent price and plugged it in today and flashed it to Stage 2 STi. Goes great and pulls even harder!!

[bratman18]

A couple new pics with a new set of wheels. These will most likely end up being my winter wheels, and will get repainted.
http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3079&d=1271890290http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3082&d=1271890290
And a couple underhood shots
http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3081&d=1271890290
And a couple of the other car
http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3075&d=1271890290http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3076&d=1271890290http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3083&d=1271890290http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3078&d=1271890290

[bratman18]

Added a set of Kartboy front sway bar endlinks last weekend.Definitely stiffened her up some!!

[bratman18]

Been a while so I figured I'd update a bit. I have added a header/up-pipe combo, a COBB 25mm rear sway bar, and recently a set of hood struts from importimage. I also have my winter wheels/tires on. Today I will actually be picking up a set of 4pot/2pot brakes with the adapter for the rear!! Looking forward to getting those on!! I gotta try to get some pics!!

[Bu11dogg2]

Nice!! Good brakes make all the difference :)

This is a solid all around build!!

[Berge56]

you will love the 4 pot/2pot brake setup!

[bratman18]

Mikeymeyagi fixed my flex pipe today, so no more exhaust leak, and it runs and drives so much better!!! And I also installed my new brakes!! What a difference. It stops so well now!!!! Thanks again to Mikey!!

[bratman18]

Just got a deal on group N motor mounts, so those will be going on soon!!

[bratman18]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1384.snc4/163675_101331299941033_100001924897445_12025_77983 3_n.jpg
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[serioussubaru]

looks freaken amazing 9/10*




*wheels are ok but I am sure there is some out there that would totally set the car over the top

[bratman18]

Well those are just crappy winter wheels, I have Enkei STi wheels for summer

[serioussubaru]

Well those are just crappy winter wheels, I have Enkei STi wheels for summer

I was only rating the current set up, but I do think the STI wheels really set it off.

[bratman18]

Thanks!!

[CanonShooter]

Lookin' good!

[bratman18]

Lookin' good!

Thank you!!!

[02wrxman]

nice xt and future mods you going to do ?

[g20sleeperjdm]

it's pretty amazing how similar our fozzy's are.. i'll try to get pics up soon.. our mods are pretty close too

i really wanna figure out how to do my grill now, yours looks amazing

[bratman18]

nice xt and future mods you going to do ?

Thanks. The next things will be body stuff, new hood, fenders, and some sort of front lip. And very far of distant future when money allows will be a built short block with maybe a bigger turbo, and a 6 spd swap

[bratman18]

it's pretty amazing how similar our fozzy's are.. i'll try to get pics up soon.. our mods are pretty close too

i really wanna figure out how to do my grill now, yours looks amazing

Yeah I'd love to see some pics!! And ain't they fun!?!?!

[bratman18]

rear SS brake lines on the way to match the fronts

[Boosted SUV]

Yeah I'd love to see some pics!! And ain't they fun!?!?!

They are.... sometimes..

Nice Fozz!

[bratman18]

When the weather warms up a bit, I'll be installing the motor mounts and rear SS brake lines. I did install a new head unit yesterday. Nothing special, but Much better!!

[bratman18]

They are.... sometimes..

Nice Fozz!

Thanks man!!

[Boosted SUV]

When the weather warms up a bit, I'll be installing the motor mounts and rear SS brake lines. I did install a new head unit yesterday. Nothing special, but Much better!!

I just did Group N pitch and tranni mount very happy so far, I also just put a head unit on hold at my buddies shop. What did you get?

I'm getting this.. its the old model I believe, so he is making space for the new stuff. I couldn't turn it down at $350.

http://www.gooddeals18.com/product/DDX712/KENWOOD-DDX712-Mobile-Video-AMFMDVDCD-LCD-Touchscreen.html?meta=GBASE&metacpg=DDX712

[bratman18]

I already have an STi tranny mount, and will be doing the pitch mount when I do the motor mounts, so she should be pretty tight!! I just used a single din head unit that I had with USB, and a cubby underneath. Nothing great, but a lot better than it was!! That one you're getting is nice!!!

[bratman18]

I also now have a BNIB Exedy stage 1 clutch kit. Mine is doing fine right now, but I know it can only take so much of the extra power for so long, and I got a good deal on this new one. And there will also be new wheels going on in the spring which will very soon be in my possession!!!

[bratman18]

Added a rear strut bar today. I have an Importolgy front lip on the way. New 25mm rear sway bar bushings waiting to be put in along with the motor mounts and rear SS lines.

[apkarian100]

You should come over to Chris's house during my spring break when I install my clutch. It will give you an idea on the ins and outs of the process.

If you have already done a clutch on a turboed car, you should still come over anyways, to help me on my first time. :)I also now have a BNIB Exedy stage 1 clutch kit. Mine is doing fine right now, but I know it can only take so much of the extra power for so long, and I got a good deal on this new one.

[bratman18]

I have helped with a turbo clutch before and have done plenty of others. I definitely plan on coming by when you're having it done

[apkarian100]

Woo! :)

The goal is for me to come up March 11, spend the whole day Saturday doing it. I definitely plan on coming by when you're having it done

[bratman18]

Nice. I should be able to lend a hand. You should do projectors in my lights while you're up!!!!............ I wish I could afford it!

[apkarian100]

Dude, I would. I told Chris I could help him paint his JDM headlight projector housings, if he wanted, while I'm up there. While JDM projectors are nice, having them blacked out would be awesomely awesome.Nice. I should be able to lend a hand. You should do projectors in my lights while you're up!!!!............ I wish I could afford it!

[bratman18]

Yeah those would look nice!!! I dunno, pm again on what you think you could do it for, bottom dollar. It would be a good opportunity while you were up here.

[apkarian100]

I talk to him all the time about things. He'll let me know eventually if he wants to do it or not.Yeah those would look nice!!! I dunno, pm again on what you think you could do it for, bottom dollar. It would be a good opportunity while you were up here.

[bratman18]

I think he should. They would look nice. But definitely pm me again on projectors for my Forester

[bratman18]

So I put me new wheels on the other day, of course now it's going to snow tomorrow haha, oh well, I guess I just won't drive it. Had to do a little rolling in the rear to stop the rubbing, but they look great.
Also installed my new/used Infinity Basslink. It's almost completely wired up. Had to take off the intercooler to run the power wire, so I put my new Group N pitch stop in. Also had a friend install some red LED's in my gauge cluster, it looks awesome!! Oh and put on my Kartboy battery tie down.

[02wrxman]

any pics of the wheels and led?

[bratman18]

I will soon

[bratman18]

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/101_2855.jpg?t=1300665524
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/101_2854.jpg?t=1300665524
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/101_2856.jpg?t=1300665524

[bratman18]

Not a great pic, but here are the LED's
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/101_2861.jpg?t=1300666415
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/101_2860.jpg?t=1300666478

[Berge56]

Well done dude!

[02wrxman]

very nice i like how it sits with the wheels

[bratman18]

Thanks guys!!

[bratman18]

Finished wiring the Basslink, definitely some bump to the music now!!

[1982gl4]

Wow, first time I have really seen a large pic of your car. It looks amazing! Very nice work. Those wheels look awesome too!!

[MikeyMeyagi]

that looks good jason! are you keeping those tires or dropping to a lower profile one?

[bratman18]

Thanks guys!! Yeah when I need new tires, I will be dropping to a lower profile definitely!!

[Bu11dogg2]

I love it :wub:

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/101_2854.jpg?t=1300665524

[jjdear13]

I love this FXT! did those letters come off the hatch trim with no problem?

[bratman18]

Thanks!! Yeah they came off pretty easy. I used fishing lines to get them off, and then some cleaner to get the adhesive off.

[bratman18]

Well I finally have a 6 spd on the way!! Same people that Berge and possibly JWebstah got theirs from. Can't wait to get it!!

[bratman18]

Shipped out today!!

[Bu11dogg2]

Nice!

[02wrxman]

veryu nice wish i had one

[bratman18]

veryu nice wish i had one

Haha, well I can barely afford it, but really think it's worth having it so I never have to worry about my tranny blowing!! But I definitely can't wait to get it installed!! And my stock 5 speed and rear diff is already called for!!

[02wrxman]

i see i could get one if i wanted to put my mind to it but i would rather pay my car off so i know it mine and not the banks then i would do a six speed swap to it

[Nick D]

LOVE IT!

[bratman18]

Thanks!! Transmission should be here Friday

[Berge56]

:squee:

Is it coming with shift linkage?

[bratman18]

Yes it is!!! I am getting tranny w/mounts, clutch fork, harness, shifter assembly, and DCCD switches

[bratman18]

So it was delayed because of the weather but it is in Maine!! I will be talking with the shipping company tomorrow to arrange a time to drop it off on Tuesday!!

[MikeyMeyagi]

going to your place or mine?

[bratman18]

Mine, they said they would ship to residential so I figured why not, so it's not in your way.

[MikeyMeyagi]

i am ok with that lol

[bratman18]

Haha I figured. I know how quickly a garage can get cluttered!! It will be down there at some point though!! I can't wait!!

[Berge56]

:spin:

[bratman18]

It came today. Even came with a Kartboy short shifter, and the clutch slave cylinder and everything attached as well!!
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/04051195102800.jpg?t=1302027872

[Bu11dogg2]

pretty :wub:

[Berge56]

Lucky! congrats.

[bratman18]

Thanks guys!!

[Berge56]

So what are you doing for a rear diff setup?

[bratman18]

VLSD out of a 91 Legacy turbo. Just have to remove the stub shafts, and slide mine in!!

[Kati]

WOW! You've certainly come a long way!

[bratman18]

Got a 6 speed Kartboy shift knob because the tranny didn't come with a knob. Also got an 05 STi oil pan for cheap, to replace the very rusty one on the car. So whenever I get around to doing the motor mounts, I'll do the oil pan at the same time.

[bratman18]

Anyone know what steering rack bushings I would use for my Forester? I can't really get a definite answer

[Berge56]

I used whiteline, as for which ones, you could contact subimods as I am sure they would know.

[bratman18]

Yeah I'm not real picky on the brand, just haven't been able to figure out what will fit. I'll ask. Thanks!!

[Bu11dogg2]

get it in yet?

[Joe]

get it in yet?


:jess:






thats what she said :hide:




:lol:

[Berge56]

yes i did. :munch:

[bratman18]

Yes actually last night I did!!! But no the transmission is not installed yet lol. I am waiting for MikeyMeyagi to get some time to fit me in!!!

[bratman18]

Still waiting on the install date but it sounds like this week sometime!!! Can't wait! But I installed my new Energy 25mm rear sway bar bushings today. At least something is getting done!

[bratman18]

Dropped the car off last night, should be able to pick it up Friday!! Looking forward to it!

[bratman18]

Looking like I'll have it back tomorrow, with the 6 speed installed!!

[bratman18]

It's done!! Picking it up tonight

[Berge56]

:spin:

[bratman18]

Got home a little while ago, it goes awesome! Totally different machine now. It will definitely take a while to get used to, between the new clutch and the really close gears!! But it's great, MikeyMeyagi did a great job with it!!

[Berge56]

Sweet mang! You going to get retuned? The load points are completely different now.

[bratman18]

Very true, but I am already running an STi ECU, so it is factory tuned. I will eventually get it protuned, but just not yet.

[bratman18]

Here is a pic of my new 6 spd shifter and black center console. I also just ordered the DCCDPro. I'm just hoping it's not too bad to hook up
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/176.jpg?t=1304183145

[jwebsta32]

No pic

[bratman18]

Should be better now

[Berge56]

Awesome!

[bratman18]

Yup, goes good. I can't wait till the clutch breaks in!!! It chatters quite a bit right now.

I also ordered the DCCDPro yesterday!!

[1982gl4]

Lookes awesome I like that shift knob a lot too!

[bratman18]

Thanks! I had one on my 5 spd and liked it, so I got the 6 spd version,

[bratman18]

DCCDPro has shipped. Should have it by mid next week. Hopefully will have it wired up soon after that, as long as I can figure it out! I know a few of you guys have doe the install, how bad was it? Any tricks I should know about? The biggest concern I have is wiring it into the drive by wire set up. I have no clue where it goes.

[bratman18]

So my biggest question as of now is, where did you guys hook into the TPS? Like what color wire etc.?

[Bu11dogg2]

I had Axis help me.

The hardest part is identifying the right wire on the ECU.

http://dccdpro.com/main/wp-content/downloads/DCCDPro%20UNI.pdf

• Red = 12v positive (switched power) ***Note: Do not connect to “always on” power*** • Green = 0v negative (ground) • Black = DCCD “B128 pin 1 (Black wire in tranny harness to dccd)” • White = DCCD “B128 pin 4 (Green wire in tranny harness to dccd)”
• Brown = Ebrake cutout wire (ground this to stop DCCD activity) • Blue = TPS: (Download appropriate Subaru ECM Schematic from website)
Cable throttle = “B135 pin B7” Drive by wire <2006MY = “B136 pin B18” Drive by wire 2006MY+ = “B134 pin B18”

[bratman18]

Yeah I have the instrustions. So that is hooked into the ECU directly? Not the TPS itself? I guess that's where I am a little confused. Thanks for the response!!

[Bu11dogg2]

maybe Axis will chime in :lol:

I nominated for you ROTM :)

[bratman18]

Wow sweet!! Thanks!!

Maybe I will send Axis a PM and see if he remembers anything!

[bratman18]

Randy, do you by chance still have any of the Factory Subaru schematics? I talked to Dan and he said that he remembers a wire going to the ECU for the TPS, but doesn't remember which one or where.

[jwebsta32]

Randy has drive by cable soooo his was different. And as for factory schematic you can get them off the dccd site. If your having trouble finding it pm me.

[bratman18]

Ahh, ok that would make it quite different! I will take a look and see if I can find the schematic on the web site, and if I can't, then I'll let you know. Thanks!!

[jwebsta32]

http://dccdpro.com/main/wp-content/downloads/TPS%20dbw.pdf

wiring for electronic throttle.

[bratman18]

Yup, I did find that. Did you do yours?

[bratman18]

New Ver8 STi intercooler installed. Was and is a very tight fit, but I had the A/C lines wrapped with rubber anyway, so it should be all good. I had to bend the I/C mounts a bit to bolt it down as well.
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/065.jpg?t=1304722262

[Berge56]

Hell yea! :RCKSTR:

[jwebsta32]

Yup, I did find that. Did you do yours?


ahhh.....no.

[bratman18]

Lol, I don't blame you!!! I have a friend that is REALLY good with this kind of stuff, but I just figure the more info I can collect, the better.

[bratman18]

DCCDPro has arrived!

[Berge56]

:yaya:

[bratman18]

I'm still scared about hooking it up!

[yaya]

Depending on the version, it's not that bad. Only a couple wires to hook up, and the two from the 6MT can be swapped and it won't matter (they are both green).

[bratman18]

It's the universal one, and I plan on using the factory DCCD switches. I have studied the wiring instructions etc, but am not good with wiring!! The biggest one I still need to figure out is the wire that goes to the drive by wire. I guess it actually goes to the ECU. I have a friend that's going to help me, and he is really good with wiring, so I'm kind of depending on him!! Lol. And from what I have seen, the 2 wires that come from the tranny for the DCCD are 2 different colors. But the instructions are pretty good explaining what gets hooked up as far as that goes!! I'm hoping for the best!

[Bu11dogg2]

Good luck man!

I've used mine maybe a handfull of times :lol:

Most of the time it just sits in Auto :lol:

[jwebsta32]

Same. Only use it in snows

[bratman18]

Yeah and I'm sure that mine will be the same!! I just don't want to be running most of the power to the rear like I am now.

[bratman18]

DCCDPro is all installed and working!! The only issue is the LED on the auto/man switch doesn't work.

[CanonShooter]

Must see at next meet!

[bratman18]

I will hopefully be able to make it to a meet someday!!!

I got the LED issue fixed on the auto/man switch. I emailed Jeff at DCCDPro and he quickly replied. There is a switch inside the main control unit. You have to take the top off, and change the switch over to another setting, and just like that it's fixed!! So everything is working properly now!! +100 to Jeff Reid at DCCDPro, he is great to deal with and definitely cares about the products he puts out!!

[Bu11dogg2]

DCCDPro is all installed and working!! The only issue is the LED on the auto/man switch doesn't work.

FYI, in one of the two modes (can't remember which, probably auto) it's not lit up until the car starts moving.

[bratman18]

Yeah, that's auto. It definitely wasn't working before, but he explained it was because it was set up for the controls that are included with the controller, not the factory controls. It's all good now!!

[jwebsta32]

Yay. Don't have it in manual and full lock and try to turn in parking lot.......

[bratman18]

Lol, yeah that was one way we tested it actually. Just like a truck in 4WD

[Bu11dogg2]

wait till you throw some snows on, switch to full lock and drive through some snow :)

[bratman18]

Nice, I can't wait!

[Berge56]

Congrats mang!

[bratman18]

Congrats mang!

Thanks!!
Now I just have to figure out some weird clunk that I am getting when I shift sometimes, or when I stomp on it. I never had it before. I'm not sure if something is loose, or if it's just a bad bushing or something. I had to give my ramps back to my ex, and have no way to get the thing high enough to check it out.

[Bu11dogg2]

coming from the rear?

[bratman18]

Seems likes towards the passenger side rear, but hard to tell exactly where

[Bu11dogg2]

might be the same rear end clunk that WRX's suffer from

[bratman18]

And what's that? And why would it have happened right after the 6 speed swap?

[Bu11dogg2]

What rear diff and what year sti transmission?

[bratman18]

It's an 04 STi tranny, and an R160 91 Legacy turbo VLSD rear diff.

[Bu11dogg2]

most of the time the clunk in the rear is caused by the soft rear dif bushings.

Did you change your clutch out?

this should solve your issue

http://www.turninconcepts.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_9_11_260_264_1195&products_id=166

[bratman18]

It actually does sound a little like it's coming from the passenger side outrigger area, so it could very well be it. When I get a chance to get it up in the air, I will take a look at it. Thanks for the link Randy!

[bratman18]

But it does say that the diff bushings won't work for Foresters

[Bu11dogg2]

I would think that someone makes them for the forester

[bratman18]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. But have also read that you have to take out the rear crossmember to put new bushings in this style. It's the same as older Imprezas and Legacy's

[bratman18]

Just ordered these.......http://turninconcepts.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_23_25&products_id=23
Hopefully that solves some of the issue!!

[Bu11dogg2]

Do a write up when you install them with pictures?

[bratman18]

Yeah I can definitely do that.

[bratman18]

So yesterday I noticed my exhaust getting quite loud from the front. I crawled under it enough to find a big crack on the collector of my cheap ebay headers. So I picked up a very nice upgrade! GT-Spec headers, with the matching up-pipe. There are the nice strong ones with the 3 bolt up-pipe flange. So those will be going on tomorrow!!

[CanonShooter]

That is the challenge with headers.

GT Spec equal or unequal?

[bratman18]

Unequal. I gotta keep the rumble!!!

[bratman18]

My box from Turninconcepts came today. So I got my rear outrigger bushings to install now too.

[Berge56]

:squee:

[bratman18]

GTSPEC header, and up-pipe are installed!! Everything went smooth!! Took a while though. I was even able to install it as one piece, didn't have to take the up-pipe off!!

(note to self, remember to put the o2 sensor back in before starting the car next time!)

[Berge56]

congrats! When is the tune?

[bratman18]

When I can swing it! This was an unexpected expense. I should have bought a better header in the first place or I wouldn't be dealing with it!! I would love to get pro tuned this summer, but the OFS COBB tune will have to do for now, as it has the last 1.5 years. I really wish there was someone in Maine that did tuning so I didn't have to drive so far for it.

[bratman18]

Went on a group drive yesterday to Bar Harbor with the local club. Went great until I broke a rear axle LOL. Not really sure why it happened, probably just a bad used axle that was put in, even though it looked fine. Also broke a rear sway bar endlink mount. The part that is on the lateral link. So if all works out right, those will be upgraded. For now, I'll just reweld it.

[Bu11dogg2]

sucks your axle broke :(

You should get tuned sooner than later. Your load points are different with the 6 speed + add all the mods you have it's a recipe for disaster.

[bratman18]

I am tuned for STi stage 2, using an 04 STi ECU, and COBB AP. But yes, I plan on getting a tune as soon as I can!!

[bratman18]

OK!! So I just welded on a grade 8 washer to replace the broken piece of rear endlink mount. Seems very strong, and actually came out A LOT better than I was expecting. Also welded on an exhaust hanger where there was supposed to be one for my down pipe, so that SHOULD NOT hit anymore! My Harbor Freight welder did a pretty decent job today!! I also installed my Kartboy rear outrigger bushings as well, and have pics of the install. I was asked to do a write up on the install, so I will get to that later. I'm going to go take a test drive and hopefully everything I did, holds up!

[bratman18]

So to avoid there being any issued with the DP exhaust hanger, I ordered the correct one from the dealer for the 6 speed. So that will be at my house on Wednesday, and that should work great at keeping my DP where it's supposed to be!

[bratman18]

Today I went to MikeyMeyagi's and put my old FXT transmission crossmember back in and removed the STi one. There is quite a difference in height between the two, and the STi one was causing the driveline to be at a weird angle and cause some crazy vibrations. Much better now!!

[02wrxman]

i hope this does not happen to me when i put mine in but i have my 5mt one that i am going to use.

[bratman18]

Nope, you will be fine. It's just because the Foresters have blocks for the front and rear crossmembers, so the transmission crossmember has to be shaped different to accommodate that. But yours will work fine!

[02wrxman]

then i should be all set with using it with a 6spd mount then. idk know fozzy were that different.

[bratman18]

I actually came home yesterday to find a nice surprise!!! A certain someone gave my car a bath!! And I know this was no easy task! There were weeks of splattered bugs on the front end that did not want to come off, but it's all shiny now!!! Or was until this rain we had this afternoon.
PICS!!
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/016.jpg
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/022.jpg
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/018.jpg
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/020.jpg
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/ForesterXT/017.jpg

[02wrxman]

now thats one sexy fozzy

[bratman18]

now thats one sexy fozzy

Thank you!! It's a work in progress

[1982gl4]

Man that is subaru porn at it's finest. I love our foz even if it a beat old auto with 250k. You have a great car, someday when my brat's done we'll have to get together!

[02wrxman]

Your are welcome. How finding the noise going ?

[bratman18]

Man that is subaru porn at it's finest. I love our foz even if it a beat old auto with 250k. You have a great car, someday when my brat's done we'll have to get together!

Haha thanks!! Yeah it does look pretty good. I would love to see your Brat when it's finished!!!!
Your are welcome. How finding the noise going ?

Haven't figured it out yet. And I'm actually getting pretty frustrated with it.

[bratman18]

Here is a link to the thread about the noise
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20435

[bratman18]

Added a spiffy auto dimming/compass rear view mirror this afternoon!!

[Kati]

LOL you make me fall out of my chair laughing! When updating your threads about your mirror, you've chosen the funniest words!!!

[bratman18]

Installed another Kartboy item. Picked up a brand new Kartboy lightweight crank pulley for cheap!!

[Kati]

your KartBoy sponsorship certificate shall be coming to you in the mail shortly!

[bratman18]

Installed Torque solutions driveshaft bushings tonight. Can definitely feel a difference. Nice cheap upgrade.

[Berge56]

:orly: I should look into these.

[bratman18]

I think there are a few others running them. They seemed to take some slop out of the driveline. ImportImage is where it's at!!

[CanonShooter]

Installed Torque solutions driveshaft bushings tonight. Can definitely feel a difference. Nice cheap upgrade.

This looks like a good mod. Any increase in NVH?

[bratman18]

A little. Hard for me to notice with the vibration issue I am still having though. But I wouldn't say there is much. You still have rubber in the center bearing of the driveshaft, so that should take out most of the NVH.

[bratman18]

Here is the link, but like I said, I got them through ImportImage, along with new one step colder plugs.

http://www.torquesolution.com/Subaru-Sti-Drive-Shaft-Support-Bushings-p/ts-su-dsb.htm

[Berge56]

sweet.

[bratman18]

Seriously considering an R180 and driveshaft shop axles. I broke another axle yesterday and wasn't even getting on it. I found the axles through a vendor for A LOT less than on driveshaftshop.com but it's still gonna hurt if I do it. If I had know I was going to have issues like this, I would have stuck with the 5spd. I went with the 6 spd for strength, but instead, I am dealing with this.

[Bu11dogg2]

^what vendor sell those axles for a lot less?

How are you snapping axles? I make way more power and I haven't :iam:

[bratman18]

^what vendor sell those axles for a lot less?

How are you snapping axles? I make way more power and I haven't :iam:

I can't remember the name of the vendor atm, but I will check and get back, and I have no clue. The axles themselves are not snapping, it's the joints. I know you are making more power, so I don't know. It's really frustrating though.

[Bu11dogg2]

lemme know on that vendor

[Berge56]

weird... Are the axles old?

[bratman18]

They are used, but were in great shape

[Berge56]

still doesn't seem right that they snapped and you weren't pushing them.

[bratman18]

It's the second one. I'm thinking it may be related to that weird noise/vibration I have had ever since the swap.

[Berge56]

maybe the axles were bad? Or the rear diff is moving around way too much!