2009 NES Ride of the Year: gling

[Bu11dogg2]

Congrats gling!!!!

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Powertrain


JDM Version 8 STI longblock
TurboXS FMIC w/ custom reversed piping (partially media blasted :lol:)
HKS SSQV BOV (media blasted)
Rotated Garrett GT3076 0.63 A/R turbo
Perrin rotated cat-less downpipe
TiAL 44mm EWG
Custom 3" cold air intake
Perrin "Big MAF"
HKS Carbon-Ti catback
Walbro 255 lph fuel pump
Modded and flow-tested 860 cc WRX injectors
GM boost control solenoid
NGK One-Step-Colder iridium spark plugs
Modified Greddy oil catch can
Deka ETX14 lightweight battery


Drivetrain


STI six-speed full drivetrain swap with JDM gear ratios and upgraded 4th through 6th gear carbon baulk rings
STI close-ratio steering rack
STI Spec-C aluminum control arms modified for extra caster
STI Group N engine and transmission mounts (transmission mount custom reinforced/hardened)
TIC transmission crossmember bushings
Spiider/DCCDPro Deluxe DCCD controller
Kartboy rear crossmember bushings
Kartboy exhaust hangers
Kartboy front and rear shifter-linkage bushings
Kartboy short-shifter
TiC shift lever pivot bushings
Unknown brand polyurethane steering-rack bushings
Hotchkiss 25 mm FSB
Hotchkiss aluminum front endlinks
Perrin adjustable 22 mm RSB
Perrin rear aluminum endlinks
Perrin reinforced RSB mounts
GT Spec rear differential mount w/ hardened bushings
Whiteline rear-subframe locking bolts/kit
TEIN Flex coilovers with EDFC, front camber plates, and pillowball tophats
SPC adjustable rear lateral links with solid STI Group N bushings
STI “Pink” trailing arms with solid pillowball bushings
STI titanium front strut bar
STI "Pink" aluminum rear strut bar
GT Spec 3-piece underchassis brace
GT Spec fender braces
STI Brembo calipers with Axxis Ultimate pads
Goodrich stainless steel brake lines
Exedy Stage 1 organic clutch
ACT Streetlite flywheel


Exterior


STI fog-light covers
Prodrive lip
Home Depot front lip extension
EDM projector headlights with 50 W, 6000 K HID low-beams and PIAA Intense White high-beams
Replica carbon fiber STI sidemarkers
Hella Supertone horns
JDM V7 STI hood scoop
JDM V7 STI front grill
Prodrive 18” Crystal Silver P1 rims
OEM Impreza RS rear mudguards


Interior


JDM V8 STI gauge cluster
JDM V6 STI Momo steering wheel
AEM EUGO WB gauge
Prosport 60 mm boost, oil pressure, and EGT gauges housed in a Defi center console pod
Blitz turbo timer
Intake temperature gauge
STI shifter trim
OEM 05+ Subaru STI shift knob
OEM Subaru compass mirror
JDM V8 STI front and rear seats with doorcards
Pioneer AVIC-D3 headunit
Pioneer 200 W three-way speakers in the front and two-way speakers in the rears
Bazooka 10" 100 W subwoofer

[katie.ims]

Congrats

[Hero]

hotness!

[apkarian100]

Congratz!

[RCKSTR]

Congrats!!! ver.8 FTW :spin:

[Bu11dogg2]

hotness!


+1 this is one of my favorite subies :wub:

[abnormal]

Awesome! Congratz GMan!! :up:

[SF5boost]

congrats

[05Rex]

Congrats gerald!!!

[im_so_blue]

hey gerald! You won!!

now can i have your car now?!?!?!? :D :lol:

[Subygirl8330]

congrats Gerald!!!

[Rooster]

Bugeye FTW!

[bigd_wright]

Bugeye FTW!

BUGEYE FTW +1 BAZILLION!! :spin: Congrats Gerald! i want your car...:up:

[gling]

Whoah! This is a surprise. I've been busy moving and had little time to check in here but this is a nice way to start my new year with regards to automobiles. Thanks to everyone - whether they voted for me or not - as I gathered it was a tight race.

Cheers guys.

Gerald.

[Midnight_Rush]

woooooohooooo congrats!!!

[Bu11dogg2]

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/gerald_ling/WRX/_GHL1313.jpg


By far my favorite pic :)

Black and Blue :wub:

[FREAK]

congrats Gerald!

[gling]

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/gerald_ling/WRX/_GHL1313.jpg


By far my favorite pic :)

Black and Blue :wub:

Yeah, black and blue - the color of many parts of my body due to the car as well.

[Bu11dogg2]

Blood, Sweat and Tears = more appreciation for your car, but you already know that :lol:

[Bu11dogg2]

any future plans?

[gling]

any future plans?

I've been toying at the idea of going twin-scroll with a larger GT30R and doing a bit of suspension tweaking. The former will most likely have to wait a while but I'll probably make some geometry changes to my suspension when the weather gets a bit warmer. I don't think I will have as much time to keep tinkering with my car as I used to anymore unfortunately :( Other than that, I really don't know what else to do to it! :lol: I'll take suggestions though.

[Bu11dogg2]

If you're too busy I can take it off your hands for a while, just sayin.

[gling]

If you're too busy I can take it off your hands for a while, just sayin.

Come get it in Ohio... :p

[gling]

Oh yeah, I might paint the IC core black as a few people have suggested. While I don't like the idea of making it a heat sink due to the color, and reduce thermal conductivity due to the additional layer of paint (insulator), I think I prefer black over the silver color.

I am also looking to make my own front bumper beam using tubular steel or aluminum since the IC core deletes the stock one.

Might change the coilovers to Stance or Cusco units with lower spring rates. Will probably inspect all my ball joints and possibly replace the tie-rod ends with a roll-center-adjustment varietal. I think my rear diff seals are going too. If so, that'll be a weekend project along with the timing belt and fluids.

[Bu11dogg2]

for your car i'd go to Russia :lol:

[gling]

for your car i'd go to Russia :lol:

:lol:

[abnormal]

Anodize the FMIC and + NOS, lol

[Bu11dogg2]

Anodize the FMIC and + NOS, lol


+1

Or flat black it with a $300 Cryo sprayer :D

[gling]

Anodize the FMIC and + NOS, lol

+1

Or flat black it with a $300 Cryo sprayer :D

O man... way too much work... :lol:

[Bu11dogg2]

no way :lol:

Mount the tank in the trunk, run the tubes/wires to the intercooler and switch.

[gling]

no way :lol:

Mount the tank in the trunk, run the tubes/wires to the intercooler and switch.

Yeah, if I was going to do it, that'll be the way I would do it. I've got to figure out a paint that is not prone to chip too. Problem is, they tend to be polymeric in nature (for elasticity) and hence, are very good thermal insulators. That's where anodization would be nice but if I am going to spend that kind of money and time, I'd rather spend it elsewhere on the car; like a new paint job.

[Bu11dogg2]

Walmart rattle can , reapply as needed :lol:

[slvrstrk04]

congrats on the win Gerald! i miss seein the car in CT!

[gling]

Walmart rattle can , reapply as needed :lol:

:lol: There's only so many times I can do that before I just say **** it!
and give up.

congrats on the win Gerald! i miss seein the car in CT!

Thanks! Kinda miss CT now. Grin.

[Flat4t]

Good choice for the year!!! Nice ride man.

[Bu11dogg2]

updates?

[gling]

Sorry for the late reply and lack of updates. The reason is simple; I've not done much to the car since the last update. I've only added some new summer wheels (18x9.5 Rota G-Forces) and replaced my coilovers for new units. I've been way too busy with work and life in general to tinker with the car for most parts.

On another note, the car may be coming back to the east coast depending on whether I get a job offer back in good ole' Massachusetts. Even then, I doubt I'll do much more to the car, as I foresee myself being very busy with the job. That and there really isn't much more I plan to do with the car. It's fun, it's reliable, and it runs.

[LetsWRCinmyWRX]

sickkkkk!

[Avarice89]

Love the car. Super Clean

[TankGirl]

:up: congrats! very nice lookin ride.

[Berge56]

Sorry for the late reply and lack of updates. The reason is simple; I've not done much to the car since the last update. I've only added some new summer wheels (18x9.5 Rota G-Forces) and replaced my coilovers for new units. I've been way too busy with work and life in general to tinker with the car for most parts.

On another note, the car may be coming back to the east coast depending on whether I get a job offer back in good ole' Massachusetts. Even then, I doubt I'll do much more to the car, as I foresee myself being very busy with the job. That and there really isn't much more I plan to do with the car. It's fun, it's reliable, and it runs.

Hi Gerald. Good luck on the job in Mass.

[yaya]

I <3 Gerald's car

[gling]

I just accepted the job in Northboro, MA so I'll be back east in January! The job pays pretty well so I may give the car some much needed love. A new paint job may be in the works and it also needs a good detailing come spring. Ohio throws salt on the road like it's going out of fashion. I might finally spring for the twin scroll GT30R kit as well but time will tell, as I foresee being very busy with work and not having a place with a garage to do things myself.

Here's a couple of photos of the car with the new summer wheels:

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http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/gerald_ling/WRX/IMG_0507.jpg

And this is the current tag on it:

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/gerald_ling/WRX/IMG_0496.jpg

P/s: Anyone knows of a newish and decent apartment complex in the Northboro, MA area?

[Berge56]

:squee: Gerlad is coming back to NE!

[RCKSTR]

Gerald, you wanna buy an awesome twinscroll setup?!?! :lol: I'm selling it now ;)

[bigd_wright]

Gerald nice wheels mang!! Looking good! Love the plate!!:up:

[Xise]

very, very nice bugeye

[Bu11dogg2]

Finally coming back!!!

After I get paint done we need to do a shoot together :)

[gling]

Finally coming back!!!

After I get paint done we need to do a shoot together :)

Sure thing. Mine needs new paint too!

[Bu11dogg2]

I know a guy.... cheap

[gling]

I know a guy.... cheap

ORLY? Cool. Whereabouts by the way?

[EFI Logics]

Nice! Glad to hear you're coming back to our area, Gerald!

- Pete