FJuan Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I figured since you guys live up there and there are a lot more Subaru's there, you guys would have plenty of shops to work with. Being here in the Central Valley, CA, there's not a big demand for Subaru's. There's a few shops that do work on them, but I didn't feel comfortable having them do the work. That's why I shipped mine down to L.A. to a reputable builder, even though I had to pay the extra price of shipping. So far my motor is still running good after 4 years. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Mine ran good until the builder left a rag in the radiator during the transmission swap. Put that builer on the never again list when they refused to warranty it. Most shops are oem only or cobb tuning affiliated. don't know a local shop doing open source builds. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 So why not just get an Accessport and call it a day? My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 So why not just get an Accessport and call it a day? Racecar is already so equipped. Street car is still open source Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 If you're interested in DIY tuning with open source, we should talk. It's kind of time-consuming but it's not hard if you're comfortable with Excel.  The hard part is finding a place to do 2000-to-revlimit pulls safely. I didn't know how good I had it with my old spot until the roads got rearranged. Edit: Deja vu? Have I said this before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdmayne Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 C&D in Kirkland doing your heads? Trying to find a shop worth the money for head work on Subies. John Hancock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 They're doing mine right now. They build the motors for dirt fish and came highly recommended. Not cheap though, $900 in labor cost alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Sad machine shops are getting lean everywhere these days. So relived I put the booger back together last summer. I've put at least 13K on it commuting more since the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 C&D in Kirkland doing your heads? Trying to find a shop worth the money for head work on Subies. this is the only shop I could find to do the heads. As Gex said, they do the motors for dirtfish. And many race car teams in the area. Not cheap, either. They don't advertise, strictly referral. Have more business than they know what to do with. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 If you're interested in DIY tuning with open source, we should talk. It's kind of time-consuming but it's not hard if you're comfortable with Excel.  The hard part is finding a place to do 2000-to-revlimit pulls safely. I didn't know how good I had it with my old spot until the roads got rearranged. Edit: Deja vu? Have I said this before?  Yes, you did. Yes, I'm still interested. Yes, I actually thought I'd be calling you already about this. Getting garage ready has taken so much longer than expected. Bringing in the first car in next week. Then start moving parts over. have 4 racks for parts storage, so hopefully can find everything this time. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Gator Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Are you going to get the Silver Eagle running for the 2017 race season or is it a contractual obligation with the boss to get the street wagon running first?  And your new Sparco seat keeps inching closer to the STI, it wants to race! You better pick it up soon or it will be doing Test & Tunes. And anyone looking for a New Sparco seat I can get them for a good price.....PM me. BTW, at Thunderhill did ya'll do any brake pad changes? Nothing like a race track to find the weak points in man and machine. "Good Judgement comes from Experience. Experience comes from Bad Judgement" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Street car is first. Currently targeting the conf or irdc opener for first race. i let my license lapse so need to get that sorted too. Been waiting on weather to get the seat and wl kit. Ill ping you offline.  Thill was one set of brakes. They never worried about them. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Heading out to look at a 05 wagon with 08 sti powertrain & suspension swap. I so don't need another car, but this one's supposed to have the full suspension swap I've wanted to do for awhile. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Heading out to look at a 05 wagon with 08 sti powertrain & suspension swap. I so don't need another car, but this one's supposed to have the full suspension swap I've wanted to do for awhile. Already stripped or will it be an abundance of parts to sell for years on end once you got what you wanted? 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Please just be going to look at it and not considering buying it. That thing looks like an electrical nightmare. His ABS lights being on could be for more than he thinks and is just trying to pawn it off to the next guy since he's tired of dealing with it. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Already stripped or will it be an abundance of parts to sell for years on end once you got what you wanted? Its running and driveable, unlike any other subie I have. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Please just be going to look at it and not considering buying it. That thing looks like an electrical nightmare. His ABS lights being on could be for more than he thinks and is just trying to pawn it off to the next guy since he's tired of dealing with it. He doesn't want to sell it to me. So I'm going for the inspection more than anything. However, it is running Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Gator Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Its running and driveable, unlike any other subie I have. If you're desperate for a running Subie I have a very nice Spec B I'll part with, just for you. It comes with a newly rebuilt engine and turbo, nicely broken in and tuned!   And NO, I won't trade it for a race wagon...Well I would if I had your cavernous garage, but I don't. Nothing like a race track to find the weak points in man and machine. "Good Judgement comes from Experience. Experience comes from Bad Judgement" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Everytime I goto this site and see something like this: http://tssfab.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10574291_791594210891676_2501468678590219697_n.jpg I think about those 18x9.5 rims with 275's mounted on them. I know I should have bot the sti racecar, but stubborn. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacybt Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 He doesn't want to sell it to me. So I'm going for the inspection more than anything. However, it is running  If you can, take plenty of photos and post them up here! I've been curious about a swap like that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 If you can, take plenty of photos and post them up here! I've been curious about a swap like that too. I drove it wanted it left it there. No pics. Tbe conversion is easy and he's got a sorted solution that's better. Ping him for more information. I wanted tbe 08 sti drivetrain. Still want. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Link to subframe porn Tssfab.us They don't make anything for the lgt. If you talk to them let me know. Im interested. They have a Facebook page too. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 In other news, probably should be on racecar thread but anyway. Stopped by the world headquarters of Colonel Red Racing to pickup my new sparco seat. Then because I'm nearby stopped at the original brewpub for Deschutes brewery. 3 years of abyss and all the aged variety. Probably a good thing the sonic is filled with racecar parts, otherwise I'd spend the garage and race budget on abyss. I'm not an alcoholic but this might be a sign. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Gator Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Sounds like you need to build your machine shop down here in Bend! Nothing like a race track to find the weak points in man and machine. "Good Judgement comes from Experience. Experience comes from Bad Judgement" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 More like just get a wagon running. John my heads from C&D looked great. Planning to put the motor together Sunday. Better hurry up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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