Rhitter Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 See why would you want to get rid of this car My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Welp... Its happening. I'll have the 6spd, shifter and r180 diff week after next. Time to start sourcing all the little stuff. It will either be the best thing ever or a good show watching me burn it to the ground. What year STI 6spd? My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cBax Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 What year STI 6spd? '04. Im following recipe A here http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/6mt-master-swap-thread-107137.html Biggest suck so far is sourcing Spec B rear axles. OEM is 320/pc at the cheapest Ive found online. Plan to visit the dealer Monday and see what their prices are on a lot of stuff. My build sheet and estimates are based on Heurbergers prices and mostly new stuff. Trying to get a cross member, pedals and that kind of non-wearable stuff used. '05 Outback XT www.facebook.com/baxleysspeedshop www.baxleysspeedshop.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cBax Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Also, I did this today. Trying to get this project done before trans parts start showing up. Still on the fence about what to paint with or whether to utilize my neighbors powdercoating setup for the small stuff. (only because I cant get bushings for the subframe) '05 Outback XT www.facebook.com/baxleysspeedshop www.baxleysspeedshop.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I changed the oil with Motul 6100 10-40, installed a Perrin steering damper picked up a set of winter tires. $300 for blizzak w80s 245/40/18 with less than 3000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 How do you like the perrin steering damper? There is a 06 STI spd with diff for $1,800 for sale local to me. I think the gears are a little longer in the later years. But, the 06 might have the built in pump which is better for cooling. Anyone know why the 6+ STi transmission (recipe B) uses a 07-09 SpecB R180? Is it because the rear axles don't mate to an 06+ STI diff? hmmm My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 How do you like the perrin steering damper? There is a 06 STI spd with diff for $1,800 for sale local to me. I think the gears are a little longer in the later years. But, the 06 might have the built in pump which is better for cooling. Anyone know why the 6+ STi transmission (recipe B) uses a 07-09 SpecB R180? Is it because the rear axles don't mate to an 06+ STI diff? hmmm The damper certainly improves the steering input delay. Not life changing though. I only went for a short drive, maybe 5 miles and didn't notice any added nvh. I would say it's worth the price of admission. Very easy to install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rougeben83 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 How do you like the perrin steering damper? There is a 06 STI spd with diff for $1,800 for sale local to me. I think the gears are a little longer in the later years. But, the 06 might have the built in pump which is better for cooling. Anyone know why the 6+ STi transmission (recipe B) uses a 07-09 SpecB R180? Is it because the rear axles don't mate to an 06+ STI diff? hmmm Its the FD gearing, the 07-09 spec B 6 speeds only came in 3.54 FD, the STI's came in 3.9 and then 3.54 for the GD chassis. Your gearing will indeed be longer, keep in mind your OBXT is already calibrated for taller tires, which also add to the gearing. For example, same 05 STI 6 speed in top gear, on 225/45/17 would be 70mph @ 3000RPM, on 225/55/17 would be 80mph @3000rpm. For most of my driving, I'm more likely in 5th gear for cruising, barely touch 6th due to risk of lugging the engine. Best advice for anyone doing the swap is to try and get as much of the small bits attached to the transmission as possible (linkages, clutch slave cylinder, DCCD controls, trans mount w/ corresponding brackets, etc.), having done the 6 speed swap twice already, the little bits will nickel and dime your budget to hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 When I did my SpecB 6MT swap I was lucky enough to have the donor car brought to the shop so that it could be directly swapped over and they could get all of those small bits. Even better they kept my 5MT driveline and only charged me $400 for the labor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Tried out my new ARB awning at the weekly meet. http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/JoshEAllen/18FB9BD3-E4C1-48FB-AA03-8949D765A62F.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBwrench Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Awesome! MTBwrench's Stage 3 5EAT #racewagon 266awhp/255awtq @17.5psi, Tuned By Graham of Boosted Performance Everyone knows what I taste like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtea Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 So what do you guys do when you are done spending money on your car but still want to enjoy it? Don't say drive cause I do that every day. And admit it, half the fun is messing with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rougeben83 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Picked up some new to me snow tires...Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice. Installed another set of JDM tail lights (Rev D!, not Rev A, cause Rev D is the new hotness!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 So what do you guys do when you are done spending money on your car but still want to enjoy it? Don't say drive cause I do that every day. And admit it, half the fun is messing with it. When I am done spending money on it? I don't understand. But seriously, the fun for me is building it and enjoying the changes. If I did track days / autocross that would be the fun. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I had to dry out the awning today and I thought you guys might like a better pic of it. It sets up in about 3 minutes. http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/JoshEAllen/B2093030-A1CF-4E9C-AB9B-B271ADCB8FA5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 ^Price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 ^Price? I paid $171 shipped through Amazon (ARB 4x4 Accessories ARB3110A Awning https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0161KT3PA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_s-6fybXTNE5T2). I just watched it until they dropped the price. It's the 1250x2100 size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 That's not bad. When you can, could you provide a picture of it retracted on the car, and a closer pic of the attachment points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinkly Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 i'll let you keep the awning, but i'll take that car. * Build Thread * 26.53 MPG - 12 month Average * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 i'll let you keep the awning, but i'll take that car. Very generous of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 It looks a little like I'm carrying some lumber up there right now but plan on putting on my white Yakima box this week so it won't look so out of place. http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/JoshEAllen/05913983-D39C-4534-A9CA-4898F21C13ED.jpg http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/JoshEAllen/E4E9C075-6530-4822-AEBC-A8C567A294AB.jpg As you can see the mounting points are completely adjustable although on this size you aren't supposed to have in excess of 30cm/11.8" overhang. If you have a roof box it would be easy to attach to the side of the basket in multiple spots. The brackets that I used on my Whispbars are available here: Rhino-Rack Universal Awning Fit Kit for Non-Rhino Awnings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LO75J2C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_t68fybVDHSHFY http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/JoshEAllen/6A0908A7-43BD-45B3-9DBF-A23C7122DC6B.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Installed my matching white Yakima cargo box. http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/JoshEAllen/BED41DB8-B3E4-40C1-8090-D4B283CBE287.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Thanks for the pictures. It actually looks pretty small when it is all packed up. Did you notice any 'flapping' or excessive wind noise while driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Was hammer down getting back to the valley from SJC last night. Had an interesting P1544 CEL. Interesting since the EGT should have been removed from my map and the EGT in the unit is modified to just look like it's installed. I'm going to mention this to my tuner when sending my next logs and inspect if I now have a issue with the modded EGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Thanks for the pictures. It actually looks pretty small when it is all packed up. Did you notice any 'flapping' or excessive wind noise while driving? None at all! I was surprised that by itself on the rack I could hardly hear a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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