Gigs Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 suspension setup #6 is on the way , I don't think it will change much after this because all the other options are in the $4000+ range http://i.imgur.com/UXfDZxa.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Nice. Will be good to hear what you think of them. pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Ohlins coilover install this weekend and a few pre Gridlife round 5 preparation items http://i.imgur.com/EyUGIqB.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Swapped to Ohlins coilovers this weekend and installed the Sti option short shifter. Getting an alignment this weekend. http://i.imgur.com/OQl8Ec9.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YTrPIcr.jpg http://i.imgur.com/qCJiZhs.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 What are you doing with the ASTs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 What are you doing with the ASTs? Selling them ! also selling my RCT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Did a general inspection and oil change on the lesbianwagon in the 92 degree heat this weekend it was not too much fun. But the car is in great shape and only consumed half a quart of motul over 4400 miles. Unfortunately due to roasting my hands I was unable to get a sample to send to Blackstone labs , Oh well next time. Items for the next two weeks are to get the wrx ready for Gridlife round 5 so I can go dunk on my friends Version 4 Sti swapped 1998 RS2.5 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Fumoto Oil Drain valve would help with that. I have three of them. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Fumoto Oil Drain valve would help with that. I have three of them. I have had two sitting on the shelf for years now I just have not put them in as I don't drive that much anymore so my oil changes are maybe twice a year on the legacy and once or twice on the Wrx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Wandered out to the speed ring this weekend because it was like 5 miles from where I live and saw some pretty fast race cars. Its kinda amazing that the Canadian STi's are super fast compared to a lot of the cars we have in the midwest and they seem to have the formula for building a fast track car down quite well. Both of these cars would destroy their classes at Gridlife time attack and are very well built with the blue car revving to over 9000 with a custom EJ25 setup and custom oil pickup. After the event I went over to my friend garrets house to do some Gridlife prep work and install the oil temperature sensor. Its more of a pain to use the rear galley next to the turbo on a GD engine because there is a coolant line in the way that runs to the throttle body to help with cold starts but on Garrets Version 4 EJ20k it was not there and took like half the time to install. First picture is during startup and the second picture is after a nice 20 minute drive down twisty roads and two highway onramps later. The S204 / Spec C oil cooler thermostat seems to open around 180 degrees and stabilize oil temperatures. I am going to set the alert to kick in a round 245 - 250 degrees so that I will know to take a cool down lap then come into the pits. His dad has a 1/190 2005 Legacy GT Limited 5mt wagon too which is super rare and the 2006 STi is currently for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Gridlife round 5 didn't go as planned as I got sick after two sessions and then spent Sunday sleeping. Oh well there is always next year and I am tossing around the idea of running time attack. Over winter its time for sound deadening , 255 RE71R and some new street wheels like perhaps 17x9 +49 Wedsport TC105n with 255 Continental Sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 *Eurobeat intensifies* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBwrench Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 It looks like even the car itself is having fun. *Boots n pants n boots n pants n boots n pants* Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 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...
Gigs Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 It looks like even the car itself is having fun. *Boots n pants n boots n pants n boots n pants* Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk car was loving the weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Man, that car is FLAT through those turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Man, that car is FLAT through those turns. Ohlins are quite good even with only 7k/5k springs Stil can firm them up more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 So Gridlife round 5 didn’t go so well as I got sick with what we are calling ” superaids” leading me to drive home Saturday around 2pm and sleep for around 14 hours. As of today I am still not 100% back to feeling normal but I am getting there. Gridlife was fun for the short time I was there , the first session at 9am and a ton of standing water so that means skids. Unfortunately I am an idiot and forgot my SD cards as they are sitting at my computer so I had no onboard video of said skids. Oh I also dropped a tire and spun out at turn 2 on Gingerman due to getting too cocky with my ken block inspired drifting. Future plans are looking a lot like time attack in Gridlife’s street car class with some 255 RE71Rs So I can chase Dewey and my friend Max. Other winter plans are as follows Rebuild the Ohlins coilovers and possibly have them revalvedPut the interior back in the carInstall sound deadening products all over the carUpgrade the horrible oem speakers for louder EurobeatAcquire another set of 17×9 wheels , I am thinking 17×9 +49 Wedsport TC105nInstall a surge tank / Radium solution to fix fuel starvation issuesSpec C roof ventHave the car re calibrated on carberry flex fuelMaybe a 2015 STi steering rack ?Maybe a moroso oil pan ?Save for a house or CondoSleep a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 LGT is starting to leak from the valve covers so I should probably fix that before winter and the rust is starting to appear on the passenger rear wheel arch. But other than that the car continues to run great. Probably going to do a little service here before winter comes just so I don't have to smell oil. Fall is here as well so I took the Wrx out to run errands this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Three years ago I discovered the joy that is driving in the snow with a Nokian snow tire Also the legacy is starting to smell a little bit after longer drives so I think its time for valve cover gaskets to be done and anything else I see that needs it. Not bad for over 145,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 My favorite lunch spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 My car showed up in a video by Gears and Gasoline about Gridlife round 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Five years a Bugeye [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4G1qyIQ7Kw]JN Garage Subaru Wrx Wagon - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Registered for Gridlife time attack and also ordered a livery kit from the UK for the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Random pictures from the last two weeks , LGT got snowed on and ID1050X injectors showed up for flex fuel this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Christmas gift for the car finally arrived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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