Ethan Nakaya's 2008 QSM Spec B

[cheeseenlo]

19 hours ago, 08Spec_B said:

Note, the exedy twin disk are very noisy between shifts or on decel lol. 

Welcome to the twin disc clutch gang! 

Did you do IAG's clutch adjustment? @08Spec_B

[08Spec_B]

@cheeseenlo I do plan to do the pedal stop/adjustment in the next week or two. Was planning on this weekend but family plans came up so we'll see when I have time to get to it!

[08Spec_B]

The Corbeau RRX finally came back in stock, so I snagged a pair and got to work installing the universal seat heaters I've had in storage for years. Hog rings can suck my nuts, but I'm glad it's all done! Now, I just need to figure out how to wire them to factory roller switches.

 

Also, followed a forum post and made a occupancy bypass module for the passenger seat since these obviously dont have the bladder/sensor. Just need to throw brackets on and zip tie up all the extra modules and sensors I pulled from extra factory seats befire they go in my 08 B. Will be mounted and installed in a day or two.

[SoobyDoobyDoo]

Curious how you removed and re-installed those….? 

[08Spec_B]

10 minutes ago, SoobyDoobyDoo said:

Curious how you removed and re-installed those….? 

The seats are held together with a metric crap ton of hog rings. Just cut them in half with some cutters and pull them out with some needle nose pliers (the last picture). Then just get new hog rings and some specialized pliers to redo them! 

[08Spec_B]

Did some brembo gt test fitting last night before I finish prepping and powdercoat the calipers. Its a pretty tight fit, probably just under 1/8" clearance on caliper to barrel, spokes have plenty of room. Stock 316mm vs two piece 355mm. I'll have to take my scare to the shop for install, I believe that ill actually be saving weight or be dang close to the same as the stock steel setup. 

Edited April 16, 2023 by 08Spec_B

[08Spec_B]

Been a bit since I updated here! Couple weeks back I drilled a gnarly pothole I didn't see while avoiding another. This ended the lige of my driver side motegi traklites. Was tired of black wheels so I ended to getting a set of the new-ish Enkei Triumph wheels in 18x8 et45. Still need to confirm from brembo clearance on them since there's no available info online yet.

[08Spec_B]

Making progress on the brake kit. Brembo GT-S fronts came out great after a DIY powdercoat. The rear k2 gear 4 pot calipers came out ok but i'll be having them chemically stripped and recoated since I should have done that in the first place before coating (for the best finish and durability).

Color is prismatic powders alien silver with silver sparkle clear on top.

[08Spec_B]

Well, since I can't seem to help myself, the k2 gear calipers will be posted up for sale without the refinish since I picked up a set of ceika 6 pot rear calipers with 355mm disks. 

Life has been busy but was able to finally swap the prodrive BP mufflers on in place of the HKS silent hi powers and love the sound. A little more tame with the catless dp than the HKS were. 

[jasonBspec]

yo cool headlights!

do you have any link for the product or something? please share thanks..

[08Spec_B]

@jasonBspecthanks man! I assume youre referring to my old quad projector usdm setup. I started a company building custom automotive lighting a little over 5 years ago. I dont have any links but youre welcome to check out my business's IG @rigid_retrofits_llc if you're on social media!

[legacybt]

Huge fan of this build, and can’t wait to see those brakes when they’re done! 

Any dyno graphs for the new engine or is it still in break in period?

[08Spec_B]

@legacybtThanks man! Officially done with break in but it's on the same setup it was before until I recoup some "play funding". My wife and I recently bought a house so the big power build the motor was intended for was put on the back burner for the time being. I do plan to actually get a daily to avoid unnecessary miles on the B. 

[08Spec_B]

Well boys and girls, it's bittersweat but the B will be up for sale very soon. I have done some reflection over the past month and have decided that even though the car is everything I ever wanted it to be, it just doesn't make me as happy as it once did, plus my wife would love a newer/bigger car than her 03 outback. Will still have subarus but may switch up platforms for the next project car.

Finishing up some final stuff before pictures are taken and an official ad put together. Got the fenders repainted so they are a much closer match to the car, wired up the jdm power folding mirrors and switch, and currently finishing the last forged cf trim for the glovebox.

Edited September 9, 2023 by 08Spec_B

[SoobyDoobyDoo]

Car looks great, sad to hear it’ll be sold but I get wanting to get something bigger, newer, and try new things. How’s the wheel fitment? Been looking at a set of enkeis like that for a brembo swap eventually and wondered how +45 would fit (if they’d clear the brembos). What size tire you running?

[08Spec_B]

@SoobyDoobyDoowheel fitment is good, definitely would be better with factory fenders since these fronts are roughly 8mm wider but it still looks great. These Enkei triumphs would clear brembos without issue. These are 235/40 on an 8" wide wheel. 

[SoobyDoobyDoo]

Thanks for the info, appreciate the feedback. Also looking at PX-10s 17x8 +45. Both look good on a LGT, I feel like they mimic the oem sti enkeis nicely. Good luck with whatever direction you go in for your next project, keep us posted! 

Edited September 10, 2023 by SoobyDoobyDoo

[08Spec_B]

Official listing has been made. Up until about 2 months ago I never thought this day would come, but here we are. My clean title 08 QSM Spec B is for sale with 190k on the chassis. It was down for a year while getting a new motor, original spun a main bearing at 187k. New built longblock was broken in using builders and tuners recommended process, now has 3k miles on it. It is not perfect cosmetically, it does have the normal rock chips and dings that a daily driver accrues.

 

Asking 17k, located in Utah. I am willing to drive/drop it off to surrounding states. 

 

Mod List:

Drivetrain:

-Oil change @190,050

-New Battery @ 178k

-Battery relocation with 1/0 gauge, inline fuse and breaker

-Treadstone TR1035 FMIC core 

-Rev 9 silicone turbo inlet

-Custom in-fender intake

-IAG V2 TGV deletes

-ID1050X injectors with SS internal filters (freshly cleaned and flow tested)

-6an parallel PTFE fuel lines 

-Radium fuel rails and dampers

-Aeromotive adjustable FPR

-AllTheFuel 10 micron inline fuel filter

-Aem 320lph fuel pump

-Chase bays thermostatic sandwich plate

-Mocal oil cooler

-IAG AOS

-AEM IAT sensor

-HKS SSQV BOV

-Grimspeed EBCS

-Koyo radiator

-Silicone rad hoses

-Custom 321SS v-band ELH

-Custom 321SS vband 44mm EWG up pipe

-Tial MVR 44m EWG

-BNR Billet 20G (freshly rebuilt w/ new motor)

-SS turbo oil feed line

-Megan racing catless DP

-HKS silent hi power resonated mid pipe

-Prodrive axle backs BP fitment 

-Accessport v3 353hp/349tq on 91 oct. 

-Made 407hp/373tq on e85 (tuned by simple performance in SLC)

-Fumoto quick drain valve

-Secondary air pump delete

-Mazda rx8 oil filter

-Powdercoated engine accessory brackets

-Greddy/Trust oil cap

-Greddy clutch cap

-Motul Trans fluid

 

Engine Build:

-New RA calse halves

-Closed deck service by outfront

-Manley platinum 99.75 pistons

-Rings gapped for up to 32 PSI of boost

-Manley Turbo Tuff I beam rods

-ARP rod bolts

-ACL main and rod bearings

-ARP 625+ heads studs

-New shimmed 11mm oil pump

-Nitrided Crank

-New D25 head castings

-Oem cams out of good motor

-GSC std size intake valves

-GSC std size super alloy exhaust valves

-GSC viton seals

-GSC spring seats

-GSC springs and Ti retainers

-BC billet keepers

-Killer B oil pickup/baffle

-New oil pan

-New Oil Control Valves's

-New oil feed and avcs lines

-Polished valve covers

-Exedy HD hyper twin disk

-Goodridge SS clutch line

-ACT monoloc collar

-OEM NTN throwout bearing

-OEM nachi pilot bearing

 

Suspension and Handling:

-Cygnus X-1 series coilovers (hyperco spring upgrade, spring rates 8k F / 7k R) @ 184k

-24mm Whiteline front sway bar

-21mm JDM wangan gulf rear sway bar

-Cobb RSB reinforcement brackets

-Group N motor mounts

-Polyurethane sway bar bushings

-Energy suspension rear diff bushing inserts 

-Moog upgraded sway bar endlinks (F/R)

-Megan racing adjustable rear lateral links

-STI option flexible front strut tower brace

-STI option flexible front subframe brace

-Kein trans mount

-Poly pitch stop mount

-Perrin brake master cylinder brace

-Clutch master cylinder brace

-15+ STI steering rack

-Enkei Triumph 18x8 et45

-GT Radial Champiro UHP A/S 235/40r18

-Cobb spec b specific short shifter

-Whiteline front and rear shifter bushings

 

Interior:

-Jdm double din kit w/ mcintosh hvac unit

-Kenwood DMX906s headunit

-Tightfitfab adapter harness w/ axxess metra swc module wired in

-Alpine DDL linear component front speakers

-Rockford fosgate punch rear speakers

-Soundqubed 4 gauge amp wiring kit

-All doors already ran for a 4 channel amp with heavier wiring

-JDM double din vent bezel modified for LHD

-Liberal center gauge/vent shade

-All weather floor mats

-Charcoal alcantara EU shift and ebrake boot

-EU console w/ red LED lit cupholders

-Tuned by sti alcantara armrest/storage cubby 

-Alcantara "Legacy" stitched passenger knee pad

-Custom Forged CF D style w/ red stitch steering wheel

-OEM option garbage can

-Custom forged CF trims/handles

-Custom 2x2 twill CF Ebrake handle

-K2 Gear CF airbag emblem

-DMND Black SI drive cover

-Blitzen black sun visors

-Cabin air filter changed @ 187k

 

Exterior:

-Wingless trunk

-Stanza V1 CF trunk lip (painted)

-Aftermarket JDM CF rear window lip

-JDM sport option sideskirts

-JDM Spec B grille

-JDM spec B front bumper

-Gialla switchback drls fitted into fog bezels

-JDM option blue winkers/grampus signals

-JDM power folding mirrors 

-Prova yellow convex lenses

-Legacyoddsnends folding mirror harness

-EU switch bank w/traction control button

-JDM multicolor fogs

-DAMD rep vented fenders

-Tinted windows

-Rain guards

-Rear s209 bumper vents

 

 

Included for asking price:

-Killer b oil pan with npt adapter (brand new)

-JDM sport skirts (modified to work with damd fenders)

-JDM/EU Leather rear armrest with cupholders (since rear cupholders were removed for oe garbage can placement)

-JDM mirror finishers

-JDM fitment INGS grille

-Cusco rear subframe brace

-Hood struts

-Corazon rear subframe brace

-JDM rear sedan bumper fogs

-Extra oem airbag cover

-Black rallyarmor mud flaps

-Extra Oem throwout and pilot bearings

-Custom sequential led tailights (do need to be opened and have a couple sections of solder re-flowed)

-Unmodified OEM jdm fog bezels

-JDM power steering cover

-JDM Gialla strakes (needs cf repair)

-cheap JDM bl5 rc car

-JDM tbsti black c pillar covers

-NA longrunner intake manifold

-full (un-cut) 60x5ft roll of midnight red metallic wrap from innozetek

 

 

[08Spec_B]

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[08Spec_B]

[KY09LGT]

On 7/20/2022 at 9:45 PM, 08Spec_B said:

Well, I've been a long time lurker but never made my contributions to the group via forum posts. Owned my spec b since end of 2019, was basically stock with 166k miles located in Utah but fairly rust free for the area. Been a fun two years and it's finally shapping up how I envisioned. Kinda hard to figure out where to start this post since car has been heavily modified up to this point ha. I'll just go from the start of my ownwrship to where we sit now woth a couple pictures. Thread will become mote organized as time goes on. 

Current build list:

Drivetrain:
Battery relocation with 1/0 gauge, inline fuse and breaker
Rev 9 FMIC
Rev 9 silicone turbo inlet
Custom in-fender intakes
IAG V2 TGV deletes
ID1050X injectors
Iag parallel fuel lines
Radium fuel rails and dampers
Aeromotive adjustable FPR
Fuel labs inline fuel filter
Aem 320lph fuel pump
Chase bays thermostatic sandwich plate
Mocal oil cooler
IAG AOS
AEM IAT sensor
HKS SSQV BOV
Grimspeed EBCS
Mishimoto radiator
Silicone rad hoses
Custom 321SS v-band ELH
Custom 321SS vband 44mm EWG up pipe
Tial MVR 44m EWG
BNR Billet 20G
SS turbo oil feed line
Megan racing catless DP
HKS Silent Hi Power BP fitment
Accessport v3 353hp/349tq on 91 oct.
Made 407hp/373tq on e85 (tuned by simple performance in SLC, UT)
Fumoto quick drain valve
Secondary air pump delete
Mazda rx8 oil filter
Poly pitch stop mount
Modified Andrewtech 6mt Cocktail

Suspension and Handling:
Cygnus X-1 series coilovers (hyperco spring upgrade, spring rates 8k F / 7k R) @ 184k
24mm Whiteline front sway bar
21mm JDM wangan gulf rear sway bar
Cobb RSB reinforcement brackets
Group N motor mounts
Polyurethane sway bar bushings
Energy suspension rear diff bushing inserts
Moog upgraded sway bar endlinks (F/R)
Megan racing adjustable rear lateral links
Front strut bar
New front control arms with bushings
Kein trans mount
Prothane rear diff bushing inserts
15+ STI steering rack
Motegi traklite 18x8.5 et42
Achilles atr sport 2 245/40r18
Cobb short shifter
Whiteline front and rear shifter bushings

Interior:
Jdm double din hvac kit and jdm hazard
Kenwood DMX906s headunit
Tightfitfab adapter harness
Backup camera
Kicker front speakers
Rockford fosgate punch rear speakers
Soundqubed 4 gauge amp wiring kit
Custom tweeter delete gauge pod
Aem uego afr gauge w/ custom tweetr pod
Weathertech all weather floor mats
Stitchboots faux leather EU shift and ebrake boots
Perforated stitch on leather SW cover
EU console with tbsti/s402 red lit cupholders
Tuned by sti armrest cover/storage cubby
Custom forged CF trims/handles
Custom 2x2 twill CF Ebrake handle

Exterior:
Wingless trunk
JDM STI trunk lip w/ brake light
JDM aero splash guards
JDM Zerosports CF grille
JDM spec B front bumper
DAMD rep vented fenders
Tinted windows
Wellvisors rain guards
Rear s209 bumper vents grafted in

Engine Build that should be done next week:
New RA calse halves
Closed deck service by outfront
Manley platinum 99.75 pistons
Manley Turbo Tuff I beam rods
ARP rod bolts
ACL main and rod bearings
ARP 625+ heads studs
New shimmed 11mm oil pump
Nitrided Crank

I know I’m a bit late here but mind telling what Halo Rings you used in your headlight mod

[Bobsyouruncl]

On 7/20/2022 at 6:45 PM, 08Spec_B said:

Well, I've been a long time lurker but never made my contributions to the group via forum posts. Owned my spec b since end of 2019, was basically stock with 166k miles located in Utah but fairly rust free for the area. Been a fun two years and it's finally shapping up how I envisioned. Kinda hard to figure out where to start this post since car has been heavily modified up to this point ha. I'll just go from the start of my ownwrship to where we sit now woth a couple pictures. Thread will become mote organized as time goes on. 

Current build list:

Drivetrain:
Battery relocation with 1/0 gauge, inline fuse and breaker
Rev 9 FMIC
Rev 9 silicone turbo inlet
Custom in-fender intakes
IAG V2 TGV deletes
ID1050X injectors
Iag parallel fuel lines
Radium fuel rails and dampers
Aeromotive adjustable FPR
Fuel labs inline fuel filter
Aem 320lph fuel pump
Chase bays thermostatic sandwich plate
Mocal oil cooler
IAG AOS
AEM IAT sensor
HKS SSQV BOV
Grimspeed EBCS
Mishimoto radiator
Silicone rad hoses
Custom 321SS v-band ELH
Custom 321SS vband 44mm EWG up pipe
Tial MVR 44m EWG
BNR Billet 20G
SS turbo oil feed line
Megan racing catless DP
HKS Silent Hi Power BP fitment
Accessport v3 353hp/349tq on 91 oct.
Made 407hp/373tq on e85 (tuned by simple performance in SLC, UT)
Fumoto quick drain valve
Secondary air pump delete
Mazda rx8 oil filter
Poly pitch stop mount
Modified Andrewtech 6mt Cocktail

Suspension and Handling:
Cygnus X-1 series coilovers (hyperco spring upgrade, spring rates 8k F / 7k R) @ 184k
24mm Whiteline front sway bar
21mm JDM wangan gulf rear sway bar
Cobb RSB reinforcement brackets
Group N motor mounts
Polyurethane sway bar bushings
Energy suspension rear diff bushing inserts
Moog upgraded sway bar endlinks (F/R)
Megan racing adjustable rear lateral links
Front strut bar
New front control arms with bushings
Kein trans mount
Prothane rear diff bushing inserts
15+ STI steering rack
Motegi traklite 18x8.5 et42
Achilles atr sport 2 245/40r18
Cobb short shifter
Whiteline front and rear shifter bushings

Interior:
Jdm double din hvac kit and jdm hazard
Kenwood DMX906s headunit
Tightfitfab adapter harness
Backup camera
Kicker front speakers
Rockford fosgate punch rear speakers
Soundqubed 4 gauge amp wiring kit
Custom tweeter delete gauge pod
Aem uego afr gauge w/ custom tweetr pod
Weathertech all weather floor mats
Stitchboots faux leather EU shift and ebrake boots
Perforated stitch on leather SW cover
EU console with tbsti/s402 red lit cupholders
Tuned by sti armrest cover/storage cubby
Custom forged CF trims/handles
Custom 2x2 twill CF Ebrake handle

Exterior:
Wingless trunk
JDM STI trunk lip w/ brake light
JDM aero splash guards
JDM Zerosports CF grille
JDM spec B front bumper
DAMD rep vented fenders
Tinted windows
Wellvisors rain guards
Rear s209 bumper vents grafted in

Engine Build that should be done next week:
New RA calse halves
Closed deck service by outfront
Manley platinum 99.75 pistons
Manley Turbo Tuff I beam rods
ARP rod bolts
ACL main and rod bearings
ARP 625+ heads studs
New shimmed 11mm oil pump
Nitrided Crank

Where do these lights come from?