Underdog Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Ouch. I'm guessing you guys learned that the hard way? I have a Bussman fuse and relay block for bench testing, as well as one wired in the car. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Was 2 years overdue for a sticker - surprised it passed! The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Nice to see your still around these here parts. Haven't heard much from you lately. I trust all is well ? The WBM is coming up soon... 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...
Underdog Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Hey Byron! Still checking in from time to time. All is well, just have been really busy the past 7 months and honestly I have been losing interest in the car. I'm not selling parts anymore either... can't justify the time and expense with the saturated market and a platform that is over a decade old. Who knows what the future holds, but until I can mentally commit to parting-out the car I may as well enjoy it, so I'm hoping to dedicate some time over the next few weeks to bring it to a stable condition and then liquidate the parts pile in my basement. How are you doing? Good to see you and some of the other originals still on here! The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 parts pile? parts? tell me more :-) Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 parts pile? parts? tell me more :-) Lulz...reminds me of the seagulls in the movie Finding Nemo..."Mine, Mine, Mine, Mine, Mine, Mine...ad infinitum - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Hi Rick, Yea I still fine this a great place to take up some free time. I'm doing well and really enjoy driving my wagon. Sounds like what Mike, aka m sprank has found with parts for these cars. Good Luck. 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...
Underdog Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Hoping to carve out a few hours this weekend to give it the pre-tune checkup. Boost leak test, compression & leakdown, check exhaust/suspension/brakes/fluids, change oil & filter. Maybe even get the WBO2 & Fuel Pressure wired to the ECU. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Even turned sideways thats one beautiful engine bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Haha don't know why the iphone pics do that in thumbnail. It looks correct when i click on it though. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 ^This. See it more with iPhone uploads. Clicked on the link and it reoriented. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Yea Underdog is still here, and so am I. I sold my Outback "STI" but Ill still be on the forums myself. Been on here since 2005, how could we ever leave???? Especially since my newly acquired 2013 STI hatch is a Legacy in different clothing to some degree...So many things are the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Hey Greg - didn't know you sold your wagon! End of an era... As you said though, the '13 WRX is so similar. Amazing what the shorter wheelbase does for the platform! The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) Hoping to carve out a few hours this weekend to give it the pre-tune checkup. Boost leak test, compression & leakdown, check exhaust/suspension/brakes/fluids, change oil & filter. Maybe even get the WBO2 & Fuel Pressure wired to the ECU. ^This. See it more with iPhone uploads. Clicked on the link and it reoriented. Not. I opened it and it was still sideways. A few winters of driving in New England and it will look like this, http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/DSCN7058_zpsdclzvyn3.jpg LOL Edited June 16, 2017 by Max Capacity 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...
Scooby2.5 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 You have to wash it off under there once in a while and it will look like this after 287K [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Oh, that's pretty.... LOL Really that's impressive. 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...
Underdog Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Took care of a few odds and ends to get it ready for tuning. - Performed a boost leak test - 15PSI (tester kept popping off above that) - Oil & filter change (528 miles, 628 total, filter element was clean) - Tightened all exhaust, suspension, brake, wheel HW to spec - Topped all fluids - Check tire pressure - Wired AEM UEGO & FPG 5V outputs to TGV inputs at ECU Tomorrow I will either give it a quick detail or install the new seats, depending on the weather. Also emailed Matt Miner @ Wicked/Dynotech in Seekonk. As happy as I've been with Bren, a 5 minute drive makes things a lot easier vs. 1hr+ each way. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savethewagons Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 If a tune is what you're after perry tuned in tiverton does top notch work. He's tuned my legacy several times and is very reputable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 1 hour? [emoji23] I was driving 8 to go to Cobb Plano. [emoji51] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 Yeah it's a New England thing. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Remember Mike Kinsman of Tuning Alliance uses ESP's dyno in Sterling MA. That's where my wagon was done. 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...
1-3-2-4 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 You have to wash it off under there once in a while and it will look like this after 287K [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk what radiator is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 That could be the Koyo, the weld looks different then my Mishimoto. 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...
Underdog Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 Mike @ TA and the guys at ESP worked on my car back in '08. Was very happy with their work, but they are even farther than BrenTuning. Dynotech is right down the street, and Matt @ Wicked has had a stellar reputation since I joined the community over ten years ago. Brides went in today. Used the 3.3 ohm resistor mod to delete the in-seat airbags but still need to figure out the occupancy sensor for the passenger seat (I removed the occupant detection module from the stock seat but not the bladder & associated connector). Also found that the driver's seat has an extra airbag plug I had not anticipated, so need to figure out if anything is needed there. Still need to tweak drivers seatbelt receptacle so no pics of complete driver's seat yet. (edit: The walkthrough for how I bypassed the occupant detection system and other airbag workarounds is here.) Here's the weight savings info: Stock power/heated driver seat = 61.8lbs Stock power/heated passenger seat = 57.4lbs Total weight of stock seats = 119.2lbs Bride Stradia II w/ F011RO rail = 36.2lbs Bride Gias II w/ F012RO rail = 36.4lbs Total weight of Bride seats = 72.6lbs Total weight savings = 46.6lbs The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 It is a Koyo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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