Rhitter Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Completed and handed over a 05 OBXT (built the motor) last night (dont think the owner is a member). Pulling Max wifes 05 OBXT motor and breaking down now. Was this the 05 OBXT? http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5013687&postcount=1795 http://i62.tinypic.com/1zlb0it.jpg My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Yes, I handed that one over last week. Max OBXT motor is now done too. I just need to get it back in the car. Trying to get that one wrapped up by Christmas. Had another 07 WRX towed in today for an engine build so got to get cracking. Been raining motors for 2 months now. This is either 9 or 10. We did install a new clutch/flywheel in an 06 LGT today. So, I spotted another forum members car on the rack today. Should spot a 5th gen tomorrow as it is scheduled to be dropped off to test our new LWCP for the 5th gen LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longitude Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 My apologies for the thread jack... If not running Brembos, dont do it. The boosters dont fit all cars. VDC LGT's (at least 5EAT's) are a confirmed no go. The STi booster is designed around the Brembo brakes. When converting an LGT (or a WRX, or a Forester) to Brembos, you get a mushy pedal (like it was not mushy enough from the factory). Switch to an STi booster and you get improved pedal feel and more pressure to the calipers. If you are switching to a BBK designed for an LGT (like StopTech) then switching boosters is not recommended. I can attest to this improvement as I FINALLY got my LGT's STI Brembo setup to be completed with a STI master cylinder brake booster upgrade (I have stored it in shed for years) done by Mike and Todd at Infamous. If funds allowed, I would have done it much sooner. Now I finally have full braking powa! Thx Infamous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I always wanted to tell the real backstory of what really was going on behind the scene with Shamar But, that was not my battle to fight. I met Shamar around 2006 at one of our meets. He was a big (about 6'3" 270 lbs) loud and full of bravado. But, he was at that age.( about 20 yrs old). Always wanting to go fast and race everyone. But, a really good guy that cared. You would see his post on the forums helping other members with tunes and tuning questions. I still have his tune on may car to this day with no problem. He tunes hundreds of all over the world and was know for good tune and took pride in that for a long time. But, the last year or so had been really trying for him. His divorce , his father died, he felt was burned by his business partner that took his name and reputation, then the death of 2 close friends took a toll on him he started to unravel. He was like a little brother to me (I'm 43 and I think he just turn 29) and I tried to mentor him and be something stable in life. He called when he was down and I knew it so, when I saw his number I would start the conversation with a joke. He would always end the call by saying "thanks" because deep down he know what I was doing. I got a call from his mother Tuesday say that Shamar had died. She didn't tell me how and asked me to speak at his funeral. She also wanted me to tell everyone on the forum that meant so much to him of his passing. He was a big part of the community for a long time and helped many people . So, don't judge him by what happened at the end of a troubled life but, by all the years he was at the top of his game and helped so, many people. Maybe now this troubled man can finally be at peace. I will miss my friend. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 OMG WHY.... Rest in Peace Shamar. ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I consider all you guys as my family. It's heart breaking to find out Shamar's passing this way.... My condolences to Shamar's family and you. May he rests in peace ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It is heartbreaking. It is awful news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 So sorry to hear this. Rest in peace mon frère. I wish I had met up with him during my recent trip to SoCal. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 A happier moment. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaders_3.0R Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I saw a white 08-09 this morning around 6. Woman driver heading west on the 10 fwy near 215 interchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I always wanted to tell the real backstory of what really was going on behind the scene with Shamar But, that was not my battle to fight. I met Shamar around 2006 at one of our meets. He was a big (about 6'3" 270 lbs) loud and full of bravado. But, he was at that age.( about 20 yrs old). Always wanting to go fast and race everyone. But, a really good guy that cared. You would see his post on the forums helping other members with tunes and tuning questions. I still have his tune on may car to this day with no problem. He tunes hundreds of all over the world and was know for good tune and took pride in that for a long time. But, the last year or so had been really trying for him. His divorce , his father died, he felt was burned by his business partner that took his name and reputation, then the death of 2 close friends took a toll on him he started to unravel. He was like a little brother to me (I'm 43 and I think he just turn 29) and I tried to mentor him and be something stable in life. He called when he was down and I knew it so, when I saw his number I would start the conversation with a joke. He would always end the call by saying "thanks" because deep down he know what I was doing. I got a call from his mother Tuesday say that Shamar had died. She didn't tell me how and asked me to speak at his funeral. She also wanted me to tell everyone on the forum that meant so much to him of his passing. He was a big part of the community for a long time and helped many people . So, don't judge him by what happened at the end of a troubled life but, by all the years he was at the top of his game and helped so, many people. Maybe now this troubled man can finally be at peace. I will miss my friend. RIP Shamar, the real infamous. Last time I talked to Shamar was at the 2012 Subiefest. He's always relaxed, makes jokes and was just a genuine person that you'd want to be around. He's tuned on my 05 LGT and I remembered he always talked to me in a language that I understood and never treat me differently just cuz I knew way less about tuning. I remember during one of the road tunes, we were waiting for my car to cool down a bit, so I turned on the radio and Kanye West was playing, and he just rocked with it and sang along like its nobody's business. Although I didn't know him too well, this is the Shamar that I remembered and I feel awful that so many things had to happen to him all around the same time frame. My condolences to his family, may he rest in peace. -Gary mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 damn RIP there is always two side to the story, and this explains all about it +1 to still having his tune on my car! 4 years and no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldG Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 So sad to hear this. RIP Shamar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istealfrombums Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Damn....RIP Shamar...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Sorry for the late update. But the funeral for Shamar will be the Saturday 2/21/15 at 400 Rancheria Road, Diamond Bar, CA at 11am. Also out of respect to Shamar and his family, Mike Sprank please do not to attend or send anything funeral. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 If that is how the family feels then I will respect their request. I understand that they were told (and believed) the misinformation that was presented to them. Out of respect to Shamar I have never told "my side" of the story and most likely never will. It can all rest with Shamar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLGT Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Also out of respect to Shamar and his family, Mike Sprank please do not to attend or send anything funeral. Yikes, maybe better in private message? I dunno, just saying.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squad51 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 That was pretty tactless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FocuS Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Just noticed this thread got into the STi booster...I have an 05 LGT with the 5EAT...Would this be one of those where the STi booster wouldn't work? Feel free to PM so we don't muddy up the thread. Thanks! My apologies for the thread jack... If not running Brembos, dont do it. The boosters dont fit all cars. VDC LGT's (at least 5EAT's) are a confirmed no go. The STi booster is designed around the Brembo brakes. When converting an LGT (or a WRX, or a Forester) to Brembos, you get a mushy pedal (like it was not mushy enough from the factory). Switch to an STi booster and you get improved pedal feel and more pressure to the calipers. If you are switching to a BBK designed for an LGT (like StopTech) then switching boosters is not recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 It will work on your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogg Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 A happier moment. Why? Is he the black dude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 That's Shamar. RIP bruthah. He and LALGT were at Pomona I believe. Things got pretty exciting not too long after this IIRC, with a car revving off a trailer going out of control and almost hitting them. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoDork Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/ST%20Patty%202007/pic12.jpg Good times in HB ~Sucka-Duck~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 saw a black LGT wagon, dark wheels, tint, HIDs, with gold Brembos driving on the 405N near the airport last week... if anyone cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Some of us still do. I just dont see nearly as many LGT's as I used to. I did have an 07 SpecB at the shop today and I am building the motor in an 07 OBXT right now as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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