Sirwilliam's "blue Wasabi"

sirwilliam · 07-23-2007, 12:39 PM

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Well, down at the beach this weekend w/ Grandfather and family. Things fell into place and I picked up an '08 WRB FSXT from Subaru of Richmond on the way back home.

And so dubbed "BLUE WASABI" to further the tradition (in bone stock state straight from the dealership):

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvr4 420

looks great ! how are you liking it so far, especially compared to your previous XT ?

I like it but the wheel well gap and the stock suspension is killing me. Kinda weird having stock quiet and power but I have been keeping it below 4k so not really had a chance to lay into it. Has pretty decent low end power for the TD04. Not sure what exactly is different about the '08 ECU tuning. Added bonus of a huge sunroof (not that I wanted one but whatthehay!)

I like the added AUX in w/ MP3 ability. Came w/ homelink autodimming mirror and armrest extender (not sure if those two are standard now). Like that it already has the WRX pedals but will be getting the matching dead pedal shortly.

I like the new lights, bumper, lip spoiler, matching rear spoiler w/ brake light, and new remote lock/unlock control.

I really miss a couple things that came standard from the factory: Heated seats (but the full cloth is good and a little more supportive), heated wiper blades, and fog lights.

I really miss the power from Black Wasabi, the suspension from it and the braking...RIP buddy! Blue Wasabi will slowly build up w/ power mods not coming any time soon to appease the wife.

but I told her I would lower it and get new brakes right away. Looking right now at swifts w/ moboost support and KB endlinks. Can't forget the 20mm STi RSB w/ mounts. Brakes I am looking at standard upgrades w/ Brembos in the future.

Oh, and I don't like the new "larger than a standard donut" donut spare wheel. Will have to get another wheel.

I am giddy like a school girl...hope I can sleep tonight.

MY TIMELINE

07-23-2007: (INSTALLED...Pg 8)

Recaro Sport Baby Seat

07-30-2007: (INSTALLED...Pg 8)

WRX Matching dead pedal

09-15-2007: (INSTALLED)

Prodrive 2.5" axleback

10-24-2007: (INSTALLED)

STi 20mm solid RSB (upgrade over the stock hollow 17mm) w/ larger mounts
KB rear endlinks
MoBoost LLWS

10-25-2007: (INSTALLED...Pg 11)

Swift Sport springs

11-20-2007: (INSTALLED)

Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 215/55/17 tires on stock 17x7 FSXT STi wheels

01-01-2008: (INSTALLED)

APS 65mm CAI w/ (Blue) Samco intake hose

02-06-2008: (DE-INSTALLED)

De-installed APS 65mm CAI w/ (Blue) Samco intake hose for repainting and possible testing w/ new size filter
Reinstalled stock airbox w/ K&N panel filter and stock intake hose

02-09-2008: (INSTALLED)

SPT oil cap (Blue)
SPT battery tie down (Blue)

04-13-2008: (INSTALLED)

COBB AP v.2 - flashed Stage 1

05-16-2008: (INSTALLED)

225/45/18 Falken Ze-912s mounted on 18x8 Gold Enkei RPF1s

05-17-2008: (INSTALLED)

JDM FSTi grill

08-11-2008: (MODIFIED)

Coated COBB catted DP w/ Black Satin

08-12-2008: (INSTALLED)

2005 WRX STi seats

08-13-2008: (INSTALLED)

Coated COBB catted DP w/ Black Satin
ApexI SS 2.5" resonated intermediate pipe
Flashed COBB OTS stage 2

12-08-2008: (INSTALLED)

STi Panel Filter

12-09-2008: (INSTALLED)

17x7.5 Bronze Rota SDR wheels w/ custom "STI" centercap overlay shod w/ 225/55/17 Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3s

04-20-2009: (INSTALLED)

OEM Gold STi Brembo Calipers (F&R)

Front STi DBA 4000 rotors

Rear STi adapter DBA 4000 rotors (to work w/ stock Forester hand brake)

Rear adapter bracket (for STI rear calipers)

STi Hawk HPS pads (F&R)

SS lines (F&R)

STi Master Cylinder

ATE Blue Fluid

04-26-2009: (MODIFIED)

SUBTLE Black vinyl cover for silver rear tailgate strip
Black vinyl overlays for A/C knobs

05-08-2009: (INSTALLED)

BNIB VF43
2006 STI TMIC
2006 STI BPV
Perrin (Blue) STI BPV hose
WRB JDM STI HOODSCOOP
SUBTLE CUSTOM STI TMIC HOODSCOOP SPLITTER
JDM FSTI 2.5 ENGINE ALTERNATOR COVER BADGE
2008 STI REAR TRUNK BADGE
Flashed COBB OTS VF43 93oct

06-22-2009: (INSTALLED)

Custom painted Honda CRV cap for RPF1s
Replica Forester STI "STI" large front bumper stickers
Custom SUBTLE turbo chimney duct w/ heat shield (powder coated)

07-11-2009: (INSTALLED)

Repainted black APS CAI 65mm intake w/ K&N filter and prefilter
Samco (Blue) after MAF hose
One step colder NGK iridium plugs
Perrin EBCS
Custom Jorge dyno protune (300/300 at the wheels)

07-21-2009: (INSTALLED)

Rota T3s HyperSilver 18x8 w/ custom "STI" centercap overlay shod w/ Falken Ziex ZE-912s 225/45/18 (removed from RPF1s)
Hancook Ventus S1 Evo 225/45/18 mounted to RPF1s

08-16-2009:

Tunnel Sandwich Mod

09-26-2009:

Blue Wasabi "Pheonix" Mod
TXS 2.5" Axleback muffler
Lower opening black trim painted WRB on front bumper
Full painted rear bumper

9-30-2009: (INSTALLED)

Matching Coin Pocket w/ clip and fuse sticker

10-11-2009: (MODIFIED)

Painted TXS muffler with flat black high temp paint for more stealth

11-07-2009: (INSTALLED)

17x7.5 Bronze Rota SDR wheels shod w/ 225/55/27 Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3s

11-12-2009: (INSTALLED)

OEM Aero Crossbars

11-28-2009: (INSTALLED)

New JDM "STI" front bumper stickers
Subtle Solutions Carbon Fiber Exhaust/Bumper Heatshield

12-11-2009: (INSTALLED)

Garage XTi Hood Struts
Subtle Solutions Radiator Shroud

12-12-2009: (INSTALLED)

KB Red hangers
KB Botox bolts
IAG light smoked rear taillight protection film
New (non-perforated) passenger side timing cover
Blue Samco radiator hoses

12-30-2009: (INSTALLED)

Gauge Cluster Mod

12-31-2009: (INSTALLED)

2006 OEM USDM WRX STi Steering wheel

01-27-2010: (INSTALLED)

COBB 25mm RSB w/ COBB HD mounts (slightly narrower than stock bar)
COBB 25mm FSB
KYB GR2 '04-'05 Forester specific struts
Ingalls camber bolts for rear struts

04-05-2010: (INSTALLED)

Swapped the SDR winter setup for my summer setup (Hancook Ventus S1 Evo 225/45/18 mounted to Gold 18x8 RPF1s)

04-11-2010: (INSTALLED)

Rally Armor mud flaps

04-23-2010: (MODIFICATION)

Built motor going in

Latest power:

300/300 at the wheels (Custom Jorge dyno protune)

Latest pics:

MannyLegacy · 07-23-2007, 12:44 PM

^^^^

AHHHH CONGRATS!!!

And VERRY SEXEEE!!!

sirwilliam · 07-23-2007, 12:45 PM

Thanks! And it only had 6 mi. on the odometer when I picked it up...guess it was fresh of the boat

gvr4 420 · 07-23-2007, 12:46 PM

looks great ! how are you liking it so far, especially compared to your previous XT ? I hinted to my future wife, 3 weeks to go, about getting a new XT and got the big FORGETABOUTIT !

MannyLegacy · 07-23-2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirwilliam

Thanks! And it only had 6 mi. on the odometer when I picked it up...guess it was fresh of the boat

LOL Awesome Bro!!

I just found out that I take delivery of my New Baby on the 26th. Only a few more days left. I'm Sooo excited!! :D

sirwilliam · 07-23-2007, 12:54 PM

.......

sirwilliam · 07-23-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MannyLegacy

LOL Awesome Bro!!

I just found out that I take delivery of my New Baby on the 26th. Only a few more days left. I'm Sooo excited!! :D

Well, pre-delivery congrats to you on the new baby...NO SLEEP FOR YOU!

problemcat13 · 07-23-2007, 01:02 PM

Well you didn't waste any time! Stock wheel gap killing you - hilarious!

walla-ru · 07-23-2007, 01:03 PM

Nice! Like the blue a whole lot...

MannyLegacy · 07-23-2007, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirwilliam

Well, pre-delivery congrats to you on the new baby...NO SLEEP FOR YOU!

Hahhaha... Yeah, from the sound of it you're already going to have problems sleeping.

And Thanks for the Pre-Delivery Congrats!

Peaty · 07-23-2007, 01:05 PM

Congrats :) I can't see the pics yet as they get blocked at work, I'll check when I get home. Best of luck with it.

sirwilliam · 07-23-2007, 01:07 PM

Thanks, guys!

Roo · 07-23-2007, 01:11 PM

Congrats on the new purchase!!

I got dibs on the stock turbo

sirwilliam · 07-23-2007, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roo

Congrats on the new purchase!!

I got dibs on the stock turbo

Thanks, ROO. We will see which way I go w/ power mods...maybe I can wait until 36k warranty runs out before I swap the turbo...

Yeah, right!

GTP · 07-23-2007, 01:13 PM

Nice!

07-23-2007, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
MannyLegacy ....Snarf-Snarf Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ana-Crime Posts: 1,410 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 11 reviews	^^^^ AHHHH CONGRATS!!! And VERRY SEXEEE!!! __________________ ......ahhhh......it's good to be back!!

07-23-2007, 12:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
sirwilliam BLUE WASABI (#2 Info Provider) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Wild Serengeti Suburbs of NoVa Posts: 9,352 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Thanks! And it only had 6 mi. on the odometer when I picked it up...guess it was fresh of the boat __________________ BLUE WASABI v2

07-23-2007, 12:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
gvr4 420 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 426 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks great ! how are you liking it so far, especially compared to your previous XT ? I hinted to my future wife, 3 weeks to go, about getting a new XT and got the big FORGETABOUTIT ! __________________ a forester ???

07-23-2007, 12:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
sirwilliam BLUE WASABI (#2 Info Provider) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Wild Serengeti Suburbs of NoVa Posts: 9,352 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 26 reviews	....... __________________ BLUE WASABI v2 Last edited by sirwilliam; 07-23-2007 at 01:06 PM.

07-23-2007, 01:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
problemcat13 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,796 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Well you didn't waste any time! Stock wheel gap killing you - hilarious! __________________ 99 Muddy Foz -sorely missed 04 XT - DEATHSLED

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07-23-2007, 01:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
walla-ru Sleepy Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Walla Walla Valley, WA, USA Posts: 670 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice! Like the blue a whole lot... __________________ MY03 X 5MT Woodland Green ----- Give Blood...Play Hockey

07-23-2007, 01:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Peaty The Modfather Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS - Rock Chalk Posts: 6,860 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Congrats :) I can't see the pics yet as they get blocked at work, I'll check when I get home. Best of luck with it. __________________ Peaty 2010 Legacy 3.6 R - Limited 2006 B9 Tribeca - Limited 1999 Miata - MX5

07-23-2007, 01:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
sirwilliam BLUE WASABI (#2 Info Provider) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Wild Serengeti Suburbs of NoVa Posts: 9,352 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Thanks, guys! __________________ BLUE WASABI v2

07-23-2007, 01:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Roo Dr. Detour Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Foresters' favorite town!! Posts: 5,511 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Congrats on the new purchase!! I got dibs on the stock turbo __________________

07-23-2007, 01:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
GTP Fear the Gorilla! Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Steel City=Home of Bus #36 Posts: 193 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice! __________________ 97 Audi Quattro *Salvation is not found in a religion it's found in a person-Jesus Christ*

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