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Snoshado
Snoshado's "Because Racecar" Build Thread


Random Mods

Engine
  • 2006 STI Longblock
  • Top Feed Injector Conversion
  • Fuel Injector Clinic 1100cc Injectors
  • Blouch TD06 20G-XT Turbo
  • Manley CR Pistons
  • ACL Race Bearings
  • CX Racing FMIC
  • Random Technologies Catted Hi-Flo Downpipe
  • Tomei Equal Length Headers
  • Tomei Up Pipe
  • Prodrive Boost Solenoid
  • OEM STI Spark Plugs
  • Koyo Aluminum Radiator
  • COBB Turbo Heat Shield
  • Injen Short Ram Air Intake
  • 3" COBB Catless Exhaust
  • Perrin Turbo Inlet Hose
  • Perrin Master Cylinder Brace
  • Kartboy Short Shifter
  • Mishimoto Oil Catch Can
  • Group N Motor Mounts

Drivetrain
  • 2005 STI Transmission
  • 2005 STI Rear Differential
  • 2005 STI Front/Rear Hubs (5x114.3)
  • 2005 STI Driveshaft & Axles
  • 2005 STI Front/Rear Brembo Brakes
  • ACT Heavy Duty Clutch Kit
  • Competition Clutch Lightweight Flywheel

Wheels / Suspension
  • Enkei Rajin Wheels 18x8"
  • Kumho Ecsta PX91 XL 245/35/18
  • MSW Type 85 Wheels 17x8" +48 Offset
  • 2005 STI JDM Struts
  • STI Aluminium Lateral Links
  • STI Rear Strut Tower Brace
  • Perrin Polyurethane Front End Links
  • Rear Subframe Lockdown Bolts / Bushings

Interior
  • 2008 FXT Gauge Cluster Surround
  • 2011 OEM STI Shift Knob
  • 2006 STI Shifter Surround
  • 2008 JDM STI Hazard Button
  • AEM Wideband Gauge
  • Prosport Boost Gauge (52mm)
  • Prosport Oil Pressure Gauge (52mm)
  • STI Floor Mats
  • WRX Limited Front Seats
  • Polk Front/Rear Speakers (DB651)

Exterior
  • Front STI CS2 Style Lip
  • 2008 Sport Front End (headlights, grille, hood, fenders, bumper)
  • 2013 STI HID Projectors + OEM Harness (retrofitted by me!)
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Subtle Solutions Skidplate
  • 2008 Sport Tail Lights
  • 2008 Forester Sports Sideskirts
  • 2006 OEM STI Front / Rear Emblems

Wish List

Photos
This was my first real dirt drive out by Pyramid Lake, NV! Good times :icon_wink:



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cnunez13
lookin good Demps!!!


yaa i agree with Silke... get more suspension mods, i did the 04 sti steering rack and the 05 sti MC/booster/cusco brace and its a different car!! and by far my favorite mods

should think of upgrading brakes as well need some stopping power for that 20g
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04eatmefxt
Dempsamus Prime

Snoshado, pm'd
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Snoshado
Alright so less than 2 weeks until I get my summer wheels! How cool is that?!

This Friday I'm getting a partial 90k service done, since I've already done plugs, belts, and oil.

In a month I'll be getting a tune and might just skip out on the CAI...

Apart from that, I don't think I'm gonna get my hands on an '04 steering rack so I think I heard about bushings or something? Might just go that route, then new struts and after that maybe brakes if I'm feeling it.
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ConnorLug
omg i'm seriously in love with your foz :biggrin:

Here, I'll do a trade! My 03 X for your XT! :Banane35:
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Snoshado
Haha now you're really gonna want to trade:

17x9 Rota Torques <3
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buzzword
Snoshado said:
Alright so less than 2 weeks until I get my summer wheels! How cool is that?!

This Friday I'm getting a partial 90k service done, since I've already done plugs, belts, and oil.

In a month I'll be getting a tune and might just skip out on the CAI...

Apart from that, I don't think I'm gonna get my hands on an '04 steering rack so I think I heard about bushings or something? Might just go that route, then new struts and after that maybe brakes if I'm feeling it.
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Will that CAI really help your lean condition? If you can verify that it will, it's not a bad idea with that giant turbo. If not, don't bother. Not worth it.
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damu0703
Like the wheels! :bling:


Have you considered blacking out your roof rails? :cool:
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vicali
Wheels look awesome Demps,
you going to stop and polish them up after every 10 ft of gravel now?
:biggrin:
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blackOnblack
Lookin' good bro :)

I have a oil/air seperator (oil catch can) if you're interested. I can bring it up next time we're up there.
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Snoshado
damu0703 said:
Like the wheels! :bling:


Have you considered blacking out your roof rails? :cool:
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Haha thank you!! And not really since I use them sometimes.

vicali said:
Wheels look awesome Demps,
you going to stop and polish them up after every 10 ft of gravel now?
:biggrin:
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Heh yeah how'd ya know?


blackOnblack said:
Lookin' good bro :)

I have a oil/air seperator (oil catch can) if you're interested. I can bring it up next time we're up there.
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Thanks eh!! And what's that for??
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pigboat_2
Snoshado said:
Thanks eh!! And what's that for??
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I just put one of these on my Forester. There's a couple hoses from the valve covers and the PCV that go into the intake manifold that have blow-by gases. Basically the hoses go into the air oil separator and particles and whatnot have the chance to separate from the clean air back into the intake manifold. As engines get older, blow-by gets worse because the pistons don't make such a good seal against the block.

I assume that my detonation and my o2 sensor got fouled because of this blow-by crap, so I hope the catch can was a good addition...I have pics of it in my journal if you care to look.
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Justforfun
Car is looking sweet Demps! I added you on facebook and you haven't accepted yet! Lame!
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Snoshado
So a little update and a kind of unexpected decision was made recently by me...

I'm currently waiting on a new radiator, as I cracked mine a few weeks ago and things have gone downhill from there. Should arrive on Tuesday so I'll get that installed when I find the time.

At the end of the month, I'm going to (finally) order KYB struts for an '04 Impreza Sedan. I've got my fingers crossed that they fit!!

I'm also going to be ordering a racing harness and then in May I'll be getting a tune.. Summer tyres are going to be ordered around the same time as well!

And if you haven't already figured it out, I'm thinking of getting a DD (n/a Impreza) at some point this year and if that happens, the Foz will get stripped and will get full under body armor, a roll cage, etc etc.. Think stage rally.

It's getting to be an annoying car to daily drive and I know I'm going to end up dead or with tickets / no license if I don't do something about it! gotta keep it though, I think it was meant to be a race car!


blackOnblack said:
Lookin' good bro :)

I have a oil/air seperator (oil catch can) if you're interested. I can bring it up next time we're up there.
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Do want! Text me sometime :)

&thx!
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Snoshado
So, here's a picture with my new suspension setup: '05 STI Springs / KYB GR-2 Impreza Sedan Struts, and 17x9 Rota Torques:
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Snoshado
And here is one now that I have red calipers..
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pigboat_2
My brakes be bigger than yours :) but not red...
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Justforfun
ssseeeexxxxyyyyyyy
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Snoshado
pigboat_2 said:
My brakes be bigger than yours :) but not red...
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What brakes do you have??

I kinda have a thing for "looking cool" but oh well.. :lol:
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pigboat_2
I just picked up the lgt rears and the lgt spec b fronts are on their way, but I might need more stuff to make the fronts work...

I want colored brakes but for some reason I would only want them if they were opposing pistons, like the Wrx 4/2 pots, or Brembos. But alas I'm, poor.
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Snoshado
Hmm... maybe one day I'll be able to afford bigger brakes... but wait, then I could't run small wheels for rally action :biggrin:

Btw... you should just paint them.. who really cares?
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