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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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sooblover
very nice. DPTs are awesome. What color you thinking?

And as I commented (at length lol) in your other thread, I think you are best off with 245/45-17 tire size...
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Duderotomy said:
they should...
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Thanks :D I'll probably go with them then!
(You definitely had an impact on the DPT choice too haha)

sooblover said:
very nice. DPTs are awesome. What color you thinking?

And as I commented (at length lol) in your other thread, I think you are best off with 245/45-17 tire size...
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I'm thinking of Sport Bronze (not the gold, flashy ones) and I did see your posts over there, thanks for the input! I think 245/45s it is!


Annnnnd, here's some eye-candy! I'm getting everything painted when the 5-day forecast doesn't call for precipitation and when the temperature is over 50* (so hopefully next week!).

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Duderotomy
Nice update, but it's filthy...
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Duderotomy said:
Nice update, but it's filthy...
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Meh.. It snowed, rained, was 50* and sunny, and then rained and snowed again yesterday. It was clean the night before :(
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Duderotomy
meh, mine is flithy too... the weather doesn't know what it wants to do this spring.
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Snoshado
Updates to come within the next 24 hours! Putting my painted bumper etc back on tonight so expect beautiful photos soon :D
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New photos!




Next Up: Replace front endlinks and buy new wheels!
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JUNKYARDGABE
paint came out great :icon_cool:
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Snoshado
Thanks! The bumper still looks too "new" but it's plastic so I guess I can't buff it without risking melting it :p

Did you ever get around to finding out about your headlight wiring?
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thebeephaha
Very nice!
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Arthrogrian19
Looking good Dempsey! Now is a good time to do a clear bra to keep the paint in good condition. :icon_wink:
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thebeephaha said:
Very nice!
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Thanks!

Arthrogrian19 said:
Looking good Dempsey! Now is a good time to do a clear bra to keep the paint in good condition. :icon_wink:
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I don't know about that one! I've heard that it'll make your paint look too new compared to the parts without the bra on it??
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Snoshado said:
Thanks!



I don't know about that one! I've heard that it'll make your paint look too new compared to the parts without the bra on it??
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Eh, I suppose that's true if the rest of the paint is faded. That said, it wouldn't hurt to at least do the front of the hood.:icon_biggrin:
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avylyn
WOW!! Looks great! Now the chick just put new scratch on your bumper!! :)
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Arthrogrian19 said:
Eh, I suppose that's true if the rest of the paint is faded. That said, it wouldn't hurt to at least do the front of the hood.:icon_biggrin:
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Maybe I will then! :lol: it won't be long before this thing sees dirt roads again!!

avylyn said:
WOW!! Looks great! Now the chick just put new scratch on your bumper!! :)
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Haha yeah but I'll make her buff it out and take some more pics ;)
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pigboat_2
I just couldn't stop laughing...
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knarg
great success
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MikeDrives1
wa wa we wa!
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Snoshado
Thanks guys and Mike, what on earth is all this we wa-ing about??
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Snoshado
So today I'm going to see if I can get a sponsorship / partnership with a local alignment place as I'm now tackling my clunky suspension bits and ugly, narrow wheel issues *hint hint*

I'm also going to try and refinish my roof rails - they're turning grey and have dark spots where the warning stickers used to be. Any suggestions on this one? I think I'll start with some armor all and see what happens :biggrin:

Ooooh and I also updated the first post of this journal with all of the mods this car has done to it, plus a sweet photo I took last night :icon_wink:
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