Snoshado's FXT Journal

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · Mar 31, 2010 (Edited)

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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Just curious, but why a 20G forester as your first turbo vehicle? Thats pretty up there in power and it most likely IS going to blow the transmission at some point. I feel a VF39 would be much more fun to just putter around in if you're not going to race it or anything as you'll actually be able to get on the gas without going straight into a tree lol.

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Arthrogrian19

· #22 · Mar 31, 2010

Let's face it, you didn't buy a 20G FXT to go slow. :N_poke: Your first mod should be a driving class. :tissue::biggrin:

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MudRunner

· #23 · Mar 31, 2010

^You just hush. I'm still dreaming of a STOCK XT. :lol:

Dempsey, just don't kill it, okay? lol Post up plenty of pics!

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #24 · Mar 31, 2010

funkymonkey1002 said:
Just curious, but why a 20G forester as your first turbo vehicle? Thats pretty up there in power and it most likely IS going to blow the transmission at some point. I feel a VF39 would be much more fun to just putter around in if you're not going to race it or anything as you'll actually be able to get on the gas without going straight into a tree lol.

I was going to get a turbo anyways... I didn't know what 20 g meant when I first started looking at the car and by the time I found out I wasn't going to back down. I plan on upgrading to a new tranny/clutch soon-ish but I don't live in a place where I can even drive over 55mph so it won't be a problem for now.

Arthrogrian19 said:
Let's face it, you didn't buy a 20G FXT to go slow. :N_poke: Your first mod should be a driving class. :tissue::biggrin:

xD Rally school next Friday! Problem solved haha. I'll surely take driving classes that relate to this new car in the future though.

MudRunner said:
^You just hush. I'm still dreaming of a STOCK XT. :lol:

Dempsey, just don't kill it, okay? lol Post up plenty of pics!

:lol: I won't! I'm gonna take care of her! You'll get that FXT soon enough! Maybe if repairs are too expensive on the Outback this summer you can just trade up or something?!

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Real Lyte

· #25 · Mar 31, 2010

I think crash bandicoot is a well suited name, nice one Rem :biggrin:

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AzNFoLife924

· #26 · Mar 31, 2010

High Schooler + Modified FXT + Snow = Serious

Trouble :biggrin:

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Roo

· #27 · Mar 31, 2010

Duderotomy said:
Yay... another journal thread for Crash Bandicoot, I mean Snoshado.

I wish I was cool enough to have multiple Forester journals... :wink:

DNPMSLMFFAO!!!

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vicali

· #28 · Mar 31, 2010

Snoshado said:
I was going to get a turbo anyways... I didn't know what 20 g meant when I first started looking at the car and by the time I found out I wasn't going to back down.

ooh this is going to be soo good.. talk about starting @ the deep end.
just going to get my feet wet, until I drown :biggrin:

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ScoobyDoobie

· #29 · Mar 31, 2010

funkymonkey1002 said:
lol that was my first thought as well. Going from a stock X to a 20g FXT. This should be interesting :woohoo:

+1 to that.

Congrats on the upgrade!

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Roo

· #30 · Mar 31, 2010

Snoshado said:
xD Rally school next Friday! Problem solved haha. I'll surely take driving classes that relate to this new car in the future though.

The problem is FAR from solved, especially if you think that learning how to powerslide your car in the dirt is going to teach you a single thing about handling that much power on the street.

HERE is the FIRST MODIFICATION that you need to make. Instead of getting a six-speed, instead of getting a Stage 2 or 3 clutch (which will make this nearly unstreetable), perhaps you should spend the time/money on the best mod - it's transferable from vehicle to vehicle, it doesn't break or wear out, and it's a piece of safety equipment that just might save your life. I know it saved mine.

You have a new title now - we'll remove it after a time if we don't see this FXT make an appearance in the Member Mishaps forum. BTW, we've heard all the excuses before, so you're going to have to get really original.

Some of the more original excuses for wrecking a Subaru:

The turbo spooled at 12mph
The deer jumped out in front of me
There was a puddle in the road and my car started oversteering
The sun was in my eyes
The guy I was racing in the Supra cut me off at 130mph
My ABS kicked in
I had two people in the back seat which shifted my weight balance to the rear

MEOW!! - contributed by my son Pumpkin... :icon_razz:

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vicali

· #31 · Mar 31, 2010 (Edited)

^Bwaahaha.. what about some of Dempseys own;
'my sister was screaming in the passenger seat'
' I was like omgwtfbbq and hit the brakes'

:N_poke:
best members journal evar!

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neoshi

· #32 · Mar 31, 2010

Ok but seriously it's been 3 pages of mostly bashing so far. I want more pics!

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cnunez13

· #33 · Mar 31, 2010

^^ word!! MORE PICS!

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Duderotomy

· #34 · Mar 31, 2010

more pics! :lol:

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Roo

· #35 · Mar 31, 2010

neoshi said:
Ok but seriously it's been 3 pages of mostly bashing so far. I want more pics!

Newbie??!!
:icon_razz:

Your post is only the second one on the second page for me... :biggrin:

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neoshi

· #36 · Mar 31, 2010

lol then it shall continue!!

haha jp

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funkymonkey1002

· #37 · Mar 31, 2010

neoshi said:
Ok but seriously it's been 3 pages of mostly bashing so far. I want more pics!

I think we're all mostly worried about a relatively new driver NOT ending up as a very messy pancake/tree ornament. My parents started me off driving gokarts and such when I was younger, but even still, looking back on the first few years of driving when I had a mustang GT and the FXT, I'm not sure how I'm still alive! Especially with a car with that much power, you HAVE to know how to control it past the limits, not just how to control it in normal driving. Also I would start putting money into a "I need a new clutch/transmission" fund (or a de-mod fund, I'm not sure a 20g is really ideal for a daily driver).

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Vinnyd

· #38 · Mar 31, 2010

funkymonkey1002 said:
I'm not sure a 20g is really ideal for a daily driver).

neither is a 35r but i still do it. Just because you have the power doesn't mean you always need to use it. i probably drive safer than most people I know since I am aware of how dangerous my car can be.

c'mon guys let him live and learn his own lessons.

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MudRunner

· #39 · Mar 31, 2010

Roo said:
The problem is FAR from solved, especially if you think that learning how to powerslide your car in the dirt is going to teach you a single thing about handling that much power on the street.

HERE is the FIRST MODIFICATION that you need to make. Instead of getting a six-speed, instead of getting a Stage 2 or 3 clutch (which will make this nearly unstreetable), perhaps you should spend the time/money on the best mod - it's transferable from vehicle to vehicle, it doesn't break or wear out, and it's a piece of safety equipment that just might save your life. I know it saved mine.

You have a new title now - we'll remove it after a time if we don't see this FXT make an appearance in the Member Mishaps forum. BTW, we've heard all the excuses before, so you're going to have to get really original.

Some of the more original excuses for wrecking a Subaru:

The turbo spooled at 12mph
The deer jumped out in front of me
There was a puddle in the road and my car started oversteering
The sun was in my eyes
The guy I was racing in the Supra cut me off at 130mph
My ABS kicked in
I had two people in the back seat which shifted my weight balance to the rear

MEOW!! - contributed by my son Pumpkin... :icon_razz:

Laughing... so... hard.... cannot breathe...

:lol:

Yep, first thing's first. Driving school. Driving, not rally. I'm saving my pennies!

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illmannered

· #40 · Mar 31, 2010

really!? When did you get a XT? I thought you were only driving your Moms?
Nice dude..:

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