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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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P.S. I'm still planning on some DPTs - possibly 18x9e35s for my "real" summer set (I want new tires for track days!). :lol:
Wait..... Didn't you have a set of Volk CE28Ns?:icon_question:
Wait..... Didn't you have a set of Volk CE28Ns?:icon_question:
I did.... and I sold them for $600 :chair:

WHY WAS I SO STUPID?! :icon_redface:
I did.... and I sold them for $600 :chair:

WHY WAS I SO STUPID?! :icon_redface:
Dude!!!!! ... :chair:
Dude!!!!! ... :chair:
I already feel like crap when people bring this up.. Ugh :/


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After my mishap with my brakes seizing, I decided to replace my front calipers, rotors, and pads as well as replace all my brake lines with stainless steel ones. I topped it all off with Super Blue Race Brake Fluid and can say that my brakes are now awesome! The culprit of my brake failure was actually due to the Hill Holder’s old age. The result? Remove HH completely and viola, problem solved!

Here’s a list of parts I used in the brake swap as well as some pictures:

  • OEM Replacement Forester Calipers
  • EBC USR Front Rotors (Slotted)
  • Performance Friction Front Brake Pads
  • Goodridge Braided (SS) Brake Lines
  • Super Blue Race Brake Fluid




Click here for my full blog post!
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Lookin' good brosker.
Demps, where can I get some -ORILLA flaps like you've got on your car? :N_poke:
Man oh man...

Sweet job mate :D She's looking good. Get your feel about not wanting to let her go now.

Been feeling that my 99 is getting a bit too old, and was thinking about an 04...

BUT... but but but... :icon_confused:

Good work with the car problems though bud, you certainly seem to have gotten your fair share =/
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Here's a preview of the next photo installment.....!





On a side note, the Foz is getting replaced within a month :biggrin:
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On a side note, the Foz is getting replaced within a month :biggrin:
Why and with what?
Why and with what?
One of these:




And my reason for this? I need a daily driver because rally car. :biggrin:
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Man those last few photos are HAWT. freaking dope forester
Autocross tomorrow!

Should have some updates with photos / video here soon :lol:




PS: The numbers and car class are magnets so I can be non-racey when I'm not racing :D
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Pics or it didnt happen!
Don't let the Foz go, you'll regret it, yours looks great!!!
Don't let the Foz go, you'll regret it, yours looks great!!!
He's right. You'll regret it man.
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Some updates:

#1 24psi of boost!



#2 255/40/17 Kumho Ecsta XSs!



#3 Tribeca Rear Big Brake Upgrade! (first ever?!) Top = LGT Calipers, bottom = Tribeca calipers.



#4 Just some sexy random photos...


My girlfriend races, too!​


Next-level body roll!​



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My ever-changing plans are as follows:

1. Ground Control Coilovers
2. Group N Tranny Mount
3. Stage 2 Clutch w/ OEM Flywheel
4. Snow Tires
4 1/2. New Wheels / Tires

Thoughts / suggestions for any of this?? :biggrin:

Also updated Page 1 to look pretty.
Looks great dude!!!

Talk to me about the tribeca brakes... What are you running in the front?

PS. still want that carpet? :D
Looks great dude!!!

Talk to me about the tribeca brakes... What are you running in the front?

PS. still want that carpet? :D
Thanks!

The brakes are just for the rears and I have Tribeca calipers, pads, and brackets paired with LGT vented rotors. I bought the calipers just for the brackets but they didn't fit the LGT calipers so I had to grind the inside of the Tribeca calipers to fit the rotors and they're great! The car brakes very evenly now and the only complaint I have apart from needing to modify the calipers is that my ABS freaked out after the swap so I no longer can use it (pulled the fuse).

As for the carpet, I think another member on here will be able to sell me their black carpet but I'll letcha know if it doesn't work out! :lol:


Updates:

I ordered a lip for the Fozzie :icon_wink: should be here on Tuesday!! Can't wait!!!!!!!
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