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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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$250? I bought my UEGO new for $150...

Such typo. Wow. :lol:

Yeah $150... and my new(used) power steering pump died 100% last night. *tear


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So here we have the most recent photo of the Foz :biggrin:



With that out of the way... Look what came in the mail today!



Gorilla lug nuts in blue because... why not? :lol: My Kumho Ecsta SPTs came as well and they're a healthy size of 255/45/17. I'll have them mounted to my DPTs this Sunday (hopefully).



Lastly, I picked up some real coilovers from a friend of mine yesterday. They've on'y got about a year of light use on them and are fully adjustable. Can't wait for the weather to warm up just a bit more so I can get these installed :lol:

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New lip to replace my old lip that was violently destroyed a few months back...



Needless to say, I copied Mike and I'm glad I did :lol:
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Which lip is that?
Which lip is that?
The best one ever :lol:

It's a CS2 style lip for 2006-2007 STIs.
Looking good!

Do you really trust those Gorilla lug nuts to hold up on Rally-X? I have the red ones and I don't even really trust them going on the freeway! They feel so cheap in my hand. I'm exaggerating about not trusting them but you get the picture.
Looking good!

Do you really trust those Gorilla lug nuts to hold up on Rally-X? I have the red ones and I don't even really trust them going on the freeway! They feel so cheap in my hand. I'm exaggerating about not trusting them but you get the picture.
No but they were cheap and I had to buy them when I bought my tires (long story). As far as rallycross goes, I think my days of that are over. I'll probably use my OEM lug nuts for this upcoming autocross season though! :icon_wink:
Just didn't want this to happen to you!

Looking very good man! jealous!
I still have to fit my front coils but here's how it sits as of now... 255/45/17 Kumhos wrapped around some DPTs: :biggrin:

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I'll show you a pork chop sammich...
...and after a slightly annoying night re-drilling the bottom holes of my front coilovers:



I love how it looks and handles now. The front end is so much tighter (due to the setup I had prior being awful). Alignment will happen in the next two days and then I'm removing my TGVs just in time for the 2014 Autocross Season!
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MMMM right up my alley, looking great!!
Is the rear slightly lower than the front? Maybe it's just the image playing tricks on me. Looks great though!
Is the rear slightly lower than the front? Maybe it's just the image playing tricks on me. Looks great though!
The front is actually just slightly lower. The angle of that photo makes it look the other way around though! :lol:

Here's another shot of it... I'm really starting to like this whole lowered thing :icon_wink:




Side note: It's been warming up around here so I've started pulling the white off my hood... I'm excited to see this thing looking clean again!
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