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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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #601 · Apr 7, 2014 (Edited)

Thanks Mike.

Unfortunately, I was launching today and I heard a pop and some grinding and the rear of the car feels like it no longer has power. I think it's my drive shaft but might be the rear diff... Anyone have an idea as to what I may have broke?
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· #602 · Apr 7, 2014

What is going on with that TMIC shroud? :lol:

Probably shredded the sun gear.

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #603 · Apr 7, 2014 (Edited)

It's beautiful, cheap, and functional lol.

What's the sun gear??
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pigboat_2

· #604 · Apr 7, 2014

Referring to a gear in the diff. Not entirely positive as to which specifically, but you have the planetary gears and the sun gear which is one of the central ones. Maybe.

Google. Then bite a stick and buy the STi drivetrain swap your car needs.

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #605 · Apr 7, 2014 (Edited)

Or buy a Mini like I was destined to.
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pigboat_2

· #606 · Apr 7, 2014

The 6 speed, 5x114, and Brembos sounds significantly more attractive.

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #607 · Apr 7, 2014 (Edited)

Poor little Forester...
Hopefully it's the drive shaft and not the rear diff!

Yesterday while launching (and being a turd), I heard a loud pop followed by some grinding and then a lack of power to the rear of the car. It feels like the car will not really move and then suddenly jerk and start moving. I drove it to my mechanic this morning and it seems like it pulls instead of "AWDs" :lol:

I've got my fingers crossed that it's nothing extremely major and if it's fixed by the end of week, I'll be autocrossing Saturday and Sunday!

EDIT: Looks like it was in fact my rear diff exploding. Here's the proof...

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #608 · Apr 10, 2014 (Edited)

They see me rollin'
Because my new diff is installed!

Here's a photo from last night. My mechanic let me help out and over the course of four hours, a pizza, and a few beers, I was back on the road! :lol: Just in time for this weekend's autocross!!!

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #609 · Apr 10, 2014 (Edited)

In hopes of keeping Brian happy...
Here's yet another photo of the Fozzie!

Installed my super-custom Thule roof rack last night in hopes of getting some biking in today. I think it's actually going to happen, too! :lol:

Also: Can someone tell me I'm not delirious in thinking that the 06-08 Foresters have much beefier side skirts than the pre-face-lift ones (a-la mine)?!
(Brian, Remington - I'm looking at you)
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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #610 · Apr 14, 2014 (Edited)

Despite my evil air leak,
The first SCCA Autocross of the season wasn't half bad!

Saturday was a Test 'n Tune Day and this is unfortunately the only photo of my car that was taken all weekend... Trimming those fender liners because ...racecar? :lol:

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adizon

· #611 · Apr 14, 2014

Glad you got your diff. issue sorted out quickly! BTW what size tires are you running? They look pretty wide!

*** edit: just read page 1. 255/40/17

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Duderotomy

· #612 · Apr 14, 2014

Snoshado said:
In hopes of keeping Brian happy...
Here's yet another photo of the Fozzie!

Installed my super-custom Thule roof rack last night in hopes of getting some biking in today. I think it's actually going to happen, too! :lol:

Also: Can someone tell me I'm not delirious in thinking that the 06-08 Foresters have much beefier side skirts than the pre-face-lift ones (a-la mine)?!
(Brian, Remington - I'm looking at you)

Yes, we have a boxier side skirt on the facelift SG's

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Prettym1k3

· #613 · Apr 14, 2014

Bummer about your diff, man. That sucks. Glad you're up and running again though!

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #614 · Apr 15, 2014 (Edited)

adizon said:
Glad you got your diff. issue sorted out quickly! BTW what size tires are you running? They look pretty wide!

*** edit: just read page 1. 255/40/17

Too bad that info is incorrect... Oops!! :lol:

They're actually 255/45/17s and they're some model of Kumhos.. I should probably update that first page at some point.
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vicali

· #615 · Apr 15, 2014

Snoshado said:
and they're some model of Kumhos.. I should probably update that first page at some point.

They're Ecsta SPTs. :biggrin:

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #616 · Apr 15, 2014 (Edited)

vicali said:
They're Ecsta SPTs. :biggrin:

Haha thanks!

PS, it looks like my girlfriend did manage to snap one more photo of the Fozzie last Sunday!

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #617 · Apr 21, 2014 (Edited)

The Foz still has an air leak
I'm about to give up, but first...

I ordered new injector gaskets or whatever for the passenger side fuel rails - should be here on Wednesday so we'll see what happens. I'm almost wishing the engine would blow so I'm forced to buy another car sooner than later.

This whole thing is making me feel like crap and honestly, I have no hope that those gaskets will fix the problem. I'm definitely not putting the $200 or whatever it costs into a new manifold / TGV housing setup (everything is f***ed up in that general area) at this point.

P.S. My Rota Torques are for sale... $500 OBO. Here's the Craigslist Link.

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #618 · Jul 1, 2014

Snoshado said:
I'll just leave this here...
Who knows how long it'll be there.

Could be for the night, could be for a few weeks, or even a few months... We'll find out tomorrow :biggrin:

So it ended up being a few months and two missed autocrosses but here's what's going on (again lol).

I fixed my PIAA driving lights last night which I've been meaning to do for a while.. And my hesitation issue looks like a P2138 code which seems to be accelerator-related. I'm working on that now because there is another autocross in two weeks and I definitely want to be there!

My engine has a slight oil leak which I found out about after letting the Foz sit in the garage for the past two months. I think it's the valve covers so those ought to be replaced before the 12th as well.

I'll leave you with this until later today or tomorrow: It's now a dedicated track car :biggrin:

I wonder what the rest looks like...

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #619 · Jul 1, 2014

I'll definitely snap some better pictures but for now, I hope these will do :icon_wink:

I'm trying to get back into autocross without a broken car :lol