Dang. Just planning for the future if my car doesn't sell. 18g seems around the right place for me.
Snoshado's FXT Journal
Snoshado's "Because Racecar" Build Thread
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Engine
Drivetrain
Wheels / Suspension
Interior
Exterior
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This was my first real dirt drive out by Pyramid Lake, NV! Good times :icon_wink:
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Random Mods
- Alpine iXA-W404 Stereo Upgrade
- New Shift Knob / Gauge Cluster Trim
- Dust Boot Repair (pics included)
- First-Time Interior Cleaning
- STI TMIC Install / Tune
- Master Cylinder Brace Install
- Rear Speaker Replacement
- Finished Front End Conversion
- Painted Stock WRX Rims
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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Yeah, my bushings are definitely going and my shifter needs a part replaced which might be why I think it's the tranny that's dying. That, and my flywheel is most definitely warped :icon_rolleyes:
If those two issues solve it though, then I'm willing to say that a 20g is not going to destroy your tranny if you're careful and have a good tune
This fully STI-swapped wagon with insane suspension and 9.5" wide wheels is in 1st:
He's also either the fastest or second fastest out of everyone at every event :lol:
The other guy in 2nd is in a Miata and the reason (I think) he's ahead is because I missed a couple of events this season.
I said screw it and fixed the mount for my PIAA lights. Basically, I'm never using my horrible OEM high beams again (until I can afford to pay a shop to make them work).
For the wiring... this should be what you need to do to make your SG5 harness work with the SG9 headlights:I said screw it and fixed the mount for my PIAA lights. Basically, I'm never using my horrible OEM high beams again (until I can afford to pay a shop to make them work).
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Here it is...
The moment you've all been waiting for!
The wiring diagram to convert '03-'05 headlights to the newer, '06-'08 ones!!
This will make it so that your low beams don't give the high beams a phantom load when they're on and will also make the low beams stay on when you turn on the high beams - just like they're supposed to!
*Use the driver side headlight plug for this and run wires across to the passenger side headlight assembly. Do not connect anything to the passenger side headlight plug coming from the car - tape / seal the plug instead and do not use it.
A huge thanks to Joshua H (thebeephaha) for this!
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The moment you've all been waiting for!
The wiring diagram to convert '03-'05 headlights to the newer, '06-'08 ones!!
This will make it so that your low beams don't give the high beams a phantom load when they're on and will also make the low beams stay on when you turn on the high beams - just like they're supposed to!
*Use the driver side headlight plug for this and run wires across to the passenger side headlight assembly. Do not connect anything to the passenger side headlight plug coming from the car - tape / seal the plug instead and do not use it.
A huge thanks to Joshua H (thebeephaha) for this!
You're welcome man! I'm glad it worked out.
Some goodies arrived today...
and the rest of the awesomeness will show up every day until Sunday!
1. Kartboy XL Exhaust Hangers.. because my current setup was hitting the bumper and... new exhaust on Sunday!
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2. Tactrix Openport.. because I want to tune my own car damnit!
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and the rest of the awesomeness will show up every day until Sunday!
1. Kartboy XL Exhaust Hangers.. because my current setup was hitting the bumper and... new exhaust on Sunday!
2. Tactrix Openport.. because I want to tune my own car damnit!
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Throwback Thursday?
Sure why not! Plus, this may or may not be a hint at what's to come...
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My rear Perrin End Links just showed up, too!
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Sure why not! Plus, this may or may not be a hint at what's to come...
My rear Perrin End Links just showed up, too!
It's happening! :icon_wink:
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The Last Big Update
...until next Summer. This isn't necessarily a bad thing though!
I'm sure some of you know that I'm moving to Ashland, Oregon in two weeks to move on with my life, education, and career. I had to make a tough decision a few weeks ago which ended in me selling my new (to me) Mini Cooper JCW... It has been very bittersweet as I really did enjoy driving that car and it got awesome gas mileage for such a sporty little car. I realized that I could never forgive myself if I parted ways with my Forester and so I spent a little money (finally) and got to work.
I had to make the Fozzie a reliable, daily driver but I wasn't about to let that stop me from racing. Here's what went down... :icon_wink:
First and foremost, I absolutely had to have my interior back in. I apologize to everyone who wanted to buy parts of it but I didn't really have another option.
My suspension was a ticking time bomb with Godspeed coils in the back and who knows what in the front. It was unsafe, creaky, and, did I mention that it was unsafe?! My budget wasn't unlimited so I ended up with BC Racing Coilovers, 450 front / 330 rear. Not bad! I went a little lower because why the heck not?!
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Now that I was on suspension that I felt comfortable with, I decided to take care of a few interior issues that had been bugging me. Leather and I seem to have issues... My shift knob was torn and my JDM STI steering wheel had about a 5" gash on the leather from catching on my knife (or something!).
I bought a new custom shift knob and EPR steering wheel from Checkerd Sports. If you haven't noticed, I love racing and am a big nerd who loves computers and gaming. A good friend of mine traded me a Sparco hub and quick release for my old wheel and some computer stuff - sweet!
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I also needed to do something about my straight-piped race exhaust as Ashland is a somewhat quiet town. Luckily, Mr. Lance was had a knock-off COBB cat-back exhaust lying around and was generous enough to give it to me. All I had to do was make a road trip down to the Bay Area - and you don't have to ask me twice to go for a nice, long drive! I don't have any good photos (yet), although I'm sure you would rather hear how it sounds!
Finally, I never bothered to purchase fender liners and have been having major issues in wet weather. It rained the other day and I finally put two and two together - water was being sucked into my stock air box and then into my engine. My tuner happened to have a spare short ram intake which he let me use. Since I swapped it in and blocked the fender hole (with the Mini's old plate!), the car runs great and sounds even better!
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Here's how the car currently sits, enjoy...
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...until next Summer. This isn't necessarily a bad thing though!
I'm sure some of you know that I'm moving to Ashland, Oregon in two weeks to move on with my life, education, and career. I had to make a tough decision a few weeks ago which ended in me selling my new (to me) Mini Cooper JCW... It has been very bittersweet as I really did enjoy driving that car and it got awesome gas mileage for such a sporty little car. I realized that I could never forgive myself if I parted ways with my Forester and so I spent a little money (finally) and got to work.
I had to make the Fozzie a reliable, daily driver but I wasn't about to let that stop me from racing. Here's what went down... :icon_wink:
First and foremost, I absolutely had to have my interior back in. I apologize to everyone who wanted to buy parts of it but I didn't really have another option.
My suspension was a ticking time bomb with Godspeed coils in the back and who knows what in the front. It was unsafe, creaky, and, did I mention that it was unsafe?! My budget wasn't unlimited so I ended up with BC Racing Coilovers, 450 front / 330 rear. Not bad! I went a little lower because why the heck not?!
Now that I was on suspension that I felt comfortable with, I decided to take care of a few interior issues that had been bugging me. Leather and I seem to have issues... My shift knob was torn and my JDM STI steering wheel had about a 5" gash on the leather from catching on my knife (or something!).
I bought a new custom shift knob and EPR steering wheel from Checkerd Sports. If you haven't noticed, I love racing and am a big nerd who loves computers and gaming. A good friend of mine traded me a Sparco hub and quick release for my old wheel and some computer stuff - sweet!
I also needed to do something about my straight-piped race exhaust as Ashland is a somewhat quiet town. Luckily, Mr. Lance was had a knock-off COBB cat-back exhaust lying around and was generous enough to give it to me. All I had to do was make a road trip down to the Bay Area - and you don't have to ask me twice to go for a nice, long drive! I don't have any good photos (yet), although I'm sure you would rather hear how it sounds!
Finally, I never bothered to purchase fender liners and have been having major issues in wet weather. It rained the other day and I finally put two and two together - water was being sucked into my stock air box and then into my engine. My tuner happened to have a spare short ram intake which he let me use. Since I swapped it in and blocked the fender hole (with the Mini's old plate!), the car runs great and sounds even better!
Here's how the car currently sits, enjoy...
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