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Snoshado's FXT Journal
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Snoshado's "Because Racecar" Build Thread
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Random Mods
Engine
Drivetrain
Wheels / Suspension
Interior
Exterior
Wish List
Photos
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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Thanks, it feels really nice and connected to the car. I'm sure the smaller size has a lot to do with it!
On another quick note,
I fixed a major air leak this morning and did some pulls...
288.8 HP / 292.2 TQ @ 6,700'! :woohoo:
I do have one more very minor air leak on my turbo to TMIC hose which I will fix shortly.
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New mud flaps and ECU installed!
...and I figured I'd shoot a few photos on the water before I move, too!
I'd also like to give a huge thanks to Gorilla Offroad for their continued support :icon_wink:
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...and I figured I'd shoot a few photos on the water before I move, too!
I'd also like to give a huge thanks to Gorilla Offroad for their continued support :icon_wink:
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Hello everyone! I hope you all had a great Turkey Day / Thursday if you don't celebrate this holiday :lol: Anyway, I just got back home after a trip down the northern California coast. I brought my camera with me for once and snapped some photos - enjoy!
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Just off the coast outside of Crescent City, CA.
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This one was taken at the Point Arena Lighthouse in Point Arena, CA.
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Finally, I pulled off Lighthouse Road for this one; and with the sun hidden behind some clouds, I couldn't have asked for a better backdrop!
Just off the coast outside of Crescent City, CA.
This one was taken at the Point Arena Lighthouse in Point Arena, CA.
Finally, I pulled off Lighthouse Road for this one; and with the sun hidden behind some clouds, I couldn't have asked for a better backdrop!
I've decided to start making consistent videos again, this time in the form of Vlogs!
My goal is to post one either weekly or bi-weekly (depending on how much content I can create!). If you'd like to check out my first FOZ Vlog, I'd be honored!
A New Beginning - FOZ Vlog #1
Enjoy!
On a side note, I have been putting a new and improved website together for the car so stay tuned for that as well!
My goal is to post one either weekly or bi-weekly (depending on how much content I can create!). If you'd like to check out my first FOZ Vlog, I'd be honored!
A New Beginning - FOZ Vlog #1
Enjoy!
On a side note, I have been putting a new and improved website together for the car so stay tuned for that as well!
Last weekend, I ended up with an unfortunate unrepairable flat tire... It ended up being cheaper for me to pick up a set of 2004 Goldies from a local shop, opposed to buying four new 255 summer tires so....
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I've since installed 25mm spacers and will take some updated photos in the next two days, depending on mid terms. I've also got a new video on the way which should help showcase these wheels a bit better :icon_wink:
I've since installed 25mm spacers and will take some updated photos in the next two days, depending on mid terms. I've also got a new video on the way which should help showcase these wheels a bit better :icon_wink:
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I almost made it to 200k.
Almost...
Here is everything I've done with the car in the past two weeks, enjoy!
First, I broke my rear tail light while trying to bake it (which isn't actually possible - I learned the hard way)... and was given an excuse to replace it!
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A friend of mine has a very clean engine bay and I decided to try my hand at getting mine looking good... Key word: tried.
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Following cracked OEM oil feed lines, IAG braided lines were installed.. and failed twice, the second photo is what I thought was a fix for the original faulty t-fitting from IAG.
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After all that, I stayed up all night and installed my new AEM wideband gauge (and damn it looks good!).
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This morning, I flashed a new rom onto my ECU, courtesy of Mikey, and went for a cruise. It had been three too many days since I'd been able to drive my Fozzie!
This is the gas station I never made it to:
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...and here's what I pulled up on my laptop after I coasted into that empty parking lot:
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I was expecting this to happen at some point but I wasn't prepared for the reality of it.
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It appears as though the timing belt jumped a few teeth... only 13 days before my planned motor swap... because the IAG lines failed again and I lost oil pressure. This apparently caused the passenger side cam shaft to stick and ruin everything.
See you on the other side :icon_wink:
Almost...
Here is everything I've done with the car in the past two weeks, enjoy!
First, I broke my rear tail light while trying to bake it (which isn't actually possible - I learned the hard way)... and was given an excuse to replace it!
A friend of mine has a very clean engine bay and I decided to try my hand at getting mine looking good... Key word: tried.
Following cracked OEM oil feed lines, IAG braided lines were installed.. and failed twice, the second photo is what I thought was a fix for the original faulty t-fitting from IAG.
After all that, I stayed up all night and installed my new AEM wideband gauge (and damn it looks good!).
This morning, I flashed a new rom onto my ECU, courtesy of Mikey, and went for a cruise. It had been three too many days since I'd been able to drive my Fozzie!
This is the gas station I never made it to:
...and here's what I pulled up on my laptop after I coasted into that empty parking lot:
I was expecting this to happen at some point but I wasn't prepared for the reality of it.
It appears as though the timing belt jumped a few teeth... only 13 days before my planned motor swap... because the IAG lines failed again and I lost oil pressure. This apparently caused the passenger side cam shaft to stick and ruin everything.
See you on the other side :icon_wink:
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Goodbye stock motor...
Thanks for the fun times!
This is the final photo I took of the engine bay before beginning the swap:
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Getting my hands dirty (well, arms :lol
while disconnecting the radiator hose:
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Removing the lower transmission bolts - I can't believe how easy this stuff is, I feel like a pro!
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This is three hours after I took that first shot. If my buddy didn't have to spend time assembling the engine hoist, the entire removal would have taken less than two and a half hours - easy!
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We called it a night once everything was disconnected and out of the way... As soon as I post this, I'm headed back outside to hook up the hoist and pull the motor!
Stay tuned... :icon_wink:
Thanks for the fun times!
This is the final photo I took of the engine bay before beginning the swap:
Getting my hands dirty (well, arms :lol
while disconnecting the radiator hose:
Removing the lower transmission bolts - I can't believe how easy this stuff is, I feel like a pro!
This is three hours after I took that first shot. If my buddy didn't have to spend time assembling the engine hoist, the entire removal would have taken less than two and a half hours - easy!
We called it a night once everything was disconnected and out of the way... As soon as I post this, I'm headed back outside to hook up the hoist and pull the motor!
Stay tuned... :icon_wink:
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