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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Vinnyd

· #161 · Apr 17, 2010

Snoshado said:
Mods. Too expensive.

Car. Over it.

...we're fighting right now.

ask anyone with a highly modded car, it is a love hate relationship. I go through sitnts where i will literally not drive the car for 2 week, walk by and it and just shake my head, but then there are other times where i am super excited and get wait to get in and work on it or drive it around.

it will pass

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2.5x_sleeper

· #162 · Apr 17, 2010

Sometimes "instat gratification" isn't the best way to go. IMO, half the enjoyment, or fun, is in the planning, saving the required moola & actually doing the MODding. I'm sure you've looked over my Journal & you know I've been MODding my Forester since I bought it last year (June/09) & the '03 X way before that & I still have a long ways to go.

Bobby...

['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #163 · Apr 17, 2010

:lol: yeah I'm just angry at the Foz right now.. She's been a bad girl lately and needs a good spanking to put her in her place! Of course today I go to work and my manager and I talk about modding cars all morning so I guess I'll have to just give in and buy parts for my baby. I'll wait to put them on till she apologizes for being so cranky :biggrin:

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Duderotomy

· #164 · Apr 18, 2010

Tisk tisk... just do it already!

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #165 · Apr 18, 2010

Dude I think I'm painting my carbon fiber hood scoop flat black.. Like right now. :lol:

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Duderotomy

· #166 · Apr 18, 2010

don't do that! blasphemy!!!

you dare defile carbon fibre like that?!? :lol:

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #167 · Apr 18, 2010

Muahaha YESSS CARBON FIBER IS EVIL!!!

I kid you. You stopped me just in time haha.

Now... how do I remove those eyelids?! They need to be color-matched :lol:

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neoshi

· #168 · Apr 18, 2010

Just pull put it under some sunlight and pull off. Probably double-sided tape. If that doesn't work, heat gun/hair dryer and fishing line does wonders. To get tape residue off, soak residue in WD40. Easiest way to soak is to get some paper towels, spray WD40 on them, and then lay the WD40 in the residue.

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Tuned200

· #169 · Apr 19, 2010

Snoshado said:
Dude I think I'm painting my carbon fiber hood scoop flat black.. Like right now. :lol:

This is wrong!:biggrin:

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #170 · Jul 1, 2010

Two new additions today!... er, yesterday xD

First was I installed an '05 dash cluster so now there's silvery rings around my gauges, yay :biggrin:
Before

After

And I also got a Subie Momo Shift knob because my old one was showing lots of wear and tear and loked ugly!
Before

After

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thebeephaha

· #171 · Jul 1, 2010

Your cluster is 140MPH, I thought Foresters only had 120MPH clusters?

Looks good with that silver trim and the Momo. I did those mods too!

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #172 · Jul 1, 2010 (Edited)

Oh my gosh I also got a new Alpine something-something-404 Stereo! This happened on June 20th, 2 days after graduation lol. It's so amazing and sexy and makes my speakers sound even more premium!

Pics!

And I also took this video which will show you what my car looked like before the previous post and also give you a nice view of my stereo and the camera abilities of my iPhone 4!

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #173 · Jul 1, 2010

thebeephaha said:
Your cluster is 140MPH, I thought Foresters only had 120MPH clusters?

Looks good with that silver trim and the Momo. I did those mods too!

Actually goes to 150mph, although there's a speed limiter at 130... Grr. I was surprised at how much nicer those simple mods that ook 5 minutes to install really add to the car. Also, the shift knob is a little taller so I can shift into 5th gear easier (with my short arms :lol

Oh and maybe my cluster goes to 150 because the '04 XT models had the STI block?

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damu0703

· #174 · Jul 1, 2010

The subtle things really make a difference, especially to the driver. :icon_biggrin:

Nice silver rings, knob and head unit. :bling:

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illmannered

· #175 · Jul 1, 2010

baller.

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MudRunner

· #176 · Jul 1, 2010

N/A models had 120mph speedos, XT's had 150mph speedos.

Lookin' good, demp! Is that the HU they had on woot.com a while back?

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Real Lyte

· #177 · Jul 1, 2010

Shorty.

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Snoshado

Discussion Starter · #178 · Jul 1, 2010

MudRunner said:
N/A models had 120mph speedos, XT's had 150mph speedos.

Lookin' good, demp! Is that the HU they had on woot.com a while back?

No idea Zach. And I don't understand why the gauge goes up to 150 with a speed limiter on it! x]

I have no idea about the HU, I've been wanting it since January or something and was the best for the price I wanted to pay / features / etc. Jon (Azn) also has the same one cuz I told him to get it :lol:

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MudRunner

· #179 · Jul 1, 2010

Snoshado said:
No idea Zach. And I don't understand why the gauge goes up to 150 with a speed limiter on it! x]

I have no idea about the HU, I've been wanting it since January or something and was the best for the price I wanted to pay / features / etc. Jon (Azn) also has the same one cuz I told him to get it :lol:

Same reason my dad's BMW goes up to 190 but the speed limiter cuts fuel (rather abruptly) at 155. It can go (a lot) faster, but they'd rather you not

The HU just looked familiar. :smile:

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AzNFoLife924

· #180 · Jul 2, 2010

Snoshado said:
No idea Zach. And I don't understand why the gauge goes up to 150 with a speed limiter on it! x]

I have no idea about the HU, I've been wanting it since January or something and was the best for the price I wanted to pay / features / etc. Jon (Azn) also has the same one cuz I told him to get it :lol:

Yeah, DARN YOU!!! I wasnt planning on spending that much $$$ on a HU!!! But you had me convinced to get one :chair:

MudRunner said:
Same reason my dad's BMW goes up to 190 but the speed limiter cuts fuel (rather abruptly) at 155. It can go (a lot) faster, but they'd rather you not

The HU just looked familiar. :smile:

I've never tried to see how fast my Fozzie can go, but i kno the speedo goes up to 150...

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