Irvin787878's TR Build Thread

**irvin787878** · 09-02-2011 12:51 PM

While sitting around today I decided to do one of these build threads. My build is slow, But I will update with pics when I install or do new things. I also figure its an easy way to keep a list of things done to the car.

2007 Wrx Tr

Engine
Srs catback exhaust
SPT intake w/ heatshield

Trans/Driveline
Factory STS
Kartboy front shifter stay bushing
Kartboy rear shifter stay bushing
TIC shift linkage bushing
TIC shift pivot bushing
Group N trans mount
Kartboy tranny crossmember bushings
Kartboy rear outrigger bushings (Race)
TIC rear diff mount bushings (RACE)
Kartboy rear subframe lock bolts

Suspension

Exterior
Rally Armor Mud Flaps
Stock Wheels Tires unknown (Winter)
18" Axis Seven Mod Wheels W/ BFG g-Force sport 225/40/zr18 (Summer)
Debaged

Interior
Car seat for the daughter and will be adding a second car seat. LOL

Other
DIY Big3 and Ground Kit

Next Mods/Goals
Tint, Summer Tires Springs, Struts, Swaybars and Endlinks and maybe a few Driveline mounts in between.

The way it looks currently. Pic is old, but it looks the same.

**irvin787878** · 09-02-2011 01:08 PM

I dont have any pics of the installed items except the ground kit. I will add them tho. All the bushings where installed all at once, So I cant comment on each one. I can say that I am very happy with all of them together. Added NVH with the bushings is not bad at all IMO. On to a few more pics.
Heres a link on the write up I did about it.
Diy Big 3 and Grounding kit with pics

**shadowpr** · 09-02-2011 03:12 PM

^what are those cables? is it to improve the grounds?

**irvin787878** · 09-02-2011 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by shadowpr

^what are those cables? is it to improve the grounds?

Yes, it helps improve chassis ground and power to battery. The big3 is the main wire from alt to battery and 2 grounds, but I went a step farther and did my own grounding kit to add some more grounding points. Seem mostly like it helps with big stereos. I was going to do a complete system along with this. That ended up falling apart on me, So I decide since I had the wire still laying around. I would install it anyways.

**06scoobyrex** · 09-02-2011 07:48 PM

Nice tom... She looks good, I love the red on her... You dont see to many red imprezas out there... I need to start doing some bushings and a lock down kit for sure next to clean up the slop in my drivetrain... The engine replacement I had to do kinda killed my want and need to work on it, but eventually ill get there...

**turb0** · 09-02-2011 09:14 PM

Sweet looking TR. I wish my car was red... But I already own a red car. So I bought the WRB color. What are your future plans?

**irvin787878** · 09-03-2011 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by 06scoobyrex

Nice tom... She looks good, I love the red on her... You dont see to many red imprezas out there... I need to start doing some bushings and a lock down kit for sure next to clean up the slop in my drivetrain... The engine replacement I had to do kinda killed my want and need to work on it, but eventually ill get there...

Thanks. The motor replacement would put damper on things. Sorry to hear about that tho. Atleast its all freshened up on that end. Theres not many red ones around and i like that.

Originally Posted by turb0

Sweet looking TR. I wish my car was red... But I already own a red car. So I bought the WRB color. What are your future plans?

Thanks. I do love the red. I am going for suspension over power. Tint,springs, struts, sways, and endlinks are my want to purchase next. Theres also a few driveline mounts/ bushings I can do yet that are kinda cheap. I might throw in along the way. Also some diy things like fix the crack in my bumper and paint a few rust spots under the car. Things are going to come to an almost halt tho. Baby #2 is on the way. Found out about that 13 weeks ago.

**EJ257** · 09-03-2011 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by irvin787878

Baby #2 is on the way. Found out about that 13 weeks ago.

Congrats

**irvin787878** · 09-03-2011 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by EJ257

Congrats

Thanks. We really didnt plan it, But we did want to have a second child at some point. Hailey (our daughter) will be 4 in December. We figure thats a good span in age. We are crossing our fingers for a boy, but it really dont matter as long as he or she is healthy.

**06scoobyrex** · 09-03-2011 01:12 PM

Congratulations on the baby on the way... Me and the wife want to have a girl, but want to wait on it... Two kids are plenty imho az one enough allready wares me out...

The engine replacement was a pain, bit now its like a brand new car...

**irvin787878** · 09-04-2011 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by 06scoobyrex

Congratulations on the baby on the way... Me and the wife want to have a girl, but want to wait on it... Two kids are plenty imho az one enough allready wares me out...

The engine replacement was a pain, bit now its like a brand new car...

Thanks.

**Heide264** · 09-06-2011 09:08 AM

Looking good =).

Driveline mods are where it's at.

**irvin787878** · 09-06-2011 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Heide264

Looking good =).

Driveline mods are where it's at.

Thanks. Its a slow build, But I am working on it when I can afford it. I am thinking the motor mounts might be the next part I buy. After reading your review on them so far sounds like they will be an nice upgrade with the bushings I already have.