Ninefourteener's Progress Thread + Pics
If you are reading this for the first time, this is my 5+ year constantly-updating progress thread on my 2006 WRX-TR. I bought it new in Jan of 2006, and it has been a work in progress ever since. The thread was actually started in March of 2007, a little over a year (and a few basic mods) after buying the car.
With that, rather than doing an "updated" mod list every few pages, I felt it best to paste the most current listing right here, and keep it constantly updated.
After the list, the post will remain exactly as it was originally posted back when I started.
Current Mod list (updated 17 November, 2012)
EXTERIOR:
SPT door logos
slcsubaru.com rear window decals - Azure Blue
COBB Tuning license plate frames
07 STI Ltd. Front lip w/ Azure Blue SPT Logo
Hella Supertones - custom painted black/azure blue
Custom steel hand-made rear towhook - powdercoated azure blue
Muteki spline-drive lugnuts – powdercoated Azure blue
SUSPENSION MODS:
WORK Emotion Cr-Kai 17x9, +44 BRONZE
Federal SS 595 - 255/40/17, 240 treadwear
KYB GR2 Excel G Struts (intentionally purchased after a neck injury)
Tanabe DF210 Springs
Cobb 25mm front swaybar + bushings
Cobb 25mm rear swaybar + bushings
Cobb rear swaybar adjustable mounts
Whiteline rear endlinks
Kartboy front endlinks
Greddy front Strut tower bar
Generic rear strut tower bar
Generic undercarriage A-arm brace
Kartboy rear subframe lockdown bolt kit
Kartboy read diff outrigger bushings (hard)
BRAKES:
Rotora front FC4 4-piston Big Brake Kit calipers
Rotora 13" (330mm) front slotted rotors
Brembo factory STI rear calipers
DBA 2657 STI 12.4" (316mm) rear slotted adapter rotors
Stoptech steel braided brake lines (4)
All 4 dust shields removed / drilled out
Grimmspeed master cylinder brace
ATE Super Blue racing brake fluid
* Calipers custom powdercoated Azure Blue with SPT logos
ENGINE, ECU MANAGEMENT, AND EXHAUST
COBB AP V1, stage 3 map, VF39, 91 or 93 Octane
IHI VF39 turbo
Koyo 53mm aluminum racing radiator
NGK Iridium spark plugs
SPT intake
SPT intake heat shield
Walbro 255 lph fuel pump
Removal of intake silencer and Air intake duct
Factory STI Intercooler
Factory STI Splitter and rubber bellows
Factory STI Intercooler sprayer (trunk carpet, tank, switch, pump, relay)
Custom I/C sprayer low-level & pump activation LEDs
Perrin silicone Y-pipe (blue)
Samco 7-piece silicone hose kit (blue)
COBB turbo heat shield
X02 Racing catless 3-inch stainless steel Turboback exhaust
COBB polyurethane exhaust hangers
Custom built 3-inch axleback section w/ A-spec muffler
*** axleback section powdercoated metallic silver
SPT blue billet oil cap
OPTIMA yellow-top battery
SPT Blue Billet aluminum battery tie-down
Royal Purple 10W30 synthetic motor oil
TRANSMISSION MODS
Exedy Stage 1 Organic racing clutch kit
ACT Streetlight forged chromoly flywheel (14.4 lbs)
Subydude single-adjustable short shifter
Perrin SSK counterweight Shift knob
Perrin Polyurethane Front shifter bushing
Kartboy Polyurethane Rear shifter bushing
AMSOIL 75w90 "Severe Gear" synthetic transmission gear oil
Redline 75w90 - standard synthetic rear diff gear oil
INTERIOR, STEREO AND GAUGES
Factory STI front seats, all airbags 100% operational
Factory STI rear seats
Autometer C2 mechanical oil pressure, full sweep 0-100
Autometer C2 mechanical boost/vacuum, full sweep, -30+20
Autometer C2 electrical Air/Fuel Ratio, full sweep
Autometer C2 electrical Pyrometer EGT, full sweep 0-2000
Autometer C2 electrical Voltmeter, full sweep, 0-18 volts
Autometer C2 electrical Fuel pressure, full sweep, 0-100 psi
Autometer C2 DPSS stage 2 tachometer/shift light
Autometer Tach adapter
Cyberdyne (amber) digital intake temp gauge w/ memory (pre-intercooler)
Cyberdyne (green)) digital intake temp gauge w/ memory (post-intercooler)
Custom "stealth switch" to override headlights & dim all gauge lights
Autometer triple gauge clock replacement pod
Autometer triple gauge A-pillar pod
Glow$hit single cup pod (top of steering column)
Generic dual gauge pod (center console)
Factory Clock/airbag indicator relocated to lower stereo din
Pioneer 9800 Bluetooth stereo head unit
Samsung Galaxy Note2 Android smartphone (plays MP3s+talk+GPS voice wirelessly)
Factory Subaru Subwoofer (installed afterward)
Rockford Fosgate 6.5” aluminum dual coaxial speakers (front)
Rockford Fosgate 5.25” aluminum dual coaxial speakers (rear)
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL POST - DATED MARCH 20th, 2007
Greetings!
So..... with the arrival of the new wheels and the recent Suspension mods.... I've decided to create an "all-inclusive" thread... with all the mods I've done so far.... and when I do more, just add to it, rather that keep creating new threads.
It's gonna be LONG..... with LOTS of pics.... and I'm going to keep it going every time I do something or take new ones. And I must admit... I'm proud to say that absolutely everything done, was one by me, with hand tools, in my garage.
Starting with EXTERIOR/SUSPENSION MODS:
Rota 18x8 GOLD Formula Mesh wheels
Kuhmo Ecsta SPT tires 235/40/18, 280 treadwear
Eibach Pro-kit springs (1.2 front, 0.8 rear)
SPT door logos
COBB Tuning license plate frames
Now onto ENGINE, ECU MANAGEMENT, AND EXHAUST
K&N drop-in filter
Removal of intake silencer and Air intake duct
Subaru Fender hole plug
Factory STI Intercooler
Factory STI Splitter and rubber bellows
COBB heat shield
X02 Racing full 3-inch stainless steel Turboback exhaust - Full Cat delete
Subydude short shifter
Perrin Shift knob
Perrin Polyurothane bushings
COBB Accessport V1, Currently running stage 2, 93 Octane
And Lastly, INTERIOR, STEREO AND GAUGES
Autometer C2 mechanical oil pressure, full sweep 0-100
Autometer C2 mechanical boost/vacuum, full sweep, -30+20
Autometer C2 electrical Air/Fuel Ratio, full sweep
Autometer C2 electrical Pyrometer EGT, full sweep 0-2000 degrees
Autometer C2 electrical Voltmeter, full sweep, 0-18 volts
Autometer C2 DPSS stage 2 tachometer/shift light
Autometer Tach adapter
Autometer triple gauge clock replacement pod
Glow**** cup pod (top of steering column)
Glow**** grey triple gauge A-pillar pod
Factory Clock/airbag indicator relocated to lower stereo din
Pioneer 9800 Bluetooth head unit
Cingular 3125 Windows smartphone (plays MP3s wirelessly)
Rockford Fosgate 6.5 aluminum dual coaxial speakers (front)
Rockford Fosgate 5.25 aluminum dual coaxial speakers (rear)
Well..... I think thats about it..... FOR NOW!!!!
If you are reading this for the first time, this is my 5+ year constantly-updating progress thread on my 2006 WRX-TR. I bought it new in Jan of 2006, and it has been a work in progress ever since. The thread was actually started in March of 2007, a little over a year (and a few basic mods) after buying the car.
With that, rather than doing an "updated" mod list every few pages, I felt it best to paste the most current listing right here, and keep it constantly updated.
After the list, the post will remain exactly as it was originally posted back when I started.
Current Mod list (updated 17 November, 2012)
EXTERIOR:
SPT door logos
slcsubaru.com rear window decals - Azure Blue
COBB Tuning license plate frames
07 STI Ltd. Front lip w/ Azure Blue SPT Logo
Hella Supertones - custom painted black/azure blue
Custom steel hand-made rear towhook - powdercoated azure blue
Muteki spline-drive lugnuts – powdercoated Azure blue
SUSPENSION MODS:
WORK Emotion Cr-Kai 17x9, +44 BRONZE
Federal SS 595 - 255/40/17, 240 treadwear
KYB GR2 Excel G Struts (intentionally purchased after a neck injury)
Tanabe DF210 Springs
Cobb 25mm front swaybar + bushings
Cobb 25mm rear swaybar + bushings
Cobb rear swaybar adjustable mounts
Whiteline rear endlinks
Kartboy front endlinks
Greddy front Strut tower bar
Generic rear strut tower bar
Generic undercarriage A-arm brace
Kartboy rear subframe lockdown bolt kit
Kartboy read diff outrigger bushings (hard)
BRAKES:
Rotora front FC4 4-piston Big Brake Kit calipers
Rotora 13" (330mm) front slotted rotors
Brembo factory STI rear calipers
DBA 2657 STI 12.4" (316mm) rear slotted adapter rotors
Stoptech steel braided brake lines (4)
All 4 dust shields removed / drilled out
Grimmspeed master cylinder brace
ATE Super Blue racing brake fluid
* Calipers custom powdercoated Azure Blue with SPT logos
ENGINE, ECU MANAGEMENT, AND EXHAUST
COBB AP V1, stage 3 map, VF39, 91 or 93 Octane
IHI VF39 turbo
Koyo 53mm aluminum racing radiator
NGK Iridium spark plugs
SPT intake
SPT intake heat shield
Walbro 255 lph fuel pump
Removal of intake silencer and Air intake duct
Factory STI Intercooler
Factory STI Splitter and rubber bellows
Factory STI Intercooler sprayer (trunk carpet, tank, switch, pump, relay)
Custom I/C sprayer low-level & pump activation LEDs
Perrin silicone Y-pipe (blue)
Samco 7-piece silicone hose kit (blue)
COBB turbo heat shield
X02 Racing catless 3-inch stainless steel Turboback exhaust
COBB polyurethane exhaust hangers
Custom built 3-inch axleback section w/ A-spec muffler
*** axleback section powdercoated metallic silver
SPT blue billet oil cap
OPTIMA yellow-top battery
SPT Blue Billet aluminum battery tie-down
Royal Purple 10W30 synthetic motor oil
TRANSMISSION MODS
Exedy Stage 1 Organic racing clutch kit
ACT Streetlight forged chromoly flywheel (14.4 lbs)
Subydude single-adjustable short shifter
Perrin SSK counterweight Shift knob
Perrin Polyurethane Front shifter bushing
Kartboy Polyurethane Rear shifter bushing
AMSOIL 75w90 "Severe Gear" synthetic transmission gear oil
Redline 75w90 - standard synthetic rear diff gear oil
INTERIOR, STEREO AND GAUGES
Factory STI front seats, all airbags 100% operational
Factory STI rear seats
Autometer C2 mechanical oil pressure, full sweep 0-100
Autometer C2 mechanical boost/vacuum, full sweep, -30+20
Autometer C2 electrical Air/Fuel Ratio, full sweep
Autometer C2 electrical Pyrometer EGT, full sweep 0-2000
Autometer C2 electrical Voltmeter, full sweep, 0-18 volts
Autometer C2 electrical Fuel pressure, full sweep, 0-100 psi
Autometer C2 DPSS stage 2 tachometer/shift light
Autometer Tach adapter
Cyberdyne (amber) digital intake temp gauge w/ memory (pre-intercooler)
Cyberdyne (green)) digital intake temp gauge w/ memory (post-intercooler)
Custom "stealth switch" to override headlights & dim all gauge lights
Autometer triple gauge clock replacement pod
Autometer triple gauge A-pillar pod
Glow$hit single cup pod (top of steering column)
Generic dual gauge pod (center console)
Factory Clock/airbag indicator relocated to lower stereo din
Pioneer 9800 Bluetooth stereo head unit
Samsung Galaxy Note2 Android smartphone (plays MP3s+talk+GPS voice wirelessly)
Factory Subaru Subwoofer (installed afterward)
Rockford Fosgate 6.5” aluminum dual coaxial speakers (front)
Rockford Fosgate 5.25” aluminum dual coaxial speakers (rear)
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL POST - DATED MARCH 20th, 2007
Greetings!
So..... with the arrival of the new wheels and the recent Suspension mods.... I've decided to create an "all-inclusive" thread... with all the mods I've done so far.... and when I do more, just add to it, rather that keep creating new threads.
It's gonna be LONG..... with LOTS of pics.... and I'm going to keep it going every time I do something or take new ones. And I must admit... I'm proud to say that absolutely everything done, was one by me, with hand tools, in my garage.
Starting with EXTERIOR/SUSPENSION MODS:
Rota 18x8 GOLD Formula Mesh wheels
Kuhmo Ecsta SPT tires 235/40/18, 280 treadwear
Eibach Pro-kit springs (1.2 front, 0.8 rear)
SPT door logos
COBB Tuning license plate frames
Now onto ENGINE, ECU MANAGEMENT, AND EXHAUST
K&N drop-in filter
Removal of intake silencer and Air intake duct
Subaru Fender hole plug
Factory STI Intercooler
Factory STI Splitter and rubber bellows
COBB heat shield
X02 Racing full 3-inch stainless steel Turboback exhaust - Full Cat delete
Subydude short shifter
Perrin Shift knob
Perrin Polyurothane bushings
COBB Accessport V1, Currently running stage 2, 93 Octane
And Lastly, INTERIOR, STEREO AND GAUGES
Autometer C2 mechanical oil pressure, full sweep 0-100
Autometer C2 mechanical boost/vacuum, full sweep, -30+20
Autometer C2 electrical Air/Fuel Ratio, full sweep
Autometer C2 electrical Pyrometer EGT, full sweep 0-2000 degrees
Autometer C2 electrical Voltmeter, full sweep, 0-18 volts
Autometer C2 DPSS stage 2 tachometer/shift light
Autometer Tach adapter
Autometer triple gauge clock replacement pod
Glow**** cup pod (top of steering column)
Glow**** grey triple gauge A-pillar pod
Factory Clock/airbag indicator relocated to lower stereo din
Pioneer 9800 Bluetooth head unit
Cingular 3125 Windows smartphone (plays MP3s wirelessly)
Rockford Fosgate 6.5 aluminum dual coaxial speakers (front)
Rockford Fosgate 5.25 aluminum dual coaxial speakers (rear)
Well..... I think thats about it..... FOR NOW!!!!