Soo081

[smoov]

My 1997/98 Subaru Legacy GT Bilstein Genuine JDM Personal Import:

Purchased via the RSLibertyClub.org forums (http://www.rslibertyclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=59113)

Originally:

EJ20R 2.0L Quad Cam Boxer Twin Turbo
5 speed 4.44:1 Close Ratio Gearbox (STi V3 & V4 spec)
4.44:1 Rear VLSD
Recaro Front seats
Optional Suede/Velour Interior
Electric Fold In and Heated Mirrors
Bilstein Suspension
Electronic PIN Entry
Momo Smaller Diameter Leather Steering Wheel
Rare Twin Sunroof Option - Front Tilt, Rear Retract.
Retractable cargo barriers
Rare Burgundy Colour (apparently its a colour that brings about death among the Japanese!)
IHI VF18 & VF19 Turbos

Modifications:
Exterior aesthetics:
Factory Burgundy Colour, Full respray August 2007 after being peppered with glass shards.
Windshield Replacement to AUDM (loss of Wiper Warmer Strips)
H1 6000K Xenon HID Retrofit Kit (Low Beam)
Prova Eiffel Bonnet Gas Strut Kit

Engine:
Brand new EJ207 crate short motor
V4 STi heads fully rebuilt by Mark/Tony Knight
Brand new water pump, oil pump, oil cooler and ancillaries
Hyperflow Stage 2 High Capacity Alloy Sump
Twist mounted and rotated APS SR30 (Garrett GT2860RS) ceramic coated and fully rebuilt by GCG
GFB Fully Recirculating Blow Off Valve
In-guard cold air intake with pod filter with extended AFM wiring
AMauto Full custom front mounted intercooler with flipped core, painted black
Walbro 255L/h in tank fuel pump, with Hyperflow anti-surge intank baffle
Koyo 53mm GC8 Alloy Radiator
Parallel Fuel rail Conversion
Murdered engine bay
Sard Adjustable fuel pressure regulator (with gauge)
Norma Hose Clamps all hoses
STi V3 ECU
Hyperflow four port oil catch can
Eboost Street Boost Controller
GDB MY01 Coilpacks

Drivetrain:
2002 STi 6 Speed Gearbox TY856WB1CA 3.9:1 ratio
Exedy Heavy Duty Full faced organic clutch, replacement bearings
AP Suretrac Front differential
BG5/GC8 Front Driveshafts
Gen1 Liberty front stub shafts
Gen2 Liberty Automatic tailshaft
R180 AP Suretrac Rear differential 3.9:1 ratio
GDB Rear Driveshafts

Exhaust:
3" Twisted Bellmouth Dump HPC coated
3" Stainless Steel Exhaust
High flow Stainless Steel/Metal Catalytic Converter
Stainless steel Resonator
X-Force Oval Muffler with 5" rolled tip (approx. 95dB, compared to the old Fujitsubo...110dB!!)

Interior:
JDM STi option BG5 Speedo/Tacho cluster 240km/h
Sard Attack Meter (Speed Cut Defender, Rev/Speed Meter, Lap counter, among other things)
troystoy Fire Extinguisher Mount with Quell Automotive fire extinguisher
STi Pedals including footrest
Redline Genuine Leather Black Shift boot replacement
A'pexi US Import EL-II 60mm Boost Gauge (reads in PSI) mounted in JDM sourced vent shroud
GFB STi 6 Speed Short Shifter
STi Gear Knob

Suspension:
Cusco Front Strut Brace with integrated Brake Cylinder Stopper
Nolathane Full front end replacement bush kit
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushes
Whiteline Anti Lift Kit (Standard Firmness)
Whiteline Rear Strut Brace with Quick Release Fittings
Combined Nolathane/Noltec/Superpro rear bush kit
Nolathane Rear Sway Bar Bushes
Nolathane Alloy Swabar Rear Links
Whiteline Front Adjustable 22mm Swaybar
Whiteline Rear Adjustable 22mm Swaybar
Whiteline Heavy Duty Rear Swaybar mount kit
Whiteline Roll Centre Adjustment Kit
Whiteline Rear Adjustable Lateral Arms
STi GDB Rear Subframe
Whiteline H Brace
Reconditioned and Revalved Bilsteins by Heasmans Suspension Sydney
Subaru Bilstein Heavy Duty Strut tops front and rear
STi RA JDM 2.7 lock-to-lock linear rate quick ratio steering rack
STi GC8 Alloy Control Arms, With Whiteline bushes
AVO Front Swaybar Adjustable links

Rolling stock:
STi by Enkei 18"x7.5" Wheels on a +55mm offset
Continental ContiSportContact 3 225/40/18 Tyres

Brakes:
STi GDB 2005 Brembo Calipers Front and Rear
DBA DBA4000 Slotted Rotors Front
RDA Slotted Rotors Rear
STi R180 190mm Complete GDB Handbrake Drum Conversion
Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake lines Front and Rear
Elig 2021 Compound Brake Pads Front and Rear
Brembo DOT5.1 Brake Fluid

Audio:
Pioneer AVH-P6850DVD Double DIN In Dash 6 DVD Stacker Head Unit with 7" LCD Screen
Pioneer CD-IB100-II Ipod Controller Module
Pioneer TSG1611R Dual Cone Woofers running factory tweeters
Custom iPhone 4 Tomtom/Youtube/Facebook/coverflow integration

Maintenance:
Gearbox repair - 14th April 2007, replacement of some components.
Steering Rack ends replaced - 21st June 2007
Power steering hoses and Power Steering pump replaced - 16th February 2008
2.7 power steering quickrack reconditioning and fitment – August 2009
Full AMauto Twin Turbo to Single Turbo conversion – September 2009 (including FMIC, Twisted SR30, SS Exhaust, Sard FPR, Parallel fuel rails, Wire in V3 ECU)
EJ207/V4, 6speed/R180 conversion - Brand new engine. Replaced all gaskets, hoses, fluids, belts, clutch, radiator, oil pump, water pump, thermostat, sump, pickup, new rear discs... August/September 2011

The day I bought it:
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/9131/dsc00023smallzc8.jpg
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2289/dsc00024smallmo1.jpg
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/517/dsc00035smallzm0.jpg
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/159/dsc00038smallvf1.jpg

A month later, the chrome rims (buckled) were turfed for 18" Gmax rims until
i found something better:
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/1779/dsc00023smallvd6.jpg
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1457/dsc00024smallwf2.jpg
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/7947/dsc00039smallud6.jpg

23th October 2006: Croydon Racing Developments Dyno: 153.6kw (http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/659/231006dynorun1smalljw3.jpg)
24th February 2007: TM Dyno Day. 135kw ATW (supposedly)
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/91RS/th_Soobi-redTTwagon.jpg (http://s50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/91RS/?action=view&current=Soobi-redTTwagon.flv)

Trusted Traders:
These are some of the people I would like to give a massive thanks for helping me modify and maintain my car over the years, and these good people are some of the fine people I have had positive transactions:

Al[RSLC] Reggy Paddo RSTurbo m6 hendo dsh04 smidge yods datman Mickey XXB4XX troystoy bosc0 christuffa Kenan twinturbosubaru kunifa JAD_NOOSE 4ce_full dja bigboyscottyb

[rs guy]

the black wheels make that car so hot :)

[Baz Sta]

thats yum, Twin sunroof, thats cool

[XXXR]

x2 for the sunroof :P

[timmo]

i rate those rims mate.....look real tidy against that colour

[smoov]

cheers for the comments, lads.

rims are coming off real soon, for these...

http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/9282/legacystiwheels24120600uy8.jpg

but...should I spray them charcoal? or leave as is?

[timmo]

i reckon spray them,i like dark rims on that colour.

change the colour in photoshop and see what you like cause at the end of the day,thats all that matters

[XXXR]

leave them :P

[Baz Sta]

how much u want for the old ones?

[yods]

Believe it or not, this car actually goes as well as it looks. The so called "valley of death" is more like a dimple in a hot girls cheek.

Just rubberise those rims dammnit, no coating!

[Mouse]

looks hot champ iv loved this car since i layed eyes on it on the wisemans run

those wheels look very familiar, are they the liberty sti ones?

[Reggy]

LOve it ALex NOW give me a drive already :)

[Mickey]

You will break the box reggy!

[Kenan]

whats the engine doing in the boot?????

[smoov]

LOL.

Twin EJ20R... Quad Turbo... I wish!!

But then....Double VOD!!

[yods]

Hey Alex, I saw a gen4 wagon with those rims powder coated black..DONT do it. They look average!

[adamX]

Looks VERY tidy Alex! Black rims FTW!
Lovin the engine in the boot...heheh

[NRGIZE]

i don't mind it alex nice indeed! i guess i like it more because its pretty rare :) thank god the crome wheels came off... (seats here waiting for new pic's with rims on etc) still an't seen you driving around & u only live around the bend lol i never knew u would buy a lib, atleast u went for a newer model anymore plans for it?

[smoov]

Yeah, Chrome wheels had to come off. I was over them all together. I only took them as they had decent tread...

I haven't seen yours or your missus' cars around neither, and I am literally around the bend..

Lib? What lib??? ;)

Plans: Fit wheels (still deciding whether to paint darker or not), few tweaks here and there, hoping for about 160-170kw atw, get the thing to handle like the beemer did, and enjoy it.

[Marv]

At the moment Alex, I'm saying leave them unpainted for a while and see what you think until after you've had them mounted up and on the car for a while.

Photoshop will be your friend, I reckon ;)

[smoov]

UPDATE:

Some fresh pics of new mods, Including an amauto.com.au SS AFM to intake pipe, Troy's Radiator splitter, Troy's Fire Extinguisher mount, 6000K HID's, TurboXs wheel nuts and Enkei STi wheels, shod with Toyo Proxes T1R's.

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/4210/stiwheelsareon4407006smla4.jpg
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6186/stiwheelsareon4407012smcb8.jpg
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/1382/stiwheelsareon4407011smxl5.jpg
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/293/stiwheelsareon4407015smtj7.jpg
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4069/stiwheelsareon4407023smix9.jpg
http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/8564/stiwheelsareon4407009smjd1.jpg
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/5048/stiwheelsareon4407016smgy6.jpg
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/7058/stiwheelsareon4407024smir7.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7849/stiwheelsareon4407025smdr5.jpg


Next on the list will be some nolathane bushes, ALK, and some swaybars.

[Mickey]

Looking tops Alex!

Although it seems to be sitting a little high ;)

Did you powdercoat the wheels?

[smoov]

Wheels are painted. Apparently powdercoating weakens aluminum alloy forged wheels.

Height will be addressed shortly also! :P

[evil_rex]

looks bloody HOT alex! An excellent example of a smooth GTB.

how much did the TMIC set you back?

[hyde]

Looking very hot alex.

Surprised you didn't leave then unpainted for a while to see what they were like first.

6000k Make much difference?

[Jaz]

Hawt wags, I think it looks better like this :)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/MTBjaz/smoovlow.jpg

Not quite sepsis low, but about right I reckon!

Edit: FIKKIN hot wheels btw! Perfect colour for em!

[mitch]

yeah agreed, needs to be dumped. I bet you are one kidney down now, since paying for those rims! :eek: :P

[Marv]

Those wheels on that wags = boooooooooooooooooooof...

PS: Alex, what colour should I paint my car? Have you ever raced a Civic? OMGLOLZORIZORZ.

[subliber]

ohhh,
exact rims that i want for my car,
how much did you pay?
look awesome

[hendo]

When I get that feeling, I need sexual healing...../Marvin Gaye

[smoov]

Thanks for the positive feedback guys!

Wheels I got for a reasonable price. They are genuine Enkei STi wheels, not the ebay knock-offs that are currently selling on eBay.

Jaz - That chop alone is enough convincing!! I'll get to it!

The nuts are also worthy of a mention: They're aluminum TurboXs ones (http://www.turboxs.com.au/product.php?id=49), Black anodised. At 17g each, each nut of the 20 is a locknut, a strange triangular shaped pattern. I bought them from Unique Autosports (at Seven Hills) for $90.00, although the TurboXs site lists them as $120!

Now for some bushes..

[alexxx]

"TurboXS lightweight Aluminium Wheel Nuts reduce your car's unspring mass, resulting in improved acceleration, handling, and breaking."

cant be serious........... they do look good though, might get a set for the 18s.

[smoov]

"TurboXS lightweight Aluminium Wheel Nuts reduce your car's unspring mass, resulting in improved acceleration, handling, and breaking."

cant be serious........... they do look good though, might get a set for the 18s.
Probably by a poofteenth.

[Al]

More info on those wheels? I need STi wheels to clear my brakes and those look farken hawt. Me wants.
What year model etc?


Edit - forgot obligatory change to single turbo reminder. :D

[freakaboom]

Very nice wags but the wheels= hawwwwttttttttttttt

[smoov]

Al - They're the Liberty STi Wheels. +55 offset. I originally got them in a silver finish, but against all efforts for me not to, I've decided to have them professionally painted.

Funny story with the colour too. I walked into the paint shop, told them I'm painting a set of wheels for my subaru, and I wanted a "charcoal" colour. Guy tells me to hang on a second.

He walks out from the back in two minutes, and brings out a sample of the colour you see. Apparently a near black/dark charcoal, with heaps of metallic in it. Looks tits. Got them painted professionally, and the paint is an almost match with centre cap!

Cheers yukky :)

[Al]

DO Liberty STi's have Brembos?

[smoov]

Apparently the new ones do.

Click here (http://www.subaru.com.au/quicklinks/current-offers/libertytunedbysti/)

[claydog]

Each time I see that pic ^^^^^ it gets hotter and hotter.
Smoov your GT-B is also hawt love the new wheels.
WHY would any one want to own a wrx <:-)

[smoov]

how much did the TMIC set you back?
$180 from Just Jap in Kirawee. I couldn't justify spending around that for a second hand one at a wrecker. This one works a little better than the OEM one, but there was some minor dicking around with the BOV. Spent more on the BOV than I did on the TMIC! Does the job, and I'm happy with it for now.



6000k Make much difference?
Yes, they did. A lot, actually. Works brilliantly with the Projectors. No scatter at all in the light pattern. If anyone is after a cheap set of good HID's, in most sizes, and most colours, PM me, and I could point you in the right direction. (~$170)


Each time I see that pic ^^^^^ it gets hotter and hotter.
Smoov your GT-B is also hawt love the new wheels.
WHY would any one want to own a wrx <:-)
*sigh*. I'd settle for an Obsidian Black Pearl Wagon.

[mitch]

Al here (http://www.rampant.net.au/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22_50&products_id=183) are some previously sold by Nakedterror. They are on the new lib, I saw it at the motor with brembo's under them! :)

Not sure if they are worth that much though!!

[RSTurbo]

Al, those rims will definitely clear Brembo's :wink:

[rs guy]

OMG that has to be the best wheel choice on a car ever :D
that wags is looking better every time i see it

[Marty]

$180 from Just Jap in Kirawee.

which was a fluke! they won't sell me or anyone else one at that price.... :(

anyways, rims look awesome mate! best and only rims for a GT-b over stockies i reckon

speak to danny about a bush kit, the nolathane ones have the alloy drop links etc that should all fit no problems... i've ordered one have to go pick it up

[Zubi Zubi]

That looks so amazing, I think I just had an accident in my shorts.

[smoov]

Thanks guys.

For now, I think I'll put off increasing any more power. Now that I have decent tyres, and lightweight wheels, I think I may put more improvement into the handling department. I have high expectations, as my previous car was a joy to punt through the hills. Using benchmarks like Paddo's old wagon (OMG did that handle!) and Reggy's freak, I think I may get mine to handle almost as good as theirs!

[timmo]

looks awesome mate,congrats on a top choice.

dark rims really suit that colour!

definitely one of the better cars on here.

[XXXR]

Al - They're the Liberty STi Wheels. +55 offset. I originally got them in a silver finish, but against all efforts for me not to, I've decided to have them professionally painted.

Funny story with the colour too. I walked into the paint shop, told them I'm painting a set of wheels for my subaru, and I wanted a "charcoal" colour. Guy tells me to hang on a second.

He walks out from the back in two minutes, and brings out a sample of the colour you see. Apparently a near black/dark charcoal, with heaps of metallic in it. Looks tits. Got them painted professionally, and the paint is an almost match with centre cap!

Cheers yukky :)

dude they look sweet!!

just wondering mate, whats the colour code?

what brand was it and what shop did you get it from

looks excellent mate keep it up!

[ty_s13]

oh my god those wheels look amazing! good job.

[smoov]

A new addition today.

Purchased a set of STi Pedals, for cheap cheap. Had no mounting hardware, so I fabbed it up myself using bolts, nyloc nuts, and some crafty work with the footrest. Came out looking OK.

Not sure If I really like them yet...

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/986/stipedalssmalltt0.jpg

[Kenan]

looking good Alex.

was wondering though, is it cause of the STI colour or do you something towards Pink, ur car seems to have alot of pink bits.

[Marty]

pedal bits look red to me?

the sti logo looks good..

are the genuine pedals? don't mind em! mine came with some japland momo pedals...

another way to go would be replacing the whole pedal itself... if they fit...

[Jaz]

Sti pedals = +10kw and a reduction in VOD eh?

:D

Looks good!

[Mickey]

Looking good Alex.

[smoov]

cheers lads.

pedals are genuine, rubber is in fact red. logo is teh pink

[B-rad]

Alex looking truly teh sex bomb mate well done, can i ask you to take a photo of the HID's at night sitting in the drivers seat, i wanna see how good they are b4 i buy some. ta!

[alexxx]

Alex looking truly teh sex bomb mate well done, can i ask you to take a photo of the HID's at night sitting in the drivers seat, i wanna see how good they are b4 i buy some. ta!

+1 :D

[Geach]

that's a tight wagon dude - a long way from your L series days! - (fr33k?)

[smoov]

that's a tight wagon dude - a long way from your L series days! - (fr33k?)
Cheers Geach! I would love brakes like yours!

yeah, I dunno about you, but I *kinda* miss my old L.

[smoov]

Alex looking truly teh sex bomb mate well done, can i ask you to take a photo of the HID's at night sitting in the drivers seat, i wanna see how good they are b4 i buy some. ta!

+1 :D

All you need to know is this... its bloody good!
I recommend anyone with the projector headlights, to fit HID's. 6000K is a teeny weeny slight bit of a blue tinge, but I've seen factory fitted HID's that looked more blue.

Pics as requested (note - no flash)
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/7197/dsc00281smallzo2.jpg
This picture was taken with my hand on the camera out of the driver's side window.

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/4508/dsc00282smallvd3.jpg
this image was taken with the camera resting on the dash, through the windshield. Windshield is a little dirty, but I think you do get an idea as to the characteristics of the lighting beam.

One thing to note though, I needed to adjust the beam something severe when I first fitted the HIDs. They were pointing high up into the trees. Definitely shedloads more light is emitted from the HIDs.

Now... to find an adequate solution for the high beam... the latest autosalon magazine has a rather comprehensive guide to globes....:D

I'll be upgrading the foglights soon also.....;)

cheers

alex

[B-rad]

they looks farkin awesome alex. im sold! do i smell hid kit for the high beam in the brewing? haha you know you want to!

[Soop]

nice car mate, i second the motion to drop it on its guts.

[smoov]

they looks farkin awesome alex. im sold! do i smell hid kit for the high beam in the brewing? haha you know you want to!
Not in the high beam. HID's don't like to be flashed on and off, and they also have an "ignition sequence" before they're illuminated at maximum brightness.

at the moment, looks kinda funny when high beaming...the low beam is brighter than the high beam.... :P

If you want, I can help organise you decent HID's for 170 bucks... :D

[Billsy]

HID's are the shizzle, but id hate to be infront of you. my lights with bluevision are really annoyingly bright to the car infront, HID would be nasty. but for $170..... thats cheap.

[yods]

Get some decent brakes!

set of wrx 16s and a case for your rims.

[primeevilracing]

looking nice there m8

[gtxsedan]

Such a nice wag! Well done mate. I've always been a fan of unique and different looking cars, gets boring otherwise :P Rims suit it too, overall a very nice package, I bet your proud hehe :)

[Mickey]

HID's in low and Fog light = FTW!!!

[smoov]

thanks for the comments guys :)


HID's in low and Fog light = FTW!!!
pics please! :) decent ones!

[Mickey]

hmm, that would mean I would have to take some.

I will later on tonight.

[abzy]

looks hot as man, nice work

[smoov]

thanks abzy :)

welcome aboard :tu

[smoov]

Some favourite pictures from the Cruise held on the 20th May, 2007
(courtesy to Flatty & troopa for the pictures)
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/9218/gen2smalllj0.jpg
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/7130/gen2ssmalloq7.jpg
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/3253/gtbsoobi2smallbh1.jpg
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/9752/gtbsoobismallkp6.jpg

New update:
Bushes and Anti Lift Kit have been purchased, and fitment shall soon follow...

[gradg]

Those pics are definately worthy of little fellas inside me seeing daylight. hahaha

Edit: Needs a little more... hmmm, not cowbell..... i think V3 is the term....

[Mickey]

Needs to be lower also!

[Soop]

gas struts for the bonnet FTW...

Whats that thingy between the radiator and the radiator support? the stainless thing.

love the color of your car too smoov. i havent seen many libs that color about.

[alexxx]

Needs to be lower also!

like the silver one :P

[evil_rex]

those 3 wagons look hot......spot the NA:P

EDIT: i have got to stop looking at alex's (both of them)car...it makes me want to get a GEN2 wags

[B-rad]

i wish my gen2 wags was there playing with the other three:(

[Marty]

i have got to stop looking at alex's (both of them)car...it makes me want to get a GEN2 wags

LOL :P

[smoov]

Small little mod of late, that would interest some Gen2'ers...

I ordered a new gearboot from http://www.redlinegoods.com

I ordered it on the 17th of May, it was made from scratch, sent from Poland, and arrived on the 28th May - 11 days!! Not bad at all!

Nice fit and finish. Extremely high quality. And the smell of fresh Italian leather now fills the cabin.

Looks good. I'll have to have a fiddle with it to get it to sit nice. The vinyl one just hung there, looked unexciting. The leather one now adds a touch of class to whats essentially a bland Japanese interior.

Pics:
http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/1771/gearboot28thmay2007003sab7.jpg
Sad looking original. New gearknob courtesy to Mickey.


http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/8476/newvsoldjpgox9.jpg
New vs Old. The retaining ring was glued onto the old vinyl boot, and was a bit of a challenge to remove off the old boot.


http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9366/gearboot28thmay2007006snp7.jpg
Hit it up with some of the good shizzlenit, Renapur.


http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8872/gearboot28thmay2007009shq9.jpg
After installation, here's the finished product.


I highly recommend this to anyone contemplating replacing the gear boot, even if its for an OEM. Cost was $60 posted. Subaru wanted about $70 odd for a vinyl OEM one, which is currently a 6 week wait from Japan, as there is none in Australia ATM.

Click here for the Gen2 Listing (http://www.redlinegoods.com/Legacy9599shiftboot.shtm), and Click here for installation instructions (http://www.redlinegoods.com/Legacy9599install.shtm)

Cheers

[Sketchey]

New BLACK knob to match FTW

[nick e[v]ans]

That looks super nice. Is there a way of getting something similar for a gen 1 that isn't too custom. I want i want.

[Johnno]

Smoov - your car is so hot right now! Looks immaculate with tasteful mods. I like! :tu

Hey Gradg, where do I sign the smoov for V3 petition? :wink:

[Marty]

nice one! vote +1 to red stitching! :D

i got my 2nd dent today :( front passenger quater panel....

[gradg]

Smoov - your car is so hot right now! Looks immaculate with tasteful mods. I like! :tu

Hey Gradg, where do I sign the smoov for V3 petition? :wink:

Haha.... constantly nagging him about it helps :D


Looks the goods mate, i'll think about it when i have the spare cashy :D

[smoov]

Blowing the dust off this thread...with some new mods of late:

Walbro GSS341 255L/min Fuel pump. Might need to readjust it soon, as I'm only getting 350km out of a tank before the light goes on. No biggy.

Nolathane bush kit front and rear, is in. Front kit went in like a dream. Rear didn't. So its a hybrid bastardisation up back using nolathane, super-pro and noltec bushes. Its all been replaced. Rear diff cradle bushes are the only ones remain. Also, the whiteline Anti Lift Kit, and steering rack bushes went in no dramas. A big thanks go to RSTurbo (Tim) for the sweet hookups. The remaining bushes that didn't fit, I'll eventually flog off on rexnet, as I'm sure they'll fit on a WRX. NVH is a little increased, but I'm used to it. Actually, I'm liking it - handling has improved a lot, and I now have a better feel of the road, as response and feel is much more sharp :)

And some other mods of late:
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/7898/newgaugeandstuff015smalln3.jpg
look ma, no hands..or bonnet prop!! :)

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/2509/newgaugeandstuff007smalmo3.jpg
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8220/newgaugeandstuff009smalcl3.jpg
New US Import A'pexi EL-II Boost gauge in PSI (never like kPA). I *heart* seppo eBay

And coming soon.....

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t214/Kostiz/DSC04842.jpg
Replacement TT pipes. Yeah, yeah. I know. They're for a TT. I hate the OEM piping.

[Marty]

you found some! cool!

[dsh04]

looking good Alex!!!!

Good to see the bonnet struts fitted, mine are ordered:)

BTW- Samco hoses turned up today so will send them monday, I also ordered a set of them too (your power of suggestion is awesome!!)

[Soop]

Struts are also ordered on my behalf, been meaning to do it for a while, your pics got my arse into gear. cheers Smoov.

[christuffa]

Very nice car Alex. Beautiful in real life

[smoov]

Cheers Chris. Your car looks and definately sounds like a weapon. Can't wait till you get your new gear into it :D

Speaking of the powers of suggestion, Damian - My Girlfriend suggested that I get matching silicone hoses for the radiator, whilst I was emailing you. (p.s: what colour hoses did they end up being? blue? not that it matters terribly much....!)

Well, tonight, the top radiator hose went bye bye. :( 1000mph tape was my saviour! managed to limp it home, was only 5km away.

Off to autobarn tomorrow....

Anyways, I've been meaning to tidy it up a bit under my bonnet, because it looks a bit grotty, especially with the messy hood liner. Once I've fiddled with hoses, I may even give her a bit of a clean under the bonnet, and I'll take some better pics of those struts.

[gradg]

Alex, if you want silicone hoses, head over to gtrydaz, theyre doing a group buy on them as we speak. $100 a set.

[alexxx]

where do you get the bonnet struts from?

[christuffa]

Those bonnet struts are the SH!T!!!

[smoov]

Alex, if you want silicone hoses, head over to gtrydaz, theyre doing a group buy on them as we speak. $100 a set.
Gee, I need to see a set, before I can commit to purchase. Not sure if the early Foz would be the same. Great price. But I need these hoses like yesterday.

[suprasonic_89]

man ur wagon is farkin pimp i like very nice, it is sexy time yes?

[gradg]

alex, get on emesen, or summat, theres a way you can cehck this out, i mentioned it on GTRydaz, but yeah.

Hot car....

[nick e[v]ans]

Very neat ride mate. She looks hot. That boost gauge is all kinds of sexy as well. Mind me asking $$$? pm if you prefer.

[smoov]

Cheers mate.

Click here for discussion... (http://www.rslibertyclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=69395&page=1&pp=25&highlight=boost%2Fvac)

Ebay Link here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AEOIBSA%3AAU%3A11&viewitem=&item=320132490898)

Try punching in the part number (Part Number: 403-A970 Mechanical Boost PSI Black ) into the US ebay, and you may yield a result... mine ended up costing about AU$200 to my door (after four days, mind you!) Shipping was about $65 to Australia.

Remember... these are a USA specific item in PSI. If you want them in KPA, get them from Japan. If you want PSI...USA!

[Soop]

Bit dusty this thread is Alex. How's the new Paint looking? ( I know your scared of the Ozlib folk :D)

[smoov]

shhh. i was going to blow the dust off of this one myself, thanks Paul.


new photos coming soon.

RSLC > Ozlib

[Soop]

RSLC > Ozlib

QFTMFT

[Marty]

which means?

[Soop]

Quoted for the M*ther f* cking truth.

Now were are those Pics Alex :D!?

[gradg]

Get V3.

[smoov]

Here's some fresh pictures after the respray, after a good polish and wax.
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/1629/soo081andozlibmeet10100tj1.jpg
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1902/soo081andozlibmeet10100qd6.jpg
http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/374/soo081andozlibmeet10100nt3.jpg
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/8221/soo081andozlibmeet10100sc0.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/1613/soo081andozlibmeet10100fc5.jpg
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/9624/soo081andozlibmeet10100go1.jpg

Recent mods of late include:
Windshield Replacement (to AUDM spec, Lost the Heated Wiper strips and funky brown tint), as the old one had too many chips
Samco Primary & Secondary Turbo Inlet, and Intercooler Silicone Hose Kit
Whiteline Rear Strut Brace with Quick Release Fittings
Gates Racing Top & Bottom Replacement Radiator Hoses
Relocation of boost gauge into front Driver's Side Air Vent (whilst retaining full use of air vent!)

[Marty]

abso-farking-lutely awesome mate.... must be a great feeling having the car back after a good job respray... looks like new! :D

those samco hoses sound the goods! where'd you pick them up from? (apologies if i missed any threads on this....)

[smoov]

abso-farking-lutely awesome mate.... must be a great feeling having the car back after a good job respray... looks like new! :D

those samco hoses sound the goods! where'd you pick them up from? (apologies if i missed any threads on this....)
Yahoo Auctions Japan :)

[Marv]

Alex, I must say that the lustre and depth of that paint finish is exquisite! One seriously, seriously HAWT Subaru right there. I, sir, offer you a round of golf claps.

[Karl]

mmm this makes me want a gen2 , nice job, respray looks fantastic.

[RSTurbo]

alex, you got the strut brace ok then??

also, get me some enkei's :wink:

[smoov]

alex, you got the strut brace ok then??

also, get me some enkei's :wink:
Strut Brace fit on like a dream. Nothing a little dremel loving to the plastic trim covers couldn't fix to make it all look sweet.
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8232/dsc00002ns0.jpg
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2778/dsc00004ui7.jpg
Again, many many thanks for that Tim. I'll be in contact shortly for the swaybars :D

[RSTurbo]

no worries champ. it looks good.

[hyde]

Alex, that is just beautiful mate! I like the colour alot.

What's next on the list? Lowering?

[Mickey]

Looks good Alex.

Still needs to be lower, and wagon wing.

But still a very tidy gen 2

[timmo]

Top marks for this car mate.

I'm a fan of it for sure.

[Bigtim11]

Very Nice car, I like what your doing with the burgandy, its a tough colour to match other aspects of the car too and you have done it very well :tu

[Soop]

Looking good Alex.
Really love your car man, very neat.
And im still looking for those black visors, harder to come by then you made out :(

Lovely color, BTW i found it on the comp at work :P

[B-rad]

absolute sex on wheels alex. well ***ing done mate shes come up a 1,000,000 dollars!

time to lower her a bit me thinks and then maybe stop cos you cant get much better!

[Soop]

Yes he can, Ej257....

[smoov]

or a new VF19.....! :(

bitch won't rev past 4200rpm....

see tech thread here please!! (http://www.rslibertyclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=71863)

EDIT: fix0red. yay!

[SymbioteK]

the respray is smoov as hell

i would also do unspeakable things for those rims

[theprotest]

Hi Alex,

Sweet ride mate, you know I love those rims. If you weren't such a wanker I'd be all over that car.

Cheers,
Nik

[smoov]

Hi Alex,

Sweet ride mate, you know I love those rims. If you weren't such a wanker I'd be all over that car.

Cheers,
Nik
Its OK, Protesticles.

I won't hold the fact that you're a barefoot bandit junkie with a seven poster bullbar and Kentworth Mudflaps on your B4 from the middle of whoop whoop against you!

So when you coming over to Sydney for beers?

[theprotest]

Hi Alex,

The day it's no longer the poofter capital of Australia, I'll be there.

That, and July this year for business. Beers WILL be drunk.

Cheers,
Nik

[smoov]

Sweet Nik, looking forward to it!

Whilst this thread's been bumped, I'll update the thread, with some mods in the pipeline:

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/5368/gaugeek5.jpg

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/5041/gtb2ne2.jpg

[Marty]

where are the guages going??

[smoov]

where are the guages going??
I am going to use this gauge pod:
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/5368/gaugeek5.jpg

here:
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/9624/soo081andozlibmeet10100go1.jpg

[Marty]

and lose the vent? spewin! nice and clean tho

[alexxx]

which wing is that mate?

[smoov]

which wing is that mate?
the wing that goes on the back?!

OEM Subaru one.


and lose the vent? spewin! nice and clean tho

oh well.... it looks good and its in a functional place. more functional than one measly vent!

[thomas]

Great car. Those rims look fantastic.
For once Mickey is right! Just lower it a little more!

Oh and those rims really need some 4pots behind them ... if not Brembos!

[Mickey]

Pfft, Alex's car is too slow for Brembos!!

[kezza]

just saw how old this thread is, but read it all and how your car has changed.. very impressive..wish i had $$ to spend on a beautiful subie like that.. goood on ya mate

kez

[gradg]

Pffft....

Still twin turbo?

[rs guy]

its still missing something Alex

.................................

...version 3 single turbo conversion :P

[paddo]

needs more dish....

like enough to fit a midget in that can run around like its on a running wheel..

[smoov]

needs more dish....

like enough to fit a midget in that can run around like its on a running wheel..
needs more 2JZ JZA100 for the dish requirement, ala Tats :D

and to the TT->T boys... this thing sounds too evil as a TT atm. :)


Pfft, Alex's car is too slow for Brembos!!
hahaha. we know why you got brembos, Mickey....

you're too scared to go fast!!



runs.

like yesterday :)

[yods]

Yeah I thought you picked some 4 pots up mate...what happened to those? :D

Btw I think you should leave the wing silver. It will really set the car off.

[smoov]

Yeah I thought you picked some 4 pots up mate...what happened to those? :D

Btw I think you should leave the wing silver. It will really set the car off.

You can have those liddle widdle four potters :)

Actually, I've been driving behind more utes that looked like they were moving house, hoping for any more glass vases or bowls to fall off the back of them, so I could get another respray. This time - two tone silver and burgundy

To match with the wing.

VL Stylez. I've already got Mr Whitewalls on speed dial on my phone as soon as this happens.

Anyone with outback front and rear bars wanna swap? Anyone with 15" chasers wanna swap wheels?

[smoov]

I am going to use this gauge pod:
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/5368/gaugeek5.jpg

here:
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/9624/soo081andozlibmeet10100go1.jpg
dangnabbit. these are no longer available on importmonster.

anyone handy with fibreglass and drinks beer?

[Mouse]

i drink beer but cant fibre glass, i can drink your beer but so theres not a problem there

[dsh04]

they should be back on yahoo in a week or so Alex, theres been a few weeks of holidays overhere and things have slowed down.

[smoov]

Awesome Damo!

I'll keep my eyes peeled!

[CRUISN]

Apart from the fact that your an arse bandit Alex, I do get warm and fuzzy in the pants when i see the pics of your wagon.

One day hopefully mine will be up to that standard.

Best Gen2 wagon ive seen imo.

Hows that gauge coming along?

[smoov]

Nick nack paddy whack, give a dog a bone.....or two... :D



Mark: Gauge is in, pod painted, and all that jazz. Just been lazy lately with the photography of late.

[CRUISN]

Gauge is in, pod painted, and all that jazz. Just been lazy lately with the photography of late.

Get on to it then. :D

[evil_rex]

Any updates on the brakes?

[smoov]

This year has been a bad one for me, as some of you may already know, and consequently, the development of my Legacy wagon has somewhat suffered.

But fear not.

Things are changing for the better :) (It's been a hard lesson to learn)

This is the new boost gauge mount in the driver's side vent. Its taken ages for me to take this photo!
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/4654/02102008060smallch6.jpg

I've fit a Brake Cylinder Stopper from MRT on, with some slight modifications to the TT black box to make it all work.
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/6075/01102008047smallor4.jpg

In the mean time, I've also repaired a leaky waterpump, another dodgy IACV, Replaced the alarm (I never knew sending smoke signals was an option with alarms these days) And a noisy A/C Pulley bearing.


Oh, and my collection is now complete..... :)
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9000/02102008059smallac0.jpg

Fitment in two weeks! :D

[sooobi]

maaaaate.. :-)

[CRUISN]

MMMM mods.

Gotta love them. :D

Thered be a few dollars worth sitting on that coffee table.

[JRod]

Oh, and my collection is now complete..... :)
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9000/02102008059smallac0.jpg

Fitment in two weeks! :D


Mmmmmmm. Tasty goodness. Arrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Soop]

It's closer to a few thousand isn't it??

[smoov]

budget is blown.



allah akbar stylez.

[mattrs5312]

i love this wagon, very nice, given me some ideas, haha. where did you get tha top mount intercooler from??? :)

[smoov]

Thanks for the kind words, lads.

Some new pictures with my ebay Disc Brake Covers. Top quality! A++++++++++++++++++++++++++ will buy again!!11zmong.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4761/dsc00381smallrh1.jpg
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/6715/dsc00369smalloz4.jpg
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/1265/dsc00371smallve8.jpg
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/6129/dsc00372smalldi0.jpg
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/417/dsc00373smalltv5.jpg
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6740/dsc00376smallvr3.jpg
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/2582/dsc00379smallpl3.jpg

[dylanf]

Alex, mate. I love it. Bremb(r)o's bro are mad, bro. Seriously nice looking wagon, I think I commented last night that every time I see it I seem to love it more and more. Congratulations on your latest addition!

[gradg]

Pffff.... they don't look THAT good man....

I do lie, freakin awesome! About time they got on there! How does it pull up? :D

[yods]

Consistently the best presented wagon in the club IMO , and now she can stop! Let me know when I can come around and pickup those rims though, they'd look so much better on a white car :D

[RSTurbo]

very nice Alex

[gradg]

Consistently the best presented wagon in the club IMO

Couldn't agree more.

[CRUISN]

This is the wagon that inspires me to do mine.

Simply stunning. :D

[sooobi]

um upgrade much?

[Jim]

wahay! Finally got them on Alex, looks serious buisness, will have to drop round and inspect/confiscate them :tu whens the vf26/27's going on?

[Mickey]

Looks the good Alex.

Well done a nice clean brake upgrade.

Its a shame about the power of your car though :P

[SUBERB]

Schmick!

[paddo]

sack it more! needs another 1-1.5" cut out of it!!

[smoov]

sack it more! needs another 1-1.5" cut out of it!!
working on it paddo.

hopefully i won't need to cut anything out of it, but rather "wind" some out of it...

[smoov]

Was fiddling with the car today. Fitted the Zerosports TT Controller.
It works well, but personally, I don't like the way it works on my car. It'll be coming off soon, and will be for sale (hai Mickey!) I like my changeover savage, whereas this makes the changeover more subtle.

I also got around to fitting a GFB MBC onto her, totally bypassing the factory boost control. Hello 20psi! (no boost cut!!) :P
Seriously though, I've wound it down, and I have found gains all round the rev range. She boosts better, stronger from lower down, and has further reduced the VOD :) VOD is now merely the slightest of hesitations. I think I've pretty much got it as good as she can get for a TT :D

And that'll be it for now, apart from some coilovers and some new speakers. My priorities will be shifting elsewhere in the not too distant future.

[BenTZ]

looking good mate, jim will be very interested in the zero sports controller,

[Marty]

yeah an MBC certainly wakes them up! just takes a little bit of tweaking to get right

gonna dyno the thing again to see how it looks or not really giving a poo?

[gradg]

I also got around to fitting a GFB MBC onto her, totally bypassing the factory boost control. Hello 20psi! (no boost cut!!) :P
Seriously though, I've wound it down, and I have found gains all round the rev range. She boosts better, stronger from lower down, and has further reduced the VOD :) VOD is now merely the slightest of hesitations. I think I've pretty much got it as good as she can get for a TT :D

And that'll be it for now, apart from some coilovers and some new speakers. My priorities will be shifting elsewhere in the not too distant future.

Will give you a bell next time im in e ping. Car still looking mint, love it. All the best for the priority shift :D

[90legacy]

Top work Alex, looking good as ever!

[smoov]

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/3836/14122008138smalloe2.jpg
New spare wheel that clears Brembos.

After relentless searching around wrecking yards in Australia and abroad, I decided to bite the bullet and buy through Subaru Australia. Wheel was ordered through Subaru for around the $200 mark, and a two week wait just before Christmas, but I had to source the tyre separately. Bridgestone wanted something along the lines of $250-$280 for a 135/70/17 space saver spare.

Then a friend put me onto a wrecking yard out South West Sydney way. They had more space savers than you can poke a stick at. Managed to pick up the wheel with a new tyre for a $100, and got the tyre swapped over. Only catch was that the tyre bought was a 140/70/17. No biggy, I reckon.

[CRUISN]

I need one of those. My spacesaver spare doesnt clear the 315mm GTB fronts. :(

So $300 all up?

[Mickey]

Nice work Alex.

Call me RE TT controller! You know I want it :D

[smoov]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2216/225/100/618406640/n618406640_1832165_9765.jpg

"that festiva got smashed.....hard!"

Have done some mods of late. Stealth ninja invisible ones.
New Strut tops (Bilstein ones from Subaru)
Bilsteins rebuilt by Heaseman's Suspension (and revalved to suit KMAC springs)
Whiteline Rear adjustable lateral arms
Whiteline KCA313 Roll Rock Centre Kit

I'll try to get some pics up soon.

Just need bigger sways, and suspension is complete!

May be a wee while though. Now that the serika is here, and needs some loving too.
That, and I'm a brokeass uni student again. :)

[[MRLBRT]]

I love your car and i love the attention to detail... I can see that you are one of meticulous charachter lol... Just a few questions... What colour did you coat your wheels, who done them and what did they cost? Would like to do the same thing... Cheers, Nick

[Legacy RS-R]

where did you get the intercooler from mate.

I Have a gen2 GT sedan and want to upgrade the cooler....

Love the car btw...

[smoov]

Thanks for the kind words, lads. :)

Nick - Yeah, I'm a wee bit picky :P
Wheels were painted a two-pac. Funny story, walked into a paint shop, told them I had STi Wheels, and wanted a charcoal metallic colour. Guy walked out the back, and came back 10 minutes later with the mix it has now. Charcoal metallic, with a gold metallic flake in it. I love it. Paintshop is:
www.vgautopaints.com.au
11 Amax Ave
Girraween NSW 2145
Ph: (02) 9636 7809

Legacy RS-R: Cheers mate. PM Sent

[JRod]

Nugget!!!

Hai Arex

[alexxx]

where did you get the intercooler from mate.

I Have a gen2 GT sedan and want to upgrade the cooler....

Love the car btw...

Just Jap.

Cooling Pro GC8 TMIC. speak to the boss there, i got mine for $125.

[smoov]

Nugget!!!

Hai Arex


Sorry?

What's that?


I can't hear what you're saying over the knocking noise your engine is making.


*waves*

[smoov]

Watch this space guys.

A change is coming.

http://images.easyart.com/i/prints/rw/lg/3/3/Celebrity-Image-Pink-Floyd--Dark-Side-Of-The-Moon--331476.jpg

[CRUISN]

Nice. :tu

[Marv]

Watch this space guys.

A change is coming.

You're finally going to Thailand to get "the snip"?

This wagon is immac. We should take photos of your one next to mine so people can see polar opposites of Gen2 Liberty/Legacys :P

[smoov]

my steering wheel is a wee bit ratty.
i'm anally retentive.
i have an itchy mouse clicking finger.
i like japanese stuff.
i like rare stuff.
i like a bidding war.


































http://img181.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/4/5/0/0/fmpnobu15-img600x450-1243314964slhzbs38142.jpg
http://img181.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/4/5/0/0/fmpnobu15-img600x450-12433149649asshc38142.jpg

perhaps the only good thing to come from a gen3? the s401?

[XXB4XX]

Nice Alex... I also loved the interior of the S401, same blek with the pink stitching..

spewing it never came to AUS.

[CRUISN]

Is pink, Is nice. :D

[sooobi]

siiiiiiiiiiiiick..

[GX-LIBERTY-GX]

thats a cool wheel man ... good job on the car looks tops

[timmo]

Nice Alex. :tu

IMHO you can do no wrong with this car.


exquisite. :)

[dane]

love the car alex, looks better in real life if thats possible. awesome work :tu

[smoov]

thanks lads.

can't wait for september!

[||BiG-ReD-CaR||]

(in my best Borat voice...) Very nice, how much?

[fielding]

Nice wagz,

Lovin the wheels, exactly wat i want, looks the shiz.

Gratz on a top car.

[walts22]

Dont go single turbo! It will be like losing your left testicle

[dja]

Dont go single turbo! It will be like losing your left testicle
And growing a real set :)

[Geach]

Dont go single turbo! It will be like losing your left testicleonly if it is f*cking useless and prevents you getting laid, in that case, yes it would be like losing a testicle. alex will soon be in the world of free beer and hot women that all single turbo drivers enjoy.

:)

[dja]

only if it is f*cking useless and prevents you getting laid, in that case, yes it would be like losing a testicle. alex will soon be in the world of free beer and hot women that all single turbo drivers enjoy.

:)

Agreed, im pretty sure Dire Straights - Money for Nothing, is a song written by someone who had AM Auto do a TT to T conversion.

[smoov]

Friday, 28th August 2009. 1:26AM

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/7906/photo3xbv.jpg

Yeah. My car is a ninja. Its wearing a mask.

Because its about to embark on an epic journey. Because when it returns, it'll be heaps 1337.

I've finished a 3000 word report for a course tonight at midnight, and have been frantically organising shit since. Gave the front end a bit of a wash, and donned the 'bra.

Car's packed.

I'm knackered.

Alarm's set at 4:50AM

Two fourpacks of V sugarfree on the passenger seat.

See you Brisbanites soon y0!

[Jaz]

Say hi to Al for us all!

Have a good trip, just don't hit any kangaroos on the way up there...

[4ce_full]

Get caught in the traffic from that F3 crash mate?
Cant wait to see what this beauty can really do.
Best of luck and like i said to you yesterday arvo, keep us updated during the week

[Marty]

this car plus Al's touch, its gonna be freekn' great!!

[JRod]

See you soon little buddy.

[RSwagz]

this car plus Al's touch, its gonna be freekn' great!!

QTF!!!!!
can't wait to see the end result! bet you will be wondering why you didn't do it sooner... :P

[gradg]

QTF!!!!!
can't wait to see the end result! bet you will be wondering why you didn't do it sooner... :P


Aaaaamen. (see sig.)

[CRUISN]

I reckon it'll just about make the GTB perfect. :tu

Looking forward to pics!

Pfft, that drives nothing. I drove from AMAuto back to Melbourne. :D

Best of luck for the trip though. :tu

[smoov]

Nothing more soothing for an irritated bowel then the sight of this...



http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/2293/img0272t.jpg

TT owners take note...

Better than Johnson & Johnson's Shampoo...

http://morgamic.com/img/no-more-tears.jpg

[BenTZ]

http://pitbull4president.org/images/Box-Pray2.jpg

[sooobi]

ummm... yip... soooooooooooooo?

[colonel wrx]

shit how did that happen?

[Billsy]

gone for the NA conversion :P

[colonel wrx]

looks like the engine mount part of the subframe is damaged? or maybe just lost heaps of paint...

[BenTZ]

the twin turbo's failed, then fell off (no suprises there)
the marks are from all they ghey exiting from the car.

[smoov]

Guys. I'm on limited data here. And I can't upload decent pics just yet, but all I can say is "wow". The thing is a monster! A little loud, but I'll be addressing that when I return to Sydney. It's so nice having boost on hand when you need it. No VOD, obviously, just makes the driving experience so much better. Geach said it well when at changeover (4k rpm) is when you should be pulling like a freight train, not changing over turbos. Al and Miles have done a fantastic job with the car, and I'm absolutely elated. Sure a few things didn't get done due to a lack of time, but they're little things I can do, back at home in Sydney.

It was great to finally meet Al and Miles face to face, and their services are nothing short of highly professional. They run a tight ship, and the work is just magic. I was lucky enough to see a couple of their conversions, and bloody hell, it's jaw dropping!

I'll write more and upload some pics when I'm back in Brisbane (tomorrow). Man I love Noosa. Wish I could stay up here! Al wasn't wrong when he said this is "Gods Country"!!

[Jim]

glad your happy mate, this cah as gone from one of the best looking cars in the club, to one of the best cars in the club. hats off to you sir.
v3 sti ecu or something else?
(twins are so ghey , i really wanna get rid of mine soooooo much, but my skirt is to tight )

[smoov]

Thanks Jimmah.

First page updated. Indeed a V3 STi ecu runs the show.

[BenTZ]

Thanks Jimmah.

First page updated. Indeed a V3 STi ecu runs the show.
ok maybe jims post was me.....
damn kids staying logged in to peoples lappy's
either way i meant what i said mate , top effort (by you and al)
congrats mate .

[stewfen]

Was looking good when I saw it on the hoist on Wednesday! Al had just finished the exhaust.
Was going to swap the rims & brakes with mine :wink: Al said you wouldn't notice :D Heard you were cycling around whike the boys worked on your car.

[smoov]

Cheers 50BIE. Cycling = FAIL. It was fun until I got nicked by the police for not wearing a helmet. That, and I realised that I wanted to explore more of the Sunny Coast, so I hired a car for three days.

Thanks Ben. Pity Jim's skirt is indeed too tight! :)

[alexxx]

finally have entered the light! sounds like your stoked and should be... something you should of done a long time ago..

now for the rest of the TT owners to let go.. :D

[Geach]

this thread is now chock full of win.

come a long way from the L! :P

[JRod]

I'll let you upload your pics when you get here mate. :tu

[CRUISN]

Itching for pics here. :D

[Marty]

a success story! excellent

[smoov]

After my trip up to Noosa to see Al & Miles, I got my wagon converted to single turbo, and had a few other things done too.


Front mount intercooler + piping to suit in stainless steel
Single turbo conversion including V3 STi ECU repin
Twisted APS SR30 (Garrett GT2860R)
3" Bellmouth dump (Six speed ready) in Stainless steer
3" Exhaust including catalytic converter and resonator stainless steel
Parallel fuel rail conversion using SARD Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
SARD High Volume fuel pump
Installation of Phenolic Manifold spacers


and probably other stuff I've forgotten to mention.


My shout outs:

Big thanks to:
Frank, for the photos and the night out tonight.
Stavros, for letting me crash at his place for a couple nights in Brisbane.
Jarrod, for letting me crash at his pad for a couple on the Gold Coast.

The above three get a special mention for force feeding me the world's hottest burger!!
(search in youtube "alex infamous megadeath burger")

I owe also a very big thanks to:

Al & Miles from AMauto
Skippy from All Things Subaru
dja, yods, gradg, 4ce_full, bigboyscottyb, markmcrs

and probably a whole bunch of you I've failed to name here....

You guys are truly legends, and I look forward to continuing in the club for some time to come!


And without further or do....

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http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff79/alex-greczek/IMG_0863.jpg

[hendo]

Looks awesome Alex!

[yods]

zomg!

epic hotness right there mate. its been a long time coming :)

how are you liking the response on the big single as opposed to the twins?

[sooobi]

Nice.. Car of the year.. did someone say Calendar?

How the intake temps?

[Mickey]

Congrats Alex, car looks awesome!

I know its been a long time coming!

Enjoy being AIDS free hahaha!


P.S. Lower you car :P

[4ce_full]

Nice work Alex,
loving the engine bay looking mickey mouse.
Cant wait to go for a spin in it.
Cheers
Josh

[dane]

looking hot alex! great work - now time to convince billsy to cure his aids infected POS :P

[smoov]

Thanks lads.

I'm really keen to get it home, (I'm still on the Gold Coast....hai Jarrod!) and start detailing the engine bay a little more. All of a sudden, I don't like blue anymore!! And some parts would look ideal painted black!

There's still work to be done, including a shielded clutch master reservoir, a turbo bag, and other fiddly OCD-esque touches!

[JRod]

Hurry up and finish putting your make up on mate, we gotta go to dinner for steak!

[rs guy]

Bloody Awesome in everyway.

Well done mate.

[RSwagz]

end result looks awesome! congrats.

waiting to hear a big report on how the thing drives now :)

[Hodgey]

Look'n good Alex. All I can say is it was only a matter of time.

Interested in how you feel it drives now mate, as compared to before.

[gradg]

t'was only a matter of time, but you've certainly taken it doing it! haha.

I guess i can change my sig now?

[evil_rex]

Very nice kind Sir!

Hows the SR30 Turbo?

[hobberz]

BEAUTIFUL mate... Great work :tu

[CRUISN]

FN Awesome Alex, I can see see your beaming smile from Melbourne. :D

Awesome wagon in every sense. :tu

Now lose the TT sticker on the cover. :wink:

[timmo]

Lookin' Good Alex.

Another quality result from AM Auto.

Well done.

[rossimo]

This is one extremly clean ride, well done man. Now hopefully Billsy will take note and lose a turbo :P

[alexxx]

FN Awesome Alex, I can see see your beaming smile from Melbourne. :D

Awesome wagon in every sense. :tu

Now lose the TT sticker on the cover. :wink:

or at least put electrical tape over it like i did :D

[90legacy]

Looking very nice Alex. Good to meet you tonight mate, have fun with it!

[Billsy]

good stuff alex, good to see it back on the road, even if its had a sex change ;)

i agree with the blue... make it black

[GX-LIBERTY-GX]

thats very nice mate.. u must be loving life :D

such a good example !

defs have to get me a GTB one day !

[Marv]

Skids pics not loading...?

Great result, muchacho. Have to get you round for another beer, BBQ & BS session in the backyard with our little - slightly exploded - son Keggie.