RSTI... Take II

Discussion in 'Member Journals & Project Build Stories' started by SANDERS, Jul 9, 2011.

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  1. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    In the beginning....

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    This was already a swapped car when I traded my boosted IS300 for it. But as luck would have it. That motor went bomb, so that started down time and things to get done. Here...we...go...

    The hit list in progress...
    Exterior Modifications:
    -Seibon CF lip spoiler
    -STi fog light deletes/covers
    -Aluminum hood
    -A/M grill delete
    -3K headlights
    -Fender Flared
    -17x9 30 offset Rota Torques
    -Toyo 888R 255/40R17
    -Blox ext. wheel lugs

    Interior Modifications:
    -Carbon fiber console trim
    -Autometer Boost, oil pressure, and AEM windband gauges
    -Recaro(ish) front seats
    05 STI steering wheel conversion

    Performance:
    -EJ257 shortblock (brand new short block)
    -CP forged 99.5 mm pistons
    -Race ported EJ20 (WRX) heads, 1mm over exhaust/intake stainless valves, 280 cams, Crower springs and retainers, 5 angle intake, 3 angle exhaust
    -FPRed, 3" inlet, 7cm exhaust housing
    -Tomei equal length headers
    -TGV deletes
    -TurboXS turboback exhaust (4'' downpipe, 3'' catback)
    -900cc injectors, witchhunter modified
    -Walbro 255
    -Boost referenced Aeromotive FPR, braided lines, custom fuel rails
    -TurboXS style reverse flow FMIC
    -KS Tech 73mm Intake
    -Grimmspeed boost control solenoid
    -Prova Air/Oil separator w/ secondary canister
    -HKS BOV
    -MASS air delete/ Speed Density
    -02 WRX ecu, opensource

    Suspension/Chassis:
    -Stance GR+ coilovers
    -Whiteline 27/29 frt sway bar
    -Sanders adj. front sway bar endlinks
    -Aluminum control arms
    -JDM lightweight front bumper beam
    -Beatrush front control arm support bracket
    -Greddy front strut tower bar
    -WRX rear sway bar
    -Kartboy rear endlinks
    -JIC Magic rear adjustable lateral links
    -JDM WRX 4 pots
    -XP12 pads frt/ XP10 rears
    -Project Mu SCR-Pro rotors
    -06 WRX rear brakes

    Drivetrain:
    -JDM version 7 Spec C/RA non-dccd 6-speed
    -Exedy twin disc clutch

    Electronics:
    -JVC H/U
    -(4) 6.5'' Alpine Type-R component speakers

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  2. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

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  3. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    tires arrived!

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  4. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    Some clean up and stance work...

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  5. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    After some spray work on flares and new grill install..

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  6. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    There was a VERY breif stint where I had my old APS geared 5 spd back in the car, that's why there is a CC clutch box in the car. It is the current clutch I have for sale. lol. 6 speed is back in and twin plate is doing just fine!
     
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  7. 07Ltd#767

    07Ltd#767 The Neighborhood Drunk

    put it on the dyno yet?

    Love the "-Sanders adj. front sway bar endlinks"
     
    07Ltd#767, Jul 9, 2011
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  8. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    This car is sexy in person and I'm jealous of this build. I've got a video coming along featuring this thing if I ever find the time to get the rest of the shots I need.
     
    Sparta, Jul 9, 2011
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  9. WRboXer

    WRboXer Active Member

    Andrewp's old car?
     
    WRboXer, Jul 9, 2011
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  10. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    I believe this is the same one. Wasn't he trying to sell it for nearly 2 years? :lol:

    now he's got another RS he's trying to sell.
     
    Matt, Jul 9, 2011
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  11. MeFryRice

    MeFryRice Member

    I saw this car when Brian had it. Very kickass car you have sir!
     
    MeFryRice, Jul 9, 2011
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  12. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    No numbers yet, i would say at least 200whp...

    Never mind my "spacers" I have to CNC new spacers..
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    SANDERS, Jul 9, 2011
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  13. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    Yes.
     
    SANDERS, Jul 9, 2011
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  14. WRboXer

    WRboXer Active Member

    Looks great man, keep it up.
     
    WRboXer, Jul 9, 2011
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  15. slowwrx

    slowwrx Supporting Member

    Judging by the pics, you really need some ball joint spacers.

    Get those spacers for the endlinks machined asap before you kill those rodends.
     
    slowwrx, Jul 9, 2011
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  16. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    ^ It's not a contact issue.The angle of the photo makes it look that bad. I put it in to test fit everything. I am cutting spacers for it thou.
     
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  17. J_P

    J_P I like pudding pops Supporting Member

    Beautiful mistress sir!
     
    J_P, Jul 9, 2011
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  18. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    at about 145mph it starts to pull to the right and has a funny rattle or maybe it's tire rub... I did mention this right?
     
    b reel, Jul 10, 2011
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  19. dundunskeert

    dundunskeert Member

    YES!!! So glad to see you're in a rs again.
     
    dundunskeert, Jul 10, 2011
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  20. superdoughboy4

    superdoughboy4 Active Member

    It looks incredibly good, Sanders! I'm always envious of the 2.5RS owners. Especially the swapped ones.
     
    superdoughboy4, Jul 10, 2011
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  21. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    First of all, the car only reads 120MPH, so there is no way it will do 145! Second of all, you drove it on broken stock STI sway bar end links. So there...:squint:
     
    SANDERS, Jul 10, 2011
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  22. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    It was pegged, just guessing on the speed...
     
    b reel, Jul 10, 2011
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  23. techlord

    techlord Active Member

    I see a trend here, breel drives car, then it breaks. :D
     
    techlord, Jul 10, 2011
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  24. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    blew your shit up on my birthday too, thank you
     
    b reel, Jul 10, 2011
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  25. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    pay no attention to what the speedo says. ;)
     
    Matt, Jul 10, 2011
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  26. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    Hey Peter, our speed-o-meters don't talk. Must be a Honduh thing.
     
    b reel, Jul 10, 2011
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  27. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    at least this RS has found a good home, the only two i ever see down this way are RICED out.

    cant wait to see that thing up in the mountains staying on all fours like its predecessor should have
     
    Jake, Jul 10, 2011
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  28. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    Already have the tee shirt. Ask Dana how it is...
     
    SANDERS, Jul 10, 2011
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  29. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    Yep, it feels really good in the mountains.

    just waiting on him to update his journal on our forum....
     
    Sparta, Jul 11, 2011
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  30. slowwrx

    slowwrx Supporting Member

    Thanks Sanders....I just bought a Brighton...

    My wifes gonna kill you
     
    slowwrx, Jul 11, 2011
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  31. FACE

    FACE Active Member

    That's just sexy man congrats!
     
    FACE, Jul 11, 2011
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  32. Mike@TTR

    Mike@TTR Active Member

    This really is a fun little car. It has been a little crazy helping to get it sorted out, but it is coming along great and still has some more mods to go. But this car is definitely a cool ride. Sanders has put in some long hours getting it sorted.
     
    Mike@TTR, Jul 11, 2011
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  33. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Beautiful car. Who does your tuning? And is it a stock 2.5RS wiring harness merged into a WRX/STi harness?
     
    Cool_____, Jul 11, 2011
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  34. liltoua

    liltoua Member

    This makes me love my car even more! HAHA. Sexy car Sanders
     
    liltoua, Jul 11, 2011
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  35. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    NP! I do what I can to help!;)
     
    SANDERS, Jul 11, 2011
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  36. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    Mike @ KillShot. He is really patient with with me and the car. He's really been helpful with the phases this car has been threw to get it to this point. Not to mention it is REALLY nice that he lives 20 minutes from me! It's good to have local support!

    Yes, the harness is a 2.5RS/WRX merger.
     
    SANDERS, Jul 11, 2011
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  37. subigrl

    subigrl Member

    wow she's really coming along, looks good :)
     
    subigrl, Jul 11, 2011
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  38. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    Thx everyone for the feed back! I still have alot that I would like to get done, IE roll cage, rotated turbo setup, more areo gear.

    NOW ACCEPTING SPONSERS!!!




    Or donations, hand outs....
     
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  39. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Any idea who did the merge?
     
    Cool_____, Jul 11, 2011
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  40. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    ^ Some where up north.
     
    SANDERS, Jul 11, 2011
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  41. lsnaple

    lsnaple Member

    I remember seeing this when I got those enkies from you, man it looks mean!
     
    lsnaple, Jul 11, 2011
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  42. bomjoon

    bomjoon Active Member

    that fusion in the back is a monster
     
    bomjoon, Jul 15, 2011
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  43. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    Hey stranger
     
    Sparta, Jul 15, 2011
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  44. bomjoon

    bomjoon Active Member

    its been awhile since i ve been on here
     
    bomjoon, Jul 15, 2011
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  45. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    I think there are a couple of gun threads you might partake in
     
    Sparta, Jul 15, 2011
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  46. bomjoon

    bomjoon Active Member

    they cant handle me here.
     
    bomjoon, Jul 15, 2011
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  47. bixs

    bixs Supporting Member

    Love this car, such a beast so far in the mtns :) Good looking pictures!
     
    bixs, Jul 15, 2011
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  48. fourdegrees

    fourdegrees Member

    Love the color.
     
    fourdegrees, Sep 3, 2011
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  49. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    LARGE CHANGE IN THE WORKS... Stay tuned!
     
    SANDERS, Sep 3, 2011
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  50. bomjoon

    bomjoon Active Member

    goin for the 4g63 hells yeah!!
     
    bomjoon, Sep 9, 2011
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