zEOD's Abused Bugeye

Discussion in 'Member Journals & Project Build Stories' started by zEOD, Aug 25, 2011.

  1. zEOD

    zEOD New Member

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    Hi, my name is Zach and I live in Jasper and own an 02 silver bugeye. I was referred here by John on another forum as is this is local oriented. I bought my rex mostly stock in April with 100k miles on it. It wasnt taken care of by the previous owner so I am bringing it back to good health. So this will be the story of my journey and hopefully make some new friends on the way.

    Mods
    Engine:
    TD-05 16g turbo
    Perrin turbo inlet
    3" inch turboback straight pipes/HKS can
    Cobb Accessport v2
    Universal oil catch can
    Catless dpipe/upipe
    TurboXS Hybrid BOV
    Aftermarket headers
    STi fuel injectors

    Suspension:
    Hotchkis AutoX sways front/rear
    04 STi struts/springs
    Steel braided brake lines

    Interior:
    Prosport Halo Series gauges
    Agency Power short shifter/knob
    Pioneer CD/mp3 player

    Exterior:
    Badge delete
    Tinted taillights

    Planned Mods:
    EJ207 V7 motor/tranny swap
    Cobb SF intake
    TurboXS TMIC
    Spec stage 2+ clutch

    Ill post pics later.

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  2. Matt

    Matt Think before you post
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    welcome, Zach!
     
  3. Raziel1

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    Wait "was"= "wasn't" right? Anyways welcome!
     
  4. zEOD

    zEOD New Member

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    Correct wasn't damn autocorrect.
     
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  6. WRXbryanATL

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    Welcome! Jasper has some fun roads and some good bbq
     
  7. zEOD

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    Yes it does. Took the Rex offloading on some dirt roads on jones mtn and almost destroyed my car because of a bear chillin in the middle of the road.
     
  8. tallgeese2

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    welcome glad to see more bugeyes on here
     
  9. wagunz_pwn

    wagunz_pwn Active Member

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    what's a Rex?

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  10. RSConvert

    RSConvert ɹǝuɹnʇpɐǝɥ uʞnɟɐɥnɯ ɐ sʇı
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  11. zEOD

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    wrx=rex
     
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  13. Alex

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    Welcome :wavey:
     
  14. wagunz_pwn

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    Lol
     
  15. bixs

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    Welcome!

    I don't want to sound rude, but if you are hoping to care for and nurture your wrx like you said I wouldn't offroad too often :eek:
     
  16. zEOD

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    It was the only time I've left pavement as I was putting on my STi struts the next day.
     

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