RSutton's 2011 SSM WRX Hatch Progress

Need pics of the new stance!

 

Stance on the new suspension.

Keep in mind...how low my car was with this modification was a distant worry. The was a performance first mod that is paying huge dividends already. Ideally, I actually didn't want the car to come down much at all as I use it for mountain biking and a slammed car would cause issues in that area. According to RCE, the car comes down 15mm with this setup from stock. I am assuming the springs need to settle a little bit so this is the highest it will be. I can also adjust the rear down some more if I want to as it is in the middle height position.

 

Pure. Sex.

 

I know you are into lycra but can we see it without the rack?

 

I'm a baggies guy unless I am on the road bike!

The car is actually prepping for a MTB weekend in Pisgah...so the rack is getting ready to be loaded. After I get back I can do it.

 

I say that and I just got a basket for mine last night. Got to love the barter system.

 

Big, wide tires mean a lot of crap on the side of the car after mountain runs. Not anymore...

 

I'm done for the day...I swear.

No more weenie Subaru horn. Stealth Hella's

 

I got a killer deal on some Whiteline KBR Rear Braces (FREE!). Painted them to match my RCE Sways. We'll see if they actually make a difference or not...

 

More work to do...

 

With Alex's help...I scored a great deal on a set of Sparco Milano's. Looking forward to getting these in the car.

 

Man I woulda installed them last night as soon as I got home of I came home to those lol

 

Mounts and sliders are being ordered today. The drivers seat is in perfect condition and will go in the car as soon as those parts come in. A little bit of work needs to be done to other seat before it finds it's new home on the passenger side.

They are all cleaned up though!

 

Robb the car is looking incredible!!! Keep it up!

 

Thanks! Patiently waiting on FedEx today...

 

what wheels did you get?

 

Work Emotion 11R's in flat black 18x9.5 +38. They are going on as I type this.

 

Just a teaser because it is raining outside...so I'm not able to shoot proper pictures.

Work Emotion 11R 18x9.5 +38's mounted up today.

 

pffffttt... Gotta go hella flush yo.

 

I'll get some spacers and crazy camber.

 

positive camber is the new negative camber

 

Some better pictures of the Work Emotion 11R 18x9.5 +38 flat black wheels. Now I just need some big brakes!

 

How much do they weigh each?

 

Right at 23 lbs

 

lookin good
how are the evo k12's holding up in the mountains?

 

They were pretty good on the previous wheels. It will be interesting to see how things change on this setup. I've been happy with them overall.

 

Took the new wheels up to Dahlonega yesterday...

BIG CHANGE

The car feels so much better now. The overall ride quality improved and isn't as harsh as before. Even my wife noticed that rougher roads felt smoother. Initial turn in is better and steering feel has improved. The car seems to also have more grip coming in and out of the apex (might just be the steering feel). I am much happier with the fitment and driving characteristics of these wheels over the XXR's I had on previously. So much so...that I am contemplating not installing my rear subframe and trailing arm bushings I got in from Whiteline.

 

It was time for a brake upgrade and I came across a deal I just couldn't pass up...they just needed some work.

Front and rears came in looking like this...



Rotors were drilled and blue...so I painted them black.



Stripped...



Primed...



Ready to go on...



Installed...



Now I just have to bleed and take daylight pictures. Rears will be done as soon as I get the brackets from KNS Brakes.

 

looks damn good!

 

I've occasionally looked here in your journal, but today i decided to take the time and go completely through it. I must say, you have one of the best looking and thought out car I have seen in a long time. Very clean and not over the top. Good job sir.

 

This turned out great. Glad you didn't go with the red as the silver/black looks really sharp with your setup now.

If you would be up for a little photo shoot I would like to maybe meet up with you sometime. I've been trying trying to get some better interior pics but I can only do so much with my current cannon.

I right off Winward on Webb Bridge Rd. so I think we are close.

cheers

 

Thanks! That is exactly what I am going for.

Real close. Windward and 9.

 

Some proper pictures now that the car is clean and out of the driveway.

Roof rack is off for now until my back heals so I can get back on the bike and the rears will be on and matching within a week or so.

 

where did you get them power coated?

 

They aren't. I stripped them. Used Duplicolor engine primer, Duplicolor silver caliper paint, Duplicolor engine clearcoat and then wet sanded before applying logos.

 

nice job then!

 

Wow that is alot of modification for such a new car. Loving it though. Keep up the good work.

 

Great work Robb.

 

Thanks guys! Now I just have to finish the rears.

 

Aircraft coating remover. Worked great.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...-oz-)-Mar-Hyde_7100108-P_N3272_T|GRP2050_____

 

one last question, where did you get the brembo stickers? im trying to find subaru stickers

 

I emailed one of the sellers on eBay and asked them to do the specific width for me. Those shipped from Australia...so I also got impatient and got a local company to cut some.

 

Robb that car is looking great! Not only because of the product you use to wash it :keke: but because you've done such a great job by not going overboard. Keep up the great work!