RSutton's 2011 SSM WRX Hatch Progress

Thanks Justin. I am really enjoying working with it.

 

The same way he strips his wife? :naughty:

 

Installed one of the Sparco Milano's today. The blackish gray Alcantara looks pretty good, but the other seat is off at JPM Coachworks to get some custom work done. Once that seat is done...we'll do this one as well, so this look is temporary. :naughty:

 

So this morning I put on the rear aprons that match the side skirts...

I am not sure if I really like them or not. The fitment is not the best...but it works. They kind of finish off the line that runs down the car...

I didn't have to modify or drill the bumper luckily, so this can be a take it or leave it deal.

 

Not a fan of that.....that went from a well classy looking car to an over done one really quick IMHO.

 

I am thinking the same thing. Something about them doesn't flow. Can't quite put my finger on it...but I know it when I see it.

 

On a side note...here is a better shot of the interior with the Sparco Milano installed. I can't wait to see what JPM does with the other one. It will really match nicely with the plans we have...

 

Yeah...sometimes you don't know how something is going to look until you put it on the car. I have seen them work on other rides...just doesn't seem to be on mine.

 

I think it's the way the rear diffuser pops out that just puts too many lines in one small area that kills it.

This pic shows it a lot and just kills the car.

 

I looks like it is just hanging there doesn't it...

From an angle, it looks ok but you are right about straight on. I think that is my biggest issue with them. Maybe if they wrapped around the back bumper a little bit more...

 

:| :thumbsdow
finally- you went too far

 

Damn. I know. I guess I just need to swap the skirts and aprons out for the more subdued HT Auto's kit. That would probably work perfectly.

 

The side skirts fit surprisingly well. The rears...could be better. I am also crazy picky which doesn't help. Creates good business for you just not good in this case.

 

Front and rear Kartboy endlinks are on.

Front Endlink Kartboy vs. Stock Comparison



Front Kartboy installed



Rear Kartboy vs. Stock Comparison



Rear Kartboy Installed



I took it for a spirited drive after the install to set everything in. It appears the sways are able to do their job better over the the stock end links. Feels great so far.

 

Interesting...I'll have to watch for that.

 

Jesus fucking christ. Stop spamming the goddamn boards so that you can sell/buy stuff.

Edit: Please. (Out of politeness)

 

buy a Subaru then you can bitch, STFU

 

guys guys its thanksgiving.

 

Whatever. I used to be a supporting member. Lol

 

did you do this with vinyl overlay or something more involved?

 

4 coats Duplicolor Metalcast red
3 coats Duplicolor Clear
Wet Sand
Polish
Wax

 

Bump for MOAR pics with the seats done......

 

They aren't started yet. I am last on the list on purpose. :wiggle:

But truthfully, the guys at JPM have been hard at work fulfilling orders and other projects while moving into a new office, so I told them to hold off until the schedule opened up some. I am not in a rush so I don't want to constrict the pipeline. They will look incredible when done, but I would rather be a little patient!

 

One of the hardest things with recording exhaust notes is that even the best DSLR's have insanely bad mic's built in, so we can never really tell what the exhaust sounds like in person.

I recently picked up a Rode mic to mount to the top of my Nikon D7000 for video and tested it on my exhaust.

Here is the mic



Here is the test clip.

[youtube]WIxo9mXX9Ks?hd=1[/youtube]

 

Pretty sweet. I use that mic on my dslr

 

Daniel heard my car is getting more power, so he is practicing.

whaaaaaaaaaaa <shift> whaaaaaaaaaaa

 

i think he hit vtec

 

That doesn't go away either... I still make that face when I go from vacuum to boost :-D

 

I think he is getting ready for an EWG. That is not going on though...

 

Who sits in their driveway and revs the engine? Damn Ricer.

 

It's Mr. Damn Ricer to you.

 

Sweet mic works well!

 

Sounds good, the mic makes a big difference. Im trying to save up for a d7000

Do you know a mountain biker named Max?

 

iPhone picture...

 

GReddy SP Elite Catback is installed!

Before with the SPT...



After with the GReddy







I wanted something that was a little quieter and had larger tips/tubing. The power mods are starting to go on in the next couple of weeks so I wanted to make sure everything was as free flowing as possible.

I got A LOT of compliments on how the SPT exhaust sounded. It was just a little bit too loud for my tastes and the tips didn't really fill up the bumper gaps like I wanted. The GReddy fits up perfectly.

Now off to the tire shop to get some 265 PSS's mounted...

 

Same, finger is on the trigger. I know Jeff seems to like PSS's, and reviews seem to be pretty nice for them.

 

Much better. Is the Greddy really quieter than the SPT?

 

By a pretty good margin actually.

 

I need to clean them up and take proper pictures...but here is a teaser...

 

Michelin Pilot Super Sports in 265/35-18

Crappy direct sunlight pictures...

 

[youtube]Rbtf1ICM29M&hd=1[/youtube]

 

damn that sounds mean

 

A couple more pictures. Still not that great but at least there isn't water all over the tires.

 

Those wheels are SEXY!