My new brighton

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  1. Doug@DBW Motorsports

    Doug@DBW Motorsports Active Member

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    Figured I would start my own thread.

    I bought a 96 brighton, for the sole purpose of building a true racecar to compete with. My plans for the car are as follows: 2.7L race motor, STI 6sp, complete fuel system, AEM standalone, Gt35r turbo, one wicked racing suspension, custom wiring harness, LGT intake manifold, custom intercooler setup, STI brakes, STI hubs and suspension, Stack digital dash, full 12 point rollcage, 265/40/18 wheels and tires, two racing seats, tranny and diff coolers, and few other things here and there.

    For now These pics are of the 2.7L motor, STI tranny, my new pimp 22 gallon fuel cell, 06 sti roof spoiler, and R180 diff. As the car sits right now the car weights 1910lbs, I figure I still have about 450lbs to put into her with the turbo kit, plumbing, cage, and few other things here and there.

    I still have alot left to do to the car, but will keep updating this thread with new pics as I complete them.
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  2. calmnothing

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    Holy mother of.....
     
  3. Weapon

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    wow...that's gonna be sweet!! keep us updated!!!
     
  5. suby113

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    If you guys don't mind me asking is a Brighton an imprezza from another country?
     
  6. 1ll-WRX

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    what's the 2.7L....j/w...a stroked 2.5L?
     
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    should just be a certain model line Subaru had during that period of the 90's. If I remember correctly they had brighton Legacy's as well. I forget what was different about them though.


    That's an awesome car though!
     
  9. GTscoob

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    I'm pretty sure they were the completely stripped down base models.

    Cant wait to see it done and racing!
     
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    wow, definately keep us updated :D
     
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    YUM......that is gonna be one hell of a sleeper, that's for sure!
     
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    Very nice I am looking to do something similar myself, perhaps a bit more streetable. Still looking for the car, nothing out there.
     
  13. Trey

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    Very cool Doug! I like the job you did on stripping the tar!
     
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    Brightons were the lightest impreza model made. No power windows or locks. Not real sure what else they left off. But they were AWD.
     
  15. suby113

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    Thansk Guys that car is gonna be tight!
     
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    skeet skeet!
     
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    very nice doug... how much power do u think u will be putting down?
     
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  20. Doug@DBW Motorsports

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    Got most of the cage done :banana: minus a few bars in the back. No weight on the car yet, but will update later once the cage is complete.

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    sweet, might have to stop by and see it when it's all done
     
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    Muwahaha. OWA07! Will you or Luke be driving? Any chance you're looking for a driver?
     
  23. MarkM2016GTI

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    That is a tight car, Doug!!. I can't wait to see it when it is finished...It is really going to put down some great numbers...


    Mark
     
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    Did you fab that cage from scratch or is it a kit?
     
  25. Doug@DBW Motorsports

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    Brian - Luke will most likely be the one racing the car at OLA07, however I plan on doing some Nasa Time Trials and runing the car in SCCA SPO.

    baddriver - the cage is bent by chassis engineering, however they must send you a spec sheet where you list all the bends, angles, radius, etc.... so its like building a custom cage yourself. Really all they bend is the halo bar, main hoop, and front down tubes. Everything else you make.
     
  26. Bolderer

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    I guess I should chime in and give it my:bigthumb:. I love a good GC.
     
  27. Alex

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    3 months later, this is the car you're taking to one lap correct?
     
  28. Doug@DBW Motorsports

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    Been awhile... so here are some new pics.
     
  29. techlord

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    Very nice that is gonna be one bad mutha.
     
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    Lookin Goood!!:bigthumb:
     
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    Is that a regular STi engine or is it modified? As light as that is gonna be.....man it gonna be NASTY :dirty:
     
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    it syas its a 2.7 L
     
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    cool....I was wondering how this was going...thanks for the update!!! can't wait to see clips of this bad boy on the track!!! :sx:
     
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    Same!
     
  37. Cool_____

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    2.7L = insta spool! Doug you better hold on to your drawers when you get this thing going.
     
  38. MarkM2016GTI

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    The car is looking sweet Doug...I can't wait to see the final product...

    Mark
     
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    Niiiiiiiiice.

    So do you think you will have to find some custom suspension bits to get that car low now that there is going to be NO weight to it? Or have you already got your plan for that?
     
  40. slowwrx

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    Hey Doug, Howard at AR Fab says HI.
     
  41. Doug@DBW Motorsports

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    Howard is good guy, if you talk to him tell him I said HE's Gay Bro.
     
  42. slowwrx

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    We had a nice conversation, he told me about ALL of the motors he is building.

    WINK WINK NUDGE NUDGE
     
  43. Doug@DBW Motorsports

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    Doubt, that specially since i am on the phone with him now.
     
  44. AR Fab

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    Look Doug! I have popped my cherri on your Thread!



    Matt...I definetly did not tell you about ALL the engines I build. Im an engine builder, I only tell you part of my plans. I have plans for engines that stretch way beyond anyones thought process in this industry. Thats why I can build a 1300hp Honda engine to last all season w/o opening it up.:cool:


    BTW Doug....:fawk:


    :keke:

    Howard
     
  45. miloman

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    guys: dont let this thread get nasty... this is a journal, let it remain that way... whoever comes up with the next smart comment will get banned

    PM me if you have any concerns
     
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  46. Doug@DBW Motorsports

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    No smart comments here[​IMG]... just some friendly competition. ;)


    Howard... Behave [​IMG]
     
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  47. slowwrx

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    Its all in fun, just giving Doug a friendly ribbing.
     
  48. miloman

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    :bigthumb:
     
  49. Doug@DBW Motorsports

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  50. miloman

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    nice... the complement the color of the car well... what size are they
     

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