New Beginnings: 2007 WRX

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  1. justinxecushyn

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    This for me is a new era and yet a return to one of the things that made me...me. For years since 2008, i've owned WRX's. A few life changes occurred and had me re-evaluate myself, my family life, my career, just a lot of things. I'm finally at a point, to start back focusing on things that make me happy. So, enter my new-ish 2007 WRX. Super stock, 50k miles on it. I plan on making it a nice and fun daily with the occasional track event here and there.

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  2. justinxecushyn

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    Few changes made.

    AllPro fixed the...mountain of electrical sh!t that the previous owner had created for his strobe lights. (Thanks Guys).


    Engine Related:
    Zerolift Composite TGV deletes
    Spearco V1 Large TMIC
    Topspeed (Bosch) 1000cc injectors
    Walbro 255 fuel pump
    APS 65mm cai
    Cobb 3port EBC
    Invidia 3" catless downpipe
    Invidia 3" G200 Catback
    NGK One Step Colder Plugs
    Perrin Turbo inlet
    APS SR55 Turbo
    STi Oil cooler
    Tomei EL headers
    Tomei Uppipe
    Removed ugly blue wire looms from engine bay (Previous Owner)
    Seafoamed the sh!t out of it and changed to Rotella T6

    Drivetrain Related:
    Kartboy Shortshifter

    Suspension and Steering related:
    Kartboy Front endlinks
    27mm whitline front sway
    27mm adjustable whiteline rear sway
    Whiteline Rear HD Endlinks
    Eibach Prokit lowering springs
    Installed Rota Tarmac 3 18x8 wheels


    Interior Related:
    Installed STi door cards
    Installed STi rear seat
    Installed JDM Red Hazard button
    Installed STi steering wheel
    Installed Kicker front 6.5 speakers ( fronts were missing smh)
    Installed Pioneer AVIC-x940BT with Traffic Tuner and updated 2015 maps radio

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    After APS SR55:
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  3. justinxecushyn

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    Reserved for future.
     
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    Reserved for future.
     
  5. 02wrx84

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    Hey saw you messaged me about trunks, dont think my messages are going through for some reason.
     
  6. SonicBoom

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    Awesome car.... Good job
     
  7. nik_05STi

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    Lowered and going wingless would set it off
     
  8. impreza

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    Wow man nice job.look like a whole different car.
     
  9. Trancetto

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    Looking MUCH better already!!
     
  10. Tank

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    Congrats on getting the wiring mess sorted out. The car looks really good with those wheels on it.
     
  11. b reel

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    that clean battery needs a tie-down before a track day or autoX
     
  12. Tperk90

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    I saw this on craigslist. Wished it was an auto as I unfortunately have to have one. Glad someone picked it up. It looks worlds better without those chrome rims!
     
  13. justinxecushyn

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    Still considering going with your trunk. I'm not sure how the paint would match up though.
     
  14. justinxecushyn

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    And thanks everyone.
     
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    JMO.. but keep the park bench!!!!!!!!!
     
  16. Eco Auto Clean

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    wow that looks great..amazing turn around!! Glad you you were able to make the changes to get you into this too!!
     
  17. justinxecushyn

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    LONG list of changes still on the way. I think i'm going to make this into a hell of a daily.
     
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    The local TECH Chief approves of this message.

    Nice turn-around on the car. I love that year.
     
  19. justinxecushyn

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    Probably can use a set of fender braces and a good powder coated wrinkle black intake manifold...
     
  20. Justin V

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    I got some of them fender braces if you are looking for a set, Mine is being parted, mostly drivetrain and turbo parts left.
     
  21. justinxecushyn

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    Considering installing these...hummm

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  22. justinxecushyn

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    Lowered looks so much better: added pics to the og post as well.

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    Large TMIC installed:

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    Whew who new front sway bar and end links installed. What a difference it makes to say the least.
     
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    One of my favorite mods so far for my car...makes it feel more like the car wants to be in the corners...
     
  26. Drowland87

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    Sways and endlinks make a huge difference on our GDs! I have whiteline 27mm front/24mm rear, rear mounts, and adjustable pillow ball endlinks. This was night/day! I recently did the Cusco Rear Lower Subframe Bar so I could mount the 06/07 rear diffuser. I actually feel a difference since the Cusco bar was added.
     
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    Updated the install list. New items (TGV Deletes, injectors, inlet, turbo, and tune) to be completed this week @ Allpro.
     
  28. Alex

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    Have you installed rear sway and endlinks as well?
     
  29. justinxecushyn

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    Yes sir rear endlinks and sway installed.
     
  30. Alex

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    Awesome :)
     
  31. justinxecushyn

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    Oh Boy.
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  32. justinxecushyn

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    A long list of updates and additions. The car is unbelievable.

    Interior completed:
    Black limited leather
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    04/05 taillights installed
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    Coil-overs installed (kept same height as lowering springs)
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    STi sideskirts installed (hate them):
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    Tomei EL Headers installed:
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  33. Andr3w

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    Looking great! It looks so much better with the new wheels you put on.
     
  34. justinxecushyn

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    Thanks man, it has come a long long long way from where it was when I originally got it. I may be offloading it to get a 2011 hatch.
     
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    Transmission took a shit and the rear diff. LGT gearset into the case and rear diff installed.
     
  36. Alex

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    Would you prefer to buy some WRX side skirts instead?
     
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    Fawk yes.
     

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