In the beginning.... This was already a swapped car when I traded my boosted IS300 for it. But as luck would have it. That motor went bomb, so that started down time and things to get done. Here...we...go... The hit list in progress... Exterior Modifications: -Seibon CF lip spoiler -STi fog light deletes/covers -Aluminum hood -A/M grill delete -3K headlights -Fender Flared -17x9 30 offset Rota Torques -Toyo 888R 255/40R17 -Blox ext. wheel lugs Interior Modifications: -Carbon fiber console trim -Autometer Boost, oil pressure, and AEM windband gauges -Recaro(ish) front seats 05 STI steering wheel conversion Performance: -EJ257 shortblock (brand new short block) -CP forged 99.5 mm pistons -Race ported EJ20 (WRX) heads, 1mm over exhaust/intake stainless valves, 280 cams, Crower springs and retainers, 5 angle intake, 3 angle exhaust -FPRed, 3" inlet, 7cm exhaust housing -Tomei equal length headers -TGV deletes -TurboXS turboback exhaust (4'' downpipe, 3'' catback) -900cc injectors, witchhunter modified -Walbro 255 -Boost referenced Aeromotive FPR, braided lines, custom fuel rails -TurboXS style reverse flow FMIC -KS Tech 73mm Intake -Grimmspeed boost control solenoid -Prova Air/Oil separator w/ secondary canister -HKS BOV -MASS air delete/ Speed Density -02 WRX ecu, opensource Suspension/Chassis: -Stance GR+ coilovers -Whiteline 27/29 frt sway bar -Sanders adj. front sway bar endlinks -Aluminum control arms -JDM lightweight front bumper beam -Beatrush front control arm support bracket -Greddy front strut tower bar -WRX rear sway bar -Kartboy rear endlinks -JIC Magic rear adjustable lateral links -JDM WRX 4 pots -XP12 pads frt/ XP10 rears -Project Mu SCR-Pro rotors -06 WRX rear brakes Drivetrain: -JDM version 7 Spec C/RA non-dccd 6-speed -Exedy twin disc clutch Electronics: -JVC H/U -(4) 6.5'' Alpine Type-R component speakers On going pics...
There was a VERY breif stint where I had my old APS geared 5 spd back in the car, that's why there is a CC clutch box in the car. It is the current clutch I have for sale. lol. 6 speed is back in and twin plate is doing just fine!
This car is sexy in person and I'm jealous of this build. I've got a video coming along featuring this thing if I ever find the time to get the rest of the shots I need.
I believe this is the same one. Wasn't he trying to sell it for nearly 2 years? :lol: now he's got another RS he's trying to sell.
Judging by the pics, you really need some ball joint spacers. Get those spacers for the endlinks machined asap before you kill those rodends.
^ It's not a contact issue.The angle of the photo makes it look that bad. I put it in to test fit everything. I am cutting spacers for it thou.
at about 145mph it starts to pull to the right and has a funny rattle or maybe it's tire rub... I did mention this right?
It looks incredibly good, Sanders! I'm always envious of the 2.5RS owners. Especially the swapped ones.
First of all, the car only reads 120MPH, so there is no way it will do 145! Second of all, you drove it on broken stock STI sway bar end links. So there...:squint:
at least this RS has found a good home, the only two i ever see down this way are RICED out. cant wait to see that thing up in the mountains staying on all fours like its predecessor should have
Yep, it feels really good in the mountains. just waiting on him to update his journal on our forum....
This really is a fun little car. It has been a little crazy helping to get it sorted out, but it is coming along great and still has some more mods to go. But this car is definitely a cool ride. Sanders has put in some long hours getting it sorted.
Beautiful car. Who does your tuning? And is it a stock 2.5RS wiring harness merged into a WRX/STi harness?
Mike @ KillShot. He is really patient with with me and the car. He's really been helpful with the phases this car has been threw to get it to this point. Not to mention it is REALLY nice that he lives 20 minutes from me! It's good to have local support! Yes, the harness is a 2.5RS/WRX merger.
Thx everyone for the feed back! I still have alot that I would like to get done, IE roll cage, rotated turbo setup, more areo gear. NOW ACCEPTING SPONSERS!!! Or donations, hand outs....