07 STI Limited UGM #65

Discussion in 'Member Journals & Project Build Stories' started by 4sevens, Sep 7, 2008.

  1. wagunz_pwn

    wagunz_pwn Active Member


    :eek:hnoes: The vultures are circling!!
     
  2. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    if we have long enough and have enough help we can swap an entire impreza L drivetrain in that bad boy and put your junk in mine. then get my car towed back here to get buttoned up.........


    just a thought
     
  3. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

    How much time do you need?

    The stealership quoted a shortblock replacement as well as new valves.
     
  4. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    ha, a full swap will take a few days. just to put everything in and out if they are totalling it, if we had enough people we could probly bust in a full day

    but if the engine is toast, its probly not worth it.

    but if the tranny is ok then that would definitely be worth a days worth of busting ass
     
  5. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

    Where are the subaru rally techs when you need them? 30 minutes?
     
  6. AirMax95

    AirMax95 Active Member

    Tranny shouldn't take a day. I figure an hour if the poeple wrenching are knowledgable.
     
  7. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    took us 4 hrs just to do a regular 5 speed swap on jasons with nothing but air tools. This would be a full tranny/hub/brake/parking brake/wheel swap. With no air tools on uncomfortable rocks. Not to mention the fact that it's also an auto to manual swap and I've never done one of those. I'm definitely ready to do it. But we have to have a full day lots of help and air tools if we can. And I'd need some wheels to borrow/have. I don't have any 5x114s laying around
     
  8. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    this is also IF the car is totalled. We'd need enough help to have people working on both cars at the same time as well as a couple people just focusing on removing the items you plan to sell and putting stock parts on in their place. And I also am assuming that one or more of your hubs/knuckles/axles is bad and would have to buy a reman axle and/or find away to make the hubs/knuckle work.

    And I wouldn't do it without the king to help. Since he recently did his tranny swap he would know what sensors, etc. we will need for speed etc.

    He works during the weeks. I can make this Saturday work for me and if you give me the go ahead I can throw some people together
     
    Last edited: Oct 23, 2008
  9. techlord

    techlord Active Member

    LOL...Imagine the poor bastard that thinks he is buying a wrecked STI and finds a L swap.
     
  10. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    well the engine is bad. so im just looking to accomplish the tranny/brake and accompanying parts.

    so the poor bastard would just be getting a working L tranny. with a blown motor.
     
  11. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    Pm sent
     
  12. 2thAche

    2thAche Member

    Wow man, just saw this.

    So sorry. How old is your brother?
     
  13. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

    30
    We've both been to the track a lot. It could have happened to anyone.

    Hey 2thache I'm glad we had that mountain run a few weeks back. That was the first and only time I
    was able to open it up. (of course in short bursts :p )
     
    Last edited: Oct 23, 2008
  14. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    "It could have happened to anyone".
    TRUTH!
     
  15. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    what did you find out from the insurance company as far as working on the car?
     
  16. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    Jake your speaking crazy talk man lol.

    The best way to do it...

    Pull everything out of your car in your garage. Load it up in a truck, go pull everything off of the Sti and put your stuff in it, throw everything in the truck and take it back to your garage to put on your car.

    There is no way in hell you will be able to swap the hub/brakes/tranny in the junkyard parking lot and drive home.

    The more people you have the worse it is
     
  17. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

    Nothing yet.
     
  18. integroid

    integroid Supporting Member

    Sorry to hear about your wreck. It looks like a monster!

    Dont forget to uninstall the AP as soon as you find out it is totaled. I am going to say it is totaled if it needs a new motor:)
     
  19. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    Any word?
     
  20. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

    The car is totaled. I'm working out the details with
    the shop. Perhaps I can tow it to my shop nearby - swap parts and bring
    it back to them after a weekend.
     
  21. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    that's what Milo did when his car was totaled. I think they even towed it to his condo for him.
     
  22. wrxin8or

    wrxin8or Mullitt Staff Member

    I thought about swapping your STI topmount with my WRX topmount when I was over there last friday with Alex
     
  23. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

    I just talked to the shop. They can't release the vehicle unless the insurance company or someone pays them for the towage and storage - no problem. However they are really laid back. They're going to allow me to go in and swap parts back to stock on saturday 9am-12pm. (they close at noon)
    I'm going to compile a list of items that I'll be selling and post it here.
    If anyone's interesting helping this saturday let me know :)
    top mount is gone. siegel bought it when I went FMIC
     
  24. wrxin8or

    wrxin8or Mullitt Staff Member

    So what top mount was at the shop then?

    I swear I saw one back there...
     
  25. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    we have no top mounts here....what happened to your perrin big mount?

    I'm down to help Saturday, David!
     
  26. wrxin8or

    wrxin8or Mullitt Staff Member

    I swear to god there was a top mount there on Friday....and Alex thinks there was too


    Then again, I may be going crazy.


    I still have the TXS topmount anyway....just gotta put that and the rest of the exhaust on
     
  27. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    it's a stock WRX top mount. :)

    I just checked
     
  28. wrxin8or

    wrxin8or Mullitt Staff Member

    I knew there was something there....I just figured it was david's stock top mount.

    I will be on the lookout for the part out though
     
  29. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

    Yes, WRX TMIC thats going in the wreck when I take out the FMIC
     
  30. jeb

    jeb Member

    You think they'd let you swap some gold brembo's for yours in the front? I just bought some gold ones that are not on my car yet that I was going to prep and paint but if I could swap them for yours and it'd save me a lot of effort and time. Let me know, I'd be willing to throw you a couple cases of beer or something for it.
     
  31. siegelracing

    siegelracing Registered Vendor<br><b><font color="#666666">bion

    The real question is whether they'll let you swap some wrx brakes on there ;)

    Siegel
     
  32. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    why do you think I'll be there doing what needs to be done? :p
     
  33. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    shit! Tereance wants me to drive him to pick up his new car on Saturday. I need parts off this car! Where is the car located. Maybe we can swing by before we leave town Saturday morning and do a few things. If you prefer to pm me the location that's cool. Also find out if there is a buyback on the whole car or if they are going to auction it off.


    Thanks!!
     
  34. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

    part list

    Ok everybody...

    This saturday between 9am to 12pm I'm going to the body show to pull
    aftermarket parts and possibly some stock parts. If anyone is
    interested in helping swap some of these part on saturday let me know
    ahead of time (I don't want too many at the shop - they are nice enough
    to allow me to do this anyways).

    No last minute crashers - please contact me ahead of time - email 4sevens@gmail.com


    I've only listed the price that I paid for each of these parts. No unreasonable
    offers will be turned down. If you can provide me a link to a recent sale with the same part in similar condition let me know.


    I've listing up all the parts here
    http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pvo7AXIYFrKc0ARkAPWu0aA


    I pasted these here in case you don't want to click - it's a bit messy
    but at least you can click on some of these links for pictures:

    part paid market notes
    ultimate racing GT35R kit: $3,250 http://www.ultimate-racing.com/Products2/WRX-STi_02-07/WRX-STi_02-07_GT35R_TurboKit.shtml
    CAI
    GT35R
    TIAL 44mm external wastegate $400
    EWG uppipe kit for tial 44mm $375 http://www.ultimate-racing.com/Products2/WRX-STi_02-07/WRX-STi_02-07_Ext-Gated-UpPipe_44mm.shtml

    DEI heat wrapped $65

    Perrin FMIC $1,225 Right side is cracked but siegal says it might be fixable. piping on the right side is crushed and needs to be replaced. Other pipes are fine and are still shiney and chromy. Installed 1 month ago.

    TAL BOV 50mm $305 welded to pipe just before intake
    http://chows.smugmug.com/photos/405748685_WNYnL-M-1.jpg
    http://www.tialsport.com/prod_bv_50.htm
    wedsports TC105N w/ brand new yoko advan a036
    17x8 +42 $1,600 10 miles on the tires, one rim dinged but no air loss. the other three is in absolute flawless condition - not even one blemish. mounted less than 48 hours before wreck. they weigh less than 14 pounds each. brand new rims are $1700+
    http://farm1.static.flickr.com/74/423585880_7dfd2fd996_o.jpg
    http://istargazer.ca/sti/weds/weds3-1024.jpg
    http://chows.smugmug.com/photos/398490822_J8Srw-M.jpg
    AVCR w/ harness $430
    Deatschworks side feed 850cc injectors $550
    Walbro 255lph fuel pump $90 I have stock pump - must uninstall/install
    cobb AP v2 $695
    cobb SS catback $599

    apex turbo timer w/ harness $90

    NGK2309 plugs EJ257 one step colder (4pcs) $37 You must supply orginals; you must uninstall/install

    original floor mats swapped out with all weather mats when new
    all weather floor mats

    custom propoly knob $80 http://lathewerks.com/part.php?model=Impreza STi&co=Subaru&part=9
    http://chows.smugmug.com/photos/241485192_eaA7t-M.jpg
    http://chows.smugmug.com/photos/241539451_6TTRz-M.jpg

    One 07 limited silver wheel - good condition $75 no tires, boxed ready to be picked up

    escort sr7 + shifter laser jammer 2xfront 1xrear $900

    hella horns $80

    nrg carbon hood dampers $80

    carbotech xp12 front, xp10 rear $300 60-70% remaining

    oil pressure gauge and boost gauge - in dash bezel, left/right of gauges $180 http://chows.smugmug.com/photos/398489305_os4iZ-M.jpg

    18x8 +48 works emotion kai with
    michelin pilot powers with lots of tread $1,600 http://chows.smugmug.com/photos/235093764_rmxS8-M.jpg
     
  35. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    I'm interested in the steering wheel since u said the airbags didn't deploy. I can put my stocker on to swap it out and I figure we can do that rather quickly in the morning. Where is the car at??
     
  36. Captain Slow

    Captain Slow Member

    Sent you a PM this morning about the AP.
     
  37. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    i will be there, but where is there?

    where is the car?
     
  38. Scotty B

    Scotty B Member

    just a heads up 4seven, sent you an email
     
  39. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    PM replied matt
     
  40. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

  41. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

    bump - more updated to spreadsheet
     
  42. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    you wouldn't happen to have an oil catch can would you? Dibs if u do.
     
  43. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

    nope
     
  44. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    Not sure if it's at the same shop as when I saw your car 2 weeks ago, but sorry for the loss. As for the inter cooler, it only looked to be damaged on the cast part. Some good prep work of the cracks and TIG it back together is all it would need. If somebody wants to take it on and needs a welder let me know.
    Damn shame, it was a sharp ride
     
  45. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

    autoglo? :D

    yeah it's sad. Yes the intercooler is salvageable. The fins are fine.
     
  46. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    Thought it was the same car. just went back through the first pages with pics. It's not the fins I was worried about, it was where the cast part is broken at. Plenty of meat left on the bone per say to TIG it back together without the heat trashing anything. It would be a problem if the thin gauge had a rip in it plus the cracks in the cast end. With a little time, it wouldn't take much to fix it like new.
     
  47. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

    BC2003UGA, Scotty B, jeb, 2pt5RS
    Thanks for coming out to help. It was great meeting you all :)
     
  48. 4sevens

    4sevens Member

    List updated. Items not available are striked (stuck) out.

    What a sad day.
     
  49. RoMe

    RoMe Active Member

    Do you have a pic of the front lip? possible dibs
     
  50. Scotty B

    Scotty B Member

    likewise! it was alot of fun except for that up-pipe...ugh
     

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