Alex's 2004.5 STi! -- 12/15: S204 Performance Damper Ordered! :p

Discussion in 'Member Journals & Project Build Stories' started by Alex, Mar 22, 2006.

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  1. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Again I ask how in the world do you take the circles off the air vents? I haven't tried but after seeing my buddy break his I am scared to try.
     
    Cool_____, Apr 12, 2006
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  2. monk

    monk <b>The Kitchen Ninja!!!!</b>

    yeah you know, the grippy type of finish they put on the interior handles and dash?

    EDIT: here's the quicksteer stuff...
    Super-Rupair inc. and Tarmac USA are now carrying our steering columns and all other L and E Fabrication products. They are located in Bolder, CO but will ship.

    Contact Joe Cox at (303) 442-6508 x2 for new parts. Or check out Tarmac-USA (http://www.tarmac-usa.com/flash/index.html)

    Feel free to give me a call or send me an e-mail at Erik@LandEFabrication.com

    If you would like to setup a time to have us install or modify your steering column send me an E-mail and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

    If you don’t own a Subaru and are interested in our column send us an E-mail as well we will quote you a price and give you a time frame we can make it available to you.
     
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    monk, Apr 12, 2006
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  3. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    As summer rolls around, I'm considering smaller "fun" mods to do. A full spec-c esque black interior is on my mind like you wouldnt believe. As Ive mentioned, I want to complete the s202 dash, and I feel that starting from the ground up is appropriate. Literally, the ground up. I'm considering a WRX carpet swap (black), who knows. If anything, it will just be something different. Also, at some point, I will be ordering the black TS/TR mirror skins.

    Think you want to help?
    http://www.wrxatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?p=75384#post75384
     
    Alex, Apr 17, 2006
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  4. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Cool_____, Apr 17, 2006
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  5. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Sneak peak at what's to come...

    Dynomatting during carpet swap (expect to add <5lbs),
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    Considering the uk spec lower grille,
    [​IMG]

    Considering moving to a new head unit all together in the audio revamp
    [​IMG]

    Rear cargo net for small things that like to float around in the trunk (shoes, etc)
    [​IMG]

    Should be wrapping the vf39 and the dp as soon as the semester is out as well.
    [​IMG]
     
    Alex, Apr 18, 2006
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  6. monk

    monk <b>The Kitchen Ninja!!!!</b>

    monk, Apr 18, 2006
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  7. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Great man. I bet the Dynamatting will cut out a lot of the noise from exhaust and road noise! How much of the Dynamatting will you have to have? I may just do that myself bc with my hearing it takes a lot out of me (hearing impaired people like myself get headaches from straining to hear others or that loud audio system).
     
    Cool_____, Apr 18, 2006
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  8. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    I'm planning on using 2 small sheets of dynomatt extreme. It wont be necessary to compeltely cover the floor, just need strips here and there to absorb sounds/vibrations. Theres about 2 lbs used in the photo I posted. I would also like to the doors and speakers to improve the overal sound quality in the car when the windows are up. Ultimately, I would like to have city daily driving comfort when the windows are up, and when I roll the windows down I want to hear the awesomeness.

    Ill be sure to have a writeup ready when I complete mine.
     
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    Alex, Apr 18, 2006
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  9. moose

    moose Infina Mooooooose!

    Sounds like some nice plans. Let me know when you're ready to get the Dynamat and we'll go in on a bulk pack and you can just get what you need from it.
     
    moose, Apr 18, 2006
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  10. Ayrton

    Ayrton Member

    Ayrton, Apr 22, 2006
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  11. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Alex, Apr 22, 2006
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  12. FTZ

    FTZ ^.^

    We should look into a Group Buy. I want to do this before installing the Car PC.
     
    FTZ, Apr 22, 2006
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  13. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Yeah I want to do it as well. I need to somehow secure my car pc in the trunk...it slides around and that can't be too good for that HD...lol
     
    Cool_____, Apr 22, 2006
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  14. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Okay :bigthumb:
     
    Alex, Apr 22, 2006
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  15. Sakari Motorsports

    Sakari Motorsports Member

    I took mine off when putting the gauge in there. I don't think they are that easy to break... (maybe i just got lucky) haha. I stuck in a screw driver in the side and lifted it up little bit and pulled it out.

    I believe there are two tabs on the vent circle... and IIRC they are on the sides... 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock position. I stuck in a screw driver in the 3 o'clock position and pulled it until i can stick my finger in the gap and pulled it out...

    hope this helps ;)
     
    Sakari Motorsports, Apr 23, 2006
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  16. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    2 brief updates: It seems like my pass. front speaker is blown as of friday evening. Back to the drawing board (and idea table). This actually gives me an excuse to change out the front setup entirely, so it could work out in the end. Secondly, the screen's Cobb uses for their AP are on extreme backorder. Virtually all AP units are frozen until then. Ive been told to expect 2-3 more weeks; however, my unit will be on the first shipment out!
     
    Alex, Apr 30, 2006
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  17. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Well ladies and gents, here we are. I may or may not paint the blue portion directly behind the grille. Time shall tell. Without further ado...

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Alex, May 12, 2006
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  18. sol drums

    sol drums Active Member

    nice, you can't even tell where the emblem was.

    maybe it's because they are close up pics, but i would paint the blue thing black. but i would have to see it in person to make a better judgement. is it really that noticeable when looking at the car?
     
    sol drums, May 12, 2006
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  19. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Yeah, it is considerably more noticable than in the photos :p I'll prob do that once I get the hellas and flat black them as well.

    I'll make a stab at making the UK lower grille insert as well sometime soon too.
     
    Alex, May 12, 2006
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  20. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    When you cut the middle piece what did you do to smooth it out. I wanna do mine as well!
     
    Cool_____, May 12, 2006
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  21. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    bondo :bigthumb:
     
    Alex, May 13, 2006
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  22. cb7stim3

    cb7stim3 Member

    what a wonderful job you've done with it
     
    cb7stim3, May 13, 2006
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  23. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Bored + photoshop =

    [​IMG]
     
    Alex, May 14, 2006
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  24. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    nice work... looks like ur going eleventy billion miles per hour in that parking lot :)
     
    miloman, May 14, 2006
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  25. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    :keke:
     
    Alex, May 14, 2006
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  26. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Well its been a few days since the last update, but I suppose I should spill the beans on a few plans up and coming. Picked up the AP on Monday from SS, flashed it Wed. evening with Joe. We were pulled over no more than 30 minutes later :rolleyes: , but that's a whole nother story I suppose.

    I should be picking up a new clutch here soon, HKS TT is going in, hellas are own their way, STi SS is going in, BAM! JDM ported vf39 complete with blanket is going in, wrapping the dp as well to boot.

    Oh, yeah, wheels. I will prob. be picking up a set of rota torques here in a minute, 17 x 8 bronze. Also, I will be giving the HPS the boot and moving to a new street pad as well as a dedicated track pad (xp9 ?).

    While I was at Tally this week, spent a good bit of time in Sanders' STi. Why? We now have identical suspension setups: JICs 7/5, Whiteline 27-29 front and 22-24-26 rear, similar bushing setup, etc. DAMN! I have yet to take my car out to the track on this setup, but holly moly, did his car stick.

    More to come, pictures and all that jazz soon.
     
    Alex, May 19, 2006
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  27. 1ll-WRX

    1ll-WRX Active Member

    nice stuff!!! where did you get a JDM turbo?...is there a difference between the two?....obviously this one is ported.....j/w?
     
    1ll-WRX, May 19, 2006
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  28. monk

    monk <b>The Kitchen Ninja!!!!</b>

    looking real good man ;)

    ya'll were speaking of sound deadening earlier...
    http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com

    it is TOTALLY worth the read, before you go out and save too much money on something cheaper than what you need(and then spend 2x as much fixing the problem properly).

    on thing's for sure, do NOT use asphalt in GA, especially if you go to the track.
     
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    monk, May 19, 2006
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  29. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Its not JDM, its my old vf39 actually. Will just has me saying Bam! JDM lately. Sorry for the confusion :D
     
    Alex, May 19, 2006
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  30. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Haha Daniel told me SS said that when tuned the car and hit the enter button on the laptop.
     
    Cool_____, May 20, 2006
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  31. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Couple things: clutch should be here next week (if not tomorrow) along with the hellas, tint will be happening shortly and there is one more thing, but that's a big ol' surprise :naughty:
     
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    Alex, Jun 1, 2006
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  32. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Oh heavens, what ever could these be :rolleyes:

    [​IMG]

    Pics to come Friday (Mon. at latest)
     
    Alex, Jun 13, 2006
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  33. 1ll-WRX

    1ll-WRX Active Member

    they look like 5zigens.....
     
    1ll-WRX, Jun 13, 2006
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  34. Meredith

    Meredith Banned

    So will I see you at the next points event?
     
    Meredith, Jun 13, 2006
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  35. slowwrx

    slowwrx Supporting Member

    Those are lug nuts, man I thought you were a car guy.

    Atleast you dont drive like a girl.









    I'm sorry I couldnt help it.
     
    slowwrx, Jun 13, 2006
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  36. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    Give it up man!
     
    SANDERS, Jun 13, 2006
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  37. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    possibly :)
     
    Alex, Jun 14, 2006
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  38. Meredith

    Meredith Banned

    There's a porsche event on the 25th! It's fun to go out and get an ego booster!
     
    Meredith, Jun 14, 2006
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  39. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Yeah, I may try to snag a helmet prior to.
     
    Alex, Jun 14, 2006
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  40. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    :rofl:
     
    miloman, Jun 14, 2006
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  41. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Speaking of those lugs, I actually cant find them anymore. I'm fairly positive Zenki doesnt make the forged alum. ones in bronze.
     
    Alex, Jun 14, 2006
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  42. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    I want gold lugs but refuse to pay $100 for some....lol
     
    Cool_____, Jun 14, 2006
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  43. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Alex, Jun 14, 2006
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  44. jayj713

    jayj713 Member

    How do you like the N1 catback? I'm thinking about getting one from Sakari in a month or two.
     
    jayj713, Jun 14, 2006
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  45. SANDERS

    SANDERS Member

    I do agree!

    :rofl: I do agree!
     
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    SANDERS, Jun 14, 2006
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  46. Sakari Motorsports

    Sakari Motorsports Member

    Alex has the Invidia N1 racing exhaust which has a resonator and a flex section. Just letting you know 'cuz I don't remember if you said you wanted the regular N1 or N1 racing. It will make a difference in sound with and w/o resonator.

    IMO, I love the way the exhaust sits right under the bumper and how the canister is actually angled upwards towards the tip so it looks bad ass. The only downpipe to me is... the canister is too small = not enough bling bling lol ;P
     
    Sakari Motorsports, Jun 14, 2006
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  47. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Mike, why do you always gotta hate? :wtc:
     
    Alex, Jun 15, 2006
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  48. Sakari Motorsports

    Sakari Motorsports Member

    Alex, why do you always whine? haha ;P
     
    Sakari Motorsports, Jun 15, 2006
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  49. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    B/c I love you :D Come on Friday....gimme my w.....
     
    Alex, Jun 15, 2006
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  50. Sakari Motorsports

    Sakari Motorsports Member

    give me your w? what's w?

    anyways, let's install your horns... I wanna paint mine when doing yours ;)

    I think we might be installing Andy's inlet hose also but not sure on that since I can't bend over to get to the engine bay... my back isn't 100% charged up yet haha
     
    Sakari Motorsports, Jun 15, 2006
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