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Discussion in 'Member Journals & Project Build Stories' started by BLACKWGOLDWRX, Aug 13, 2014.

  1. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

    2012 Wrx:
    Engine:
    Most importantly tuned by top speed motorsports in ATL.
    Rotella oil as soon as break is was over.
    Tomei ELH
    Cobb filter air box combo
    Invidia catted DP
    Ultimate racing catback


    Suspension/transmission/stiffening/brakes:
    RCE yellow springs
    Koni adjustable shocks and struts
    Perrin 22mm F/R bars
    KB endlinks
    WL steering rack bushings
    KB short throw shifter
    DBA 4000 rotors front
    Stoptech street performance pads front and rear
    Stoptech stainless lines front
    ATE blue brake fluid

    Interior:
    factory installed OEM boost gauge
    KB ball shift knob
    red foot well illumination kit factory installed

    Exterior:
    Darkest legal window tint
    RA mud flaps
    18x9.5 Machv wicked awesome wheels in gold wrapped in bridgestone SO4 tires 255/35/18 and a spare set of OEM wheels no tires
    red/smoke tail light overlays
    yellow fog light overlays
    hella super tones
    OEM roof rack
    STI replica front lip

    Since ownership I've just done some tasteful mods to make it mine while driving:
    window shades
    yakima bike rack
    inno wind fairing
    pioneer avic navigation
    xm/sirius sat
    Cobb AP
    adjustable armrest

    More mods to come, next moving into the performance of the engine and transmission if you guys would like to help with some advise that would be helpful. I would like to have 450-500whp, I'm hearing that is where the car still performs best street and track.

    Sorry no photos are uploading at this time. don't know why
     
  2. scoobaru

    scoobaru Active Member

    Sounds like a nice ride!
     
  3. Holc13WRX

    Holc13WRX Supporting Member

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    I believe this is yours!

    Nice list. looking forward to the build
     
  4. SonicBoom

    SonicBoom Active Member

    Can you post pics and specs of the Mustang too?
     
  5. ~The_Duke~

    ~The_Duke~ Member

    Looks great.

    I have the same exact wheels are my car...

    Did you need to roll fenders after adding 255s? Just curious because I am looking at a 265 after these OEM dunlop wear out.
     
  6. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

    yes that is but I have new ones, that I would like to post and the upload always comes out as an attachment, really don't frequent forums so getting use to posting photos. How do I post without it being an attachment, what I'm thinking the size of the photo is too large to upload.
     
  7. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

    I will love to, after I find out this photo uploading thing I'll do it
     
  8. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

    the previous owner did have the rear fenders rolled
     
  9. ~The_Duke~

    ~The_Duke~ Member

    Thanks for the answer. It'd be REALLY close with anything wider than a 255 on there from the looks of it.
     
  10. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    upload to imgur.com. You can resize it to be a normal size within the site. accounts are free.
     
  11. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

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    Last edited: Aug 14, 2014
  12. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

    Here is the cobra. Last year

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    Fresh paint this year

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    Currently working on my new setup

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  13. Mike@TSM

    Mike@TSM Member

    Looks great man! Let us know if there's anything we can help with up here!
     
  14. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

    Last edited: Aug 14, 2014
  15. Mike@TSM

    Mike@TSM Member

  16. Looks good.
     
  17. KA05STi

    KA05STi Member

    I like the gold wheels on black car color combo!!
     
  18. nik_05STi

    nik_05STi Member

    I'm not a mustang fan but 03/04 cobras are pretty nasty!! They can be ridiculously fast with minimal mods
     
  19. FACE

    FACE Active Member

    Hey man glad to see you here! Looks even better in person!
     
  20. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

    Thanks Alex, gold wheels are for sale, I'm getting some new enkei nt03-m sbc next week. If you know anyone there for sale
     
  21. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

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    got some new shoes
     
  22. fastnfurious7

    fastnfurious7 Member

    New shoes look spectacular! Shoot me a PM for the particulars on the gold ones if they're still available.
     
  23. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

  24. BLACKWGOLDWRX

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  25. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

    Well I've done alot to the 2012 wrx, put a 2015 sti body kit on it. Cut the 5th door off and made it a sedan
    2015 limited sunroof all the goodies.
    best mod so far is the aftermarket head unit to help out the factory harmon kardon sound system

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  26. Holc13WRX

    Holc13WRX Supporting Member

    Nice man! What made you dump the wrx?
     
  27. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

    The drivetrain and creature comforts of the new body style..

    thoughts on new wheels getting them powder coated tomorrow to match the black of the car with the metallic flake

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  28. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

    The New wheels Wedsport TC105N 2015 STI

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    Last edited: Aug 27, 2015
  29. Tank

    Tank Member

    Nice! Those wheels might have looked sick in gold.
     
  30. zugu

    zugu New Member

    Those wheels fit the car perfectly! Nice ride, the '15 is definitely starting to grow on me.
     
  31. chrisstian

    chrisstian New Member

    That's hott. What kind of wax / polish do you use?
     
  32. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

    I like use the NXT generation wax its in a purplish blue bottle you can get it at any parts store. I do want a wax that has great reviews on black cars made by pinnacle. supposedly has easy on and off application and out shines the competition. http://www.autogeek.net/pinsouvwax.html
    actually buying it right now I'll let you know how it works after it comes in
     
  33. BLACKWGOLDWRX

    BLACKWGOLDWRX Member

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    Well the outcome of the pinnacle came out great, I've renamed the wax to Mr. Miyagi. The product leaves a great luster and wax on and wax off application, no need to go behind it and use quick detailer to remove leftover wax.
     

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