My FP Red STi - Pics and Vids

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

  1. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    Looks like this is a new forum area, so I'll go ahead and help fill it up. It will at least get the "you have not posted in several weeks, why not?" message to go away LOL

    Some of you may have seen my journal on IWSTi, sorry if it's old news to you

    I have a 2004 Platinum Silver Metallic STi

    This is one of the first pictures I took of the car once I got it home and even washed it on a rainy day LOL
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    It stayed stock for about a month, then I ordered
    Forced Performance Red Turbo
    Deatschwerks 860cc Injectors
    Perrin Big MAF Intake
    3" Inlet Hose
    TurboXS FMIC
    Downpipe
    TurboXS Utec
    Vibrant Exhaust
    Fuel Pump
    Omori Boost Gauge
    Gauge Pod
    Manual Boost Controller
    Hoses...Lines...Gaskets...Blah Blah

    Here are some pictures throughout the install.....Yes, I did it in my driveway at college LOL

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    Omori Boost Gauge, changes colors, I keep it pink to match the STi on the gauges and plus I'm a girl so I like pink of course
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    Fitting the intercooler
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  2. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    (P.S. This 10 images only rule suxors)


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    Engine Shots
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    Bumper Back On
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    Couple Shots a Few Days Later
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  3. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

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    I went to get it tuned at TopSpeed but the stock clutch wasn't holding. It got to 450 whp and we had to stop because it was slipping on the dyno. I finished installing an RPS 6-puck Max this weekend and will be taking it back to TopSpeed to finish up the tune within the next week or so...need to make an appointment still.

    But while it was still on the stock clutch, the STi was let loose on Hutchinson Island...Here is a video:
    http://www.bigboosting.com/hosted/sav/hutchsti.wmv

    It's nothing special, just some donuts. Didn't stay too long because we didn't want to get in trouble (even though the track is abandoned).

    Also here's a random picture I took while on Hutchinson, kinda like it.
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    Sooooo I guess I'll post again once I go back up to TopSpeed and get my final numbers. I'm debating on going External Wastegate, but haven't found one for a decent price yet.

    Hope you enjoyed,
    Erica :)

    Two more pics.

    Trying to be a fancy photog but I suck at it

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    Last edited: Mar 22, 2006
  4. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Proof that message works :)

    Great looking car!
     
  5. jt money

    jt money 350hp mmm mmm Good! Supporting Member

    how true alex. nice car man. good to see you posting again!
     
  6. ScoobyMike

    ScoobyMike OG Mod

    car looks hot man...good job
     
  7. N2BNLOW

    N2BNLOW Member

    Nice lookin car Erica, keep up the good work.
     
  8. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    Thanks for the compliments everyone, I'll be sure to keep progress updated.

    Erica
     
  9. bigb996

    bigb996 teh Wannabe Mod

    very nice car! hope to meet you at a meet sometime:)

    btw after watching that video all ican say is UHMAZING
     
  10. Tom's WRX

    Tom's WRX Member

    nice ca man, i like the setup

    that vid is so nice too, i bet the clutch was screaming after that abuse.
     
    Last edited: Mar 23, 2006
  11. knhtrdr

    knhtrdr Active Member

    nice vid nice ride!!
     
  12. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    :rofl: :rofl:

    careful, keep calling me "man" and I may start to believe it
     
  13. lostinthewoods

    lostinthewoods Frisco Tx Baller

    looking goood wo-"man" :)
     
  14. jt money

    jt money 350hp mmm mmm Good! Supporting Member

    sorry i assumed you where a dude erica.
     
  15. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    lol I don't care, I just found it funny that there were 4 posts in a row calling me "man"
     
  16. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

    Looks like a machine. Man, I'll have to get a ride in that.:sx:
     
  17. xjenjenx

    xjenjenx Member

    very nice and that pink guage is awesome. :)
     
  18. Genya

    Genya No Longer Up At Odd Hours

    Nice!! Love what you have got going on there, I need a spin in it!
     
  19. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    ditto :)
     
  20. I3unz

    I3unz Member

    its looks real clean..nice
     
  21. catch31

    catch31 Member

    looks great... love the front mount
     
  22. bluetwo

    bluetwo Active Member

    You are my new hero. Lol :bowdown:


    Seriously though, good job with the car. Was that you doing the mad dorifto?
     
  23. MarkM2016GTI

    MarkM2016GTI Supporting Member

    Nice Car, Erica!!!. Gotta love the FMIC!!!.


    Mark
     
  24. KingofSiam

    KingofSiam Member

    You did all of those mods at once?

    I would have **** myself going from stock straight to that beast.
     
  25. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    Thanks for the nice words all :)

    Yep, it went from bone stock to beast...it was quite a change.

    I broke a rear cv axle last weekend at the track, so it currently won't move. Trying to find a stock replacement that's not $479 from Subaru, but no luck. Any suggestions?
     
  26. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    Genya broke the driver's side rear axle at silver dollar earlier this month... might wanna PM him about where he got a replacement
     
  27. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    I'll do that, thanks!
     
  28. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    actually, i got some good news for u erica... bout to send u a PM
     
  29. lostinthewoods

    lostinthewoods Frisco Tx Baller

    big pimping :) nice vid
     
  30. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    miloman = awesome

    Think I have the axle situation worked out now. YAY

    It sucks because I think my car has had more downtime than uptime lol

    Some more videos.....

    These are from the track. IDK why I went, the car has at least one bad coil pack so you can hear in the video it break up every gear, totally killed my ET and trap. Then it wouldn't boost past 24 psi. And plus it still wasn't tuned.

    This one was the best run of the night...12.1 @ 112 with a 1.66 60'. Absolutely horrible. This was due to the bad coil pack and a hose popped off on the way down the track
    http://www.bigboosting.com/hosted/jackson/BBvsMoostang.wmv

    Another run killing an S2000...again, sucky because of the misfiring up top. 12.3 at 112 with a 1.8 60' http://www.bigboosting.com/hosted/jackson/BBvsS2000.wmv

    Then the rear cv axle snapped

    So I guess I didn't expect much going up there...but once I get the new axle I'll head back up to TopSpeed to finish the tune. I'll probably be ordering an external wastegate so it will boost more and coil packs next pay day, so hopefully my next trip down the track will produce better results.
     
    Last edited: Mar 29, 2006
  31. onemoresti

    onemoresti Member

    nice setup, car looks great.
     
  32. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Why are STi's always breaking axles? Never hear much about WRX doing that....just WRX break trannies....lol Bigger HP?
     
  33. AGL_7882

    AGL_7882 Member

    stock beam?

    Nice looking car, looks very clean.

    For the Perrin Big MAF Intake, do u have to replace the stock bumper beam or can u keep it on?
     
  34. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    Kept it on..

    And just for an update, got an external wastegate on. Planning on going back to TopSpeed on the 29th
     
    Last edited: Apr 13, 2006
  35. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Pics?
     
  36. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    I'm confused. Why would you even think that would have to be done? The intake goes nowhere near the bumper beam.
     
  37. AGL_7882

    AGL_7882 Member

    oh sorry guys, i copy pasted the wrong thing, my bad.

    i meant the TurboXS FMIC?
     
  38. savsuby

    savsuby Member

    cool video nice fmic
     
  39. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    Oh yes, had to take the bumper beam off for the fmic, both the bar and styrofoam
     
  40. bluetwo

    bluetwo Active Member

    I knew I had heard people say you have to do that. Sucks I guess just cause it takes a little longer.
     
  41. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    I don't mind the length of time per se, I might mind if I have a frontal crash with something lol

    More pictures

    Wastegate as requested

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    And my rockin' pink STi shirt I made that I have to show off
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    Last edited: Apr 13, 2006
  42. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    I applaud you.....simply HOT!

    My Perrin FMIC came with a replacement bar. Did yours?
     
  43. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    This is exactly how it looks under the bumper skin

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  44. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Hard to see but looks like a custom bumper enforcement bar.
     
  45. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    I don't think it offers much in the way of safety

    Only so the bumper mounts right and the intercooler core too
     
  46. bluetwo

    bluetwo Active Member

    Nice pictures. How much did the red cost you?
     
  47. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    I think I paid 1200? Maybe less? Can't remember, was a couple months ago
     
  48. bluetwo

    bluetwo Active Member

    So it had an integrated wastegate? I'm not so sure I'd really want one but the price doesn't seem too bad for a turbo of that size.
     
  49. BigBoosting

    BigBoosting Member

    Right it had internal, I just got the external wastegate

    The turbo isn't what's bad. It's the intercooler ($500+ used), Utec ($500 used), Injectors ($300 modified), Inlet ($100), Exhaust and Downpipe ($600), MAF ($100), Spark Plugs ($40), Tuning ($300)

    Adds up quick
     
  50. 1ll-WRX

    1ll-WRX Active Member

    cool T-shirts!!!....i could see Meredith rockin a pink one...
     

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