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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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OMG. I totally forgot to put that.

I am not sure when I swapped front brakes with Kevin M. Must have been somewhere in between my wheels and the hood. I want to say it was near the time I got my headers and exhaust on. Anyways, Kevin M needed L brakes so he wouldn't get bumped up a class for his wagon, and I decided to swap mine for the upgraded 2.5RS brakes that came on his OBS wagon. Pulled up to his dad's place in Vacaville where he more or less swapped brakes in under an hour. Wow!! So... that's really that. L to 2.5RS front brakes. Thanks Kevin.

edit (added 11-06-07): I should mention that my brakes, both front and rear bumped me up in class. I should probably be higher up, but I found a nice spot in STX. Still out-classed, but still learning how to drive. Not too worried about being petitioned. You can't really petition the slowest guy. Hehe.

Another comment about the catback. I usually leave the silencer in. It is kind of loud and I am sure it is fine for daily driving. No need to have all that noise. I use to have the Borla headers on, but decided to sell those. I'd tell ya, it sounded hella loud and hella mean with the combination of the two.

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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 02:57 AM
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great job kev, looks like things are coming along nicely!

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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 04:50 AM
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great job man, looking forward to reading more about this "L"
Old Jun 9, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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great job kev, looks like things are coming along nicely!

-albert from MSJHS
Thanks. It is definitely coming along. I've pretty much come to the most expensive parts prior to swap. I was thinking about a coilover set-up and a set of summer wheels and tires, for track days and mountain runs and what not.

Kind of sucks that there are only a few entry-level coilover applications for the GC's. As for the wheels and tires, typical 5x100 bolt pattern. The only problem I'll run into is that anything bigger than and even in some cases, 225's, will rub. If I remember correctly, Kevin M said that only the rear fenders need to be rolled, but I guess my mileage will vary.

Originally Posted by turbo_4_life
great job man, looking forward to reading more about this "L"
Definitely. I always appreciate the comments and well wishes.
Old Jun 19, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Just got a second set of wheels. Rota SubZero's in chocolate bronze. Going to use that as my auto-x set. As soon as I kill the tires, I'll put on RT-615's or RE-01R's, or something. I'll add pics later.


edit: My brother helped me get my wheels on. Gonna get some pics up later.

~June 2007: Added a second set of wheels to my arsenal. I got Rota Subzero's that were painted in chocolate bronze. I believe the wheels are 17x7.5. They are running on Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3 (215/45/17). Here is a picture with the wheels.


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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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Got some new toys on the way. Won't tell you guys what. You'll have to find out the hard way...
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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NOT!! jk so what did you pick up for the chick magnet?
Maybe a puszy magnet?
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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I won't say until I get it on. Should be here within the next week.
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 01:22 AM
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I won't say until I get it on. Should be here within the next week.
Ha kev said "get it on" . funny guy! ANyways can't wait for the up and coming saga of the DarkOnion Impreza.
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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lol pics! i got something going up on mine this friday so check mine out then kev
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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lol pics! i got something going up on mine this friday so check mine out then kev
Will do.
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by darkonion
Just got a second set of wheels. Rota SubZero's in chocolate bronze. Going to use that as my auto-x set. As soon as I kill the tires, I'll put on RT-615's or RE-01R's, or something. I'll add pics later.


edit: My brother helped me get my wheels on. Gonna get some pics up later.

~June 2007: Added a second set of wheels to my arsenal. I got Rota Subzero's that were painted in chocolate bronze. I believe the wheels are 17x7.5. They are running on Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3 (215/45/17). Here is a picture with the wheels.

Looks like a nice project you have there. I have a set of WRX wheels/tires for sale if your interested in a cheap set of track day wheels. Let me know.
AJ.:RockOn - not mine:
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Haha. Thanks for the offer, but the set that is on now, that's my second set. Trying to kill those tires so I can get a nice set for auto-x.



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