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Old 01-23-2009, 03:05 PM
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More toys. Had to come up with a way to protect the Team Orange wheel on a day to day basis. Solved:
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Also got some schweet pink exhaust hangers from Kartboy...and one can plainly see the install instructions for the Spec C Roof Vent. Its on its first coat of CGM as this is written. More to come of course.
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Old 02-02-2009, 12:18 PM
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Went and played at GST Motorsports on Saturday. Pretty good numbers considering it OTS Stage II COBB and all my mods.

276 whp
293 wtq

There was some discussion as to which tailpipe needed the probe. We chose the car.
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pretty cool bro...nice sti
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Thanks man.
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look at that ****!
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Old 03-31-2009, 03:50 PM
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MODIFICATION LIST:

EXTERIOR:
* FRP - V-limited Replica Lip
* Rally Armor Mud Flaps
* Hella Supertone Horns
* JDM Rain Guards
* Center Grill Mod (DIY)
* Plastic Coated Rear Tow Hook (DIY)
* Painted Front Tow Hook (DIY)
* 05' Tail Light Assemblies (Thanks derek_valentine!)
* Rain-X Wiper Inserts
* Tein Hood Dampeners
* AQUA Hood Latch Protector
* JDM ChargeSpeed Carbon Fiber Roof Vane 1 of 1 in the U.S. for now!!!(Thanks Seventy Sti!)
* JDM Chargespeed Carbon Fiber Brake Ducts


INTERIOR:
* Italvolanti Team Orange Edition Steering Wheel 1 of 100
* Works Bell Team Orange Edition Quick Release 1 of 100
* Symms Team Orange Edition Shift **** (Summer and Winter) 1 of 100
* Works Bell Hub
* JDM S204 Hazard Button
* STI factory Boost Gauge Kit (Lamco)
* A-spec Shift **** (Spring and Fall)
* Garagespec Shift Extension
* STI Embroidered Floor Mats
* Craftsman Trunk Non-Skid (DIY)
* JDM Armrest Extension
* ZeroSports Shift Boot (DIY Custom Competition Orange Button)
* Cusco E-controller (DIY in Center Console)
* Autospeed Dead Pedal
* Sirius Starmate 4 Satellite Receiver
* Bride Racing Gloves
* Megan Racing C-Pillar Bar
* Summit Racing Roll-Bar Padding (Orange)
* Gravel and dirt from Tahoe...

ENGINE:
* GST Motorsports Dyno Tune: 276 whp, 293 wtq
* COBB AccessPORT OTS Stage 2
* COBB Short Ram Intake
* COBB Turbo Heat Shield
* GP Moto "Snorkus Delete"
* Forge Motorsports Upper Radiator Reservoir
* Forge Motorsports Power Steering Reservoir
* Forge Motorsports Silicone Radiator Hoses (Black)
* Forge Motorsports Silicone Ancillary Hoses (Black)
* Forge Motorsports Turbo Intercooler Hoses (Black)
* HKS Radiator Caps
* Prova Gold Oil Cap
* Project Kics Magnetic Oil Plug
* FilterMAG
* Redline Oil 5w30
* K&N Oil Filter
* Beatrush Pulley Cover(s) (Self Destructing JDM Bling..not once but TWICE!)
* Beatrush Radiator Gap Cover
* Greddy EVO 2 Cat-Back Exhaust
* Kartboy Exhaust Hangers in STI Pink!
* Accurate Machine Works Catch Cans
* Custom Made Beatrush Relay Cover (DIY)
* ZeroSports Intake Pipe (Custom Ported, Polished, and Honed grambo-style)
* grambo's 4 Gauge Welding-Cable Grounding
* Power Enterprise Timing Belt
* Power Enterprise Accessory Belt
* Titek Catted Down-Pipe
* Walbro Fuel Pump
* AMS Small Battery Kit
* CDOC Gold Foil Film Insulation (Battlestar Galactica Bling)
* Forge Motorsports UNOS Manual Boost Controller
* Tomei Expreme Exhaust Manifold
* Tomei Expreme Up-pipe
* Tomei Heat Wrap
* HKS Kansai Service Airbox
* HKS Reloaded Short Ram Intake


DRIVELINE:
* Group N Engine Mounts
* Group N Transmission Mounts
* TiC Unabomber's Sexy Rearend
* TiC Transmission Crossmember Bushings (pink)
* TiC Rear Klicky Kit
* TiC 6MT Shifter Pivot Bushings
* COBB STS
* COBB Front Shifter Bushing
* Redline Rear Differential Fluid (75w90)
* Redline Transaxle Fluid (75w90)
* Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
* grambo's 4 Gauge Welding-Cable Grounding

SUSPENSION:
* Cusco-02E Coilovers with E-Controller
* Cusco Carbon Fiber Rear Strut Brace
* Cusco V-Brace
* Carbing Front Strut Brace with integrated MCB
* Ingall's Camber Bolts
* ZeroSports 22mm Front Sway Bar
* ZeroSports 22mm Rear Sway Bar
* Perrin End Links

BRAKES:
* Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines
* Motul RBF 600 Brake Fluid
* Speed Bleeders
* StopTech Centric Posi-Quiet Pads

ICE:
* Ghetto Cobra Radar Detector
* LoJack Vehicle Recovery System
* Clarion Door Speakers (Front)

ROLLING STOCK:
* 17" x 9" Semi-Gloss Powder Coated Black Rota Torque / Bridgestone Blizzack LM-25 (Winter)
* 18" x 9" Gold Advan RS +29 GTR Face / BFG KDW TA 2, 235/40/18 (Summer)
* Skunk 2 Forged Lug Nuts (silver)
* Ray's Engineering Forged Lug Nuts (gold)

SOON TO COME:
* P&L Motorsports AVCS Line
* Mach V Motorsports Upgraded Oil Pickup
* Defi's and Pods
* Beatrush ALK
* Beatrush Propeller Shaft Bushings
* Power Enterprise Timing Belt (To Be Installed)
* Cosworth Timing Belt Guide (To Be Installed)
* Hunting for Red Bride Zeta III's
* Zerosports Ball Joint Extenders or HKS Kansai...not sure yet
* Speeding Ticket (Thanks CHP!)

* Special thanks to the NorCal Chat Thread Crew, RAPTR, Ed and John at GarageSpec, Angel at Forge Motorsports, Darius at AMS, my HP-hungry-awesome wife, my badas* son, GoodTimes, Turn In Concepts, jdmdave, SeventySti, derek_valentine, muskathomas, JohnSRT4, dlouie87, jagstyle, karleric, Ty at P&L Motorsports, Mark Lopez's free powder-coating, Officer T.C. Smith of the CHP, Mike at GST Motorsports for the honest tune, Paul at www.GraphikImpact.com, and anyone else who responded to my enquiring PM's....

Latest toys:
Zerosports F and R sways...Perrin End Links....deal of the century otherwise it would have been Kartboy ends...
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Also been playing with a C-pillar brace. This will likely not work out...
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I'm such a ricer...
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Old 04-03-2009, 10:56 AM
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Started rolling fenders and modding the liners Wednesday. Passenger side is done. Coilover is set at 0, Camber at -1, the damn things barely fit. LOL
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Slammed the car for fun until this weekend. Then the rolling continues. yay me.
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Old 05-06-2009, 03:21 PM
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The Power Rangers gloves were a bit odd driving around town. Something had to be done. Plus my kid made fun of me relentlessly...
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Fixed...
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Rear Fenders were alot of work and still not done...
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I Spy time.....where's the freshest new $10 mod? Gosh I fuc*iin love it!
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Old 09-28-2009, 01:19 PM
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Hmm. Forgot about this thread. Heres some updates...
My favorite picture of the rear fenders after pulling them...
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Yes its real. Got brake fluid on it and the blue came off. I went with Team Orange instead.
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Be careful to use RATCHETING clamps when you do your garnish pieces...oops
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Crazy roll....haha
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A little sunset pic with my junk as* camera.
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Old 09-28-2009, 01:23 PM
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More updates...
View from above with the 17's on. I did not realize just how pounded out the rears were.
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From below...lol
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Gates Racing A/C belt...be careful kids...the adjuster-pulley bracket is FRP.
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Intercooler Sprayer secret planned compartment....
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Pic from work parking lot...
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Old 09-28-2009, 01:27 PM
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More Updates....
Had a meet at the Livermore Gun Range. What better than Subies and weapons? I know the answer...but it was fun.
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My kid..
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Dirty piggy...
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The nice boot...
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Old 09-28-2009, 01:29 PM
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The latest project...it should take forever...
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Old 12-17-2009, 12:25 PM
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More stuff...its been awhile...
APR Carbon Kevlar radiator Gap Plate...1 of 50 ever made...
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Little under hood action...
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Beatrush Forged Pitch Stop...holy fu**ing NVH...love it!!
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Advan Gold Hella Supertones.....
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Old 03-23-2010, 03:26 PM
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Updated Mod List:
MODIFICATION LIST:

EXTERIOR:
* FRP - V-limited Replica Lip
* Rally Armor Mud Flaps
* Hella Supertone Horns
* JDM Rain Guards
* Center Grill Mod (DIY)
* Plastic Coated Rear Tow Hook (DIY)
* Competition Orange Painted Front Tow Hook (DIY)
* 05' Tail Light Assemblies (Thanks derek_valentine!)
* Rain-X Wiper Inserts
* Tein Hood Dampeners
* AQUA Hood Latch Protector
* JDM ChargeSpeed Carbon Fiber Roof Vane 1 of 1 in the U.S. for now!!!(Thanks Seventy Sti!)
* JDM Chargespeed Carbon Fiber Brake Ducts (Painted CGM)


INTERIOR:
* ATI Three Gauge Pod (Painted CGM)
* Lo Tek A Pillar Pod
* Defi Boost Gauge
* Defi EGT Gauge
* Defi Oil Pressure Gauge
* Defi Oil Temperature Gauge
* Defi Controller

* Italvolanti Team Orange Edition Steering Wheel 1 of 100
* Works Bell Team Orange Edition Quick Release 1 of 100
* Symms Team Orange Edition Shift **** (Summer and Winter) 1 of 100
* Works Bell Hub
* JDM S204 Hazard Button
* STI factory Boost Gauge Kit (Lamco)
* Garagespec Shift Extension
* STI Embroidered Floor Mats
* Craftsman Trunk Non-Skid (DIY)
* JDM Armrest Extension
* ZeroSports Shift Boot (DIY Custom Competition Orange Button)
* Zerosports Key Fob
* Cusco E-controller (DIY in Center Console)
* Autospeed Dead Pedal
* Sirius Starmate 4 Satellite Receiver
* Bride Racing Gloves (Full Custom Power Rangers Gauntlet Delete)
* Megan Racing C-Pillar Bar (Removed cuz it was stupid...)
* Summit Racing Roll-Bar Padding (Orange, removed cuz it was part of stupid...)
* My Shaldan Squash Air Freshener
* Gravel and dirt from Tahoe...

ENGINE:
* GST Motorsports Dyno Tune: 276 whp, 293 wtq
* COBB AccessPORT OTS Stage 2
* COBB Short Ram Intake
* COBB Turbo Heat Shield
* GP Moto "Snorkus Delete"
* Forge Motorsports Upper Radiator Reservoir
* Forge Motorsports Power Steering Reservoir
* Forge Motorsports Silicone Radiator Hoses (Black)
* Forge Motorsports Silicone Ancillary Hoses (Black)
* Forge Motorsports Turbo Intercooler Hoses (Black)
* HKS Radiator Caps
* Prova Gold Oil Cap
* Project Kics Magnetic Oil Plug
* FilterMAG
* Redline Oil 5w30
* K&N Oil Filter
* Beatrush Pulley Cover(s) (Self Destructing JDM Bling..not once but TWICE!) (Removed)
* APR Carbon-Kevlar Radiator Gap Cover (1 of 100 according to RAPTR, 1 of 50 according to APR)* Greddy EVO 2 Cat-Back Exhaust
* Kartboy Exhaust Hangers in STI Pink!
* Accurate Machine Works Catch Cans
* Custom Made Beatrush Relay Cover (DIY)
* ZeroSports Intake Pipe (Custom Ported, Polished, and Honed grambo-style)
* grambo's 4 Gauge Welding-Cable Grounding
* Power Enterprise Timing Belt
* Power Enterprise Accessory Belt
* Titek Catted Down-Pipe
* Walbro Fuel Pump
* AMS Small Battery Kit
* CDOC Gold Foil Film Insulation (Battlestar Galactica Bling)
* Forge Motorsports UNOS Manual Boost Controller
* Tomei Expreme Equal Length Exhaust Manifold
* Tomei Expreme Up-pipe
* Tomei Heat Wrap
* HKS Kansai Service Airbox
* HKS Reloaded Short Ram Intake
* Gates Blue Racing A/C Belt
* APS Turbo Inlet Hose
* Killer B Motorsport Ultimate Oil Pick Up
* P&L Motorsports AVCS Lines

DRIVELINE:
* Group N Engine Mounts
* Group N Transmission Mounts
* TiC Unabomber's Sexy Rearend
* TiC Transmission Crossmember Bushings (pink)
* TiC Rear Klicky Kit
* TiC 6MT Shifter Pivot Bushings
* COBB STS
* COBB Front Shifter Bushing
* Redline Rear Differential Fluid (75w90)
* Redline Transaxle Fluid (75w90)
* Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
* grambo's 4 Gauge Welding-Cable Grounding
* Earl's 3/4" NPT Blue Plug (In The Pumpkin!)
* Beatrush Forged Pitch Stop Mount (Holy NVH!!!!!!)
* Whiteline Subframe Lock Bolts

SUSPENSION:
* Cusco-02E Coilovers with E-Controller
* Cusco Carbon Fiber Rear Strut Brace
* Cusco V-Brace
* Cusco H-Brace In Competition Orange
* Carbing Front Strut Brace with integrated MCB
* Ingall's Camber Bolts
* ZeroSports 22mm Front Sway Bar
* ZeroSports 22mm Rear Sway Bar
* Perrin End Links

BRAKES:
* Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines
* Motul RBF 600 Brake Fluid
* Speed Bleeders
* StopTech Centric Posi-Quiet Pads

ICE:
* Ghetto Cobra Radar Detector
* LoJack Vehicle Recovery System
* Clarion Door Speakers (Front)

ROLLING STOCK:
* 17" x 9" Semi-Gloss Powder Coated Black Rota Torque / Bridgestone Blizzack LM-25 (Winter)
* 18" x 9" Gold Advan RS +29 GTR Face / BFG KDW TA 2, 235/40/18 (Summer)
* Skunk 2 Forged Lug Nuts (silver)
* Project Kics R26 Lug Nuts


SOON TO COME AND ON THE WORK BENCH:
* TiC Rear Shifter Stay Bushing
* Beatrush ALK
* Beatrush Propeller Shaft Bushings
* Power Enterprise Timing Belt
* Cosworth Timing Belt Guide
* Hunting for Red Bride Zeta III's
* Zerosports Ball Joint Extenders or HKS Kansai...not sure yet
* Spec C Roof Vent
* NOS Intercooler Sprayer Kit
* Speeding Ticket (Thanks CHP!)

* Special thanks to my HP-hungry awesome-a*s wife, my bad-as* son, the NorCal Chat Thread Crew, RAPTR, Ed and John at GarageSpec, Angel at Forge Motorsports, Darius at AMS, GoodTimes, Turn In Concepts, jdmdave, SeventySti, derek_valentine, muskathomas101, JohnSRT4, dlouie87, jagstyle, karleric, scby rex for letting me swipe ideas, pharo, Ty at P&L Motorsports, Mark Lopez's free powder-coating, Officer T.C. Smith of the CHP, Mike at GST Motorsports for the honest tune, Paul at www.GraphikImpact.com, Chris at Killer B Motosport!!! and anyone else who responded to my enquiring PM's and posts....


BALLER JDM ARRIVES TOMARROW!!!WOOT
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Still waiting for you to sell me the wheel, shift ****, and hub set. Oh, and still waiting for you to stop by the restaurant!
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