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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by sigma pi
freaking awsome!!!!
Originally Posted by colton.
I just read this thread from start to finish. I love your car, and I think its really cool what your doing with it. Gonna check back periodically for sure to see how its going!!!
Originally Posted by jam007
Dude I love this car......Great job bro..

Thanks!



Originally Posted by medicSTi
dude its looking great. post up the link to the video when you get a chance.

I wish I could, I never got a chance to see it, it was deleted for some reason.


Originally Posted by volleyballurrrr
wow man. Car looks/is fantastic. Where did you get those mirrors and can you see anything out of them?

Found them used on RS25, they actually are not that bad, I can see enough to drive safely.


Originally Posted by sigma pi
good job throwing dirt for the other guys so you could get a better looking time haha

Luckily I was #55 outta 56, so it didn't really affect anyone. But I did throw a 50 ft dust cloud onto everybody at the finish line waiting for the final results.

Originally Posted by CarlWrx
This is a Good build, after seeing this i am inspired to build a RS, how much did you purchase the Rs shell for? And are you still running stock boost on the 2.5motor? Also feeling the Track Idea, i would do it also


I got the shell for $1800, it's a full JDM Ver. 8 STI drivetrain, including the motor, a stock 2.5 motor are horrible to boost on. I've been through 3 of them back in my old turbo kit days.


I've got a few new pictures, I'll post them in a little bit.
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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bling blang! it's beautiful
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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bling blang! it's beautiful


Thanks!

With all kids getting back in school, and the weather being what it is, I didn't have time to mess with the car too much so far this summer. But I can't wait until it cools off, So I signed up for the next NASA track day, it's this Saturday at Firebird west. Fun track, I just changed to oil and air filter before the last event, and just double checked the condition, and they were good. Need to fill up with some race gas and I'm gonna bleed the Brake calipers to get some fresh fluid in there and I should be good to go. Already have all my track gear and drinks together, looking forward to testing out my new helmet on track. Going to give my Brother a ride along, I need some ballast so I can mess with my EDFC settings w/ passengers. Gonna test out the Dynolicious software for my Itouch, see if it can register any kind of differences between the EDFC settings. Also have a Rallitek Skidplate on the way, should be here Thur. Hope that will help with the undercar aero a bit until I can fabricate a full front splitter.
Old Aug 13, 2008 | 03:53 AM
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by John2.5RS






Luckily I was #55 outta 56, so it didn't really affect anyone. But I did throw a 50 ft dust cloud onto everybody at the finish line waiting for the final results.
im disappointed hahahha be number 1 and then throw it on the track hahaha

DAMN IT I love those seats im too fat to fit in them
Old Aug 13, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Just read through every post...Great build and Great thread!
Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:20 AM
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Wow congrats! I remember when this dealio started. Beautiful work, and it's all functional too! No ricey parts or excessiveness.
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Just read through every post...Great build and Great thread!
Thanks, I try and keep it updated, Keep checking it out and I'll keep with the updates!

Originally Posted by sigma pi
im disappointed hahahha be number 1 and then throw it on the track hahaha

DAMN IT I love those seats im too fat to fit in them
I found that the Recaros have more room in the butt, and fit better on the sides that the old sparcos I had, The sparcos were wider in the shoulders, But I really LOVE these seats, Sooooo comfortable! I want them in my G!
have you tried the new recaros?

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Originally Posted by Shagon Wagon
Car is soooo bad *** !


Thanks!




Originally Posted by Wrx2fast4ufool
Wow congrats! I remember when this dealio started. Beautiful work, and it's all functional too! No ricey parts or excessiveness.
Thanks! It's nice to finally have somewhat of a finished result of all that hard work. It's hard to explain to people just how much thought and time went into each and every part of the build. I still have more in store for the future, but it's still a hell of a car to drive on the track. Went out to another track day, I didn't want to wait until Sept. It was out at Firebird West, the same track as the last time attack I was in, So I kinda new the course layout, it was a lot of fun! Finally found settings on the EDFC that I liked, I hit 1.02 lateral G's according to my new skidpad gizmo on my Itouch, which is good for skinny street tires. I was up at 3:30 AM to get to the track by 4:30am, So I forgot to pack my camera, but there were a few people out there snapping pictures. I taped up the lights due to all the rocks that get thrown around the track by the over zealous corner carvers that go wide into the dirt.
My Buddie Evan came over on Friday to help me install the new Rallytek (sp?) Skid plate, and I let him take it for a drive, it was his first drive in a turbo car, so Needless to say, he was impressed. He also showed up to the track about 8am on Sat. so I let him ridealong for the last two sessions.


For those that want to see some of the other cars out there, here's a link.

AUG 16th FIREBIRD WEST




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Planning on getting some new tires and probably a new battery before the next event. Should be good times.

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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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sick sick sick car, and i like "passed these cars"-- aston and a lambo
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Amazing car man!!! Keep passing those lambo's
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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I have a recaro speed now

but a full bucket kills my hips
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Exclamation Damn! U 1 Big Mo' Fo'!!!!

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I have a recaro speed now

but a full bucket kills my hips
=

Reminds me of this



Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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haha yeah he has muscles haha

yeah the recaro fits

but any bucket i cant get out haha



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