Garage - The Blue Brick 'o Luv

Year:
2007

Make:
Subaru

Model:
Forester

Trim:
XT Sports - WRB

Vehicle nickname:
BlueBoxer

Postal Code:
92648

Current odometer reading:
24000

Dealership name:
Timmons Subaru

Driving Environment:
suburban

Transmission:
manual

2WD/4WD:
4WD

Highway / City %:
20

Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00

Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
Here is a rundown of my 2007 XT Sports in World Rally Blue.

I bought her new in March of 2007 at Timmons Subaru in Long Beach, CA.

Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
Protuned @ 297.3whp / 328.1ft-lb 16.5psi by Jon @ [URL="http://hbspeed.com/"]HB Speed[/URL]
[URL="http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/beatrush-wrxsti-air-intake-box-p-3106.html"]Apexi[/URL]: Short ram intake
[URL="http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/beatrush-wrxsti-air-intake-box-p-3106.html"]Apexi[/URL]: Cone Filter
[URL="http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/beatrush-wrxsti-air-intake-box-p-3106.html"]Beatrush[/URL]: Aluminum Short Ram Intake Box
[URL="http://cobbtuning.com/products/?id=3266"]Cobb[/URL]: AP v2
[URL="http://cobbtuning.com/products/?id=2488"]Cobb[/URL]: S.S. Down pipe w/ high flow cat
[URL="http://cobbtuning.com/products/?id=2490"]Cobb[/URL]: S.S. 3'' -->2.5" Turbo Back Exhaust
[URL="http://cobbtuning.com/products/?id=2249&rsku=0"]Cobb[/URL]: Turbo heatshield
[URL="http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f112/subtle-solutions-engine-bay-dressup-bolts-48287/"]Dress-Up Hardware[/URL]: Blue Anodized Aluminum Machined washers w/ Stainless Steel Cap Screws
[URL="http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f111/forester-sg-specific-hood-struts-group-buy-20627/"]Garage XTI[/URL]: hood struts
[URL="http://www.allwheelengineering.com/products.html"]Kartboy[/URL]: Engine pitch mount
[URL="http://www.allwheelengineering.com/basket/catalog.cgi?query_net_id=kartboy&query_class=KB-011"]Kartboy[/URL]: Exhaust Hangers (STI PINK)
[URL="http://www.allwheelengineering.com/index.html"]Kartboy[/URL]: Lightweight Pulley (Anodized Black)
[URL="http://www.allwheelengineering.com/basket/catalog.cgi?query_net_id=kartboy&query_class=KB-002-1997"]Kartboy[/URL]: Short throw shifter
[URL="http://www.allwheelengineering.com/basket/catalog.cgi?query_net_id=kartboy&query_class=KB-003"]Kartboy[/URL]: Shifter bushings
[URL="http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/prodrive-3port-boost-solenoid-p-2187.html"]Prodrive[/URL]: 3-Port Boost Solenoid
[URL="http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=TCS209&Category_Code=3222"]Samco[/URL]: Intercooler hoses - Black (STI Specific)
[URL="http://www.jscspeed.com/wrx/intercoolers/sti_tmic.htm"]STI[/URL]: TMIC
[URL="http://www.subtle-solutions.com/7.html"]Subtle-Solutions[/URL]: Alternator cover (STI PINK)
[URL="http://www.subtle-solutions.com/3.html"]Subtle-Solutions[/URL]: Manifold Nameplate (Black w/ STI PINK backer)
[URL="http://www.subtle-solutions.com/5.html"]Subtle-Solutions[/URL]: Radiator shroud (STI PINK)
[URL="http://www.subtle-solutions.com/11.html"]Subtle-Solutions[/URL]: Splitter (Powder Coated: Textured Black)
[URL="http://www.plastidip.com/"]Plasti-dipped[/URL] all engine caps (black)
[URL="http://www.jscspeed.com/wrx/turbo/ihi_turbo.htm"]Subaru[/URL]: VF43 Turbo from 07' STI
[URL="http://www.erzperformance.com/product_p/0205wrx.htm"]Walbro[/URL]: 255 Fuel pump

Suspension Modifications:
[URL="http://cobbtuning.com/products/?id=2938"]Cobb[/URL]: Front (25mm) & rear (adj.) Swaybars
[URL="http://www.allwheelengineering.com/basket/catalog.cgi?query_net_id=kartboy&query_class=KB-017"]Kartboy[/URL]: Front / Rear Endlinks
[URL="http://kartboy.com/"]Kartboy[/URL]: Rear diff. outrigger bushings (comfort)
[URL="http://kartboy.com/"]Kartboy[/URL]: Sub-frame lock bolts
[URL="http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/mo_boost_forester_quick-t5521.html"]Mo_Boost[/URL]: Rear Strut Bar (X-brace) adjustable
[URL="http://www.flatironstuning.com/shop/pc-1428-156-spt-strut-tower-brace-front.aspx"]SPT[/URL]: Front strut tower bar
[URL="http://www.flatironstuning.com/shop/pm-1220-36-sti-2004-2006-forester-lateral-link-set.aspx"]STI[/URL]: Lateral Links (Forester specific) - Aluminum
[URL="http://www.flatironstuning.com/shop/p-1233-spt-lower-arm-bar.aspx"]STI[/URL]: Lower arm bar
[URL="http://www.flatironstuning.com/shop/p-1221-spt-sti-trailing-link-set.aspx"]STI[/URL]: Trailing Arms (STI PINK)
[URL="http://www.subtle-solutions.com/8.html"]Subtle-Solutions[/URL]: Fender Braces (Black)
Subaru: 2004 STI steering rack
[URL="http://www.mann-engineering.com/products/product.asp?cid=&ID=189"]Swift Springs[/URL]: Forester Specific w/ stock struts
[URL="http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/whiteline-wrx-sti-steering-rack-bushings-p-2310.html"]Whiteline[/URL]: Steering rack bushings (Impreza '04 STI rack)

Wheels/Tires Modifications:
[B][U]Rims/Tires[/U][/B]
[URL="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=wheelCloseUp&wheelMake=O.Z.&wheelModel=Ultraleggera&wheelFinish=Black Painted"]O.Z. Ultraleggara's[/URL] 18x8 48 (Black)
[URL="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza RE-01R"]Bridgestone[/URL] RE01R's (4) 225x45x18
[URL="http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/muteki-forged-lug-nuts-closed-end-p-2095.html"]Muteki[/URL] Lugs (black)

[B][U]Brakes[/U][/B]
Calipers Front: '08 STI Brembo (Black)
Calipers Rear: LGT Calipers (Black)
Brake Booster: 2007 STI
Brake Fluid: [URL="http://www.motul.com/"]Motul[/URL]
Brake Lines: [URL="http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/results.jsp?autoMake=Subaru&autoModel=Impreza WRX STI&autoYear=2007&autoModClar=&brand=Goodridge"]Goodrich[/URL] Braided Stainless Steel
Master Cylinder: 2007 STI
Master Cylinder Brace: Cusco...will eventually replace this with a Subtle one : )
Pads Front: Brembo
Pads Rear: Hawk HPS
Rotors Front: '04 STI 5x100
Rotors Rear: LGT Vented

Interior/Exterior Modifications:
[B][U]Interior[/U][/B]
Subaru: 07 STI seats w/ Heating Elements, Airbags, and Occupant sensors
[URL="https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_28&products_id=736"]Subaru[/URL]: Auto Dimming Homelink Mirror
[URL="https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_27&products_id=459"]Subaru[/URL]: Rear Cargo Tray (Rubber)
[URL="http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f104/interior-mod-cheap-jdm-looking-interior-black-console-49145/"]Vinyl (Matte Black): [/URL]Center Console, Shifter section, Aux. panel, [URL="http://www.iwsti.com/forums/dressup-interior/87323-flat-black-c-control-decals.html"]AC Knobs[/URL]
Subtle-Solutions: Ashtray Gauge Bezel w/ (2) 52mm holes
Subaru: OEM Forester Double Din - Gauge Pod (mounts to dashboard)

[B][U]Exterior[/U][/B]
D.I.Y. $12 Front Bumper Lip (Home Depot)
Debadged: Subaru logo on rear hatch
[URL="http://www.subtle-solutions.com/4.html"]Subtle-Solutions[/URL]: (04-08) XT Aluminum Aero/skid plate 1/8'' (Light Duty)
[URL="http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f112/so-what-subtle-solutions-products-would-you-like-see-stocked-42638/"]Subtle-Solutions[/URL]: License plate delete (Black JDM F w/ STI Pink backer plate)
[URL="http://www.subtle-solutions.com/33.html"]Subtle-Solutions[/URL]: Vinyl C-Pillars (Matte Black)
[URL="http://www.subtle-solutions.com/33.html"]Subtle-Solutions[/URL]: Vinyl Tailgate strip (Matte Black)
[URL="http://www.subtle-solutions.com/1.html"]Subtle-Solutions[/URL]: Vinyl Front Bumper (Matte Black)
[URL="http://www.subtle-solutions.com/33.html"]Subtle-Solutions[/URL]: Vinyl Windshield Graphic Logo (Metallic Silver)
[URL="https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_25&products_id=29"]Subaru[/URL]: Rear Spoiler (07 XT Version)
[URL="https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_27&products_id=336"]Subaru[/URL]: Bumper cover (Black plastic)
[URL="http://japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=10348"]Subaru[/URL]: JDM FSTI side skirts and rear spats painted by Mobworks
[url=http://Subaru]This site is under maintenance[/url]: JDM V7 02/03 STI hoodscoop
[URL="https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_25&products_id=1324"]Subaru[/URL]: 08 Forester XT Sports tail lamps (Black bezel)
[URL="http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f120/price-black-tails-08-08-forester-46244/"]Subaru[/URL]: 08 Forester XT Sports headlamps (Black bezel)
[URL="http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f104/modded-my-mesh-grille-07-08-xt-sports-48751/"]Dremel tooled[/URL]: Front Mesh Grlll and removed filled in diamonds
Window Tints: (Drv/Pass = 35%) (2nd Row, Sunroof, Trunk, and Hatch = 20%)
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