[jmanrex]

i know that like most i should have started this when i first purchased the car back in the end of april in 2003--i placed an order for a silver one but the dealership got in a wrb and since i had an 02 wrx in wrb i thought it would be a perfect match and i couldn't wait any longer--from there the need to spend money on the car started and has never stopped--it has just gotten worse and more expensive which i think most can agree with

car as of now is 5 years old with 24000 miles on it

well with the back story out of the way lets start this journal:

engine/exhaust/drivetrain mods:
= k&n typhoon shortram intake
= gp moto tmic
= mishimoto radiator(not installed yet)
= mishimoto radiator shroud with fans(not installed yet)
= optima red top battery
= phenolic spacers(not installed yet)
= hks circle earth kit
= sun auto voltage stabilizer
= static x turbo wrap
= okada projects plasma direct(coil)
= okada projects plasma spark(boot)
= sti high pressure radiator cap
= maddad version 2 downpipe
= maddad midpipe
= maddad header with coating inside and out
= prodrive oval axleback
= zerosports muffler grounding straps(not installed yet)
= zerosports thermostat(not installed yet)
= samco radiator hoses in viper red(not installed yet)
= samco ancillary hoses in black(not installed yet)
= royal purple oil in engine and differentials
= kartboy exhaust hangers
= acpt carbonfiber drive shaft
= kartboy/tic shortshift kit with all the bushings
= perrin rear diff cover(not installed yet)
= cobb accessport v2 with custom map(i really need to get a retune)

exterior/wheel/brake mods:
= sti vlimited front lip
= subaru impreza rs mudflaps in rear
= jdm subaru sports mesh grill
= grillcraft lower grill(black)
= chrome rear turn signal bulbs(blink amber)
= jdm subaru side rain visors
= custom coated subimods hella horns w/coated bracket and wiring harness
= bbs re rims 18x8 5x100
= pirelli pzero nero 225/40/18
= gruppe s front 2pc slotted rotors with gold hats(not installed yet)
= rotora slotted rear discs
= do-luck trunk carbonfiber (finally here but not installed)

interior/gauge mods:
= bride black gias driver seat with red insert
= bride black stradia passenger seat with red insert
= prova shift knob
= zerosports red stitch/lettering shift boot
= jdm climate control panel in celcius
= complete interior flaire red out
= edm sti floor mats
= matching dead pedal
= 10th street wrapped steering wheel black alcantara with red center stripe
= zerosports carbonfiber guage pod
= defi gauges w/ red out control unit (interior flair)
= toddler seat

suspension mods:
= kartboy endlinks in front
= perrin endlinks in rear
= whiteline 27mm bar in front
= perrin 24mm bar in rear
= 12:1 quick steering rack with whiteline bushings
= kartboy rear subframe locking bolts
= tic outrigger bushings(comfort)
= tic rear diff bushings(comfort)
= tic cross member bushings in jdm pink
= rce black springs(not installed yet)
= ohlins fixed perchs(not installed yet)
= s204 rear strut tower brace by yamaha
= carbing front strut tower brace with brake support(not installed yet)
= gt spec alk(not installed yet)
= gt spec front subframe 3pc
= cusco h brace
= sti pink lateral link with pillowball(not installed yet)
= sti pink trailing arms(not installed yet)
= group n top hats(not installed yet)
= billet pitch stop

accessory/stereo mods:
= sony headunit
= sony xplod front speakers
= kenwood rear speakers
= sony xplod 12" subs(x2) in enclosed box
= prodrive battery tie
= prodrive oil cap
= prova brake cap
= valeo wipers

i think that is it but i am sure that i forgot somethings and i will update as i remember--i really don't remember buying all of this stuff--man if wife ever found out how much money i actually spent--i am sure i could afford the the new gtr


thank you and enjoy
if you have any questions or comments feel free to post them

[jmanrex]

sorry i don't have any pics of when i first got the car but this was a couple months after i got it:






engine pic as it is currently:


subframe pics:





my skills for taking pictures has gotten better(still not the best) so i am sorry for the earlier crappy pics

[jmanrex]

red interior:





pics of seats:

[jmanrex]

i know i don't have many pics but i will be taking more as all of my suspension and other bits get installed this summer

[jmanrex]

sorry forgot the new trunk and wing:


and


after some waiting -- this will be arriving this week :







i will have installed pics as soon as i can

[XIII]

put that wheel on already, we want some pics? and any reason why you went with the orange/red stripe vs. the traditional yellow?

[jmanrex]

Originally Posted by MKTURBO

put that wheel on already, we want some pics? and any reason why you went with the orange/red stripe vs. the traditional yellow?

i will as soon as i receive it--it wasn't ship'd until thursday and i won't receive it until this coming tuesday the 10th

trust me i will have pics for you guys as soon as i get it

i went with the red(and i think it is the pic that is making it orange looking):
1. to match the color of my interior which will be black and red
2. to have something different since i don't have a porsche and they normally come with the yellow

[kenji815]

seats look great.

Eddie
garage spec

[jmanrex]

Originally Posted by kenji815

seats look great.

Eddie
garage spec

thanks for the hookup--they feel awesome--its a biotch to get out of the car now but i love the way they feel

i am sending you a pm about another part

[jmanrex]

steering wheel has arrived but it is raining like a mo fo outside and i don't have a garage so install will have to wait until tomorrow--sorry guys