Gondy's Chi-town Suby - Post 431 - New pics - lowered on Whiteline G4 cos & wingless - Page 41

sujak · 05-15-2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullerton

Humm.... I had read TO DO that before...

But I am no engine expert.

I have heard this too....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gondy

Yes I'm running dino for the 1500 mile break in. I will change to synthetic after I guess. I'm just going to do what Dylan recommends since he has experience with built motors and probably knows what he's talking about.

I think he's going to recommend you run a Motul oil afterwards... They make good oil btw.

***Gondy*** · 05-15-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sujak

I have heard this too....

I think he's going to recommend you run a Motul oil afterwards... They make good oil btw.

Hmm well I will continue with my light engine breaking and I will consult Dylan's opinion as well. I noticed they are stocked up pretty well on Motul lubricants at DS1 so I figured he would recommend Motul

. I'm just hoping he stocks it because he believes it is the best oil for built engines (or our engines in general).

***jordanretro1223*** · 05-15-2009, 12:09 PM

My tuner/shop recommends Motul and I use it of course in my car. Never burned a drop.

I run 5w40 btw.

From what I hear it is a very good oil. Better than other synthetics.

bap2086 · 05-15-2009, 12:12 PM

motul is a true group 5 synthetic. so yes of course its going to be amazing oil but are the limits of the oil really matched on the street? no...im sure timmy will give u his opinion of it. i believe he used to run motul on track days.

the oil is not going to be cheap if u dont mind paying a ton to run a group 5 synthetic driving to work and back. more power to you.

***jordanretro1223*** · 05-15-2009, 12:13 PM

It's honestly not that bad price wise IMO. I dunno, to each their own.

I like putting the best in my car, but I completely understand where you are coming from.

***Gondy*** · 05-15-2009, 12:21 PM

I've put this much into the car.. might as well Motul it up!

Damn your wings avatar.. those scumbags are going down!! Go Hawks

bap2086 · 05-15-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jordanretro1223

It's honestly not that bad price wise IMO. I dunno, to each their own.

I like putting the best in my car, but I completely understand where you are coming from.

yeah im running german castrol so i believe in putting quality products in my car. from the data ive gathered i think the gc is actually better for daily driving than the motul fluids. bitog is your friend

***Gondy*** · 07-10-2009, 07:38 AM

I haven't updated in a long time since I got the car back after my engine rebuild. I did finally get 1500 miles on the new engine and had Matt @ DS1 road tune for me. The car definitely pulls again, something I forgot the feeling of after driving on a blown engine for like half a year. The sound of the Equal Length headers grew on me and I think I may like it better now. WOT is super loud, I probably draw a lot of attention

.

Had an install meet at my place yesterday with Timmy and Bob to install my Coilovers, sways and endlinks, SS brake lines and a bleed. There were set backs throughout the day, bolts that wouldn't come off so they got sawed off, putting the coilovers on the wrong sides and having to switch, puncturing a whole through the rear strut top hat covers because they needed to be removed (picture will explain).

The car is ALOT lower now on the cos. There is massive camber and toe in the front, that needs to get worked on in the alignment. Timmy noticed that the front springs were assembled on the rear cos and vice versa.. the shop that installed the cos for Ricky didn't do a very competant job. Ricky maybe that is why the rears needed rebuilding? Anyway we didn't figure this out until too late so I'm sitting on the car with the F & R springs swapped on the struts so on Monday we will be taking them off and fixing that.

Here are pictures, I am going to wash the car today so I will post some nice clean pics of the car on the coilovers later.

OH yeah, forget to mention I found a kid in Cleveland to swap trunks with me!!! Finally wingless

Stock Sway:

Tim and Bob's POSes

Timmy getting frisky with my Jack

Don't forget to remove the rear covers when installing coilovers LOL

***Gondy*** · 07-10-2009, 07:48 AM

Forgot to mention I de-stickered and de-badged everything off the car. The only thing left is the small STI in the front right grill, which might be going also. This will be better seen after I post some pics after I go was the car here in a little bit.

***Mack*** · 07-10-2009, 07:50 AM

de-window spoiler it!

05-15-2009, 12:09 PM	#403
*jordanretro1223* Lower please! Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 2007 STI SWP My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Stance GR+ Location: Delaware Posts: 1,880 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2007	Re: Gondy's Chi-town Suby - She's baaaaack!! -Post 330- 1500 miles of new engine brea My tuner/shop recommends Motul and I use it of course in my car. Never burned a drop. I run 5w40 btw. From what I hear it is a very good oil. Better than other synthetics.

05-15-2009, 12:12 PM	#404
bap2086 Grassroots STI Racer Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: Silver 04 WRX STI Fav Mod: building a car the forums would approve of Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 523 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2008	Re: Gondy's Chi-town Suby - She's baaaaack!! -Post 330- 1500 miles of new engine brea motul is a true group 5 synthetic. so yes of course its going to be amazing oil but are the limits of the oil really matched on the street? no...im sure timmy will give u his opinion of it. i believe he used to run motul on track days. the oil is not going to be cheap if u dont mind paying a ton to run a group 5 synthetic driving to work and back. more power to you.

05-15-2009, 12:13 PM	#405
*jordanretro1223* Lower please! Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 2007 STI SWP My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Stance GR+ Location: Delaware Posts: 1,880 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2007	Re: Gondy's Chi-town Suby - She's baaaaack!! -Post 330- 1500 miles of new engine brea It's honestly not that bad price wise IMO. I dunno, to each their own. I like putting the best in my car, but I completely understand where you are coming from.

05-15-2009, 12:21 PM	#406
*Gondy* Flesh Crevasse Conoisseur Feedback Score: 6 reviews Car: 07 WRB STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: My busted ringland Location: Lemont, Illinois Posts: 1,087 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2007	Re: Gondy's Chi-town Suby - She's baaaaack!! -Post 330- 1500 miles of new engine brea I've put this much into the car.. might as well Motul it up! Damn your wings avatar.. those scumbags are going down!! Go Hawks

07-10-2009, 07:38 AM	#408
*Gondy* Flesh Crevasse Conoisseur Feedback Score: 6 reviews Car: 07 WRB STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: My busted ringland Location: Lemont, Illinois Posts: 1,087 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2007	Re: Gondy's Chi-town Suby - She's baaaaack!! -Post 330- 1500 miles of new engine brea I haven't updated in a long time since I got the car back after my engine rebuild. I did finally get 1500 miles on the new engine and had Matt @ DS1 road tune for me. The car definitely pulls again, something I forgot the feeling of after driving on a blown engine for like half a year. The sound of the Equal Length headers grew on me and I think I may like it better now. WOT is super loud, I probably draw a lot of attention . Had an install meet at my place yesterday with Timmy and Bob to install my Coilovers, sways and endlinks, SS brake lines and a bleed. There were set backs throughout the day, bolts that wouldn't come off so they got sawed off, putting the coilovers on the wrong sides and having to switch, puncturing a whole through the rear strut top hat covers because they needed to be removed (picture will explain). The car is ALOT lower now on the cos. There is massive camber and toe in the front, that needs to get worked on in the alignment. Timmy noticed that the front springs were assembled on the rear cos and vice versa.. the shop that installed the cos for Ricky didn't do a very competant job. Ricky maybe that is why the rears needed rebuilding? Anyway we didn't figure this out until too late so I'm sitting on the car with the F & R springs swapped on the struts so on Monday we will be taking them off and fixing that. Here are pictures, I am going to wash the car today so I will post some nice clean pics of the car on the coilovers later. OH yeah, forget to mention I found a kid in Cleveland to swap trunks with me!!! Finally wingless Stock Sway: Tim and Bob's POSes Timmy getting frisky with my Jack Don't forget to remove the rear covers when installing coilovers LOL Last edited by Gondy; 07-10-2009 at 07:50 AM..

07-10-2009, 07:48 AM	#409
*Gondy* Flesh Crevasse Conoisseur Feedback Score: 6 reviews Car: 07 WRB STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: My busted ringland Location: Lemont, Illinois Posts: 1,087 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2007	Re: Gondy's Chi-town Suby - Post 408 - Whiteline G4 cos and F&R sways installed Forgot to mention I de-stickered and de-badged everything off the car. The only thing left is the small STI in the front right grill, which might be going also. This will be better seen after I post some pics after I go was the car here in a little bit.

07-10-2009, 07:50 AM	#410
*Mack* Platinum Member Feedback Score: 14 reviews My Stuff: Subaru Parts Posts: 18,401 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005	Re: Gondy's Chi-town Suby - Post 408 - Whiteline G4 cos and F&R sways installed de-window spoiler it!

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