4banger's 2005 WRB STi - 70% Critically Damped by TiC - Page 2

4banger · 07-06-2008, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

still on stock wheels?

Yes. I'm thinking I may need to get some rear camber plates with a small stack height to get some more room for clearance. I may raise the rear another 1/8th inch, but I am afraid the rake will be too severe.

4banger · 07-28-2008, 05:39 PM

I Just got back from vacation and had to upload this pic:

All of my TiC parts were able to return to their birthplace for a visit. It was very emotional. *sniff* I met Clint and Tony this summer at the Perry Subaru meet in Virginia Beach and I could not pass up the opportunity to visit them while I was on vacation. Clint gave me the grand tour and hopefully he didn't mind me drooling all over his inventory. We were able to discuss some upcoming goodies over lunch and I have to say that I almost wish I had an '08 now.

I have also finished my install of TiC's shifter bushings. It is amazing how much of an improvement they are over stock. I have every shifter bushing upgrade now and I can honestly say that they make the largest improvement. Whereas the shifter use to 'clunk' into place, shifts gently 'click' in now. I'm pretty sure I could shift using just one finger because the movements are so easy to perform. After the addition of these bushings, it almost seems like I have a cable shifter. They are that good.

Pros:
-Shifts are now effortless
-Distinct engagement, Slop has been eliminated
-Cable shifter like feel
-No noticable increase in NHV
Cons:
-Difficult install
-I am sad that I have no more shifter bushings left to install

4banger · 07-31-2008, 04:25 AM

I weighed my car yesterday at a truck scale.

3140 lbs
-Removed spare
-Removed jack
-Removed floormats
-Removed carpet and board from trunk
-A tick under 1/4 tank gas

I also started to notice and increase in NHV from the shifter, but only under 75% throttle. It is not very loud and a small price to pay for having such a great shifter. I cant say for sure that it was from my last round of bushing installs or if it the result of having so many upgraded bushings.

YeloFva · 07-31-2008, 04:31 AM

Wow! Isn't the STI around 3355lbs stock?

4banger · 07-31-2008, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by YeloFva

Wow! Isn't the STI around 3355lbs stock?

Your number is for a 2006 STi. The 2005's are 3263 lbs.

07-28-2008, 05:39 PM	#17
4banger Professional STI Racer Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: TiC AST's - 7/6K Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 624 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: 4banger's 2005 WRB STi - 70% Critically Damped by TiC I Just got back from vacation and had to upload this pic: All of my TiC parts were able to return to their birthplace for a visit. It was very emotional. sniff I met Clint and Tony this summer at the Perry Subaru meet in Virginia Beach and I could not pass up the opportunity to visit them while I was on vacation. Clint gave me the grand tour and hopefully he didn't mind me drooling all over his inventory. We were able to discuss some upcoming goodies over lunch and I have to say that I almost wish I had an '08 now. I have also finished my install of TiC's shifter bushings. It is amazing how much of an improvement they are over stock. I have every shifter bushing upgrade now and I can honestly say that they make the largest improvement. Whereas the shifter use to 'clunk' into place, shifts gently 'click' in now. I'm pretty sure I could shift using just one finger because the movements are so easy to perform. After the addition of these bushings, it almost seems like I have a cable shifter. They are that good. Pros: -Shifts are now effortless -Distinct engagement, Slop has been eliminated -Cable shifter like feel -No noticable increase in NHV Cons: -Difficult install -I am sad that I have no more shifter bushings left to install Last edited by 4banger : 07-28-2008 at 05:53 PM.

07-31-2008, 04:25 AM	#18
4banger Professional STI Racer Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: TiC AST's - 7/6K Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 624 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: 4banger's 2005 WRB STi - 70% Critically Damped by TiC I weighed my car yesterday at a truck scale. 3140 lbs -Removed spare -Removed jack -Removed floormats -Removed carpet and board from trunk -A tick under 1/4 tank gas I also started to notice and increase in NHV from the shifter, but only under 75% throttle. It is not very loud and a small price to pay for having such a great shifter. I cant say for sure that it was from my last round of bushing installs or if it the result of having so many upgraded bushings.

07-31-2008, 04:31 AM	#19
YeloFva Spec C Club Car: 06 WRB/Gold STI Fav Mod: Sticky-icky Tires Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 1,311 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 4banger's 2005 WRB STi - 70% Critically Damped by TiC Wow! Isn't the STI around 3355lbs stock?