nandanrp's 2005 OBP - first update in 6 months, some new pictures - Page 88

**jsh139** · 09-20-2007, 06:32 AM

Lookin good bro

**nandanrp** · 09-20-2007, 06:51 AM

Thanks Josh.

My favorite mod of the 3 is the dead pedal... surprisingly

I haven't had enough time driving with the new knob. I actually like that the stock one is taller... but I'm gonna give this some time to see how I like it.

The hazard switch I am on the fence about, I like how the silver one looks too. I'll give it a few weeks

**jsh139** · 09-20-2007, 09:08 AM

The hazard switch is JDM, yo. You gotta keep it.

I cleaned the **** outta the dead pedal before I shipped it. Damn thing was sparkling

**nandanrp** · 09-20-2007, 10:36 AM

Ya it looked brand new

If we had feedback anymore I'd give you some positive reviews

**nandanrp** · 09-21-2007, 09:30 PM

A photo-whore's worst nightmare... I've exceeded 10GB of image transfer this month, looks like my pictures won't work for another 4 days

**nandanrp** · 12-05-2007, 12:35 PM

Well, not much to update on since my car is basically "done" for now

But I did some winter prep a few weeks ago and also changed my trans/front diff and rear diff fluids. I also performed an oil change...

Running Amsoil 5W30 for this change to see if I like its cold performance better than the 10W30 I normally run. So far, I'm happy.

Front diff/trans: Amsoil SVG 75W90 Severe Gear lube
Rear diff: Amsoil SVG 75W90 Sever Gear + Amsoil SlipLock friction modifier

I also bought an Amsoil bottle pump and it made filling the trans and diff a piece of cake. The 30mm wrench for the rear diff cost $20

The fluid change took me some time (and I made a mess) but overall it wasn't too difficult. Just a bit harder than an oil change, basically... BTW, the stock fluid (and Amsoil SVG for that matter) smells like absolute ass. I wasn't expecting it to stink so bad

I only took one picture during the fluid change. I was having trouble loosening the rear diff filler and drain bolts (this was the first time I ever changed the fluid). I sprayed it with PB blaster but it didn't seem to help much... I just couldn't get the leverage I needed to loosen it.

So I called up Ben (fullerton) and he told me his method: use the jack to push the wrench! Genius

Worked like a charm!

So far I've been happy with the SVG, the car's cold weather shifting is a lot better and it feels less stiff when cold. Hopefully it lasts me 30k miles...

That's all folks

Islandboy630 · 12-05-2007, 06:01 PM

^^ we tried that "jack to push wrech" method when we were trying to install trey's coilovers... only problem was we were going the wrong direction

how often are you suppose to change the trans/front diff and rear diff fluids?

munky69 · 12-05-2007, 06:24 PM

like every 30k. less if you do alot of freeway for the rear diff. it gets black kinda quick then...reminds me i need to do mine.

flatthump · 12-05-2007, 08:04 PM

Way to utilize that jack....but put the box end around it

UGB

**nandanrp** · 12-06-2007, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islandboy630

^^ we tried that "jack to push wrech" method when we were trying to install trey's coilovers... only problem was we were going the wrong direction

how often are you suppose to change the trans/front diff and rear diff fluids?

That sucks

Yeah I think 30K miles is about right... I did mine a bit early (26k miles) because my tranny felt like crap in colder weather.

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatthump

Way to utilize that jack....but put the box end around it

UGB

The box end was a 12-point I think, otherwise I would have

Islandboy630 · 12-06-2007, 07:45 AM

geez, you only have 26k on your 05... i just hit 27k on my 06 (1/06)-
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looks like i can get away to waiting until spring to change my tranny/diff fluids.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandanrp

That sucks

Yeah I think 30K miles is about right... I did mine a bit early (26k miles) because my tranny felt like crap in colder weather.

The box end was a 12-point I think, otherwise I would have

**nandanrp** · 12-06-2007, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islandboy630

geez, you only have 26k on your 05... i just hit 27k on my 06 (1/06)-
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looks like i can get away to waiting until spring to change my tranny/diff fluids.

My car is a weekend grocery getter.

munky69 · 12-06-2007, 08:43 AM

i got like 52k on my 04. would be waaaaaaaay less if i didn't do the 1100 mile round trip almost every weekend from san diego to stockon for almost a year.on top of the 100 or so miles a week DD'ing. it's parked right now saving miles

and $$ 91 legend ftw! i guess the 7 series is ok to

**nandanrp** · 12-06-2007, 08:45 AM

I used to drive for work to Madison, WI every week (and 100 miles a day before that) so I racked up a bunch of miles my first two years owing the car. Not so much this last year though...

**boondocksaint** · 12-06-2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandanrp

I used to drive for work to Madison, WI every week (and 100 miles a day before that) so I racked up a bunch of miles my first two years owing the car. Not so much this last year though...

I'd be under 10k miles if it weren't for two monster road trips back to the South.

But it's a car. It's supposed to be driven.

09-20-2007, 06:32 AM	#1306
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09-20-2007, 06:51 AM	#1307
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: nandanrp's 2005 OBP - few new interior mods Thanks Josh. My favorite mod of the 3 is the dead pedal... surprisingly I haven't had enough time driving with the new knob. I actually like that the stock one is taller... but I'm gonna give this some time to see how I like it. The hazard switch I am on the fence about, I like how the silver one looks too. I'll give it a few weeks

09-20-2007, 09:08 AM	#1308
jsh139 How YOU Doin? Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: OMGHI2U! Location: Philly 'burbs Posts: 7,719 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: nandanrp's 2005 OBP - few new interior mods The hazard switch is JDM, yo. You gotta keep it. I cleaned the **** outta the dead pedal before I shipped it. Damn thing was sparkling

09-20-2007, 10:36 AM	#1309
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09-21-2007, 09:30 PM	#1310
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: nandanrp's 2005 OBP - few new interior mods A photo-whore's worst nightmare... I've exceeded 10GB of image transfer this month, looks like my pictures won't work for another 4 days

12-05-2007, 12:35 PM	#1311
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: nandanrp's 2005 OBP - few new interior mods Well, not much to update on since my car is basically "done" for now But I did some winter prep a few weeks ago and also changed my trans/front diff and rear diff fluids. I also performed an oil change... Running Amsoil 5W30 for this change to see if I like its cold performance better than the 10W30 I normally run. So far, I'm happy. Front diff/trans: Amsoil SVG 75W90 Severe Gear lube Rear diff: Amsoil SVG 75W90 Sever Gear + Amsoil SlipLock friction modifier I also bought an Amsoil bottle pump and it made filling the trans and diff a piece of cake. The 30mm wrench for the rear diff cost $20 The fluid change took me some time (and I made a mess) but overall it wasn't too difficult. Just a bit harder than an oil change, basically... BTW, the stock fluid (and Amsoil SVG for that matter) smells like absolute ass. I wasn't expecting it to stink so bad I only took one picture during the fluid change. I was having trouble loosening the rear diff filler and drain bolts (this was the first time I ever changed the fluid). I sprayed it with PB blaster but it didn't seem to help much... I just couldn't get the leverage I needed to loosen it. So I called up Ben (fullerton) and he told me his method: use the jack to push the wrench! Genius Worked like a charm! So far I've been happy with the SVG, the car's cold weather shifting is a lot better and it feels less stiff when cold. Hopefully it lasts me 30k miles... That's all folks

12-05-2007, 06:01 PM	#1312
Islandboy630 Spec C Club Car: 08 MBC300 Sprt 4mtic Fav Mod: RIP - 06 OBP STI Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,160 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: nandanrp's 2005 OBP - nothing too exciting...just changed diff fluids ^^ we tried that "jack to push wrech" method when we were trying to install trey's coilovers... only problem was we were going the wrong direction how often are you suppose to change the trans/front diff and rear diff fluids?

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12-06-2007, 08:45 AM	#1319
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: nandanrp's 2005 OBP - nothing too exciting...just changed diff fluids I used to drive for work to Madison, WI every week (and 100 miles a day before that) so I racked up a bunch of miles my first two years owing the car. Not so much this last year though...