nandanrp's 2005 OBP - first update in 6 months, some new pictures - Page 45

Muffnbluff · 11-29-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nandanrp

Nah...next would be springs, but a new TV (my birfday gift to myself

) will put a damper on the bank account for a while.

Psh...be like me and live off peanut butter and jellys for awhile.

AndrewSS · 11-29-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nandanrp

Nah...next would be springs, but a new TV (my birfday gift to myself

) will put a damper on the bank account for a while.

I want tings too, but I gotta save save save, unless someone wants to order like 250 camera mounts I got time before anything more happens to the car

**nandanrp** · 11-29-2006, 08:00 PM

Forgot to post this from last weekend...

After installing my KB/TiC hardened bushings, I experienced increased NVH from the shift lever, as expected. I enjoy the tranny whine, but the shift knob also rattled a lot, and that got REALLY annoying. So this past weekend, I tried to fix the rattle...if the fix failed, I was going to buy a new Prodrive knob.

After two 5+ hour trips on the highway, I was able to determine that the cause of the rattle was the plastic shift pattern on top of the 05+ knobs. In fact, my initial fix was to wrap a rubber band around the top of the knob to stop the rattle. It worked, but clearly it was only a stopgap solution.

So I pulled the shift pattern off the knob, added some precisely cut foam double-sided tape triangles, and then pushed the shift pattern back on (it was a snug fit). I'm happy to say - the rattle is gone!

So for anyone with a noisy 05+ knob, here's your solution:

Muffnbluff · 11-29-2006, 08:06 PM

ever the do it yourselfer nan...and I mean that about more than just car work

**nandanrp** · 11-29-2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

Psh...be like me and live off peanut butter and jellys for awhile.

Haha if only that would save enough

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewSS

I want tings too, but I gotta save save save, unless someone wants to order like 250 camera mounts I got time before anything more happens to the car

Ugh tell me about it

**nandanrp** · 11-29-2006, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

ever the do it yourselfer nan...and I mean that about more than just car work

Since when is self-service ghey?

***Insane06STi*** · 11-29-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nandanrp

Since when is self-service ghey?

**nandanrp** · 12-21-2006, 07:09 AM

Some pics from early December... Ben (fullerton) and his wife, Ricky (covert747), and a friend and I went to Chicago Indoor Racing in the suburbs (indoor "adult" go-karting). Fun times!

On the way there, I saw a parking lot full of snow, and mostly untouched. So naturally I roll in to play, 'cause I don't get that opportunity in downtown.

Well, I got a few nice drifts in untouched snow, and decided to go to another part of the lot...which was unfortunately molested by a truck or something. I managed to get my scoob stuck!

8-12" of packed hard snow and all-season tires don't mix. I switched between full lock and Auto to see if the DCCD could outsmart me...it didn't, lock eventually got me out... But I had to rock the car in 1st and reverse for like 10 minutes

Anywhoo, I got out

The packed hard snow froze inside my wheels and threw my wheel balance off for about 20 miles on the highway. Felt like I broke something

Also, pics with the other cars after dark (not great pics...it was like 15 degrees out, I couldn't feel my fingers)

***fullerton*** · 12-21-2006, 07:23 AM

nice use of the blur tool.

T3h_Clap · 12-21-2006, 07:24 AM

foresters ftw!

**nandanrp** · 12-21-2006, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fullerton

nice use of the blur tool.

I have mad photoshop skillz y0!

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Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

foresters ftw!

Yep, Ricky's wife drives an FXT which he borrowed for the evening...he doesn't run his STi in the snow, he's got a beater instead

La Mer · 12-21-2006, 07:40 AM

where are the RA flaps?!

**nandanrp** · 12-21-2006, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by La Mer

where are the RA flaps?!

They are sitting in the envelope, waiting for install...it was too cold that weekend to do it outside

(That white stuff is snow Garry!

)

I'm hoping to do it tomorrow in my parents' garage

La Mer · 12-21-2006, 07:44 AM

gotcha.

they are going to look really good on the OBP. <sgm ftw>

kts262 · 12-21-2006, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nandanrp

They are sitting in the envelope, waiting for install...it was too cold that weekend to do it outside

yea i might actually beat you with getting them installed!

probably installing them this weekend in the garage @ my mom's new house as well.

11-29-2006, 08:00 PM	#663
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)	Forgot to post this from last weekend... After installing my KB/TiC hardened bushings, I experienced increased NVH from the shift lever, as expected. I enjoy the tranny whine, but the shift knob also rattled a lot, and that got REALLY annoying. So this past weekend, I tried to fix the rattle...if the fix failed, I was going to buy a new Prodrive knob. After two 5+ hour trips on the highway, I was able to determine that the cause of the rattle was the plastic shift pattern on top of the 05+ knobs. In fact, my initial fix was to wrap a rubber band around the top of the knob to stop the rattle. It worked, but clearly it was only a stopgap solution. So I pulled the shift pattern off the knob, added some precisely cut foam double-sided tape triangles, and then pushed the shift pattern back on (it was a snug fit). I'm happy to say - the rattle is gone! So for anyone with a noisy 05+ knob, here's your solution: Last edited by nandanrp : 12-04-2007 at 12:02 PM.

12-21-2006, 07:09 AM	#668
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)	Some pics from early December... Ben (fullerton) and his wife, Ricky (covert747), and a friend and I went to Chicago Indoor Racing in the suburbs (indoor "adult" go-karting). Fun times! On the way there, I saw a parking lot full of snow, and mostly untouched. So naturally I roll in to play, 'cause I don't get that opportunity in downtown. Well, I got a few nice drifts in untouched snow, and decided to go to another part of the lot...which was unfortunately molested by a truck or something. I managed to get my scoob stuck! 8-12" of packed hard snow and all-season tires don't mix. I switched between full lock and Auto to see if the DCCD could outsmart me...it didn't, lock eventually got me out... But I had to rock the car in 1st and reverse for like 10 minutes Anywhoo, I got out The packed hard snow froze inside my wheels and threw my wheel balance off for about 20 miles on the highway. Felt like I broke something Also, pics with the other cars after dark (not great pics...it was like 15 degrees out, I couldn't feel my fingers) Last edited by nandanrp : 12-04-2007 at 12:02 PM.

11-29-2006, 08:06 PM	#664
Muffnbluff DOMINATOR Car: 05 STi OBP Fav Mod: Strut Clunk Location: STL Posts: 5,609 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	ever the do it yourselfer nan...and I mean that about more than just car work

12-21-2006, 07:23 AM	#669
*fullerton* abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,247 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	nice use of the blur tool.

12-21-2006, 07:24 AM	#670
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Pompano Beach Posts: 21,173 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	foresters ftw!

12-21-2006, 07:40 AM	#672
La Mer NIИja Car: 2006 STI (SGM) Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,185 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	where are the RA flaps?!

12-21-2006, 07:44 AM	#674
La Mer NIИja Car: 2006 STI (SGM) Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,185 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	gotcha. they are going to look really good on the OBP. <sgm ftw>