JJ's 2005 OBP/Black Diamond RE's Journal - DB 20G/APS DR525 tuned by Chris@EFI Logics - Page 6

JJ18Sniper · 07-28-2006, 03:06 PM

Here's a couple more photo's;

Ess - Take a closer look at the rear spats here... let me know if these are any better

nice-rice · 07-28-2006, 03:16 PM

Those spats look awesome, I love your car.

JJ18Sniper · 07-28-2006, 03:54 PM

Another update for today.... I've been pondering the OEM diffuser look for some time, and I decided to pull the trigger.

I purchased the OEM Diffuser kit to fit with the cusco subframe brace and the cusco diffuser mounts from JSC speed

Buying the Cusco parts allows me to avoid drilling into my trunk.

I think this look should be a solid addition for the rearend of my 05', and I will have it installed along with the prodrive rear diff protector I have sitting around!

Now that the diffuser is ordered.... I need help deciding on a front lip!

DubyaSTi · 07-29-2006, 11:06 AM

Well if you get a V-Limited and once you install that diffuser you will basically be a black version of my car...so I like that lol.
But seriously, you can't lose with either lip, but for your car I might go with the S203 carbon lip. It would probably stand out a little better against the black paint.

JJ18Sniper · 07-29-2006, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DubyaSTi

Well if you get a V-Limited and once you install that diffuser you will basically be a black version of my car...so I like that lol.
But seriously, you can't lose with either lip, but for your car I might go with the S203 carbon lip. It would probably stand out a little better against the black paint.

Thanks for the feedback Dubya. I love what you have done to your car thus far, so I am certainly happy to hear the comparison

Must be similar tastes. I love that UK grille you have. Another possible situation to look more like your ride

kts262 · 07-31-2006, 06:03 PM

I vote for the V-Limited. I have it on my OBP and I love it. Plus OEM fitment FTW! I got mine used on NASIOC for $250. If you wait you can probably find a great deal on one used and then you won't feel so bad when it gets scraped, etc.

http://iwsti.com/forums/showthread.p...957#post592957 has some pics of it on my car, and there are a few others I can dig up if you want.

I have the same Prodrive rear diff protector + Cusco/STi diffuser kit combo and it works great.

I also like that UK grille, I was going to get it but since I'm planning on a FMIC in ~ a year I figure there isn't much point.

JJ18Sniper · 07-31-2006, 07:06 PM

Thanks for the feedback kts262. Your car has some awesome mods, glad to see that the cusco diffuser kit / prodrive protector work well together.

I think that I've come down to choosing the V-limited lip. I was looking at the V-limited replica in Carbon fiber offered by E-auto thanks to essteayee's suggestion. The quality looked very good, and I was interested in the CF. I contacted E-auto and the bottom line was $439 shipped. I just can't fathom that price for a replica. This was further emphisized when tonight rallysportdirect listed the V-limited for $479 shipped.

After contemplating the situation I think the autentic route is the best choice for that price. Just need to contact them tomorrow to finalize the purchase and I will have a V-limited on the way! Thanks for all the suggestions!

JJ18Sniper · 08-01-2006, 07:51 AM

Update:

Called rallysportdirect this morning and ordered the V-limited lip for $479.00 shipped! I just couldn't beat the price and had to do it. The carbon fiber replica I looked at was $440 shipped, and the price difference between the authentic and replica were too close.

Pics when it arrives! For now:

kts262 · 08-01-2006, 08:06 AM

Sweet! Glad you went with the V-Limited. It'll look awesome on the car and it's an easy install. Mine didn't come with any instructions since it was used but I got under there and quickly figured it out. I used a few spare bolts and had it on there in no time flat. Yours will come with the extra install bits so it'll be an even better install. I think I had a copy of the install guide somewhere on my PC if your lip doesn't come with them and you want them. Let me know.

And $479 shipped is an awesome deal for the V-Limited!

At first I liked the look of the stock front w/ the side splitters. I couldn't imagine my car with a lip on it. Then I got the V-Limited and now I can't imagine it without it on there.

BlueGold · 08-07-2006, 08:39 AM

With respect to your turbo did you port it and/or make any modifications to it prior to installing your TBE??

lokutus1 · 08-07-2006, 08:41 AM

nice choice on the lip! $440 shipped seems a bit much for the cf replica lip. i got mine for $300 shipped. v-lim is going to look awesome though!

JJ18Sniper · 08-07-2006, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueGold

With respect to your turbo did you port it and/or make any modifications to it prior to installing your TBE??

Nope, nothing at all done to the turbocharger. I contemplated the idea way back when, but the fact of the matter is that this is my daily driver, and I couldn't afford downtime. I do though have the static x turbowrap around it though to keep some heat retention.

JJ18Sniper · 08-07-2006, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lokutus1

nice choice on the lip! $440 shipped seems a bit much for the cf replica lip. i got mine for $300 shipped. v-lim is going to look awesome though!

Thanks, I just couldn't fathom paying $440 for a replica, when the real thing was $479. The replica that I found to be the best in my opinion was the E-auto replica, but the price was simply outrageous. $300 shipped like yours would have been a lot more appealing! I'm excited about the v-limited, it's supposed to be here tomorrow

BlueGold · 08-08-2006, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ18Sniper

Nope, nothing at all done to the turbocharger. I contemplated the idea way back when, but the fact of the matter is that this is my daily driver, and I couldn't afford downtime. I do though have the static x turbowrap around it though to keep some heat retention.

Thanks for the information. Like you my STi is my daily driver so I can't afford much downtime. My plan is very similar to yours. I plan to go with the Crucial downpipe because it is heat coated. I have no plans to move to a FMIC so heat control is very important to me. For the time being I might keep my stock mid-pipe (second cat) but I wasn't sure if I went with Crucials mid-pipe with cat if I would have to deal with boost creep. That's what I'm afraid of. I figure with no EM and the downpipe I would have better spool at least. Then once I install some EM I can go from there. I was thinking Borla catback or keeping the stock catback. However, with your experience I may replace the stock mid-pipe as well. Decisions, decisions...

JJ18Sniper · 08-21-2006, 08:29 PM

Going to have some new pics posted tomorrow!

Things that have been INSTALLED since my last update;

*Authentic V-Limited Lip
*Cusco Rear Diffuser Kit (Cusco subframe brace, diffuser brackets, 06' rear diffuser)
*Prodrive Rear Differential Protector
*Hella Horns

What needs to be installed:
*TIC Pivot bushings
*1 new Group N front strut top (broke 1 front strut top's screw)

....Pics Tomorrow.

07-28-2006, 03:06 PM	#76
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,552 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Here's a couple more photo's; Ess - Take a closer look at the rear spats here... let me know if these are any better This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by JJ18Sniper : 01-13-2008 at 07:15 PM.

07-28-2006, 03:54 PM	#78
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,552 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Another update for today.... I've been pondering the OEM diffuser look for some time, and I decided to pull the trigger. I purchased the OEM Diffuser kit to fit with the cusco subframe brace and the cusco diffuser mounts from JSC speed Buying the Cusco parts allows me to avoid drilling into my trunk. I think this look should be a solid addition for the rearend of my 05', and I will have it installed along with the prodrive rear diff protector I have sitting around! Now that the diffuser is ordered.... I need help deciding on a front lip! Last edited by JJ18Sniper : 01-13-2008 at 07:15 PM.

08-01-2006, 07:51 AM	#83
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,552 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Update: Called rallysportdirect this morning and ordered the V-limited lip for $479.00 shipped! I just couldn't beat the price and had to do it. The carbon fiber replica I looked at was $440 shipped, and the price difference between the authentic and replica were too close. Pics when it arrives! For now: Last edited by JJ18Sniper : 01-13-2008 at 07:16 PM.

08-21-2006, 08:29 PM	#90
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,552 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Going to have some new pics posted tomorrow! Things that have been INSTALLED since my last update; Authentic V-Limited Lip Cusco Rear Diffuser Kit (Cusco subframe brace, diffuser brackets, 06' rear diffuser) Prodrive Rear Differential Protector Hella Horns What needs to be installed: TIC Pivot bushings 1 new Group N front strut top (broke 1 front strut top's screw) ....Pics Tomorrow. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-28-2006, 03:16 PM	#77
nice-rice S204 Racer Car: 05 STi Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,114 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Those spats look awesome, I love your car.

07-29-2006, 11:06 AM	#79
DubyaSTi Spec C Club Car: WR Blue 05 Wingless Fav Mod: V-Limited lip/Kansai Diffuser Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,071 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	Well if you get a V-Limited and once you install that diffuser you will basically be a black version of my car...so I like that lol. But seriously, you can't lose with either lip, but for your car I might go with the S203 carbon lip. It would probably stand out a little better against the black paint.

07-31-2006, 06:03 PM	#81
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,106 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	I vote for the V-Limited. I have it on my OBP and I love it. Plus OEM fitment FTW! I got mine used on NASIOC for $250. If you wait you can probably find a great deal on one used and then you won't feel so bad when it gets scraped, etc. http://iwsti.com/forums/showthread.p...957#post592957 has some pics of it on my car, and there are a few others I can dig up if you want. I have the same Prodrive rear diff protector + Cusco/STi diffuser kit combo and it works great. I also like that UK grille, I was going to get it but since I'm planning on a FMIC in ~ a year I figure there isn't much point.

07-31-2006, 07:06 PM	#82
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,552 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Thanks for the feedback kts262. Your car has some awesome mods, glad to see that the cusco diffuser kit / prodrive protector work well together. I think that I've come down to choosing the V-limited lip. I was looking at the V-limited replica in Carbon fiber offered by E-auto thanks to essteayee's suggestion. The quality looked very good, and I was interested in the CF. I contacted E-auto and the bottom line was $439 shipped. I just can't fathom that price for a replica. This was further emphisized when tonight rallysportdirect listed the V-limited for $479 shipped. After contemplating the situation I think the autentic route is the best choice for that price. Just need to contact them tomorrow to finalize the purchase and I will have a V-limited on the way! Thanks for all the suggestions!

08-01-2006, 08:06 AM	#84
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,106 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Sweet! Glad you went with the V-Limited. It'll look awesome on the car and it's an easy install. Mine didn't come with any instructions since it was used but I got under there and quickly figured it out. I used a few spare bolts and had it on there in no time flat. Yours will come with the extra install bits so it'll be an even better install. I think I had a copy of the install guide somewhere on my PC if your lip doesn't come with them and you want them. Let me know. And $479 shipped is an awesome deal for the V-Limited! At first I liked the look of the stock front w/ the side splitters. I couldn't imagine my car with a lip on it. Then I got the V-Limited and now I can't imagine it without it on there.

08-07-2006, 08:39 AM	#85
BlueGold Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05, Subaru Impreza W Location: Cincinnati Posts: 555 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	With respect to your turbo did you port it and/or make any modifications to it prior to installing your TBE??

08-07-2006, 08:41 AM	#86
lokutus1 Spec C Club Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,345 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	nice choice on the lip! $440 shipped seems a bit much for the cf replica lip. i got mine for $300 shipped. v-lim is going to look awesome though!