LaMer's daily driven 2006 STI - Page 20

La Mer · 09-21-2007, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandanrp

What are your plans with the stock springs/struts?

Keep 'em in a box like all my other stock crap... I could build a car with all my OE stuff

I'm not big on selling my OE parts. At some point, I will part the car out, and return it to stock. IF that doesn't happen THEN I'll sell the OE stuff.

**nandanrp** · 09-21-2007, 09:01 AM

Good idea...and I've done the same... though I should just sell all that crap because I'm pretty sure this car is with me for at least 4-5 more years.

La Mer · 09-21-2007, 09:09 AM

AND, notice the damn dent is still there

I tried to get an estimate from a paintless dent guy, but he said it was too deep.

**nandanrp** · 09-21-2007, 09:10 AM

Just get a rising sun decal to cover it up......

flatthump · 09-21-2007, 09:41 AM

Schweeeeeet

Let me drive it

La Mer · 09-24-2007, 12:29 PM

Welp, Mr. Flatthump and I did my brakelines on Friday night. Amidst the hurricane-like downpour, crazy El Salvadorian maintenance guy, Budweisers, and missing banjo-bolt, we managed to change all four pads to new Ferodos and replace the OE lines with Goodridge SS lines, but because of the missing banjo-bolt we couldn't get the 4th one.

I got an email into Goodridge to get a replacement. Hopefully that won't be too much of a headache to get my hands on.

Also, it seems as though I've developed a clunk'ish type noise up on the front right corner. I'm not sure what it is, but it seems as though it's the spring not seated

. I've been so busy moving I haven't had any time to look, but I will try to get to it tomorrow night

.

T3h_Clap · 09-24-2007, 12:36 PM

what type of popping noise?

i had a spring not properly seated on my WRX so i know the sound if you can describe what it is and when it happens.

La Mer · 09-24-2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

what type of popping noise?

i had a spring not properly seated on my WRX so i know the sound if you can describe what it is and when it happens.

Hmm... It isn't very loud, and only happens when hitting a small bump, or small hole. It only happens at low speed (less than ~25mph). It's on the deeper side of a 'pop'.

T3h_Clap · 09-24-2007, 12:54 PM

first thing i'd check is torque on your top nut of the strut.

an unseated spring happens when turning the wheel (usually).

fractur3 · 09-24-2007, 01:26 PM

wow what kind of wing is that its sick

fullerton · 09-24-2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by La Mer

AND, notice the damn dent is still there

I tried to get an estimate from a paintless dent guy, but he said it was too deep.

Why not try and pop it out from the inside. It may not fix it perfectly, but it might reduce the depth.

La Mer · 09-24-2007, 01:32 PM

New pictures. Only 10 miles on the suspension:

La Mer · 09-24-2007, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullerton

Why not try and pop it out from the inside. It may not fix it perfectly, but it might reduce the depth.

I was thinking about that the other day. Especially knowing that the STI has very little insulation (shiit that's in the way) so it should be somewhat easy. And honestly, what do I have to lose? The panel needs to be replaced no matter what.

fullerton · 09-24-2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by La Mer

I was thinking about that the other day. Especially knowing that the STI has very little insulation (shiit that's in the way) so it should be somewhat easy. And honestly, what do I have to lose? The panel needs to be replaced no matter what.

Yeah, I seriously doubt there is more than a piece of plastic bag material between the door card and the paint.

La Mer · 09-24-2007, 01:43 PM

I guess the paint could spider/crack

09-21-2007, 09:01 AM	#287
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: LaMer's S204'ish RB320'ish 2006 STI: Prodrive RB320 suspension installed. Good idea...and I've done the same... though I should just sell all that crap because I'm pretty sure this car is with me for at least 4-5 more years.

09-21-2007, 09:09 AM	#288
La Mer NIИja Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,213 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: LaMer's S204'ish RB320'ish 2006 STI: Prodrive RB320 suspension installed. AND, notice the damn dent is still there I tried to get an estimate from a paintless dent guy, but he said it was too deep.

09-21-2007, 09:10 AM	#289
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: LaMer's S204'ish RB320'ish 2006 STI: Prodrive RB320 suspension installed. Just get a rising sun decal to cover it up......

09-21-2007, 09:41 AM	#290
flatthump Enginerd Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 13,004 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: LaMer's S204'ish RB320'ish 2006 STI: Prodrive RB320 suspension installed. Schweeeeeet Let me drive it

09-24-2007, 12:29 PM	#291
La Mer NIИja Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,213 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: LaMer's S204'ish RB320'ish 2006 STI: Prodrive RB320 suspension installed. Welp, Mr. Flatthump and I did my brakelines on Friday night. Amidst the hurricane-like downpour, crazy El Salvadorian maintenance guy, Budweisers, and missing banjo-bolt, we managed to change all four pads to new Ferodos and replace the OE lines with Goodridge SS lines, but because of the missing banjo-bolt we couldn't get the 4th one. I got an email into Goodridge to get a replacement. Hopefully that won't be too much of a headache to get my hands on. Also, it seems as though I've developed a clunk'ish type noise up on the front right corner. I'm not sure what it is, but it seems as though it's the spring not seated . I've been so busy moving I haven't had any time to look, but I will try to get to it tomorrow night .

09-24-2007, 12:36 PM	#292
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Orlando Posts: 21,310 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: LaMer's S204'ish RB320'ish 2006 STI: Prodrive RB320 suspension installed. what type of popping noise? i had a spring not properly seated on my WRX so i know the sound if you can describe what it is and when it happens.

09-24-2007, 12:54 PM	#294
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