[KarlSTI]

hint:

[Huy]

Originally Posted by KarlSTI

OK, it's been awhile since I updated this: Here's the new dragster look I'm going for now. Looks killer driving around town.....







You ought to see the huge slicks I've got on the back!

Haha!

[Chris05STi]

Cobb TBE, easy! Update your sig now!

[KarlSTI]

No but nice try....I will get the COBB ultimately....this is a diversion...but something I always wanted.

[KarlSTI]

OK, another hint....makes a unique sound at WOT.....

[teamjordan23]

USDM Genome. Easy.

[KarlSTI]

^^^^ Yup...I'm loving the sounds it makes. Lower louder rumble than stock but not too loud. Absolutely shrieks when you get on it....my son though someone was blowing a whistle at us first time I hit it.....

[teamjordan23]

Nice Journal BTW. I never read through your journal before for some strange reason. I especially love the track pictures (action shots). Your car has come a long way since you got it. Cant wait to see the upcoming mods, seems like you got alot coming in.

Glad to see your enjoying your Genome. As soon as you said unique sound at WOT I knew what it was. The classic whistle of the Genome, gotta love it.

[KarlSTI]

Originally Posted by teamjordan23

Nice Journal BTW. I never read through your journal before for some strange reason. I especially love the track pictures (action shots). Your car has come a long way since you got it. Cant wait to see the upcoming mods, seems like you got alot coming in.

Glad to see your enjoying your Genome. As soon as you said unique sound at WOT I knew what it was. The classic whistle of the Genome, gotta love it.

Thanks. I certainly have more plans than money... The Genome wasn't planned and isn't really in my mod list....but I do love the sound....

More pics of the Genome:

[nice-rice]

Nice choice on the Genome, looks good back there.

[KarlSTI]

Originally Posted by electronblur

Nice choice on the Genome, looks good back there.

Thanks Jeremy....it sounds much better than stock.. I've always wanted to see/hear a drive by video on the Genome. I'll make one and put it in here. Most clips are either of what it sounds like parked or from within the car.....but the "jet takeoff whistle shriek" can be shocking to the unsuspecting person you're passing.....


Edit: 4/22/07 Autox in Gainesville videos. A squealing sound that started last June has gotten worse. You can hear it in some of the left handers. Definitely a metal to metal rubbing sound.

Brenda Run 4 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7430614998853018849 57.009

Brenda Run 5 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5382253327895100203 56.1XX

Karl Run 4 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7540657809147919195 55.XXX

FASTEST - Karl Run 5 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7321923026428670208 54.6XX

[1SlowCavalier]

sounds good. nice runs

[KarlSTI]

Originally Posted by 1SlowCavalier

sounds good. nice runs

Thanks! My fastest runs usually expose my weaknesses...late turning....understeering...etc. Oh well, it was good enough for 2nd place in STU with at least 7 in the class.

You may have noticed a high pitched metallic squeal in a left hander in the video....I think I know where it came from:



This is my front left wheel....what caused the scratch cut in the inside? I'll put it up on stands tomorrow to find out....

EDIT: 5/5/07 - OK last weekend I put it up on stands and looked and looked and I can't find anything that could contact the wheel. The closest thing is the disc but I don't see how it could touch. After I rotated the tires I went out and tried to get it to rub and couldn't get it to do it. Still confused.... I guess I'll have the shop investigate during my 30k service.

EDIT: 5/13/07 27,875 miles. Waxed 1/2 of the car (Driver's side) with Turtlewax ICE and the other half with Black Magic wax. I'll monitor over the weeks to come to see which performs the best.

ICE Pros: 1)Clear liquid does not dry to a haze so no problem with it getting into nooks and crannies. 2) You can apply it to the entire car before wiping off. 3) You can apply it in direct sunlight. 4) Faster to apply and polish than liquid wax. 5) Fine on black plastic and rubber.

ICE Cons: 1) Actually kind of hard to know if you've polished an area because since it is clear it's hard to see. 2) Can't get it on glass.

I used the liquid for both. ICE is a polish and Black Magic is a wax. I've been using Black Magic wax for awhile now and really like it's durability....

Black Magic Pros: 1) Durability....water beading still after several washes. 2) Easy to see where you've waxed and wiped because of its visability. 3) OK on glass.

Black Magic Cons: 1)Hazes when it dries so need to keep it out of nooks and crannies. 2) Need to apply in sections. 3) Need to apply in the shade. 4) Slower to apply than ICE. 5) Need to keep it off of rubber (this is tough because painted parts are next to rubber bits).

Now for the test of time....

[KarlSTI]

The 5Zigen's showed up!



This gives you an idea what the matt black will look like on CGM....



Coilovers next....

Coming up:

• Whiteline 24mm RSB
• Kartboy Rear Endlinks
• RCE T2 Coilovers
• Whiteline Camber Plates (F)
• Cusco Camber Plates (R)
• Schroth Quick fit harness
• Crank Pulley
• AP Stage I
• Cobb TBE
• AP Stage II
• El Cheapo Catch Cans
• 275 Kumho 710s
• Gauges
• EL Headers - Full-Race?
• TSX TMIC
• One step colder plugs
• Protune
• Kartboy Hangers
• V-Limited Lip
• 07 STI Fender Cowl Braces
• Carlab X-Brace

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[slyguySTI]

nice list ya got there... lookin secksy!!!