05CGM's...well...05 CGM! ***Big Willow vid fixed and new pics***

05cgm · 07-12-2006, 08:10 PM

I have decided to create one of these now that I have had the car a little over a year now. This is the most amazing and fun car I have ever owned. I came over from the Honda camp

and actually still have my last project car. I was mainly into shows for the last 8-9 years and would attend race events with buddies here and there. I have learned quite a bit about this car from everyone here would like to say thanks. Especially to the guys who offer their services (Esemes, Essteaeye), guys like stigsxr1235 for organizing all of the recent GB's, Nivek for the downpipe and Ben for the ride in the blue beast! I have decided to try another approach to building a car (function over form) but I still get the itch to try to make it look good

. Oh well, here is my attempt at both, hope you like:
Tim Bailey working his magic:

Waiting at Eastside Muffler to install more parts:

Streets of Willow

Big Willow

Buttonwillow

Shameless engine bay shot:

Engine / Intake:
Dual Cusco oil catch cans
Freddie32001 dual catch can plumbing kit
ARC titanium pulley cover
ARC titanium radiator shroud
ARC 1.3 bar radiator reservoir cap
Cusco radiator hoses
Process West oil cooler kit
Beatrush engine pitch rod
NGK one-step colder plugs (LFR7AIX)
SUN Automobile Cyber Speed Hyper Voltage Grounding System
Fumoto oil drain valve
TGV deletes
GrimmSpeed coated up-pipe
GrimmSpeed triple thick phenolic spacers
Worx Tuning black hood struts

Turbocharger & Induction:
Perrin big MAF
APS inlet pipe (PITA!!!)
ATP bolt-on GT3071 turbo
SSAC FMIC

Exhaust:
Helix catted DP
MagnaFlow custom catback system
Cusco wrapped header

Power:
91 octane - 344 whp & 355 ft/ lbs
100 octane - 385 whp & 414 ft/ lbs

ECU Tuning / Fuel:
Cobb AP V2
Deatschwerks 850cc injectors
Walbro 255lph fuel pump

Drivetrain:
Exedy twin plate clutch/ flywheel
ACPT carbon fiber driveshaft
Cusco motor and tranny mounts
Kartboy short shifter
TiC Klunk Killer

Suspension:
Cusco Zero-2E coilovers with e-Con
Cusco rear camber plate conversion kit
Upgraded to Cusco 10/8k spring rates
Cusco front and rear sway bars
Kartboy rear endlinks
Cusco trailing arms
Cusco rear lateral links
Cusco titanium front strut bar
Do-Luck 8-point aluminum front subframe brace
TiC Giuyngmyo Fender Cowl Braces
Cusco rear strut bar w/ V-brace
Cusco rear diffuser kit
Whiteline steering rack bushings
Whiteline comfort ALK
Whiteline roll center adjusters
Whiteline rear subframe lock bolts
Corner balanced/ aligned by Darin at West End Alignment-click for specs

Brakes:
RCE Kool Brake Kit
Cusco brake master cylinder brace
EBC Yellowstuff R pads (F & R)
Goodridge steel braided lines
Motul RBF600 brake fluid

Wheels & Tires:
Street
18x8.5 +52 offset Volk CE28N Time Attacks SOLD
235/40/18 Toyo Proxes4 SOLD
Track
17x8.5 +40 offset Enkei RPF1s (silver) SOLD
235/40/17 Hankook Z211 R-comps SOLD
17x9.5 +44 Enkei NT03+M wheels
255/40/17 Toyo Proxes R888 tires
KICS Project R40 lug nuts
Hella TC-400 Tire Press./ Temp. Monitor System

Interior:
Sparco Circuit
Sparco adjustable side mount
Defi triple meter hood w/ Defi BF Imperial boost, oil press. and EGT gauages
Apex'i turbo timer (

just cuz)
Apex'i AVC-R boost controller
JDM red hazard switch
CG Lock
AutoSpeed dead pedal
ASpec titanium shift knob
GarageSpec shifter extender
AndrewSS quick release camera mount

Exterior:
Ese-grill
Cleared headlights
Passenger headlight with custom integrated intake duct
Cusco front lip
Cusco tow hook (not the Nukabe one!

)
Cusco aluminum undertray w/ integrated brake ducts
WRX sideskirts
JDM rear spats
JDM rain guards
Custom power side mirrors
Custom painted carbon fiber trunk
Cusco carbon fiber 3D GT wing
JDM taillight mod
Rear blinker and 3rd brakelight overlay
De-badged

***reeksti*** · 07-12-2006, 08:15 PM

nice....

nice-rice · 07-12-2006, 08:21 PM

Very nice, keep it up bro.

sti gsxr 1235 · 07-13-2006, 05:55 AM

Congrats on the new journal bro..............you should add sme pics to this page aswell as your gallery!

Ikon · 07-13-2006, 10:33 PM

very nice

05cgm · 07-16-2006, 01:10 AM

Updated pic links. Still missing some.

05cgm · 07-18-2006, 08:11 PM

Just got an ARC titanium pulley cover thanks to ghibli99.

LightWerkz · 07-18-2006, 08:13 PM

Nice work man. Lets see some more pics!

ghibli99 · 07-18-2006, 08:19 PM

Looks good... your engine bay will look a tad nicer in a couple days.

-Mike

05cgm · 07-31-2006, 05:38 PM

Placed order for Cusco's Zero-2E

with e-Con today.

They should be here Thurs. and installed on Fri.

05cgm · 08-03-2006, 09:19 PM

Just got word they arrived today but I cannot install them until Tues.

I will also be installing Freddie32001's dual catch can kit with Cusco cans on the same day.

Huy · 08-03-2006, 09:26 PM

Let's see some more pics...I'm contemplating that lip for my CGM!

***KarlSTI*** · 08-04-2006, 02:22 AM

Great looking car & nice list of mods. How do you like that V-brace?

***Nutmegman*** · 08-04-2006, 03:39 AM

Lookin' good 05cgm. You will love your Cusco Zero 2E coilovers. I have a set of Zero 2R's and other than the custom sound system I paid a lot of $$$ for, the Cusco's are my one single favorite mod, the one that made the most difference immediately, both in terms of ride quality and adjustability.

05cgm · 08-04-2006, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. Karlsti, I like the V-brace a lot, felt a little bit of a difference but I really like the fact that I still have a trunk and access to my spare tire. I had to use it today

. I had a sidewall failure and lost the right rear tire, looked all over for 4 tires but found nothing. My buddy has a set of Advans off of an Evo with 5000 miles and he said I could have them. They are 235s instead of 225s so I am contemplating buying a set of Enkei RPF1s. If I do, I am trying to figure out what color, leaning toward silver. As for the suspension, it should be installed on Tues. now. Thanks Nutmegman, I have been following your car for a while now. Great job. I really hope these work for what I want. Last but not least, thanks to JDMmuscle for the Whiteline steering rack bushings. Later.

07-12-2006, 08:10 PM	#1
05cgm Silver Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track days!!! Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 1,209 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	05CGM's...well...05 CGM! *Big Willow vid fixed and new pics* I have decided to create one of these now that I have had the car a little over a year now. This is the most amazing and fun car I have ever owned. I came over from the Honda camp and actually still have my last project car. I was mainly into shows for the last 8-9 years and would attend race events with buddies here and there. I have learned quite a bit about this car from everyone here would like to say thanks. Especially to the guys who offer their services (Esemes, Essteaeye), guys like stigsxr1235 for organizing all of the recent GB's, Nivek for the downpipe and Ben for the ride in the blue beast! I have decided to try another approach to building a car (function over form) but I still get the itch to try to make it look good . Oh well, here is my attempt at both, hope you like: Tim Bailey working his magic: Waiting at Eastside Muffler to install more parts: Streets of Willow Big Willow Buttonwillow Shameless engine bay shot: Engine / Intake: Dual Cusco oil catch cans Freddie32001 dual catch can plumbing kit ARC titanium pulley cover ARC titanium radiator shroud ARC 1.3 bar radiator reservoir cap Cusco radiator hoses Process West oil cooler kit Beatrush engine pitch rod NGK one-step colder plugs (LFR7AIX) SUN Automobile Cyber Speed Hyper Voltage Grounding System Fumoto oil drain valve TGV deletes GrimmSpeed coated up-pipe GrimmSpeed triple thick phenolic spacers Worx Tuning black hood struts Turbocharger & Induction: Perrin big MAF APS inlet pipe (PITA!!!) ATP bolt-on GT3071 turbo SSAC FMIC Exhaust: Helix catted DP MagnaFlow custom catback system Cusco wrapped header Power: 91 octane - 344 whp & 355 ft/ lbs 100 octane - 385 whp & 414 ft/ lbs ECU Tuning / Fuel: Cobb AP V2 Deatschwerks 850cc injectors Walbro 255lph fuel pump Drivetrain: Exedy twin plate clutch/ flywheel ACPT carbon fiber driveshaft Cusco motor and tranny mounts Kartboy short shifter TiC Klunk Killer Suspension: Cusco Zero-2E coilovers with e-Con Cusco rear camber plate conversion kit Upgraded to Cusco 10/8k spring rates Cusco front and rear sway bars Kartboy rear endlinks Cusco trailing arms Cusco rear lateral links Cusco titanium front strut bar Do-Luck 8-point aluminum front subframe brace TiC Giuyngmyo Fender Cowl Braces Cusco rear strut bar w/ V-brace Cusco rear diffuser kit Whiteline steering rack bushings Whiteline comfort ALK Whiteline roll center adjusters Whiteline rear subframe lock bolts Corner balanced/ aligned by Darin at West End Alignment-click for specs Brakes: RCE Kool Brake Kit Cusco brake master cylinder brace EBC Yellowstuff R pads (F & R) Goodridge steel braided lines Motul RBF600 brake fluid Wheels & Tires: Street 18x8.5 +52 offset Volk CE28N Time Attacks SOLD 235/40/18 Toyo Proxes4 SOLD Track 17x8.5 +40 offset Enkei RPF1s (silver) SOLD 235/40/17 Hankook Z211 R-comps SOLD 17x9.5 +44 Enkei NT03+M wheels 255/40/17 Toyo Proxes R888 tires KICS Project R40 lug nuts Hella TC-400 Tire Press./ Temp. Monitor System Interior: Sparco Circuit Sparco adjustable side mount Defi triple meter hood w/ Defi BF Imperial boost, oil press. and EGT gauages Apex'i turbo timer ( just cuz) Apex'i AVC-R boost controller JDM red hazard switch CG Lock AutoSpeed dead pedal ASpec titanium shift knob GarageSpec shifter extender AndrewSS quick release camera mount Exterior: Ese-grill Cleared headlights Passenger headlight with custom integrated intake duct Cusco front lip Cusco tow hook (not the Nukabe one!) Cusco aluminum undertray w/ integrated brake ducts WRX sideskirts JDM rear spats JDM rain guards Custom power side mirrors Custom painted carbon fiber trunk Cusco carbon fiber 3D GT wing JDM taillight mod Rear blinker and 3rd brakelight overlay De-badged This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by 05cgm : 07-01-2008 at 09:17 PM.

08-04-2006, 10:28 PM	#15
05cgm Silver Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track days!!! Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 1,209 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Thanks for the comments guys. Karlsti, I like the V-brace a lot, felt a little bit of a difference but I really like the fact that I still have a trunk and access to my spare tire. I had to use it today . I had a sidewall failure and lost the right rear tire, looked all over for 4 tires but found nothing. My buddy has a set of Advans off of an Evo with 5000 miles and he said I could have them. They are 235s instead of 225s so I am contemplating buying a set of Enkei RPF1s. If I do, I am trying to figure out what color, leaning toward silver. As for the suspension, it should be installed on Tues. now. Thanks Nutmegman, I have been following your car for a while now. Great job. I really hope these work for what I want. Last but not least, thanks to JDMmuscle for the Whiteline steering rack bushings. Later. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-12-2006, 08:15 PM	#2
*reeksti* Friendlys Suby Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,103 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	nice....

07-12-2006, 08:21 PM	#3
nice-rice S204 Racer Car: 05 STi Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,107 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Very nice, keep it up bro.

07-13-2006, 05:55 AM	#4
sti gsxr 1235 Spec C Club Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: SUBTLE changes that make a BIG difference! Location: Monmouth County New Jerse Posts: 1,574 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Congrats on the new journal bro..............you should add sme pics to this page aswell as your gallery!

07-13-2006, 10:33 PM	#5
Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Starbucks, WA Posts: 5,471 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	very nice

07-16-2006, 01:10 AM	#6
05cgm Silver Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track days!!! Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 1,209 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Updated pic links. Still missing some.

07-18-2006, 08:11 PM	#7
05cgm Silver Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track days!!! Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 1,209 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Just got an ARC titanium pulley cover thanks to ghibli99.

07-18-2006, 08:13 PM	#8
LightWerkz STI Master Car: E46 M3 Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,482 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (77)	Nice work man. Lets see some more pics!

07-18-2006, 08:19 PM	#9
ghibli99 Professional STI Racer Car: 08 GD3 5MT Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 809 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Looks good... your engine bay will look a tad nicer in a couple days. -Mike

07-31-2006, 05:38 PM	#10
05cgm Silver Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track days!!! Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 1,209 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Placed order for Cusco's Zero-2E with e-Con today. They should be here Thurs. and installed on Fri.

08-03-2006, 09:19 PM	#11
05cgm Silver Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track days!!! Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 1,209 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Just got word they arrived today but I cannot install them until Tues. I will also be installing Freddie32001's dual catch can kit with Cusco cans on the same day.

08-03-2006, 09:26 PM	#12
Huy The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2005 CGM WRX STi Fav Mod: Mod? Why never.. Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 962 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Let's see some more pics...I'm contemplating that lip for my CGM!

08-04-2006, 02:22 AM	#13
*KarlSTI* Titanium Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Modified Stock Heat Shield Location: Neptune Bch, FL Posts: 3,907 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Great looking car & nice list of mods. How do you like that V-brace?

08-04-2006, 03:39 AM	#14
*Nutmegman* Platinum Member Car: '05 Crystal Grey Met Fav Mod: The whole package... Location: Beaverton OR Posts: 206 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Lookin' good 05cgm. You will love your Cusco Zero 2E coilovers. I have a set of Zero 2R's and other than the custom sound system I paid a lot of $$$ for, the Cusco's are my one single favorite mod, the one that made the most difference immediately, both in terms of ride quality and adjustability.