SLOWSTI - RIP :( - Long overdue update. New vehicle inside... - Page 5

Marcus · 08-03-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by subwrxkid

Adam is the man. Congrats on your new seat purchase.

How do you like the cusco master cylinder brace? I am actually sponsored by them so ill grab one of those this week.

I haven't pushed it really hard yet, the pedal feels a tad firmer just before the ABS kicks in (hopefully it's not just in my head). Probably feel the difference on a road course or maybe when I autoX next

Marcus · 08-04-2007, 12:08 PM

Last night I also installed NGK Iridium 1-step colder spark plugs. Install went very smooth, I was pleasantly surprised at how things came along. The plugs are in a terrible spot but are accessible with simple hand tools (and small hands helped too). One step closer to my protune...

Took it on a test drive for the first time this afternoon and WOW. I wasn't expecting to notice any difference, at least not until the tune, but the car runs surprising smooth! At idle and under a load I swear it runs butter smooth. Shifting gears is much smoother, everything is improved. I really can't believe it. No noticeable power gains, but so far the plugs are well worth the $38 and 2 hours time to install just for the security and smoothness I've felt so far.

addicted1 · 08-04-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus

Last night I also installed NGK Iridium 1-step colder spark plugs. Install went very smooth, I was pleasantly surprised at how things came along. The plugs are in a terrible spot but are accessible with simple hand tools (and small hands helped too). One step closer to my protune...

Took it on a test drive for the first time this afternoon and WOW. I wasn't expecting to notice any difference, at least not until the tune, but the car runs surprising smooth! At idle and under a load I swear it runs butter smooth. Shifting gears is much smoother, everything is improved. I really can't believe it. No noticeable power gains, but so far the plugs are well worth the $38 and 2 hours time to install just for the security and smoothness I've felt so far.

awesome journal man, very similar line I'll be taking my car down. Nice to see folks getting the suspension and stiffening mods put on.

Spark plugs took that long to install? Ouch, I've not looked into it, but knew I was going to get around to it. Spoiled by your traditional 4cyl honda.. so easy to get to the plugs..

Ikon · 08-04-2007, 08:13 PM

very nice seats car looks good

Marcus · 08-05-2007, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by addicted1

awesome journal man, very similar line I'll be taking my car down. Nice to see folks getting the suspension and stiffening mods put on.

Spark plugs took that long to install? Ouch, I've not looked into it, but knew I was going to get around to it. Spoiled by your traditional 4cyl honda.. so easy to get to the plugs..

Thanks!

I wasn't in any rush, if I had to do it again I could probably do it in 45 minutes to an hour. Definitely not the same walk in the park as the inline 4 engines are, but still easier than it looks.

importmike · 08-05-2007, 06:26 AM

Love the journal Marcus, very clean AW. Can't wait for pictures of the Ergo's.

Marcus · 08-05-2007, 01:07 PM

Syms Wing bought and paid for!!

Just so happened to be browsing the Private Classifieds forum (which I never do, I almost always buy stuff new) and saw a Syms wing for sale, brand new unpainted by Andy aka sarkleseizure, for an outstanding deal. Originally listed late 06 and still hadn't sold, so I had to pick it up. Wasn't planning on buying the wing for a few months but it was just another deal I couldn't pass up

This car is really starting to cost me some big money now, I need to stop

addicted1 · 08-05-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus

This car is really starting to cost me some big money now, I need to stop

yeah... good luck with that.

Marcus · 08-05-2007, 07:09 PM

Finally got around to a photoshoot today with my roommate's Evo IX SE, took about 80 pics, here's just a sample

Taken at Red Rock Canyon

I can post more if requested. Thanks for looking

-Marcus

arkleseizure · 08-05-2007, 07:12 PM

I see you've updated your journal already!

It'll be on it's way tomorrow...I'm subscribing so I can check it out once it's painted and installed.

Marcus · 08-05-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by arkleseizure

I see you've updated your journal already!

It'll be on it's way tomorrow...I'm subscribing so I can check it out once it's painted and installed.

You better believe it!

Definitely more pics to come once it's installed. I'm excited.

teamjordan23 · 08-05-2007, 07:23 PM

Nice pics with a perfect scenery. Both cars look amazing. Definitely post up the rest of the shots.

Cant wait to see the car with the Syms Wing, should complete the rear of your car. I believe I said that in here before.

Marcus · 08-05-2007, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by teamjordan23

Nice pics with a perfect scenery. Both cars look amazing. Definitely post up the rest of the shots.

Cant wait to see the car with the Syms Wing, should complete the rear of your car. I believe I said that in here before.

I agree. Rather, I hope it finishes my exterior, and the Brides finish my interior, because I can't afford anymore mods

Just a protune and then stop the modding!

viNnYKuRB1 · 08-05-2007, 08:16 PM

your car loooks siiiiiiiick!!

ptx415 · 08-05-2007, 09:18 PM

mroe pics of you and your roommates car ...mMMmm evo...

08-04-2007, 12:08 PM	#62
Marcus Senior STI Driver Car: 2008 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Bride Brix II Location: Las Vegas Posts: 315 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: SLOWSTI - Bride Ergo II's ordered, Cusco MCB installed Last night I also installed NGK Iridium 1-step colder spark plugs. Install went very smooth, I was pleasantly surprised at how things came along. The plugs are in a terrible spot but are accessible with simple hand tools (and small hands helped too). One step closer to my protune... Took it on a test drive for the first time this afternoon and WOW. I wasn't expecting to notice any difference, at least not until the tune, but the car runs surprising smooth! At idle and under a load I swear it runs butter smooth. Shifting gears is much smoother, everything is improved. I really can't believe it. No noticeable power gains, but so far the plugs are well worth the $38 and 2 hours time to install just for the security and smoothness I've felt so far.

08-04-2007, 08:13 PM	#64
Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,428 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (12)	Re: SLOWSTI - Bride Ergo II's ordered, Cusco MCB installed very nice seats car looks good

08-05-2007, 06:26 AM	#66
importmike Professional STI Driver Car: 07 SWP/Gold STi Location: Corona, CA Posts: 404 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: SLOWSTI - Bride Ergo II's ordered, Cusco MCB installed Love the journal Marcus, very clean AW. Can't wait for pictures of the Ergo's.

08-05-2007, 01:07 PM	#67
Marcus Senior STI Driver Car: 2008 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Bride Brix II Location: Las Vegas Posts: 315 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: SLOWSTI - Bride Ergo II's ordered, Cusco MCB installed Syms Wing bought and paid for!! Just so happened to be browsing the Private Classifieds forum (which I never do, I almost always buy stuff new) and saw a Syms wing for sale, brand new unpainted by Andy aka sarkleseizure, for an outstanding deal. Originally listed late 06 and still hadn't sold, so I had to pick it up. Wasn't planning on buying the wing for a few months but it was just another deal I couldn't pass up This car is really starting to cost me some big money now, I need to stop

08-05-2007, 07:09 PM	#69
Marcus Senior STI Driver Car: 2008 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Bride Brix II Location: Las Vegas Posts: 315 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: SLOWSTI - Bride Ergo II's and Syms CF Wing Ordered! Finally got around to a photoshoot today with my roommate's Evo IX SE, took about 80 pics, here's just a sample Taken at Red Rock Canyon I can post more if requested. Thanks for looking -Marcus Last edited by Marcus : 08-05-2007 at 07:36 PM.

08-05-2007, 07:12 PM	#70
arkleseizure Spec C Club Car: 00 S2000, 04 WRB STi Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,019 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: SLOWSTI - Bride Ergo II's and Syms CF Wing Ordered! I see you've updated your journal already! It'll be on it's way tomorrow...I'm subscribing so I can check it out once it's painted and installed.

08-05-2007, 07:23 PM	#72
teamjordan23 Banned Location: NJ Posts: 760 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: SLOWSTI - Bride Ergo II's and Syms CF Wing Ordered! Nice pics with a perfect scenery. Both cars look amazing. Definitely post up the rest of the shots. Cant wait to see the car with the Syms Wing, should complete the rear of your car. I believe I said that in here before.

08-05-2007, 08:16 PM	#74
viNnYKuRB1 Junior STI Driver Car: 2007 UGM WRX STi Location: Chicago Posts: 51 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: SLOWSTI - Bride Ergo II's and Syms CF Wing Ordered! Photoshoot with Evo IX post # your car loooks siiiiiiiick!!

08-05-2007, 09:18 PM	#75
ptx415 Amateur STI Driver Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 16 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: SLOWSTI - Bride Ergo II's and Syms CF Wing Ordered! Photoshoot with Evo IX post #69 mroe pics of you and your roommates car ...mMMmm evo... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.