BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi (6-16-08 New Pics Page 4, Post 48) - Page 3

toogood · 03-12-2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxtwo

Ha! Thanks, you should see what it looks like now...it looks sickly pale from all the road crap. C'mon warmer weather! Clean wheels + dirty car FTW!

i know what you mean

my front end is

i drive back home on the weekends...so im averaging 300 miles a week

i plan on having my front end re-painted...then look into getting a clear bra...if not i'll just use the blue tape when i travel

**boxtwo** · 04-29-2008, 11:23 AM

4/29/08: Added a few items to the Timeline.

Still waiting on Transmission Mount parts to finish my bushing install. Stupid torque wrench. I hope to get some more pics up soon, I have been saying that FOREVER and it just keeps slipping my mind. I', up in the air over installing the subframe lockout bolts. Some say no problem, but others have said that it is not a good idea to leave them in. Since it is simple enough, I may put them in, see how it feels and base my decision on that.

F EVOZ · 05-01-2008, 05:16 AM

Well now you can get new pics up of the sexy beast with the new 'stuff' lol

Car is looking great man...keep up the great work!

**boxtwo** · 05-01-2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F EVOZ

Well now you can get new pics up of the sexy beast with the new 'stuff' lol

Car is looking great man...keep up the great work!

Thanks man, I'll be sure to update pics this time!!!

5/1/08: My Tranny subframe parts are in!!! I can finally finish this $500 tranny mount bushing install

**boxtwo** · 05-01-2008, 02:42 PM

Where the magic happens:

**boxtwo** · 05-01-2008, 02:43 PM

Borla XR-1 Cat Back (S3xy A$$!!!)

**boxtwo** · 05-01-2008, 02:44 PM

New BBS Center Caps from F EVOZ:

**boxtwo** · 05-01-2008, 02:45 PM

The SIMPLE Tranny Bushing Install Project 2.0:

Where I spent a LOT of time learning new words...

**boxtwo** · 05-01-2008, 02:46 PM

When things go bad...

When things get gooder...

**boxtwo** · 05-01-2008, 02:51 PM

V-Limited, no stickers. Lovin the clean look.

F EVOZ · 05-01-2008, 09:27 PM

car looks sick with mud flaps and the new caps, of course lol

you planning to paint the housing's of the head lights/tail lights?

I think it would look sick all blacked out

**boxtwo** · 05-02-2008, 05:01 AM

Thanks! Not sure what else I plan on doing to the exterior. I'd like to repalce the grill, maybe fogs.

**boxtwo** · 05-05-2008, 08:33 AM

5/5/08: Thoughts on TiC Sexy Rear End and KB Tranny Mount Bushings

I installed both of these mods over the last couple of weeks, minus the subframe lockout bolts. First was the Sexy Rear End. Noticeable change over stock. Shifts felt smoother and firm. Less driveline "thunk" during faster shifts. A very slight increase in NVH (these are the comfort bushings) but to be honest, I like the sound.

The Tranny Mount bushings were a nightmare simply because my torque wrench failed. Once the parts were in and the bushings were installed, there was a noticeable improvement in shifter feel and a very slight increase in NVH.

Overall, excellent mods and I can't wait to see the change when the lockout bolts are installed. The overall driveline feels more stable and there is a HUGE reduction in shift-slop. Gates are exactly where you expect them to be, even if cornering.

**boxtwo** · 05-07-2008, 08:22 AM

5/7/08: Overspray issue Part II
<vent>
Several parts repainted a few months ago. Got it back, swirled to hell and overspray everywhere. Brought it back, swirled more, some of the overspray gone. Detailed Sunday, more overspray, like half the rear bumper and most of the lower front bumper. Brought it back today to get addressed. So frustrating.
</vent>

**boxtwo** · 06-10-2008, 05:57 AM

6/9/08: Whiteline Subframe Lockout Bolts

Did my monthly bolt-check under the car last night and I came across my Lockout bolts that had never been installed. Figured I needed something to do and that sounded like a good, brainless project.

The install was easy, BUT I had to use a little creativity to line up the subframe and the bolt hole. Using an Irwin clamp, flipped to spread, I pushed the frame back about 1/4" to get the bolt in. Worked like a champ since prying wasn't working for me. FWIW, for aligning things, I think those Irwin clamps are a great idea. I digress.

Bolts in and torqued to 66 ft/#'s with my SNAP-ON, NOT Craftsman torque wrench... Subframe bolts torqued too.

Drove to work this AM, but I really didn't notice any difference at all.

04-29-2008, 11:23 AM	#32
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,404 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi 4/29/08: Added a few items to the Timeline. Still waiting on Transmission Mount parts to finish my bushing install. Stupid torque wrench. I hope to get some more pics up soon, I have been saying that FOREVER and it just keeps slipping my mind. I', up in the air over installing the subframe lockout bolts. Some say no problem, but others have said that it is not a good idea to leave them in. Since it is simple enough, I may put them in, see how it feels and base my decision on that.

05-01-2008, 05:16 AM	#33
F EVOZ Junior STI Driver Car: White on White bugI Fav Mod: The shift knob Location: New hyde park,L.I. Posts: 179 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi Well now you can get new pics up of the sexy beast with the new 'stuff' lol Car is looking great man...keep up the great work!

05-01-2008, 02:42 PM	#35
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,404 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi Where the magic happens: Last edited by boxtwo; 05-01-2008 at 02:52 PM.

05-01-2008, 02:43 PM	#36
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,404 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi Borla XR-1 Cat Back (S3xy A$$!!!)

05-01-2008, 02:44 PM	#37
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,404 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi New BBS Center Caps from F EVOZ:

05-01-2008, 02:45 PM	#38
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,404 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi The SIMPLE Tranny Bushing Install Project 2.0: Where I spent a LOT of time learning new words... Last edited by boxtwo; 05-01-2008 at 02:49 PM.

05-01-2008, 02:46 PM	#39
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,404 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi When things go bad... When things get gooder...

05-01-2008, 02:51 PM	#40
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,404 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi V-Limited, no stickers. Lovin the clean look.

05-01-2008, 09:27 PM	#41
F EVOZ Junior STI Driver Car: White on White bugI Fav Mod: The shift knob Location: New hyde park,L.I. Posts: 179 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi (5-1-08 New Pics Page 3) car looks sick with mud flaps and the new caps, of course lol you planning to paint the housing's of the head lights/tail lights? I think it would look sick all blacked out

05-02-2008, 05:01 AM	#42
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,404 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi (5-1-08 New Pics Page 3) Thanks! Not sure what else I plan on doing to the exterior. I'd like to repalce the grill, maybe fogs.

05-05-2008, 08:33 AM	#43
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,404 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi (5-1-08 New Pics Page 3) 5/5/08: Thoughts on TiC Sexy Rear End and KB Tranny Mount Bushings I installed both of these mods over the last couple of weeks, minus the subframe lockout bolts. First was the Sexy Rear End. Noticeable change over stock. Shifts felt smoother and firm. Less driveline "thunk" during faster shifts. A very slight increase in NVH (these are the comfort bushings) but to be honest, I like the sound. The Tranny Mount bushings were a nightmare simply because my torque wrench failed. Once the parts were in and the bushings were installed, there was a noticeable improvement in shifter feel and a very slight increase in NVH. Overall, excellent mods and I can't wait to see the change when the lockout bolts are installed. The overall driveline feels more stable and there is a HUGE reduction in shift-slop. Gates are exactly where you expect them to be, even if cornering.

05-07-2008, 08:22 AM	#44
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,404 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi (5-1-08 New Pics Page 3) 5/7/08: Overspray issue Part II <vent> Several parts repainted a few months ago. Got it back, swirled to hell and overspray everywhere. Brought it back, swirled more, some of the overspray gone. Detailed Sunday, more overspray, like half the rear bumper and most of the lower front bumper. Brought it back today to get addressed. So frustrating. </vent>

06-10-2008, 05:57 AM	#45
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,404 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: BOXTWO------2007 OBP STi (5-1-08 New Pics Page 3) 6/9/08: Whiteline Subframe Lockout Bolts Did my monthly bolt-check under the car last night and I came across my Lockout bolts that had never been installed. Figured I needed something to do and that sounded like a good, brainless project. The install was easy, BUT I had to use a little creativity to line up the subframe and the bolt hole. Using an Irwin clamp, flipped to spread, I pushed the frame back about 1/4" to get the bolt in. Worked like a champ since prying wasn't working for me. FWIW, for aligning things, I think those Irwin clamps are a great idea. I digress. Bolts in and torqued to 66 ft/#'s with my SNAP-ON, NOT Craftsman torque wrench... Subframe bolts torqued too. Drove to work this AM, but I really didn't notice any difference at all. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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