I don't like that the SuperPro bushing is still that...a bushing. I would prefer something hard mounted (pillow ball) which really only leaves me with Perrin... The car is not a daily, so NVH be damned.
I don't like that the SuperPro bushing is still that...a bushing. I would prefer something hard mounted (pillow ball) which really only leaves me with Perrin... The car is not a daily, so NVH be damned.
I used to drive a car with KW Var 2's so I know what you mean on the NVH. I would try escalating the issue within Whiteline, if you can. You have all the documentation/pics you need to prove a quality break down somewhere down the line.
I pressed the ALK in with a socket that may have had a sharp edge... But, whatever. No damage and it's not visible.
Aside from the anti-seize and bushing grease that is everywhere, I'm happy with how the front end turned out. Went with POR15 instead of the eastwood chassis paint that I used in the rear. I'm 100% rust free (excl. rotors) and it'll stay that way for a long time.
VooDoo13 rear LCAs showed up, and am in the process of painting them. Gorgeous pieces of work.
Added a support that will (eventually) connect the strut tops (a little extra reinforcement)...then chopped out the main rear crossmember. This will get beefed up, a lot. Looks like the radiator is going to have to go fairly far back, just because the exhaust and rear subframe are in the way.
I have both and they fit great, as well as a huge upgrade over stock. I have been talking with Voodoo about trying to get some trailing arms. (They make BRZ/VA STi ones...GR ones are slightly longer)
I'm behind on fab pics, will take some at some point. Rear crossmember is in and everything from it "forward" is welded and painted. Was waiting for fans to show, so I know how to build out the enclosure...and then they did. Cute little guys.
Interior is almost back together. I stripped out gauges to redo wiring (connectors in more convenient locations and tie sensors into factory harness).
Rear subframe is back under the car--ebrake slack adjusted, sensors plugged in, bolts torqued, and started working on bleeding brakes
Disclaimer: I have no sponsorships or financial ties to IAG or any other companies listed in my journal. I am a hard-working, private owner of this vehicle and its modifications.
Stock STi baseline = 225whp (IAG dyno numbers are uncorrected)
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History:
4/5/13 - Car arrives via shipper from Heuberger in CO.
4/26/13 - Chicco Keylock carseat in orange added :) I really wanted the SEMA STI but they don't come in Hatch and I just love hatches.
5/22/13 - Boba Fett keychain! Cannot custom plate Slave1 as that could be oh so misinterpreted...
Hey everyone,
I felt the need to start a journal seeing that I have acquired an acceptable amount of modifications for the car, and it is a never ending project for me. Enjoy the thread and always feel free to chime in!
This is how she sits now
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