Author Topic: Re: Fredrico's Project WRX - Back To Stock Ride Height (Read 10435 times)

Fredrico · « **on:** August 04, 2012, 06:20:23 pm »

Thank you for checking out my thread.

I look back at this and laugh.

I used to be that kid with the Subaru, fighting all the Evo's in traffic..

The goal of my 2004 WRX is to have a fun and reliable Daily Driver.

How I got it:

How it sits now:

How I liked it best:

Modifications:

Power:
COBB AccessPort V3
PERRIN Turbo Inlet
Silicone Y-Pipe
GrimmSpeed UpPipe (DEI Titanium wrapped)
GrimmSpeed Catted Downpipe (DEI Titanium wrapped)
~~Magnaflow CBE~~
~~GrimmSpeed Heat Shield~~

Drivetrain:
Kartboy Short Shifter
Kartboy Shifter Bushings
Kartboy Rear Subframe Outrigger Bushings - Comfort
Turn in Concepts Rear Diff Mount Bushings - Comfort
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings

Suspension:
~~RCE "Regular Guy" Black Springs~~
~~Prodrive Red Springs~~
STI Springs
KYB Excel G Struts
Whiteline 24mm adjustable Front Sway Bar
Whiteline 24mm adjustable Rear Sway Bar
Whiteline HD Sway Bar Mount
Group A Front Endlinks
Group A Rear Endlinks

Brakes:
DBA T2 Slotted Street Series Rotors
EBC Red Stuff Pads
PERRIN Master Cylinder Support Bracket

Wheels and Tires:
Stock - Nokian Hakkapeliitta R 205/55/16

Interior:
Prosport Halo Series Boost Guage
Kartboy 5-Speed Black Derlin Shift Knob
Pioneer FH-P800BT
JL 650 CSI
Plasti Dip Centre Console

Exterior:
Rally Armor UR Mud Flaps
RA Motorsports Rad Shroud
Hella Supertones
Rally Tech Tow Hook
20% Rear Tint
~~S203 PolyUrethane Front Lip~~
SUBARU / WRX Badging Removed
Stage2Clothing Decal (+5 HP)
WSC Decal (+5 HP)

Future Plans:
Sound Deadening

Comments and suggestions are appreciated.

Fredrico · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2012, 06:20:49 pm »

Progression

March 2009

Sask Meet 2011

July 2012

December 2013

YvanF · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2012, 07:25:18 pm »

Seriously, someone stole your AP? Ridiculous!

Car looks good though.

Slotato · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2012, 07:28:20 pm »

Car is looking awesome!

Fredrico · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2012, 10:11:22 pm »

Thanks guys.

Quote from: YvanF on August 04, 2012, 07:25:18 pm

Seriously, someone stole your AP? Ridiculous!

The one time you forget to lock the doors... AP was in the glove box.

Live and Learn

RhinestoneChow · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2012, 11:05:59 pm »

Great looking Rex!

Fredrico · « **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2012, 04:10:47 pm »

Quote from: RhinestoneChow on August 04, 2012, 11:05:59 pm

Great looking Rex!

Thanks Kevin.

I guess you never did get to see it back in Lethbridge. Gotta say it looks way better now than with the Goldies..

Slotato · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2012, 04:26:31 pm »

Did you buy your current wheels from thestig here in Saskatoon? They look like the ones he was selling a while ago.

Fredrico · « **Reply #8 on:** August 05, 2012, 11:35:22 pm »

Quote from: Saskatchatoon on August 05, 2012, 04:26:31 pm

Did you buy your current wheels from thestig here in Saskatoon? They look like the ones he was selling a while ago.

I picked them up down in Lethbridge off RhinestoneChow.. He was unloading some things from his Bugeye, and it looks like he upgraded to a '09 STI.

Fredrico · « **Reply #9 on:** August 11, 2012, 10:42:04 am »

Cleaned up the mod list to make things more organized.

Adding some interior work.

Fredrico · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2013, 08:01:59 pm »

Bringing this thread back from the grave.

Modding has been dormant since the end of last year, but I am finished with school for a while so we'll see how much I can get done on the WRX. I have added a few things here and there, but nothing major other than the timing belt service.. Thank God for tax returns!

Reppin' WSC from Lethbridge to Peace River!

Got these as a Birthday gift from my girlfriend.
Hella Supertones:

Kartboy shift knob:

Also just finished installing a Prosport Halo Series boost guage. Pics to follow shortly...

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2013, 08:03:33 pm »

So uhhh... You know you have a change thing to the left of the steering wheel.. right?

Fredrico · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2013, 08:30:48 pm »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on June 24, 2013, 08:03:33 pm

So uhhh... You know you have a change thing to the left of the steering wheel.. right?

Oh is that what its for?? (yes I know, I let it get disgustingly cluttered while going to school)

I have since cleaned the interior.
As for the change holder, it is currently resting in my center console on account that it won't close because of the fuse taps I used during the install of the boost guage..

Fredrico · « **Reply #13 on:** June 26, 2013, 08:28:50 pm »

Time to post up some pics of the latest installment.

I sourced info from this thread: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2182561
For ease of installment I decided to mount the gauge to the A-pillar.

Plumbing the line:

Found a grommet:

Fuse-taps in place:

Mounting and wiring the gauge:

Final product:

Overall I am very happy with the product. The only thing I notice now is that I'm not reaching full boost (9 psi?), and will have to look into that issue.

This install has provoked the mod bug and I can't wait to dive into the next project.

I recently finalized a suspension and brake package with Dales that should be arriving any day now.
I'll be going with KYB Excel G struts, RCE Black springs, DBA T2 Slotted rotors, and equivalent to "Hawk HPS" pads.. I'm drawing a blank on the brand, but 70+ hr work weeks will do that to you.
Along with this I will be adding the Paranoid Fabrications "saggy butt" spacers to help even out the look of the car.

Fredrico · « **Reply #14 on:** June 27, 2013, 09:15:09 pm »

Another update!
Parts have arrived.

Fredrico · « **Reply #15 on:** July 30, 2013, 07:52:23 pm »

Got the all the fluids in to flush the transmission, brakes, and rear diff.
Picked up the paranoid fabrications rear spacers for the suspension install.

Sadly I haven't been able to source a rental spring compressor up here, so I might have to take them in to switch the top hats over.

Could I simply remove the top nut while the car is on the ground and let the springs decompress when the car is lifted?

CamB · « **Reply #16 on:** July 30, 2013, 08:10:21 pm »

Quote from: Fredrico on July 30, 2013, 07:52:23 pm

Got the all the fluids in to flush the transmission, brakes, and rear diff.
Picked up the paranoid fabrications rear spacers for the suspension install.

Sadly I haven't been able to source a rental spring compressor up here, so I might have to take them in to switch the top hats over.

Could I simply remove the top nut while the car is on the ground and let the springs decompress when the car is lifted?

U only need the spring compressors for the fronts
The rears you can just loosen the nut

Hotpapaya · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2013, 09:03:05 pm »

Hey man

you mentioned about saggy butt spacers to even up the car, I take it the rear is sitting lower than the front?
Could you take a before and after picture? I may just need to do the same thing

Fredrico · « **Reply #18 on:** July 30, 2013, 09:57:24 pm »

Quote from: Hotpapaya on July 30, 2013, 09:03:05 pm

Hey man

you mentioned about saggy butt spacers to even up the car, I take it the rear is sitting lower than the front?
Could you take a before and topter picture? I may just need to do the same thing

What springs are you running?

I'll be switching from stock to RCE Blacks with 3/8" spacer.

Quote from: CamB on July 30, 2013, 08:10:21 pm

U only need the spring compressors for the fronts
The rears you can just loosen the nut

So I should have the shop just switch over the front top hat once they are out? I hate taking things to the shops here, they are careless.

Hotpapaya · « **Reply #19 on:** July 30, 2013, 10:44:45 pm »

I am running 2004 sti struts with 2004 sti springs

CamB · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2013, 10:53:33 pm »

Quote from: Fredrico on July 30, 2013, 09:57:24 pm

So I should have the shop just switch over the front top hat once they are out? I hate taking things to the shops here, they are careless.

Yes just take the fronts in if u can't find some compressors
Can tire rents them out and sells them

Fredrico · « **Reply #21 on:** July 31, 2013, 09:11:24 am »

Quote from: CamB on July 30, 2013, 10:53:33 pm

Yes just take the fronts in if u can't find some compressors
Can tire rents them out and sells them

I've checked with the Can Tire up here, but they carry limited inventory and only have a spring compressor that is internally compressed. Don't think it will work with the strut being in the same space..

CamB · « **Reply #22 on:** July 31, 2013, 01:39:56 pm »

Quote from: Fredrico on July 31, 2013, 09:11:24 am

I've checked with the Can Tire up here, but they carry limited inventory and only have a spring compressor that is internally compressed. Don't think it will work with the strut being in the same space..

I'm not to sure about that either

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #23 on:** July 31, 2013, 01:58:20 pm »

It won't. Ratchet straps or zip ties are the general redneck workaround.

Fredrico · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2013, 07:58:30 pm »

Didn't think of ratchet straps.. Will try that before admitting defeat and taking them to the shop.