Author Topic: Cagare's 2009 STi (Read 38261 times)

Cagare · « **Reply #25 on:** August 12, 2013, 06:14:23 pm »

WC Lathe Werks shift knob just came in, thanks again to my lovely wife. Looking forward to when I can back to some work on the car and then some driving.

Cagare · « **Reply #26 on:** September 12, 2013, 11:05:25 am »

Since I have been unable to drive to close to 4 weeks I think I have done pretty well in not accumulating a large number of parts, I came close several times to ordering more but stopped myself just short of putting payment information in.

I plan to get the DAMD steering wheel and a few other interior items in tonight, anyone wanted to stop by is more than welcome, just send me a PM. For those of you that ordered coilover sleeves you could always swing by and pick them up as well.

I am also still waiting on some gold heat shield tape so I can do the intake box. Similar to the method shown in this post from IWSTI: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/2-5-liter-litre-factory-motor/245621-diy-heat-managment-cobb-sf-intake-airbox.html

Here are the part boxes that are currently crammed in my closet which will be coming out this evening.

Asstuna · « **Reply #27 on:** September 12, 2013, 11:09:37 am »

coming out of the closet?

Cagare · « **Reply #28 on:** September 12, 2013, 11:34:00 am »

Quote from: Assunta on September 12, 2013, 11:09:37 am

coming out of the closet?

With that joke the steering wheel and possibly the shift knob will now be referred to as R. Kelly:

Cagare · « **Reply #29 on:** September 12, 2013, 09:51:44 pm »

Installed the steering wheel, brake boots, JDM dual console box and shift knob tonight. As I carried my stuff out to the garage I stumbled upon this visitor just outside the door in my yard.

The help and company from Assunta and LDS was greatly appreciated. I will continue to blame my forgetfulness on my injury. The steering wheel did not line up perfectly but I will be getting an alignment when I get the winters on the car.

Here are some before and after shots of the interior.

Before

After

Haplo90 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 12, 2013, 09:54:04 pm »

Looking gooooooooooood.

Jessy403 · « **Reply #31 on:** September 12, 2013, 10:55:53 pm »

Looks good. What do you have those less hooked up to? The door switch?

Cagare · « **Reply #32 on:** September 12, 2013, 10:58:30 pm »

Quote from: Jessy403 on September 12, 2013, 10:55:53 pm

Looks good. What do you have those less hooked up to? The door switch?

If you mean the lights then yes, the door switch via the existing underseat lighting.

They are a little blinding where they are at and I need to relocate them to under the dash, I have just had difficulty getting them to stay attached, but I have something for that now I think.

Jessy403 · « **Reply #33 on:** September 12, 2013, 11:00:02 pm »

Ya... the LEDs. New keyboard hasn't learnt any words yet...

kijho · « **Reply #34 on:** September 13, 2013, 07:59:31 am »

Looks super awesome dude glad to see your legs doing better!

Asstuna · « **Reply #35 on:** September 13, 2013, 08:07:20 am »

This car is in amazing condition. I can't believe how well looked after it is. If he's ever selling it I'll provide a reference.
Mostly I just circled around it last night, comparing the difference between this model and mine.
I love the wheels.
/orgasm

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #36 on:** September 13, 2013, 08:12:30 am »

Quote from: Assunta on September 13, 2013, 08:07:20 am

This car is in amazing condition. I can't believe how well looked after it is. If he's ever selling it I'll provide a reference.
Mostly I just circled around it last night, comparing the difference between this model and mine.
I love the wheels.
/orgasm

You mean you nitpicked all night? Yeah. Yeah you did.

Jessy403 · « **Reply #37 on:** September 13, 2013, 08:32:54 am »

We should just swap cars. Its basically the same as my car would be if I had the money lol

Asstuna · « **Reply #38 on:** September 13, 2013, 08:41:45 am »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on September 13, 2013, 08:12:30 am

You mean you nitpicked all night? Yeah. Yeah you did.

Too bad it came across that way. Wasn't my intent.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #39 on:** September 13, 2013, 08:46:36 am »

It's all good. We all nitpick. It's just funny to nitpick you.

Cagare · « **Reply #40 on:** September 13, 2013, 08:52:41 am »

Quote from: Assunta on September 13, 2013, 08:41:45 am

Too bad it came across that way. Wasn't my intent.

We all nitpick, I appreciated your thoughts on the mud flaps and I will give that a try when swapping for winter. I just said you were nitpicking to get your goat.

You got to see how OCD I am about my car.

Cagare · « **Reply #41 on:** September 13, 2013, 08:55:45 am »

Quote from: Assunta on September 13, 2013, 08:07:20 am

This car is in amazing condition. I can't believe how well looked after it is. If he's ever selling it I'll provide a reference.
Mostly I just circled around it last night, comparing the difference between this model and mine.
I love the wheels.
/orgasm

Aside from the obvious differences, such as bumper and colour of alcantara I agree there are a tremendous amount of small differences between the 08-09 and the 11 plus. I do wish I had the black alcantara with the red stitched seats though.

Cagare · « **Reply #42 on:** September 13, 2013, 09:00:13 am »

Quote from: Jessy403 on September 13, 2013, 08:32:54 am

We should just swap cars. Its basically the same as my car would be if I had the money lol

I am not really into car "swinging" but a short term trade could happen.

Part of the reason I bought the car new was so that I knew it's history throughout and maintained it the way I would like it maintained. I have done my best to keep it as impeccable as possible.

Cagare · « **Reply #43 on:** September 13, 2013, 09:04:51 am »

Slapped this on the front of the car late last night as well. Was tired of looking at the holes from my previous Ontario license plate.

Cagare · « **Reply #44 on:** September 16, 2013, 04:14:39 pm »

The steering wheel alignment after putting the DAMD wheel is off slightly and has been already started to bother me so I decided to go for an alignment earlier than planned. Based on feedback from LDS I have decided to take the car to Zero Limit on Saturday morning to get this done.

Also, this past weekend I was at the Quarry Park and Polish. Was flattered by the amount of people commenting on how new my car looks for being a 4 year old car, although I still see all the swirls and imperfections. Some photos of my car at the event:

Some additional photos from the Sunday School Show and Shine back in August:

jellynuts · « **Reply #45 on:** September 16, 2013, 05:59:33 pm »

Quote from: Cagare on September 16, 2013, 04:14:39 pm

:O Any info on that TSX in the back? Do you know who owns it?

Also, your car looks great.

The steering wheel and shift knob look awesome.

Cagare · « **Reply #46 on:** September 16, 2013, 07:55:11 pm »

Quote from: jellynuts on September 16, 2013, 05:59:33 pm

:O Any info on that TSX in the back? Do you know who owns it?

Also, your car looks great. The steering wheel and shift knob look awesome.

Unfortunately no info on the TSX. I think Richie rich knows him so maybe he has some info.

Thank you for the kind words!

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #47 on:** September 16, 2013, 08:39:59 pm »

I know the TSX owner. His name is Justin. He is a good guy.

jellynuts · « **Reply #48 on:** September 16, 2013, 11:15:12 pm »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on September 16, 2013, 08:39:59 pm

I know the TSX owner. His name is Justin. He is a good guy.

Yar, sorry to derail. My heart has a soft spot for first gen TSX's... and that one looks tasty.

How was Quarry Park and Polish?

Dev · « **Reply #49 on:** September 16, 2013, 11:52:45 pm »

Clean !!! Curious as to where you got your wheels from? Looking to get a similar set up