Author Topic: GrantC's auto-x build ||| Project over, car gone ||| RIP "Soobie" (Read 100160 times)

GrantC · « **Reply #25 on:** March 09, 2009, 01:06:08 pm »

Quote from: zaider on March 09, 2009, 12:49:28 pm

Which fog light mod did you do?

On w/ the parking lights, and stay on w/ the high-beams... I long ago did the DRL delete. So I now have 100% manual control of my lights.

Zaider · « **Reply #26 on:** March 09, 2009, 01:14:34 pm »

Quote from: GrantC on March 09, 2009, 01:06:08 pm

Quote from: zaider on March 09, 2009, 12:49:28 pm
Which fog light mod did you do?

On w/ the parking lights, and stay on w/ the high-beams... I long ago did the DRL delete. So I now have 100% manual control of my lights.

tough to do?

GrantC · « **Reply #27 on:** March 09, 2009, 01:27:37 pm »

Quote from: zaider on March 09, 2009, 01:14:34 pm

tough to do?

2 pieces of wire, one splice and 2 wire replacments.

Tabibito · « **Reply #28 on:** March 09, 2009, 01:55:26 pm »

Great writeup. I'm also glad I now have someone experienced with this stuff to work with (drag along) when I start down the same road with a new car this summer

Tricky [RCAF] · « **Reply #29 on:** March 09, 2009, 02:08:23 pm »

Stock ride height is hard for me to look at, looks real nice with the coilovers though!

GrantC · « **Reply #30 on:** March 09, 2009, 02:10:43 pm »

Quote from: Tricky [RCAF] on March 09, 2009, 02:08:23 pm

Stock ride height is hard for me to look at, looks real nice with the coilovers though!

Same... I'm thinking about some springs for the stock struts for my winter setup...

GrantC · « **Reply #31 on:** March 09, 2009, 03:42:02 pm »

Quote from: GrantC on March 09, 2009, 01:27:37 pm

Quote from: zaider on March 09, 2009, 01:14:34 pm
tough to do?

2 pieces of wire, one splice and 2 wire replacments.

Here's the write up we used.

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/fog_light_mod_03-t4703.html?amp;t=4703&highlight=fog+light+mod

There was also a modified factory wiring diagram, that made it much easier to understand.

sam0329 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 10, 2009, 11:08:15 pm »

Thanks for sharing your sube story! You are in my hero list

GrantC · « **Reply #33 on:** March 12, 2009, 10:57:51 am »

This is going to need to be Airboy'd...  $:-\$

pearl boxer · « **Reply #34 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:19:36 pm »

Oh yes, very much so!

Is that what your car is currently at Grant?

GrantC · « **Reply #35 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:29:27 pm »

From a log on the 8th, so yea, it's pretty up to date.

pearl boxer · « **Reply #36 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:34:20 pm »

What kind of things can you change(boost, etc) before you get bumped to the next auto-x class?

GrantC · « **Reply #37 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:39:12 pm »

Quote from: pearl boxer on March 12, 2009, 12:34:20 pm

What kind of things can you change(boost, etc) before you get bumped to the next auto-x class?

For my competition map, it has to be 100% stock boost. (Targets, WGDC, everything) so only timing & fueling can be different.

For the street, it's a full on Stage 2. Boost, timing, fueling.

Airboy · « **Reply #38 on:** March 12, 2009, 03:05:42 pm »

Quote from: GrantC on March 12, 2009, 10:57:51 am

This is going to need to be Airboy'd...  $:-\$

Looks decent for a 'stage2' 2L WRX. It was pretty cold (-18C) on the 8th, according to Environment Canada.
http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/hourlydata_e.html

GrantC · « **Reply #39 on:** March 12, 2009, 03:09:20 pm »

Yup, that's the problem. I need the tq sooner, and more of it, and not just on cold days.

jer · « **Reply #40 on:** March 12, 2009, 05:34:54 pm »

you already know my answer to solve the "more torque sooner" issue

GrantC · « **Reply #41 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:59:22 pm »

Bump up with some new updates (and I threw some part numbers in there).

And to remind people that it's auto-x time again!

Credit for the pic to greg.axani on flickr

GrantC · « **Reply #42 on:** May 20, 2009, 09:24:37 am »

Got my harness installed!
http://www.westernsubaruclub.com/smf/index.php?topic=1870.msg124248#msg124248

BTW, come out and drive! Doesn't she look happy?

GrantC · « **Reply #43 on:** May 27, 2009, 01:12:23 pm »

No new mods planned for the next while... So i guess you're just going to get shots of the car being used.

Man, I'm happy w/ my car... I wonder how long until I need to get some new tires... (at the wear bars & counting down)

Wally · « **Reply #44 on:** May 27, 2009, 01:19:55 pm »

RICE!!

My RE-01R's are at 3/32nds as well. They actually wear quickly if you toss them around on the street.

Thinking about trying the Kumho XS's?

GrantC · « **Reply #45 on:** May 27, 2009, 01:30:05 pm »

Quote from: Wally on May 27, 2009, 01:19:55 pm

RICE!!

My RE-01R's are at 3/32nds as well. They actually wear quickly if you toss them around on the street.

Thinking about trying the Kumho XS's?

Possibilites are:

Bridgestone RE-11
Dunlop Z1 * spec
Kumho XS
Toyo R1R
Advan Neova AD08
Hankook R-S3
Nitto NT-05

Depending on what reviews/NASIOC/Sccaforums/GRM have said by the time I'm shopping. Depending on when in the season these RE01-r's run out I might even get my new tires shaved...

Wally · « **Reply #46 on:** May 27, 2009, 01:37:46 pm »

Yeah I guess we won't really know until the first national event results are posted with ST drivers running the new generation of tire. Wouldn't it be almost worthwhile for you to get a dedicated set of shaved race tires, keep them pristine and puncture free. And just another set of higher treadwear street tires?

Looks like the AD08 and RE11's are priced similarily. If you look at pictures of the AD08, the tread design is quite similar to the RE-01R's. RE-11's are more RE-070ish. Did you check lamberts RE-11's, they heated up FAST after his first, in a manner similar to the direzza star specs. I'm VERY curious how the RE-11's hold up to GD subie weight???

GrantC · « **Reply #47 on:** May 27, 2009, 01:43:14 pm »

Quote from: Wally on May 27, 2009, 01:37:46 pm

Wouldn't it be almost worthwhile for you to get a dedicated set of shaved race tires, keep them pristine and puncture free. And just another set of higher treadwear street tires?

1) I have a silly urge to "arrive and drive" with no setup changes... Esp. when the class is called Street Touring.

2) You of all people should realize the need for baller tires for daily driving/ roadtrips...

Besides, if I did that, the only wheels I'd be interested would likely be RPF-1's... And then people would just think I was Robin.

GrantC · « **Reply #48 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:18:28 pm »

Quote from: GrantC on May 27, 2009, 01:43:14 pm

the only wheels I'd be interested would likely be RPF-1's...

Scratch that... RC-T4's.

Wally · « **Reply #49 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:52:15 pm »

I concur that once you roll daily on baller tires, it'd be near impossible to go back to mediocracy. I'd probably start bleeding internally if I had to go to something like FK452's. (the 452s are actually quite good tires though).

The RC-T4's are a little bit boring, and they don't have an aggressive look to them, they're a little too 'flat' for me. Actually, since you're already rockin the nt-o3's, you should go for an 18" version in gunmetal/hyper black with an aggressive offset. The NT-o3's with a lip looks mad hot.