Grant's Frankenstein Gen 3
Grant
29 Jul 2013
Hey guys and gals,
As some of you may know, I am the proud owner of a new car!
I've been on the lookout for a while for an 02-05 wrx sti, purely because I've been wanting something newer than my 20yr old RS, and something that's easier to get power out of, not to mention all the other cool bits that come along with the sti badge.
Word was out that fellow subyclub member and friend Matt was thinking of selling his pride and joy to head in a different direction, I'd always told him that if he was ever going to sell it that I'd want it...the amount of workmanship and thought poured into this thing still astounds me. I figured that this was everything I could ever want in a sti, but in a liberty shell (cool factor is now way higher, not to mention the unassuming factor!). Long story short, bank loans were sorted out (thanks Shaz!), deals were made, and the keys were handed over on Friday night to the incredibly happy new owner (aka, me).
This thing is absolutely a dream to drive, perfect and very liveable around town, but put the foot down or throw it into a corner and it comes into it's element, it's a hoot! Power delivery is completely different to the RS, and third gear onwards you really feel the 230kw
Here's Matt's build thread showcasing all the hard work that's been put into this car: http://www.subyclub....e-story-so-far/
In short, it's a 2002 Gen 3 RX liberty (I'll update the mod list fully in future)
2003 JDM sti conversion done by AM Auto (brembos, EJ207, 6 speed, the lot)
TD05-20g, billet wheel
FMIC, custom piping by AM Auto
Process West CAI
3" custom exhaust, Hitech mufflers, by AM Auto
Tein coilovers
Whiteline everything, and I mean pretty much everything
Tune by MSR, 230kw at all four
Work CR Kais 18x7.5 +48 I think
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11s (holy shit they're good)
Plus countless other things that I will list eventually!
Some pics have been attached, once I take delivery of my new camera I'll pop some better ones up.
Matt has put a lot of trust in me to look after this awesome piece of machinery, so I hope to keep that trust intact by keeping up the standards that this has been modified to...stay tuned!
Cheers, Grant
As some of you may know, I am the proud owner of a new car!
I've been on the lookout for a while for an 02-05 wrx sti, purely because I've been wanting something newer than my 20yr old RS, and something that's easier to get power out of, not to mention all the other cool bits that come along with the sti badge.
Word was out that fellow subyclub member and friend Matt was thinking of selling his pride and joy to head in a different direction, I'd always told him that if he was ever going to sell it that I'd want it...the amount of workmanship and thought poured into this thing still astounds me. I figured that this was everything I could ever want in a sti, but in a liberty shell (cool factor is now way higher, not to mention the unassuming factor!). Long story short, bank loans were sorted out (thanks Shaz!), deals were made, and the keys were handed over on Friday night to the incredibly happy new owner (aka, me).
This thing is absolutely a dream to drive, perfect and very liveable around town, but put the foot down or throw it into a corner and it comes into it's element, it's a hoot! Power delivery is completely different to the RS, and third gear onwards you really feel the 230kw
Here's Matt's build thread showcasing all the hard work that's been put into this car: http://www.subyclub....e-story-so-far/
In short, it's a 2002 Gen 3 RX liberty (I'll update the mod list fully in future)
2003 JDM sti conversion done by AM Auto (brembos, EJ207, 6 speed, the lot)
TD05-20g, billet wheel
FMIC, custom piping by AM Auto
Process West CAI
3" custom exhaust, Hitech mufflers, by AM Auto
Tein coilovers
Whiteline everything, and I mean pretty much everything
Tune by MSR, 230kw at all four
Work CR Kais 18x7.5 +48 I think
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11s (holy shit they're good)
Plus countless other things that I will list eventually!
Some pics have been attached, once I take delivery of my new camera I'll pop some better ones up.
Matt has put a lot of trust in me to look after this awesome piece of machinery, so I hope to keep that trust intact by keeping up the standards that this has been modified to...stay tuned!
Cheers, Grant
aekOne
29 Jul 2013
congrats on the purchase grant! good to see it's all gone to a good home.
so when are you transferring every thing into the RS?
Grant
29 Jul 2013
congrats on the purchase grant! good to see it's all gone to a good home.
so when are you transferring every thing into the RS?
Haha I wouldn't waste my time
, it's so nice driving a car that is 10 years newer! Ye olde RS still puts a smile on my face though, I'll miss the old girl when I sell it.
Morgan
29 Jul 2013
Huge congrats, Grantly. This is definitely an amazing piece of workmanship!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Scuba-Roo
29 Jul 2013
By far the best conversion out there. Nothing was or has been half arsed on it. Just goes to show what lots and lots and lots of planning preparing and research can do.
Still think matt's gonna kick himself for selling it haha
Still think matt's gonna kick himself for selling it haha
AB501UT!0N
29 Jul 2013
Congrats on the purchase, tis a damn nice car.
Agreed it sure is a great looking car and if you want to sell my all the S401 stuff let me know
Alex
30 Jul 2013
Words can not describe the blisters of joy on my peepee.
Congratulations Grant. I am so happy such a beautiful car has gone to an absolutely wonderful home!
Best Gen3.
Ever!!!
nickknack
30 Jul 2013
Words can not describe the blisters of joy on my peepee.
Hahahaha did you catch those off Nik?
Grant
30 Jul 2013
Best Gen3.
Ever!!!
I concur!
Cheers dudes! Definitely stoked to have it, and eyes off because I won't be selling it any time in the foreseeable future
Shaz
30 Jul 2013
Hahahaha did you catch those off Nik?
Hahahaha.
Glad it all worked out well Grant. Good to know I've contributed 2 things to that car now hahahaha
Grant
30 Jul 2013
Almost forgot to add an engine bay pic!
I grabbed a ceramic coated header tank off Matt that I'll chuck on when I get a chance, and a cusco strut brace that I'll get powdercoated too, blaaaack of course
That bit of blue silicon on the BOV won't last long either haha
I grabbed a ceramic coated header tank off Matt that I'll chuck on when I get a chance, and a cusco strut brace that I'll get powdercoated too, blaaaack of course
That bit of blue silicon on the BOV won't last long either haha
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Grant
30 Jul 2013
What is the ATW power on this puppy!
230kw
Have the dyno sheet at home which I'll scan and put up when I get the chance. With a better intercooler core and fresh tune the tuner reckons it'd reach 250kw quite easily
